CM6800-MGR System Management Software

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1 CM 6800 RESOURCE CD Contains: Product Overview Manuals CM6800-MGR System Management Software Adobe Acrobat Reader CM6800-MGR System Management Software Installation/ Operation Manual C1516M (7/01) Pelco 3500 Pelco Way, Clovis CA USA Pelco In North America and Canada: Tel (800) or FAX (800) DataFAX (800) International Customers: Tel +1 (559) or FAX +1 (559) DataFAX +1 (559) PelcoEurope BV Dillenburg Center, Dillenburgstraat 5F 5652 AM Eindhoven The Netherlands Tel +31(40) FAX +31(40)

2 CONTENTS Section Page DESCRIPTION... 4 INSTALLATION... 5 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CM6800-MGR... 5 INSTALL THE CM6800-MGR... 5 PROGRAMMING THE CM6800 MATRIX SWITCHER... 6 USING THE CM6800-MGR... 7 START THE CM6800-MGR... 8 ACCESS THE CM6800-MGR PAGES... 9 SAVE SETTINGS TRANSMITTING PROGRAMMING SETTINGS SEND CM6800-MGR SETTINGS TO THE CM6800 MATRIX SWITCHER RECEIVE SETTINGS FROM THE CM6800 MATRIX SWITCHER SAVE A DATABASE EXIT THE CM6800-MGR SYSTEM PAGE TIME/DATE ALARM CONTACTS ALARM CONTACT PROGRAMMING TASKS ALARM GROUP DISPLAY OPTIONS INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALARMS ALARM GROUPS VIDEO LOSS ALARM SEQUENCE AUXILIARIES MACRO PASSWORD EVENT TIMER DAILY TIMER WEEKLY TIMER SPECIAL TIMER COMPACT DATABASE VIDEO FORMAT ADD CHARACTERS SEND ALL RECEIVE ALL CAMERA PAGE DEFINE LOGICAL NUMBERS DEFINE CAMERA MONITOR PAGE ACCESS PAGE KEYBOARD TO MONITOR CAMERA TO KEYBOARD CAMERA TO MONITOR PORT PAGE PRIORITY PAGE APPENDIX CONNECT THE PC TO THE CM6800 MATRIX SWITCHER THE CM6800-MGR MAIN SCREEN MENU BAR TOOL BAR STATUS BAR NAVIGATE THE CM6800-MGR LOGGING SYSTEM ACTIVITY STATUS LOG WINDOW STATUS MESSAGE REPORTS GENERATE A REPORT LOGGING SYSTEM ACTIVITY PRINT A REPORT EXPORT REPORT DATA TO A FILE OR MAIL ATTACHMENT MACRO COMMANDS TROUBLESHOOTING STARTING THE CM6800-MGR SOFTWARE REINSTALL SOLUTIONS TO CM6800-MGR PROBLEMS INDEX WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

3 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure Page 1 CM6800 Installation and User Guide Screen Language Window Log In Window CM6800-MGR Main Screen Save Button Send Button Send All Button Send All Button on the System Page Receive Button Receive All Button Receive All Button on the System Page Save As Command on the File Menu Save As Window Exit Command on the File Menu System Page Time/Date Window Alarm Contacts Window Internal and External Alarm Windows Alarm Group Window Video Loss Window Sequence Window Auxiliary Window Macro Window Password Window Event Timer Window Daily Timer Window Weekly Timer Window Special Timer Window Video Format Window Add Characters Window Camera Page Logical Camera Number Window Define Camera Window Monitor Page Access Page Keyboard to Monitor Access Window Camera to Keyboard Access Window Camera to Monitor Access Window Port Page Priority Page PC Connection to DB9 Port PC Connection to RJ-45 Port Menu Bar Tool Bar Status Bar Status Log Window DB Query Filter Window Report Preview Window Print Dialog Box Export Dialog Box Choose Export File Dialog Box Send Mail Dialog Box LIST OF TABLES Table Page A Menu Bar Commands B Tool Bar Icons...50 C Navigate the CM6800-MGR D Overview of Status Messages E Report Preview Window Icons F Solutions to CM6800-MGR Problems Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 3

4 Description DESCRIPTION The CM6800-MGR is a Windows -based system management software that facilitates complete switcher programming and configuration for the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. The software enables users to program the CM6800 remotely, and it allows the external storage of all the system settings on a computer disk. It can also be used to log and report system activity, such as events and alarms. 4 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

5 Installation INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CM6800-MGR Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows ME, Windows 98, or Windows 95 B (version B) or higher NOTE: Windows 95 B and Windows 98 require the latest versions of the following Microsoft downloads: Windows 95 B: Service Pack and DCOM95 Windows 98 DCOM98 Verify version levels at the Microsoft website and, if necessary, download and install the latest versions before installing the CM6800-MGR. (Search the Microsoft Download Center for the appropriate keywords to find the downloads.) Intel Pentium class processor (VGA monitor with 800 x 600 resolution or higher recommended) CD-ROM drive 1 serial port 64 MB or more of RAM 100 MB of free hard disk space INSTALL THE CM6800-MGR INSTALLATION NOTES: If you have previously installed the CM6800-MGR software, you must uninstall the software before reinstalling. Refer to Software Reinstall in the Appendix. It is not necessary to browse the contents of the Resource CD when installing CM6800-MGR. If you choose to browse the CD, however, note that clicking the zip file will not install CM6800-MGR. 1. Close all programs. 2. Insert the CM6800 Resource CD into the CD drive on your PC. 3. The CM6800 Installation and User Guide screen appears. If it does not appear: a. Select the Windows Start button. b. Select Run. c. Type D:\6800.exe (if necessary, substitute the appropriate letter of your CD drive for D). 4. Select Install CM6800-MGR. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Proceed to the next page for programming instructions. Figure 1. CM6800 Installation and User Guide Screen Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 5

6 PROGRAMMING THE CM6800 MATRIX SWITCHER The CM6800 Matrix Switcher is shipped from the factory with default programming settings. If the defaults are acceptable, the CM6800 can be operated without any user programming. However, you may want to program the following basic system settings: Time and date Camera titles PTZ control via hardwire data connections Alarm contacts Alarms must be enabled before they are functional. Access/Partitioning All access is set to YES by factory default. Communication ports If you connect your system as illustrated in the CM6800 Quick Start Guide, you must change the settings for Port 7 or 8 in order to connect remote keyboards. Programming the CM6800 You can further customize your system with a wide range of programming options, such as the following: Select the language displayed on programming screens Establish monitor group sequences Set monitor display options Set alarm handling options Assign logical camera numbering Change the password Set auxiliary options NOTE: The CM6800 allows system programming from only one source at a time. If you send programming from the CM6800-MGR to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher at the same time that another user is programming from a monitor screen, the system will exit the on-screen programming function. Pelco provides two options for programming the CM6800 Matrix Switcher to your specifications: PC-based CM6800-MGR software Password-protected, on-screen programming accessible directly from the CM6800 Matrix Switcher Refer to the CM6800 Installation/Operation Manual for instructions on accessing and using on-screen programming to customize your system. Pelco strongly recommends synchronizing system settings between the two programming sources. Refer to the Transmitting Programming Settings section. 6 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

7 Using the CM6800-MGR USING THE CM6800-MGR To program the CM6800 Matrix Switcher with the CM6800-MGR, complete the following steps: Access the appropriate window or page. Configure the settings as necessary for your system. Save the changes. Send the changes to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. The PC must be connected to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. Refer to the Appendix for instructions. In addition, any time you use the CM6800 Matrix Switcher on-screen programming menus to customize your system, save your programming settings to the CM6800-MGR. Refer to Receive Settings from the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 7

