Configuration
CHeKT Bridge Scheduled Arming
CHeKT has officially released portal-based Scheduled Arming for the CHeKT Bridges installed on site. Firmware version 3.5.0 or higher required. First, access the Programming tab under Site Details Verify your site is configured as CHeKT Video ...
Swinger Bypass
Swinger Bypass What is a swinger zone? An alarm sensor that "swings" randomly from open to closed and back to closed, regardless of the condition of the door or window it protects. This is usually caused by a worn out contact that is failing due to ...
Analytic Triggers: Using Camera Analytics
Analytic Events Supported analytic event triggers from a camera mounted to the bridge can generate alarm signals and video events. These events are based on a supported API connection with the camera. The network event message has topic information ...
Programming Voltage Ranges for Digital Inputs
Programming Voltage Ranges for Digital Inputs The Digital Alarm Inputs on the Bridge are normally configured to enter and exit the alarm state in the presence of a simple short between the I and G terminals, but they can also be configured to expect ...
Programming Voltage Ranges for Bridge Arming Pin
Bridge hardware versions released after January 2019 have a voltage arming pin that allow the Bridge to follow the armed condition of an on-site alarm panel. Each alarm panel brand has a specific voltage output range that will follow the disarmed ...
CHeKT Bridge Relay Operation (V2 or Above)
This new function is only available with CKB304v2 and CKB312 hardware. (Unsure? https://support.chekt.com/portal/kb/articles/which-hardware-version-is-my-bridge) Hardware Connection: The CKB304 V2 has a relay output that can be energized from both ...
Supporting Cameras with Analytics
When using cameras with supported edge-based analytics, a wired Digital Input trigger is not needed. The Bridge still requires power, internet service, and in most cases, an arming input from the alarm panel. Using the alarm panel arming state ...
DI Real Time Status Indicator
Users can now view the real time status of the Digital inputs and their associated LED's on their connected CKB304. To access this function, open bridge settings and click on "Check Real-Time Status" button. The button will enable the viewing of the ...
Audio Output
To test and utilized the Talk Down service it must be enabled first, Click Here for directions and information. To create and assigned text-to-speech (TTS) messages Click Here. To learn how to use the Talk Down service Click Here. The Audio Output ...
Understanding the Camera Mounting Information
Understanding the Camera Mounting Information The CHeKT Dealer Portal now offers access to more granular mounting information for each mounted camera channel on the CKB304 and CKB312. This article will serve as a guide as to where this information ...
Creating Dealer Level Audio Talk Down Messages
These directions detail how to create predefined audio messages for your sites. Important Notes: The Audio Talk-Down service for the site must be enabled. Click here for directions. The Bridge must be installed and wired to a local amplified ...
Understanding the Zone "Alarm Area Overlay"
Alarm Detection Overlay The Alarm Detection Overlay setting allows an integrator or monitoring center to draw the detection area or area of interest on a camera video. These overlays are not an expression of analytics, but a visiualization of them ...
The Bridge Zone Types
Setting the Bridge Zone Types The CHeKT Bridge supports six zone types. (These zone types operate like zones types on alarm panels) Entry/Exit Zone: This zone has an Entry/Exit Delay on the trigger. See instructions here. When Exiting, the Bridge ...
Enabling The Talk Down Service Plan
Enabling The Talk Down Service This service allows the central station operator to send a Text-To-Speech Message over a local speaker system at a site from the CHeKT Monitoring Portal. The Bridge must be installed and configured to connect to a ...
Understanding the Bridge Device ID.
Bridge Device ID When a Bridge is installed on a client account, it is automatically assigned a Device ID. This device ID is used to report system information and trouble conditions about this Bridge into your automation platform. The first Bridge ...
Updating Bridge Firmware
Staying current on the latest firmware is important to ensure your Bridge is operating with the latest features and ensuring all know bugs are resolved. Below are the directions for updating individual Bridge firmware and mass updating accounts. ...
Understanding the Zone Alarm & Video Event Interval
Alarm & Video Event Interval Every Alarm Zone on the Bridge has a "Alarm & Video Event Interval" option. The default timer for this setting is 20 seconds. This value can be adjusted between 5 and 3600 seconds. The setting is found on the Alarm tab ...