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The LTC 8100 Series, LTC 8200 Series, and LTC 8300
Series Allegiant® video switcher/control systems
combine both switching and computer technology to
provide powerful performance and unique system
features for the security user. Offering full matrix
switching capability, these systems can be programmed
to display the video from any camera on any monitor,
either manually or via independent automatic switching
sequences.
These systems provide from 8 camera inputs, 2 monitor
outputs to 32 camera inputs, 6 monitor outputs, 2 to 4
keyboards, 8 to 32 direct connect alarm input points, an
integral signal distribution unit, and a computer
interface port. A logging printer port is available in the
LTC 8300 Series systems.
These systems can be programmed with up to 60
sequences which can be run independently of each
other in either a forward or reverse direction.
Any of the sequences can utilize the SalvoSwitching
capability where any number of system monitors may be
selected to switch as a group. Using the optional
LTC 8059/00 Master Control Software package or the
LTC 8850/00 Graphical User Interface software
package, sequences can be made to activate and
deactivate automatically based upon the time of day and
the day of week.
Utilizing the unit’s integral signal distribution ports,
connections to on-site receiver/drivers are easily made.
On-site receiver/drivers provide operator control of pan,
tilt, zoom; multiple pre-positions; four auxiliaries; autopan,
and random scan. These systems also support
variable speed operation and full programming
functions of AutoDome® Series dome cameras.
When combined with an LTC 8016 Allegiant Bilinx™ Data
Interface unit, these switcher/controllers support
operations using Bilinx communication. With Bilinx, PTZ
control is accomplished using a bidirectional
communication protocol embedded in the video signal
of Bosch Dinion™ and AutoDome® CCTV cameras. In
addition, Bilinx uses the standard video cable to
transmit alarm and status messages from the cameras,
providing superior performance without the need for
separate data transmission cables.
With their built-in alarm interface capability, an external
contact closure or logic level can be used to
automatically activate any camera to be displayed. Any
monitor or group of monitors can be set to display
cameras under alarm conditions. The base system
contains three built in alarm response modes: basic,
auto-build, and sequence & display. In addition to these
three modes, the PC-based software packages offer the
ability to combine any or all of the three standard modes
within the same system. Alarm video may be selected to
reset either manually or automatically. In addition, a
16‑character alarm title can be selected to appear
instead of the camera title during alarm conditions.
System operation and programming is accomplished
using a full-function, ergonomically designed keyboard
(sold separately). Built-in operator priority levels and
the ability to restrict certain operators from controlling
designated functions provide maximum flexibility.
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These systems include a black outlined 48-character onscreen
display for time-date, camera number, camera ID
(16-characters), an icon to identify controllable
cameras, and monitor (12-characters) or status
information. Over 235 characters are available when
programming camera ID and monitor titles.
Utilizing a Windows®-based PC and the optional
LTC 8059/00 Master Control Software package or
LTC 8850/00 GUI software, enhanced programming and
switching features can be obtained. A user-friendly
spreadsheet format provides the ability to enter camera
and monitor titles, program of operator names and
priorities, 64 timed event actions, change system
parameters, program camera sequences, install
lockouts, and access the advanced alarm handling
screens with speed and efficiency. The programmed
information may then be transferred into the Allegiant
system, stored on disk, or printed out directly from a
printer connected to the PC.
The LTC 8850/00 Bosch GUI software is designed
around an intuitive graphic-based interface. The GUI
provides high performance programming, control and
monitoring of all system functions by using on-screen
icons to reflect real time status of the devices controlled
by the system. The LTC 8850/00 GUI software also
provides the ability to monitor system status events.
System alarms, switching functions, sequence events,
keyboard actions, and video loss information can be
viewed in real time on the PC screen and, if desired,
logged to the PC hard drive.
The software also provides the ability to enable an onscreen
indicator for easy identification of controllable
cameras.
The LTC 8300 Series contain a logging printer output
port which accepts a standard RS 232 serial printer. This
provides a permanent record of system status showing
time and date for changes such as: incoming alarms,
acknowledgment of alarms, sequence loading, user logon
to keyboard, transfer of system tables and
sequences, video loss messages, and a power up reset
message. In addition, the printer can be used to obtain
a hard copy of the system's configuration tables and
sequences.
These systems provide powerful macro capabilities. The
macros can be activated using Allegiant Series
keyboards, system time event functions, alarm
activations, and via special function icons in the
LTC 8850/00 GUI software.
These systems can serve as the master switcher in a
SatelliteSwitch® configuration. This innovative
SatelliteSwitch feature enables a single system to
communicate with remotely located "Satellite" systems.
Any Allegiant model can serve as a master or remote
Satellite switcher. This powerful feature permits the
design of a distributed matrix video switching system
with control at one central location and individual
control at the local sites. The main control site can view/
control local cameras plus cameras located at any of the
remotely distributed Satellite sites. The Satellite sites
can view/control only cameras associated with their
own site. When used in this type of configuration, the
main system can access up to 256 cameras located
anywhere in the system.
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