Panasonic Admin Console Wj Mpu955 Users Guide

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Alarm Input/Output 
 
Alarm input and alarm output ports are used for alarm action purposes, and although each 
has a specific function, both are configured within this section.   
 
Each encoder supplies 8 ports – 4 are input ports, 4 are output ports.  Because of this, 4 
consecutive IDs must be configured with the same directional type - either input or output.  
For example, if ID 1 is configured as an input port, then IDs 2-4 must be input ports as 
well. 
 
Then, port 5 through port 8 must be configured as output ports.   
 
Although the system controller operator must control the I/O ports by logical number, 
these ports are viewable within MPU955 Admin Console by both ID and logical port 
numbers. 
 
 
Definition 
 
1.  Select the I/O Ports command from the Controller menu 
 
 
  
						

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Add, Edit, Delete, or Replicate alarm I/O port records as needed using the four icons at 
the bottom of this window. Deleting a port will delete the entire bank that port is part of. 
 
 
 A l a r m I/O PORTS – Definition 
Field Data 
ID Unique record ID assigned by MPU955 Admin Console as an I/O port is added, in order to identify the 
port to the system. 
MPU955 Admin Console automatically generates this number in consecutive order.  Upon adding I/O 
ports, the system will automatically assign the next available number. 
Component ID and sequence ID numbers are used primarily in the permission tabs to identify one 
component or sequence from another in row and column style.  Since logical and local numbers are not 
necessarily unique or consecutive, and the permission grids must be displayed as consecutive, unique 
numbers, MPU955 Admin Console generates these ID numbers.  1 to 1,024. 
Logical Assigned by an NSS administrator, enabling operators to address this port.  An operator will select alarm 
I/O ports by logical number.  1 to 65,534. 
Type Click on either Input or Output.  Input Example: Fire exit door opening.  Output Examples: Unlock/lock 
a door.  Alarm to firefighters.  Call for police.  Call for medical rescue. 
Each type must be configured in groups of 8.   
 Switch:        
Digital / Analog Note: Analog is only selectable in ASC960 Admin Console 4.0. Contact your Panasonic representative 
for details. 
Bank and I/O Choose a Bank (which consist of 4 digital ports). The port numbers (I/O) are automatically assigned. 
For each bank, 4 records are added.  
Once a record is created, only Logical number and Dwell Time can be edited. 
Deleting a port will delete the entire bank that port is part of. 
Dwell Time Time available for a momentary output.  Up to 59:59 (min:sec) 
Dwell time will only be enabled for output type I/O circuits. 
  
						

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68  Permissions 
 
Modify or copy I/O port permissions in the same manner described in the Camera 
Permissions section, beginning on page 56.   
 
The Controller permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny a system 
controller the ability to seize a specific I/O port.  The Modes section of this tab is 
described on page 13 
 
The Other tab shows which Alarm ID numbers are using a particular Alarm I/O port. 
 
 
The permission grid’s dimensions are based on the maximum capacity for 
the chosen CPU size, not on physically installed components already in the 
database. 
  
						

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Monitors 
 
Monitors are generally viewed within MPU955 Admin Console by ID number, but can be 
viewed by area\local number, since the user will operate the NSS by selecting a monitor 
by local number within a specific area.   
 
Area\local numbers are displayed in MPU955 Admin Console as one whole number.  The 
four right-most digits represent the local number and the left-most one or two digits will 
represent the area.  For example, 10034 represents area 1 and local number 34, or 251100 
represents area 25 and local number 1100. 
 
Definition  
 
1.  Select the Monitors command from the Components menu 
 
 
 
 
 
Add, edit, delete, or replicate monitor records as needed using the four icons at the 
bottom of this window.  
						

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When deleting or modifying a monitor, be sure to check the Other tab to find 
references to other sections that the monitor will influence. 
 
When changing the Monitor Surveillance Area (MSA) of a monitor, make 
sure that any affected presets or alarm action target assignments are within the 
same area. 
 
 
Deleting a monitor will automatically delete the referenced 
permissions, but will not
 change any other references, such as 
sequences, presets, etc. 
 
 
 MONITORS – Definition 
Field Data 
ID  Unique record ID assigned by MPU955 Admin Console as a monitor is added, in order to identify one 
programmed monitor to the system. 
MPU955 Admin Console automatically generates this number in consecutive order.  Upon adding 
monitors, the system will automatically assign the next available number. 
Component ID and sequence ID numbers are used primarily in the permission tabs to identify one 
component or sequence from another in row and column style.  Since logical and local numbers are not 
necessarily unique or consecutive, and the permission grids must be displayed as consecutive, unique 
numbers, MPU955 Admin Console generates these ID numbers.  1 to 1,024. 
Area Unique number identifying a Monitor Surveillance Area (MSA) comprised of an array of monitors and 
one or more keyboard controllers.  1 to 64. 
Inserting a “0” indicates area 0.  This will disable the Area field in the OSD on the monitor. 
The use of areas is restricted to values of 1 to 64.  Only use area “0” when no areas are needed within the 
entire system. 
Click the Area button on the main window to view all components defined in a specific area. 
Local Unique number assigned by an NSS administrator, enabling operators to address this particular monitor 
within an area.  1 to 9,999. 
Operators will address specific monitors by selecting the local number with an area. 
 Switch:        
Digital / Analog Note: Analog is only selectable in ASC960 Admin Console 4.0. Contact your Panasonic representative 
for details. 
Ports Enter the video port number, which can be different from the ID number, if desired. 
Location Practical name indicating where this monitor is located.  Alphanumeric. 
Model Monitor model number assigned by its manufacturer. Alphanumeric. 
Ser. Monitor serial number assigned by its manufacturer. Alphanumeric. 
  
