Fastrax IV Instruction Manual - Appendix C — Glossary

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Appendix C — Glossary  

Alarm Actions 

The assigned responses for the dome camera when inputs change from normal to abnormal 

states. The dome may run a Preset, Pattern, or have no assigned action for each of the eight 

dome inputs. The dome may also send alarm states to the host controller for processing. See 

also Input Alarm and Normal Input State. 

Areas 

Programmed start and end points of the dome's field of view around its pan axis.  

Each area is a part of a circular viewing area that extends around the dome. The areas can 

be different sizes. Up to 16 areas can be programmed for the dome. 

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) 

Allows for the amplification of the video signal in scenes with minimal ambient light. Many 

low-light scenes result in picture noise. As gain is increased, the picture noise is also 

amplified. When AGC is enabled, the value of the gain setting is based on feedback from the 

camera. When AGC is disabled, the camera uses the value set for the manual gain setting. 

The trade-off between picture level and noise may be adjusted when AGC is disabled.  

On-screen Menu 

The text overlay menu system used for setting dome features. The utility is accessed using a 

keystroke combination. The utility provides settings for camera functions, zoom, alarms, text 

display, and password protection. 

Flip 

Allows the dome to automatically turn 180 degrees when the camera tilts to its lower limit and 

stays in that position for a brief delay. When the dome flips (rotates), the camera starts 

moving upward as long as the tilt control is kept in the down position. Once the control is 

released, the tilt control returns to its normal operational mode. The flip feature is useful 

when you need to track someone who walks directly beneath the dome and continues on the 

other side. 

Home Position 

The default position to which the dome camera returns after an assigned period of inactivity 

passes. The default position may be a Preset, Tour, Pattern, or No Action. 

Input Alarm 

A connection point on the dome camera that enables the system to monitor Input Devices. 

There are four inputs available for the dome camera. 

Input Devices 

External devices that provide information about the condition of system components that 

connect to the inputs on the dome camera. Typical input devices include door contacts, 

motion detectors and smoke detectors.