8 Using the CM6800 START THE CM6800-MGR 1. Start the CM6800-MGR. a. Click the Windows Start button. b. Choose Programs > CM6800-MGR > CM6800-MGR. If you installed the program in a folder other than CM6800-MGR, choose that folder from the Start > Programs menu. 2. The CM6800-MGR Splash Screen appears. Wait five seconds or click the screen. 3. The Language window appears. Select the language. Using the CM680-MGR 4. The Log in window appears. Figure 2. Language Window Figure 3. Log In Window 5. Enter the default password: The System field is not used at this time. 6. Click OK. 8 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

9 Using the CM6800-MGR 7. The CM6800-MGR Main screen appears, with the System page active. The CM6800-MGR Status Log Window opens behind the Main screen. Refer to the Logging System Activity section in the Appendix. MENU BAR TOOL BAR TABS TO OTHER CM6800-MGR PAGES SYSTEM PAGE STATUS BAR Figure 4. CM6800-MGR Main Screen The CM6800-MGR Main screen contains the following: The Menu Bar The Tool Bar The currently active CM6800-MGR page (the System page is the default) The Status Bar Refer to the Appendix for a detailed description of the Menu Bar, Tool Bar, and Status Bar. Access the CM6800-MGR Pages Click a tab to access any other CM6800-MGR page. A brief overview of each CM6800-MGR page is provided here. System: Camera: Monitor: Access: Port: Priority: Configure numerous system settings, compact the database, and send or receive settings. Define camera settings and change logical camera numbers. Adjust monitor display settings. Restrict access to any CM6800 monitors or cameras from selected keyboards or monitors. Configure the communication ports on the rear panel of the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. Assign priority levels for system devices connected to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher communication ports. Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 9

10 IMPORTANT NOTE: You must save your entries as you make changes. SAVE SETTINGS Once you have selected the appropriate entries for each field on a CM6800-MGR window or page, save the entries on the currently displayed window or page by clicking Save. The Save button saves entries on the currently displayed window or page only. You must save your entries from each window or page as you make changes. Figure 5. Save Button TRANSMITTING PROGRAMMING SETTINGS When you program the CM6800 Matrix Switcher with the CM6800-MGR you must transmit the programming settings to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. Refer to Send CM6800-MGR Settings to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. Since the CM6800 Matrix Switcher can be programmed from either the CM6800-MGR software or the CM6800 Matrix Switcher on-screen programming menus, you could potentially have different settings in the two programming sources. Pelco recommends synchronizing any programming changes between the CM6800-MGR and the CM6800 Matrix Switcher on-screen programming menus, so that the next time you make changes from either programming source, you will be modifying the current system settings. There are three scenarios for synchronizing settings: Using the CM680-MGR If you always program the CM6800 Matrix Switcher from the CM6800-MGR and never change settings directly through the CM6800 Matrix Switcher on-screen programming menus, once you send CM6800-MGR settings to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher the two programming sources are synchronized. Refer to Send CM6800-MGR Settings to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. If you always program the CM6800 Matrix Switcher through the CM6800 Matrix Switcher on-screen programming menus and never change the settings in the CM6800-MGR, Pelco strongly recommends saving your programming settings to the CM6800-MGR. This allows you to back up your system programming in the event that a system reset is required or is triggered accidentally, synchronize system settings between the CM6800-MGR and the Matrix Switcher, in the event that you use the CM6800-MGR to program your system in the future. Once you save CM6800 Matrix Switcher changes to the CM6800-MGR the two programming sources are synchronized. Refer to Receive CM6800 Matrix Switcher Settings to the CM6800-MGR. If you use the two programming sources to program the CM6800 Matrix Switcher sometimes through the CM6800 Matrix Switcher on-screen programming menus and other times through the CM6800-MGR you should synchronize settings between the two programming sources as soon as you change programming settings from either source. Otherwise any default or unchanged settings from either programming source could overwrite settings in the alternate source. Always save programming changes made through the CM6800 Matrix Switcher onscreen programming menus to the CM6800-MGR immediately. Refer to Receive CM6800 Matrix Switcher Settings to the CM6800-MGR. When you make programming changes through the CM6800-MGR the two programming sources are synchronized as soon as you send CM6800-MGR settings to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. Refer to Send CM6800-MGR Settings to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. 10 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

11 Using the CM6800-MGR Send CM6800-MGR Settings to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher The CM6800-MGR provides two options for transmitting programming settings to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher: NOTE: When you click Send from an individual window or page the CM6800-MGR also saves the setting in the database. You do not need to click Save and then Send. Send from an individual window or page. Click Send to transmit the settings only from the currently displayed window or page. Figure 6. Send Button When a window or page provides configuration settings for more than one instance, such as the Define Camera window and the Priority page, you can click Send All to send configuration settings for all instances. Example: Click Send All on the Macro window to send settings for all 32 macros from the CM6800-MGR to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. Figure 7. Send All Button Use Send All on the System page. From the System page, click Send All to transmit all programming settings from the CM6800-MGR database. You must save your programming entries to the CM6800-MGR database from each window or page as you make changes. Figure 8. Send All Button on the System Page Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 11

12 Receive Settings from the CM6800 Matrix Switcher The CM6800-MGR provides two options for receiving programming settings from the CM6800 Matrix Switcher: Receive settings from the CM6800 Matrix Switcher for an individual CM6800-MGR window or page. Click Receive to receive the settings only for the currently displayed window or page. Figure 9. Receive Button When a window or page provides configuration settings for more than one instance, such as the Define Camera window and the Priority page, click Receive All to save configuration settings for all instances. Example: Click Receive All on the Macro window to receive settings for all 32 macros from the CM6800 Matrix Switcher to the CM6800-MGR. Using the CM680-MGR NOTE: Before using the Receive All function, Pelco recommends that you prevent any macros or sequences from running on the CM6800 Matrix Switcher while you are saving settings to the CM6800-MGR. A macro or sequence could disrupt the transmission from the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. Use Receive All on the System page. Figure 10. Receive All Button From the System page, click Receive All to receive all settings from the Matrix Switcher to the CM6800-MGR. Figure 11. Receive All Button on the System Page 12 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

13 Using the CM6800-MGR SAVE A DATABASE The CM6800-MGR settings are saved in a database file named CurrentDB.mdb. You can save a copy of the database with a different name, as a backup or in a different location. 1. Select File > Save As. Figure 12. Save As Command on the File Menu 2. The Save As window appears. Figure 13. Save As Window 3. The name of the database currently in use appears in the File name field. Type a new filename. If necessary, select a new file location. 4. Click Save. WARNING: Do not use the following filenames when you save a copy of the database: StatusLog.mdb Default.mdb Current.mdb Overwriting (or deleting) these CM6800-MGR database files will cause the software to malfunction. If one of these filenames appears in the File name field you must type a new filename. The next time you start the CM6800-MGR, the most recently used database will open. If you prefer to access a different database, select File > Open and select the desired database file. Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 13

14 EXIT THE CM6800-MGR To exit the CM6800-MGR: 1. Click File. 2. Click Exit. OR Click the X in the upper right corner of the screen. Figure 14. Exit Command on the File Menu Using the CM680-MGR 14 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

15 System Programming SYSTEM PAGE Use the System page to configure the following system settings: Time and date Alarms Sequences Auxiliaries Macros System password Event timers Video format Add special characters You can also complete the following system actions on the System page: Compact the database Send all saved settings from the CM6800-MGR to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher Receive all settings from the CM6800 Matrix Switcher Figure 15. System Page Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 15

