8200-0170-02 A e

Using MegaPower 168 Matrix Switcher with
ADTTE Keyboard Controller

Operation and Programming Reference Guide
Figure 1: MegaPower 168 (AD168) Typical Configuration
AD2088
Keyboard
ADTTE
Touch Tracker
168 Inputs
Parallel Printer
Port (standard)
AD168
Manchester
Fixed
Camera
AD High Speed
Data Line
(standard)
RS-422
SensorNet
Dome
Control Code Modules

(optional)
Code Distributor
(optional)
Outputs
1-12
PTZ
Figure 2: ADTTE Keyboard Controller
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MEGAPOWER 168 / ADTTE OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING REFERENCE GUIDE (8200-0170-02, REV. A)
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Contents
About this Guide
About this Guide ...................................................................... 2

If you need assistance...................................................... 2
About the MegaPower 168 Matrix Switcher/Controller
System..................................................................................... 3
About the ADTTE Keyboard Controller..................................... 3
Identifying the ADTTE Operating Mode .................................... 6
General User Tasks ................................................................. 7
Logging On ...................................................................... 7
Logging Off ...................................................................... 7
Working in Keyboard Lock Mode.............................................. 7
Selecting Monitors............................................................ 8
Selecting Cameras and Domes ........................................ 8
Locking Cameras and Domes .......................................... 8
Controlling Cameras and Domes...................................... 8
Calling Presets ............................................................... 10
Running Patterns ........................................................... 10
Holding Patterns............................................................. 10
Patterns and Older SpeedDome Camera Domes ........... 10
Controlling Tours............................................................ 11
Controlling Auxiliary Devices .......................................... 11
Acknowledging Alarms ................................................... 12
Running Salvos .............................................................. 12
Working in Program Mode...................................................... 13
Unlock/Lock the Keyboard.............................................. 13
Pattern Programming ..................................................... 14
Programming Preset Scenes.......................................... 14
Programming Monitor Tours........................................... 15
Monitor Arming............................................................... 15
Resetting the System ..................................................... 17
Setting the Date Format ................................................. 17
Text Display Arrangement .............................................. 18
Adjusting Text Display Position ...................................... 18
Detecting Camera Video Loss........................................ 18
Audio Alarm Programming ............................................. 19
Changing ADTTE Keyboard Settings ..................................... 19
Turning Keyboard Repeat Off......................................... 19
Changing the Keyboard Lock Password ......................... 19
Adjusting the LCD Brightness......................................... 20
Turning Key Click Sound On/Off..................................... 20
Adjusting the Key Click Volume...................................... 20
Changing the Language Setting ..................................... 20
Changing the Baud Rate ................................................ 20
Displaying the Firmware Version .................................... 20
Working in Menu Mode .......................................................... 21
Exiting from the Menu System........................................ 21
Using the Main Selection Menu ...................................... 22
Changing the Language Setting ..................................... 22
Changing System Settings ............................................. 22
Changing System Options.............................................. 23
Changing Time and Date Settings.................................. 24
Changing Port Settings .................................................. 25
Changing Monitor Settings ............................................. 26
Changing Camera Settings ............................................ 27
Configuring User or Keyboard Settings .......................... 29
Changing User Settings ................................................. 30
Changing Keyboard Priority Settings .............................. 30
Configuring Priority Settings ........................................... 31
This operation and reference guide explains tasks

you can perform using the ADTTE keyboard with
the MegaPower 168 (AD168) Matrix Switcher. It
supplements material found in the following
documents:
ADTTE Enhanced Touch Tracker Operators
Manual, 8000-2675-02
MegaPower 168 (AD168) Matrix Switcher/
Controller System Administrators Manual,
8000-0935-01
If you need assistance...

Contact your Sales Representative.
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About the MegaPower 168

Matrix Switcher/Controller
System
About the ADTTE Keyboard

Controller
The ADTTE keyboard is a video control station that
is compatible with the AD168 matrix switcher/
controller systems. The keyboard provides the
following operating modes: Operate, Program, and
Menu.
The MegaPower 168 (AD168) Matrix Switcher/

Controller System is an integrated CCTV matrix
switching and control system for CCTV
surveillance systems with multiple video inputs,
outputs, and control stations. Video inputs are
typically provided by local or remote cameras and
other video sources. Video output is viewed on
monitors, or recorded on VCRs or digital video
recorders located at system control points.
Operate mode does not require password

privileges and provides the following functions:
Monitor and camera selection
Camera and dome control
In addition to providing video input and output

switching, the AD168 system can respond to
alarms and perform auxiliary switching for the
control of gates, doors, lights, and other output
devices. Depending on the control requirements of
a given application, various AD keyboards and
accessory devices can be used in concert with the
system bays, cameras, and monitors.
Preset, pattern, salvo and system tour recall
The AD168 Matrix Switcher/Controller System is

designed to support plug-in modules having a
broad range of functionality. Plug-in modules
include:
Preset (target), pattern, and scratch-pad tour

programming
Auxiliary control
Alarm acknowledgment
Operators with password privileges may use
Program and Menu modes. Program mode
provides the following functions:
Alarm monitor arming and disarming

Menu mode enables operators to set up the
parameters of the connected switching system.
Power Supply module

Central Processing module (CPM)
Note: The ADTTE keyboard does not support the

following AD168 features:
Video Input modules

Video Output modules
Macro programming and recall
Optional Control Code modules

Built-in expansion capabilities permit the addition of
a second AD168 Bay to increase the number of
video output devices supported.
VCR control
Figure 3 illustrates the features of the ADTTE
keyboard.
External communications to system devices can be

achieved through a variety of protocols, including
Manchester Control Code, RS-232, RS-422, and
SensorNet. A parallel printer port is standard with
each AD168 system to provide printed copies of
operating parameters and alarm events.
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Figure 3: ADTTE keyboard features
1.
4. Zoom Buttons
(In / Out)
LCD Display
2.
Keypad
xt
3. Focus Buttons
(Near/Far)
5. Tracker Ball
e. The Status field shows the current operating

state of the system. During normal operation,
P appears in this field. During system menu
programming, M appears in this field. When
the keyboard lock is enabled, L appears in
this field; if blank, the keyboard lock is
disabled.
1. The LCD displays status information, the

selected monitor and camera numbers, and
keyboard lock status. It also displays system
prompts and messages. The following illustrates
the fields that normally appear on the LCD.
a
STS
MON
CAM
1234
-L
a. The Site (STS) field shows the status of the

connected switching system.
b. The Monitor (MON) field shows the monitor
number currently under keyboard control.
c. The Camera (CAM) field shows the camera
number currently under keyboard control.
d. The Entry field shows the numbers being
entered on the keypad.
2. The keypad enables you to call up video from

individual cameras and control their preprogrammed movement. It also provides for
camera iris control, auxiliary control, monitor
selection, and the ability to clear alarms.
3. The focus buttons enable you to control a
camera's focus setting.
4. The zoom buttons enable you to control a
camera's zoom setting.
5. The Tracker Ball provides variable speed
control of a camera's pan and tilt.
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Figure 4 illustrates the locations of the buttons on the ADTTE keypad.

Figure 4: Keypad button locations
F
2
On
Prog
V
U
F
1
Off
User
Run
T
S
Mon Arm
Salvo
R
Last
Next
Clear
D. Lock: Multi-function key used to toggles the lock state

of the keyboard when the password is entered. When
used in conjunction with camera selection, toggles the
camera control lock.
F.
G
H
Config
I
Ack
Pattern (Exit): Multi-function key used to run or repeat

patterns in Operate mode. Used to program patterns
in Program mode. Used to program exit Menu mode.
C. : Multi-function key that is used with the Config

button to decrease selected ADTTE settings. When
used with the Shot function, enables preset recall.
Auxiliary ON (Page Right key): Multi-function key

that is used activate an auxiliary device in Monitor
Operate mode. Displays page to right in Menu mode.
Pswd
G. Shot (Enter) key: Multi-function key used to recall

shots (presets) in Operate mode. Used to program
shots in Program mode. Used to store data in Menu
mode.
B. +: Multi-function key that is used with the Config

button to increase selected ADTTE settings. When
used with the Shot function, enables preset
programming.
Auxiliary OFF (Page Left): Multi-function key that is

used to deactivate an auxiliary device in Monitor
Operate mode. Displays page to left in Menu mode.
E
F
Menu
A. Numeric Keypad: Keys ranging from 0 to 9 that

enable the user to select specific cameras, monitors,
salvos, tours, presets, patterns, auxiliaries, recorders,
sites, and macros.
E.
Shot
Enter
Pattern
Exit
Close Iris Open

PG-UP
PG-DN
Lock
Auxiliary
Hold
Site
On
PG-LEFT
Off
PG-RIGHT
H.
Config: Used to adjust special ADTTE settings, such

as backlighting and key click volume.
I.
Menu: Used to display the AD168 main menu of the

attached switching system. It also enables the use of
the menu programming buttons. This key is under
keyboard lock protection.
J.
ACK: Used to acknowledge alarms, run tours, set

and repeat patterns in Operate mode.
K.
Iris OPEN (Page Down): Multi-function key used to

open the selected cameras iris in Monitor Operate
mode. Displays next menu page down in Menu
mode.
L.
Iris CLOSE (Page Up): Multi-function key used to

close the selected cameras iris in Operate mode.
Displays prior menu page up in Menu mode.
Pswd: Sets or changes the keyboard lock password.

