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American Dynamics Excalibur SE manual

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    System Operating Instructions This manual describes the operating procedures for the American Dynamics Excalibur SE Graphical Security Workstation. Excalibur SE (System Edition) is provided with American Dynamics CCTV Matrix Switching Systems as a graphical interface for the control and monitoring of security areas under surveillance of the CCTV sy[...]

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    The software/firmware furnished with this equipment is confidential to and is copyrighted by AMERICAN DYNAMICS or others. It is not to be copied or disclosed in any manner without the express written consent of AMERICAN DYNAMICS. The software/firmware is furnished to the purchaser under a license for use on a single system. See the Appendix of this[...]

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    T able of Contents Page System Description ..................................................................................... 1 Features ................................................................................................... 1 INST ALLA TION ..................................................................................... 1-1 Sys[...]

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    SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The Excalibur SE (System Edition) Graphical Security Workstation provides a user-friendly operator interface for monitoring activity at security areas under surveillance of American Dynamics CCTV Matrix Switching Systems. The Excalibur SE system allows the user to define surveillance areas to be observed and to provide user-selec[...]

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    Excalibur SE Installation This section of the manual describes the installation procedures for the American Dynamics Excalibur SE Graphical Security W orkstation. Excalibur SE programs operate on an IBM-compatible Personal Computer (PC), under the W indows operating system. SYSTEM INST ALLA TION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2[...]

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    SYSTEM INSTALLATION Because the features of Excalibur SE and the Matrix Switching System are so versatile, it is important to plan the installation carefully to gain full advantage of these features. It is recommended that the user become thoroughly familiar with the capabilities and operating modes of the Matrix Switcher, determine the needs of th[...]

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    1-3 INST ALLA TION Com1 Com2 EXCALIBUR PC Rear Panel Connectors LPT1 HASP Plug Mouse Matrix Switching System Controller Monitor Figure 1-1 - Excalibur SE PC Configuration[...]

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    SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Excalibur SE System Programs Installation of the Excalibur SE software programs is described in the Excalibur SE Installation and Setup Instructions manual, OP5400SPA. When installation is complete, the Excalibur SE Program Group, illustrated below, is available in the Windows Program Manager window. System Setup Th[...]

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    EXCALIBUR SE WINDOWS It is assumed that the user is familiar with Windows operating procedures, and has experience in using Windows applications. This manual does not explain "standard" Windows functions, operating procedures, and dialog boxes, unless they differ from Windows standards. Refer to the PC's Windows Operating Manual/Proc[...]

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    Excalibur SE This section of the manual describes the Excalibur SE program operating procedures. The Excalibur SE program provides the primary user interface for control and operation of the connected Matrix Switching Systems. This program provides all interfaces for monitoring activity with video graphics, mouse, touch-screen, and keyboard control[...]

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    SYSTEM SECURITY Excalibur SE is designed for security operations. It incorporates features to minimize the possibility that the system can be misused. These features include operator login/logout and access privileges/restrictions. Only an operator that is logged in with Supervisor access privilege can exit the program, “minimize” the program, [...]

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    EXCALIBUR SE PROGRAM Excalibur SE is a user interface program for AD Matrix Switchers. It allows the operator to call and control cameras and monitors of the switching system. To start Excalibur SE, open its icon from the Excalibur SE Program Group window. The special HASP plug must be in the printer port connector (LPT1) to open Excalibur SE (see [...]

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    AD Keyboard The “AD Keyboard” menu function brings up a keyboard dialog box that operates like an American Dynamics model 2078 keyboard. This on-screen keyboard may be used in the same manner as the AD keyboard to control the Matrix Switching System. Refer to the appropriate Matrix Switching System Programming manual for the keyboard setup and [...]

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    2-5 EXCALIBUR SE Preset The lower right section of the keyboard provides several special keyboard buttons. Set - This button saves a preset scene for a camera that is equipped for presets. To set a preset scene, first call the desired monitor and camera, then pan, tilt, zoom, and focus the scene as wanted. Enter a shot number from 1 to 72 with the [...]

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    Preferences This pull-down menu provides operator control options. Preferences can only be set by an operator with Supervisor privilege. The Set Alt Monitors and Arm/Disarm Monitors functions are not operational in Excalibur SE -- only the Operator Preferences option can be selected. Operator Preferences The Operator Preferences dialog box, illustr[...]

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    2-7 EXCALIBUR SE[...]

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    Excalibur SE Icon Controls Selecting an icon from the map display activates the function defined for that icon by the icon setup program, Icons Setup. In many cases, selecting the icon also brings up a dialog box for operator control actions defined for that icon. Depending on the action or type of icon, the icon border changes color when activated[...]

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    VCR, Quad, Phoneline Icons The VCR, Quad, and Phoneline icons operate similar to the fixed camera icons. The dialog box for these icons is the same as a fixed camera dialog box, with no optional pan/tilt, lens, or auxiliary functions, as illustrated below. This allows the operator to view the output of a VCR, Quad, or phoneline display on a monitor[...]

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    Appendix Complete Excalibur version 2.0 Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Feature Comparison T able . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Security Resource Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Excalibur Data Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 License Agreement . . [...]

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    COMPLETE EXCALIBUR v2.0 CAPABILITIES Excalibur version 2.0 is a graphical security system manager that provides complete control of AD Matrix Switching Systems as well as other CCTV peripheral RS-232 devices such as VCRs, quads, access control systems, etc. Excalibur SE is a reduced function software package provided with certain AD matrix switchin[...]

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    FEATURE COMPARISON TABLE SOFTWARE FEATURES Excalibur v2.0 Excalibur SE AD GUI v1.0 Matrix Systems Controlled [1] 9 Systems 1 System 9 Systems Second Switcher (ÒSatelliteÓ) Control à ÒQuick SelectÓ Icon Control à à On-Screen Live Video with Capture [2] à Standard 640x480 Display Mode à à à Hi-Res 1024x768 Tiled Window Mode à Operator Pas[...]

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    APPENDIX Excalibur Security Resource Icons NOTE: Only the following icons are available in Excalibur SE: Fixed, Pan/Tilt, Dome, and Preset (Camera Class) Quad, VCR, and Phoneline (Video Class) Map Call Fixed Camera General Alarm Door Gate Quad Map Call Pan/Tilt Camera Panic Alarm Card Reader Overhead Door VCR Preset Camera Target Vehicle Detector V[...]

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    EXCALIBUR DATA FILES Created in the DATA directory: xxxxxxxx.MAP Map (CAD) image file (where xxxxxxxx is the user-specified file name) xxxxxxxx.ICN Icon (CAD) placement file OPERATOR.SDB System Data file for operator setup information MAPSETUP.SDB System Data file for map sequence information LOGSETUP.SDB System Data File for log data setup informa[...]

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    Excalibur License Agreement BY OPENING THE SEALED PACKAGE CONTAINING THE PROGRAM DISKETTE(S), YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. ORION AUTOMATION, INC. SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH END USER This legal document is an agreement between you, the end user, and Orion Automation, Inc. BY OPENING THE SEALED PACKAGE CONTAINING THE P[...]

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    An American Dynamics Product Designed and built by Sensormatic CCTV Systems Division One Blue Hill Plaza Pearl River, New York, 10965 (914) 624-7600 Technical Support Center: 1-800-442-2225 FAX: 914-624-7685 8000-1746-01 OP5400A July 1994 Printed in USA[...]