Panasonic WVCU161C WVCU161C User Guide - Page 31

ALARM CONTROL FUNCTIONS When the WV-CU161C receives an alarm signal from a camera site, an alarm is activated. The WV-CU161C can handle the following alarms. q Camera Site Alarm Coaxial Multiplex Communication: Alarm is multiplexed with video signals from the camera. RS-485 Site Communication Alarm is transmitted via RS-485. q Terminal Alarm Alarm is input via the alarm input terminal on the rear panel from external devices such as sensors. s Alarm Operation [ALARM] appears on the monitor screen when the alarm signal is supplied in the Alarm On mode ALARM Character display (ALARM DISPLAY ON) The alarm indicator starts to blink and the buzzer sounds. (ALARM BUZZER is preset to ON at the factory.) OPERATE ALARM Blinking: Alarm has been activated. Light on: Alarm has been reset automatically, ALARM or by input signal from external devices (when the alarm switch is in the upper position). Light off: Alarm has been reset manually, or the ALARM RESET/SUSPEND button has been pressed while the alarm indicator is on. If the preset number is set for the ALARM PRESET or ALARM TERMINAL parameter in ALARM SETUP menu, then the camera moves to the preset position when an alarm is activated. The camera picture at that position is displayed on the monitor. The alarm output signal is supplied to the time lapse VCR until the alarm is reset. 31 Notes: • Alarm display On/Off and Buzzer On/Off mode can be selected. (See page 20 and 21.) • The camera or receiver control can be continued even when an alarm is generated. s Alarm Reset Automatic or manual resetting can be selected. When the alarm is reset, [ALARM] disappears from the monitor screen and the alarm reset signal is output to the time lapse VCR. q Automatic Reset The alarm is automatically reset after the programmed alarm output time has elapsed. The alarm indicator changes from blinking to steady light, and [ALARM] disappears from the monitor screen. Press the ALARM RESET/SUSPEND button to turn off the steady light. Note: Alarm can also be reset by input of the alarm recover signal (no-voltage contact) from the time lapse VCR. The reset mode in this case is the same as for automatic reset. q Manual Reset Press the ALARM RESET/SUSPEND button. The alarm indicator goes off, [ALARM] disappears from the monitor screen, and alarm is reset. ALARM RESET SUSPEND s Alarm Suspend The alarm suspension function allows you to suspend the alarm function while setting up the camera or the WVCU161C. 1. Press the ALARM RESET/SUSPEND button while the SHIFT indicator is lit. The ALARM SUSPEND indicator lights up. SHIFT ALARM RESET SUSPEND Alarm input is ignored while the ALARM SUSPEND indicator is lit. 2. To cancel the alarm suspension, press the ALARM RESET/SUSPEND button while the SHIFT indicator is lit. The ALARM SUSPEND indicator goes off.