Publ. No. TM 614 006 699 Rev B – ENGLISH (EN) – Oct 30. 2008
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System operation
This chapter describes the procedures for normal system operation.
There are two different settings for the JCU – Original and Alternative
– with somewhat different functions for the joystick and the keypad but-
tons. The setting is made in the
Setup – Maintenance
dialog box, see sec-
tion 7.6.1.6. The functions for both the Original and the Alternative set-
tings are described in the tables below.
11.1
System on/off
11.1.1 Starting up the system
Starting up the system
Step
Action
1
Verify that all cables are connected and fastened properly.
2
Verify that nobody is close to the system. Turn on the system with the ON/OFF switch on
the Power Box or Power Supply unit.
3
The red status indicator on the JCU flashes while the connection is being established. A
steady light indicates that the connection is OK.
4
The TV camera is ready to use after about 30 seconds.
The IR camera is ready to use after cool down, which typically takes several minutes. A
test pattern is displayed until the IR image appears; Figure 11.1. Meanwhile, adjust the
monitor until all 16 levels of the test pattern are visible (use the brightness and contrast
controls on the monitor).
5
Verify that the lens cover of the IR camera is open. If not, press the
C
+
buttons to
open the lens cover or open it manually with the handle on top of the camera.
6
Press and hold down the
PRK
button for 3 seconds to activate the Pan/Tilt unit.
NOTE
: For start up in cold weather, see section 11.6.
