
XX134-44-02 Rev 710 SurveyorVFT Camera Dome Programming Software Features • 3
Software Features
Most of the SurveyorVFT features are accessed remotely through either a System Controller (V1500X-SCCS),
keypad (V1410X-DVC, V1411X-DVC, V1411J-DVC) or a PC using the SurveyorVFT Direct Control software
package. To program certain features, a numeric preset is either stored or recalled. Preset functions can
represent a variety of features.
The table on the left shows preset numbers and their functions,
which are described in detail below. There are no commands
associated with certain presets. These have been reserved for future
use or advanced programming and diagnostic tools.
Preset 1-79 (Preset Positions) — When a preset number is stored,
the current position of the camera is written into that preset memory
location. When the number is recalled, the camera moves to the
stored position. This is called solving a preset.
Presets are usually solved at the maximum speed, typically less than
1 second; if a preset is assigned to a tour or salvo, the preset recall
speed is programmable. Camera focus is also stored as part of the
preset; if the image is out of focus when the preset is stored, it will be
out of focus when the preset is solved, even if autofocus is enabled.
When a preset is recalled, the corresponding preset title is displayed
on the screen (when preset titles have been enabled). If the operator attempts to recall a preset number that has
not been stored, the message “Preset Not Stored” appears on the screen for a short period and the camera
position does not change. Pressing any command key or moving the joystick will also remove the message.
Preset 80-87 (Tour Sequences) — A tour is a series of up to 32 events or actions. Accessing the “Program
Tour” option will bring up an on-screen menu that allows programming of each tour event. This is described in
greater detail in the Preset/Tour Handling menu section. Recalling a tour initiates the sequence of events that
corresponds to that tour number. A longer sequence of actions can be prepared by chaining 2 or more tours
together.
Preset 88-89 (Autotour Sequences) — An Autotour is a series of up to 256 pan, tilt and zoom actions.
Accessing the “Program Autotour” option will bring up an on-screen menu which allows dynamic programming of
each autotour event. This is described in greater detail in the Preset/Tour Handling menu section.
Preset 90 (Pan/Tilt Lockout) — Storing preset 90 will disable joystick control of that dome, and the message
Pan/Tilt Disabled will momentarily appear on the screen. Any time the joystick is moved, the message will
reappear. To restore pan/tilt operation, preset 90 must be stored again.
This feature prevents the camera dome’s position from being tampered with. This allows the dome to respond
only to preset positions, eliminating the operator’s ability to manually position the dome. It also allows a unit to be
temporarily locked onto a subject for recording or monitoring specific activity. Recalling preset 90 has no effect.
The camera dome retains its capability of zoom, focus and iris control while locked.
Preset 93 (Set Response Line Polarity) (Duplex Only) — The SurveyorVFT checks for polarity of the command
in lines through the auto baud detect feature. The baud detect cycles through 4800+/4800-/9600+/9600-
/19200+/19200-, indicating not only the baud rate it is searching for but also the polarity that the receive lines are
set to. When preset 93 is selected, the dome will periodically cycle the polarity of the COMM IN+ and COMM IN-
lines. During the cycling, pan the joystick and press either the A/I or A/P key. As soon as one of the respective
lights illuminates, press the AUX2 key. This locks in the correct polarity for operation.
Preset 94 (Enter Dome Menu System) — Many SurveyorVFT features are accessed through a series of on-
screen menus. These are described in the following programming menu sections and accessed by storing preset
94. Recalling preset 94 has no effect. For convenience, when performing programming, pressing the L-SPD (lens
speed) button will display a black background.
PRESET
NUMBER
FUNCTION
1 to 79 Preset positions
80 to 87 Tour sequences
88 to 89 Autotour sequences
90 Pan/Tilt lockout
93 Set response line polarity
94 Enter Dome menu system
95 Auto-Baud Detect feature
96 Program Dome sectors
97 Initiate Dome reset
98 Autopan limits
99 Set manual pan limits
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