Panasonic Administration Console Wj Asc8501p Users Guide

							Admin Console    CONFIGURATION
39Admin Console    CONFIGURATION
Matrix Frames
These processor nodes provide access to the system’s matrix-switching
devices.
DEFINITION
11 1 1
.. . .
 Click on the M atrix Fram e button on th e  main m enu.
¤ Note: Each field preceded by purple text must be given a unique
number - different from other configured frame records.
22 2 2
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 Click th e  A dd R ecord button.
33 3 3
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 Enter all inform ation require d  about each M atrix Fram e. 
						

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M A T R IX  FR A M E S  - D efinition
Field D ata
IDUnique record ID assigned by the Admin Console as a
frame is added, in order to identify one frame to the
system.  1 to 1,098.
The 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 must be displayed
as consecutive, unique numbers, the Admin Console
generates these ID numbers.
Sys IDUsually the number 1.  In the case of a very large
physical installation, such as an airport with several
buildings, the surveillance system may be divided into
several smaller systems — with numbers 2, 3, etc.
assigned by an SCS administrator.
I/FNumeric Ethernet interface number identifying a port on a
CPU where the matrix frame will connect.  0 to 15, though
generally 0, 1, or 2.
IPAUnique Internet Protocol address assigned by the system
administrator.  Dotted decimal, 15 characters.  Example:
128.010.050.125
NameA name for the matrix frame, easy to remember, and
practical.  Alphanumeric, 16 characters.
BootThe name of the file used by the frame’s booting process.
Use the default filename unless instructed to do so by
qualified personnel.
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.
LocationA name for the matrix frame, easy to remember, and
practical.  Alphanumeric, 16 characters.
Ser.Manufacturer’s serial number.  Alphanumeric, 16
characters.
MXCONTCheck   if one (or more) WJ-PB85X08 input cards is
installed.
If MXCONT (camera control function) is  ’d, 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.
MXOSDCheck   if one (or more) WJ-PB85T0B OSD cards is
installed. 
						

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M A T R IX  FR A M E S  - D efinition
Field D ata
If MXOSD (on screen display function) were  ’d, 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.
MXSWCheck   if one (or more) WJ-PB85C16 video crosspoint
input cards and WJ-PB85M16 video crosspoint output
cards are installed.
If MXSW (switching function) were  ’d, 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.
MXALMCheck   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  ’d, 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 AddressSet the matrix frame LCPU identifier on the rotary
switches SW12, SW10, and SW9.  0-0-1 to F-F-F.
44 4 4
.. . .
 Click th e  green check mark to save .
You will remain in the “Add” mode, allowing you to enter information
about another frame.
55 5 5
.. . .
 To exit th e  “A dd” m ode, clic k  the red X .
You will exit the “Add” mode.
66 6 6
.. . .
 To edit a configured fram e, highlight a fram e ID  and click th e
Edit button.
 Tip:  You may also double click on a frame ID in the list to enter
the edit mode.
77 7 7
.. . .
 Edit th e  d e s ired fie ld s .
88 8 8
.. . .
 Click th e  green check mark to save  and exit th e  edit m ode, or
click the re d  X to cancel.
99 9 9
.. . .
 To delete a fram e, highlight a fram e ID  and click the Delete
R ecord button.
A confirmation message will appear.  Click No to cancel, or click Yes to
delete the selected frame. 
						

							42 C O M PO N EN TS
Each one of these buttons opens a window that requires information from
one or more of the Setup Worksheets that you have completed.
Input the required information for each of these components separately:
cameras, system controllers, monitors, alarm I/O ports, alarms, and
operators.
Cameras(System)
ControllersMonitors(Alarm)
I/O PortsAlarmsOperators 
						

							Admin Console    CONFIGURATION
43Admin Console    CONFIGURATION
Cameras
Every camera in the system can be identified in several ways.  Not only is
there a physical identification to a particular installation (such as the
cabling run and port connection), but there is also information that
changes when a camera is removed and/or is replaced at any given
location.  Each camera has a record that contains its details.
An operator calls a camera by its logical camera number.  However,
configurations can be viewed in the Admin Console not only by logical
number, but also by ID number, control port, or video port.
DEFINITION
Add, delete, edit, or replicate camera records as necessary using the four
icons at the bottom of this window.
¤ Note:  When deleting or modifying a camera, be sure to check
the “Other” tab to find references to other sections that
the camera will influence.
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CAM ERAS – Definition
Field D ata
IDUnique record ID assigned by the Admin Console as a
camera is added, in order to identify one camera to the
system.  1 to 8,192.
The Admin Console automatically generates this number
in
consecutive order.  Upon adding cameras, 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, the Admin Console
generates these ID numbers.
Sys IDUsually the number 1.  In the case of a very large
physical installation, such as an airport with several
buildings, the surveillance system may be divided into
several smaller systems — with numbers 2, 3, etc.
assigned by an SCS administrator.
LogicalUnique number assigned by an SCS administrator,
usually designated by combining two references, such as
having the first 2 digits represent a logical group (such as
a group of cameras surveying a loading dock), and up to
three serial digits assigned for other logical reasons.  1 to
99,999.  Examples: 84
001, 84002, 84003, 84004;
36
001, 36002, 36003, 36004.  An operator will select
cameras to view by this logical number.
ModelChoose from the drop-down list the correct camera model
connected to the specified ports.  The Admin Console will
automatically enable the features available with the
specific camera model, such as pan/tilt, iris control,
motion detection, configuration menu, control data,
zoom/focus, presets, VD2 synchronization, RS485, or
function codes.
If the desired camera model is not listed, choose
.  Enable the appropriate features manually,
according to the manufacturer’s camera description, by
checking the associated check boxes.
Check the “control data” box when a control data signal
should be sent to the camera.
When RS485 is chosen, the Cfg (configure) button will
become enabled.  Click the Cfg button to configure the
RS485 port for the following settings:  baud rate, parity,
data length, stop bits, daisy on/off, and choosing a 2 or 4
wire connection.
› Warning:   Deleting a camera will automatically delete the
referenced permissions, but will not change any
other references, such as sequences or alarms. 
						

