American Dynamics Matrix Keyboard - Manual (Page 40)

Glossary-2 ADTTE Matrix Keyboard Operator's Manual
latched
auxiliary An auxiliary that remains active until it is deactivated using the appropriate off switch. An
example of latched auxiliary is a light. When the Auxiliary On button is pressed, the light
is turned on. When the Auxiliary Off button is pressed, the light is turned off. See also
auxiliary and momentary auxiliary.
LCD Liquid Crystal Display. The portion of the keyboard that enables you to view which the
status of the connected switch, the monitor and camera currently being controlled, the
numbers entered from the keypad, and the state of the keyboard lock feature. In addition,
the LCD displays system prompts when setting the password.
Matrix
keyboard The video control station that provides you with easy access to various video control
features. It is functionally equivalent to the AD2079 system keyboard. Also called the
Touch Tracker.
momentary
auxiliary An auxiliary that is active as long as its control button is pressed. An example of a
momentary auxiliary is a door that remains unlocked as long as the Auxiliary On button is
pressed. When the button is released, the door returns to its locked state. See also auxiliary
and latched auxiliary.
monitor The screen where camera video is displayed.
monitor tour A collection of video inputs with specified dwell times that are displayed one after the
other on the called monitor. It provides a broad surveillance of a facility.
pan Side-to-side camera movement. Moving the Tracker Ball left or right permits you to pan
the selected camera.
programmable
camera A camera that can be programmed to perform automatic functions.
salvo A group of pre-defined camera inputs displayed on a group of contiguous monitors,
beginning with the currently controlled monitor.
shot A preset view from a camera that can be automatically and instantaneously displayed on a
monitor, regardless of where that camera is currently pointing.
tilt Up and down camera movement. Moving the Tracker Ball up or down permits you to tilt
the selected camera.
toggle To alternate the current state of the keyboard lock feature.
Tracker Ball The portion of the keyboard that enables you to pan and tilt the camera.
universal
(system) tour A programmed sequence of cameras with assigned dwell times, presets, auxiliaries, and
connect next designations.
user defined
password The password that is set or changed using the Pswd button on the keyboard. It is used to
enable or disable the keyboard lock. See also default password and keyboard lock.
utility A menu selection that either assists you in self-help system diagnostics, or provides you
with a convenience feature for system operation. The utilities are accessed via special
keystrokes.
zoom To adjust the magnification of the camera lens to make an object appear closer (larger) or
farther away (smaller).