Bosch Appliances VG5 600 AutoTrack Optimization, Mount/Mounting Surface Stability, Field of View

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Mount/Mounting Surface Stability

– Mount the camera in the most stable position. Avoid locations affected by vibrations,

such as those caused by a roof-top air conditioner. These vibrations may cause complications when the camera zooms-in on a target.

– Use the pendant arm mount, if possible. This mount option provides the most stability for the camera.

– Use guy wires to protect against strong winds if using the parapet mount.

Field of View

– Select a location and viewing angle that allows the flow of people to move across the camera’s field of view.

– Avoid motion that moves directly towards the camera.

– Avoid locations that attract large numbers of people, such as retail stores or intersections.

Unwanted Motion

– Use the Virtual Masking feature (see Section 7.3 Virtual Masking, page 50) to mask unwanted motion from trees or cars.

Bosch recommends that you draw the virtual mask 10% larger than the object to be masked.

– Avoid neon lights, flashing lights, night time lights, and reflected light (from a window or mirror, for example). The flickering of these lights can affect the AutoTrack operation. Use a Virtual Mask to hide these type of lights if they cannot be avoided.

– Check the virtual mask periodically to ensure that it still covers the entire object to be masked. Adjust the mask if necessary.

7.2.2

AutoTrack Optimization

 

 

The AutoDome achieves optimum tracking performance when the focal length of the lens

 

 

during AutoPan is as close to the focal length of the lens during an AutoTrack operation. The

 

 

ambient light conditions also affect the AutoTrack performance.

 

 

Dynamic Light Conditions

 

 

 

 

The ambient lighting conditions affect AutoTrack performance, especially in outdoor dynamic

 

 

lighting conditions that change daily or hourly. To optimize the AutoTrack performance under

 

 

changing light conditions, Bosch recommends that you configure the AutoTrack Sensitivity

 

 

and the AutoPan speeds.

 

 

 

 

Bosch recommends setting the AutoTrack Sensitivity to Auto and suggests the following

 

 

AutoPan speed for outdoor conditions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camera Focal Length

Maximum Suggested AutoPan Speed

 

 

 

 

(degrees/sec)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Near-field (Wide Angle)

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mid-field

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Far-field (Telephoto)

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you need a higher AutoPan speed, set the AutoTrack Sensitivity to a value between 1 and 10 in the Advanced Feature Setup menu.

Bosch Security Systems, Inc.

User Manual

F.01U.270.005 2.0 2012.06

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Contents AutoDome 600 Series Analog PTZ Cam- era Page Table of Contents Keyboard Commands by Number Advanced Features Bosch Menu locked PTZ Setup unlocked Other MenusTroubleshooting Guide User Command Table Appendix FastAddress Conversions IndexGetting Started Powering OnEstablishing AutoDome Control For each of the system componentsBasic Keyboard Operation Keyboard CommandsLCD FastAddress Setting the Camera AddressTo set an address for a camera without an address To change or clear an address for a camera with an addressSpecial Passwords Setting PasswordsPassword Security Level To set or change a password locked commandTo open the main Setup Menu locked command Setup MenuSetup Menu On-Screen Display Menu NavigationCamera Setup Menu Auto ATWInternal OFFPAL Lens SetupExit Auto Focus Auto IrisSpot PTZ Setup MenuConstant FastNormal Momentary Display Setup MenuSector 1-16 Press Focus/Iris to blank or Edit Scene Title to accessPrivacy Masking Edit Sector TitleCommunication Setup Menu Alarm I/O Setup Inputs Setup Alarm I/O SetupInputs NoneOutputs Setup Outputs Setup MenuAlarm Relay OutputsRule Setup Rule Setup MenuRule None Advanced Feature Setup Advanced Feature Setup MenuLanguage Menu Diagnostics Menu Bist 11.1 Alarm Status Submenu Setting AutoPan Mode Common AutoDome User Commands unlocked2Setting Preset Shots Specifying a Shot or a Sector Title 4Configuring Preposition ToursTo start Preposition Tour To stop a Preposition Tour6Recording Tours 5Programming the Inactivity OperationUsing an American Dynamics Controller Setting FastAddress with Alternative ProtocolsAlternative Control Protocols Enter FastAddress Exit Command LockFastAddress New Fast Address Saved Setup Menu 2Using a Pelco ControllerSetting FastAddress with a Pelco Keyboard Hardware Configuration Pelco Protocol ModeKeyboard Command User Action Description Pattern Pelco Keyboard CommandsAux On / Aux Off Aux OnPreset Command Description Special Preset CommandsPreset Initiates Preset TourPelco On-Screen Menus Pelco menu Bosch menu Setup Menu Command Lock lockedBosch Menu locked Camera Setup unlocked PTZ Setup unlockedPelco Camera Setup Menu provides access to camera settings OutdoorOther Menus Keyboard Commands by Number Zone Title Menu Enters Zone Title menu. Refer to Refer to .8 Azimuth, Elevation, Compass Directions, Locked Function Comm Command Description Key Alarm Rules Advanced FeaturesControlling Alarm Rules Alarm Rule ExamplesExample 2 Advanced Alarm Rule Click the Online Config button and then expand Alarm Example 3 Advanced Alarm Rule using AutoTrackClick Output Option Select Shot from the Type drop-down listOutput Option 6 Configuration AutoTrack Operation AutoTrack Settings and RecommendationsMount/Mounting Surface Stability AutoTrack OptimizationField of View Unwanted MotionVirtual Masking Setting AutoTrack Optimization ParametersPrivacy Masking Consistent Light ConditionsMotion Detection with Region of Interest Preset positions 90 throughImage Stabilization 7Pre-position Tour8Azimuth, Elevation, and Compass Directions Setting the Azimuth Zero PointAzimuth Range Compass Direction Function Command Description Key Number AutoHome Recalibration Commands and SettingsDisplaying Azimuth, Elevation, and Compass Headings Readings and the compass heading in the following wayPreset or Recorded Tour Using the AutoHome RecalibrationSetting Values AutoHome Recalibration OperationIf O.K., then If using a non-Bosch power supply Troubleshooting GuideIf O.K., then If there is power to the AutoDome, then VG5 AutoDome Operation and ControlCannot access user If amber LED does not light when given PTZ commands, thenSettings No camera controlDoes not switch If O.K., then Automatically when Setting FastAddressWith an American Dynamics KeyboardLow Voltage flashing Inside of OutdoorOn monitor display Audio Connections with an VG5 600 Series AutoDome 2VG5 Series AutoDome AudioProblem Solution No Audio Poor Audio Problem Solution If O.K., thenUser Command Table AutoDome 600 Series Analog PTZ Camera User Command Table en Block Appendix FastAddress ConversionsGroup Numerics IndexCommand lock 36 Command Lock menu 37 commands Setup Custom tour PTZ En Index AutoDome 600 Series Analog PTZ Camera Page Page Page Bosch Security Systems, Inc