16 NOTE: When you receive time and date programming settings from the CM6800 Matrix Switcher, only the Format and Style settings are saved to the CM6800-MGR. Time and date displays in the CM6800-MGR software are based on PC settings. TIME/DATE Use the Time and Date window to set the time and date settings in the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. The time and date displayed on the system monitors during real-time camera display is the time set in the CM6800 Matrix Switcher system memory. The system time and date information is kept current in battery-backed RAM. New time and date information programmed through the CM6800-MGR is set in the CM6800 Matrix Switcher when you click Send. Figure 16. Time/Date Window System: Time/Date NOTE: The date and time are not set in the CM6800 Matrix Switcher until you click Send. Date: Time: Format: Enter the month, day, and year (DD/MM/YY) of the desired CM6800 Matrix Switcher system date. You can type the date or select a date from the calendar pop-up window that appears when you click the down arrow. Enter the hour, minute, and second of the desired CM6800 Matrix Switcher system time. Select the on-screen date format. POSSIBLE VALUES: DD/MMM/YY MMM/DD/YY YY/MMM/DD DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY YY/MM/DD Style: Select the on-screen time format. This setting affects the on-screen time format displayed on system monitors only. System functions programmed through the event timers (refer to Event Timer in this section) are based on 24-hour time settings. POSSIBLE VALUES: 24 Hr./Military AM/PM 16 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

17 System: Alarms ALARM CONTACTS Figure 17. Alarm Contacts Window NOTE: If you send programming changes to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher when an alarm is active, the alarm settings are not accepted. You must send alarm settings to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher when no alarms are active. The CM6800 provides a wide variety of alarm handling and display options. Alarmed cameras can be displayed on one or several monitors as part of one or several alarm groups (each monitor can display only one alarm group.) You can also customize the system to handle alarms in the following ways: The order in which alarms are displayed Automatic or manual acknowledgement of alarms Activation of auxiliaries by alarms Automatic activation of presets or patterns Normally Open or Normally Closed operation Priority assignment When programming an alarm to appear on a specific monitor, verify that the monitor has access to the camera view triggered by the alarm. Restricted access (partitioning) has priority over alarm programming, so if an alarm is cued to a monitor that does not have access to the appropriate cameras, the camera views cannot be monitored. Alarm Contact Programming Tasks To configure the CM6800 internal alarm contacts, you must access the Alarm Contact window to complete the following minimum tasks: Enable the alarm contact. Specify at least one camera step with a dwell greater than zero for each alarm contact. Assign the alarm to at least one alarm group. The following alarm handling options are set by factory default: Acknowledgement type = manual Time out = 10 seconds Alarm sensor type = normally open Priority = no Alarm group display option = block build To change these defaults, or to configure external alarm contacts, refer to the following sections for detailed programming instructions. Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 17

18 Alarm Group Display Options To display on a monitor, an alarm must be assigned to an alarm group (A-H). Before programming alarms you may want to determine the alarm display format for each alarm group. An alarm can include up to eight steps, so eight camera views could display as a part of each alarm. A priority alarm appears on system monitors before non-priority alarms, despite the order specified by the alarm group assignment. In the examples below, all alarms are at the same priority level. Refer to the Priority description in Internal and External Alarms. BLOCK BUILD Alarmed cameras are displayed across a block of alarm monitors in a sequential order. All steps programmed for the alarm contact appear on the designated monitor. Example: Eight alarms set to display on monitors 2-7 will appear in the following order: 1st Display Next Display Acknowledging Next Display Monitor Cycle Cycle Alarms 1 & 2 Cycle 2 B 1st alarm 1st and 7th Acknowledge 7th alarm alarms cycle 1st alarm 3 B 2nd alarm 2nd and 8th Acknowledge 8th alarm alarms cycle 2nd alarm 4 B 3rd alarm 3rd alarm 3rd alarm 3rd alarm 5 B 4th alarm 4th alarm 4th alarm 4th alarm 6 B 5th alarm 5th alarm 5th alarm 5th alarm 7 B 6th alarm 6th alarm 6th alarm 6th alarm New alarms display on the lowest monitor number with the fewest alarms cycling. CHRONOLOGICAL PAIR: D AND Q The oldest alarm of a specific group is displayed on one designated monitor, while all other alarms in the group are sequenced on the second designated monitor. All steps programmed for the alarm contact appear on the designated monitor. Example: Four alarms set to display on monitors 4 and 5 will appear in the following order: System: Alarms Monitor 1 Alarm 2 Alarms 3 Alarms 4 Alarms 4 D 1st alarm 1st alarm 1st alarm 1st alarm 5 Q 2nd alarm 2nd and 3rd 2nd, 3rd, and 4th alarms cycle alarms cycle You must acknowledge alarms in a chronological pair from the display monitor (D). Then the next oldest alarm moves to the display monitor and the remaining alarms continue to cycle through the queue monitor (Q). This format requires you to acknowledge alarms in the order in which they occur. Acknowledging alarms in this example: Monitor 1st Cycle Next Cycle Next Cycle Next Cycle 4 D Acknowledge Acknowledge Acknowledge Acknowledge 1st alarm 2nd alarm 3rd alarm 4th alarm 5 Q 2nd, 3rd, and 4th 3rd and 4th 4th alarm alarms cycle alarms cycle 18 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

19 System: Alarms REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL PAIR: M AND L The most recent alarm of a specific group is displayed on one designated monitor, while all other alarms in the group are sequenced on the second designated monitor. All steps programmed for the alarm contact appear on the designated monitor. Example: Four alarms set to display on monitors 6 and 7 will appear in the following order: Monitor 1 Alarm 2 Alarms 3 Alarms 4 Alarms 6 M 1st alarm 2nd alarm 3rd alarm 4th alarm 7 L 1st alarm 1st and 2nd 1st, 2nd, and 3rd alarms cycle alarms cycle You must acknowledge alarms in a reverse chronological pair from the display monitor (M). Then the next most recent alarm moves to the display monitor and the remaining alarms continue to cycle through the queue monitor (L). This format requires you to acknowledge alarms in the reverse order from which they occur. Acknowledging alarms in this example: Monitor 1st Cycle Next Cycle Next Cycle Next Cycle 6 M Acknowledge Acknowledge Acknowledge Acknowledge Alarm 4 Alarm 3 Alarm 2 Alarm 1 7 L Alarms 1, 2, Alarms 1 Alarm 1 and 3 cycle and 2 cycle SALVO GROUP Multiple camera views within the alarm contact programming (the steps ) are displayed simultaneously as a group across a set of monitors. When a new alarm triggers, all monitors switch to the new alarm at the same time. When programming a Salvo Group: Program the Salvo Group to display across a number of monitors equal to the number of steps in the alarm contact(s); for example, if the alarm contact has six steps, set the Salvo Group to display on six monitors. If an alarm contact contains more steps than monitors defined for the Salvo Group, the additional steps do not appear on the monitor during the alarm. Each alarm contact assigned to the Salvo Group should contain the same number of steps. The Salvo Group switches based on the dwell time entered for the first step in the alarm contact. Example: Two alarm contacts with three steps display on three monitors as follows: After Next Display Acknowledging Monitor 1 Alarm 2 Alarms Cycle 1st Alarm 6 S 1st alarm, step 1 2nd alarm, step 1 1st alarm, step 1 2nd alarm, step 1 7 S 1st alarm, step 2 2nd alarm, step 2 1st alarm, step 2 2nd alarm, step 2 8 S 1st alarm, step 3 2nd alarm, step 3 1st alarm, step 3 2nd alarm, step 3 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 19

20 Internal and External Alarms Use the Internal Alarm window to configure the eight internal alarm inputs on the rear panel of the matrix switcher/controller; internal inputs are programmable to associate any camera to any input. When an internal alarm is triggered the alarm icon and the letter I appear on designated system monitors. Use the External Alarm window to configure the alarm inputs on external devices; up to 128 additional inputs are available by connecting up to two ALM2064 Alarm Interface Units. When an external alarm is triggered the alarm icon and the letter E appear on designated system monitors. The procedure for programming internal and external alarms is the same, except for selecting the alarm input type (the Type field on the Internal Alarm window). Set the external alarm input type (N.O. or N.C.) through the ALM2064 Alarm Interface Unit. Refer to the ALM2064 Alarm Interface Unit Installation/Operation Manual for instructions. System: Alarms Figure 18. Internal and External Alarm Windows 20 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

