LTC 8506/00 PC-to-Console Port RS-232 Cable

bridge between an existing Allegiant and the new digital based CCTV system (the 'satellite') that uses digital video encoders and decoders. With VASA, the new IP technology is totally transparent to the existing Allegiant users who continue to use their Intuikey CCTV keyboards for video switching and PTZ control on classic ana- log monitors.

VASA supports the Allegiant LTC 8100 through the LTC 8900 Series matrix switch- ers. In addition to PTZ control, VASA provides auxiliary and preposition control of the IP-based cameras. VASA improves the ROI on existing capital assets, removes the need for training, and reduces the risk for adopting new technology by incre- mentally adding to the system. The integration is seamless and the transition is designed to be imperceptible.

Allegiant Satellite Software Development Kit

The Allegiant Satellite Software Development Kit (SDK) is a fully supported set of libraries, documentation, and samples targeted at PC-based application software that is used to control 3rd party CCTV matrix systems or manage IP-based digital video networks. Since the SDK can be used to create customized solutions for unique, specific problems, customers looking to integrate an Allegiant matrix system with products offered by other manufacturers is readily accomplished. For the thou- sands of existing Allegiant customers, it also provides a bridge to integrate or expand their systems with IP based products gradually rather than a total and instantaneous replacement.

When operating in an Allegiant satellite system configuration, an Allegiant master generates switching and PTZ data that is typically used to control a remote Allegiant satellite matrix. Using the SDK, the video switching commands and PTZ data from the master system are converted into an ActiveX interface allowing developers to easily translate this information into formats used to control other original equip- ment manufacturer's (OEM) systems. The SDK also supports an ability to translate repetitive type Allegiant PTZ commands to their indefinite equivalents, resulting in reduced interface traffic and lower bandwidth demands when controlling IP based networks.

The level of integration available with the SDK results in a robust interface that pro- vides transparent operation to the existing Allegiant operators. Operators continue to use their existing CCTV keyboards for selecting video and control of PTZ devices on the Allegiant monitors. This type of solution improves the return of investment on existing capital assets, removes the need for training, and reduces the risk for adopting new technology by incrementally adding to the system.

The SDK is compatible with all models of the Allegiant Series switchers. In addition to video switching commands and PTZ control, auxiliaries and prepositions are also supported. The SDK is supplied with five sample applications. Three (3) applica- tions use C++ to demonstrate incorporating the SDK in a console, an ATL, and an

MFC application. In addition, samples using Visual Basic®, and Microsoft's .NET Framework are included.

6.22 LTC 8506/00 PC-to-Console Port RS-232 Cable

The LTC 8506/00 is an RS-232 grade cable with 9-pin D-connectors on each end that is used to connect an Allegiant's system's console port to a standard PC COM port. This cable is included in the Allegiant LTC 8059 MCS and the LTC 8850 Alle- giant GUI packages. Length is approximately 3 m (10 ft).

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