There are two types of passwords: Permanent and
User Defined.
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M.
N.
Identifying the ADTTE

Operating Mode
(Camera): Calls the camera number entered

using the numeric keypad.
The current operating mode of the ADTTE keyboard

can be determined by looking at the lower-right
corner of the LCD.
(Monitor): Calls the monitor number entered

using the numeric keypad.
O. CLEAR: Removes numbers entered on the numeric

keypad.
Table 1: ADTTE modes
P. NEXT (): Multi-function key used to display the next

camera in sequence during a monitor tour or an alarm
tour that is on hold. Also serves as the Cursor Right
function during menu programming.
Display Reading
STS MON
Q. LAST (): Multi-function key used to display the

previous camera in sequence during a monitor tour or
an alarm tour that is on hold. Also serves as the
Cursor Left function during menu programming.
005
STS MON
005
R. SALVO: Used to display a pre-defined group (salvo)

camera inputs on a group of contiguous of monitors,
beginning with the currently selected monitor.
STS MON
S. Site: Used to control satellite systems. This feature is

not supported on the AD168 system.
005
T. Run (): Multi-function key used to start a monitor

tour, universal (system) tour, or alarm tour. Also
serves as the Cursor Up/Down function during menu
programming.
STS MON
005
Hold (): Multi-function key used to halt a monitor tour,

universal (system) tour, or alarm tour. Also serves as
the Cursor Down function during menu programming.
CAM
168
CAM
168
CAM
168
CAM
168
1234
-L
1234
+P
1234
-P
1234
-M
Mode
L: Keyboard Lock mode.
Only basic functions
available.
+P: Programming mode.
When + is displayed,
Presets can be programmed.
-P: Program Recall mode.
Presets cannot be
programmed, only recalled.
M: Menu mode.
Multi-function keys provide
secondary functions.
See the following sections:
U. User: Used to authorized users to log on to the

system.
General User Tasks ........................................... 7
V. Mon Arm On: Used to enable system alarms from

appearing on monitors. This feature is under keyboard
lock protection.
Working in Program Mode.............................. 13
Working in Keyboard Lock Mode .................... 7

Working in Menu Mode ................................... 21
Mon Arm Off: Used to disable system alarms from

appearing on monitors. This feature is under keyboard
lock protection.
W. Prog: Used to program monitor tours and other
system programming features. This button is under
keyboard lock protection.
X. F2: Function key whose use varies depending upon
the feature being accessed.
Y. F1: Function key whose use varies depending upon
the feature being accessed. The F1 button also is
used to set the baud rate and display the firmware
version information for the ADTTE.
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General User Tasks

The following tasks can be performed regardless of
the keyboard mode.
Working in Keyboard Lock

Mode
STS MON
Log On
005
Log Off
CAM
168
1234
-L
When the keyboard is in the Lock mode, the

following AD168 tasks can be performed.
Logging On
If UC appears in the Camera display of your
keyboard, User Codes and Passcodes have been
implemented at your facility. You must log on before
attempting to use the system.
Table 2: Operate Mode Tasks

If you want to
See page
1. UC (User Code) appears on the LCD.
Select Monitor
2. Enter the User Code (1-64). Press User.
Select Cameras/Domes
3. PSC (Passcode) appears on the LCD.
Lock Cameras/Domes
4. Enter the passcode (up to 6 digits). Press User.
Control Cameras/Domes
Once logged on, you can begin performing other

tasks.
Call Presets
10
Run Patterns
10
Run Tour
11
Control Auxiliary
11
Acknowledge Alarms
12
Run Salvos
12
Logging Off
When the AD168 system is not in use, you should
log off the system. This will ensure that
unauthorized users cannot control your system.
1. Enter 99.
2. Press the F1 key (located to the left of the LCD
display.
Enter 99
then press F1
to log off.
F
1
F
2
STS MON
005
CAM
168
99
-L
3. UC (User Code) appears on the LCD to indicate

successful log off.
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Selecting Monitors
Locking Cameras and Domes
Workstation monitors display the video from the

cameras and domes installed in local and/or satellite
facilities. Each monitor has an identification number
assigned by the system administrator. Up to 12
monitors can be installed in a single bay AD168
system. Up to 24 monitors can be installed in a dual
bay system.
Cameras can be locked to prevent other keyboard

operators from controlling their movements. If a
camera is locked, other operators with the same or
lower priority will be able to view the camera, but will
not be able to control its pan, tilt, zoom, focus, iris,
preset, and auxiliary functions. When an operator
calls a camera that has been locked out, the word
LOCK appears on the monitors status line.
1. Enter the monitor identification number.

2. Press the
(Monitor) key. The monitor
identification number appears in the MON field of
the LCD.
The selected monitor is under keyboard control.
Camera video can now be viewed on the called
monitor.
An operator with a higher priority level than the

operator who locked the camera can gain control of
the camera.
The Lock key is used to lock or unlock the selected
camera.
Note: You may also use the F1 function key to lock
and unlock the selected camera.
Selecting Cameras and Domes

Once a monitor is selected, you may call camera or
dome video to the monitor. Each system camera
has a unique identification number documented by
the system administrator.
1. Enter the camera identification number.
2. Press the
(Camera) key. The camera
identification number appears in the CAM field of
the LCD.
The selected video input now appears on the
monitor screen. Depending upon the camera type,
you may be able to control the pan, tilt, zoom, focus,
and iris settings.
Command
Function
2 F1
Lock the camera
1 F1
Unlock the camera
Controlling Cameras and Domes

With the ADTTE keyboard, you can control the pan,
tilt, zoom, focus and iris settings for appropriately
equipped cameras.
Using the Tracker Ball

The Tracker Ball controls the panning and tilting of
cameras connected to the switching system. To
control pan/tilt direction:
Move the Tracker Ball left or right for pan control.
Move the Tracker Ball towards (down) or away
from (up) for tilt control.
Figure 5: ADTTE Tracker Ball control pan/tilt
movement
Tilt Up
Tracker Ball
Pan
Left
Pan
Right
Tilt Down
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When the Tracker Ball is moved diagonally, the

camera pans and tilts in the direction the Tracker
Ball moves.
Figure 6: ADTTE Tracker Ball control diagonal
movement
Move up
to left
Move up
to right
Adjusting Iris Settings

Normally, the brightness of a picture is controlled by
the camera's auto gain and the auto/manual iris
functions. The Iris Control keys allow you to
manually adjust the brightness or darkness of an
image. These keys are located to the right of the
numeric keypad, next to the camera key.
Figure 8: Iris control keys
Camera
Close Iris Open
PG-UP
PG-DN
Press Iris Open to brighten the image.

Move down
to left
Move down
to right
Note: For cameras with variable speed pan/tilt

capability, camera movement speed is proportional
to the positioning of the Tracker Ball. The further
from the stationary center position the Tracker Ball
travels, the faster the camera moves. Eight
independent speed levels are available for the up,
down, left, and right directions.
When the camera has been positioned
appropriately, release the Tracker Ball to the center
position.
Controlling Zoom and Focus

The zoom and focus controls are located to the left
and right of the Tracker Ball.
Press the Iris Close to darken the image.

Note: SpeedDome Ultra dome units are designed
with Auto Focus and Auto Iris capability. After
performing manual focus or iris adjustments, the
auto control mode may be resumed by pressing the
Iris Open and Close keys simultaneously.
Flipping Domes
To flip the dome under keyboard control 180 from
its current position (for uninterrupted surveillance of
subjects who pass directly beneath the camera),
enter 19 and press F1.
Note: On suitably equipped domes with the auto-flip
function enabled, the dome flips automatically when
the Tracker Ball is held in the tilt down position and
the dome reaches its lower tilt limit.
Press Zoom In to increase magnification.

