6System Accessory Components

The Allegiant Series accessory products provide many optional features to the base system. A brief description of accessory products is provided below. Complete spec- ification information can be found in respective product data sheets. Applicable accessories are designed to be compatible throughout the Allegiant Series.

6.1LTC 8540/00 Alarm Interface Unit

The LTC 8540/00 is an alarm gathering unit which accepts up to 64 dry contact clo- sures or logic level inputs from remote sensing devices such as door contacts, PIRs, etc. and then reports this alarm information to the main CPU bay. Alarm inputs may be configured in groups of 32 to accept either normally open or normally closed contacts. This unit provides eight (8) relay outputs which can be used to drive external alerting devices, DVR's, and other devices.

6.2LTC 8568 and LTC 8768 Signal Distribution Units

The signal distribution is a main site control code distribution and line driver units are available for communicating to receiver/drivers, switcher followers, and Alle- giant Satellite systems. The LTC 8568/00 Signal Distribution Unit provides 32 sepa- rate outputs for driving up to 256 remote devices. Either “star” or “daisy chain” wiring configurations may be used. The LTC 8768/00 Signal Distribution unit is similar to the LTC 8568/00, except that it provides 64 separate outputs for driving up to 512 remote devices.

6.3IntuiKey Series KBD-Universal Keyboard

The IntuiKey KBD-UNIVERSAL is a full function keyboard used for control and programming of the Allegiant Series matrix switchers. Backlit LCD screens provide a multi-language display of softkey menus and status information. Integral variable speed joystick and zoom lens controls are standard for operating fixed or variable speed pan/tilt/zoom equipped cameras. Both Allegiant RS-485 and Allegiant RS-232 keyboard protocols are supported.

In addition to the Allegiant Series, the KBD-UNIVERSAL model IntuiKey can be used to simultaneously control Divar Series DVRs, System4 Series multiplexers, and access ADIM based DVR control screens.

6.4KBD-Rack Keyboard Mounting Kit

Rack-mounting kit designed to provide vertical, horizontal, or inclined mounting for IntuiKey keyboards.

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Bosch Security Systems December 13, 2005

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