Pelco Manual C501M-B (10/97) 5-1
5.0 PROGRAMMING THE CM85OO
All programming for the CM8500 is done from the sys-
tem keyboard(s). Since the CM8500 is a password ac-
cessed system, any keyboard in the system may be used
for programming. Program information is entered directly
from the keyboard with the use of menus accessed and
“pulled down” on the data monitor. The data monitor is
the monitor connected to the system via the keyboard.
Accessibility to these menus also is based on user pass-
word and priority tables. A very structured, secure, and
flexible system management scheme is made possible
through the use of these programs. All operational pa-
rameters are controlled by user-programmable system
software.
• Camera video and control
• Monitor accessibility
• Video switching
• Alarm interface functions
• Tour functions
• Daily event scheduling
• PTZ preset and pattern functions, and
• Auxiliary functions
are some of the CM8500 System operations that are
programmable.
Please read the following programming sections closely
prior to system initialization and be sure you under-
stand each section. If, for any reason, there are any ques-
tions regarding programming or operation please call
Pelco at (800)289-9100 or FAX us toll-free at (800)289-
9150.
Figure 11. CM8505D Keyboard/Controller
5.1 THE KEYBOARD/CONTROLLER
5.1.1 General
The CM8505 Series keyboard is the primary input de-
vice for programming and operating the System 8500.
All keyboards are full-function keyboards. The CM8505D
Desktop keyboard/controller is illustrated in Figure 11.
5.1.2 Joystick
The joystick serves two purposes; A. To control the move-
ment of a selected pan and tilt or scanning device in the
operating (run) mode, and B. To control cursor move-
ment in the programming (edit) mode of operation. Its
operation is much like a “mouse”. The movement of the
stick “steers” the cursor, and the push button on the top
of the stick is used to “point” or “select” your choice.
The joystick control on all CM8505 model keyboards is
of the proportional type that allows for vector solving
control of all Pelco Spectra™, Intercept® and Legacy®
variable speed pan and tilt devices. The farther the stick
is deflected from center, the faster the pan and/or tilt will
move. With the button depressed a “turbo” mode is
achieved, allowing the pan and tilt to move at its greatest
rate of speed in pan.
Standard single-speed devices are compatible with the
controller as well. When controlling fixed speed de-
vices, only the direction of joystick movement (not the
magnitude of movement), affects the operation of the
pan/tilt device. See the corresponding Product Specifi-
cation Sheets for individual specifications.