Bosch 8500 User Manual

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Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005
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System  Accessory Components
The Allegiant Series accessory products provide many optional features to the base 
system. A brief description of accessory products is provided below. Complete spec-
ification information can be found in respective product data sheets. Applicable 
accessories are designed to be compatible throughout the Allegiant Series.
6.1
LTC 8540/00 Alarm Interface Unit
The LTC 8540/00 is an alarm gathering unit which accepts up to 64 dry contact clo-
sures or logic level inputs from remote sensing devices such as door contacts, PIRs, 
etc. and then reports this alarm information to the main CPU bay. Alarm inputs 
may be configured in groups of 32 to accept either normally open or normally 
closed contacts. This unit provides eight (8) relay outputs which can be used to drive 
external alerting devices, DVR's, and other devices.
6.2
LTC 8568 and LTC 8768 Signal Distribution Units
The signal distribution is a main site control code distribution and line driver units 
are available for communicating to receiver/drivers, switcher followers, and Alle-
giant Satellite systems. The LTC 8568/00 Signal Distribution Unit provides 32 sepa-
rate outputs for driving up to 256 remote devices. Either “star” or “daisy chain” 
wiring configurations may be used. The LTC 8768/00 Signal Distribution unit is 
similar to the LTC 8568/00, except that it provides 64 separate outputs for driving 
up to 512 remote devices.
6.3
IntuiKey Series KBD-Universal Keyboard
The IntuiKey KBD-UNIVERSAL is a full function keyboard used for control and 
programming of the Allegiant Series matrix switchers. Backlit LCD screens provide 
a multi-language display of softkey menus and status information. Integral variable 
speed joystick and zoom lens controls are standard for operating fixed or variable 
speed pan/tilt/zoom equipped cameras. Both Allegiant RS-485 and Allegiant 
RS-232 keyboard protocols are supported.
In addition to the Allegiant Series, the KBD-UNIVERSAL model IntuiKey can be 
used to simultaneously control Divar Series DVRs, System4 Series multiplexers, and 
access ADIM based DVR control screens.
6.4
KBD-Rack Keyboard Mounting Kit
Rack-mounting kit designed to provide vertical, horizontal, or inclined mounting for 
IntuiKey keyboards.