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 and ...
CHeKT Bridge Relay Operation (V2 or Above)
This new function is only available with CKB304 Version 2 or better 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 ...
Supporting Cameras with Analytics
Using 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 ...
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 for CHeKT Bridge
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 CKB-304, CKB-308, CKB-312 and CKB-416. This article will serve as a guide as to where ...
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 configured to connect to a local ...
Understanding the Zone "Alarm Area 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. This overlay is not analytics, but simply a way of giving monitoring center operators information about ...
CHeKT Bridge Zone Types Setup Guide
Setting the Bridge Zone Types The CHeKT Bridge supports four 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. This requires the Bridge Arming Input to be wired. ...
Enabling The Talk Down Service Plan
Watch this video for instructions for enabling the Bridge Talk Down service. This service allows the installation company to use a local speaker system for audio talk down from the CHeKT Monitoring Portal Steps to Enable TalkDown (For those who would ...
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 - CHeKT Visual Security Support
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
Every Alarm Zone on the Bridge has a "Video Event Delivery Delay" option. When this Alarm Input is tripped on the Bridge, the Bridge will ignore any additional alarms on this zone for 10 seconds. This timer is from initial alarm trip of the zone. If ...