ADEMCO AD8GC18W User manual

171 Eileen Way, Syosset, NY 11791
Copyright ©2002 Pittway Corporation
COMPATIBLE DEVICES
RapidDome is compatible with the following RapidView™Series Controllers
and Matrix Switch/Control Systems:
ADEMCO Video RapidView Controllers
ADCT Variable speed, RS485 TP, 1 dome, touchstick
ADCJA Variable speed, RS485 TP, 1 to 128 domes, joystick
AKJX8A Dome/Multiplexer Controller, 1 to 128 domes,
up to 8 multiplexers, joystick
ADEMCO Video RapidView Matrix
Switch/Control Systems
(Keyboard required for the following units)
AS81 8 input x 1 output, RS485 TP and UTC control
AS82 8 input x 2 output, RS485 TP and UTC control
AS84TP 8 input x 4 output, RS485 TP control
AS161 16 input x 1 output, RS485 TP and UTC control
AS162 16 input x 2 output, RS485 TP and UTC control
AS164TP 16 input x 4 output, RS485 TP control
AS322 32 input x 2 output, RS485 TP and UTC control
AS324TP 32 input x 4 output, RS485 TP control
AS328TP 32 input x 8 output, RS485 TP control
ADEMCO Video RapidView Keyboards
AKJ8A Variable speed and zoom joystick
AKT8 Variable speed touchstick
Code Distribution Unit
ADCD8TP 8 independent RS485 TP code outputs
TP
= Twisted Pair, UTC =Up-the-Coax
ADEMCO Video VideoBloX Matrix Switch/Control Systems:
Premier modular matrix switcher offering configurations up to 4080 x 256 for video/audio
peripherals and alarms
RapidDome
High Speed
Environmental
Domes
ADEMCO VIDEO
Customer Service . . .800-352-9169
Applications . . . . . . . .877-653-0302
Technical Support . . .888-238-7978
Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .516-921-4307
www.ademco video.com
ORDERING:
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please contact your sales representative or visit our
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ADEMCO Video is committed to ongoing product
improvement; we therefore reserve the right to
change specifications without notice.
L/RDOMEGEN/D 12/02
Part No. Part No. Description
NTSC Standard PAL Standard
AD8GC18W AD8GC18WX RapidDome Gold, Environmental, Color, 18/144X, UTC/TP, Wall Mount
AD8GC18S AD8GC18SX RapidDome, Environmental, Color, 18/144X, UTC/TP, Soffit Mount
AD8GC18P AD8GC18PX RapidDome, Environmental, Color, 18/144X, UTC/TP, Pole/Flat Roof Mount
AD8GC18PNPT AD8GC18NPTX RapidDome, Environmental, Color, 18/144X, UTC/TP, NPT Mount
AD8GCM18W AD8GCM18WX RapidDome Gold, Environmental, Color/Mono, 18/144X, UTC/TP, Wall Mount
AD8GCM18S AD8GCM18SX RapidDome, Environmental, Color/Mono, 18/144X, UTC/TP, Soffit Mount
AD8GCM18P AD8GCM18PX RapidDome, Environmental, Color/Mono, 18/144X, UTC/TP, Pole/Flat Roof Mount
AD8GCM18NPT AD8GCM18NPTX RapidDome, Environmental, Color/Mono, 18/144X, UTC/TP, Pole/NPT Mount
AD8GC22W AD8GC22WX RapidDome, Gold, Environmental, Color, 22/176X, UTC/TP, Wall Mount
AD8GC22S AD8GC22SX RapidDome, Gold, Environmental, Color, 22/176X, UTC/TP, Soffit Mount
AD8GC22P AD8GC22PX RapidDome, Gold, Environmental, Color, 22/176X, UTC/TP, Pole/Flat Roof Mount
AD8GC22NPT AD8GC22NPTX RapidDome, Gold, Environmental, Color, 22/176X, UTC/TP, NPT Mount
Accessories
ADPMAT Side mount pole bracket for pole/flat roof mount
ADPMAW Side mount pole bracket for wall mount
ADWCB Corner mount bracket for wall mounts
PS8024 Power supply: 120VAC to 24 or 28 VAC – 80VA

FEATURES:
ADEMCO Video’s RapidDome Gold environmental domes are the premier choice for any
application. RapidDome Gold’s high-resolution, low light sensitivity and extended zoom
capabilities can satisfy even the most extreme, complex viewing requirements.
RapidDome Gold is extremely flexible, offering three different imager/lens options. All feature
frame integration modes that allow RapidDome Gold to deliver images at far lower light levels
than conventional cameras. A color/mono changeover imager automatically removes its IR cut
filter in extreme low light conditions, allowing performance in light levels as low as 0.01 lux.