Press Zoom Out to decrease magnification.
Press Focus Far to adjust the clarity for distant
objects.
Press Focus Near to adjust the clarity for close
objects.
Figure 7: ADTTE zoom and focus controls
Zoom In
(tele)
Zoom Out
(wide)
Focus Far
Focus Near
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To repeat a pattern:
1. Call the dome that will run the pattern.
Calling Presets
A preset is a memorized location or scene that a
pan/tilt camera or dome can display on demand.
Presets are also referred to as shots or targets.
The Shot (Preset) key is located to the right of the
numeric keypad.
2. Enter the pattern number (1-3).

3. Press the Pattern key. P-1, P-2, or P-3 appears
on the LCD.
4. Press the Ack key located in the lower right
corner of the keypad.
Figure 9: Shot (Preset) and Pattern keys
The pattern runs repeatedly until a camera

command (pan, tilt, zoom, focus or iris) is issued.
Shot
Enter
Pattern
Exit
Holding Patterns
To call a preset:
1. Call the camera or dome that will display the
preset.
2. Enter the preset identification number.

on the LCD.
3. Press the Shot key.
4. Press the Hold key located to the left of the

numeric keypad. The camera moves to the start
of the selected pattern and holds until the Run or
Ack key is pressed.
The selected scene now appears on the monitor

with appropriate pan, tilt, zoom, and focus
adjustments.
Running Patterns
A pattern is a sequential series of pan, tilt, zoom,
and focus commands defined for SpeedDome
series domes, and are programmed in real time.
The Pattern key is to the right of the numeric keypad
(Figure 9).
To run a pattern one time:
Patterns and Older SpeedDome

Camera Domes
If you cannot get patterns to work with older series
SpeedDome camera domes, try using the function
keys to access the patterns.
Note: Verify that the keyboard is in normal
operating modeLock (-L) or Program Recall (P-)
before performing this task. See Unlock/Lock the
Keyboard on page 13.

on the LCD.
Table 3 lists the pattern function key commands.
4. Press the Run key located to the left of the

numeric keypad. The camera runs through the
pattern movements once.
Table 3: Pattern Function Keys
Note: If the selected pattern has not been

programmed, the default Apple Peel pattern runs.
If you want to
Press the following keys
Run Pattern 1
21-F1
Run Pattern 2
22-F1
Run Pattern 3
23-F1
Repeat Pattern 1
41-F1
Repeat Pattern 2
42-F1
Repeat Pattern 3
43-F1
Go to (hold) Pattern 1
31-F1
32-F1
33-F1
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Controlling Tours
Controlling Auxiliary Devices
A tour is a dynamic sequence of camera views or

patterns, each of which appears on a selected monitor
screen for a specified dwell time. In addition, each preset
or pattern can have a pre-programmed preset status,
auxiliary status, and connect next designation. The Run
and Hold keys are located to the left of the numeric
keypad. The Next and Last keys are located in the lower
left corner of the keypad. Relative positions of the Tour
control keys are shown in Figure 10.
An auxiliary is a relay that controls devices such as

lights, door locks, and audible alarms. Auxiliary
devices are also called output devices. Use the
Auxiliary On and Off keys (located to the right of the
numeric keypad) to control the devices.
Figure 11: Auxiliary Control keys
On
PG-LEFT
Off
PG-RIGHT
Auxiliary
Figure 10: Tour control keys

Starts Tour
Run
Displays
previous
scene
Hold
Pauses
Tour
Last
Displays
subsequent
scene
Next
Additionally, there are monitor or "scratch-pad"

tours, which are temporary tours programmed for
the operator's currently selected monitor.
Running System Tours

1. Select the monitor where the tour will run.
2. Enter the system tour number to be associated
with the monitor under control.
3. Press the Run key, and then press the Ack key
within three seconds to run the designated
system tour.
Note: Tour direction can be changed while a tour is
in progress. To change the direction of a running
tour, press the Next or Last key, depending on
which is appropriate in a given situation.
Auxiliary devices may be momentary or latched. A

momentary auxiliary remains active as long as its
control key is pressed. An example of momentary
auxiliary action is a door that remains unlocked as
long the Auxiliary On key is pressed. When the key
is released, the door returns to its locked state.
A latched auxiliary remains active until it is
deactivated using the appropriate off switch. An
example of a latched auxiliary is a light. When the
Auxiliary On key is pressed (and released), the
light is turned on. When the Auxiliary Off key is
pressed (and released), the light is turned off.
IMPORTANT! The number of available auxiliaries
depends on the dome type. Outdoor SpeedDomes
have only one auxiliary connection. Indoor
SpeedDomes have four auxiliary connections. If you
are unsure about the number of available outputs on
the device, refer to your operators manual.
To activate an auxiliary:
1. Call the camera associated with the appropriate
relay.
2. Enter the auxiliary number (1-4).
3. Press the Auxiliary On key.
Holding Tours
A tour can be stopped and held on a single camera
entry by pressing the Hold key. While a tour is on
hold, all keyboard control actions (pan, tilt, lens
adjustment, and auxiliary on/off functions) can be
performed on the held camera. You may also step
forward and backward through the cameras in the
tour by pressing Next or Last.
Note: When the Auxiliary On key is released, a

latched auxiliary remains activated. A
momentary auxiliary is deactivated.
4. To de-activate a latched relay, press the
Auxiliary Off key.
Re-Starting Tours
To re-start a held tour in the forward direction,
Press the Run key.
To re-start a tour in the reverse direction, press
the Last key, followed by the Run key.
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Acknowledging Alarms
Acknowledging a Wired Set
System cameras may be associated with alarm

contacts connected to key security points. If an
alarm is activated, the camera scene associated
with the alarm appears on a system monitor or
monitors that are armed for alarm display. When the
alarm camera scene appears on the monitor screen,
the word ALARM appears on the monitors onscreen status line. If an alarm title has been
programmed, the alarm title also appears in the
alarm title area.
A wired set is a set of alarm contacts such that

when any one member of the set is activated, all of
the members are activated.
Some system monitors are armed for automatic or

delayed automatic clearance. Monitors armed for
manual clearance (acknowledgment) can be cleared
from a keyboard controller pressing the Ack key
located in the lower right corner of the keypad.
Figure 12: Alarm Acknowledge key
To acknowledge the wired set:

1. Call the monitor associated with the alarm
contact.
2. Press Ack.
All alarms in the wired set are cleared when this
alarm is cleared.
Running Salvos
A salvo is a group of camera scenes that can be
called for simultaneous display on a contiguous
group of monitors. Up to 64 salvos may be
programmed. The Salvo key is located to left of the
numeric keypad beneath the Run and Hold keys.
Ack
Acknowledging Single Alarms
Figure 13: Salvo key

Run
1. Call the monitor that is displaying the alarm

video.
2. Press the Ack key.
Hold
Salvo
Acknowledging an Alarm Salvo
To call a salvo:
1. Call the first (lowest numbered) monitor in the

alarm group (salvo).
1. Enter the number of the first (lowest numbered)

monitor in the salvo group on the numeric
keypad.
Acknowledging Sequencing Alarms

If a monitor is cycling through a sequence of
multiple alarm scenes, do the following:
1. Hold or step to (press Next or Last) the first
alarm to be cleared.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each alarm in the
sequence until all alarms are cleared.
2. Press the
(monitor) key.
3. Enter the salvo number (1-64).

4. Press the Salvo key. The salvo will appear on
the appropriate monitor group.
The first monitor of the salvo group displays HOLD
on the status line. The remaining monitors in the
salvo group display SALVO.
Note: If a salvo is called in response to a system
alarm, the first monitor of the salvo group displays
ALARM on the status line. The remaining monitors
in the alarm salvo group display SALVO.
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Working in Program Mode

STS MON
005
STS MON
005
CAM
168
CAM
168
1234
+P
1234
-P
When the keyboard is in Program mode, the

following AD168 programming tasks can be
performed.
Unlock/Lock the Keyboard

Before any programming tasks can be performed,
you must first unlock the keyboard by entering the
keyboard lock password. When the ADTTE
keyboard is first installed, the default password
1953 is active. For security purposes, the default
password should be changed. See Changing the
Keyboard Lock Password on page 19.
Unlocking the Keyboard

1. Enter the keyboard lock password.
2. Press the Lock key (located on the on the right
side of the keypad).
Table 4: Program Mode Tasks

If you want to
See page
Program Patterns
14
The lower right corner of the LCD displays P,

indicating that programming mode is active.
Program Presets
14
Locking the Keyboard
Program Monitor Tours
15
Arm/Disarm Monitors
15
When programming tasks are finished, lock the

keyboard.
In addition, the following system settings can be

configured via the keyboard.
Table 5: Program Mode System Setup Tasks
If you want to
See page
Reset the system
17
Set the date format
17
Arrange Monitor Text Display
18
Adjust Monitor Text Position
18
Detect Camera Video Loss
18
Program Audio Alarms
19
1. Enter the keyboard lock password.