21 System: Alarms Contact: Select the alarm input number for programming. POSSIBLE VALUES: Internal alarms: 1-8 External alarms: Enable: Enable the alarm contact by selecting ON (Default = OFF); to complete the process of enabling an alarm contact, you must also set at least one camera with a dwell time greater than 0 (refer to the Step description) assign the alarm contact to an alarm group (refer to the Group Enable description) Ack Type: Select the alarm clearance type. POSSIBLE VALUES: MANUAL = alarm must be acknowledged from a system keyboard AUTO = alarm will time out automatically after the interval specified in the Time Out field Time Out: Priority: Enter the amount of time (0-99 seconds) alarm remains active after the contact has cleared (AUTO alarms only). Select the priority level of the alarm; a priority alarm appears on system monitors before a non-priority alarm. POSSIBLE VALUES: NO = non-priority YES = priority Type: Select the alarm input type (Internal Alarms only). POSSIBLE VALUES: Normally Open Normally Closed Step: Each alarm contact can include up to eight steps to be activated as a result of this alarm. For each step select entries in the following fields as necessary. NOTE: To select logical numbers other than the default numbers (1 to 48), you must first program the logical numbering in the Logical Camera window. Refer to Define Logical Numbers in the Camera Page section. Camera: Dwell: Command: Enter the logical number of the camera to be displayed; must be a valid logical number (1-9998). Enter the amount of time the camera view is displayed in an alarm sequence (1-99 seconds); to enable the alarm contact you must set at least one camera with a dwell time greater than 0. When you click the Command field a list-box appears; select a camera operation from the list-box. POSSIBLE VALUES: Preset Pattern Random Scan; scans in a random on/off pattern Frame Scan; scans five seconds on and five seconds off Stop Scan; stops the scan Command # If you select a pattern or a preset, enter a valid pattern or preset number. Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 21

22 AUXILIARY NOTES: Global includes both internal and external auxiliaries. The auxiliaries on the rear panel of the CM6800 are activated by global auxiliary number 1, 2, and 3. Auxiliary: Auxiliary ## When you click the Auxiliary field a list-box appears; select an auxiliary operation from the list-box. POSSIBLE VALUES: Global Aux. On Global Aux. Off Camera Aux. On Camera Aux. Off Enter a valid auxiliary number. POSSIBLE VALUES: Global auxiliaries = Camera auxiliaries = 1-8 Group Enable: Assign the alarm contact to one or more alarm groups (A through H). POSSIBLE VALUES: Y = include in group N = do not include in group System: Alarms 22 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

23 System: Alarm Groups Alarm Groups Use the Alarm Group window to configure alarm groups to appear on system monitors. To display on a monitor an alarm must be assigned to an alarm group. Figure 19. Alarm Group Window Specify the display option for up to eight alarm groups (A through H). Refer to the Alarm Group Display Options in this section. If you make an error in assigning alarm groups, the message Illegal monitor group. Cannot save group settings! appears. Display Option Display Option Number of Monitors Displaying Entry Type Each Alarm Group B Block build Up to eight D and Q Chronological pair One display monitor (D), one queue monitor (Q) M and L Reverse chronological One display monitor (M), one pair queue monitor (L) S Salvo group From two to eight Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 23

24 Video Loss Alarm You can program the CM6800 to detect video loss from any camera input and indicate the loss through alarm mode the alarm icon and a V (for video loss) appear on system monitors as specified by alarm group assignment. Use the Video Loss window to configure the system to display an alarm based on video loss. Figure 20. Video Loss Window System: Video Loss Alarm Select the camera input number, using either the Physical Input field or the Camera field: Physical Input: Camera: Enable: Select the physical input number; the logical camera number associated with the specific physical input appears in the Camera field. Select the logical camera number; the physical input number associated with the logical camera number appears in the Physical Input field. Enable video loss detection for the specific video input by selecting ON (Default = OFF); to complete the enable process, you must also assign the alarm contact to an alarm group (refer to the Group Enable description). Ack Type: Select the video loss alarm clearance type. POSSIBLE VALUES: MANUAL = alarm must be acknowledged from a system keyboard (refer to the CM6800 Installation/Operation Manual for instructions on acknowledging an alarm) AUTO = alarm will time out automatically after the interval specified in the Time Out field Time Out: Group Enable: Enter the amount of time (0-99 seconds) alarm remains active after the video has been restored (AUTO alarms only). Assign the video loss alarm to one or more alarm groups (A through H). POSSIBLE VALUES: Y = include in group N = do not include in group 24 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

25 System: Sequence SEQUENCE Use the Sequence window to program system sequences. Figure 21. Sequence Window Sequence: Select the sequence number you want to program (1-16). Step: Each sequence can include up to 72 steps. For each step select entries for the following fields as necessary: NOTE: To select logical numbers other than the default numbers (1 to 48), you must first program the logical numbering in the Logical Camera window. Refer to Define Logical Numbers in the Camera Page section. Camera: Dwell: Command: Enter the desired camera number (logical number). Enter the dwell time (1-99 seconds). When you click the Command field a list-box appears; select a camera operation from the list-box. POSSIBLE VALUES: Preset Pattern Random Scan Frame Scan Stop Scan Command # If you select a pattern or a preset, enter a valid pattern or preset number. AUXILIARY NOTES: Global includes both internal and external auxiliaries. The auxiliaries on the rear panel of the CM6800 are activated by global auxiliary number 1, 2, and 3. Auxiliary: When you click the Auxiliary field a list-box appears; select an auxiliary operation from the list-box. POSSIBLE VALUES: Global Aux. On Global Aux. Off Camera Aux. On Camera Aux. Off Auxiliary ## Enter a valid auxiliary number. POSSIBLE VALUES: Global auxiliaries = Camera auxiliaries = 1-8 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 25

26 AUXILIARIES The three local auxiliary (AUX) outputs on the rear panel of the CM6800 can be operated manually from a system keyboard or automatically in response to an alarm. Figure 22. Auxiliary Window MODE: For each auxiliary select the operation mode. POSSIBLE VALUES: Alarm = activate the auxiliary as a response to an alarm; if you select this mode, specify the monitor number and dwell time Latch = latching operation Momentary = momentary operation Specify values for the Monitor and Dwell fields only when you select Alarm in the Mode field. Monitor: Specify the number of the monitor the auxiliary will follow (1-8). System: Auxiliaries Dwell: Specify the amount of time the output will remain active when triggered (1-99 seconds). 26 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

27 System: Macro MACRO Macros simplify operator control by grouping multiple functions into a single command. Use the Macro window to program up to 32 system macros. Figure 23. Macro Window Macro: Select the macro number you want to program (1-32). Step: Each macro can include up to 72 steps. For each step select entries for the following fields as necessary: Command Command #: Camera: Monitor: Dwell: When you click the Command field a list-box appears; select a command from the list-box. In addition, enter a valid number in the specified additional field(s); for example, if you select Pattern, enter a pattern number in the Command # field, a camera number in the Camera field, and a monitor number in the Monitor field. Refer to Table F in the Appendix for a description of each command and the additional fields required for each command. If applicable, enter a valid number associated with the command selected. If applicable, enter a logical camera number. To select logical numbers other than the default numbers (1 to 48), you must first program the logical numbering in the Logical Camera window. Refer to Define Logical Numbers in the Camera Page section. If applicable, enter a monitor number. If desired, enter a dwell time (1-99 seconds); the dwell time is the period the macro halts before continuing to the next step. The default dwell time is two seconds. Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 27

