S P E E D D O M E U L T R A V I I G L O S S A R Y

Alarm Actions

The assigned responses for the dome when inputs change from normal to abnormal

 

states. The dome may run a Preset, Pattern, or have no assigned action for each of the

 

four dome inputs. The dome may also send alarm states to the host controller for

 

processing. See also Input and Normal Input State.

Apple Peel

The default pattern of the SpeedDome Ultra VII. This pattern consists of three complete

Pattern

revolutions starting at the ceiling line and tilting down 30° each revolution.

Areas

Programmed start and end points of the dome's field of view around its pan axis. Each

 

area is a part of a circular viewing area that extends around the dome. The areas can be

 

different sizes. Up to 16 areas can be programmed for the dome.

Automatic “Flip”

Allows the dome to automatically turn 180-degrees when the camera tilts to its lower

feature

limit and stays in that position for a brief delay. When the dome flips (rotates), the

 

camera starts moving upward as long as the tilt control is kept in the down position.

 

Once the control is released, the tilt control returns to its normal operational mode. The

 

flip feature is useful when you need to track someone who walks directly beneath the

 

dome and continues on the other side. This is also referred to as “proportional flip.”

Automatic Gain

Allows for the amplification of the video signal in scenes with minimal ambient light.

Control (AGC)

Many low-light scenes result in picture noise. As gain is increased, the picture noise is

 

also amplified. When AGC is enabled, the value of the gain setting is based on feedback

 

from the camera. When AGC is disabled, the camera uses the value set for the manual

 

gain setting. The trade-off between picture level and noise may be adjusted when AGC

 

is disabled. See also Open Shutter.

Configuration

The text overlay menu system used for setting dome features. The utility is accessed

Utility

using a keystroke combination. The utility provides settings for camera functions,

 

zoom, alarms, text display, and password protection.

Direction

Provides for the display of the camera dome's pointing direction based on the North

Indicators

setting. This information appears on the top line of the monitor when the setting is

 

enabled. In addition, the tilt setting appears on the left side of the monitor. By default,

 

North is set to 0° Pan/Tilt. This setting may be changed using the Set North Position

 

setting. See also North Position.

Dome

A Dome Configuration Menu choice that provides essential information about the

Information

SpeedDome Ultra VI camera dome if service is required. When you view this screen,

 

you can determine the dome type, mnemonic, software version, serial number, and

 

manufacture date. The information on this screen cannot be modified. See Dome

 

Statistics.

Dome Statistics

A feature that identifies the operating statistics for the dome. The information displayed

 

represents either runtime in seconds or number of occurrences. See Dome Information.

Dome Status

Relates to zoom, focus, and iris settings. You may choose to have this information

Information

displayed on the monitor when any of these settings change. If display of status

 

information is enabled, it appears in the upper left corner of the monitor.

Flip

To automatically rotate the dome 180° from its current pointing position.

 

See Automatic “Flip” feature.