2. Press the Lock key.
The lower right corner of the LCD displays L,
indicating that that the keyboard lock is active.
To modify the keyboard settings, see Changing

ADTTE Keyboard Settings on page 19.
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Pattern Programming
Pattern Programming for Older

SpeedDome Series Domes
You can program up to three patterns per

SpeedDome programmable dome. The length and
complexity of a pattern are limited by two variables:
If you have older SpeedDome series domes

installed at your facility, use the following procedure.
Note: Verify that the keyboard is in programming
mode before performing this task. See Unlock/Lock
the Keyboard on page 13.
The number of available camera commands

Time
Each time you move the camera in any direction
(with zoom, focus, or iris adjustments), you issue a
command to the camera. The three patterns for a
dome can collectively consist of up to 98 camera
commands.
1. Select the camera that will be used for

programming the pattern.
2. Do one of the following:
There is also a pattern time limit. A single pattern

cannot have a duration longer than 400 seconds.
Regardless of the number of commands issued, a
pattern stops recording once the time limit has
elapsed.
To program a pattern:
1. Select the camera where the pattern will be
saved.
3. Press the Pattern key. Depending upon the
pattern number entered, the LCD shows P-1,
P-2, or P-3.
IMPORTANT! With SpeedDome Ultra series
domes, a progress bar displays showing the
remaining number of programming steps
available. The progress bar decreases as the
pattern commands are used.
4. Press the Prog key (located on the upper left
side of the keypad).
The dome moves very slowly during pattern
programming and cannot be adjusted.
5. Using the Tracker Ball and lens control keys,
maneuver the camera to define the pattern.
6. When finished programming the pattern, press
the Ack key to save.
Pattern Number
Function Key Command
Pattern 1
121 F2
Pattern 2
122 F2
Pattern 3
123 F2
3. Using the Tracker Ball and lens control keys,

maneuver the camera to define the pattern.
4. Enter 120 and press the F2 key to end the
pattern definition.
5. Enter 130 and press the F2 key to save the
pattern to memory.
Programming Preset Scenes

Certain cameras with pan/tilt and motorized lens
capability can be programmed to immediately move
to specific pan, tilt, zoom, and focus positions when
called by a keyboard.
The maximum number of SensorNet or RS-422
dome presets is limited to 72 because the presets
are stored in the AD168, not the dome.
To program a preset scene for later recall:
1. Press the + button (located near the upper right
corner of the LCD). This switches the keyboard
preset function to set mode. The LCD will
display +P in the lower right corner.
2. Enter the camera number, then press
(Camera button).
3. Adjust the camera using the Tracker Ball and
lens control keys until you have the scene that
you want to save.
4. Enter the preset number (1-72). Press Shot to
save the scene.
5. Press the - button (located next to the lower right
corner of the LCD). This switches the preset
function to recall mode.
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Removing a Camera from a Tour

1. Press the Next key until the desired camera
scene is displayed, then press the Hold key.
Programming Monitor Tours

A monitor (scratch pad") tour is a temporary
sequence of camera views programmed for the
monitor under keyboard control. A monitor tour can
contain up to 64 camera scenes sequenced in any
order. Each scene is shown for a specified duration
called the dwell time.
To program a monitor tour:
1. Select the monitor on which the tour will be
displayed.
2. Enter 62. Press the Prog key to clear any
previously programmed monitor tour.
3. Enter the first camera number to include in the
tour, and press the Camera key.
4. Enter the dwell time (1-60). Press the Prog key.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all the cameras in the
tour have been programmed. When finished,
continue with step 6.
6. Press either the Hold key or the Run key to exit
the monitor tour programming mode.
The Hold key leaves the tour on hold, and
displays the last camera scene selected.
The Run key switches the video to the first
camera in the tour and initiates the tour
sequence.
Monitor Tour Programming Options

When a tour is running, press the Hold key to stop
the tour and hold the currently displayed camera.
While the tour is on hold, it can be re-programmed
in the following ways.
Adding a Camera to a Tour
2. If the keyboard is not in programming mode,
enter the keyboard lock password and press
Lock.
3. Call the camera to be inserted in the tour.
4. Enter the desired dwell time (1-60).
5. Press the Prog key to set the dwell time.
6. Press the Hold or Run key to exit the tour
programming mode.

Lock.
3. Enter 0 on the numeric keypad, and press the
Prog key to erase the currently displayed tour
entry.
programming mode.
Changing the Dwell Time for a Tour Entry
Lock.
3. Enter 0 on the numeric keypad to erase the
current dwell time.
4. Enter the new dwell time (1-60) on the numeric
keypad.
5. Press the Prog key to set the new dwell time.
programming mode.
Monitor Arming
Armed monitors are system monitors that are
configured to display alarm signals as they occur.
By arming a monitor, you define how it will display,
queue, and clear incoming alarms. Before arming a
monitor, you must understand the alarm display,
queue, and clearance methods.
Alarm Display Methods

There are three alarm display methods:
Single Display: Incoming alarms are displayed on
a single monitor. Multiple alarms received at a
single monitor will be displayed in sequence based
on the monitors queuing method.
Dual Display: Incoming alarms are displayed on a
pair of monitors. The hold monitor receives the first
of a series of alarms. The sequence monitor
receives subsequent and queues the incoming
alarms. After an alarm is cleared on the hold
monitor, the first alarm in queue on the sequence
monitor is moved to the hold monitor for viewing and
clearance.
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Block Display: Incoming alarms are displayed on a

group (block) of monitors. The first incoming alarm
is displayed on the first (lowest numbered) monitor
of the block. The second alarm is displayed on the
next lowest numbered monitor of the block, and so
on. When all monitors in a given block are
displaying alarm video signals, all subsequent
alarms are held in queue until displayed alarms are
cleared.
Table 6: Monitor Arming Codes

Code #
Display / Queuing / Clearance
Code
Single / Sequence / Instant
SSI
Single / Sequence / Auto
SSA
Single / Sequence / Manual
SSM A
Single / Hold / Instant
SHI
Single / Hold / Auto
SHA
Alarm Queuing Methods
Single / Hold / Manual
SHM A
There are two alarm queuing methods:
Block / Sequence / Instant
BSI
Sequence Queuing: Incoming alarms are

displayed in sequence at an armed monitor, and will
cycle continuously until each is cleared. Each alarm
will be displayed for a pre-programmed dwell time,
before it is succeeded by the next received alarm.
Block / Sequence / Auto
BSA
Block / Sequence / Manual
BSM A
10
Block / Hold / Instant
BHI
11
Block / Hold / Auto
BHA
Hold Queuing: An incoming alarm is displayed and

held on an armed monitor until it is cleared. All
subsequent alarms are queued in order until the
current held alarm is cleared.
12
Block / Hold / Manual
BHM A
13 (h)
Dual / Hold / Instant
DHI
13 (s)
Dual / Sequence / Instant
DSI
14 (h)
Dual / Hold / Auto
DHA
Alarm Clearance Methods
14 (s)
Dual / Sequence / Auto
DSA
There are three alarm clearance methods:
15 (h)
Dual / Hold / Manual
DHM A
Manual Clear: An alarm is cleared by pressing the

Ack key.
15 (s)
Dual / Sequence / Manual
DSM A
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Disarm Monitor
DIS
Instant Clear: An alarm is reset immediately at its

source (if the alarm has not already been manually
acknowledged). For example, a door opens and
activates an alarm. Closing the door clears the
alarm instantly.
Auto Clear: An alarm is reset at its source after a
20 second delay (if the alarm has not already been
manually acknowledged). For example, a door
opens and activates an alarm. The door is
immediately closed, but the alarm will not clear
unless the door remains closed for a 20 second
interval.
Monitor Arming Codes

