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

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2. Product overview
2.1 Dimension
Figure 2.2 Camera dimension
2.2 Accessory
When you unpack, check that all the supplied accessories are included:
Figure 2.1 Accessory
Configuration
Standard
IR Remote controller
Accessory
1x Power adapter
Ceiling or Wall mounting
bracket
RS232 Cable
User manual
Double-side tape

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2.3 RS-232 Interface
1）RS-232 interface
Computer or Control Keyboard and
Product Connection Method
Product WindowsDB-9
1.DTR
1.DCD
2.DSR
2.RXD
3.TXD
3.TXD
4.GND
4.DTR
5.RXD
5.GND
6.GND 6.DSR
7.IR OUT
7.RTS
8.NC
8.CTS
9.RI
2）Mini-DIN8-pin Port
3）RS232(DB9) Port
NO.
Port
Definition
1
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
2
DSR
Data Set Ready
3
TXD
Transmit Data
4
GND
Signal ground
5
RXD
Receive Data
6 GND Signal ground
7
IR
OUT
IR Commander Signal
8
NC
No Connection
NO. Port
Definition
1 DCD
Data Carrier Detect
2
RXD
Receive Data
3
TXD
Transmit Data
4
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
5
GND
System Ground
6
DSR
Data Set Ready
7
RTS
Request to Send
8 CTS Clear to Send

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4）VISCA networking mode is as follows:
Product Cascade Connection Method
Product 1
Product 2
1.DTR
1.DTR
2.DSR
2.DSR
3.TXD
3.TXD
4.GND
4.GND
5.RXD
5.RXD
6.GND
6.GND
7.IR OUT
7.OPEN
8. NC
8.OPEN
Note: The product has RS232 input and output interface, which can be cascaded.
2.4 Main Features
The features include advanced ISP processing algorithms to provide vivid images with a strong
sense of depth, high resolution and fantastic color rendition. It supports H.265/H.264 encoding
which makes motion video fluent and clear even with less than ideal bandwidth conditions.
1. Superb High-definition Image：It has a 1/2.8-inch-high quality CMOS sensor. Resolution is up
to 1920x1080 with frame rate up to 60 fps.
2.Various Optical Zoom Lens: It has 12X/20X/30X optical zoom lens.
3.Leading Auto Focus Technology: Leading auto focus algorithm makes lens a fast, accurate and
stable auto-focusing.
4. Low Noise and High SNR: Low Noise CMOS effectively ensure high SNR of camera video.
Advanced 2D/3D noise reduction technology is also used to further reduce the noise, while ensuring
image sharpness.
5.Multi-Format Video Outputs: supports HDMI、SDI、CVBS、LAN interfaces; HDMI、SDI、LAN
9 RI
Ring Indicator

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interfaces support audio and video output simultaneously; SDI supports 100m transmission in
1080P60 format.
6. Multiple Video compression: Support H.265/H.264 video compression; Supports video
compression up to 1920 x 1080 resolution 60 frames/seconds. Support AAC, MP3, G. 711A audio
compression, support 8000, 16000, 32000, 44100, 48000 sampling frequency.
7.Audio and video storage: USB2.0 interface support U disk storage function, real-time recording
and storage
8. Built-in gravity sensor: Built-in gravity sensor, supporting the automatic overturn function of the
platform.
9.Multiple Network Protocol：Support ONVIF, GB/T28181RT S P, RTMP protocols and support
RTMP push mode, easy to link streaming media server (Wowza, FMS); Support RTP multicast
mode, support network full command VISCA control protocol.
9. Control interface: RS485, RS232; RS232 support cascade, easy to install and use.
10. Multiple Control Protocols: Support VISCA, Pelco-D, Pelco-P and support auto-recognize
protocol.
11. Silent platform: High precision stepping motor and precise motor drive controller are used to
ensure stable operation and no noise.
12. Low-power sleep function: Support low-power sleep/wake up, the consumption is lower than
400mW under sleep mode
13. 255 Presets Positions: Up to 255 presets (10 presets by remoter).
14. Various remote controllers: Users can choose infrared or wireless remote controllers according
to the environmental conditions used. 2.4G wireless remote controller is not affected by angle,
distance and infrared interference. Support remote control signal transmission function, convenient
for the use of back-end equipment.
15. Wide Application: Te le -education, Lecture capture, Webcasting, Videoconferencing,
Tele-training, Tel e-medicine, Interrogation and Emergency command systems.
2.5 Technical Specification
Model
ALF-12X-SDIC
ALF-20X-SDIC
ALF-30X-SDIC
Camera Parameter
Optical Zoom
12X
f＝3.9～46.8mm
20X
f＝5.5～
110mm
30X
f＝4.3～129mm
Sensor
1/2.8 inch high quality HD CMOS sensor
Effective Pixels
16: 9,2.07 megapixel
Video Format
HDMI/SDI video format
1080P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97, 1080I60/50/59.94, 720P60/50/30/25/59.94/29.97
CVBS output: 570i 480i
USB3.0 interface video format: 1920X1080@60fps Max
USB2.0 interface video format: 1080P@30fps Max
View Angle
6.3°（tele）
72.5°
（
wide
）
3.3°（tele）
54.7°
（
wide
）
2.34°（tele）
65.1°
（
wide
）
AV
F1.8 – F2.4
F1.6 – F3.5
F1.6 – F4.7
Digital Zoom
10X

