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SensorRail™ IIIe ADRL3TRK Series

SpeedDome® Ultra Programmable Dome on a Rail

User Guide

The SensorRail IIIe system is compatible with all current AD matrix switchers and controllers. Communication between the control device and the rail system is done using an AD RS-422 protocol.

Note: The matrix switcher perceives the rail as a dome camera. Therefore, all dome features are available except privacy zone, competitor’s dome protocols, home position, direction indicators, freeze frame, and iris features.

Controlling the Rail System

The following devices can be used to control the dome camera as it moves along the rail:

•AD Keyboard (AD2079 / AD2088 / AD2089)

•ADTTE / ADTT16E Touch Tracker®

•VM96 Matrix Switcher

•MegaPower LT

•AD200/300/1100.

About this Manual

This user manual describes how to operate the SensorRail™ IIIe system using AD matrix switchers and controllers. This guide does not explain how to:

•Operate matrix switchers and controllers. See instructions included with the device.

•How to install the product. See Installation Guide 8200-0593-02

•Service the system. See Service Guide 8200- 0593-03.

Product Description

The SensorRail IIIe system enables a SpeedDome Ultra dome camera to transmit video as it moves along a rail to the ideal surveillance position. The system consists of:

•Camera trolley that includes a SpeedDome Ultra VII dome camera, an electronic positioning board, and an RF video link system.

•A rail that the camera trolley runs along.

•PowerRail module that supplies dc power to the trolley and converts data.

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Depending on the camera trolley configuration, you move the trolley along the rail by using the Iris OPEN/CLOSE keys (or Focus NEAR/FAR keys) on the Touch Tracker or AD keyboard.

•Press iris OPEN (or focus NEAR) to move the trolley forward.

•Press iris CLOSE (or focus FAR) to move the trolley backward.

Note: Dome Auto-Focus mode is available by simultaneously pressing the iris OPEN and CLOSE keys.

IRIS

FOCUS

SpeedDome Ultra VIII: If this dome is installed in the trolley, the following features are not recommended:

•Privacy Zones

•Direction Indicators.

•Freeze frame

•Home position

Even if these features are operational, their function depends on the dome remaining stationary.

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