ALFAtron ALF-12X-SDIC User manual

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ALF-12X-SDIC, ALF-20X-SDIC, ALF-30X-SDIC Full HD
PTZ Camera user manual

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Warning
The improper operation may destroy the structure of the product and lead to abnormal
operation of the camera. Please pay attention to the following operations.
Do not grasp the lens barrel with your hand while
moving the camera；
Move the camera by holding the bottom with both
hands and one hand.
Whether electrified or not, do not shake the lens and the
platform by hand, it may damage the platform,
resulting in abnormal operation.

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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 so as 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.
•Don't let the product get wet or rained. Don't use it beyond the limit of temperature and
humidity.
•When cleaning equipment lens, please use dry soft cloth to wipe. When dirt is serious,
please use neutral cleaner to wipe gently.
•Do not use strong or corrosive detergents to avoid scratching the lens and affecting the
image effect.
•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 right picture.
3. Installation Precaution

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•Do not rotate the cylinder of the product by hand, otherwise it will destroy the rotating
shaft of the structure or cause abnormal work of the signal line.
•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 measures.

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Content
1. FAST INSTALLATION .........................................................................................................................- 4 -
1.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. - 4-
1.2 INTERFACE WIRING........................................................................................................................... - 5-
1.3 BRACKET MOUNT ............................................................................................................................. - 5-
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................- 9 -
2.1 DIMENSION ...................................................................................................................................... - 9-
2.2 ACCESSORY .................................................................................................................................... - 9-
2.3 RS-232 INTERFACE ....................................................................................................................... - 10 -
2.4 MAIN FEATURES ............................................................................................................................ - 11 -
2.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION............................................................................................................. - 12 -
3. REMOTE CONTROLLER .................................................................................................................- 14 -
3.1 CODING OF WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER................................................................................ - 14 -
3.2 KEYS INSTRUCTION........................................................................................................................ - 14 -
3.3 MENU INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... - 17 -
4. NETWORK CONNECTION...............................................................................................................- 18 -
4.1. NETWORK CONNECTION ............................................................................................................... - 18 -
4.2 IE LOG IN...................................................................................................................................... - 19 -
4.3 STREAMING MEDIA ......................................................................................................................... - 19 -
4.4 SOFTWARE UPGRADE..................................................................................................................... - 20 -
5. SERIAL COMMUNICATION CONTROL...........................................................................................- 20 -
5.1 VISCA PROTOCOL LIST .................................................................................................................. - 21 -
5.1.1 Camera return command......................................................................................................- 21 -
5.1.2 Camera control command ....................................................................................................- 21 -
5.1.3,Inquiry command ..................................................................................................................- 24 -
5.2,PELCO-D PROTOCOL COMMAND LIST .............................................................................................. - 25 -
5.3 PELCO-P PROTOCOL COMMAND LIST .............................................................................................. - 26 -
6. WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................................- 27 -
LIMITED WARRANTY IN RESPECT OF ALFATRON PRODUCTS.....................................................- 27 -

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1. Fast Installation
1.1 Product introduction
Picture 1.1 Interface
Interface specification：
1. Lens 7. Power Switch Key 13. Audio Input Interface (Line-IN)
2. Camera Base
8. Power input socket（DC12V）14. RS232 Input Interface
3.
Remote Controller
Receiver Light
9. HDMI Output Interface 15. RS232 Output Interface
4. Infrared reception 10. SDI Output Interface 16. RS485 input interface (left plus
right minus)
5. Tripod Screw Hole 11. USB2.0 Interface 17. Rotary dial switch
6. Tripod Screw Hole 12. CVBS Output Interface 18. Network LAN Interface

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1.2 Interface wiring
1.3 Bracket mount
Note: Bracket can only be wall mounted or ceiling mounted onto a concrete wall.
1）Wall mount step
Picture 1.3 Wiring
1. If the No. 0 preset is set, the camera will switch to the No. 0 preset when the power-on self-check
is completed.
2. The default address of the remote controller is 1#, the menu is restored to the factory default,
and the address of the remote controller is restored to 1#

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2）Upside down mount