28 PASSWORD Use the Set Password window to change the system password. If you change the password and then forget the new one, you will have to reinstall the CM6800-MGR software to restore factory defaults. All system programming will be lost. Pelco recommends saving your system settings to a backup database (in a folder separate from the CM6800MGR folder created by the installation) before changing the password. This allows you to restore the previous system settings, in the event that you reinstall the CM6800-MGR software. Figure 24. Password Window Old Password: Enter the current password (Default: ). If you make a mistake entering the old password, the message Invalid Password, Try again! appears. Re-enter the old password correctly. New Password: Verify: Using the numerical keypad, enter the new password. The password must be at least six characters (alphanumeric). Enter the new password again as a verification check. System: Password If you make a mistake entering the password, the message Invalid New Password Verification. Try Again! appears. Re-enter the password correctly. 28 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

29 System: Event Timer EVENT TIMER You can automate system operation to activate sequences or macros on specific monitors. Events can be scheduled on a daily or weekly basis, or on a specific date such as a holiday. If you set more than one timer to start at the same time, the timers will run in the following order of precedence: weekly, special, daily. On each event timer window: Each timer can activate either a macro or a sequence. Select a value for either the Macro field or the Sequence field. A macro started by an event timer runs until the last step is completed (unless you specify a loop in the macro). A sequence started by an event timer runs continuously until another sequence or macro begins, or until a system operator selects a different camera. Figure 25. Event Timer Window Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 29

30 Daily Timer Use the Daily Timer window to schedule up to 32 daily events. Figure 26. Daily Timer Window Daily Timer: Select the timer number (1-32). Enable: Time: Enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the timer. Enter the hour and minute at which the event is to begin (24-hour time). System: Daily Timer Macro: To activate a macro, enter a valid macro number (1-32). Sequence: To activate a sequence, enter a valid sequence number (1-16) to run on a specific monitor. 30 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

31 System: Weekly Timer Weekly Timer Use the Weekly Timer window to schedule up to 32 weekly events. Figure 27. Weekly Timer Window Weekly Timer: Select the timer number (1-32). Time: Enable: Macro: Sequence: Enter the hour and minute at which the event is to begin (24-hour time). Enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the timer. To activate a macro, in the column under the desired day of the week, enter a valid macro number (1-32). To activate a sequence, in the column under the desired day of the week, enter a valid sequence number (1-16) to run on a specific monitor. Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 31

32 Special Timer Use the Special Timer window to schedule up to 32 events on a specific date(s). Figure 28. Special Timer Window Special Timer: Select the timer number (1-32). Enable: Time: Enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the timer. Enter the hour and minute at which the event is to begin (24-hour time). System: Special Timer Date: Enter the date on which the event is to begin (DD/MM/YY). You can type the date or select a date from the calendar pop-up window that appears when you click the down arrow. Macro: To activate a macro, enter a valid macro number (1-32). Sequence: To activate a sequence, enter a valid sequence number (1-16) to run on a specific monitor. 32 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

33 System Programming COMPACT DATABASE When you change settings in the CM6800-MGR, the database file can become fragmented and use disk space inefficiently. Compacting the database rearranges how the file is stored and optimizes the performance of the CM6800-MGR software. You should compact the database about once a week. Click Compact Database to compact the following files: The database you are currently using (the database name displayed in the Status Bar) The Status Log When the Compact Database process is complete, the message COMPACTING DONE!! appears. Click OK. NOTE: Selecting NTSC or PAL on the Video Format window does not affect any video format settings on the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. VIDEO FORMAT Use this window to select the appropriate video format (NTSC or PAL). This system setting affects the positioning of on-screen text on the system monitors only. Selecting PAL video format for a PAL system provides a greater degree of flexibility when configuring the position of the text on the Monitor page. Refer to the Position and Position Co-ordinates descriptions in the Monitor Page section. Figure 29. Video Format Window Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 33

34 NOTE: The Add Characters function only affects the CM6800 Matrix Switcher character group. You can use any special characters available on your PC when entering camera titles through the CM6800-MGR Define Camera window. ADD CHARACTERS Use this window to specify additional characters to send to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher for selecting characters for camera titles displayed in on-screen text. You can add special characters such as letters with accent marks used in other languages, lower case letters, and symbols to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher character group. Figure 30. Add Characters Window System Programming The default characters (26 upper case letters, the numbers 0-9, and a blank space) are highlighted. Click to highlight additional characters. Click Set Defaults to restore the default character group. Click a highlighted character to remove it from the character group. When you send the character group to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher, the new character group overwrites the previous character group. If you deselect any default characters and then send the new character group to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher, the deselected default characters will be removed from the CM6800 Matrix Switcher character group. To return the character selection to the default characters, click Set Defaults. Note that special characters added through the CM6800-MGR may not be available with your camera positioning system. Preset, pattern, and zone labels containing special characters will appear on the monitor with blanks in place of the special characters. 34 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

35 System Programming NOTE: You must save your entries from each window or page as you make changes. SEND ALL To complete the process of programming the CM6800 Matrix Switcher from the CM6800-MGR, you must send the programming changes to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. Click Send All on the System page to transmit all programming settings from the CM6800-MGR to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. NOTE: Before using the Receive All function, Pelco recommends that you prevent any macros or sequences from running on the CM6800 Matrix Switcher while you are saving settings to the CM6800-MGR. A macro or sequence could disrupt the transmission from the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. When you click Send All, the settings currently programmed in the CM6800-MGR database will be sent to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. These settings could be any of the following: settings programmed into the CM6800-MGR database by factory default programming changes you have just saved to the CM6800-MGR database changes previously programmed and saved in the CM6800-MGR database If you have previously programmed the CM6800 Matrix Switcher with on-screen programming, and have not synchronized the CM6800 Matrix Switcher with the CM6800-MGR, unsynchronized settings from the CM6800-MGR could overwrite desired programming settings in the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. Once you send CM6800-MGR settings to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher, using Send All, the two programming sources are synchronized. Refer to the Transmitting Programming Settings section for information on synchronizing system programming settings between the CM6800 Matrix Switcher and the CM6800-MGR. RECEIVE ALL If you use the CM6800 Matrix Switcher on-screen programming menus to customize your system, Pelco recommends that you save programming changes to the CM6800-MGR. Click Receive All on the System page to save all programming settings from the CM6800 Matrix Switcher to the CM6800-MGR. When you click Receive All, the settings currently programmed in the CM6800 Matrix Switcher will be sent to the CM6800-MGR. These settings could be either of the following: settings programmed into the CM6800 Matrix Switcher by factory default changes programmed and saved in the CM6800 Matrix Switcher If you have previously used the CM6800-MGR to program the CM6800 Matrix Switcher, and have not synchronized the CM6800-MGR with the CM6800 Matrix Switcher, unsynchronized settings from the CM6800 Matrix Switcher could overwrite desired programming settings in the CM6800-MGR. Refer to the Transmitting Programming Settings section for information on synchronizing system programming settings between the CM6800-MGR and the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 35

36 CAMERA PAGE Use the Camera page to define logical camera numbers and configure camera settings. Figure 31. Camera Page Camera Programming 36 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

37 Camera: Logical Numbers DEFINE LOGICAL NUMBERS A logical number is a user-selectable, variable number and is always associated with an actual physical input. A physical input number represents an actual BNC input on the rear panel of the CM6800 Matrix Switcher and is a fixed number. Within the CM6800-MGR and at the operator level, the logical number is the number used for reference. Example of a logical numbering plan: Physical input number Location in store Logical number Cameras 1-5 First floor Cameras 6-12 Second floor Use the Logical Camera window to assign new logical numbers as appropriate for your system. Figure 32. Logical Camera Number Window PHYSICAL #: LOGICAL #: The physical input number represents an actual BNC input on the rear panel of the CM6800 Matrix Switcher and cannot be changed. Assign a valid logical number (1-9998) to each physical camera input. A valid number is any number from 1 to 9998 that has not already been assigned to a physical camera input. Example: In Figure 32, physical camera input 5 is assigned a logical number of 222. To view this camera an operator will do the following: Using the new logical camera number: 1. Enter Press the CAM key on the system keyboard. If you send a new logical camera number from the CM6800-MGR to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher, you cannot control the camera until you select the camera number from the CM6800 Matrix Switcher system keyboard: 1. Enter the new logical camera number. 2. Press the CAM key. The CM6800-MGR automatically updates all other usages of the logical camera number, such as in sequences and macros. Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 37

