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Synchonizing the Time on Multiple AurorAcorDs
With AurorANet
Synchronizing the time in an AurorANet system is accomplished through the More AurorANet Setup menu.
Simply select
Yes
on the Send Time Broadcast menu item on the AurorAcorD that will send the time to the
other AurorAcorDs. Set Send Time Broadcast to
No
on the other AurorAcorDs.
With Serial Host Protocol
For multiple AurorAcorDs communicating using the serial host protocol, there are two ways to synchronize
the time for all of your AurorAcorDs. You can set the time from one AurorAcorD as follows.
1. On the Serial Port screen, set the Mode to
Printer
on the AurorAcorD that will set the time for all
AurorAcorDs. Set the Mode to
Host
on all of the other AurorAcorDs.
2. On the More Host Setup screen, set the Print Time Broadcast to
Yes
on the AurorAcorD that will set the
time for all AurorAcorDs. Keep the default setting of
No
for the other AurorAcorDs.
3. You must also connect all of the receive lines for all AurorAcorDs to the transmit line of the AurorAcorD
which will broadcast the time.
Alternatively, you may set the time by sending a print command from the host computer as follows. Leave the
default setting of
No
for the Print Time Broadcast menu item for all AurorAcorDs.
1. Connect all of the receive lines for all AurorAcorDs to the transmit line of the host computer.
2. Send the command A000,STdddddddddd where dddddddddd = decimal number of seconds since 1970,
which is a standard C/Unix time.
Downloading Software Updates
Caution: Completely disconnect your AurorAcorD from other devices before downloading software
updates. Failure to do so may cause unexpected results.
Perform the following procedure to receive software updates.
Note: You may use Com 1 or Com 2 on your AurorAcorD. Remember to check your jumper settings as
discussed in this chapter because the com port must be set to RS-232. The instructions in the following
procedure assume that you are using Com 1.
1. If you want to revert to factory defaults after you download the new software, disregard this step. If you
want to save your customized settings (these are the menu selections that you have made while in the
AurorAcorD menu system), select Save/Restore Menu from the Menu Selection screen. Then select
Save Current Settings. Press Enter and then the right arrow key.
2. You may obtain an update to your AurorAcorD software by several means. Updates are often available at
the Vicon website (www.vicon-cctv.com). Contact Vicon Technical Support at 1-800-34-VICON (1-800-
348-4266) to find out whether you have the latest software and how to receive it. This procedure
assumes you already have the update on your PC hard drive, on a CD, diskette or other readable media.
3. Remove power from the AurorAcorD and personal computer.
4. You may purchase a flash upgrade/RS-232 cable (product code 7721-00) by calling Vicon at 1-800-645-
9116. Otherwise, create a cable with an RJ-45 connector on one end and a 9-pin D-shell connector on
the other end. Use the following table for connections. Note that screw numbers in the table refer to the
supplied RJ-45 termination box.
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