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CAM ERAS – Definition
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Ports:            
ControlName/number of the input port on the Video Input Board
WJ-PB85X08 Matrix Control (MXCONT) function to which
the camera cable is connected.  1 to 8,192.
VideoName/number of the input port on the Video Crosspoint
Input Board WJ-PB85C16 Matrix Switch (MXSW) function
to which the output of the WJ-PB85X08 card is
connected.  1 to 8,192.
Video Signal     
Compensation:Cable length from camera to the video import board:
short, medium, or long.  The system compensates for
these three values by modifying the signal strength.
Loss ThresholdEnter a signal level at which the system will detect video
loss.  0 to 15.
On-Screen
DisplayEnter an alphanumeric Title to be displayed.
Chose the device that generates the time and date
(T&D), the camera ID (ID), and the Title specified.
Choose either MXOSD or MXCONT for each of the three
components of the display.
If a WJ-PB85D01 character generator daughter board is
installed on the Control Video Input Board WJ-PB85X08
you can choose MXCONT for some or all of the
generation, otherwise, choose MXOSD.
  LocationPractical name to help an administrator identify a camera
by location.  Alphanumeric, 16 characters.  Examples:
main concourse, loading dock, boiler room.
Ser.Manufacturer’s serial number.  Alphanumeric, 16
characters. 
						

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REPLICATE A CAMERA DEFINITION
11 1 1
.. . .
 Highlight a configured cam era ID  and click th e
Replic a t e  R ecord button.
A confirmation message will appear asking “Are you sure you want to
REPLICATE this camera?” and explaining the replication rules.
[1] Records will be generated according to ID.
[2] ID will be incremented to the next available value.
[3] Logical #, Control & Video Ports 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.
22 2 2
.. . .
 Click Yes to continue or No to  cancel.
33 3 3
.. . .
 Enter th e  desired am ount of cam era records to create
in th e  T arget Size  box.
44 4 4
.. . .
 Enter th e  beginning Base Values of the logical cam era
num ber, control port, and video port fr o m  w here you
wish  to  begin increm enting.
55 5 5
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 Click th e  green check mark to add th e  s e rie s  of
cam eras, or click the red X to cancel.
u Note:  After clicking the green check mark, a Replication Summary
window will appear, which will let you know how many records were
actually generated, and indicate if any records could not be created due to
a conflict with an exiting record.  If any of the required unique values
involved are already in use, the entire record will be skipped; existing
records will not be overwritten.
If a conflict exists, you will be asked if you wish to see a list of the
records that were skipped.  Click Yes to see the Replication Activity Log
list, or click No if you do not wish to see the list.  It is recommended that
you view the list, so that you can modify the conflicting value(s) as
necessary, and add the record(s) you desire. 
						

							Admin Console    CONFIGURATION
47Admin Console    CONFIGURATION
PERMISSIONS
The permission tabs allow an administrator to easily permit or deny
components’ access to other components.
By default, all components are allowed to access all other components.
An administrator must deny permissions.
11 1 1
.. . .
 Highlight a cam era and click on the Cam  Ctrl
perm ission  ta b .
The Cam Ctrl permission tab allows an administrator to permit or deny a
system controller to control specific cameras.  The Modes section of this
tab is described on page 18.
¤ Note:  Allowing a system controller to control a certain camera
will automatically allow the same controller to view the
specified camera.
Cameras are displayed in the list on the left by ID number, but can also be
viewed by logical number, control port, or video port.  The grid on the
right represents the following:
First row = controller IDs 0-9, second row = controller IDs 10-19, etc.
Green blocks indicate an allowed permission, and white blocks indicate
that permission is denied. 
						

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22 2 2
.. . .
 D ouble click on a specific controlle r  to  invert or
alternate betw een perm it or deny.
¤ Note:   Be sure to click the save button (the picture of the floppy
disk) before exiting each particular permission tab to
ensure the changes will be saved correctly.
33 3 3
.. . .
 Highlight a ro w , a colum n, or click and drag to
highlight a group of controllers.
44 4 4
.. . .
 Click th e  In v e rt G rid Selection button to change the
state o f th e  p e rm is s ion fo r  the highlighted group, or
55 5 5
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 Click on the Perm it All b u tto n  to  tu rn  th e  e n tire  grid
green – allo w in g  all controllers perm ission  to  control
the specifie d  cam era, or
66 6 6
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 Click on the Deny All button to tu rn  th e  e n tire  grid
white  – denying all c o n tro lle rs  p e rm ission to  c o n tro l
the specifie d  cam era, or
77 7 7
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 Click on the Copy Grid button to copy the perm ission
grid fro m  a sp ec ific cam era to  other cam eras.
A confirmation message will appear asking “Are you sure you want to
COPY the Cam Ctrl & Cam View permission for this Camera?” and
explaining the copying rules.
[1] Permissions will be copied by Camera ID.
[2] If permission already exists for a Camera that falls within the Target
range, that original permission will be overwritten.
88 8 8
.. . .
 Click Yes to continue or No to  cancel.
The copy source is the highlighted camera ID from where the Cam Ctrl
permissions will be copied.
› Warning:   Copying Cam Ctrl permissions to other cameras will
also copy Cam View permissions to the specified
cameras.