The HEGS5BLX is a remote keyboard controller for Honeywell Video's VideoBloX range of video matrix switching and control equipment. Many common functions required in controlling a medium to large sized CCTV installation may be readily carried out from a single compact keyboard. The major functions, which have been integrated into the unit, are the control of the video matrix switching equipment, pan tilt zoom units (PTZs), video cassette recorders (VCRs), Digital Video Recorders (DVRs), controlling the operation of sequences and the monitoring of alarms. Refer to the associated CPU and Protocol Interface Translator (PIT) manuals for specific operation of peripheral devices. The HEGS5BLX only works in slave mode and cannot be used to control telemetry equipment in stand alone mode.