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Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this
equipment will meet your requirements or that the operation will be entirely
error free or perform precisely as described in the documentation. This
system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and
must not be used for this purpose.
Instruction Manual
XX040
FCC Notice
Note: Complies with Federal Communications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart B for a
Class A digital device.
WARNING
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in
strict accordance with the manufacturers instruction, may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in
accordance with the specification in subpart B of part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in a commercial installation. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio
and television reception, which can be determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Plug the equipment into a different electrical outlet so that the equipment and receiver
are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:
Interference Handbook, Bulletin CIB-2
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mailstop
SSOP, Washington, D.C. 20402-9328, ISBN 0-16-045542-1.
Warning: Power must be removed from this unit before removing circuit modules or ribbon cables.
Caution: This unit contains circuit cards with integrated circuit devices that can be damaged by static
discharge. Take all necessary precautions to prevent static discharge.
Important Safeguards
GRAPHIC SYMBOL EXPLANATION
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
c.
Contents
Introduction .........................................................................................................................1
Operation .............................................................................................................................2
Applying Power ..............................................................................................................................................2
Selecting & Defining Display Formats .........................................................................................................3
Acknowledging Alarms & Displaying History .............................................................................................3
Alarm Messages .............................................................................................................................................4
Selecting a Monitor ........................................................................................................................................4
Controlling Digital Pan, Tilt, Zoom Functions .............................................................................................4
Freezing and Restoring Video Images .........................................................................................................5
Using AurorANet ............................................................................................................................................5
Controlling Mechanical Pan, Tilt, Zoom Functions.....................................................................................5
Viewing VCR Programming Screens............................................................................................................5
Sequencing Video ..........................................................................................................................................6
Viewing, Recording and Playing Back Video ..............................................................................................6
Defining and Running Macros ......................................................................................................................7
Clearing Receiver Communication Failures................................................................................................7
Using the PC Keyboard .................................................................................................................................8
Programming.......................................................................................................................8
Preliminary Steps ...........................................................................................................................................8
Cameras, Receivers and Motion Detection ...............................................................................................11
Defining Motion Detection...........................................................................................................................12
Defining Alarms ............................................................................................................................................14
Record and Playback ...................................................................................................................................16
Schedules......................................................................................................................................................17
Serial Ports....................................................................................................................................................18
Installation .........................................................................................................................19
AurorANet Configurations...........................................................................................................................20
PC Keyboard Connections ..........................................................................................................................21
Duplex Option Board Installation ...............................................................................................................22
Added Channel Option Board Installation.................................................................................................24
AurorANet .....................................................................................................................................................26
Contents i
Reference .......................................................................................................................... 37
Event and Alarm Recording Notes............................................................................................................. 37
Accessory Kit ............................................................................................................................................... 38
Cable Recommendations ............................................................................................................................ 38
Synchonizing the Time on Multiple AurorA2000s .................................................................................... 40
Downloading Software Updates................................................................................................................. 40
Determining the Fields per Clock Pulse .................................................................................................... 43
Settings and Defaults .................................................................................................................................. 43
Jumper Settings for RS-422/RS-485/RS-232 ............................................................................................. 46
Menu Paths ................................................................................................................................................... 47
Technical Information.................................................................................................................................. 55
Shipping Instructions .................................................................................................................................. 58
Index .................................................................................................................................. 59
ii Contents
Quick Setup
L
E
VCR
COM1
11
12
10
1
LOOPING 1
OUTPUT ONLY
14
LOOPING 2
13
16
Quick Installation
15
OUTPUT ONLY
ALARM
MAIN DISPLAY
VCR
CVBS
VGA
IN
OUT
COM2
SPOT MON
1. For 220 VAC, replace the factoryinstalled 0.5 A fuses with 0.4 A fuses from the
accessory kit.
Quick Programming
monitors. Proceed to the Spot Monitor Easy
Setup screen and repeat for this monitor.
Quick
Operation
AUX1
AUX2
AUX3
AUX4
AUX5
AUX6
LENS
SPEED
PAN/TILT
SPEED
IRIS+
IRIS
AUTO
IRIS
AUTO
PAN
HOME
PRESET
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
to zoom out.
ZOOM
ZOOM
Mechanical PTZ:
to invoke.
+
to zoom in and
MECH
P/T ZOOM
ZOOM
ZOOM
to zoom out.
RECORD
LIVE
FOCUS+
DISPLAY
ALARM
SEQUENCE
MACRO
MENU
HELP
ZOOM+
ZOOM
MECH
P/T ZOOM
FREEZE
SETUP
ENTER
PLAY
COM1/KEYBOARD
SPOT
MONITOR
PLAY
LIVE
RECORD
LIVE
PLAY
SPOT
MONITOR
AurorANet:
Press and hold ENTER and then press MENU .
Set the anetRemoteAddress to the address of the
AurorA2000 that you will control from your AurorA2000.
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Introduction
Warning: For 220 VAC units, you must replace the two 0.5 A fuses in the fuse drawer with two 0.4 A sloblo fuses from the accessory kit before powering the unit. The 0.5 A fuses should be retained in
the fuse drawer for 110 VAC units.
Overview
The AurorA2000 digital multiplexer is a powerful surveillance tool applicable for large and small CCTV
installations. It is available in the models described in the next section. The AurorA2000 allows you to perform
these and other functions quickly and easily:
Option Boards: You may upgrade your simplex AurorA2000 to a duplex AurorA2000 by installing the A2KDUP-PCB Duplex Option Board. With a duplex AurorA2000, you can record and play back or view live video
simultaneously. The A2K-VID-PCB Added Channel Option Board increases the live video refresh rate of your
AurorA2000 multiplexer. You may add up to two option boards to your multiplexer. Adding one channel board
will update your multiplexer to a Simplex60 unit. Two added channel boards will increase the refresh rate
from 30 images/second to 90 images/second (Simplex90). One added channel option board and a duplex
option board will update your multiplexer to duplex unit with a refresh rate of 60 images/second (Duplex60).
Introduction 1
Option Boards
Model Number
A2K-DUP-PCB
A2K-VID-PCB
Purpose
upgrades simplex units to duplex
increases live video refresh rate
The installation procedures should only be performed by a qualified technician using approved materials in
accordance with national, state and local wiring codes. The unit complies with FCC standards for a Class A
device and with European Community EMC Directive 89/336. The product was subjected to the testing
outlined in European Normalization Standard EN 50081-1 (Electromagnetic Compatibility - General
Emissions Standard Part 1: Residential, Commercial and Light Industry), and EN 50082-1 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility - Generic Immunity Standard Part 1: Residential, Commercial, and Light Industry).
System Maximums
1 PC keyboard
16 local alarms
16 cameras (receivers)
2 VCRs
2 printers
1 spot monitor
2 host computers
Note: With AurorANet, you may connect up to 32 AurorA2000s on a 2-wire RS-485 bus.
Using a host computer and Vicons serial port commands, you may connect up to 999 AurorA2000s and 32 VCRs in various
configurations.
Operation
1
AUX1
AUX2
AUX3
AUX4
AUX5
AUX6
LENS
SPEED
PAN/TILT
SPEED
RECORD
LIVE
FOCUS+
FOCUS
IRIS+
IRIS
AUTO
IRIS
AUTO
PAN
HOME
PRESET
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
DISPLAY
ALARM
SEQUENCE
MACRO
MENU
HELP
ZOOM+
ZOOM
MON
P/T ZOOM
FREEZE
SETUP
ENTER
PLAY
SPOT
MONITOR
COM1/KEYBOARD
HELP
Applying Power
The switching power supply allows operation from 85-265 VAC at 47-63 Hz, thus accommodating both 110
VAC and 220 VAC. The multiplexer contains a backup battery to protect your programming choices during a
power interruption. The estimated life of the battery is approximately 2-3 years and may be replaced by the
user as discussed in the Maintenance chapter. Perform the following procedure to apply power.
For 220 VAC, replace the factory-installed 0.5 A fuses with
0.4 A fuses from the accessory kit.
2.
3.
1.
E
VCR
2 Operation
ENTER
Note: Multi-picture display formats are not available on the spot monitor. The picture-in-picture mode is
unavailable in PAL mode.
1) Picture-in-Picture, 2) Quad, 3) 3x3, 4) 4x4, 5) Mixed Border, 6) Mixed Half, 7) Mixed Quad, 8) Split, 9) Full.
Camera Number: 15
Camera Title: CAMERA 15
Update Priority: Normal
Sequence: OFF
Sequence Dwell: 1 sec
Sequence Steps: 16
Define Sequence List
Set Sequence Defaults
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Note: To display a camera full screen on the current monitor, simply press 1-16 to indicate the camera number.
Use the Alarm Setup screen to define alarms, display, auto acknowledgment of
alarms, actions to take place on alarms or to use alarm defaults. Refer to page
14 for detailed information on these settings.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
In an alarm state: The alarm LED will flash and the buzzer will sound if it is enabled. The LED for each
camera with an alarm will also flash. You may acknowledge alarms on the spot monitor or the main display
monitors. Press ALARM to switch to a full screen display of the first camera with an alarm. Press ALARM a second
time to acknowledge this alarm and switch to the next camera with an alarm. When the last alarm is
acknowledged, the original screen display will be restored.
Operation 3
Alarm Messages
Using a serial printer, alarm messages may be displayed on your PC monitor using HyperTerminal or other
communications program. Define serial port COM 1 as Printer as discussed in Serial Ports (COM 1 is RS232 by default). The format for alarm messages is:
Alarm: (type) (camera number) (action) (date) (time with AM/PM indicator)
where the types may be video loss, motion detection, receiver alarm, alarm device connected to the 37-pin
alarm interface connector or communication failure. The actions are automatic acknowledgment, alarm on,
alarm off and manual acknowledge. Note that receiver and communication failure alarms always latch, so that
there is never an alarm off action shown for these two types of alarms.
For example:
Alarm:Vloss 1 ALARM ON 06/15/00 06:07:57 PM
indicates that video loss occurred at 6:07 PM on 6/15/00 on camera 1, which initiated an alarm. A
communication failure alarm message might display as:
Alarm:CommF 1 ALARM ON 06/15/00 06:08:01 PM
A receiver alarm message example is shown below:
Alarm:Rcvr 1 Auto Ack 06/15/00 06:08:08 PM
where the message indicates that the action was set to automatically acknowledge the receiver alarm.
Selecting a Monitor
There are three monitors for the AurorA2000 system, the spot monitor and two main display monitors. The
spot monitor is used as a monitoring station and does not have the capability of multi-picture display. Use the
main display monitors to take advantage of all AurorA2000 features.
to toggle the monitor selection. The spot monitor LED is illuminated to indicate that the spot
Press
monitor is selected. A momentary message will also display to indicate the monitor selection.
SPOT
MONITOR
ZOOM
to zoom out. When you are completely zoomed out on a scene, press
Press
camera number).
ZOOM
4 Operation
ZOOM
FREEZE
FREEZE
Using AurorANet
Note: This feature is only available with AurorA2000 software 2.0.0 and later. Visit the Vicon web site for the
latest software.
To use AurorANet, a network of AurorA2000s that enables you to control one AurorA2000 from another,
press and hold ENTER and then press MENU . Set the anetRemoteAddress to the address of the AurorA2000 that
you will control from your AurorA2000.
Use to pan
left and right.
Press to activate
auxiliary receiver
devices. Press
again to deactivate
latching devices.
Press to toggle
through
available lens
speeds.
Use to tilt up
and down.
RECORD
LIVE
DISPLAY
ALARM
SEQUENCE
ZOOM+
ZOOM
MECH
P/T ZOOM
PLAY
SPOT
MONITOR
AUX1
AUX2
AUX3
AUX4
AUX5
AUX6
LENS
SPEED
PAN/TILT
SPEED
IRIS+
IRIS
AUTO
IRIS
AUTO
PAN
HOME
PRESET
Lens Control
FOCUS
Press to start/stop
autopanning.
