Bosch LTC 8501/60 Allegiant Matrix Switcher, 64 Inputs / 8 Outputs

The LTC 8500 Series Allegiant Video Switcher/Control Systems combine both switching and computer technology to provide powerful performance and unique system features for the security user. Offering full matrix switching capability, these systems can be programmed to display the video from any camera on any monitor, either manually or via independent automatic switching sequences. The LTC 8500 Series provide versatile modular construction accommodating up to 64 camera inputs, 8 monitor outputs, 8 keyboards, 128 alarm points, a computer interface port and a logging printer port. Sequencing Capabilities These systems can be programmed with up to 60 sequences which can be run independently of each other in either a forward or reverse direction. Any of the sequences can utilize the Salvo Switching capability where any number of system monitors may be selected to switch as a group. Using the optional LTC 8559/00 Master Control Software package or LTC 8850/00 GUI Allegiant Server, sequences can be made to activate and deactivate automatically based upon the time of day and the day of week. Camera Control On-site receiver/drivers permit operator control of pan, tilt, zoom, multiple pre-positions, four auxiliaries, auto-pan and random scan. An integral local test function is also a standard feature. The LTC 8500 Series also supports variable speed operation and full programming functions of AutoDome series dome cameras. Bilinx Capability When combined with an LTC 8016 Allegiant Bilinx Data Interface unit, these switchers/controllers support operations using Bilinx communication. With Bilinx, PTZ control is accomplished using a bi-directional communication protocol embedded in the video signal of Bosch Dinion and AutoDome CCTV cameras. In addition, Bilinx uses the standard video cable to transmit alarm and status messages from the cameras, providing superior performance without the need for separate data transmission cables. Macro Capabilities The LTC 8500 system provides powerful macro capabilities. The macros can be activated using Allegiant system keyboards, system time event functions, alarm activations and via special function icons in the LTC 8850/00 GUI software. Alarm Capabilities With the addition of the LTC 8540/00 Series alarm interface accessory unit, an external contact closure or logic level can be used to automatically activate any camera to be displayed. Any monitor or group of monitors can be set to display cameras under alarm conditions. The base system contains three built-in alarm response modes: basic, auto-build and sequence and display. In addition to these three modes, the PC based software packages now includes the ability to combine any or all three standard modes within the same system. Alarm video may be selected to reset either manually or automatically. In addition, a 16-character alarm title can be selected to appear instead of the camera title during alarm conditions. System Operation System operation and programming is accomplished using a full-function, ergonomically designed keyboard. Up to 8 keyboards may be used in the system. Built-in operator priority levels and the ability to restrict certain operators from controlling designated functions provide maximum flexibility. Programming/Software Capabilities The LTC 8500 Series includes a 48-character on-screen display for time-date, camera number, camera ID (16characters), an icon to identify controllable cameras and monitor (12 characters) or status information. Over 250 characters are available when programming camera ID and monitor titles. Utilizing a Windows-based PC and the LTC 8059/00Master Control Software package or LTC 8850/00Graphical User Interface (GUI) software, enhanced programming and switching features can be obtained. A user-friendly spreadsheet format provides the ability to enter camera titles, operator names, 64 timed events, change system parameters, program camera sequences, install lockouts and access the advanced alarm handling screens with speed and efficiency. The program information may then be transferred into the Allegiant system, stored on disk or printed out directly from a printer connected to the PC. The LTC 8850/00 Bosch GUI software is designed around an intuitive graphic-based interface; the GUI provides high performance programming, control and monitoring of all system functions by using on-screen icons to reflect real time status of the devices controlled by the system. The LTC 8850/00 GUI software also provides the ability to monitor system status events. System alarms, switching functions, sequence events, keyboard actions and video loss information can be viewed in real time on the PC screen and, if desired, logged to the PC hard drive. The LTC 8500 Series contains a logging printer output port which accepts a standard RS-232 serial printer.This provides a permanent record of system status showing time and date of changes, such as: incoming alarms, acknowledgment of alarms, loading of sequences, user log-on to keyboard, transfer of system tables and sequences and a power up reset message. In addition, the printer can be used to obtain a hardcopy of the system's configuration tables and sequences. Expansion Capabilities The LTC 8500 Series can serve as the Master switcher in a Satellite Switch configuration. This innovative SatelliteSwitch feature enables a single LTC 8500Series system to communicate with up to 64 remotely located "Satellite" systems. Any Allegiant system model can serve as a remote Satellite switcher. This powerful feature permits the design of a distributed type system. The main control site can view/control local cameras plus cameras located at any of there motely distributed Satellite sites. The Satellite sites can view/control only cameras associated with their own site. When used in this type of configuration, the main LTC 8500 Series system can access up to 256 cameras located anywhere in the system.