Arming codes are derived from the different
combinations of display, queuing, and clearance.
Based on the combinations, there are 16 codes,
each with its own number and a three or four letter
acronym ID. The default arming code for all
monitors is DIS (disarmed).
Note: Monitor blocks must be defined through S
software.
Note: If a dual display code [13-15] is selected, the

second (sequence) monitor is automatically
selected after the first (hold) monitor is armed. The
sequence monitor number will always equal the hold
monitor number + 1.
Arming Monitors
1. Call the monitor to be armed.
2. Select the desired arming code from Table 6,
and enter the code number (1-15) on the
numeric keypad.
3. Press the Mon Arm On key (located to the left of
the numeric keypad). The code letters will be
displayed for five seconds in the on-screen
status line.
Note: Monitor arming can be verified at any time, by
pressing the Mon Arm On key. The arming code
letters will be displayed for five seconds in the
status line. If the monitor is not armed the code
DIS will be displayed.
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Option for Manual Clearance
Resetting the System
Any monitor assigned for instant or auto clearance

can be additionally enabled for manual clearance.
To enable or disable manual clearance:
1. Call the desired armed monitor.
2. Do one of the following:
Command
Function
17 Mon Arm On
Enable manual clearance
18 Mon Arm On
Disable manual clearance
Any monitor armed for manual clearance will display

a four-letter code acronym with A (acknowledge)
as its fourth or right-most code letter.
WARNING: Resetting the AD168 clears

all programmed information about the
system. Before performing this task,
backup your settings using the S3
software.
To clear all previously programmed information, and

reset the system to its original default settings,
perform a system reset.
1. Switch the keyboard to programming mode.
2. Enter 55 and press F2.
3. Enter 99 and press F2.
Note: Step 3 must be performed within 3 seconds of
performing step 2 or the reset will not occur.
Setting the Date Format
Disarming a Monitor
To disarm a monitor:
1. Clear all currently active alarms.
2. Call a currently armed monitor.
3. Select the desired arming code from Table 6,
and enter the code number (1-16) on the
numeric keypad.
4. Press Mon Arm Off to disarm the monitor.
Note: This procedure may also be performed

through the menus. See Changing Time and Date
Settings on page 24.
There are three options for the on-screen date
format:
Month, date year (MM-DD-YY)
Date, month, year (DD-MM-YY)
Year month, date (YY-MM-DD)
To set the date format from the keyboard, enter one
of the following F2 code combinations.
Table 7: Date Format F2 codes
Date Format
Function Key Command
MM-DD-YY
21 F2
DD-MM-YY
22 F2
YY-MM-DD
23 F2
Toggles through
formats
24 F2
Note: The default date display format is MM-DD-YY.
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Text Display Arrangement
Detecting Camera Video Loss
Titles, date, and time can be added to, or removed

from displaying on-screen. The default display
arrangement has titles, date, and time positioned at
the bottom of the screen.
To change the monitor display arrangement:
1. Select the monitor where you want to change the
text display arrangement.
2. Enter one of the following F2 code combinations.
The AD168 system has built-in video loss detection.

The video loss detection level set for a particular
camera is based on the lighting conditions that exist
where the camera is installed.
For example:
Table 8: Text Display F2 codes

Code
Function
1 - F2
Display the time and date on the monitor.
2 - F2
Remove the time and date display.
3 - F2
Display the camera number, title, and status

line.
4 - F2
Remove camera title, number, and status line.
5 - F2
Move titles, date, and time to top of display

location.
6 - F2
Move titles, date, and time to home location.
7 - F2
Display all titles, date, and time.
8 - F2
Remove all titles, date, and time displays.
A camera installed in a room that is brightly lit on

a 24-hour basis would have a video loss
detection level set to Video High or Video Med.
A camera installed in a shadowy or dark area, or
an area where lighting conditions vary
considerably, would have a video loss detection
level set to Video Low.
Regardless of how the lighting conditions and video
signal vary, a sync signal should always be present
in a working camera. Setting the video loss
detection level for Sync Only produces a video loss
message when the sync signal is absent. This
would occur if a camera is malfunctioning,
disconnected, or if the camera cable is cut.
To set the video loss detection mode:
1. Select or hold the desired camera on the monitor
under your keyboard control.
2. Enter one of the following F2 code combinations:
Table 9: Video Loss F2 codes
Adjusting Text Display Position
Code

To adjust the home positioning of the selected
text overlay:
1. Select the monitor where you want to adjust the
text display home position.
2. Enter 50, and then press F2 on the keyboard.
This enables the Tracker Ball for text positioning
to the "home" position.
3. Move the Tracker Ball to adjust the positioning of
the standard text overlay
4. When the overlay is positioned appropriately,
enter 51, and then press F2 on the keyboard.
This disables the Tracker Ball for text
positioning.
5. Enter the keyboard lock password and press
Lock to prevent further adjustment of the text
overlay.
Function
100 - F2
Disables video loss detection for the camera.
101 - F2
Enables sync loss detection (Sync Only) for

the camera.
102 - F2
Enables sync and low picture content loss

detection (Video Low) for the camera.
103 - F2
Enables sync and medium picture content

loss detection (Video Med) for the camera
104 - F2
Enables sync and high picture content loss

detection (Video High) for the camera
105 - F2
Enables automatic video loss detection for the

camera.
106 - F2
Enables automatic video loss detection for all

system cameras.
108 - F2
Clears video loss settings for all cameras
111 - F2
Print the current video loss detection mode of

the selected camera.
112 - F2
Prints the current video loss detection mode

of all system cameras.
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Audio Alarm Programming

The ADTTE keyboard can be programmed to
provide an audio tone when an alarm is received at
an armed monitor under keyboard control. The
system default setting is audio enabled (ON) for all
system keyboards. Audio alarm signals can be
enabled or disabled through a keyboard, a keyboard
port, or system wide.
Changing ADTTE Keyboard

Settings
Use the following procedures to change settings
specific to the ADTTE keyboard.
Table 10: ADTTE Keyboard settings tasks
If you want to
See page
Enabling/Disabling Keyboard Port Audio

Alarms
Turn keyboard repeat off
19
Change the password
19

To enable or disable an audio alarm for a keyboard
port (up to four individual keyboards):
Change the LCD brightness
20
Change the key click volume
20
Turn key click on or off
20
Change the language setting
20
Change the baud rate
20
Command
Function
Display firmware version
20
48 F2
Enables audio alarms for the

keyboard port
Turning Keyboard Repeat Off
47 F2
Disables audio alarms for the

keyboard port
The ADTTE keyboard must have keyboard repeat turned

off to work with the AD168 system. To turn off keyboard
repeat, enter 200 then press F1.
System Wide Audio Alarm Programming

To enable or disable audio alarm system wide (for
all keyboard ports):
Command
Function
46 F2
Enables audio alarms for all

keyboard ports
45 F2
Disables audio alarms for all

keyboard ports
Note: The default setting of the ADTTE keyboard is

keyboard repeat on.
Changing the Keyboard Lock

Password
Passwords allow you to limit access to advanced system
features, such as arming or disarming monitors and the
dual function menu programming keys (such as, PG-DN,
PG-UP). Passwords can be 1 to 4 digits in length with the
valid values being 0-9998. The default password is set to
1953.
IMPORTANT! If you do not change the default password,
anyone who knows the default password will be able to
gain access to the advanced features of the ADTTE
keyboard.
To set or change the password:
1. Press the Pswd key. Enter Old PSWD appears on
the LCD.
2. Enter the current password, then press Pswd. Enter
New PSWD appears on the LCD.
3. Enter the new password. Press Pswd when finished.
ReEnter PSWD appears on LCD.
4. Enter the new password again. Press Pswd when
finished. If the password successfully changed,
Successful PSWD appears on the LCD.
Note: The keyboard beeps if the password change
was unsuccessful. The LCD refreshes and displays
the status fields. If this happens, return to step 1 and
repeat the process.
5. Press Clear to refresh the LCD.
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Adjusting the LCD Brightness

1. Press the number 1, and then press Config.
2. Use the + and buttons (located near the right
side of the LCD) to adjust the brightness setting.
Press + to make the LCD backlighting
brighter.
Press to make the LCD backlighting
dimmer.
3. When the backlighting is at the preferred level,
press Clear to refresh the LCD.
2. Press the Next button to scroll through the

language choices.
3. Press Ack when the correct language choice
appears on the LCD.
After the keyboard resets, messages on the LCD
appear in the selected language.
Changing the Baud Rate

The ADTTE keyboard supports four baud rates:
1200, 2400, 4800, and 9600 baud. The default
setting for the baud rate is 1200.
Turning Key Click Sound On/Off
IMPORTANT! If the baud rate is set incorrectly, the

keyboard will not operate. Be sure that the baud
rate is set to the correct value.
To set or change the baud rate:
2. The display shows the current setting for the key

click.
1. Enter the baud rate (1200, 2400, 4800 or 9600).
If the key click is enabled, Key Click On

appears on the LCD.
If the key click is disabled, Key Click Off
appears on the LCD.
3. Press number 3, and then press Config. This
changes the setting.
4. When key click is at the preferred setting, press
Clear to refresh the LCD.
Adjusting the Key Click Volume
2. Press F1 (located to left of the LCD).

No prompts appear on the screen to inform you that
the baud rate has been changed.
Displaying the Firmware Version

If you should experience problems with your
ADTTE, you may need to provide information about
the firmware version.
To display the firmware version:
1. Enter 100, and then press F1. Firmware
information appears on the LCD.
F represents the Flash version.