To change autopan
speed: press and
hold AUTO
and
PAN
then press PAN/TILT
.
SPEED
Press to go to
p/t drive's home
(preset 1)
position.
Use to control
zoom function.
Press to invoke
mechanical ptz.
If in mpd mode,
choose a window.
Press P/TMECH
again
ZOOM
to leave mptz mode.
PLAY
twice.
Operation 5
Sequencing Video
Define the sequence by pressing SETUP in any display format. If you are in a multi-picture display format, follow
the onscreen instructions to select a window first.
Note: Sequencing is available on either the main display or spot monitors.
For Auto Only mode: Press
to start the display of sequencing video at the sequence dwell rate.
and then press ENTER to advance one sequence step.
For Manual Only mode: Press
to start the display of sequencing video at the sequence dwell rate. To
For Auto + Manual mode: Press
advance one sequence step, press ENTER . Pressing ENTER will continue to advance one sequence step.
during an active sequence to stop sequencing the video or disable manual
For all modes: Press
sequence mode.
SEQUENCE
SEQUENCE
SEQUENCE
SEQUENCE
Recording Video
Camera 01
Camera 02
Camera 03
Camera 04
Camera 05
Camera 06
Camera 07
Camera 08
*09
*10
*11
*12
*13
*14
*15
*16
Camera 09
Camera 10
Camera 11
Camera 12
Camera 13
Camera 14
Camera 15
Camera 16
Camera 1: Unlocked
Camera 2: Locked
Camera 2: Locked
Camera 2: Locked
Camera 2: Locked
Camera 2: Locked
Camera 2: Locked
Camera 2: Unlocked
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Toggle
to display the Record List Selection screen. Then use the 1-16
keys to define which cameras will be recorded onto the VCR tape. You are
recording onto the tape in the VCR connected to the VCR OUT connector.
The video behind the Record List Selection screen represents the video
going to the VCR.
RECORD
Use the Camera Lock List, available from the System Setup screen, to define
cameras that may be recorded but not viewed. This feature gives an
administrator the ability to collect video onto tape while maintaining the privacy
of areas monitored by locked cameras.
Notes: Cameras being recorded with a simplex AurorA2000 can be viewed on
the VGA monitor, even if they are locked.
Do not use a locked camera in PIP display format.
Simplex Models
to begin encoding. Simplex
Press
models can either record or playback,
but not simultaneously.
Duplex Models
These models continuously and automatically record (no action
is necessary to initiate) and can playback or display live video
and record simultaneously.
RECORD
6 Operation
Press
to display the screen on the left below. To run a previously defined macro, press the number 115 or press 16 to run a demonstration.
MACRO
MACRO SETUP
MACRO SELECTION
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Macro 01
Macro 02
Macro 03
Macro 04
Macro 05
Macro 06
Macro 07
Macro 08
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Macro 09
Macro 10
Macro 11
Macro 12
Macro 13
Macro 14
Macro 15
Demo
1
2
3
4
5
6
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Example: A macro can essentially perform a camera tour if you record the macro with a series of pan-and-tilt
commands or preset callups to a receiver.
Operation 7
...
AUX1
AUX2
AUX3
AUX4
AUX5
AUX6
LENS
SPEED
PAN/TILT
SPEED
FOCUS+
FOCUS
IRIS+
IRIS
AUTO
IRIS
AUTO
PAN
HOME
PRESET
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
RECORD
LIVE
Shift
...
F9
F10
F11
F12
F2
F1
DISPLAY
ALARM
SEQUENCE
MACRO
MENU
HELP
ZOOM+
ZOOM
MECH
P/T ZOOM
FREEZE
SETUP
ENTER
F5
F6
F7
F8
F3
F4
PLAY
SPOT
MONITOR
COM1/KEYBOARD
Programming
Preliminary Steps
Navigating the Menu System
The AurorA2000 menus include all of the navigation instructions needed to move to, from and within a menu,
as well as how to scroll through and select parameters. In general, the arrow and number keys are the most
frequently used keys during programming:
Used to go down a level to a submenu, select a menu item, make a parameter selection, etc.
PLAY
RECORD
SPOT
MONITOR
Used to cancel an edited parameter setting, move back a level in the menu system, etc.
LIVE
PLAY
Used to move up/down to a menu item, change a selection, scroll through HELP, etc.
LIVE
1-16
Used to move cursor right and left on text edit and time/date menus.
Used to select a menu item or enter a value.
Note: The Reference chapter includes a menu tree that illustrates AurorA2000 menu hierarchy and a list of all
possible settings for each field.
8 Programming
Using Passwords
PASSWORD SETUP
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From the System Setup screen, accessed from the Main Menu, supervisors may
set a password to limit access to the menu system. This includes operation
screens such as Alarm Setup, Macro Setup, and so forth. A separate password
may be set which locks out all front panel keystrokes until the correct password is
entered. This is the Front Panel Password and the AurorA2000 will not accept
keystrokes without this password, if it is enabled. The Front Panel Password is
typically used for operators while the Menu/Setup Password is for supervisors.
You may enter either the Front Panel Password or the Menu/Setup Password to
unlock the front panel keys.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
VIDEO MULTIPLEXER
1. If you have not already done so, connect a monitor to the main display
monitor BNC and apply power.
2. The first screen will display the AurorA2000 logo. This screen will be
replaced by the screen such as the one shown here. This screen will
display and then disappear. The version number of your software is
available on this screen.
3. Press MENU to display the Menu Selection screen. This is your main
access point to AurorA2000 programming screens.
13:43:28
MENU SELECTION
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2
3
4
5
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7
Setting the time and date for your AurorA2000 is critical for proper reporting of alarms and other functions.
You may set the system time and date using the Easy Time/Date Menu, available from the Easy Setup
Menus, or by using the Time/Date Set Menus under the Time/Date Setup selection of the Main Menu.
EASY TIME/DATE MENU
to Change.
Previous
Next
You have
additional
options in the
Time/Date Set
Menus: daylight
savings, 24-hour
mode and
factory defaults.
TIME/DATE SET
1
2
3
4
5
Set Time
Set Date
Daylight Savings
Use 24 Hour Mode: NO
Use Time Factory Defaults
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
In order to display the time and date, you must enable the proper setting. There are two settings, one to
enable/disable the display on the main display monitors and one for the spot monitor.
MAIN DISPLAY EASY SETUP
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2
3
4
5
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7
Always On
Always On
3 sec fade
Always On
3 sec fade
BNC
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Quickly enable or
disable the display of the
time and date on the
main display monitors
using this easy setup
screen. There is an
additional screen for the
spot monitor.
If you choose to
enable time and date
through the Main
Menu instead of the
Easy Setup Menus,
you will still need to
enable for the spot
and the main display
monitors.
DISPLAY SETUP
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2
3
4
5
Main Display
Main Display
Main Display
Main Display
Spot Monitor
Title Text
Menu Text
Grid
Video
Title Text
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Programming 9
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Footer
You may also define the colors of text for your titles
(camera titles, for example).
Header
Medium
Menu Font:
BLUE
Screen Color:
Br.WHITE
Item Text:
Br.RED
Item Value:
Value Background: BLACK
Header Background: CYAN
Footer Background: GRAY
Use Menu Text Defaults
Small
Title Font:
BrWHITE
Text Color:
BLACK
Border Color:
Background Color: VIDEO
Always On
Time Display:
Always On
Date Display:
3 sec fade
Camera Title:
Always On
Rcvr Status:
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
10 Programming
to view.
to Go Back.
You can set camera titles using the Easy Setup Menus or from the Camera
Setup screen accessed from the Main Menu. Either route will lead you to
the camera title screen shown below. Use the onscreen instructions to
select the text from the available character set.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Title: CAMERA 04
#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:
;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR
STUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghij
Small
Title Font:
BrWHITE
Text Color:
BLACK
Border Color:
Background Color: VIDEO
Always On
Time Display:
Always On
Date Display:
3 sec fade
Camera Title:
Always On
Rcvr Status:
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Available characters.
Instructions for
selecting your title
text.
Always On
Always On
3 sec fade
Always On
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Programming 11
Quickly define all of the receivers using Set All to V1301R w/PV option or
choose Set All to Other Receiver. Or use Change Receiver Types to
specify the type of each receiver in your system.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Receiver status is enabled in the Easy Setup screens or from the Main
Menus Display Settings submenus. The main display monitors receiver
status is shown here; you must also set the display on the spot monitor.
Small
Title Font:
BrWHITE
Text Color:
BLACK
Border Color:
Background Color: VIDEO
Always On
Time Display:
Always On
Date Display:
3 sec fade
Camera Title:
Always On
Rcvr Status:
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
MOTION SETUP
You may access the Motion Setup from the Camera Easy Menus or the Main
Menus Camera Setup and Alarm Setup submenus. The definitions below will
help you in defining the sensitivity of motion detection for your system.
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Detection Threshold: The detection threshold defines the change in video level required before motion is
detected. The settings are 1 to 9. At a setting of 9, a dramatic change in video level is required to trigger
motion detection. The most sensitive setting is 1. Each camera has its own detection threshold, so that
cameras in high security areas may be set to detect movement by more stringent guidelines than cameras in
less important viewing areas.
Minimum Active Zones: This field defines the minimum number of zones (each video window is divided into
zones) which must be active before motion is detected. For example, if the minimum number of active zones
is set to 14, then 14 zones must pass the detection threshold before the AurorA2000 has detected motion.
From the Camera Motion Screen (select Camera Motion Setup from the screen shown above), define the
zone setup as follows.
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This screen is used to turn on (enable) or turn off (disable) motion detection in
each of the zones in a cameras field of view. For example, it would be practical to
disable the motion detection zones corresponding to trees blowing outside a
window, a fan on the wall or a TV screen.
The first step in setting the zones is to direct the camera to its normal position.
Viewing the scene on the monitor, decide which zones should be enabled or
disabled. The zones are represented onscreen by individual boxes on the grid.
Press the right arrow key to test your zones by activating alarms in the active areas.
12 Programming
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Alarm + Higher Update: The update rate for the live video on the main display
monitors increases and an alarm is activated.
Disabled: No action occurs.
Alarm: An alarm is activated.
Higher Update: The update rate for live video on the main display monitors
increases.
Note: The action (alarm, higher update) will automatically cease 10 seconds
after the motion has stopped.
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:
High
High
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Use this setting to define a relative update rate for each camera in your
system (this applies to the main display monitors only). This allows you to
define that the video from more important cameras may be updated faster
than the video from less important locations. If all of your cameras update
priorities are set to Normal, the update rates for each camera will be equal.
Normal - updates video relatively slower; use for less
important viewing areas.
High - updates video more quickly and should be used for
critical locations.
Note: You may also define the update rate for each camera during motion detection, as described on the
previous page. Both camera priority and motion processing settings can lead to a higher update rate
for a camera on the main display monitors. If camera priority is set to High, that camera will ALWAYS
have a higher update rate. If motion processing for a camera is set to Higher Update, that camera will
have a higher update rate only while motion is being detected.
Programming 13
Defining Alarms
What causes the AurorA2000 to go into alarm mode?
