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    CTFID VP-CFGSFT en User’s Manual[...]

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    CTFID Table of Cont ents | en 3 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3.09 | 2009.10 T able of Contents 1 Getting Started 4 1.1 System Requirements 4 1.2 Compatible Devices 5 2 Installing the CTFID 6 3 Connections 10 3.1 Connecting the VP-USB Configuration Tool 10 3.2 Connecting the VP-RS2BL NX Configuration Tool 11 3.3 Conn[...]

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    4 en | G et ting Started CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3.09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 1 G et ting Star ted The Configuration Tool for Imaging Devi ces (CTFID) includes two components: – One (1) CD-ROM containing the software application – Configuration Tool hardware (VP-USB, inte rface between your computer and an imaging[...]

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    CTFID Ge t t i n g S t a r t e d | e n 5 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3.09 | 2009.10 1.2 Compatible Devices The CTFID uses Bilinx technology, a bidirectio nal communication method, embedded in the video signal of all of the late st Bosch AutoDome, Dinion, Dinion XF , Dinion 2X, FlexiDome, FlexiDome 2X, and UnityDome[...]

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    6 en | Installing the CTFID CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3.09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 2 Installing the CTFID This chapter includes instructions for installing the software for the Configuration Tool for Imaging Devices. Prior to connecting to a compatible device, install the software. Installing the Software 1. Insert the [...]

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    CTFID Installing the CTFID | en 7 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3.09 | 2009.10 4. Select a language, then click Next . Figure 2.3 Initiating the InstallShield Wizard setup 5. Click Next to continue installing the application, or click Cancel to discontinue. Figure 2.4 Conf irming the License Agr eement 6. Click Yes t[...]

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    8 en | Installing the CTFID CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3.09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 7. To accept the default choice, click Next . To change the installation directory, click Browse and navigate to a directory. Then click Next . Figure 2. 6 Naming the program f older 8. Click Next to accept the default program folder, Bos[...]

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    CTFID Installing the CTFID | en 9 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3.09 | 2009.10 9. Click Next to begin copying the files to the folder indicated or click Cancel to discontinue. Figure 2.8 Selecting f inal options 10. Check the appropriate box(es), then click Next . Figure 2.9 Comple ting the installation 11. Click Fin[...]

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    10 en | Connections CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3.09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 3 Connections The CTFID is supplied with a VP-USB adap tor that plugs into an y USB-compliant port supported by a Windows® operating system. Once the CTFID software is loaded, the adaptor communicates over the video signal from any Bilinx-enable[...]

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    CTFID Connections | en 11 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3.09 | 2009.10 3.2 Connecting the VP-RS2BLNX Conf iguration T ool It is recommended that the CTFID software be installed prior to connecting the hardware to the serial port. Refer to Section 2 Installing t he CTFID, page 6 for additional information. To see the [...]

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    12 en | Connections CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Connecting the VP-RS2BLNX Conf iguration Tool to Your PC 1. Pin 1 and 2 of the terminal block are for th e connections for th e external power supply not provided. The extern al power supply shou ld be either 12-28 VAC (50/60 Hz) or 12- 40 VDC ([...]

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    CTFID Connections | en 13 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 3.3 Connecting the AutoDome RS-232 Figure 3. 4 Connecting the AutoDome RS-232 t o the PC Connecting the AutoDome to Your PC 1. Make the RS-232 cable using the table below. 2. Connect the DB9 connector to the Com port of the PC. 3. Connect P105 to[...]

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    14 en | Connections CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 3.4 Acces sing the CTFID Application The CTFID uses Bilinx technology, which is a bi directional communicati on method, embedded in the video signal. Alternately, BiCom over serial interface is available to enable a connection to the device usin[...]

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    CTFID Connections | en 15 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 3. If a device is detected, go to Chapter 4. If a device is not detected within 1 minute, or if the user interrupts the process by clicking the Cancel button, you are given the option to select an alternate interface or work in an offline mode. F[...]

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    16 en | Connections CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 6. To open an existing configuration file, click the Configuration File option, then click Continue and go to Step 7. - or - To create a new configuration file, click the Device Template option, then click Continue and go to Step 8. Figure 3.11 [...]

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    CTFID Using the Configuration T ool | en 17 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 4 Using the Configuration T ool The CTFID main screen contains all the options for changing a template, configuring a live view, displaying specific device information, downloading in formation, changing device settings, and man[...]

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    18 en | Using the Configuration T ool CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 4.1 Main Menu But tons Ta b l e 4 . 1 Main Menu But tons 4.1.1 Overview Window The Overview window displays general information about the device, the application environment, and the state of the application. The data includ es[...]

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    CTFID Using the Configuration T ool | en 19 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 4.1.2 Offline Mode Window The Offline mode window establishes settings in a ne w configuration file, or changes settings in an existing configuration file. To start downloading and saving data so that it can be manipulated and u[...]

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    20 en | Using the Configuration T ool CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 4.1.3 Online Mode Window The Online mode window allows you to view the cu rrent settings of the device connected to the Configuration Tool for Imaging Devic es. When device settings are ch anged in Online mode, the changes are [...]