RapidDome Gold features continuous autofocus and either a 144X zoom (18X optical, 8X digital)
or an even more powerful 176X zoom (22X optical, 8X digital). Its intelligent zoom automatically
adjusts pan and tilt speeds in proportion to zoom position. The dome provides 360˚ continuous
pan rotation and precise manual variable speed control at 0.1-100˚/second. And its attractive,
compact design is low profile at only 8", making it the perfect choice for applications where
aesthetics are critical and discreet surveillance is a must. RapidDome Gold also provides
advanced features such as Privacy Zones, that can mask sensitive areas of a scene from view,
and Home Position, which automatically returns the dome to a preset or tour after a specified
period of inactivity. Mimic Tours allow operations programmed at the keyboard to be memorized
and recalled, allowing for unattended operation.
All RapidDome Gold environmental domes are extremely lightweight, yet can withstand the rigors
of virtually any environmental condition. They also offer superior mounting flexibility. Mounting
configurations including plug and play wall, soffit, pole and corner mounts, and a configuration
specifically designed for NPT installations.
For indoor applications, choose RapidDome Gold indoor domes, which are available in a wide
range of versatile mounting configurations.
The Premier, High-Performance Color Dome
• IP65/NEMA-4 Rated
• Compact lightweight design at only 8”
• Extremely flexible mounting options
• Unsurpassed ease of installation
• High resolution, low-light, DSP cameras
• Eight alarm inputs and two relay outputs
resident in the dome
• Automatic digital backlight compensation
• 144X zoom (18x optical, 8x digital) or
176X zoom (22x optical, 8x digital) available
• 28 Privacy Zones
• Integral twisted pair module (most models)
• Home Position
• Continuous auto focus and auto iris with
manual overrides
• Automatic 180˚ flip circuitry
• Sector Identification
• 128 presets, 4 preset tours, and 4 mimic tours
• Built-in intelligent receiver for up-the-coax
(UTC) or RS485 twisted pair (TP) operation
• Built-in code translator provides compatibility
with PELCO P or D based systems
• Automatic vertical sync-phase adjustment
High-Speed
Environmental
Domes

1-1/2-inch NPT Version
RapidDome Gold’s weather resistant design ensures consistent performance in the most severe
environmental conditions.
• Weather Resistant/IP-65 Rated:
RapidDome Gold series domes can be installed in virtually
any environment.
• Easy installation and servicing:
RapidDome Gold’s environmental domes are extremely
lightweight and offer superior mounting flexibility.
• High resolution, low-light camera:
RapidDome Gold’s high resolution DSP cameras and low-
light sensitivity (down to 0.01 lux) make it ideal for any
installation.
• Continuous auto focus with manual override:
No matter what the zoom position, RapidDome Gold’s
images remain in sharp focus. When the scene requires
extra fine control, RapidDome Gold allows the operator to
override the auto focus settings.
• Intelligent zoom:
RapidDome Gold automatically adjusts pan and tilt speeds in
proportion to zoom position for greater control. The lens
pauses at the end of its optical zoom, then enters digital
zoom mode.
• High-speed pan, tilt, and zoom systems:
RapidDome Gold features 360˚ continuous rotation on gold
slip rings. RapidDome Gold also features high-speed
precision control with electronic braking for up to
400˚/second operation down to 0.1˚/second.
• Home Position:
This feature allows the dome to return to a preset or start a
tour after it remains inactive for a specific, user definable
period of time. This ensures that even when a dome is
unattended, it can be viewing an important area.
• 180˚ flip ON/OFF:
When this feature is ON, RapidDome Gold automatically
turns 180˚ when reaching its lower tilt limit. This allows the
operator to continuously track objects moving directly below
the camera.
• Preset positioning and tour capabilities:
RapidDome Gold’s presets can easily be set up and recalled
by the operator when using ADEMCO Video RapidView
systems. Four preset tours and four mimic tours may be
programmed and recalled.
• Privacy Zones:
28 programmable privacy zones allow the camera to block
private views from the monitor.
• Sector Identification:
The RapidDome Gold supports up to 16 user definable
sectors, each with a definable title of up to 10 characters.
• Up-the-coax or RS485 twisted pair operation:
Utilizing lift and gain circuitry, up-the-coax operation of up to
1,640 feet (1,500 meters) is possible with appropriate cable.
RS485 twisted pair operation allows up to 32 RapidDome
Gold domes to be daisy chained at a maximum of
5,000 feet (1,500 meters).
• Automatic sync-phase adjustment:
Using compatible RapidView Matrix Systems, the video
signal can be synchronized with other system inputs with the
touch of a button.
