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System Operating Instructions

This manual describes the operating procedures for the American Dynamics Excalibur SE Graphical Security Workstation.

Excalibur SE (System Edition) is provided with American Dynamics CCTV Matrix Switching Systems as a graphical interface

for the control and monitoring of security areas under surveillance of the CCTV system. Excalibur SE provides a user-friendly

operator interface for monitoring activity with video graphics, mouse, touch-screen, and keyboard control.

Excalibur SE (System Edition)

Graphical Security Workstation

The software/firmware furnished with this equipment is confidential to and is copyrighted by AMERICAN DYNAMICS or

others. It is not to be copied or disclosed in any manner without the express written consent of AMERICAN DYNAMICS. The

software/firmware is furnished to the purchaser under a license for use on a single system. See the Appendix of this manual for a

copy of the license agreement.

Information furnished by AMERICAN DYNAMICS is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is

assumed by AMERICAN DYNAMICS for its use; nor for any infringements of other rights of third parties which may result

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are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. AD is a registered trademark of American Dynamics Corporation.

Table of Contents

Page

System Description..................................................................................... 1

Features ................................................................................................... 1

INSTALLATION..................................................................................... 1-1

System Installation............................................................................. 1-2

Excalibur SE Software Installation and Setup................................... 1-4

Excalibur SE Windows...................................................................... 1-5

OPERATION........................................................................................... 2-1

System Security ................................................................................. 2-2

Excalibur SE Program........................................................................ 2-3

AD Keyboard............................................................................... 2-4

Preferences................................................................................... 2-6

Excalibur SE Window Buttons.................................................... 2-6

Excalibur SE Icon Control........................................................... 2-8

Cameras................................................................................. 2-8

VCR/Quads............................................................................ 2-9

Map........................................................................................ 2-9

Switcher Error Messages............................................................. 2-9

Exiting Excalibur SE................................................................... 2-9

APPENDIX

Complete Excalibur version 2.0 Capabilities ............................. A-1

Feature Comparison Table.......................................................... A-2

Security Resource Icons ............................................................. A-3

Excalibur Data Files ................................................................... A-4

License Agreement ................................................ Inside rear cover

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The Excalibur SE (System Edition) Graphical Security

Workstation provides a user-friendly operator interface for

monitoring activity at security areas under surveillance of

American Dynamics CCTV Matrix Switching Systems. The

Excalibur SE system allows the user to define surveillance

areas to be observed and to provide user-selected icons or

symbols representing the key security resources at the

surveillance area. Any security area defined by this system

may be manually called up to the workstation screen for

operator viewing.

The Excalibur SE system operates in conjunction with a

Matrix Switching System (such as the 1650B, 2050, 2052WIP,

2150, and 2350) to identify and monitor all cameras in the

switching system. The Excalibur SE system does not replace

the security setup and programming capabilities of the Matrix

Switching System, but provides a user-friendly operator

interface that operates with the system Controller or CPU and

enhances the operation of a Matrix Switching System.

The Excalibur SE graphical user interface software combines a

variety of features with the advanced features incorporated into

American Dynamics Matrix Switchers. By having several

setup options within Excalibur SE and many options available

with the Matrix Switchers, it is possible to configure a system

with a wide variety of features and modes.

FEATURES

The Excalibur SE (System Edition) Graphical Security

Workstation provides the following features:

• Menu-driven operation with mouse, touch-screen, and

keyboard control

• User-defined surveillance area Maps

• User selection of security resources Icons

• High resolution color display of security areas

• Manual callup of any surveillance area or resource

• Full remote control of auxiliary and camera pan/tilt

• Menu selection of pre-programmed System Salvos and

Tours

• Full on-screen AD keyboard emulation

• Operator password protection and operation access levels

The Excalibur SE (System Edition) is provided with AD

Matrix Switching Systems. Several functions and options of

the setup menus cannot be selected from this version - these

are indicated in the appropriate paragraphs of this manual. The

added features and capabilities of the complete Excalibur

version 2.0 \are identified in the Appendix, page A-1.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION and FEATURES

EXCALIBUR

Figure 1 - Excalibur SE Graphical Security Workstation

Excalibur SE

Installation

This section of the manual describes the installation procedures for the

American Dynamics Excalibur SE Graphical Security Workstation.

Excalibur SE programs operate on an IBM-compatible Personal Computer

(PC), under the Windows operating system.

SYSTEM INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

PC Configuration Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

PC RS-232 Communications Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

PC Printer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Installing Excalibur SE Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

EXCALIBUR WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Dialog Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Confirmation Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Error Message Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

1-1

SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Because the features of Excalibur SE and the Matrix Switching

System are so versatile, it is important to plan the installation

carefully to gain full advantage of these features. It is

recommended that the user become thoroughly familiar with

the capabilities and operating modes of the Matrix Switcher,

determine the needs of the facility, and set up the Excalibur SE

system only after thorough planning.