The AurorA2000 will go into alarm mode if alarms are enabled and then activated by the following sources:
receiver alarms (alarms connected to the receivers used with your cameras)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1 Enable/Disable V. Loss
2 Momentary/Latch V. Loss
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
VIDEO LOSS
RCVR ALARMS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
1: Enabled
2: Enabled
3: Enabled
4: Enabled
5: Enabled
6: Enabled
7: Enabled
8: Disabled
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
IN/OUT CONTACTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
1: Out/Actv Hi
2: In/Norm Clsd
3: Out/Actv Low
4: In/Norm Open
5: In/Norm Open
6: In/Norm Open
7: In/Norm Open
8: In/Norm Open
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
14 Programming
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
1: Latch
2: Momentary
3: Latch
4: Latch
5: Latch
6: Latch
7: Latch
8: Momentary
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Programming 15
Use this screen to define what will happen when a receiver alarm occurs and is acknowledged. This screen is
also used to define what will happen when an alarm contact device (device connected to the AurorA2000s
37-pin alarm connector) causes an alarm and is acknowledged (for latching types) or is removed (for
momentary types):
ALARM ON/OFF ACTIONS
1 Rcvr Alarm On
2 Rcvr Alarm Off
3 Alarm Contact On
4 Alarm Contact Off
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
RCVR ALARM ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Receiver Number: 1
Recall Preset: 2
On Rcvr: 15
Recall Preset: 5
On Rcvr: 1
Recall Preset: 0
On Rcvr: 1
Playback Macro: 1
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Use this screen to define if the buzzer will sound and when the Alarm Relay and Aux Alarm Out will activate:
ALARM OUTPUTS
1 Alarm Contacts
2 Alarm Buzzer: Disabled
3 Alarm Relay: On Any Alarm
4 Aux Alrm Out: On Any Alarm
5 Aux Alrm Out: Out/Actv Low
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
The Aux Alarm Out is available from the AurorA2000 connector labeled VCR. It
is used to indicate to the VCR that an alarm has occurred. You must define the
type as Active High or Low, using the fifth line on this screen. The Alarm Relay is
available from the 37-pin alarm connector and is hardwired as Normally Open or
Normally Closed. You may define that these alarm outputs go active on a
specific alarm, any and all alarms, or you may disable these settings.
Number of Modes:
Mode 1 Hrs:
Mode 1 Field Delay:
Mode 2 Hrs:
Mode 2 Field Delay:
Mode 3 Hrs:
Mode 3 Field Delay:
Mode 4 Hrs:
12
6
1
18
3
48
9
72
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Refer to the discussion below for VCR Test Data. If you intend to use the VCR
to control timing (switching from one camera to the next) and have made the
connection to the VCR Clock In signal (refer to Installation), set Use VCR
Clock Pulse to Yes. This will remove the fields on lines 3-6 from the screen to
the left.
If you will use the AurorA2000 to control timing, then set the Use VCR Clock
Pulse to No. You must then define fields on lines 3-6 of the screen to the left.
Select the VCR model and then define the VCR data in the screen to the left.
Define the number of modes and then, for each mode, select the nominal
number of hours of video that a T-120 (two-hour) VCR tape can hold. Then
select the delay, which is the number of fields that will be recorded from one
video source before switching to the next video source.
The normal mode is the typical non-alarm recording mode. You may want to
set a different mode for alarm situations. For both normal and alarm modes,
use the same mode at the VCR and the AurorA2000.
Note: Choose a real-time (continuous) mode for the alarm mode.
1 FieldsPerClockPulse: 8
The Fields per Clock Pulse setting is a measurement from the VCR
Clock In signal. It cannot be set and is just data provided to tell you the
number of fields per clock pulse for your VCR.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
16 Programming
Note: If you do not know the field delay for your custom VCR, calculate
this field delay by using the proper equation in the Reference
ti
XX040-02-00 Rev 1203 AurorA2000
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Note: You must enable motion detection, define camera priority and define alarm processing in order for
these fields to operate as expected.
Schedules
SCHEDULE SETUP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
SCHED 1 SETUP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Available from the System Setup screen, the Schedule menus allow you to define
when actions will occur: alarm contacts and receiver alarms may be enabled, motion
processing may be defined, and camera recording can be set to start or stop.
Note: Last Schedule Used cannot be edited. This feature indicates the most recent
schedule that was used either because 1) a user manually activated a schedule or 2)
the system time reached one of the scheduled times.
When a schedule is used, either manually with Last Schedule Used or by defining
when a future schedule will run, ALL of the motion, record list and receiver
alarm/contact alarm settings will be replaced with Sched X settings.
Select each needed schedule (there are 8 available) and define them in turn using
the screen to the left. When a schedule runs, it will initiate all of the actions set in the
four screens below at the scheduled time and day of the week (unless you choose 1
for One-Time Days, which will run only once, at the next occurrence of the days).
Use this screen to enable or
disable alarm contacts per a
schedule:
PLAYBACK SETUP
1 Format: AurorA 2000
2 VCR Video In: BNC
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Programming 17
For example, to define schedule 1 to run on Monday at 2:15 a.m., with all receiver alarms enabled, alarm
contacts disabled, motion processing set to Higher Update for cameras 1-4 and video from cameras 1-4 to
be recorded, you would first select Schedule 1 Setup from the Schedule Setup screen. Then you would use
key 3 to define M for Monday in the One-Time Days field, 2 for Hour and 15 for Minutes. On the
Sched 1 Record List, enable cameras 1-4 and disable the rest. On the Sched 1 Alarm Contacts screen, you
would disable all contacts. On the Sched 1 Rcvr Alarms screen, you would enable all alarms. To define
motion processing, you would set cameras 1-4 to Higher Update. This schedule would initiate all of these
actions each Monday at 2:15 a.m. These actions would overwrite any motion processing, receiver alarm,
alarm contact and record list settings, which can easily be redefined as discussed in other sections of this
Serial Ports
From the Main Menu, select Serial Port Setup (shown to the left below) to chose to print alarms, set
up the serial ports, make choices for AurorANet and host computer settings. As shown on the right
below, make choices for your serial port mode depending upon how you will use the ports: for
AurorANet, receivers, for printing, and/or for the serial host protocol.
SERIAL PORT 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Prn/Host
A99Host
Host
Printer
Receiver
AurorANet
Prn/A99Hst
Off
Mode:
Prn/Host
Baud Rate:
115200
Data Bits:
8
Parity/Stop Bits: None/1
Type:
RS-232
Use Ser Port 1 Defaults
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
This port will receive the host protocol and print host
responses, alarms and time.
This port will receive the AurorA99 host protocol.
This port will receive the host protocol.
This port will print alarms and time.
This port will communicate with receivers and/or
domes.
This port will communicate on the AurorANet RS-485
proprietary protocol.
This port will receive the AurorA99 host protocol and
print alarms and time.
This port will not be connected to a device.
Serial port 1 is the default for RS-232 communications and serial port 2 is the default for RS-422. To change
the default setup, make software changes in this screen and also change the default jumper settings in the
AurorA2000. Jumper settings are discussed in the Reference chapter.
Note: The Reference chapter includes step-by-step instructions on how to download the latest AurorA2000
software update using your PC.
Refer to the AurorANet chapter for information on the More AurorANet Setup menu.
The More Host Setup menu is shown below.
MORE HOST SETUP
1 Print Time Broadcast: No
2 Host Address: 0
3 Command Terminator: CR
Select Yes to print the time every 10 seconds on ports set to Printer mode. See the Reference chapter
for more information on synchronizing the time on multiple AurorA2000s.
Choose a host address from 1 to 999 if you will control more than one AurorA2000 with a PC. Note
that the upper range of the host address parameter is 65535; make sure that you do not use an
address higher than 999.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
18 Programming
Installation
Warning: Do not connect any unit (AurorA2000, VCR, etc.) to a power source until installation is complete.
Note:
The Reference chapter contains cable recommendations and the contents of your accessory kit.
Alarm Devices
Camera
VIDEO OUT
Pin No.
1-16
19
20-35
36
37
Signal
Alarm 1-16
Normally open dry contact alarm
Ground
Dry contact alarm common
Normally closed dry contact alarm
Cable supplied
by installer.
13
16
14
15
E
VCR
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
COM1
1 COM2
LOOPING 2
ALARM
OUTPUT ONLY
Termination
Box
AurorA200 Signal
VCR Clock In
Ground
Aux Alarm Out
Ground
11
12
10
Cable supplied by
installer or purchased
in AurorA2000 prepacs.
V1400X-IDL
YL
OR
BR
BL
A2K
Video
7/15
A2K
Video
8/16
Keyboard
Clock
A2K
Video
6/14
RS-422 Resp In +
or RS-232 RxD
RS-422
Comm Out
Keyboard
Data
+5 V Out
Ground
W
YL
+5 V Out
A2K
Video
5/13
BL
Ground
A2K
Video
4/12
OR
RD
BK
Keyboard
Data
RS-422
Resp In
N.C.
N.C.
A2K
Video
3/11
V1400X-IDL
RS-485
Data +
A2K
Video
2/10
RD
RS-485
Data
A2K
Video
1/9
BK
Rcvr.
Dome
PC Serial
Port
Up to 9
units per
DL.
Keyboard
Clock
By default, COM1 is RS-232 and COM2 is RS-422. You must redefine software settings and move hardware jumpers to
use RS-232/RS-422 on other than the default ports. Jumper settings are discussed in the Reference chapter. To use RS485, you must redefine software settings and use the Vicon-supplied AurorANet termination box or change jumpers as
discussed in the Reference chapter. For RS-232 or RS-422, use the supplied RS-232/RS-422 termination box or the
upgrade/RS-232 cable (purchased separately by calling Vicon at 1-800-645-9116, product code 7721).
Installation 19
Record VCR
IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
Monitors used to
freeze video, zoom,
display menus and
multi-picture formats
as well as other
digital functions.
LOOPING 1
OUTPUT ONLY
Cable supplied
by installer.
MAIN DISPLAY
VCR
Composite
Video
4
CVBS
VGA
IN
OUT
Y/C Video
SPOT MON
Cable supplied by
installer or purchased
in AurorA2000 prepacs.
Cable
supplied
by installer.
Spot Monitor
IN
A2K
Video
1/9
A2K
Video
2/10
A2K
Video
3/11
A2K
Video
4/12
A2K
Video
5/13
A2K
Video
6/14
A2K
Video
7/15
A2K
Video
8/16
3
4
2
1
AurorANet Configurations
Note: This feature is only available with software 2.0.0 and later. Visit our web site for the latest software.
When using Vicons proprietary AurorANet RS-485 protocol, you must establish which AurorANet device is at
the end of the communications line and which devices are in the middle. You will use the Vicon-supplied RJ45 termination box labeled AurorANet in both cases.
Three resistors have been added to the
AurorANet termination box, as shown to
the left. The box will be modified when the
device is not end-of-line by removing the
resistors, and used as supplied for the endof-line device. The schematic shown to the
right is for your reference only and is not
required during installation.
AurorANet Termination Box
20 Installation
The following figure shows a typical AurorANet installation, with resistors removed from the AurorANet
termination boxes for all AurorA2000s that are in the middle of the communications line. The box is used as
supplied (resistors intact) for the last AurorA2000 in the line.
Connect from DATA+ to DATA+
on all AurorA2000s. Connect
from DATA to DATA on all
AurorA2000s.
For cabling, use the Twisted-Pair
Cable Recommendations
information in the Reference
chapter of this manual.
PC Keyboard Connections
You may use a PC keyboard to easily type titles for cameras and alarms and also to operate or program the
AurorA2000, just as you would from the AurorA2000 itself. To do so, make the connection shown below or
connect to either COM1 or COM2 on the rear panel (a Y-adapter may be used on any RJ-45 jack to use the
jack for both a serial port and the PC keyboard). You may purchase the cable (product code 7194-00) from
Vicon or create your own cable using the pin-outs on the previous page. Then use page 7 to map the
AurorA2000s keys to your PC keyboards keys.
SEQUENCE
MACRO
MENU
HELP
MECH
P/T ZOOM
FREEZE
SETUP
ENTER
COM1/KEYBOARD
Product Code
7194-00
Installation 21
Remove the 2 rightmost main board screws (see figure) and set aside for later use.
b.
Install the two standoffs in the threaded holes from which the main board screws were removed.
c.
Skip step 5 and proceed with step 6. Note that you will have an adapter board labeled Vicon
A2K Adapter Board Left that you will not need.
5. If there is an option board already attached to J9 (see figure), then you are upgrading from a Simplex60
unit to Duplex60. The option board that you will see attached to J9 is an added channel option, which
must be moved to a new location so that the duplex board can be attached to J9. Perform these steps:
a.