2. Use the + and buttons (located near the right
side of the LCD) to adjust the volume.
E represents the EEPROM version.

2. Press Clear to refresh the LCD display.
Press + to make the key click volume louder.

Press to make the key click volume softer.
3. When the volume is at the preferred level, press
Clear to refresh the LCD.
Changing the Language Setting

The LCD information on your keyboard can be
displayed in a number of languages, including:
English
Spanish
German
Portuguese
French
Italian
To change the language appearing on the LCD:
1. Enter 35, and then press Config.
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Table 11: Multi-Function keys description
Working in Menu Mode

STS MON
005
CAM
168
Menu
Function
Key label
Description
Page Left
Auxiliary
On
Displays the menu page to

the left.
Page Right
Auxiliary
Off
Displays the menu page to

the right.
Page Up
Iris Close
Displays prior menu page

up.
Page Down
Iris Open
Displays next menu page

down.
Left Arrow
Last
Moves cursor left one

character.
Right Arrow
Near
Moves cursor right one

character.
Up Arrow
Run
Moves cursor up one row.
Down Arrow
Hold
Moves cursor down one

row.
Enter
Shot
Displays options for a

setting, and stores data
entered via the menu.
Exit
Pattern
Exits the current screen

and returns to the
previously displayed
screen.
1234
-M
Note: The keyboard lock must be disabled to use

this feature. To disable the keyboard lock, see
Unlock/Lock the Keyboard on page 13.
The Menu button allows you to view the main menu
of the attached switching system. When the main
menu for the switching system has been displayed,
the functions associated with the multi-function keys
are enabled. Table 10 lists the multi-function keys.
When you complete using the main menu, press
Menu. The multi-function buttons return to their
normal operating mode.
To view the menus:
Connect a dedicated monitor to the Program
Monitor (PROG MON) output located on the
AD168 back panel.
OR
Connect a camera input to the PROG MON
output on the AD168 back panel.
IMPORTANT! If the PROG MON is connected to a
video input and the MENU CALLUP option has not
been set, first call the corresponding video input to
the monitor, and then press the Menu key.
After the MENU CALLUP option is set, the menus
automatically display on the selected monitor
whenever the Menu key is pressed.
Once the menu is displayed, the appropriate
functions on the multi-function keys are used for
operating the menus.
Note: The menu functions are printed beneath the
primary key function names on the ADTTE keypad
appliqu.
Note: The Tracker Ball may also be used to change

the cursor position.
IMPORTANT! To store data in Menu mode, the
Enter (Shot) key must be pressed to end the
sequence. System keyboards used prior to the
release of the ADTTE also allowed use of the Ack
key to store data. The Ack key does not function
as the save function in the MENU mode on the
ADTTE keyboard.
Exiting from the Menu System

The user can exit from any menu, or exit from the
menu system at any time.
If you want to
Use this
To return to a prior
menu.
Press Exit (Pattern)
To exit from the menu

system.
Press Menu.
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Using the Main Selection Menu
Changing the Language Setting
The Main Selection menu provides access to the

AD168 features that may be configured using Menu
mode.
The AD168 menus can be displayed in the following

languages: English, French, German, Spanish, and
Portuguese.
To change the language setting:
MAIN SELECTION
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. Move the cursor to the Language field.
SYSTEM
MONITORS
CAMERAS
USERS / KEYBOARDS
2. Enter the following key combinations to select

the operating language:
Language
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
A flashing cursor appears on-screen to indicate the

current selection.
The following selections are available:
Select System to change settings associated
with system options, date/time, and port settings.
Select Monitors to change settings associated
with tours, date/time display, and title display.
Keyboard Entry
English
1 Enter (Shot)
French
2 Enter (Shot)
German
3 Enter (Shot)
Spanish
4 Enter (Shot)
Portuguese
5 Enter (Shot)
Following language selection, all menus displayed

will appear in the selected language.
Changing System Settings
Select Cameras to change settings associated

with pseudo-numbering, camera titles, and
preset titles.
The System menu provides the means to define

certain system options, the system time and date,
and the configuration of each of the AD168 CPU
control ports.
Select User/Keyboards to changes settings

associated with user or keyboard priorities and
user passcodes.
Note: The User/Keyboard option changes based
on the User IDs setting on the System Options
menu.
SYSTEM
1. SYSTEM OPTIONS
2. TIME AND DATE
3. PORTS
You can also use this screen to change the

language setting for the menus.
To select a menu item:
RETURN MAIN
Use the Up (Run) or Down (Hold) keys to move

the highlight, and press the Enter (Shot) key.
Enter the number associated with the menu item,
and press the Enter (Shot) key.
Use System Options to configure the user login

option, programming monitor menu call-up setting,
and system display of print messages.
Use the joystick to move the highlight, and press

the Enter (Shot) key.
Use Time and Date to set the correct system date

and time.
Use Ports to configure RS-232 port parameters,
including the device connected, communication
baud rate, parity, data bits, and stop bits.
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Changing System Options
Configuring Automatic Menu Call-up
When System Options is selected from the

System menu, the following menu displays.
The Menu Callup setting identifies which video

input is connected to Prog Mon video output. This
allows the menus to be displayed automatically on
the selected monitor whenever the keyboard is in
Menu Programming mode. The default setting is
blank (no video input is connected).
SYSTEM OPTIONS
USER IDs - DISABLED
MENU CALLUP
MESSAGES TO PROG MONITOR - N
To configure the Menu Callup setting:

1. Move the cursor to Menu Callup.
2. Enter the camera number (1-180) of the input
that is connected to Prog Mon output.
PRINTER MESSAGES
ALARM - Y
VIDEO LOSS -Y
POWER STATUS - Y
MENU MONITOR - Y
PREVIOUS MENU
3. Press the Enter (Shot) key to save the camera

number.
4. When finished making changes, press Exit
(Pattern) to return to the previous menu.
Use this menu to enable or disable User ID

passcode login, video input for menu call-up, and
printer message display options.
Displaying Messages on the Program

Monitor
Enabling/Disabling User IDs
The Messages to Prog Monitor setting determines

if the printer messages relating to alarms, video
loss, power status, and menu monitor are displayed
on the Program Monitor. The default setting is No.
The User IDs setting enables or disables the

keyboard Passcode Login. The default setting is
Disabled (operator login is not required).
To display printer messages to the program

monitor:
To enable or disable the User IDs setting:

1. Move the cursor to User IDs.
2. Press the Enter (Shot) key to change the setting:
Select Disabled if passcode login is not
required.
1. Move the cursor to Messages To Prog Monitor.

2. Press the Enter (Shot) key to toggle the settings:
Select Y (yes) to display printer messages on
PROG MON output.
Select Enabled if passcode login is required.

Note: To take advantage of this setting, User IDs
and passcodes must be configured using the
Users/Keyboard menu. The setting for User IDs
does not take effect until exiting Menu mode.
Select N (no) to disable display of printer

messages on the PROG MON output.
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Selecting Printer Messages
Selecting the Date Format
The Printer Messages settings select the type of

messages output to the printer ports. Four message
options are available: Alarm, Video Loss, Power
Status, and Menu Monitor. Any or all of these can
be enabled for printouts. The default setting is Yes
for each option.
The Date Format setting selects the format for

displaying the system date. The format of the Date
setting automatically changes to correspond to the
format selection. The default format is Month-DayYear.
To select messages types to be printed:
To change the date format:

1. Move the cursor to the Date Format line.
1. Move the cursor to the Printer Messages setting

you want to change.
2. Press the Enter (Shot) key to scroll through the

available date formats.
Alarm for alarm messages
Select MM-DD-YY for Month-Day-Year

format.
Video Loss for video loss messages
Select DD-MM-YY for Day-Month-Year

format.
Power Status for power on messages

Menu Monitor for menu access messages
2. Press the Enter (Shot) key to toggle the settings:
Select Y (yes) to print the selected message
type.
Select N (no) to disable printing of the
selected message type.
Select YY-MM-DD for Year-Month-Day

Note: The date format may also be changed by
entering the number that corresponds to the desired
format and pressing the Enter (Shot) key.
Note: Appendix C of the AD168 Administrators

Manual includes the format and content of each
message.
Number
Date Format
MM - DD - YY

DD - MM - YY
YY - MM - DD
Changing Time and Date

Settings
Changing the Current Date Setting
When Time and Date is selected from the System

menu, the following menu displays.
The Date setting changes the system current date

the using the selected format Date Format.
1. Move the cursor to the Date line.
TIME AND DATE

DATE FORMAT - MM-DD-YY
DATE - 05-25-02
TIME - 14:32:00
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2. Enter the first two digits of the date based on the

format selected and press the Enter (Shot) key.
3. Enter the second pair of digits based on the
format selected and press the Enter (Shot) key.
4. Enter the third pair of digits based on the format
selected and press the Enter (Shot) key.
Note: Pressing the Enter (Shot) key without
entering a number results in a 00 entry for that
item.
Use this menu to select the date format, change the

current date setting, and change the current time
setting for the system.