38 DEFINE CAMERA Use the Define Camera window to configure settings for each camera connected to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. Figure 33. Define Camera Window CAMERA: Select the logical number of the camera (video input) to be defined (1-9998). The physical input number associated with the logical number appears in the PHYSICAL # display on the right. To select logical numbers other than the default numbers (1 to 48), you must first program the logical numbering in the Logical Camera window. Refer to Define Logical Numbers in this section. Camera Programming NOTE: The following Pelco cameras are compatible with the vertical drive option: CC3500H-2 CC3500S-2 CC3600H-2 CC3551H-2 MC3600H-2 MC3651H-2 MC3500S-2 Vertical Drive: Control: Enable Vertical Drive (ON) to synchronize Pelco cameras that have the ability to accept a synchronization pulse via the coax cable. When Vertical Drive is enabled, the CM6800 Matrix Switcher sends a timing pulse to the compatible camera (refer to the list provided). The camera aligns the vertical synch with the timing pulse. Select the receiver control type for the device connected to this input; that is, the type of receiver communication you will use to control a camera s pan and tilt and lens (if applicable). POSSIBLE VALUES: Extended Coaxitron: Coaxitron extended mode (32-bit) Standard Coaxitron: Coaxitron standard mode (15-bit) Multiplexer: Genex multiplexer PanTiltZoom A: RS-422 Control Port A PanTiltZoom B: RS-422 Control Port B If you select PanTiltZoom A or PanTiltZoom B, you must also specify the port address (in the following field) and program Port 9 or 10 (refer to the Port Page section). 38 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

39 Camera Programming Port Address: This is required only for Genex multiplexer or RS-422 control. Genex multiplexer: Select the address of the multiplexer (1-32); this address must match the unit ID specified through multiplexer programming. Refer to the MX4000 Genex Series Simplex and Duplex Multiplexers Installation/Operation Manual. RS-422 cameras connected through PTZ-A or PTZ-B: Select the camera/device address for RS-422 control (1-32). The port address must match the address setting configured through the camera/ receiver DIP switch settings. Camera Title: The camera title (up to 20 alphanumeric characters) appears on the monitor during real-time camera display (refer to the Monitor Page section). You can enter any characters available on your PC. Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 39

40 MONITOR PAGE Use the Monitor page to adjust monitor display settings for your system. You must adjust settings for each monitor individually. Figure 34. Monitor Page Monitor: Camera Number: Camera Title: Select the number of the monitor that you want to change. Enable (ON) or disable (OFF) on-screen display of the camera number. Enable (ON) or disable (OFF) on-screen display of the camera title (maximum of 20 alphanumeric characters) Monitor Programming 40 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

41 Monitor Programming R/X Type: Enable (ON) or disable (OFF) on-screen display of the camera control type. The letter displayed on the monitor reflects the receiver control type selected in the Control field on the Define Camera window. V 0001 E CAM V 01-JAN-01 01:01: Monitor Number: Monitor Status: Time: Date: Brightness: R/X TYPE DISPLAY VALUES: E = Coaxitron extended mode (32-bit) S = Coaxitron standard mode (15-bit) M = Genex multiplexer P = PTZ-P (RS-422 through Control Port PTZ-A or PTZ-B) D = PTZ-D (RS-422 through Control Port PTZ-A or PTZ-B) Enable (ON) or disable (OFF) on-screen display of the monitor/alarm number. During normal operation, the monitor number appears in this field. The monitor number is a fixed number, representing an actual BNC output on the rear panel of the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. When an alarm is active, the alarm number appears in this field. The alarm number represents an alarm contact the physical alarm input number of an internal alarm contact, or the address of an external alarm contact as configured on the Alarm Interface Unit. Enable (ON) or disable (OFF) on-screen display of the monitor or alarm status. MONITOR STATUS DISPLAY VALUES: Blank = normal status H = hold S = sequence NOTE: If an operator presses the HOLD key on a system keyboard while an alarm appears on the monitor, the H does not appear. The alarm icon and alarm status value blink to indicate the HOLD status. ALARM STATUS DISPLAY VALUES: I = internal alarm E = external alarm V = video loss alarm Enable (ON) or disable (OFF) on-screen display of the time as programmed in the system. Enable (ON) or disable (OFF) on-screen display of the date as programmed in the system. Select the brightness level of the on-screen display (1-8; 8 = white characters, 1 = black characters; 2-7 = shades of gray). Position: X: and Y: Enter a numeric value for X and Y to plot the position of the monitor text. OR Position Coordinates: Click the position in the picture box where you want the text to appear. The word PELCO moves to that position. Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 41

42 Access Programming NOTE: To use partitioning for keyboards, all keyboard addresses must be within a range from 1-8. ACCESS PAGE The CM6800 supports the following system partitioning to control switching system access: Keyboard to Monitor: Camera to Keyboard: Restrict a keyboard from accessing selected monitors. Restrict a keyboard from calling selected cameras to monitors. Camera to Monitor: Restrict the viewing of selected cameras on selected monitors under all conditions. Or view video only: permit the viewing of selected cameras while preventing pan and tilt control. All system access is set to YES by default. Figure 35. Access Page 42 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

43 Access: Keyboard to Monitor KEYBOARD TO MONITOR Use the Keyboard to Monitor Access window to assign keyboards control of specific monitors. Figure 36. Keyboard to Monitor Access Window Port: Options: Select the COM port number for which you are programming access control (1-8). If desired, you can specify the same access control for all keyboards to control all monitors. Selecting a value in this field does not save the setting to save the new values in the keyboard matrix click Save. NOTE: If you connect an ASCII keyboard/device to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher (COM port 2, 4, 7, or 8), you can connect only one keyboard to a port. Specify access in the first column only (address 1). KEYBOARD: POSSIBLE VALUES: Set All = sets all values to Y; control is allowed No Access All = sets all values to N; control is not allowed If you prefer to specify access control for individual keyboards, use the keyboard matrix to specify the access allowed for each keyboard (address 1-8) to control each specific monitor (1-8). POSSIBLE VALUES: Y = Yes; control is allowed N = No; control is not allowed Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 43

44 Access: Camera to Keyboard CAMERA TO KEYBOARD Use the Camera to Keyboard Access window to assign keyboards full control or view-only control of specific cameras. Figure 37. Camera to Keyboard Access Window Port: Options: Select the COM port number for which you are programming access control (1-8); keyboards are identified by their physical connection to the switcher. If desired, you can specify the same access control for all keyboards to control all cameras. Selecting a value in this field does not save the setting to save the new values in the keyboard matrix click Save. POSSIBLE VALUES: Set All = sets all values to Y; control is allowed No Access All = sets all values to N; control is not allowed View Only All = sets all values to V; camera can be viewed but not controlled KEYBOARD: If you prefer to specify access control for individual keyboards, use the keyboard matrix to specify the access allowed for each keyboard (address 1-8) to view and control the specific logical camera number; scroll down to see the additional range of camera numbers. POSSIBLE VALUES: Y = Yes; viewing and control is allowed N = No; viewing and control is not allowed V = View only; camera can be viewed but not controlled 44 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