STANDARD DOME ASSEMBLIES
Pole/Roof Version
Wall Mount Version Pendant/Soffit Version
8.35" (212mm)
4.84"
(123mm)
5.08"
(129mm)
11.97" (304mm)
9.25" (235mm)
24.84" (631mm)
12.05" (306mm)
15.59" (396mm)
9.25" (235mm)
3.94"
(100mm)
12.80" (325mm)
3.94"
(100mm)
9.25" (235mm)
14.57" (370mm)
18.11" (460mm)
10.20" (259mm)
6.65" (169mm)
2.60"
(66mm)
9.25" (235mm)
AD8GC18W (NTSC)
AD8GC18WX (PAL)
AD8GCM18W (NTSC)
AD8GCM18WX (PAL)
AD8GC22W (NTSC)
AD8GC22WX (PAL)
AD8GC18P (NTSC)
AD8GC18PX (PAL)
AD8GCM18P (NTSC)
AD8GCM18PX (PAL)
AD8GC22P (NTSC)
AD8GC22PX (PAL)
AD8GC18S (NTSC)
AD8GC18SX (PAL)
AD8GCM18S (NTSC)
AD8GCM18SX (PAL)
AD8GC22S (NTSC)
AD8GC22SX (PAL)
AD8GC18NPT (NTSC)
AD8GC18NPTX (PAL)
AD8GCM18NPT (NTSC)
AD8GCM18NPTX (PAL)
AD8GC22NPT (NTSC)
AD8GC22NPTX (PAL)

Environmental
Weatherproof Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IP65/NEMA-4
Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40° to 122°F (-40 to 50˚C)
Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20% to 90%
Storage Temperature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-4º to 140º F (-20 to 60˚C)
Storage Humidity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20% to 90%
Regulatory
Emissions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FCC:47 CFR Part 15,
Subpart B, Class A,
CE: EN55022 Class B
Immunity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CE: EN50082-1
Operational
Manual Pan Speed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.1°-100°/second
Preset Pan Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400°/second maximum
Pan Travel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360° Continuous
Manual Tilt Speed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.1° to 100°/second
Preset Tilt Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200°/second maximum
Tilt Travel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90°
Pan/Tilt Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2%
Total Zoom
Optical Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18X, 22X
Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8X
Maximum Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144X, 176X
Zoom/Focus Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.25º
Light Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F 0
Programmable Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Preset Positions
(Each Preset includes Pan,Tilt, Zoom, Iris, Focus)
Programmable Preset Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4; 128 steps
(Each step consists of a preset, speed and dwell-time)
Programmable Mimic Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, up to 3 minutes each
Auto Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Line-Locked w/ remote
synchronization adjustment
(system dependent)
Video Output Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BNC flying lead connector
(supplied)
Electrical
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24VAC, Class 2 LPS, 60 Hz
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Watts
Power On-Rush Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.2 AMPS
Surge Protection
- RS485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Protection diodes w/ Optical
Isolation
Alarm Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Filtered for transients
Wiring Distances
Distance from
Power Supply
(in feet)
(in meters)
357 224 141 89 56 35 22
108 68 43 27 17 10 7
10 12 14 16 18 20 22
Wire Gauge
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Camera
Imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/4-inch CCD
Scanning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:1 interlaced
Signal-to-noise ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .> 50db
Sync System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linelock
NTSC Horizontal Resolution
18X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >470TVL
22X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >460TVL
Effective Pixels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .768 x 494
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .525 lines, 60 fields, 30
frames
Horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.734 kHz
Vertical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59.94 Hz
PAL Horizontal Resolution
18X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .> 460TVL
22X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .> 460TVL
Effective Pixels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .752 x 582
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .625 lines, 50 fields, 25
frames
Horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.625 kHz
Vertical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Hz
Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Sensitivity (50 IRE, AGC on)
Color Camera (18X)
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0 lux
Color Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.4 lux
Color/mono Camera (18x)
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0 lux
Color Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.4 lux
Mono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.1 lux
Mono Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.01 lux
Color Camera (22X)
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0 lux
Color Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.1 lux
White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Through the Lens (TTL)
Automatic Tracing White Balance (ATW)
Lens
Optical Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18X, 22X
Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8X
Focus and Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Auto/Manual Override
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aspherical
Focal Length
18X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1-73.8mm
22X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-88mm
Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F 1.4
Viewing Angle, 18X
4.1mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47.5˚ (H) x 37.0˚ (V)
73.8mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.8˚ (H) x 1.7˚ (V)
Viewing Angle, 22X
4.0mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.0˚ (H) x 37.0˚ (V)
88.0mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.3˚ (H) x 1.7˚ (V)
Mechanical
Height
Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.43" (341mm)
Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.84" (631mm)
Soffit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18.11 (460mm)
1.5” NPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.20” (259mm)
Bubble Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8" (203mm)
Unit Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 lbs (1.81 Kg)
Shipping Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 lbs (2.72 Kg)