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This Allegiant video switcher/control system combines both switching and com- puter technology to provide powerful performance and unique system features for the security user. Offering full matrix switching capability, this system can be pro- grammed to display the video from any camera on any monitor, either manually or via independent automatic switching sequences.
The LTC 8500 Series Allegiant system can handle up to 64 cameras and eight (8) monitors in a full crosspoint configuration. It can also accommodate 128 alarm points, up to eight (8) system keyboards, a computer system console port, and a log- ging printer port.
This system can be programmed with up to 60 sequences that can be run indepen- dently of each other, in either a forward or reverse direction. Any of the sequences can utilize the SalvoSwitching capability where any number of system monitors may be selected to switch as a synchronized group. Using the optional LTC 8059/00 Master Control Software (MCS) package or the LTC 8850/00 Bosch Graphical User Interface (GUI), sequences can be made to activate and deactivate automatically, based upon the time of day and the day of week.
The series supports variable speed control and full programming functions of
AutoDome® Series dome cameras. In addition, support for
With the addition of an external LTC 8540/00 Alarm Interface unit, an external contact closure or logic level can be used to automatically display any camera. Any monitor or group of monitors can be set to display cameras under alarm conditions. The base system contains three (3)
System operation and programming is accomplished using a
This system includes a
Enhanced programming and switching features can be obtained by utilizing a stan-
dard Windows® equipped PC and the optional LTC 8059/00 MCS package or the LTC 8850/00 GUI Software. A user friendly spreadsheet format provides the ability to enter camera titles, enter operator names, schedule up to 64 timed events, change system parameters, program camera sequences, install lockouts, and access the advanced alarm handling screens with speed and efficiency. The programmed infor- mation may then be transferred into the Allegiant system, stored on disk, or printed from a PC.
The LTC 8850/00 Bosch GUI Software is designed around an intuitive graphic- based interface. This software provides high performance programming, control,
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