The weakest links in any security/CCTV system using

Excalibur SE will be the computer hardware and the quality of

the CCTV system installation. It is strongly recommended that

a computer of the highest quality and reliability is used. An

uninterruptible power supply is required (UPS), as opposed to

a standby power supply (SPS) which is sometimes billed as a

true UPS. The software is designed to reload critical data at

regular intervals to help avoid memory corruption problems

from power surges, glitches, and momentary outages.

However, it is still essential to use computer hardware of the

highest quality, to use a UPS to control and condition the

power, and to provide a stable power circuit to insure reliable

control and monitoring.

PC Configuration Requirements

The minimum computer configuration required to operate the

Excalibur SE program system is a true IBM PC compatible

computer, with the following:

1. At least a 386DX 33 Mhz or 486SX 25 Mhz processor.

2. A minimum of 4 Mbytes of RAM extended memory. The

number of maps and icons available is directly related to the

amount of RAM; a minimum of 4 Mb is recommended.

3. A minimum hard disc capacity of 100 Mbytes.

4. A two-button mouse or mouse emulating input. It is not

possible to use the Excalibur SE program without a mouse

or mouse emulating input device.

5. Windows 3.1 Operating Software; DOS 5.0 or greater.

6. A Windows compatible sound card to annunciate operator

actions (optional).

PC RS-232 Communications Ports

For proper RS-232 communication with the Excalibur SE

workstation PC, the pin definition and the DTE (Data Terminal

Equipment) or DCE (Data Control Equipment) configuration

of each connected device must be observed. All American

Dynamics equipment, including Matrix Switching System

Controllers, are configured as DTE devices.

For DTE-to-DTE communications between a Matrix Switching

System Controller and the Excalibur SE workstation PC,

connect a three-wire, shielded, 18-AWG RS-232 cable from

the Excalibur SE workstation PC RS-232 port to a Matrix

Switching System Controller RS-232 port, as follows:

a. Connect GND from the Excalibur SE PC port to GND on

the controller's RS-232 port.

b. Connect RCD from the Excalibur SE PC port to XMIT

on the controller's RS-232 port.

c. Connect XMIT from the Excalibur SE PC port to RCD

on the controller's RS-232 port.

Refer to the RS-232 port connector pin definitions and setup

instructions in the appropriate Switching System Controller

Installation Manual.

The RS-232 port connected to a Switching System Controller

must be setup via the Excalibur SE Setup Ports function, (refer

to the Excalibur SE Installation and Setup Instructions manual,

OP5400SPA, for port setup procedures).

PC Printer Port

The 25-pin HASP plug supplied with the software must be

connected to the PC printer port, LPT1. If the HASP plug is

not inserted, the Excalibur SE program cannot be operated, and

the following message is displayed.

Figure 1-1, page 1-3, illustrates a typical Excalibur SE

workstation PC configuration.

INSTALLATION

1-2

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1-3

INSTALLATION

Com1

Com2

EXCALIBUR PC

Rear Panel Connectors

LPT1

HASP Plug

Mouse

Matrix Switching

System Controller

Monitor

Figure 1-1 - Excalibur SE PC Configuration

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Installing Excalibur SE System Programs

Installation of the Excalibur SE software programs is described

in the Excalibur SE Installation and Setup Instructions manual,

OP5400SPA.

When installation is complete, the Excalibur SE Program

Group, illustrated below, is available in the Windows Program

Manager window.

System Setup

There are three setup programs for Excalibur SE: System

Setup, CAD, and Icons Setup. The setup procedures using

these programs are described in the Excalibur SE Installation

and Setup Instructions manual, OP5400SPA.

The Excalibur SE System Setup program is used to define

the system information needed by all Excalibur SE system

functions. This information includes data file directories,

alarm module and switcher port setup, operators and

passwords, map sequences, sound and video access, and data

logging. This program must be run first to identify the data

directory for all other Excalibur SE programs.

The Excalibur CAD program is a drawing program used to

create the background maps and place the icons used by

Excalibur SE.

The Excalibur SE Icons Setup program provides setup

icons that reference switcher actions. This program is used

to define the attributes for each icon, such as calling a

specified camera to a specified monitor.

System Operation

There is one program for operation of the Excalibur SE

system. The Excalibur SE program (described in Section 2 of

this manual) provides the primary user interface for control

and operation of the connected Matrix Switching Systems.

This program provides all interfaces for monitoring activity

with video graphics, mouse, touch-screen, and keyboard

control.

INSTALLATION

1-4

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