45 Access: Camera to Monitor CAMERA TO MONITOR Use the Camera to Monitor Access window to assign monitors viewing access to specific cameras. Figure 38. Camera to Monitor Access Window Options: If desired, you can specify the same access for all monitors to view all cameras. Selecting a value in this field does not save the setting to save the new values in the monitor matrix click Save. POSSIBLE VALUES: Set All = sets all values to Y; camera can be viewed No Access All = sets all values to N; camera cannot be viewed MONITOR: If you prefer to specify access control for individual monitors, use the monitor matrix to specify the access allowed for each monitor (1-8) to display the specific logical camera number; scroll down to see the additional range of camera numbers. POSSIBLE VALUES: Y = Yes; camera can be viewed N = No; camera cannot be viewed Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 45

46 PORT PAGE Use the Port page to configure the settings for each device connected to a COM port on the rear panel of the CM6800. Port Programming Figure 39. Port Page NOTE: You can view the settings for Port 1, but you cannot change Port 1 settings through the CM6800-MGR. To use Port 1 for another device, you must change the settings using the on-screen programming through the CM6800. Refer to the CM6800 Installation/Operation Manual. Port # tab: Click the tab of the desired COM port (Port 1 - Port 10). The port numbers correspond to the communication ports on the CM6800 rear panel as follows: Port Input on CM6800 rear panel 1 COM 1 (can be accessed through a DB9 or RJ-45 input) 2-8 COM 2-8 RJ-45 inputs 9 PTZ-A control input 10 PTZ-B control input The values that can be changed for each port vary. Configure the values as necessary, and if allowed, for each port. Type: After selecting the device (refer to Device, below), you can change communication type (RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485) if you do not want to use the default setting (Ports 7 and 8 only). NOTE: In the CM6800-MGR, KBD 300 is used to refer to the KBD100, KBD200, KBD300, and KBD300V keyboards. Device: Baud: Parity: Data: Stop: Select the device connected to the COM port on the CM6800; the values in the Type, Baud, Parity, Data, and Stop fields change to the settings appropriate for the specific device. Select the desired baud rate. Select the desired parity type. The data bit cannot be changed. The stop bit cannot be changed. 46 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

47 Priority Programming PRIORITY PAGE The CM6800 provides eight levels of priority control. Assign priority levels to create a hierarchy of system devices for controlling a pan/tilt/zoom (camera positioning system). A higher-level keyboard takes precedence over a lower-level keyboard when the keyboards are simultaneously issuing control commands. Priority levels also determine the ability of each device to access CM6800 Matrix Switcher on-screen programming menus. Priority level applies system wide; a keyboard assigned priority level 2 on port 8 has a higher priority than a keyboard assigned priority level 4 on port 5. Figure 40. Priority Page NOTE: You can connect only one ASCII keyboard/ device per port on the CM6800 (COM port 2, 4, 7, or 8). For ASCII keyboards priority control is based on the entry for keyboard 1. Port: Priority: Select the COM port number for which you are programming priority control (1-8). For each keyboard connected to the specified port, assign a priority level (1-8). POSSIBLE VALUES: Level 1 = highest priority Level 8 = lowest priority Levels 1-4 have the ability to access the CM6800 Matrix Switcher programming screens. Levels 5-8 cannot access the CM6800 Matrix Switcher programming screens. The lowest level or keyboards located at the same level will access devices on first-come, first-served basis. Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 47

48 APPENDIX CONNECT THE PC TO THE CM6800 MATRIX SWITCHER You can connect a PC to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher through either a DB9 port or an RJ-45 port. You cannot use both ports simultaneously. 1. Using a null modem cable (user-supplied), plug one end into the DB9 COM 1 port on the PC. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the DB9 COM 1 port of the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. NULL MODEM CABLE PIN 1 PIN 5 CM6800 COM 1 DB9 PIN-OUTS PC COM 1 DB9 PIN-OUTS PIN 6 PIN 9 PIN 2 = RX IN PIN 3 = TX OUT PIN 5 = GND PIN 2 = RX IN PIN 3 = TX OUT PIN 5 = GND Figure 41. PC Connection to DB9 Port OR 1. Using a null modem cable (user-supplied), connect the DB9 COM 1 port on the PC to an RJ-45 wall block (supplied with the CM6800 Matrix Switcher). Appendix 2. Using a 6-foot (1.8 m) data cable (supplied with the CM6800 Matrix Switcher), connect the wall block to the RJ-45 COM 1 port of the CM6800. CM6800 COM 1 CM6800 COM 1 RJ-45 PIN-OUTS PIN 1 = RX IN PIN 5 = GND PIN 8 = TX OUT PC COM 1 DB9 PIN-OUTS PIN 2 = RX IN PIN 3 = TX OUT PIN 5 = GND PC COM RJ-45 WALL BLOCK AND STRAIGHT CABLE SUPPLIED WITH CM6800 NULL MODEM CABLE (USER-SUPPLIED) Figure 42. PC Connection to RJ-45 Port COM 1 default settings on the CM6800 Matrix Switcher are MGR, RS-232, baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit. 48 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

49 CM6800-MGR Main Screen THE CM6800-MGR MAIN SCREEN The CM6800-MGR Main screen contains the following: The Menu Bar The Tool Bar The currently active CM6800-MGR page (the System page is the default) The Status Bar MENU BAR Figure 43. Menu Bar Mouse Operation 1. Click the desired menu; the drop-down menu appears. 2. Click the desired command in the drop-down menu. Keyboard Operation 1. Press Alt + underlined letter (for example, Alt+F for File); the drop-down menu appears. 2. Use the up or down arrow key to navigate to the desired option. 3. Press Enter. Table A describes the commands available through the Menu Bar. Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 49

50 Table A. Menu Bar Commands Menu Command Function File Open Open another database file, if you have created more than one database. NOTE: The next time you start the CM6800-MGR, the most recently used database will open. If you prefer to access a different database, use this command to select the desired database file. Save As Set Defaults Delete Status Messages C:\Program Files\CM6800MGR\CurrentDB.mdb Exit Save a copy of the database with a different name, as a backup or to save in a different location. Restores all programming settings to the default values. Deletes all status messages from the current CM6800-MGR database. If you have defined more than one database, the database names appear here, allowing you to open another database. The name of the database file currently in use is displayed in the Status Bar. Exit the CM6800-MGR. Edit Cut Copy and delete the highlighted text (such as a camera title on the Define Cameras window). Paste Copy Insert the copied text. Copy the highlighted text. Configure System Switch to the System page. CM6800-MGR Main Screen Camera Monitor Access Port Priority Add Characters Switch to the Camera page. Switch to the Monitor page. Switch to the Access page. Switch to the Port page. Switch to the Priority page. Open the Add Characters window. Window Clear Screen Clear the status messages from the Status Log Window. System Configure Status/Log Window When the CM6800-MGR pages are visible, click this option to close the pages. When the CM6800-MGR pages are not visible, click this option to display the pages. Displays the CM6800-MGR Status Log Window. Help About CM6800-MGR Displays CM6800-MGR version information. 50 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

51 CM6800-MGR Main Screen TOOL BAR The Tool Bar provides easy access to many CM6800-MGR functions. Some Tool Bar functions are also available through the Menu Bar. Table B describes the Tool Bar icons. Figure 44. Tool Bar Table B. Tool Bar Icons Icon Tool Bar Name Menu Bar Command Function Open File Open Open another database file, such as a backup database, if you have created more than one database. Save File Save As Save a copy of the database with a different name, as a backup or to save in a different location. Copy Copy Copy the highlighted text. Cut Cut Copy and delete the highlighted text. Paste Paste Insert the copied text. Preview Report Not available This is reserved for future use. In the meantime this activates the same function as the Filter Log Records button. Print Report Not available This is reserved for future use. In the meantime this activates the same function as the Filter Log Records button. Set Time and Date Available through the System Page Configure the system time and date settings. Filter Log Records Not available Generate a report of system status messages, selectable by event type and date. Help Help Displays CM6800-MGR version information. Cascade Configurations Not available This is not used at this time. Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 51

