You can change an existing Salvo number. If the new Salvo number already exists, you will be prompted to choose another number or delete the existing one prior to using the new Salvo number.
Any cameras and/or alarm contacts assigned to the previous Salvo number will remain assigned to the new Salvo number. Also, any references to the previous Salvo number in the Alarms – Contact Definitions screen will be changed to reference the new Salvo number.
•Salvos Name – Enter a descriptive name for the each Salvo. The name represents different actions to be performed when the Salvo runs. Define the characteristics of each entry by completing the remaining fields on this screen.
•Cameras Tab – The Cameras tab contains the following fields:
−Position – An automatically assigned number that identifies the location of the camera for the Salvo.
−CameraNumber – Identifies by its pseudo number the camera to be used in the salvo. If the Link field is set to Salvo, the number in this field refers to the Salvo number.
−Preset or Pattern – Identifies a Preset
Figure 65. Salvos Preset or Pattern Dropdown List
oFor a Preset number, enter a numeric value into the Preset or Pattern field. Ensure there is no prefix displayed as part of the numeric
value entered. If the “Pat” prefix is displayed, select “General Preset Number” from the dropdown list to remove it.
oFor a Pattern number, enter a numeric value, and then select “Pattern Specific Number” from the dropdown list. The numeric value entered will now contain a “Pat” prefix.
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−Aux – Identifies an auxiliary device to be included as an action and determines the state that the auxiliary will switch to when the Salvo runs. To determine whether an auxiliary operates when a Salvo runs, select one of the following:
o Don’t Care – Ignores the auxiliary
o Aux
o Aux
−Link – Determines the next action associated with the Salvo. Select one of the following.
o Yes – Causes the next camera entry in the Salvo to be called to the next continuous monitor
o No – Causes the Salvo to stop at the camera position chosen above
o Salvo – Calls another Salvo to run and stops the current Salvo
•Alarm Contacts Tab – The Alarm Contacts tab shows the contact definitions that are assigned to the Salvo. This tab is
Note: Only contact definitions with Link values of “Salvo” and “Salvo Group Ack” will be assigned the Salvo Number specified in the Alarms – Contact Definitions screen “Camera or Salvo” field.
The Alarm Contacts tab contains the following fields:
Figure 66. Salvos Alarm Contacts tab screen
−Contact No. – Number of the alarm contact associated with the salvo
−Preset or Pattern – Pattern or preset number associated with the salvo
−Link – Choose either Salvo or Salvo Group Ack
−Aux – Choose either Don’t Care, Aux 1 On, Aux 1 Off, Aux 2 On, Aux 2 Off, Aux 3 On, Aux 3 Off, Aux 4 On, or Aux 4 Off
−Dwell – Enter the time, in seconds, the salvo will display on the set of monitors
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