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Minimum
Illumination
0.5Lux (F1.8, AGC ON)
DNR
2D & 3D DNR
White Balance
Auto / Manual/ One
Push/ 3000K/3500K/4000K/4500K/5000K/5500K/6000K/6500K/7000K
Focus/Aperture/
Electronic Shutter
Auto/Manual/One Push Focus
Iris
Auto/Manual
Shutter
Auto/Manual
BLC
ON/OFF
WDR
OFF/ Dynamic level adjustment
Video Adjustment
Brightness,Color,Saturation,Contrast,Sharpness,B/W mode,Gamma curve
SNR
>55dB
Input/Output Interface
Video Interfaces
USB3.0 (compatible with USB2.0), HDMI, SDI, LAN (POE), RS232-IN/OUT,
RS422(compatible with RS485), A-IN, Rotary dial code, on-off switch
Video Output
HDMI, SDI, LAN, USB3.0, USB2.0
Video Stream
Dual stream output
Video Compression
Format
LAN Interface: H.265, H.264, Dual stream output
USB2.0 Interface: H.265, H.264, MJPEG
USB3.0 Interface: YUV
Audio Input Interface
Double track 3.5mm linear input
Audio Output Interface
HDMI, SDI, LAN
Audio Compression
Format
AAC/MP3/G.711A
Network Protocol
R T S P, R T M P, ONVIF, GB/T28181, Support network VISCA control protocol
Support remote upgrade, remote restart, remote reset
Control Interface
RS232, RS485
Control Protocol
VISCA/Pelco-D/Pelco-P, Baud Rate: 115200/9600/4800/2400bps
Power Interface
HEC3800 outlet (DC12V)
Input Voltage
DC12V±10%
Input Electric Current
Maximum: 1A
Power Consumption
Maximum: 12W
PTZ Parameter
Pan/Tilt Rotation
±170°, -30°～+90°
Pan Control Speed
0.1 -60°/sec
Tilt Control Speed
0.1-30°/sec
Preset Speed
Pan: 60°/sec, Tilt: 30°/sec
Preset Number
255 presets (10 presets by remote controller)
Other Parameter
Stored Temperature
-10℃~+60℃
Storage Humidity
20%~95%
Working Temperature
-10℃~+50℃
Working Humidity
20%~80%
Dimension
178mmX115.5mmX150.9mm
Weight
1.38KG
Attachment
Package
12V/1.5A Power supply, RS232 control cable, Remote Controller, Manual,

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3. Remote Controller
Instructions for the application of remote controllers: Remote controllers are divided into
two types: infrared remote controllers and wireless remote controllers. Please read the
following according to the actual type of remote controllers.
3.1 Coding of Wireless Remote Controller
Wireless remote control: The steps of using, code checking, and code clearing
are as follows.
A single pair of one-to-one codes
Press the "Set" button + "*" button for 3 seconds and the LED lights will
blink continuously after the key is released. The receiving end will power on
and the LED will be extinguished if the code is successfully matched. The
product can only be controlled by this remote controller after the code is
matched alone. If other remote controllers need this remote controller to clear
the code, or the new remote controller can re-code. If the alignment is
unsuccessful, the red LED lights flicker for 20 seconds and then go to sleep. At
this time, press any key to wake up and re-align.
Note: After successful code alignment, you need to choose the
camera address to be controllable.
Clear the code data
Press the "Setup" button + "" button LED lamp flickers from off to on, the receiver power off and
power on again, and the LED extinction indicates the successful removal of the code data.
Sleep and wake-up
When working, no operation immediately enters the sleep mode and wakes up by pressing any key.
The keys of infrared remote controller and wireless remote controller are the same.
3.2 Keys Instruction
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key of the remote control. The remote control receives the green flashing of the indicator lamp.
Release the key and stop the flashing of the indicator lamp. Infrared remote control can be used for
preset setting, positioning, horizontal, pitch rotation and other operations.
1) The key-press mode mentioned in this manual refers to the two actions of pressing and relaxing
the keys on the remote controller. For example, "press the [HOME] key" refers to the action of
pressing the [HOME] key and then relaxing. If it takes a long time to press the key, it will be specified
in the manual.
2) When the combination keys need to be operated according to the instructions, they are operated
in the order of the instructions. For example, "press the [*]+ [#]+ [F1] key" means first press the [*]
key, then press [#], and finally press the [F1] key.
1. Address selection
Select the camera address to control.
2. Standby Key
After 3S long press, the camera will step into standby
mode. Long press 3S again, the
camera will self-test again and back to HOME position. (Note: If power-on mode is turned on and
Preset 0 is set, and there is no operation within 12s, it will automatically point to the specified
preset position
3. Focus Control Key
【
Auto Focus
】：
Enter into auto focus mode.
【Manual Focus】： Enter into manual mode；
【Focus＋】：focal length（
Effective only in manual
focusing mode）
【Focus－】：Focal distance（Effective only in manual
focusing mode）
If these two keys are pressed for a long time, they will
continue to pull closer/farther and stop when they are
released.
4. Zoom Control Key
【zoom＋】：Close the picture and increase the lens
multiples
【zoom －】：
Scene widening and lens multiples
narrowing
If these two keys are pressed for a long time, they will
continue to pull closer/farther and stop when they are
released.
5. Set or Clear Preset key