Unplug the added channel board from P4 on the AurorA2000 main board (see figure).
b.
Detach the added channel board from its adapter board (Vicon A2K Adapter Board Right).
c.
Attach the added channel board to the adapter board labeled Vicon A2K Adapter Board Left.
d.
Remove the 2 leftmost main board screws (see figure) and set aside for later use.
e.
Install the two standoffs in the threaded holes from which the main board screws were removed.
f.
Insert the added channel board/adapter assembly into J4 on the AurorA2000 main board.
g.
Attach the added channel board ribbon cable to P3 on the AurorA2000 main board (see figure).
h.
Secure the adapter assembly to the standoffs with the screws that were previously removed.
Note that if the screws were lost, additional 4-40x screws are included in the kit.
i.
6. Remove the duplex option board from the protective bag and insert it into the adapter board labeled
Vicon A2K Adapter Board Right.
7. Attach the ribbon cable to P1 on the duplex option board.
8. Insert the duplex board/adapter assembly into J9 on the main board (see figure).
9. Attach the other end of the ribbon cable to P4 on the AurorA2000 main board (see figure).
10. Secure the adapter assembly to the standoffs with the screws that were previously removed. Note that if
the screws were lost, additional 4-40x screws are included in the kit.
11. Place the cover on the AurorA2000 but do not tighten screws until you have powered the unit and verified
the status of the Operating Mode and PCI Slot fields on the About AurorA2000 screen.
22 Installation
12. Tighten the screws on the cover. The unit is now ready for use.
JP3
JP5
1
P3
JP10
P4
JP2
JP6
P3
J4
JP9
J9 - Insert duplex
board/adapter
assembly here.
Main Board
Screw - Replace
with 1" standoff.
Your duplex AurorA2000 multiplexer may need to be optimized for color output by setting a field on the
appropriate menu screen. Perform the following procedure if you see monochrome output (from the VCR
OUT connector) on your CCTV monitor instead of color.
1. Apply power to your AurorA2000 and press Menu to display the Menu Selection screen.
2. Select Main Menu.
3. From the Main Menu, select System Setup and then select More System Setup.
4. From the More System Setup screen, change your Duplex Frequency setting and check for the expected
color output. For example, if you expect to see color output instead of monochrome and your setting is
Old, change the setting to New and recheck your video output. In a similar manner, if you see
monochrome instead of color output and your setting is New, change it to Old.
MORE SYSTEM SETUP
1 Keyclick: yes
2 Info-message time: 3
3 Duplex frequency: OLD
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Installation 23
No. of
Duplex
Boards
0
0
0
1
1
No. of
Added
Channel
Boards
0
1
2
0
1
N/A
Right
Right & Left
Right
Right (Duplex) & Left
(Added Channel)
AurorA2000 Main
Board Jack
N/A
J9
J9 & J4
J9
J9 (Duplex) & J4 (Added
Channel)
7. Attach the ribbon cable to P1 on the option board. If you are installing two option boards, repeat this step
for the second board.
24 Installation
8. Insert the option board/adapter board assembly or assemblies into the appropriate jack(s) as listed in the
table above. For example, you will always use J9 for duplex option boards. Refer to the figure.
9. Referring to the figure and using the ribbon cable, attach the board connected to J9 to P4 on the
AurorA2000 main board. If applicable, use the second ribbon cable to attach the board connected to J4 to
P3 on the AurorA2000 main board.
10. Secure the adapter assembly or assemblies to the standoffs. Note that if the screws were lost, additional
4-40x screws are included in the kit.
11. Place the cover on the AurorA2000 but do not tighten screws until you have powered the unit and verified
the status of the Operating Mode and PCI Slot fields on the About AurorA2000 screen. Refer to the table
on the previous page for the appropriate operating mode, which depends upon the number and type of
option boards installed.
12. Tighten the screws on the cover. The unit is now ready for use.
P3
P4
JP10
P3
JP2
P4
J4
J9
Main Board
Screws - Replace
with 1" standoff.
Main Board
Screw - Replace
with 1" standoff.
U34
JP9
Main Board
Screw - Replace
with 1" standoff.
Installation 25
AurorANet
Note: This feature is only available with AurorA2000 software 2.0.0 and later. Visit the Vicon web site for the
latest software.
What is AurorANet?
AurorANet is an RS-485 network of AurorA2000 multiplexers. One AurorA2000 is designated as the system
bus controller. The system bus controller will poll the other AurorA2000s in the AurorANet system of
multiplexers. Regardless of which AurorA2000 is the system bus controller, any AurorA2000 may control any
other AurorA2000 in the system using AurorANet.
How do I get started?
Connect your AurorA2000s on a 2-wire RS-485 daisy-chain as discussed in the Installation chapter. Make
sure your AurorANet termination box is connected correctly. Resistors in the termination box should be
removed if the AurorA2000 is not the last device in the RS-485 connection line. Resistors should be left as is
for the last (end-of-line) device. Note that the Reference chapter includes information on setting jumpers
inside the AurorA2000 as an alternative method to using the AurorANet termination box. To make the
appropriate menu selections for AurorANet, perform the following procedure.
1. Choose AurorANet for the Mode, RS-485 as the Type and 9600 as the Baud Rate on the Serial Port 1 or
Serial Port 2 screens.
SERIAL PORT 1
2. Returning to the Serial Port Setup screen, select More AurorANet Setup.
MORE AURORANET SETUP
1 AurorAnet Statistics
2 List Active Keypads
3 Address of this A2K: 32
4 Send Time Broadcast: No
5 System Bus Controller: No
1
2
3
4
5
6
Mode:
AurorANet
Baud Rate:
9600
Data Bits:
8
Parity/Stop Bits: None/1
Type:
RS-485
Use Ser Port 1 Defaults
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
3. Set the address of this AurorA2000. Each AurorA2000 must have a separate address from 1 to 32.
4. The Send Time Broadcast can be set to Yes on only one of your AurorA2000s. This unit will broadcast
the time to the other AurorA2000s in your system (set their Send Time Broadcast settings to No) so that
your multiplexers are time synchronized.
5. If this AurorA2000 is your System Bus Controller, select Yes. There can be only one controller.
How do I control another AurorA2000 from my AurorA2000?
Press and hold ENTER and then press MENU to enter the AurorANet menu. Set the anetRemoteAddress to the
address of the AurorA2000 that you will control from your AurorA2000. Then operate the AurorA2000 as
usual, with the operations resulting in remote control instead of local control. The LED next to the Enter key
will blink when doing remote control.
Make sure that you do not set the anetRemoteAddress of one AurorA2000 to control a second AurorA2000
and then set the second AurorA2000 to talk to the first AurorA2000. This would set up a communications
loop.
Remember to change the anetRemoteAddress back to the address of your AurorA2000 for local control.
26 Installation
AUX3
AUX4
AUX5
AUX6
LENS
SPEED
PAN/TILT
SPEED
FOCUS+
FOCUS
IRIS+
IRIS
AUTO
IRIS
AUTO
PAN
HOME
PRESET
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
AUX1
AUX2
RECORD
LIVE
DISPLAY
ALARM
SEQUENCE
MACRO
MENU
HELP
ZOOM+
ZOOM
MECH
P/T ZOOM
FREEZE
SETUP
ENTER
AUX3
AUX4
AUX5
AUX6
LENS
SPEED
PAN/TILT
SPEED
FOCUS+
FOCUS
IRIS+
IRIS
AUTO
IRIS
AUTO
PAN
HOME
PRESET
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
AUX1
AUX2
RECORD
PLAY
SPOT
MONITOR
COM1/KEYBOARD
User at the PC
And
LIVE
DISPLAY
ALARM
SEQUENCE
MACRO
MENU
HELP
ZOOM+
ZOOM
MECH
P/T ZOOM
FREEZE
SETUP
ENTER
PLAY
COM1/KEYBOARD
SPOT
MONITOR
Connections
Note: On the Serial Port Setup 1 screen, make sure the mode setting contains the word Host.
Using the serial port protocol, you may send commands from the host computer to 16 VCRs and 999
AurorA2000 multiplexers. These VCRs must have a serial port option. The block diagrams below illustrate
some of the possible configurations.
Using RS-232
In the simplest case, you might have one AurorA2000
connected to a PC. Youll make the RS-232 connection as
shown on the following page.
PC
RS-232
RS-232/RS-422 Term. Box
AurorA2000
4
AUX3
AUX4
AUX5
AUX6
LENS
SPEED
PAN/TILT
SPEED
FOCUS+
FOCUS
IRIS+
IRIS
AUTO
IRIS
AUTO
PAN
HOME
PRESET
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
AUX1
AUX2
RECORD
LIVE
DISPLAY
ALARM
SEQUENCE
MACRO
MENU
HELP
ZOOM+
ZOOM
MECH
P/T ZOOM
FREEZE
SETUP
ENTER
PLAY
SPOT
MONITOR
COM1/KEYBOARD
RS-422 Resp In +
or RS-232 RxD
RD
RS-422
Resp In
BK
YL
RS-422
Comm Out
or RS-232 TxD
OR
BR
PC RS-232
(9-Pin)
PC RS-232
(25-Pin)
RS-232 RxD
Pin 3, TxD
Pin 2, TxD
RS-232 TxD
Pin 2, RxD
Pin 3, RxD
ground
Pin 5, ground
Pin 7, ground
Ground
BL
Keyboard
Data
RS-232/RS-422
Term. Box
Keyboard
Clock
+5 V Out
PC
RS-232
RS-232 Fan-Out Box
RS-232
RS-232
RS-232
G
YL
or RS-232 TxD
BR
Ground
BL
Keyboard
Data
AurorA2000
AurorA2000
RS-422
Comm Out
AurorA2000
OR
AurorA2000
RS-422 Resp In +
or RS-232 RxD
RD
RS-422
Resp In
BK
RS-232
Keyboard
Clock
+5 V Out
PC
RS-232
RS-232 to RS-422
Converter
RS-422
RS-422 Resp In +
or RS-232 RxD
RD
G
YL
RS-422
Comm Out
RS-422
OR
BR
Ground
BL
Keyboard
Data
Vicon Distribution
Line Control
BK
RS-422
Resp In
+5 V Out
Keyboard
Clock
RS-422
RS-422
AurorA2000
AurorA2000
RS-422
AurorA2000
AurorA2000
PC
RS-232
Up to 16
Vicon VCRs
RS-232
RS-232
RS-232 to RS-422
Converter
RS-485
RS-232/RS-422 Term. Box
AurorA2000
RS-485
Up to 999
AurorA2000
Multiplexers
AurorA2000
RS-485
AurorA2000
RS-485 R +
BK
RS-485 R
YL
RS-485 T
RS-485 T +
OR
BR
N.C.
Ground
BL
N.C.
N.C.
Command Format
Youll use communications software on your host computer to communicate with the AurorA2000s and/or
VCRs. To use HyperTerminal in PC Windows environments, you can get started by reviewing the instructions
in the Reference chapters section on downloading software updates.
Commands must take the following format if you have more than one AurorA2000:
Annn, [normal command] <CR>
where nnn is the AurorA2000 host address 001-999 and [normal command] refers to a command from the
following tables. For example:
A009,SR04 <CR>
selects receiver 4 from AurorA2000 with a host address of 9.
All commands must be followed by a <CR> or <CR><LF>. A <CR> is ASCII value 13 and a <LF> is ASCII
value 10.
Note: If you only have one AurorA2000 in your CCTV system, you do not need to send the Annn portion of
the command format as discussed above. Just send the normal command followed by the command
terminator. However, the host address of the AurorA2000 must be set to zero in the More AurorANet
Setup menu.
To broadcast a command to all AurorA2000 units in a multi-unit system, use A000 followed by the
command string. Note that the multiplexers will not respond to a broadcast command with status or
error messages.