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    CTFID Using the Configuration T ool | en 21 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 Figure 4. 5 VG4 Series A utoDome Virtual Ke yboard windo w Number Button Description 1 Pan/Tilt Moves the device. 2 AUX Opens the AUX Commands dialog box. 3 Focus Widens the scope of the focus lens. 4 Focus Narrows the scope of [...]

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    22 en | Using the Configuration T ool CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Dinion Virtual Keyboard Place the cursor on the Enter control (see #5 Figure 4.6 ), then click once to open the Mode menu; click once to open the submenus. Click and hold to open the Install menu; click once to open the submenu[...]

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    CTFID Using the Configuration T ool | en 23 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 FlexiDome XT VDM-355 Series, FlexiDome VF VDC- 445 Series, FlexiDome XT VDC- 455 Series). Figure 4. 7 AUX Commands dialog box 4.1.6 Logs Window To access the Logs window, click the Logs button. The Logs window allows you to down[...]

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    24 en | Using the Configuration T ool CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Figure 4. 8 Log s W in dow How to Download and Save Diagnostic Log Information 1. Click the Download button. 2. Click the Save Logs button. The Sav e As dialog box op ens. Figure 4. 9 Save As dialog box 3. Navigate to the folde[...]

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    CTFID Using the Configuration T ool | en 25 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 4.2 Centra l W orkspace The central workspace displays the main menu windows. For example, when the Offli ne Config button is clicked and a configuration file or device template has been selected, the central workspace displays [...]

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    26 en | Using the Configuration T ool CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 4. 3 Sys tem Feedbac k The system feedback section includes devi ce, alarm, and motion information. The Status text box displays specifics on th e connected device in Online mode. Figure 4.11 Syst em feedbac k Number Descriptio[...]

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    CTFID Using the Configuration T ool | en 27 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 4.4 Operations Column Ta b l e 4 . 2 Operations but tons Button Description Creates a new or opens an exis ting configuration file. When in Online mode, the configuration file opens in Offline mode by default. Saves the configur[...]

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    28 en | Configuration Set tings CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 5 Configur ation Set tings The configuration buttons enable the user to upload and down load setting changes from a device. It is more efficient to only download/upload the setti ngs that have be en modified. 5.1 Downloading Configur[...]

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    CTFID Configuration Se t tings | en 29 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 5.2 Uploading/Downloading Specific Se t ting Changes 1. In Offline mode, open the configuration file th at contains the current settings for the device. Figure 5.3 Uploading and Downloading Specific Ch anges 2. Navigate to the settin[...]

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    30 en | Configuration Set tings CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 5.3 Changing an Existing Configuration File 1. Open the configuration file. 2. Navigate to the window that displays the setting(s) that you want to change. Figure 5. 4 Set tings tree disp lay windo w 3. Click the Save Configuration b[...]

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    CTFID Configuration Se t tings | en 31 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 5.5 Migr ating Configur ation Se t tings The Migration feature allows an operator to download the configuration settings of one AutoDome then upload those settings to another AutoDome. This feature ensures that the settings of each A[...]

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    32 en | Configuration Set tings CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 11. Click the Migration button and select the Upload radio button. Figure 5. 8 Migration window 12. Click OK . The CTFID opens the Open dialog box. Figure 5. 9 Migration Open dialog box 13. Navigate to the directory that contains the[...]

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    CTFID Configuration Se t tings | en 33 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 5.6 Downloading Diagnostic L og Information The Logs window allows you to download and view the diagnostic log information from the connected device. 1. Click the Logs button. Figure 5.10 Lo gs window download diagnostic log informat[...]

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    34 en | Configuration Set tings CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 5.7 Uploading Firmware t o a Device To upload firmware to a device, updates are available on the bosch security.com website or call technical support for information on receiving a CD-ROM. 1. Click the Upload Firmware button. Figure [...]

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    CTFID Configuration Se t tings | en 35 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 2. Navigate to the Service Pack folder. 3. Click the Select button. Figure 5.13 Firmware upload selecti on dialog box 4. Select the subcomponents you want to update. 5. Click the Upload Firmware button. The upload process eras es the[...]

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    36 en | Set tings T ree Options CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 6 Set tings T re e Options Options available within the settings tree will vary depending on the device selected. Refer to the table below for available features. Feature Description Device Default Options Action Enables the operatin[...]

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    CTFID Set tings T ree Options | en 37 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 Alarm Output VMD: Output relay closes on VMD alarms. External device: Make the output relay available to remote communication devices. Night mode active: Output relay closes when camera is in monochrome mode. Filter toggle : Output re[...]

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    38 en | Set tings T ree Options CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Auto Iris Automatically adjusts the lens to allow the correct illumination of the camera sensor. This type of lens is recommended for use where there are low light or changing light conditions. Options include: Constant: Sets the aut[...]