						

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Replicating a Monitor Definition 
 
1.  Highlight a configured monitor and click the Replicate button 
 
 
A confirmation message will appear asking “Are you sure you want to REPLICATE this 
monitor within this Area?” and explaining the replication rules: 
 
[1] Records will be generated according to ID. 
 
[2] ID will be incremented to the next available value. 
 
[3] Local #, Video Port will be incremented from a specified base value you assign.  
 
[4] If a record already exists with a matching value for any of these unique fields, that 
Target assignment will be skipped. 
 
[5] All other record values will be identical to the Source record. 
 
2.  Click Yes to continue or No to cancel 
 
 
 
Monitors can only be replicated within an area.  If you wish to replicate 
monitors in several areas, at least one monitor must be configured in each area. 
 
3.  Enter the number of monitors to create in the Target Size box 
 
4.  Enter the beginning base value of the local monitor number that you wish to 
begin incrementing from 
 
5.  Click the green check mark to add the series of monitors, or click the red X 
to cancel 
 
After clicking the green check mark, a message will appear letting you know how many 
records were actually generated, indicating if any records were skipped.  See Note section 
of page 55. 
 
Monitors existing within the specified range will not
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Permissions 
 
Modify or Copy Monitor permissions in the same manner described in the Camera 
Permissions section, beginning on page 56.   
 
The Camera permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny a monitor the 
ability to display a specific camera. 
 
The Controller permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny a system 
controller the ability to seize a specific monitor.  The Modes section of this tab is 
described on page 13 
 
Other 
 
The Other tab displays additional sections that a highlighted monitor will affect. 
 
This section is informational only, and changes cannot be made to the Group Sequences 
(not currently supported), Group Presets (not currently supported), or Targets the 
specified monitor will affect.  Changes must be made within the specific Group 
Sequence/Preset windows, accessed from their respective main menu options. 
 
 
  
						

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Operators  
 
Class Setup 
 
An operator is one who accesses the system via a system controller, selects resources, and 
controls selected system resources, such as cameras, monitors, sequences, etc. 
 
Before an operator can be defined, an operator class needs to be created. 
 
An operator class defines which functions an operator or groups of operators have 
privileges to perform. 
 
1.  Select the Operators command from the Component menu, and then select 
Class Setup 
 
 
 
 
 
2.  Enter an ID number and descriptive name for the class record you are 
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3.  Choose the privileges to grant the class by checking the boxes to the left of 
the desired privileges 
 
Be careful when assigning the CAM Lock privilege. When an 
operator uses CAM Lock, every
 camera in the system is locked.  
Other users can select cameras normally, but cannot control them. 
 
Operators with the CAM Lock Override privilege can override locked 
cameras on a camera-by-camera basis, as determined by priorities. 
4.  Click the green check mark to add the class of operators, or click the red X 
to cancel 
 
You can add, edit, delete, or replicate class IDs as needed using the four icons at the 
bottom of this window. 
 
The Other tab of the Operator Classes window can be used to view a list of the 
operators that are assigned to the class selected.   
 
 Operator Class Privileges 
Privilege Function 
Permission 
Override When selected, users can override partition permissions. Users in this operator class become super users. 
This privilege is tied to the Area Change privilege – selecting one automatically selects the other. 
Area Change When selected, users can access areas beyond their defined, current area. This privilege is tied to the 
Area Change privilege – selecting one automatically selects the other. 
ALM Select When selected, users can select alarms. 
ALM Reset [ALL] When selected, users can reset all system alarms within the domain. This function should be reserved for 
system administrators. 
ALM Ack/Reset When selected, users can acknowledge and reset alarms. 
ALM Arm/Dis 
[ALL] When selected, users can arm or disarm all system alarms with one command operation. This function 
should be reserved for system administrators. 
ALM Arm/Dis When selected, users can arm and disarm alarms. 
Output Ports When selected, users can turn alarm digital ports on or off. 
CAM Select When selected, users can select cameras. 
CAM Pos When selected, users can control camera preset positions. 
CAM Preset Prg When selected, users can program camera presets and store them in the cameras. 
CAM Menu 
On/Off When selected, users can enable or disable the camera menu from user controllers. 
CAM Function 
Cds When selected, users can control cameras through their function codes. 
CAM Receiver When selected, users can use camera receiver controls, such as aux on or off, or camera wiper on or off.
CAM Setup Data When selected, users can access camera setup data. 
CAM Lock When selected, users can lock a camera. 
CAM Lock 
Override When selected, users can override cameras locked by other users. 
Tour Sequence When selected, users can control and select tour sequences.  
						

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 Operator Class Privileges 
Privilege Function 
SEQ Stop [ALL] When selected, users can stop all tour and group sequences within the domain. 
SEQ Controller 
Prg When selected, users can program tour and group sequence. 
MON Select When selected, users can select monitors. 
MON Lock When selected, users can select more than one monitor at the same time 
OSD On/Off When selected, users can turn on screen display items on or off. 
Time & Date 
On/Off When selected, users can enable or disable time and date OSD display operations. 
 
  
Operator Records Definition 
 
Once a class has been created, you can then access the Operators menu to specify your 
system’s operators, their priorities, and their permission to access system controllers. 
 
1.  Select the Operators command from the Component menu, and then select 
Records 
 
 
 
 
 
Add, edit, delete, or replicate operators, as needed, using the four icons at the bottom of 
this window.