For example, using commands in the following sections and the front panel key simulations in the table
above, you can pan left on the 4th receiver connected to an AurorA2000 with a host address of 9 as follows:
selects receiver 4 on the current monitor of the 9th AurorA2000
simulates pressing Mech P/T Zoom on the front panel
simulates panning left at the current p/t speed.
A009, KC04
A009, KC29
A009, KP18
You may also execute the pan left command on the 4th receiver connected to an AurorA2000 with a host
address of 9 using the commands below (refer to the tables on the following pages). This is the method that
you must use if you have one user on the PC and another at the AurorA2000 front panel at the same time. If
you have only one user and that user is at the PC, you can use either method.
A009, SP04
A009, SR04
A009, PL025
A009, PL000
Spot Monitor
Commands
SPxx
SQx
Note: A separate key press and key release is needed for certain functions, such as linking a macro, where
the operator must press and hold the Macro key and then press a number key.
General & Time/Date
Commands
DT
KCxx
KPxx
KRxx
MR
RH
RL
RT
SChh, mm, ss
SDmm, dd, yy
STdddddddddd
TM
Description
Reads date and responds with HR:mm/dd/yy, D where mm = month, dd = day, yy = year, D = 0-6 for
Sunday through Saturday.
Front panel key cycle (press and release). xx = 01-32.
Front panel key press. xx = 01-32.
Front panel key release. xx = 01-32.
Menu reset (exits menus, help, and telemetry mode).
Reads reset history and returns HR:xxxxx where xxxxx=00000-65535. Reset history is the number
of times that the AurorA2000 was powered or other reset.
Reads LED Status and returns HR:xxxxxxxx,hhhhhhhh. hhhhhhhh contains the 32 MSBs of 32 2-bit
vertical counters and xxxxxxxx contains the 32 LSBs of 32 2-bit vertical counters. The state of LED
1 is indicated by the LSBits of xxxxxxxx and hhhhhhhh; similarly, the state of LED 32 is indicated by
the MSBits, etc. There are four possible states for each of the 32 LEDs as follows:
x bit
LED State
h bit
0
0
LED is OFF
0
1
LED is slow blinking
1
0
LED is fast blinking
1
1
LED is ON
Reads current time. Returns HR:dddddddddd which is seconds since 1970.
Sets current time. Hours hh = 00-23, minutes mm = 00-59, seconds ss = 00-59.
Sets the current date. Month mm = 01-12, day dd = 01-31, year yy = 00-99.
Sets current time. dddddddddd = decimal number of seconds since 1970, which is a standard
C/Unix time.
Reads the time and responds with HR:hh:mm:ss where hh = hours, mm = minutes, ss = seconds.
For example, to set the date as November 7, 2000, send the following command:
SD11,07,00<CR>
Receiver Commands
AA
AIx
APx
AXn, x
CA
FFx
FNx
IA
ICx
IOx
LA
LSx
MA
PLxxx
PPxx
PRxxx
PSxx
RA
RR
SRxx
TDxxx
TUxxx
ZIx
ZOx
Description
Reads summary of all active alarms; a set bit
means alarm active. Returns HR:hhhh 4 hex
nibbles, LSB is cam 1. For example, HR:8001
is returned if both camera 1 and camera 16
have any alarms active.
Auto iris. x = 1 to start, x = 0 to stop.
Autopan. x = 1 to start, x = 0 to stop.
Controls auxiliary functions. n = 1-6 for aux 16, x = 1 to start, x = 0 to stop.
Reads receiver communication failure alarms.
Focuses far. x = 1 to focus far, x = 0 to stop.
Focuses near. x = 1 to focus near, x = 0 to
stop.
Reads input alarms.
Closes iris. x = 1 to close iris, x = 0 to stop.
Opens iris. x = 1 to open iris, x = 0 to stop.
Reads video loss alarms.
Changes lens speed at the receiver. x = 1 to
change speed, x = 0 to complete the change of
lens speed.
Reads motion alarms.
Pans left. xxx = 0-255. Send PL000 to stop
panning. Note that a PR command will cancel
a current PL command.
Recalls a preset position. xx = 01-99. Before
issuing a PP command, a current TU, TD, PR
or PL should be set to zero.
Pans right. xxx = 0-255. Send PR000 to stop
panning. Note that a PL command will cancel a
current PR command.
Stores a preset position. xx = 01-99.
Reads receiver alarms.
Reads the receiver response and returns
HR:rs,pr,sc where rs is the hex-encoded
receiver status byte: AP1234ip, A indicates a
receiver alarm, P indicates that the receiver is
solving a preset, 1234 indicates which aux is
On., i indicates auto iris On, p indicates auto
pan On, pr is preset 1-99 and sc is sector 1-16
or 99 if there is no sector information from the
receiver.
Selects the current receiver. xx = 01-16.
Tilts down. xxx = 0-255. Send TD000 to stop
tilting. Note that a TU command will cancel a
current TD command.
Tilts up. xxx = 0-255. Send TU000 to stop
tilting. Note that a TD command will cancel a
current TU command.
Zooms in. x = 1 to zoom in, x = 0 to stop.
Zooms out. x = 1 to zoom out, x = 0 to stop.
Description
Command was executed.
No command received.
Bad (undefined) command received.
Command overflow (too many bytes received with no command string).
Command underflow (too few bytes received for this command).
Bad parameter for this command.
Invalid receiver number.
Invalid AurorA2000 address (only the AurorA2000 that decoded its address
will respond).
Maintenance
Warning: Remove all power before performing maintenance procedures.
Fuse Replacement
Warning: For 220 VAC units, you must replace the two 0.5 A fuses with the two 0.4 A fuses from the
accessory kit. Use 0.5 A fuses for 110 VAC units only. Using a fuse with the incorrect rating for
the unit can result in component damage and/or fire. Take necessary grounding precautions to
prevent static discharge.
N
E
For 110 VAC units, you will find a spare 0.5 A, 250 VAC slo-blo fuse in the spare fuse side of
the fuse drawer.
VCR
For 220 VAC units, you must replace the 0.5 A fuses in the fuse drawer (one in the holder and
one spare) with the two 0.4 A, 250 VAC slo-blo fuses from the accessory kit before powering
the unit. Use the spare fuse for fuse replacement if necessary.
There is also a 5 A, 32 VAC, 3AG inline fuse located inside the unit near the front panel.
Remove the top cover and look for the fuse held in place by fuse clips. Replace it with a fuse
of the same rating (not supplied) and replace the cover.
Battery Replacement
The AurorA2000 contains a 2-3 year backup battery. To replace the battery, remove the top cover and locate
the battery, which is approximately 2 inches behind the Sequence key. Replace the battery with Vicon part
number 8000-7228-01 or Panasonic CR1632. You may also use any 3 volt, 3.2x16mm lithium battery from
your local electronics dealer. Dispose of the old battery according to manufacturers instructions.
Storage
When storing the unit for periods of 1 month or longer, place the unit and a fresh desiccant (drying agent) in a
container that provides a vapor barrier and vapor seal. Place the sealed storage container in a location where
the temperature is maintained between 32 to 122 F (0 to 50 C).
Maintenance 33
MENU
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Perform the following procedure if you see monochrome output (from the
VCR OUT connector) on your CCTV monitor instead of color. Select More
Setup from the System Setup screen. Change your Duplex Frequency
setting and check for the expected color output. For example, if you expect
to see color output instead of monochrome and your setting is Old, change
the setting to New and recheck your video output. In a similar manner, if
you see monochrome instead of color output and your setting is New,
change it to Old.
SYSTEM SETUP
1 Password Setup
2 Camera Lock List
3 Schedule Setup
4 More System Setup
5 AurorA Unit: Simplex 30
6 Operating Mode: Simplex 30
7 Mode Select: Auto Detect
8 System Reset
The AurorA Unit field tells you what type of unit you have - Simplex 30 (no
option boards), Simplex 60 (one option board), Simplex 90 (two option boards),
Duplex 30 (one duplex option board), Duplex 60 (one duplex option board and
an additional option board).
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
The Mode Select field allows you to simulate an AurorA2000 with less option
boards than you actually have (which may help during troubleshooting
procedures). For example, if you suspect problems with one of your option
boards on a Simplex 90, you may try the Simplex 30 and then Simplex 60
settings to pinpoint the problem. Which type of unit the AurorA2000 is currently
being operated as is shown in the Operating Mode field.
Use the first menu option to adjust the vertical sync of each camera.
Show Image Rate is useful to see the image rates for each board in the system.
The upper left corner of the main display monitor will show three numbers
separated by dashes. The first number is the number of images per second from
the main board, and the second and third numbers are the number of images per
second from option boards 1 and 2, respectively. If option board 1 is operating as
duplex, then the second number is the number of images per second going to the
VCR. The lower left of each window displays HM12 where:
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
"H" will be displayed in the window if the camera in that window has been set as a
"High" priority camera.
An "M", "1" or "2" will be displayed if that window is being filled in by the main
board, option board 1, or option board 2, respectively. For example, a
Simplex 90 system will have 2 option boards and about 1/3 of the windows
should be "owned" by each board if all update priorities are equal.
The lower right of each window shows mNNN where:
m will be displayed if the window has a higher update rate because motion is
detected.
NNN is the number of images per second multiplied by 10 for this window. For
example, NNN of 125 is 12.5 images per second.
Switch Delay is the number of milliseconds of delay used when switching either
the main or the option board's video input from one camera to the next. A longer
value will stop any missing color or video tearing type problems, but will reduce
the image update rate. You shouldnt need to change these values.
Main, Option 1 and Option 2 Image Rate shows the current images per second
being captured for the Main Display from each of the 3 input digital processing
channels (main board and 2 option boards).
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Calibrating Cameras
You may need to calibrate your cameras, adjust the gain manually or manually set the camera type. You will
typically do this under the supervision of Vicon Technical Support [1-800-34-VICON (1-800-348-4266)].
Access the following menus if directed to do so.
CAMERA CALIBRATION
1 Camera Types
2 Run Auto Calibrate
3 Manual Gain Adjustment
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
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NV
NV
NV
5
6
7
8
NV
NV
NV
NV
9
10
11
12
???
???
???
???
13
14
15
16
???
???
???
???
CALIBRATION IN PROCESS
Sync pulse IRE measurement
c for Color, b form B/W.
NV for No Video.
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Gain:
Gain:
Gain:
Gain:
Gain:
Gain:
Gain:
Gain:
+2 IRE
No Change
No Change
No Change
No Change
No Change
No Change
No Change
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Do I connect the clock pulse for AurorA2000 the same way as for
AurorA99/AurorA?
No. There is a 4-pin Phoenix-style connector labeled VCR on the rear panel of the AurorA2000 that will be
used. Refer to the installation figures in this manual.
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MECH
P/T ZOOM
MECH
P/T ZOOM
SPOT
MONITOR
Why can I select the various multi-screen displays, but I cant select
individual full screen displays on the main display monitor?
The spot monitor is selected. Press
monitor.
SPOT
MONITOR
again (the spot monitor LED will be off) to re-select the main display
When recording, all I can see on my main display VGA monitor is rapidly
changing pictures. Why?
You have a simplex model. With the simplex units, the spot monitor becomes the main monitor while
recording. The main display and spot monitor BNC connectors both show spot monitor video during record
mode for simplex units. The VGA monitor shows the video that is going to the VCR.
SEQUENCE
Reference
Event and Alarm Recording Notes
Event recording allows you to only record during alarms. In this case, connect the Aux Alarm Out pin to the
VCRs REC IN pin and use Rec Stop Start in the VCRs menus. Alarm recording will automatically switch
the VCR into the alarm mode defined during AurorA2000 programming. At the VCR, set the alarm record
duration to Man 1 and connect the AurorA2000s alarm normally open dry contact to the VCRs SET pin and
the alarm normally closed dry contact to the RESET pin OR connect the AurorA2000s Aux Alarm Out pin to
the VCRs SET pin and define the VCRs alarm record duration to Man 2. For event and alarm recording on
Vicon VCRs, set the Aux Alarm Out to Active Low on the Alarm Outputs menu.