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    CTFID Set tings T ree Options | en 39 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 Baud Rate The speed at which telecommunicated data is transmitted, measured in bytes per second (Bps) . G3A Series, ENV Series, VG4 Series* 9600 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 2400*, 4800*, 9600*, 19800*, 38400*, 57600* BiPhase/Audio Turns[...]

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    40 en | Set tings T ree Options CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Camera ID 16-character camera name that may be displayed acco rding to the ID position. Dinion 2X, Dinion XF FlexiDome 2X, UPH Series (blank field) (blank field) Camera ID Position Identifies the location of the camera ID label on th[...]

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    CTFID Set tings T ree Options | en 41 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 DVR/IP Encoder On : The camera output is optimized for connection to a DVR or IP encoder to compensate for compression methods. Off : The camera output is optimized for connection to an analog system (matrix switcher or monitor. Dinio[...]

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    42 en | Set tings T ree Options CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. G-Gain Adjusts the green gain to optimize the white point. Dinion XF LTC 0485, LTC 0610, LTC 0495, LTC 0620, Unity, UPH Series 0 -50 to +50 Gain An increase in voltage or power, usually expressed in dB. Dinion 2X, Dinion XF , FlexiDo[...]

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    CTFID Set tings T ree Options | en 43 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 Iris Polarity Capability to reverse the operation of the iris button on the controller. G3A Series, ENV Series, VG4 Series Normal Normal, Reverse Iris Speed Controls how fast the iris will adjust the opening according to the illuminat[...]

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    44 en | Set tings T ree Options CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Mode ID 10-character title. Dinion XF , Dinion 2X, UPH Series 24 Hour Mode ID Position Identifies the location of the mode ID label on the output screen. Dinion 2X, FlexiDome 2X Off Off Top Left Top Right Bottom Right Bottom Left Mon[...]

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    CTFID Set tings T ree Options | en 45 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 Orientation Reverses the image 180 degrees (ideal when mounting upside down). VG4 Series Normal Normal, Invert ed OSD (on-screen display) Text for on-screen display alarm (16 characters maximum). G3A Series, ENV Series, Dinion XF , Di[...]

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    46 en | Set tings T ree Options CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Priority Only available in day/night auto mode. The higher priority as selected below as light level decreases. Options include: Color : Camera gives a color image as long as the light level permits. Motion : The camera avoids motion[...]

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    CTFID Set tings T ree Options | en 47 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 SensUp (Auto SensUp) Increases camera sensitivity by increasing the integration time on the CCD. This is accomplished by integrating the signal from a number of consecutive video frames to reduce signal noise. Dinion 2X, FlexiDome 2 X[...]

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    48 en | Set tings T ree Options CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Stabilization An algorithm that virtu ally eliminates camera shake in both the vertical and horizontal axes, resulting in exceptional image clarity (see also Image Stabilization). G3A Series, ENV Series, VG4 Series On On, Off Standar[...]

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    CTFID Set tings T ree Options | en 49 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 Title 16-character scene name that is displayed when the Dome moves to a scene (must be enabled or disabled via the Title OSD). G3A Series, ENV Series, VG4 Series (blank field) (blank field) Title OSD Controls how the camera displays [...]

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    50 en | Set tings T ree Options CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. *Models and/or opti ons may vary depending on the product. VMD (Video Motion Detection) Mode Compares the current image with a reference image and counts the number of pixels that have changed between the two images. An alarm is gene[...]

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    CTFID Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g | e n 51 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 7 T roubleshoo ting The following section details in formation to confirm that the CTFID application is properly functioning. 7.1 Confir m Syst em Connection be twe en the PC and the Device When the Configuration Software is sta[...]

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    52 en | T roubleshoo ting CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 7.3 Acces sing the V ersion 1. The CTFID software version can be found by pressing the top left-hand icon within the CTFID application. Figure 7. 3 CTFID Icon 2. Scroll down and click About . For example, if the cu rrent version of the CTF[...]

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    CTFID AUX K eyboard Commands | en 53 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 8 AUX K eyboard Commands Locked Function key Comm no. Command Descripti on Series 200 Series 300 Series 500i G3A ENV On/Off 1 Scan 360° Autopan without limits ••• • On/Off 2 Autopan Autopan between limits ••• • • On/[...]

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    54 en | AUX K eyboard Commands CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc. On 6 2 Pre-position Title menu En ters Pre-position Title menu ••• • • On 6 3 Zone Title menu Enters Zone Title menu ••• • On 64 Alarm Status Enters Alarm Status menu •• • Off 65 Alarm Acknowledge Acknowl edge [...]

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    CTFID AUX K eyboard Commands | en 55 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User’s Manual F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 Set/Shot 101 Autopan left limit Set—programs left limit Shot—shows limit ••• • Set/Shot 102 Autopan right limit Set—programs right limit Shot—shows limit ••• • Set 110 Factory P/ T home position Set—recalibrat[...]

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    56 en | AUX K eyboard Commands CTFID F .01U.141.545 | 3 .09 | 2009.10 User ’s Manual Bosch Security Systems, Inc.[...]

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