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The only other requirement is to ensure that the Console ports of
all Allegiant type satellites have their handshake option disabled
(CTS = off). This is done via keyboard User Function 30 (see
later section in manual), the MCS or GUI software's Parameters-
System screen. This requirement does not apply to LTC 5112,
LTC 5124 Series switchers.
6.9.5 Main Site Programming Requirements
At the main site, the Camera ID table must be programmed to
ensure proper satellite operation. Usually it is easiest to start with
the Trunk line inputs. For each Trunk line, the satellite's monitor
output number and its 'Bay' address (the same number the
satellite's LTC 8780 Series is set to) must be entered.
Camera numbers should be programmed next. Note that no
duplicate camera numbers are allowed anywhere in the entire
system. Remote cameras (those located at the satellite sites)
should be designated using numbers above those corresponding
to the main bay's physical video inputs (9+ on LTC 8100 Series,
17+ on LTC 8200 Series, 33+ on LTC 8300 Series, 65+ on
LTC 8500, 129+ on LTC 8600, 257+ on LTC 8800 Series,
4097+ on LTC 8900 Series). Enter the desired camera number,
the Satellite Bay that it is actually connected to, and select if
either a local title will be used or if the remotely generated title
will be used. For the satellite camera entries, only those numbers
which represent actual cameras need to be entered. For example,
all 12 cameras associated with a 12-position LTC 5112 switcher
do not need to be entered if only 5 cameras are actually
connected to the switcher. If desired, a few extra camera
numbers may be included at this time if the satellite site will be
expanded in the future. If a local title is specified, the camera's
title can also be entered at this time. Designate any local camera
numbers appropriately and enter their corresponding titles.
Note that either a local camera or a remote camera programmed
with a local title will need to be selected to view certain on-screen
prompts or data during programming of the main site via a
system keyboard.
Once the system is programmed and configured, any unused
monitor outputs located at the main site should be selected to
display a local camera via the system keyboard. This prevents
unused monitor outputs from using up Trunk lines which may
result in some confusing operational responses.
6.9.6 Alarm Inputs in Satellite Systems
Any alarm inputs to the main site which have been programmed to
Front Panels: LTC 8300 Series - Top, LTC 8200 Series, LTC 8100 Series - Bottom
activate cameras located at satellites will operate in the 'normal' way
except when limited by the number of Trunk lines available. The
software will automatically determine Trunk usage depending upon
the priority level of operators currently viewing satellite cameras.
Note that alarm inputs applied at a satellite site will NOT activate
alarm video at the main site. If the application requires alarms
located at a satellite to activate video at the main site, then the
remote alarms must be brought back to the main site. If necessary,
the main site's LTC 8540/00 Alarm Interface unit can be remotely
located via a RS-232 link. Since the Alarm Interface capability is an
integral part of the LTC 8100, LTC 8200, and LTC 8300 Series,
this is not possible if a LTC 8100, LTC 8200, or LTC 8300 Series
system is being used as the main site system. If more than one
satellite site contains alarms, then multiple LTC 8540/00 alarm
interfaces can be remotely located. The number of alarm interfaces
which can be remoted is only limited by the capacity of the main
site system to support this capability.
6.10 Feature Selection
Certain user-selectable features can provide enhanced Allegiant
system operation capabilities. Any desired changes involving the
configuration option DIP switch settings should be made prior to
installation. Refer to the section on FACTORY DEFAULT
SETTINGS for a full description of these features and selection
instructions.
6.11 Main Power Connections
Connect AC power cord to appropriate AC power source. Verify
that the selected LTC 8100, LTC 8200, or LTC 8300 Series
model matches the desired voltage input.
NOTE: The system may require several seconds to fully initialize
after a power-up reset. This time can vary based on the activity
and general size of the system.
Verify that the front panel POWER LED lights and the front
panel STATUS LED begins to blink randomly.
NOTE: ALL CAMERAS SHOULD BE PHASED PROPERLY
WITH EACH OTHER TO AVOID A VERTICAL ROLLING
MONITOR DISPLAY DURING SWITCHING.
NOTE: THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE
VERTICAL SYNCHRONIZED SWITCHING BASED ON
THE MAIN VOLTAGE INPUT FREQUENCY.
Proceed to the next applicable accessory installation section or
immediately to the appropriate system operating instruction section.
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