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Name : Pelco-9750 Video Matrix
Version : 1.0.3
Available for : Manager V5 (all versions), Showmaster (ST & Pro)
Limitation In :
Device Brand : Pelco
Positrack Compatible : No
Resources type : Serial
 
Compatible hardware interfaces - available resource modules (MRC) :
 

 

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Overview :




This mxm provides controls to the Pelco-9750 and Pelco-9760 Video Matrix series.

Product Features

• Microprocessor Based, Full Cross-point Video Matrix
• Single Node CPU Systems Control Up to 976 Cameras and 256 Monitors
• Virtually Unlimited Expansion Using Networked Nodes (up to 24 Nodes available)
• Logical Camera Selection
• Priority Level Operation
• Multiplexer Control
• Built-in Video Loss Detection
• Built-in System Diagnostics
• Optional VCR Management
• Optional Integration Translator
• Factory Tested Pre-Packaged Systems.

Note : The camera motion commands are available in the next version of the mxm.

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Installation (MXM) :

No specific installation required.

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Creation (Device) :

The setup of the device is done through this dialog box :



COM Port : The number of the com port to use with this device. If this port is used by another device, the name of the device is written between brackets within the number of the port. If a message says "Impossible to open this port" at the time you close the dialog box or at the startup of the device, it may be because this port has been opened by another application or driver.

Baudrate : For specifying this baudrate, refer to the manual of the Pelco matrix used.

Pin number : This is the pin for login to the matrix. Refer to the paragrapg concerning the pre-packaged system in the Pelco manual. The default pin number is 1111.

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Commands (List Of) :

Select current monitor :


Switch camera :
      Description : To switch the specified camera to the specified monitor.
      Parameters :
      Camera number [Type : Integer] : The number of the camera.
      Monitor number [Type : Integer] : The number of the monitor to switch to.

Read video loss
:
      Description : In case an alert has been detected (see VideoLoss variable), to read the number of the camera which is out of order.
      Parameters :
      Return camera number [Type : Integer] : Will contain in return the number of the camera out of order.
      Usage : After this aommand has been called the VideoLoss variable is reset to zero.

Video loss alert :
      Description : Activate / deactivate the video fail circuit on a specified camera.
      Parameters :
      Camera number [Type : Integer] : The number of the camera.
      Mask [Type : Enum] : The alert mode.
          Available values
          “Masked” : mask the alert system.
          “Unmasked” : unmask the alert system.

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Variables (List Of) :

Status :

      Type : Enum
      Description : The current status of the matrix.
      Available values :
      "Ready"
      "Busy"
      "Error"

VideoLoss :
      Type : Integer
      Description : Is set to 1 in case a camera is out of order.
      Usage : Call Read Video Loss to know the number of the camera and to rest this variable to zero.

CurrentMonitorNumber :
      Type : Integer
      Description : The current monitor number.

CurrentMonitorStatus :
      Type : Enum
      Description : The current status of the current monitor.
      Available values :
      "Ready"
      "Error"
      “Undefined”

CurrentCameraNumber :
      Type : Integer
      Description : The camera currently switched on the current monitor.

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Support (Difference with previous versions) :

V 1.0.1:

  • Added: Support for Showmaster.

V 1.0.2:

  • Modified: serial port is now opened when the device activity is enabled (i.e. when the project switches to Debug or Run mode).

V 1.0.3:

  • Added: Support for Showmaster Pro.

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