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Changing the Current Time Setting
Changing the Baud Rate
The Time setting changes the system current date

the using HH:MM:SS (hour: minute: second) in
24-hour format.
1. Move the cursor to the Baud setting.
1. Move the cursor to the Time line.
2. Press the Enter (Shot) key to display the

available baud rates (300, 1200, 2400, 4800,
9600, 19.2K, or 38.4K).
2. Enter the 2-digit hour (HH) using 24-hour format

and press the Enter (Shot) key.

3. Enter the 2-digit minute (MM) and press the

Enter (Shot) key.
Note: The baud setting may also be changed by

setting and pressing the Enter (Shot) key.
4. Enter the 2-digit second (SS) and press the

Enter (Shot) key.
Number
Baud Setting

300 bps
1200 bps
Changing Port Settings
2400 bps
4800 bps
9600 bps
19.2K bps
38.4K bps
When Ports is selected from the System menu, the

following menu displays.
PORT - 01
BAUD - 1200
DATA BITS - 8
PARITY - NONE
STOP BITS - 1
PORT USE - KEYBOARD
Changing the Data Bits Setting

1. Move the cursor to the Data Bits setting.
2. Press the Enter (Shot) key to change the setting.
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Use this menu to configure the baud rate, data bits,

parity, stop bits, and port use for each of the eight
RS-232 ports.
Note: You may also enter 7 or 8 using the

numeric keypad and press Enter (Shot) to
change the setting.
IMPORTANT! Once the selections for a port have

been made, do not change the settings unless the
connected devices are changed as well.
Selecting a Port to Configure

1. Move the cursor to the Port line at the top of the
menu.
2. Enter the port number (1-8) you want to
configure.
3. Press the Enter (Shot) key. The selected ports
settings are displayed. The default port
parameters are shown above.
Once the port is selected, continue with changing
the relevant settings.
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Changing the Parity Setting
Changing Monitor Settings
1. Move the cursor to the Parity setting.

2. Press the Enter (Shot) key to cycle through the
parity selections. The choices are None, Odd,
and Even.
Note: The parity setting may also be changed by
The Monitor menu provides the ability to review

and change the setup programming for each
monitor.
MONITOR - 001
TOUR -TOUR STATUS - HOLD
DATE TIME - ON
TITLE DISPLAY - ON
Number
Parity Setting
None
Odd
Use Tour to assign a system tour to the monitor.
Even
Use Tour Status to display the status of the last

tour called to the selected monitor.
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Changing the Stop Bits Setting
Use Date Time to configure whether date and time

information is displayed on the monitor.
1. Move the cursor to the Stop Bits setting.

2. Press the Enter (Shot) key to display the
settings. The available choices are 1 or 2.
Use Title Display to configure whether title

information appears on the monitor.
Selecting a Monitor to Configure

1. Move the cursor to the Monitor field at the top of
the menu.
Defining Port Use

To define the device type connected the selected
RS-232 communications port:
2. Enter the monitor number (1-24).
1. Move the cursor to the Port Use setting.

2. Press the Enter (Shot) key to display the port
selections.
Note: The port use setting may also be changed by
Number
Parity Setting
Alarm
Keyboard
Terminal
Printer
Aux (auxiliary)
See the Appendix in the AD168 Administrators

Manual for a listing of the Port Use Types.
3. Press the Enter (Shot) key.

Once the monitor is selected, continue with
changing the relevant settings.
Selecting the System Tour

The Tour setting identifies which System Tour is
currently assigned to the selected monitor.
Note: If _ _ appears in the field, no Monitor Tour is
associated with the monitor.
To change the system tour currently assigned to
the monitor:
1. Move the cursor to the Tour setting.
2. Enter the desired System Tour number (1-64).
3. Press the Enter (Shot) key to save the selection
and move to the Tour Status entry.
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Changing Tour Status
Changing Camera Settings
The Tour Status setting provides the current tour

operating status for the selected monitor. The
available settings are Hold or Run.
The Cameras menu is used to change settings

associated with pseudo-numbering, video loss
detection, camera titles, and preset titles.
To change the tour status for the monitor:

1. Move the cursor to the Tour Status setting.
CAMERAS
1. PSEUDO
2. TITLES
3. PRESET TITLES
Select Hold to pause the tour on the current

camera.
Select Run to start the tour.
RETURN MAIN

Configuring the Display of Date and Time

Information
The Date Time setting identifies if date and time
display is enabled for the selected monitor.
Use Pseudo to assign pseudo-numbering to the

selected camera.
Use Titles enable video loss detections and assign
a 16-character name to the selected camera.
Use Preset Titles to assign a 16-character name to
presets for a selected camera.
To change the date/time display for the monitor:

1. Move the cursor to the Date Time field.
Select On to enable the display of date/time
information.
Assigning Pseudo-Numbering to
Cameras
When Pseudo is selected from the Cameras menu,
the following menu displays.
Select Off to disable the display of date/time

information.
ASSIGN PSEUDO CAMERAS

CAMERAS
REAL #
PSEUDO #
0001
0001
0002
0002
0003
0003
0004
0004

Enabling/Disabling the Title Display

The Title Display setting determines if titles are
configured to appear on the selected monitor.
.
.
To change the title display for the monitor:
0012
1. Move the cursor to the Title Display setting.
.
.
0012
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Select On to enable title display.
Select Off to disable title display.
Use this menu to assign substitute numbers to

cameras. The real camera numbers are based on
video input connection points. The pseudo numbers
permits assignment of any numerical value from 1 to
9999 for any camera input. The Pseudo Number
menu has multiple pages, with 12 camera numbers
appearing on each page. Use the Page Down (Iris
Open) and Page Up (Iris Close) keys to scroll
through the list of cameras.
Note: On a system reset, all pseudo numbers are
reset to the real (default) camera numbers.
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IMPORTANT! If a pseudo number change is made

through menu programming, it is necessary to
upload the change to the PC running S in order for
the system and PC databases mirror each other.
To change the camera title or video loss setting:

1. Move the cursor to the Camera number line.
2. Enter the camera number (real or pseudo), and
press the Enter (Shot) key. The cursor will move
to the Title field.
To assign or change a Pseudo Camera Number:

1. Enter the appropriate Real # on the numeric
keypad, and press either the Page Up (Iris
Close) or Page Down (Iris Open) key.
3. To change the camera title:

a. Move the cursor to the Title lines. Two
cursors display: the Title Cursor and the
Selection Cursor.
2. Enter the Pseudo Number (1-9999) to be

substituted for the real number.
b. Press the Next key to move the Title Cursor

until the correct character in the title is
highlighted.
3. Press the Enter (Shot) key to assign the Pseudo

Number.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each pseudo
camera number you want to assign.
Note: You must start from the first character

in the title and move through the text until the
desired character position is selected. You
cannot backspace through the title.

c. Position the Selection Cursor by using the

arrow keys or joystick to highlight the letter,
number, or symbol to include in the title.
Press the Enter (Shot) key to add the
selected character to the title.
Changing Camera Titles and Video Loss

Settings
When Titles is selected from the Cameras menu,
the following menu displays.
d. Repeat steps 3b-3c to complete the title.

4. Change the camera video loss mode:
CAMERA - 0001
a. Place the cursor at the Video Loss line.
VIDEO LOSS - OFF

ABCDEFGHIJKLMN
TITLE AMERICAN
OPQRSTUVWXYZab
DYNAMICS
cdefghijklmnop
qrstuvwxyz012
3456789<>:-,/;
b. Press the Enter (Shot) key to cycle through

the loss detection modes. The following
modes are available:
Off: Loss detection disabled.
Sync Only: Sync loss detection enabled.
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Video Low: Sync and low picture content

video loss detection enabled.
Use this menu to program a 2-line, 16-character title

for the selected camera. In addition, you can set the
video loss detection mode for the camera.
Video Medium: Sync and medium picture

content video loss detection enabled.
Video High: Sync and high picture
content video loss detection enabled.
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Configuring User or Keyboard

Settings
Changing Preset Titles

When Preset Titles is selected from the Cameras
menu, the following menu displays.
The Users/Keyboards menu is used to set priority

levels for keyboards or users, to set user numbers
and passcodes, and to configure each of the eight
priority levels.
CAMERA - 0001
PRESET - 01
TITLE AMERICAN
DYNAMICS
Note: If User IDs are enabled in the System

Options menu, the first entry in the Users/
Keyboards menu reads User.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMN
OPQRSTUVWXYZab
cdefghijklmnop
qrstuvwxyz012
3456789<>:-,/;
USERS / KEYBOARDS
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1. USER
2. PRIORITY
Use this menu to program 2-line, 16-character titles

for use with camera preset scenes. The Preset
Titles are displayed in place of the Camera Title in
the on-screen display when the associated preset
number is called to that camera.
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If User IDs are disabled in the System Options

menu, the first entry in the menu reads Keyboard.
Note: A maximum of 4096 Preset Titles can be

programmed for the system.
To program preset titles:
USERS / KEYBOARDS
1. Move the cursor to the Camera number line.

