Panasonic Admin Console Wjmpu955a Operating Instructions

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Redundant CPU Control 
 
When a System Unit includes both a Main CPU and a Backup CPU, it is called a 
Redundant System Unit.  In this case, one of the CPUs will be running in the Active 
mode and will actually be controlling the system operation.  The other CPU will be 
running in Standby mode and will be following all the system activity in order to take 
over system operation, in case the Active CPU fails or otherwise can no longer operate. 
 
Admin Console allows an administrator to find the status of both CPUs and display the 
results via the software “lights” on the CPU Unit screen, to the right of the Unit IPA 
fields on the Unit tab.  The Administrator can also set and switch the status of the CPUs.  
The colors of the “lights” have the following meaning: 
• White means the status is unknown 
• Green means the CPU is in Active mode 
• Yellow means the CPU is in Standby mode 
• Red means there was an error setting or retrieving CPU Status 
 
This feature is only available when Redundant box is checked in the CPU Units screen, 
and an IP Address has been entered for both the Main CPU and the Backup CPU.    
						

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38  Get CPU Status 
 
Follow the steps below to determine the status of both Main and Backup CPUs. 
 
1. Select CPU Units from the Domain menu, and select the Unit tab 
 
 
 
2. Click the GET CPU Status button   
 
 
3. The CPU Status “lights”, to the right of the Main and Backup CPU IPA 
boxes, will display the Status by color 
 
If valid status cannot be retrieved from either CPU, the administrator will be 
asked to try to correct the status.  The default status of Main CPU as Active 
and Backup CPU as Standby can be downloaded.  A message will appear 
asking the administrator if it is desired. 
  
						

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Switching CPU Modes 
 
Once the current status of the Main and Backup CPUs is known, the administrator may 
change the Active CPU to Standby and the Standby CPU to active.  This might be done 
to remove the Active CPU for maintenance, for instance.  In this case, The Standby CPU 
will become Active in approximately 20 seconds, and the Active CPU will re-boot.  
Follow the procedure below to switch the CPU operation Modes. 
 
1. Select the CPU Unit from the Domain menu, and select the Unit tab 
 
2. Click the Switch CPU button to the right of the green and yellow CPU Status 
“lights” 
 
 
 
 
3. Observe the CPU Status “lights” change colors appropriately 
 
If valid status cannot be retrieved from the newly made Active CPU, the 
administrator will be asked to check CPU operation.  The Switch CPU button 
will return to a Get CPU Status button so that once CPU operation is corrected, 
Status may again be retrieved. 
  
						

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Configuring a System 
 
Overview 
 
You will begin configuring the database using the Domain and Components menus on 
the main window: 
 
 
 
 
 
The title bar of each option window you enter will show the name of the main 
menu option being displayed, followed by the name of the current default 
database (.adm) file being viewed or edited.  In the case below, the option being 
displayed is controllers, and the database file being used is standard.adm.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Main menu 
option you are 
working with. System unit number, and 
database (.adm) file you 
are working with.  
						

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Switch Nodes 
 
GX Digital Nodes 
 
GX devices include both encoders and decoders. Encoders convert analog video signals 
to digital data (MPEG2). Decoders convert digital data (MPEG2) to analog video signals. 
 
Definition 
 
1. Select the Switch Nodes command from the Domain menu, and then select 
Digital (GX) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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2. Click the Add Record button 
 
 
3. Enter all information required about each GX Device 
 
 GX DEVICES - Definition 
Field Data 
ID Unique record ID assigned by MPU955A Admin Console as a device is added, in order to 
identify one device to the system.  1 to 1,024. 
MPU955A Admin Console automatically generates this number in consecutive order.  Upon 
adding devices, 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 are displayed as 
consecutive, unique numbers; MPU955A Admin Console generates these ID numbers.   
I/F Numeric Ethernet interface number identifying a port on a CPU where the device will connect.  
0 to 15, though generally 0, 1, or 2.   
IPA Unique Internet Protocol address assigned by the system administrator.  Dotted decimal, 15 
characters (including dots).  Example: 128.010.050.125 
EA Numeric address for an Ethernet controller. Dotted hexadecimal Example: 23.56.82.13.60.82  
(Also known as MAC address.) 
Name A name for the device.  Alphanumeric, 16 characters. 
Location A name for the device location.  Alphanumeric, 16 characters. 
Ser. Manufacturer’s serial number.  Alphanumeric, 16 characters. 
Encoder / Decoder 
(device type)  If the device is an encoder, select the Encoder button, and choose the range of input ports from 
the Input Ports drop-down menu. The range must be unique for each encoder. 
For GXDIN, select its Input Ports; for GXDOUT, select its Output Ports; and for GXRS485, 
enter its Port number. 
Enter the hexadecimal Address [SW1] in the A, B, and C fields. 
 If the device is a decoder, select the Decoder button, and choose the range of output ports from 
the Output Ports drop-down menu. The range must be unique for each decoder. 
For GXDOSD Output Ports, select the output ports from the drop-down menu. 
Enter the hexadecimal Address [SW1] in the A, B, and C fields. 
 
