16 Keyboard Operation
16.1 General
Primary operation of an Allegiant switcher is controlled via the system keyboard.
The two types of keyboards currently available are:
•Conventional LTC 8555 Series (incorporates LEDs and pushbuttons).
•IntuiKey model (uses dynamic LCD menu screens).
General operation steps for both keyboard models follows. Refer to the individual instruction manuals supplied with the keyboard for additional information.
As the system is supplied from the factory, various user selectable features are set to a default state. See Chapter 13, “Factory Default Settings,” on page 33 for complete feature descriptions. Since these features are user selectable and can have a signifi- cant effect on the operation of the system, it is important to take note of any changes that may be in effect.
16.2 System Commands
Keyboard Log-in Procedure
| Keyboard modes: |
| • Factory default, a keyboard is ready for use as soon as power is applied to the |
| system. |
| • System operator must |
| is configured to use the keyboard |
| number and password. Up to 32 user numbers are available, each having |
| default priority level. User specific priority levels can be changed only via the |
| optional |
| ware. Refer to the software manual for complete details. |
| If the |
| show flashing dashes in their display. IntuiKey keyboards prompt for entry of a user |
| number when attempting to enter the main Allegiant softscreen menu. |
| Enter your assigned user number via the numeric keypad and press [Enter]. When |
| prompted, enter the password. Invalid passwords cause the keyboard to revert to its |
| initial state. Once the |
| tor numbers in its display. |
| Upon logging in, the monitor controlled by the keyboard may automatically switch |
| to a |
| system administrator (via the optional MCS package) and may not function if the |
| monitor is running a sequence and/or in an alarm condition. |
NOTE | The information below applies to both IntuiKey keyboards and the LTC 8555 |
| Series keyboards. Where applicable, button designations specific to IntuiKey |
| keyboards are shown in plain text. Equivalent button designations that apply to |
| the LTC 8555 Series keyboards are placed in brackets ([ ]) immediately after |
| the IntuiKey button text. |
EN 44 | Bosch Security Systems December 13, 2005 |