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Set Preset: Set preset key + 0-9 number key:
Note: Up to 10 presets can be set by remote control.
Call preset：Set preset key + 0-9 number key.
Note: If the number key is not preset, it is invalid.
Clear Preset key：
Press [clear the preset] first, then
press one of the numeric keys 0 - 9, then cancel the
corresponding preset.
Note: Press the key three times in a row to cancel all
presets.
6. Pan/Tilt Control Key
Press Key :Up Press Key :Down
Press Key :LeftPress Key: Right
“HOME” Key: Return to the middle position or enter
the next level menu
Up and down left and right key: control the top and
bottom left and right rotation of the platform; long
press the top and bottom left and right rotation
button, the platform from slow to fast continuous
rotation until the end of the journey position;
halfway release stop rotation.
【
HOME
】：
The platform goes back to the middle or into
the next menu.
7. Menu Setting
【HIME】
：Open or close the OSD menu, or Enter /
exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu.
【
HOME
】：
The PTZ
goes back to the middle,
decides to modify, or enters the next menu.
【↑】【↓】：Select controls
【←】【→】：Modify parameter values
【Backlight on/off】：
Backlight on /off
8. Remote Controller Address Settings
【
*
】
+
【＃】
+
【
F1
】：
Set Address No. 1
【*】+【＃】+【F2】：Set Address No. 2
【*】+【＃】+【F3】：Set Address No. 3
【
*
】
+
【＃】
+
【
F4
】：
Set Address No. 4
9. Combination key function
【
#
】
+
【
#
】
+
【
#
】：
Cancel all presets
【
#
】
+
【
#
】
+
【
0
】：
Switching Video Format 1080P60
【
*
】
+
【
#
】
+
【
6
】：
Restore Factory Defaults
【
#
】
+
【
#
】
+
【
1
】：
Switching Video Format 1080P50
【
*
】
+
【
#
】
+
【
3
】：
The menu is set in Chinese
【
#
】
+
【
#
】
+
【
2
】：
Switching Video Format 1080I60
【
*
】
+
【
#
】
+
【
4
】：
The menu is set in English
【
#
】
+
【
#
】
+
【
3
】：
Switching Video Format 1080I50
【
*
】
+
【
#
】
+
【
9
】：
Switching Forward and Flip
【
#
】
+
【
#
】
+
【
4
】：
Switching Video Format 720P60
【
*
】
+
【
#
】
+ Auto
：
Entering the Aging Model
【
#
】
+
【
#
】
+
【
5
】：
Switching Video Format 720P50
【
#
】
+
【
*
】
+ Auto
：
Stop aging mode
【
#
】
+
【
#
】
+
【
6
】：
Switching Video Format 1080P30
【
*
】
+
【
#
】
+ Manual
：
IP, User name, Password
【
#
】
+
【
#
】
+
【
7
】：
Switching Video Format 1080P25

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Recovery Default
【
#
】
+
【
#
】
+
【
8
】：
Switching Video Format 720P30
【
#
】
+
【
#
】
+
【
9
】：
Switching Video Format 720P25
Note：If the address of the remote control used before is not 1, but one of 2, 3, 4;
After restoring the default of the factory, the product address corresponding to the
remote controller will be restored to 1;
At this time, it is necessary to change the address of the remote controller back to 1,
that is, press the remote controller to select the [1] key and then control normally.
3.3 Menu introduction
Note: To modify the parameters in the menu, you need to exit the menu before you can save
it by power off.
1）Menu Control Key
【MENU】：Enter/exit OSD menu or return to previous menu
【HOME】：Go to the next menu
【↑】【↓】：Select controls
【←】【→】：Modify parameter values
3）Menu interface