Reference 37
Accessory Kit
Your accessory kit should contain the following items (contact Vicon at 1-800-645-9116 for missing parts).
Item
110 VAC Power Cord
220 VAC Power Cord
Brackets
Screws 10-32x3/8
Fuse, 0.4 A 250 VAC
Cable, RJ45-RJ45, 10 ft
RS-232/RS-422 RJ45
Termination Box
RJ-45 AurorANet
Termination Box
37-Pin Connector, Male
Ferrule, 747580-4 AMP
Contacts, Pin
Mounting Bracket
Screws
Jumpers
4-Pin Terminal Block
Purpose
Connects the unit to an appropriate power
source.
Connects the unit to an appropriate power
source.
Mounts unit to an equipment rack.
Attaches brackets for rack-mounted systems.
Fuse for 220 VAC units.
Used with COM 1 or COM 2 ports.
Used to connect to RJ-45 connectors.
Qty
1
1806-5249-02-00
2
4
2
1
1
1298-5039-02-00
8003-7334-01-00
8001-7302-09-00
1806-5381-02-00
1298-3140-01-00
1298-3190-01-00
8000-8593-01-00
8000-8594-01-00
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2
4
7
8000-9571-00-00
1298-5039-01-00
8003-7334-01-00
8000-9536-03-00
8004-7983-10-00
Cable Recommendations
Alarm Cabling
Alarms may be wired directly to the digital multiplexers 37-pin connector. One two-conductor cable will be
needed per alarm device. The cable type and gauge are not specified by Vicon; however, the total loop
resistance of the cable must be less than 1 Kohm.
VCR Cabling
The VCR may be used to control the timing of camera switching during recording using the VCR clock signal.
Vicon recommends 24 (or larger) gauge, twisted pair cable at a maximum distance of 100 feet. If the Alarm
Aux Out connection is made, use 24 (or larger) gauge, twisted pair cable at a maximum distance of 1000 feet.
Video Cabling
Caution: Careful selection of proper cable is essential to obtain the best performance from this equipment. Vicon assumes no
responsibility for poor performance when cables other than those recommended, or equivalent, are installed. In all cases, coaxial cable
impedance should be 75 ohms.
Materials
Use only a pure copper center conductor. Do not use a copper-plated steel or aluminum center conductor, as they will
result in poor quality video. Solid-core bare copper conductor is the best type, where flexing and bending will be minimal. If
severe bending and flexing is required for installation, use a stranded center conductor. Never exceed the manufacturers
minimum bend radius specification. Use cellular (foam) polyethylene dielectric except where heavy moisture exists. For
moisture conditions, use solid polyethylene dielectric cable with a heavy exterior insulation. The shield must be copper
braid providing 95% or better coverage.
38 Reference
Cable Types
The cable types listed below are the most common 75-ohm types used. They vary in size (diameter), dielectric type and
net DC resistance. The larger cable results in a lower DC resistance and better video quality, with increased difficulty in
handling and installation. Let the required picture quality and cable distance provide a guide in choosing the best cable
type. For cables other than the approved Vicon types below, contact the manufacturers listed below. Note that BC refers
to bare copper and TC refers to tinned copper.
Belden
Type No.
RG-11/U
RG-6/U
RG-59/U
RG-59/U
RG-59/U
8213
9248
8281*
9259
9659
Alpha
Type No.
9847
9804C
---9803
----
West Penn
Type No.
811,4811
806,4806
815
816
----
Type Center
Conductor
14 Solid BC
18 Solid BC
20 Solid BC
22 Stranded BC
22 Stranded BC
Picture Quality
Usable picture
Clean picture
Best picture
DC Resistance
ohms/1000 ft (km)
BC braid (95%)
Foil + 61% TC braid (100%)
2 TC braids (96%)
BC braid (95%)
BC braid (95%)
2.6 (8.5)
7.5 (24.6)
9.9 (32.5)
15.0 (49)
15.0 (49)
(800) 235-3361
(800)-52 ALPHA (522-5742)
(800)-245-4964
** For longer cable runs, use a Vicon Video Amplifier to obtain a suitable picture.
Twisted-Pair Cable
Caution: Careful selection of proper cable is essential to obtain the best performance. Vicon assumes no
responsibility for poor performance when cables other than the recommended types, or equivalent, are used.
Materials
Use a pure copper stranded conductor with or without a tin-plating to obtain a low DC resistance. Do not use cable with
either steel or aluminum stranded conductor because they do not transfer signals effectively for long distances. The
preferred insulation and cable jacket is Polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It has better electrical characteristics than polyethylene
and resists flames, sunlight and most solvents, but is more vulnerable to moisture.
Cable Types
The most commonly used cable types are dual individually-shielded, twisted pair in a single jacket. This configuration is
the most convenient for RS-422/ RS485 applications. Single individually-shielded, twisted pair is also a suitable cable.
Choose a Belden cable type by referring to the characteristics and maximum distances listed below. The maximum
distance for the most reliable digital control refers to the distance between the AurorA2000 and the Camera Dome
Assembly. The characteristics of the cables in table below should be used as a guideline when cables other than Belden
are used. Materials and construction must follow the guidelines above.
Cable Type
Belden 9406
Belden 9402
Belden 8723
Belden 8162
Belden 9729
Belden 9182
Number of
Twisted Pairs
2
2
2
2
2
1
(800) 235-3361
Reference 39
You may purchase an AurorA2000 flash upgrade/RS-232 cable (product code 7721-00) by calling Vicon
at 1-800-645-9116. Otherwise, create a cable with an RJ-45 connector on one end and a 9-pin D-shell
connector on the other end (you may need to use a 25-pin D-shell connector, depending upon the
connector type on your PC). Use the following table for connections. Note that screw numbers in the table
refer to the supplied RJ-45 termination box.
40 Reference
RS-232 Connections
AurorA2000 Com 1 RJ-45
PC RS-232 (9-Pin)
Pin 4 (Screw 5), RxD
Pin 3, TxD
Pin 3 (Screw 6), TxD
Pin 2, RxD
Pin 2 (Screw 7), ground
Pin 5, ground
PC RS-232 (25-Pin)
Pin 2, TxD
Pin 3, RxD
Pin 7, ground
3. Connect the cable to the AurorA2000 Com 1 connector either on the front or rear of the unit. Connect the
cable to an RS-232 connector on your PC (Com 1 for these instructions).
4. Apply power to the PC and use the Windows Start Menu to access HyperTerminal from the Accessories
program group. You may use other communications packages that provide X-Modem transfer if you like.
Note: HyperTerminal instructions were written using HyperTerminal version 595160. If you are using a later or
earlier version, refer to HyperTerminals help file or other documentation if necessary.
5. A dialog box will display that requests a name for this connection (a2000, for example). Enter a name and
press OK.
6. In the next dialog box to display, choose Direct to Com 1 from the Connect using field. The other fields
on this screen are not applicable for this procedure.
7. The next screen will allow you to define a baud rate of 115,200, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and None for the
parity and flow control. You may use the other baud rates listed on this screen (you must match the baud
rate at the host computer with the one you select in this screen), but 115,200 bps will insure the quickest
download. Press OK.
8. If you have not already done so, connect a monitor to the spot monitor BNC or main display monitor BNC
on the rear of the AurorA2000.
9. If you have defined a customized configuration using the AurorA2000 menus and would like to save those
settings to the PC, perform the following steps a-h. Otherwise, you may skip this step (your configuration
will be overwritten).
a.
MENU SELECTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
MENU
SAVE/RESTORE MENU
1 Use All Factory Defaults
2 Use All Saved Settings
There are no saved
settings in memory
3 Save Current Settings
4 Upload Configuration
5 Download Configuration
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
UPLOAD CONFIGURATION
1 Host Serial Port: COM1
2 Start Upload
DOWNLOAD CONFIGURATION
1 Host Serial Port: COM1
2 Start Upload
b.
c.
Select the appropriate com port from the Host Serial Port setting of the Upload Configuration
screen.
Reference 41
d.
On the PC, select Receive File from HyperTerminals Transfer Menu and define the path to
be used to store the AurorA2000 configuration file on the PC. Make a note of the filename
and pathname.
e.
Select Xmodem from the protocol field on the HyperTerminal Transfer Menu.
f.
g.
Select Start Upload on the AurorA2000 Upload Configuration screen. You will see a progress
message and then a "transfer completed" message if there are no errors. The AurorA2000
configuration file is now saved on the PC and may be transferred to the AurorA2000 after
software upgrades or equipment failures.
h.
10. Apply power to the AurorA2000. While the unit is booting, the monitor will display Booting and the
LEDs on the front panel will flash.
BOOT MENU
1
2
3
4
Peek/Poke/Run Menu
Reset
Serial Port Setup Menu
Switch to PAL
11. Press any key while the AurorA2000 is booting. Press the Menu key to display
the Boot Menu.
12. Press 3 to select the Serial Ports Menu.
13. Press 1 to define the baud rate for Com port 1.
14. Press 6 to select 115,200 baud and return to the Serial Port Setup Menu.
15. Press 3. You should see the baud rate chosen in the step above reflected in
this screen. If so, select 1. Otherwise, return to the steps above.
16. Returning to the PC, begin the transfer by holding down the Ctrl key on your PC keyboard and typing the
letter a. Release the Ctrl key and type r1. Press the Enter key (or <CR>). You will see a c on the
HyperTerminal screen and a flashing message on the monitor. You must use lowercase letters as shown
in this step; uppercase letters will not initiate the transfer.
17. From HyperTerminals Transfer Menu, select Send File. You will have two minutes to select a file before
a time out occurs. If a time out occurs, return to step 15.
18. Select X-modem from the Protocol field and browse to the software update file located on your PC,
diskette, CD or other media. Note that this step assumes that you have already received the software
update from Vicon, as discussed in the beginning of this procedure.
19. Select Send. Transfer will begin. A transfer screen will display on the PC and Flash Download will
display on your AurorA2000 monitor. When the monitor displays a message indicating that the download
is complete (you will hear a double beep and LEDs will stop flashing), you may exit HyperTerminal and
disconnect your cable.
20. Reboot after downloading the updated software by pressing Menu and then 2 or turn the power off and
then on again.
21. If you did not perform step 9, this procedure is complete. If you saved your settings to the PC in step 9,
you may transfer the configuration file back to the AurorA2000 now. To do so, perform step 9 again, using
the Send command of the Hyperterminal Transfer Menu and the Download Configuration menu of the
AurorA2000 menu system.
42 Reference
Note: For some VCRs, a 1 must be added to the clock pulse setting obtained above. Use trial and error to
determine whether you need to do this.
Field
Time
AM/PM
Date
Day of Week
Time Display
Date Display
Camera Title
Receiver Status
Zoom Window
Optimized for BNC
Time Display
Date Display
Camera Title
Receiver Status
Title
Alarm Contact
Update Priority
Camera Number
Camera Title
Detection Threshold
Minimum Active Zones
(zones)
Title Font
Text Color
Border Color
Background Color
Time Display
Date Display
Camera Title
Receiver Status
Zoom Window
Menu Font
Screen Color
Item Text
Item Value
Value Background
Header Backgrd
Settings
00:00:00
AM/PM
01/01/00 to 12/31/99
Sunday - Saturday
Always On, Always Off
Fade Times of 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 seconds
Always On, Always Off
Fade Times of 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 seconds
BNC, VGA
Always On, Always Off
Fade Times of 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 seconds
Choose from character set.
In/Normally Open
In/Normally Closed
Out/Active Low
Out/Active High
Normal, High
1 to 16
Choose from character set.
