American Dynamics ADMPCPU Setting the Date and Time Using the Keyboard, System Date & Time dialog

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Figure 60. System – Date & Time dialog

To set the system date and time, complete the following sections:

•Set MPCPU’s Date/Time – This section contains the following choices:

–Set MPCPU with current PC date/time – Select this radio button if you want EASY CPU to use the date and time from the PC where it is installed.

–Set MPCPU using following date/time – Select the radio button if you want to customize the date and time. When selected, use the box below this field to input a date and time.

–When you have chosen your selection, click the Click to Set MPCPU’s Date/Time button to set the MegaPower CPUs date and time.

•Select MPCPU’s Date Display Format – The MPCPU Date Format field in this section enables the date/time display on your video monitors and is necessary when configuring system event timers. Specify the date display format as MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY, or YY/MM/DD.

•Network Time – Use this section to specify the servers and mode of obtaining the date and time.

−Mode – The Mode field allows you to choose whether the network time is Off or Polling. Poll mode allows you to poll the network time server for date and time.

−Server 1 / 2 / 3 – Up to three network time servers can be defined by entering their IP addresses. If Server 1 is not available, then Server 2 provides the date/time. If Server 2 is not available, then Server 3 provides the date/time.

−GMT Offset – This field is read-only and displays the GMT offset selected in the GMT Offset/Timezone/Region Settings field.

•Daylight Saving Settings – Daylight Savings Time (DST) values are written to the MegaPower CPU, which uses them to determine when to adjust for either DST or Standard Time. This section contains the following choices:

– Enable DST Adjustments in MPCPU – Select this checkbox to enable Daylight Savings Time. If left unchecked, Standard Time is used, and the button and all fields in this section are disabled.

– Minutes To Adjust Forward on Start DST – Use the scroll bar in this field to make fine adjustments to the DST minutes.

– DST Start Date (Spring Forward) – Use the dropdown calendar to choose the appropriate DST start date, or highlight the portion of the date or time to be changed and use the scroll arrows that appear to make the change, or manually enter the start date.

– DST End Date (Fall Back) – Use the dropdown calendar to choose the appropriate DST end date, or highlight the portion of the date or time to be changed and use the scroll arrows that appear to make the change, or manually enter the end date.

•GMT Offset/Time Zone/Region Settings – This field allows you to specify the global time zone and region in which you are operating. When a new time zone/region is chosen from the dropdown list, the GMT offset is applied to the network time and DST start and end dates.

Setting the Date and Time Using the Keyboard

Do the following to use the keyboard to set system date and time:

1.Place the keyboard in Menu mode.

2.Enter 102, and then press Enter on the keyboard. The monitor will display lines for changing the date and time.

3.Using the keyboard joystick (pan controls) or left/right arrow keys, move to the date/time field that you want to change. The > and < characters will bracket the field you want to change.

4.Press Enter to set the field.

5.Using the joystick (tilt controls) or up/down arrow keys, adjust the field to the desired value.

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PropertiesFactory-Default or Existing Configuration Data in CPU Retrieving Configuration DataConfiguration Data File Only in PC Write to Mpcpu and/or Save Configuration To File dialog New Configuration File Login Manager dialog Adding a User LoginLogin dialog Logging in Users for CPU Read/Write AccessFile Edit Help Programming the MegaPower CPUEasy CPU Main Screen Overview Dropdown MenusExplore Menu Settings Window Display AreaChecking the System Status Monitor StatusCamera Status Passive Hot Switch Status Error Log Status Setting System Options Configuring the System− Installing a Tftp server Setting the Date and Time Using the Dialog Box Setting System Date and TimeSystem Date & Time dialog Setting the Date and Time Using the KeyboardConfiguring the Dome/PTZ Device Direct Connection Setting Port ConfigurationsDome/PTZ Device Direct Connect Configuration screen Creating Salvos Configuring SwitchingSalvos Preset or Pattern Dropdown List Creating Tours Deleting Salvos or Alarm 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Logon checkbox settings Deleting Keyboard/User Priorities Settings Configuring the Keyboard/User Priority SettingsDeleting Satellite Sites Controlling Access with PartitionsDefining Satellite Sites Associating Cameras to MonitorsPartitions cameras to monitors screen Changing Calling Contacts Editing Camera DefinitionsRemoving Calling Contacts Associating Keyboards to CamerasAdding a Range of Cameras Editing Keyboard DefinitionsDeleting Keyboard Definitions Adding Cameras to KeyboardsAssociating Keyboards to Monitors Removing Monitors or Satellite Sites Access from KeyboardsAdding Monitors to Keyboards Adding Monitor Access to KeyboardsRemoving Monitors from Keyboards Associating Keyboards to SatellitesAdding Site Access to Keyboards Adding Satellite Sites to Keyboards Associating Monitors to CamerasRemoving Satellite Sites from Keyboards Adding Monitor Definitions Adding Contacts Adding a Range of CamerasPerforming a Ping Test Other Declarations DeclarationsRegulatory Compliance Regulatory TypeScope of License Appendix a End User License AgreementExport Restrictions Appendix B MegaPower CPU System Defaults Appendix C MegaPower CPU Front Panel LCD Menu Structure Purpose Protocol Port Description Appendix D Port Number AssignmentsF1 Special Function Keys Appendix E Auxiliary Key Code FunctionsF2 Special Function Keys 62-F2 55-F260-F2 61-F2Video Loss Detection dropdown menu Appendix F Configuring Video Loss DetectionMegapower CPU ADMINISTRATOR’S Guide Alarm Display Indicators Appendix G Alarm Programming OverviewAlarm Receipt Alarm Arming and ResponseAppendix H Monitor Arming Methods Alarm Display MethodAlarm Queuing Method Alarm Clearance MethodMegapower CPU ADMINISTRATOR’S Guide Block Display, Sequence Queuing Appendix I Monitor Arming CodesSingle Display, Sequence Queuing Single Display, Hold QueuingDual Display, Hold and Sequence Queuing Block Display, Hold QueuingAppendix J Alarm Arming Notes Setting Up Satellite Sites Appendix K Satellite Configuration 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