ALFAtron ALF-12X-NDIC User manual

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ALF-12X-NDIC, ALF-20X-NDIC, ALF-30X-NDIC
Full HD PTZ Camera User Manual

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
---Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
---Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
---Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
---Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Radiation Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
"Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement."
Radiation Exposure:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC
établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.

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Preface
This manual describes in detail the functions, installation and operation principles and methods of
the product. Before installing and using this product, please read it carefully.
1. Safety precautions
•During transportation, storage, installation and use, it is necessary to prevent heavy
pressure, severe vibration and immersion to avoid damage to products.
•The product shell is made of organic material. It is strictly forbidden to contact with
corroded liquid, gas or solid substances.
•Do not let the product get wet or rained on. Don't use it beyond the limit of temperature
and humidity.
•When cleaning the lens, please use a dry soft cloth to wipe. When there is a lot of dust,
please use a neutral cleaner and wipe gently.
•Do not use strong or corrosive detergents to avoid scratching the lens and affecting the
image.
•This product has no parts that users can repair by themselves, and the damage caused
by users ‘self-disassembly does not fall within the scope of warranty.
2. Electrical safety
•The installation and use of products must strictly comply with the national and local
electrical safety standards.
•Do not use power adapters beyond the specifications of the power supply, otherwise the
equipment components will burn out and will not work properly.
•In the process of using the product, we should keep enough distance from the
high-power equipment, and do a good job of lightning protection, surge protection and
other protective measures when necessary.
•When the product is not in use, please disconnect the power switch and
disconnect the power adapter from the power socket.
•The product uses DC 12V power supply, and the polarity of the power
plug is as shown in the picture.

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3. Installation Safety
•Do not rotate the cylinder of the product by hand, otherwise it will destroy the rotating
shaft of the structure.
•Installation and placement of equipment should be horizontal and stable, and the
product should not be tilted, otherwise the picture may be skewed.
•Installation ensures that there are no obstacles in the rotating range of the platform to
prevent damage to the rotating shaft of the structure.
•Do not turn on power until all installation work is completed.
4. Magnetic Interference
•The electromagnetic field at a specific frequency may affect the local image. The
product is Class A product. Radio interference may occur in the home environment, and
users need to take appropriate measure.

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Content
1. Fast Installation..................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Camera Interface Explanation ....................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Power on initial configuration ....................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Video Output.................................................................................................................................................. 2
2. Product overview .................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Product Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1.2 Dimension .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1.3 Accessory ......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Main Features ................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.2.1 Camera Performance ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.2 Network performance ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Technical Specification.................................................................................................................................. 7
2.4 Interface Instruction....................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4.1 External Interface............................................................................................................................ 8
2.4.2 Bottom Dial Switch.......................................................................................................................... 9
2.4.3 RS-232 Interface ............................................................................................................................. 9
3. Application Instruction........................................................................................................................................ 10
3.1 Video Output.................................................................................................................................................11
3.1.1 Power-On Initial Configuration .....................................................................................................11
3.1.2 Video Output...................................................................................................................................11
3.2 Remote Controller ........................................................................................................................................11
3.2.1 Keys Instruction..............................................................................................................................................11
3.2.2 Applications.................................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 MENU SETTING........................................................................................................................................ 13
3.3.1 Main Menu...................................................................................................................................... 13
3.3.2 System Setting .............................................................................................................................. 14
3.3.3 Camera Setting.............................................................................................................................. 14
3.3.4 P/T/Z ............................................................................................................................................... 17
3.3.5 Video Format ................................................................................................................................. 18
3.3.6 Version............................................................................................................................................ 18
3.3.7 Restore Default.............................................................................................................................. 18
4. Network Connection...................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 Connecting Mode ............................................................................................................................. 19
4.2 IE Log In...................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.2.1 Web client....................................................................................................................................... 21
2)Download/Install Plug in ..................................................................................................................... 21
4.2.2 Preview ........................................................................................................................................... 22
4.2.3 Playback ......................................................................................................................................... 22
4.2.4 Configuration.................................................................................................................................. 22
4.2.5 Video configuration ....................................................................................................................... 23
4.2.6 Network configuration................................................................................................................... 24
4.2.7 System configuration .................................................................................................................... 25

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4.2.8 Logout ............................................................................................................................................. 26
5. Serial Communication Control.......................................................................................................................... 26
5.1 VISCA protocol list ..................................................................................................................................... 26
5.1.1 Camera return command............................................................................................................. 26
5.1.2 Camera control command ........................................................................................................... 27
5.1.3,Inquiry command........................................................................................................................... 29
5.2,Pelco-D protocol command list ................................................................................................................... 31
5.3 Pelco-P protocol command list .................................................................................................................... 31
6. Camera Maintenance and Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 32
6.1 Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................................... 32
6.2 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 32
7. Warranty............................................................................................................................................................... 34
Limited warranty in respect of Alfatron Products Only ...................................................................................... 34

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1. Fast Installation
1.1 Camera Interface Explanation
Figure 1.1 Interface
1. Camera Lens
2. Camera Base
3. Remote Controller Receiver Light
4. Bottom Dial Switch
5. Tripod Screw Hole
6. RS232 Control Interface (input)
7. RS232 Control Interface (output)
8. RS485 Input (left +, right-)
9. Audio Input Interface
10. 3G-SDI interface
11. HDMI Interface
12. 10/100M Network Interface
13. DC12V Input Power Supply Socket
1.2 Power on initial configuration
1) Power on: Connect DC12V power supply adapter with power supply socket.
2)Initial configuration: Power on with power indicator light on and remote-control receiver light blinking, camera head moves
from bottom left to the bottom, and then goes to the HOME position (intermediate position of both horizontal and vertical),
while the camera module stretches. When remote control receiver light stops blinking, the self-checking is finished
Note: If you set preset 0, when Power on self-test is completed, the camera automatically moves to the preset 0 position.
1.3 Video Output
Video output from LAN, HDMI and 3G-SDI
1) Video Output from LAN
a. Network Cable Connection Port
b. Webpage Login: Open your browser and enter 192.168.5.163 in the address bar (factory default); press Enter to enter
the login page; click on the “player is not installed, please download and install!" and follow the installation steps for
installation. Then enter the username admin and password admin (factory default); press Enter to enter the preview
page, users can carry out PTZ control, video recording, playback, configuration and other operations.
2) HDMI Video Output
a. HDMI Video Cable Connection
b. Connect the camera and the monitor via HDMII video cable; video output is available after camera self-test.
3) 3G-SDI Video Output
a. 3G-SDI video cable connection
b. Connect the camera and the monitor via 3G-SDI video cable; video output is available after camera self-test.

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1.4 Bracket mount
Note: Bracket can only be wall mounted or ceiling mounted on a concrete wall and cannot be installed on plasterboard.
1) Wall mount step

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2. Ceiling mount steps