1 to 9
1 to 192
* to enable, remove * to disable
Tiny, Small, Medium, Large, Very Large
BrightWhite
BrightYellow
BrightMagenta
BrightRed
BrightCyan
BrightGreen
BrightBlue
Gray
Green
Blue
White
Yellow
Magenta
Red
Cyan
Black
Video
same as Text Color
same as Text Color
Always On, Always Off
Fade Times of 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 seconds
Default
N/A
Always On
Always On
3 seconds
Always On
3 seconds
BNC
Always On
Always On
3 seconds
Always On
Camera x where x is camera number.
In/Normally Open
Normal
x where x is camera number.
Camera x where x is camera number.
3
5
enabled
Small
BrightWhite
Black
Video
Always On
Always On
3 sec fade
Always On
3 sec fade
Large
Blue
BrightWhite
BrightRed
Black
Cyan
Reference 43
Menu
Camera Calibration
Field
Footer Background
Grid Thickness
Grid Color
Optimized For
Field Sync
Image Quality
Full Screen Update
Digital Zoom Update
Image Quality
Image Quality
Field Sync
Char. Border
Char. Background
Time Display
Date Display
Camera Title
Receiver Status
Camera Types
Camera Titles
Update Priorities
Receiver Types
Motion Setup
Set Motion Processing
Fine Tune
Enable/Disable Contacts
Motion Setup
Receiver Alarms
Receiver Comm Fail
Enable/Disable Video Loss
Momentary/Latch Video Loss
In/Out Contacts
Alarm Outputs
Alarm Buzzer
Alarm Relay
Aux Alarm Out
Alarm Display
Serial Port 1
44 Reference
Settings
Same as Text Color
1 to 10
same as Text Color
BNC, VGA
Yes, No
Normal, High
Field, Frame
Field, Frame
Soft, Normal, Sharp
Soft, Normal, Sharp
Yes, No
Off, On
Off, On
Always On, Always Off
Fade Times of 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 seconds
Other Camera, Surveyor 99, Surveyor, Surveyor
2000
No Change, -5 to +5 IRE
Choose from character set.
Normal, High
Other Receiver, V1301R w/PV option
Higher Update
Disabled
Alarm
Alarm + Higher Update
No, Yes
1-255
1-255
0 65535
0 65535
0 65535
Enabled, Disabled
Enabled, Disabled
Enabled, Disabled
Enabled, Disabled
Momentary, Latch
In/Normally Open
In/Normally Closed
Out/Active High
Out/Active Low
Disabled, Enabled
On Any Alarm
Disabled
On Camera x Alarm
On Any Alarm
Disabled
On Camera x Alarm
Out/Active High, Out/Active Low
Main Display + Spot
Spot Monitor
Main Display
Off
Same as Text Color.
Full Screen, 2x2, 3x3, Split, Mixed Border
Full Screen + Alarm
No Change
On, Off, No Change
On, Off, No Change
Disabled, Enabled
1-16
0-99
1-16
0-16
1-16
0-99
1-16
0-16
No, Yes
No, Yes
0
CR
Printer/Host
Aurora99/Host
Host
Printer
Receiver
Off
AurorANet
Printer/Aurora99Host
Default
Gray
1
Gray
BNC
Yes
Normal
Frame
Frame
Sharp
Soft
Yes
On
Off
Always On
Always On
3 seconds
Always On
Surveyor2000
No Change
Camera x where x is camera number.
Normal
Other Receiver
Higher Update
No
9
9
8
0
0
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Momentary
In/Normally Open
Disabled
On Any Alarm
On Any Alarm
Out/Active Low
Main Display + Spot
Bright Red
No Change
No Change
No Change
Disabled
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
No
No
0 - 65535
CR
CR + LF
Printer/Host
Menu
Field
Baud Rate
Serial Port 2
Daylight Savings
Record Setup
Data Bits
Parity/Stop Bits
Type
same as Port 1
Auto DST Adjust
DST Start Day
DST Start Week
DST Start Month
DST End Week
DST End Day
DST End Month
Use 24-Hour Mode
Use VCR Clock Pulse
VCR Model
Normal Mode
Alarm Mode
Playback Setup
Format
Password Setup
VCR Video In
Front Panel Password
Front Panel Control Timeout
Alarm Mode
Menu/Setup Password
Enter Password
Enter Password
Camera X
Keyclick
Info-Message Time
Duplex Frequency
Schedule X Setup
One-Time Days
Hours
Minutes
Camera X Record
Alarm X
Receiver X Alarm
Camera X Motion
Settings
300, 600, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19200, 38400,
57600, 115200
8
None/1
RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
Same as Port 1
No, Yes
Sunday through Saturday
First, Second, Third, Fourth, Last
All months are listed.
First, Second, Third, Fourth, Last
Sunday through Saturday
All months are listed.
No, Yes
Yes, No
VCR420 (HD)
VCR420 (SD)
Custom VCR
6, 18, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240, 360, 480, 720,
960 Hours
6, 18, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240, 360, 480, 720,
960 Hours
0-65535
No Change, More Often, Only
No Change, More Often, Only
No Change, More Often
0 to 12
0 to 65535
0 to 65535
6, 18, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240, 360, 480, 720,
960 Hours
6, 18, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240, 360, 480, 720,
960 Hours
AurorA2000
Future Mux1
Future Mux2
AurorA
AurorA99
BNC, S-Vid
Enabled, Disabled
5 to 120 seconds
Disabled, Enabled
1-8
1-8
Unlocked, Locked
Yes
No
1-10
Old
New
1, Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
0-23
0-59
Enabled, Disabled
Enabled, Disabled
Enabled, Disabled
Higher Update
Alarm
Alarm + Higher Update
Disabled
Default
2400
8
None/1
RS-232
RS-422
No
Sunday
First
April
Last
Sunday
October
No
No
VCR420 (HD)
6
6
0
No Change
No Change
No Change
12
6
6
6
6
AurorA2000
BNC
Disabled
15 seconds
Disabled
Unlocked
Yes
3
Old
0
0
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Higher Update
Reference 45
JP19 JP18
2-Wire RS-485
End-of-Line
2-Wire RS-485
Not End-of-Line
4-Wire RS-485
End-of-Line
4-Wire RS-485
Not End-of-Line
46 Reference
Com1
No Jumpers
JP17
JP18
JP19
JP14
JP15
JP17
JP18
JP19
JP14
JP15
JP17
JP18
JP19
Com2
No Jumpers
JP16
JP20
JP21
JP12
JP13
JP16
JP20
JP21
JP12
JP13
JP16
JP20
JP21
No Jumpers
No Jumpers
JP19 JP18
Menu Paths
System Setup Menu Path
PASSWORD SETUP
1
2
3
4
5
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Enter Password:
SYSTEM SETUP
1 Password Setup
2 Camera Lock List
3 Schedule Setup
4 More System Setup
5 AurorA Unit: Simplex 30
6 Operating Mode: Simplex 30
7 Mode Select: Auto Detect
8 System Reset
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Camera 1: Unlocked
Camera 2: Locked
Camera 2: Locked
Camera 2: Locked
Camera 2: Locked
Camera 2: Locked
Camera 2: Locked
Camera 2: Unlocked
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to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
SCHEDULE SETUP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
to Choose.
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or 1-16 to Select.
SCHED 1 SETUP
1 Use This Schedule Now
2 One-Time Days: S M T W T
3 Hour (0-23): 2
4 Min (0-59): 50
5 Sched 1 Record List
6 Sched 1 Alarm Contacts
7 Sched 1 RCVR Alarms
8 Sched 1 Motion Processing
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Reference 47
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:
Surveyor 2000
Surveyor 99
Surveyor
Other Camera
Surveyor 99
Surveyor 2000
Surveyor 2000
Surveyor 2000
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CAMERA TYPES
1
2
3
4
5
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MAIN MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Display Setup
Camera Setup
Alarm Setup
Serial Port Setup
Time/Date Setup
Record/Playback Setup
System Setup
CAMERA SETUP
1
2
3
4
5
6
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or 1-16 to Select.
Camera Calibration
Camera Titles
Update Priorities
Receiver Types
Motion Setup
Fine Tune
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CAMERA CALIBRATION
1 Camera Types
2 Run Auto Calibrate
3 Manual Gain Adjustment
1c
2
3
4
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5
6
7
8
NV
NV
NV
NV
9
10
11
12
???
???
???
???
13
14
15
16
???
???
???
???
CALIBRATION IN PROCESS
Sync pulse IRE measurement
c for Color, b form B/W.
NV for No Video.
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CAMERA TITLES
1 Change Camera Titles
2 Use Cam Number as Title
3 Use Title Defaults
39
NV
NV
NV
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Gain:
Gain:
Gain:
Gain:
Gain:
Gain:
Gain:
Gain:
+2 IRE
No Change
No Change
No Change
No Change
No Change
No Change
No Change
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Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
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48 Reference
MAIN MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Display Setup
Camera Setup
Alarm Setup
Serial Port Setup
Time/Date Setup
Record/Playback Setup
System Setup
CAMERA SETUP
1
2
3
4
5
6
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UPDATE PRIORITIES
Camera Calibration
Camera Titles
Update Priorities
Receiver Types
Motion Setup
Fine Tune
FINE TUNE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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*
*
*
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*
*
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*
*
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:
High
High
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
*
*
*
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
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RECEIVER TYPES
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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1
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3
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5
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7
8
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
Camera
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:
Other Rcvr
Other Rcvr
Other Rcvr
Other Rcvr
Other Rcvr
Other Rcvr
Other Rcvr
Other Rcvr
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*
*
*
*
*
*
*
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*
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*
*
*
*
*
*
*
* * * * * * * * * * * *
* * *MOTION
* * ZONE
* * SETUP
* * * * *
* * to* choose
* * *a row.
* * * * * *
*1-16
* to
* turn
* * zone
* * On/Off.
* * * * *
*ZOOM+/ZOOM
* * * * * * row
* *On/Off.
* * *
* *to *test
* zone
* * activity.
* * * * * *
to Go Back.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Mode:
Prn/Host
Baud Rate:
115200
Data Bits:
8
Parity/Stop Bits: None/1
Type:
RS-232
Use Ser Port 1 Defaults
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MAIN MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Display Setup
Camera Setup
Alarm Setup
Serial Port Setup
Time/Date Setup
Record/Playback Setup
System Setup
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MORE HOST SETUP
1 Print Time Broadcast: No
2 Host Address: 0
3 Command Terminator: CR
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SERIAL PORT 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
Mode:
Receiver
Baud Rate:
4800
Data Bits:
8
Parity/Stop Bits: None/1
Type:
RS-422
Use Ser Port 2 Defaults
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MORE AURORANET SETUP
1 AurorAnet Statistics
2 List Active Keypads
3 Address of this A2K: 32
4 Send Time Broadcast: No
5 System Bus Controller: No
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AURORANET STATISTICS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
0
0
0
0
*0
0
0
*0
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Reference 49
SAVE/RESTORE MENU
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UPLOAD CONFIGURATION
1 Host Serial Port: COM1
2 Start Upload
DOWNLOAD CONFIGURATION
1 Host Serial Port: COM1
2 Start Upload
RECORD SETUP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Number of Modes:
Mode 1 Hrs:
Mode 1 Field Delay:
Mode 2 Hrs:
Mode 2 Field Delay:
Mode 3 Hrs:
Mode 3 Field Delay:
Mode 4 Hrs:
12
6
1
18
3
48
9
72
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PLAYBACK SETUP
1 Format: AurorA 2000
2 VCR Video In: BNC
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50 Reference
Display Setup
Camera Setup
Alarm Setup
Serial Port Setup
Time/Date Setup
Record/Playback Setup
System Setup
ALARM SETUP
1 Alarm Inputs
2 Alarm Outputs
3 Alarm Display
4 Alarm Auto Acknowledge
5 Alarm On/Off Actions
6 Use Alarm Defaults
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Reference 51
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
1: Latch
2: Momentary
3: Latch
4: Latch
5: Latch
6: Latch
7: Latch
8: Momentary
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ENABLE/DISABLE CONTACTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
1: Enabled
2: Enabled
3: Enabled
4: Enabled
5: Enabled
6: Enabled
7: Enabled
8: Disabled
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MAIN MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Display Setup
Camera Setup
Alarm Setup
Serial Port Setup
Time/Date Setup
Record/Playback Setup
System Setup
ALARM SETUP
1 Alarm Inputs
2 Alarm Outputs
3 Alarm Display
4 Alarm Auto Acknowledge
5 Alarm On/Off Actions
6 Use Alarm Defaults
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ALARM INPUTS
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MOMENTARY/LATCH V. LOSS
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1: Out/Actv Hi
2: In/Norm Clsd
3: Out/Actv Low
4: In/Norm Open
5: In/Norm Open
6: In/Norm Open
7: In/Norm Open
8: In/Norm Open
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Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
1
2
3
4
5
6
Camera Number: 1
Camera Title: Camera 01
Motion: Higher Update
Detection Threshold: 2
Min Active Zones: 8
Motion Zone Setup
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VIDEO LOSS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
IN/OUT CONTACTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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1 Enable/Disable V. Loss
2 Momentary/Latch V. Loss
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Enable/Disable Contacts
Momentary/Latch Contacts
In/Out Contacts
Disable All Alrm Contacts
Set all to In/Norm Open
Set all to In/Norm Clsd
Set all to Out/Actv Low
Set all to Out/Actv Hi
MOTION SETUP
1
2
3
4
5
6
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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RCVR ALARMS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ALARM CONTACTS
1 Alarm Contacts
2 Motion Setup
3 Rcvr Alarms
4 Rcvr Comm Fail
5 Video Loss
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* * * * * * * * * * * *
* * *MOTION
* * ZONE
* * SETUP
* * * * *
* * to* choose
* * *a row.
