American Dynamics AD2089 - Manual (Page 57)

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Glossary
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alarm The system's response when a camera input changes from its normal state to
its abnormal state (if the system has been configured to respond to such a
condition).When an alarm is triggered, the T
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acknowledge the alarm via the Ack button.
arming Arming is the process by which a video monitor or monitor block is associated
with a specific alarm contact, and is assigned an appropriate monitor arming
code.
arming code A monitor’s arming code defines how an alarm scene will be displayed,
queued, and cleared on the monitor. Display methods include Single, Dual, and
Block. Queuing methods include Hold and Sequence. Clearance methods
include Instant, Auto, and Manual.
auxiliary A relay switch which controls the “on” or “off” state of devices such as door
locks, gates, and lights.
baud rate A rate of transmission measured by the number of bits per second sent over a
computer-controlled communications line.
cable two or more wires bundled together.
called monitor The monitor that displays the video that is being controlled by the AD2089.
camera command A directive issued to the camera via the AD2089 - a pan, tilt, zoom, focus, or
iris command.
camera lock camera lock is a programmable function which prevents a user or keyboard
from controlling camera pan/tilt and lens adjustments, preset positioning, and
auxiliary actions.
checksum A summation of digits or bits used primarily for checking purposes and
summed according to an arbitrary set of rules. The checksum is used to verify
the integrity of data.
DVMS Intellex is a Digital Video Management System which is capable of capturing,
manipulating and storing video in a digital format. The AD2089 DVMS key
enables selection of the Playback Operate mode.
dwell time The amount of time an individual camera scene is displayed on a monitor
screen before being replaces by the next scene in a sequence.