Details
Bosch LTC 8500 Series Allegiant Matrix/Control Systems - Modular
LTC 8500 Series Key Features
• | 64 Camera by 8 monitor switching |
• | 8 Independent keyboards |
• | Modular construction |
• | Powerful alarm handling capabilities |
• | SalvoSwitching and SatelliteSwitch capability |
LTC 8500 Series Description
The LTC 8500 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.
The LTC 8500 Series provide versatile modular construction accommodating up to
64 camera inputs, 8 monitor outputs, 8 keyboards, 128 alarm points, a computer
interface port, and a logging printer port.
Functions
Sequencing Capabilities
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 Salvo Switching capability where any number of system
monitors may be selected to switch as a group. Using the optional LTC 8559/00
Master Control Software package or LTC 8850/00 GUI Allegiant Server, sequences
can be made to activate and deactivate automatically based upon the time of day
and the day of week.
Camera Control
On-site receiver/drivers permit operator control of pan, tilt, zoom, multiple
pre-positions, four auxiliaries, auto-pan, and random scan. An integral local
test function is also a standard feature. The LTC 8500 Series also supports
variable speed operation and full programming functions of AutoDome series dome
cameras.
Bilinx® Capability
When combined with an LTC 8016 Allegiant Bilinx Data Interface unit, these
switchers/controllers support operations using Bilinx communication. With
Bilinx, PTZ control is accomplished using a bi-directional 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.
Macro Capabilities
The LTC 8500 system provides powerful macro capabilities. The macros can be
activated using Allegiant system keyboards, system time event functions, alarm
activations, and via special function icons in the LTC 8850/00 GUI software.
Alarm Capabilities
With the addition of the LTC 8540/00 Series alarm interface accessory unit, 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 and display. In addition
to these three modes, the PC based software packages now includes the ability to
combine any or all 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
System operation and programming is accomplished using a full-function,
ergonomically designed keyboard. Up to 8 keyboards may be used in the system.
Built-in operator priority levels and the ability to restrict certain operators
from controlling designated functions provide maximum flexibility.
Programming/Software Capabilities
The LTC 8500 Series includes a 48-character on-screen display for time-date,
camera number, camera ID (16 characters), an icon to identify controllable
cameras, and monitor (12 characters) or status information. Over 250 characters
are available when programming camera ID and monitor titles.
Utilizing a Windows-based PC and the LTC 8059/00 Master Control Software package
or LTC 8850/00 Graphical User Interface (GUI) software, enhanced programming and
switching features can be obtained. A user-friendly spreadsheet format provides
the ability to enter camera titles, operator names, 64 timed events, change
system parameters, program camera sequences, install lockouts, and access the
advanced alarm handling screens with speed and efficiency. The program
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 LTC 8500 Series contains 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 of changes, such as: incoming alarms,
acknowledgment of alarms, loading of sequences, user log-on to keyboard,
transfer of system tables and sequences, 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.
Expansion Capabilities
The LTC 8500 Series can serve as the Master switcher in a SatelliteSwitch
configuration. This innovative SatelliteSwitch feature enables a single LTC 8500
Series system to communicate with up to 64 remotely located "Satellite" systems.
Any Allegiant system model can serve as a remote Satellite switcher. This
powerful feature permits the design of a distributed type system. 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 LTC 8500 Series system can access up to 256 cameras located anywhere in
the system.
LTC 8500 Series Ordering
information
Product Code | Description |
LTC 8501/50 | Allegiant Matrix Switcher up to 64 camera inputs, 8 monitor outputs, incl. single bay, CPU and power supply, 230 VAC, 50 Hz |
LTC 8501/60 | Allegiant Matrix Switcher up to 64 camera inputs, 8 monitor outputs, incl. single bay, CPU and power supply, 120 VAC, 60 Hz |
LTC 8521/00 | Camera Input Module for LTC 8500, 8 camera inputs per card |
LTC 8532/00 | Monitor Output Module for LTC 8500, 2 monitor outputs per card |