* * * * * *
*1-16
* to
* turn
* * zone
* * On/Off.
* * * * *
*ZOOM+/ZOOM
* * * * * * row
* *On/Off.
* * *
* *to *test
* zone
* * activity.
* * * * * *
to Go Back.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * *
SET THRESHOLDS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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ENABLE/DISABLE V. LOSS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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52 Reference
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
1: Enabled
2: Enabled
3: Enabled
4: Enabled
5: Enabled
6: Enabled
7: Enabled
8: Disabled
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MAIN MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Display Setup
Camera Setup
Alarm Setup
Serial Port Setup
Time/Date Setup
Record/Playback Setup
System Setup
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ALARM SETUP
1 Alarm Inputs
2 Alarm Outputs
3 Alarm Display
4 Alarm Auto Acknowledge
5 Alarm On/Off Actions
6 Use Alarm Defaults
ALARM OUTPUTS
1 Alarm Contacts
2 Alarm Buzzer: Disabled
3 Alarm Relay: On Any Alarm
4 Aux Alrm Out: On Any Alarm
5 Aux Alrm Out: Out/Actv Low
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MOMENTARY/LATCH CONTACTS
ALARM CONTACTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Enable/Disable Contacts
Momentary/Latch Contacts
In/Out Contacts
Disable All Alrm Contacts
Set all to In/Norm Open
Set all to In/Norm Clsd
Set all to Out/Actv Low
Set all to Out/Actv Hi
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
1: Latch
2: Momentary
3: Latch
4: Latch
5: Latch
6: Latch
7: Latch
8: Momentary
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IN/OUT CONTACTS
MAIN MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Display Setup
Camera Setup
Alarm Setup
Serial Port Setup
Time/Date Setup
Record/Playback Setup
System Setup
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ALARM SETUP
1 Alarm Inputs
2 Alarm Outputs
3 Alarm Display
4 Alarm Auto Acknowledge
5 Alarm On/Off Actions
6 Use Alarm Defaults
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ALARM DISPLAY
1 Alarm Message: Main + Spot
2 Alrm Text Color: BrRed
3 Format: No Change
4 Main Display Seq: No Change
5 Spot Monitor Seq: No Change
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Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
Alarm
1: Out/Actv Hi
2: In/Norm Clsd
3: Out/Actv Low
4: In/Norm Open
5: In/Norm Open
6: In/Norm Open
7: In/Norm Open
8: In/Norm Open
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Display Setup
Camera Setup
Alarm Setup
Serial Port Setup
Time/Date Setup
Record/Playback Setup
System Setup
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ALARM SETUP
1 Alarm Inputs
2 Alarm Outputs
3 Alarm Display
4 Alarm Auto Acknowledge
5 Alarm On/Off Actions
6 Use Alarm Defaults
RCVR ALARM ON
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Receiver Number: 1
Recall Preset: 2
On Rcvr: 15
Recall Preset: 5
On Rcvr: 1
Recall Preset: 0
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Receiver Number: 1
Recall Preset: 2
On Rcvr: 15
Recall Preset: 5
On Rcvr: 1
Recall Preset: 0
On Rcvr: 1
Playback Macro: 1
Receiver Number: 1
Recall Preset: 2
On Rcvr: 15
Recall Preset: 5
On Rcvr: 1
Recall Preset: 0
On Rcvr: 1
Playback Macro: 1
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
ALARM CONTACT ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
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TIME/DATE SET
Display Setup
Camera Setup
Alarm Setup
Serial Port Setup
Time/Date Setup
Record/Playback Setup
System Setup
1
2
3
4
5
SET TIME
Set Time
Set Date
Daylight Savings
Use 24 Hour Mode: NO
Use Time Factory Defaults
HH:MM:SS AM/PM
11 : 0 2 : 4 7 AM
Standard Time
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Select
to Change
Press ENTER when done.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
SET DATE
FORMAT
American
MM/DD/YY
02/23/00
Day
Wed
Standard Time
Year = 2000
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Select
to Change
Press ENTER when done.
Small
Title Font:
BrWHITE
Text Color:
BLACK
Border Color:
Background Color: VIDEO
Always On
Time Display:
Always On
Date Display:
3 sec fade
Camera Title:
Always On
Rcvr Status:
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Display Setup
Camera Setup
Alarm Setup
Serial Port Setup
Time/Date Setup
Record/Playback Setup
System Setup
DISPLAY SETUP
1
2
3
4
5
Main Display
Main Display
Main Display
Main Display
Spot Monitor
Title Text
Menu Text
Grid
Video
Title Text
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Medium
Menu Font:
BLUE
Screen Color:
Br.WHITE
Item Text:
Br.RED
Item Value:
Value Background: BLACK
Header Background: CYAN
Footer Background: GRAY
Use Menu Text Defaults
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Char Border:
ON
Char Background: OFF
Time Display:
Always On
Date Display:
Always On
Camera Title:
3 sec fade
Rcvr Status:
Always On
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
to Choose.
to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
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Technical Information
Model Descriptions
Model
Number
AUR2K-SC3
Product
Code
6904
Video
Inputs
16
Operatin
g System
Simplex
AUR2K-SC6
6905
16
Simplex
AUR2K-SC9
6906
16
Simplex
AUR2K-DC3
AUR2K-DC6
6907
6908
16
16
Duplex
Duplex
Video
System
NTSC/PAL
Input Voltage
(VAC)
120, 230
NTSC/PAL
120, 230
NTSC/PAL
120, 230
NTSC/PAL
NTSC/PAL
120, 230
120, 230
Purpose
upgrades simplex units to duplex
increases live video refresh rate
Used for flash software upgrades
Product
Code
7420
7421
7721
Prepacs include the two V66RCB-24 D-shell-to-BNC looping cables shown in the Installation chapter of this
manual. These cables provide 8 video BNCs for looping to other equipment in the system.
Prepac Model Number
AUR2K-SC3C
AUR2K-SC6C
AUR2K-SC9C
AUR2K-DC3C
AUR2K-SC6C
Product Code
7430
7431
7432
7433
7434
Electrical
Input Voltage:
Line Cord:
Power Consumption:
Heat Equivalent:
Note: These figures represent the conversion of 100% of the electrical energy to heat. Actual percentage of the heat generated will be
less and will vary from product to product. These figures are provided as an aid in determining the extent of cooling required for an
installation.
Fuses:
Video
Video System:
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VCR Inputs/Outputs:
Synchronization:
Video Functions
Multiscreen Displays:
Input Channel Distribution:
Multiscreen Sequencing:
Electronic Zoom:
Electronic Pan and Tilt:
Decoding Capability:
Refresh Rates:
16.
Programmable 16x12 block array. Variable sensing area can be as
small as 1 block. Programmable sensitivity area.
Channels detecting activity may be programmed to record more
frequently than channels without activity.
Frequency of update of live video display depends on level of activity
in front of camera.
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Pan Left/Right.
Tilt Up/Down.
Pan/Tilt Speed.
Autopan.
Zoom In/Out.
Iris Close/Open.
Auroiris.
Lens Speed.
Focus Far/Near.
Digital Zoom.
Acknowledge Alarm.
Connection:
Maximum Number of Receivers:
Alarm Operation
Number of Hardwired Alarm Inputs:
Hardwired Alarm Input Type:
Alarm Outputs:
Aux Alarm Output:
Alarm Recording Modes:
Video Loss:
Titling
Camera ID:
Alphanumeric Titling:
Screen Display:
Recorded Information:
Mechanical
Dimensions: In rack-mount configuration:
Height: 1.75 in. (44 mm).
Width: 19.0 in. (483 mm).
Depth: 11.5 in. (292 mm).
In desk-top configuration:
Height: 2.0 in. (51 mm).
Width: 17.5 in. (445 mm).
Depth: 11.5 in. (292 mm).
Weight: Approximately 9.75 lb (4.4 kg).
Shipping Dimensions:
Height: 4.9 in. (124 mm).
Width: 21.6 in. (549 mm).
Depth: 14.5 in. (368 mm).
Shipping Weight:
Approximately 13.5 lb (6.1 kg).
Shipping Volume:
0.9 ft3 (0.025 m3).
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range:
Operating Humidity Range:
Storage Temperature Range:
Storage Humidity:
32 to 122 F (0 to 50 C).
0 to 90% relative, noncondensing.
-20 to 140 F (-29 to 60 C).
Up to 85% relative, noncondensing.
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Shipping Instructions
Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory:
1. Call or write Vicon for a Return Authorization (R.A.) at one of the locations listed below. Record the name
of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
Vicon Industries Inc.
89 Arkay Drive
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Phone: 631-952-CCTV; Toll-Free: 1-800-645-9116; Fax: 631-951-CCTV
For service or returns from countries in Europe, contact:
Vicon Industries Ltd
Brunel Way
Fareham, PO15 5TX
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)1489 566300; Fax: +44 (0)1489 566322
2.
b.
c.
R. A. number
d.
e.
f.
3. Pack the unit carefully. Use the original shipping carton or its equivalent for maximum protection.
4. Mark the R.A. number on the outside of the carton on the shipping label.
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Index
A
Accessory Kit 38
Alarms 3
B
Battery 2, 33
C
Cameras 35, 36
D
Decoding 6
Defaults 43
Digital Pan, Tilt, Zoom 4
Display Formats 3
Download 40
E
Encoding 6
F
Freeze 5
Front Panel 2
Fuse 33
I
Image Quality 10
Input Power 2
Installation 19
M
Macros 7
Maintenance 33
Mechanical Pan, Tilt, Zoom 5
Menu Paths 47
Menus 8, 9
Models 1
Monitor 4
Motion 12
O
Operation 2
P
PC Keyboard 8
Phone Numbers 57
Playing Back 6, 17
Power 2
Programming 8
Index 59
Vicon Europe
Headquarters
Brunel Way
Fareham, PO15 5TX
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1489 566300
Fax: +44 (0) 1489 566322
Brussels Office
Planet II - Unit E
Leuvensesteenweg 542
B-1930 Zaventem
Belgium
+32 (2) 712 8780
Fax: +32 (2) 712 8781