4. Click the green check mark to save 
 
You will remain in the “Add” mode, allowing you to enter information about another 
device. 
 
5. To exit the “Add” mode, click the red X 
 
You will exit the “Add” mode. 
 
6. To edit a configured device, highlight a device ID and click the Edit 
button 
 
You may also double-click on a device ID in the list to enter the edit mode.  
						

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7. Edit the desired fields 
 
8. Click the green check mark to save and exit the edit mode, or click the red X 
to cancel 
 
9. To delete a device, highlight a device ID and click the Delete Record 
button 
 
A confirmation message will appear. 
 
 
 
10. Click No to cancel, or click Yes to delete the selected device 
 
 
11. To view details about a device, highlight the device ID and click the 
Advanced Config button (see warning below) 
 
A message window appears asking you to confirm that you want to access these settings. 
If you answer “Yes”, a GX Details window appears, showing details about the selected 
device. 
 
 
Do not
 change any of the values in the GX Details table that 
appears. 
 
These default settings ensure proper operation in almost all cases. 
 
Refer to the Appendix section of this manual for additional details. 
 
Consult with your surveillance system’s design and 
implementation professional before changing any values. 
 
 
Analog (MX) switch nodes are only configurable in ASC960 
Admin Console 4.0. Contact your Panasonic representative for 
details.  
						

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SX850 – Matrix Frames 
 
Providing local management of the I/O ports they contain, matrix frames communicate 
with the system’s main CPU, and allow it to access and utilize the various I/O functions. 
 
Definition 
 
1. Select the Switch Nodes command from the Domain menu, and then select 
SX850 
 
 
 
 
 
Each field preceded by purple text on your computer’s display must be given 
a unique number - different from other configured frame records. 
  
						

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2. Click the Add Record button 
 
 
3. Enter all information required about each Matrix Frame 
 
 SX850 MATRIX FRAMES - Definition 
Field Data 
ID Unique record ID assigned by Admin Console as a frame is added, in order to identify one frame to the 
system.  1 to 1,098. 
Admin Console automatically generates this number in consecutive order.  Upon adding frames, 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 are displayed as consecutive, unique 
numbers; Admin Console generates these ID numbers.   
I/F Numeric Ethernet interface number identifying a port on a CPU where the matrix frame will connect.  0 to 
15, though generally 0, 1, or 2.   
IPA Unique Internet Protocol address assigned by the system administrator.  Dotted decimal, 15 characters 
(including dots).  Example: 128.010.050.125 
Name A name for the matrix frame.  Alphanumeric, 16 characters. 
Boot The name of the file used by the frame’s booting process.  Use the default filename unless instructed to 
do otherwise by qualified personnel. The file name IS case sensitive. 
Be sure to check a frame type first
, such as controller, OSD, switch, or alarm I/O so that the default frame 
boot name will be filled in automatically. 
If the boot name field is filled in before the type is selected, the default boot name will not be inserted. 
Location A name for the matrix frame location.  Alphanumeric, 16 characters. 
Ser. Manufacturer’s serial number.  Alphanumeric, 16 characters. 
MXCONT Check 9 if one (or more) WJ-PB85X08 input cards is installed. 
 If MXCONT (camera control function) is checked, then select range of numbers in Input Ports. 
This range will be unique to the entire frame for the controller function, regardless of the number of input 
cards installed within the frame. 
MXOSD  Check 9 if one (or more) WJ-PB85T0B OSD cards is installed. 
 If MXOSD (on screen display function) were checked, you would need to select a range of numbers in 
Output Ports. 
This range will be unique to the entire frame for the OSD function regardless of the number of OSD cards 
installed within the frame. 
MXSW Check 9 if one (or more) WJ-PB85C16 video crosspoint input cards and WJ-PB85M16 video crosspoint 
output cards are installed. 
 If MXSW (switching function) were checked, you would need to select a range of numbers in Input Ports 
and Output Ports. 
These ranges will be unique to the entire frame for the switching function regardless of the number of 
input or output cards installed within the frame. 
MXALM Check 9 if one (or more) Alarm Input WJ-PB85A32 or Alarm Output WJ-PB85L32 card(s) is installed in 
this frame. 
 If MXALM (alarm I/O function) is checked, then select a range of numbers in I/O Ports. 
This range will be unique to the entire frame for the alarm I/O function, regardless of the number of alarm 
I/O cards installed within the frame. 
LCPU Address Set the matrix frame LCPU identifier on the rotary switches SW12, SW10, and SW9.  0-0-1 to F-F-F.  
						

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4. Click the green check mark to save 
 
You will remain in the “Add” mode, allowing you to enter information about another 
frame. 
 
5. To exit the “Add” mode, click the red X 
 
You will exit the “Add” mode. 
 
6. To edit a configured frame, highlight a frame ID and click the Edit 
button 
 
You may also double-click on a frame ID in the list to enter the edit mode. 
 
7. Edit the desired fields 
 
8. Click the green check mark to save and exit the edit mode, or click the red X 
to cancel 
 
9. To delete a frame, highlight a frame ID and click the Delete Record 
button 
 
A confirmation message will appear. 
 
 
 
10. Click No to cancel, or click Yes to delete the selected frame