2. Enter the camera number (real or pseudo), and
press the Enter (Shot) key. The cursor will move
to the Preset field.
3. Enter the preset number (1-72) and press the
Enter (Shot) key. The cursor moves to the
Preset Title field.
4. Change the Preset Title:
a. Move the cursor to the TITLE lines. Two
cursors display: the Title Cursor and the
Selection Cursor.
b. Press the Next key to move the Title Cursor
until the correct character in the title is
highlighted.
Note: You must start from the first character
in the title and move through the text until the
desired character position is selected. You
cannot backspace through the title.
c. Position the Selection Cursor by using the
arrow keys or joystick to highlight the letter,
number, or symbol to include in the title.
Press the Enter (Shot) key to add the
selected character to the title.
d. Repeat steps 4b-4c to complete the title.
1. KEYBOARD
2. PRIORITY
RETURN MAIN
To select an entry from the Users/Keyboards

menu:
1. Move the cursor to the desired line, or enter the
number (1-2) for the desired selection.
2. Press the Enter (Shot) key to access the
associated menu.
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Changing Keyboard Priority

Settings
Changing User Settings

If User IDs are enabled and User is selected from
the Users/Keyboards menu, the following menu is
displayed:
If User IDs are disabled and Keyboard is selected

from the Users/Keyboards menu, the following
menu is displayed:
USER
KEYBOARD
USER # - 01
PRIORITY LEVEL 8
PASSCODE
XXXXXX
KEYBOARD - O1
PRIORITY LEVEL 8
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Use this menu to assign priority levels and

passcodes to the selected user number.
Use this menu to assign priority levels to the

selected keyboard. All keyboards default to level 8
priority.
To change user settings:

1. Move the cursor to the User line.
2. Enter the user number (1-64).
Keyboard Numbering
3. Press the Enter (Shot) key to accept the user

number and move to the Priority Level menu
item.
Eight RS-232 ports are provided on the rear of the

system CPU module. It is possible to expand the
eight ports using AD1981 Port Expanders to a
maximum of 32 keyboard ports, For appropriate
keyboard numbering, verify if a port expander is
used with each port.
4. Enter the Priority Level (1-8), and press the

Enter (Shot) key to save.
Note: Priority levels are individually configurable.
8 represents the highest priority level; 1
represents the lowest priority. Users with higher
priority levels can capture control of cameras
from users with lower priority levels.
5. Set or change the Passcode for the selected
user:
The following table shows the appropriate keyboard

designations with and without port expanders.
Table 12: Keyboard Numbers
a. Enter a passcode (6 digits maximum). Press

The system displays Verify Passcode on
the monitor.
b. Re-enter the same passcode. Press the
Enter (Shot) key.
If the code verifies, the passcode is saved for
this user number. The next time this user logs
on to the system, this passcode must be
used.
If the code does not match the code entered
in step 5a, the following error message is
displayed: **Error - Reenter Passcode**.
Repeat steps 5a and 5b.
Port #
With
Expander
Without
Expander
Port 1
1-4
Port 2
5-8
Port 3
9-12
Port 4
13-16
13
Port 5
17-20
17
Port 6
21-24
21
Port 7
25-28
25
Port 8
29-32
29

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Changing Keyboard Priority Levels
To configure a Priority Level:
1. Move the cursor to the Keyboard menu item.
1. Move the cursor to the Level menu item.
2. Enter the desired keyboard number (1-32), and

press the Enter (Shot) key. The cursor moves to
the Priority Level menu item.
2. Enter the priority level number (1-8), and press

3. Enter the Priority Level (1-8), and press the

Enter (Shot) key to save.
Note: Priority levels are individually configurable.
In general, 8 should represent the highest
priority level; 1 should represent the lowest
priority level. Keyboards with higher priority
levels can capture control of cameras from
keyboards with lower priority levels.
3. Move the cursor to the menu item you want to

change. Press the Enter (Shot) key to change
the setting. The available setting for each menu
item is Y (enabled) or N (disabled). The following
settings can be configured:
Add User: If enabled (Y), the selected
priority level can add new users. If disabled
(N), the selected priority level cannot add new
users.
Note: The User IDs setting must be enabled
for the Add User setting to apply.

System Reset: If enabled (Y), the selected

priority level can reset the system by
keyboard commands. If disabled (N), the
selected priority level cannot reset the system
by keyboard commands.
Configuring Priority Settings

If Priority is selected from the Users/Keyboards
menu, the following menu is displayed:
Lock Cam Ability: If enabled (Y), the

selected priority level can lock the control of a
camera by keyboard commands. If disabled
(N), the selected priority level cannot lock the
control of a camera by keyboard commands.
PRIORITY
LEVEL
1
ADD USER Y
SYSTEM RESET Y
LOCK CAM ABILITY
Y
OVERRIDE N
MENU ACCESS
Y
CHANGE PARAMETERS Y
Override: If enabled (Y), the system uses

partitioning tables to either provide or deny
access to camera view and/or control, and
the selected priority level cannot override the
partitioning. If disabled (N), the selected
priority level can override the
keyboard/camera view and control
partitioning restrictions.
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Use this menu to configure settings associated with

adding users, resetting the system, locking
cameras, override, menu access, and changing
system parameters for each of the 8 priority levels.
Menu Access: If enabled (Y), the selected

priority level has access to the programming
menus through the keyboard. If disabled (N),
the selected priority level does not have
access to the programming menus through
the keyboard.
Note: Menu Access must be enabled to
access the Change Parameters setting.
Change Parameters: If enabled (Y), the
selected priority level can change system
data through the menus. If disabled (N), the
selected priority level cannot change system
data through the menus.
Note: If Menu Access is disabled for the
selected priority level, Change Parameters
is automatically disabled and cannot be
changed.
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Using MegaPower 168 Matrix Switcher with

ADTTE Keyboard Controller

Control Code Modules

Figure 2: ADTTE Keyboard Controller

About this Guide

About this Guide ...................................................................... 2

This operation and reference guide explains tasks

If you need assistance...

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: Sensormatic Electronics

About the MegaPower 168

About the ADTTE Keyboard

The MegaPower 168 (AD168) Matrix Switcher/

Operate mode does not require password

In addition to providing video input and output

Preset, pattern, salvo and system tour recall

The AD168 Matrix Switcher/Controller System is

Preset (target), pattern, and scratch-pad tour

Alarm monitor arming and disarming

Power Supply module

Note: The ADTTE keyboard does not support the

Video Input modules

Macro programming and recall

Optional Control Code modules

External communications to system devices can be

Figure 3: ADTTE keyboard features

e. The Status field shows the current operating

1. The LCD displays status information, the

a. The Site (STS) field shows the status of the

2. The keypad enables you to call up video from

Figure 4 illustrates the locations of the buttons on the ADTTE keypad.

D. Lock: Multi-function key used to toggles the lock state

Pattern (Exit): Multi-function key used to run or repeat

C. : Multi-function key that is used with the Config

Auxiliary ON (Page Right key): Multi-function key

G. Shot (Enter) key: Multi-function key used to recall

B. +: Multi-function key that is used with the Config

Auxiliary OFF (Page Left): Multi-function key that is

A. Numeric Keypad: Keys ranging from 0 to 9 that

Close Iris Open

Config: Used to adjust special ADTTE settings, such

Menu: Used to display the AD168 main menu of the

ACK: Used to acknowledge alarms, run tours, set

Iris OPEN (Page Down): Multi-function key used to

Iris CLOSE (Page Up): Multi-function key used to

Pswd: Sets or changes the keyboard lock password.

Identifying the ADTTE

(Camera): Calls the camera number entered

The current operating mode of the ADTTE keyboard

(Monitor): Calls the monitor number entered

O. CLEAR: Removes numbers entered on the numeric

Table 1: ADTTE modes

P. NEXT (): Multi-function key used to display the next

Q. LAST (): Multi-function key used to display the

R. SALVO: Used to display a pre-defined group (salvo)

S. Site: Used to control satellite systems. This feature is

T. Run (): Multi-function key used to start a monitor

Hold (): Multi-function key used to halt a monitor tour,

See the following sections:

U. User: Used to authorized users to log on to the

General User Tasks ........................................... 7

V. Mon Arm On: Used to enable system alarms from

Working in Program Mode.............................. 13

Working in Keyboard Lock Mode .................... 7