52 STATUS BAR The Status Bar provides the following information: Current action of the CM6800-MGR software POSSIBLE VALUES: Monitoring Sending/Receiving The name of the database file currently in use Figure 45. Status Bar CM6800-MGR Main Screen 52 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

53 Navigate the CM6800-MGR NAVIGATE THE CM6800-MGR Use the steps described in Table C to navigate the CM6800-MGR. Table C. Navigate the CM6800-MGR Function Select a programming page. Select or enter field values. Save changes and exit. NOTE: You must save your entries from each window or page as you make changes. Exit a window. Navigate a window or page using the keyboard instead of the mouse. Action Click the appropriate tab. OR Select Configure on the Menu Bar and then select the name of the page (Port, Monitor, etc). Select field values in list-box fields. 1. Click the field, if necessary. (In some fields, such as on the Sequence window, the arrow does not appear until you click the field.) 2. Click the arrow. 3. The list of optional values appears. If necessary, use the scroll bar or up and down arrows to see the entire list. 4. Click the desired option. The option appears in the field. Enter field values in entry fields. 1. Highlight and delete the current field entry. OR (depending on the field) Backspace to clear the current field entry. 2. Enter a value within the range of valid options. Example: When entering Logical Camera numbers, a valid value is any number between 1 and 9998 that has not already been assigned to a physical camera input. If you enter an invalid number, the message Invalid Value. Please Enter again! appears. 1. Click Save. 2. Click the X in the upper right corner of the window. To cancel changes click Cancel. Click Cancel. OR Click the X in the upper right corner of the window. Use the Tab key to move through the fields and buttons. NOTE: Navigation with the Tab key will not always follow a linear order through the window or page. Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 53

54 LOGGING SYSTEM ACTIVITY The CM6800-MGR logs the following system events: Monitor selected by keyboard Monitor camera switched by an automated function, such as a macro Sequences and macros initiated and stopped Alarm activity Multiplexer views You can use the CM6800-MGR to monitor system activity in two ways: View system status messages on the Status Log Window Generate and output reports of system status messages STATUS LOG WINDOW The Status Log Window opens behind the Main screen when you start the CM6800-MGR. You can view the Status Log Window in the following ways: Select Window > Status Log Window from the CM6800-MGR Menu Bar. Click the Status Log Window icon in the Windows task bar. Use Alt+Tab to switch between windows displayed on the Windows desktop. Figure 46. Status Log Window Logging System Activity 54 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

55 The time and date of each system event (based on the system time of the PC) is listed with the status message. As each new status message appears, the older messages move down a line, with the newest message always on the top of the screen. You can maximize or resize the window as necessary to display more messages at a time. Table D provides an overview of status messages. To clear the status messages from the Status Log Window, click Clear Screen on the Status Log Window. To delete status messages from the status log database file click File > Delete Status Messages on the CM6800-MGR Main Screen Menu Bar. Table D. Overview of Status Messages Sample Message(s) Internally MUX # 3 Zoom Description Messages beginning with Internally specify events activated through an internal step defined in one of the following system settings: alarm contact macro sequence Device 2 on Port 5 MACRO # 1 Stopped Internally Select Monitor 1 Camera 2 Messages beginning with Device # on Port # specify actions activated by an operator at the specified device (usually a keyboard) on the specified port. The specified monitor was switched to the specified camera view. Device 2 on Port 5 Select Monitor 1 Camera 2 Device 2 on Port 5 SEQUENCE # 2 Playing Device 8 on Port 6 SEQUENCE # Scratchpad Stopped Device 8 on Port 6 MACRO # 4 Playing The specified sequence was started, paused, or stopped. A scratchpad sequence is identified as SEQUENCE # Scratchpad. Other sequence action messages: Paused Stopped The specified macro was started, paused, or stopped. Other macro action messages: Paused Stopped Device 1 on Port 5 MUX # 1 PIP Internally MUX # 3 Full Screen Input #5 Internal Alarm 1 Triggered Device 3 on Port 5 Internal Alarm 1 Acknowledged External Alarm 128 Cleared A message with MUX in the text specifies a change in a multiplexer input display. The multiplexer input is specified by MUX # and the display is specified by the following messages: PIP = Picture-in-picture Full Screen Input # = full screen display of the specified camera number Quad = 4-camera display Nano = 9-camera display Hex = 16-camera display Zoom = Digital zoom The specified alarm was triggered, cleared, or acknowledged. If the alarm is acknowledged from a device (usually a keyboard), the device number and port number appear. Messages specifying Internal Alarm # refer to one of the eight internal alarm inputs on the rear panel of the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. Messages specifying External Alarm # refer to an alarm input from an ALM2064 Alarm Interface Unit, connected to the CM6800 Matrix Switcher. Logging System Activity Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 55

56 STATUS MESSAGE REPORTS The CM6800-MGR can generate reports detailing system events of a selected type and within a selected date range. Generate a Report 1. Click Filter Log Records on the Tool Bar. The DB Query Filter window appears. Figure 47. DB Query Filter Window NOTE: You must have a default system printer defined for your PC. The Report Preview window will not appear if a default printer is not defined. 2. Select the type of system event to list in the report. You can only select one system event type for each report. 3. Select the date range for which you want to generate a report. 4. Click Run Query. The Report Preview window appears. Logging System Activity 56 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

57 Figure 48. Report Preview Window 5. The report lists each system event within the query range specified in the DB Query Filter window. Table E describes the icons at the bottom of the Report Preview window. Logging System Activity Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 57

58 Table E. Report Preview Window Icons Icon Name Description First Page Go to the first page of the report. Previous Page Go to the previous page. Page Number Displays numbers of the current page and the total page count. Next Page Go to the next page. Last Page Go to the last page of the report. Cancel Zoom If the query generates a large number of records, you can click Cancel to stop the query from generating additional records. The records generated before you click Cancel appear. Toggle between different levels of page magnifications. If the screen is maximized there are two levels of magnification. If the screen is re-sized there are three levels of magnification. Print Report Open the Print dialog box. Export to File Open the Export dialog box, from which you can export data from the report into a disk file or a mail attachment. Export to Mail Attachment Close Close the Preview Report window. Record Range Displays the total number of records. You can output the report in the following ways: Print the report Export the report data to a file or a mail attachment Logging System Activity 58 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)

59 Print a Report 1. Click Print. The Print dialog box appears. Figure 49. Print Dialog Box 2. Select the appropriate options. 3. Click OK. The report will print to your default system printer. Refer to Table D for an overview of status system messages. Export Report Data to a File or Mail Attachment 1. Click Export to File or Export to Mail Attachment. The Export dialog box appears. Figure 50. Export Dialog Box 2. Select the appropriate format. The CM6800-MGR can output the report data in the following formats: HTML Microsoft Excel Rich Text 3. Select the appropriate destination: Disk file Microsoft Mail (MAPI) 4. Click OK. If you select HTML format, an additional dialog box appears. Specify a directory in which to save HTML pages and images, then click OK. If you selected Disk file in Step 3, continue with the steps listed in Export to File. If you selected Microsoft Mail (MAPI) in Step 3, continue with the steps listed in Export to Mail Attachment. Logging System Activity Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01) 59

60 EXPORT TO FILE 1. The Choose Export File dialog box appears. Figure 51. Choose Export File Dialog Box 2. Type a filename and select a file location if necessary. 3. Click Save. The report data will be saved in the selected format. EXPORT TO MAIL ATTACHMENT 1. The Send Mail dialog box appears. Figure 52. Send Mail Dialog Box 2. Complete the fields in the Send Mail dialog box as necessary. 3. Click Send. The message will be sent with the report data saved as an attachment in the specified format. Logging System Activity 60 Pelco Manual C1516M (7/01)