American Dynamics SpeedDome Ultra III Installation and maintenance instructions

Installation and Service Guide
8000-2573-01, Rev. B (34 pages) SpeedDome Ultra III Camera Dome 1
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Installing and Servicing
the SpeedDome Ultra®III
Camera Dome
RAS515 and RAS516 Series with
On-Screen Menu Programming
Figure 1. SpeedDome Ultra III camera dome
SpeedDome, Sensormatic, and the Sensormatic logo are
registered trademarks of Sensormatic Electronics Corporation.
Other product names (if any) mentioned herein may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of other companies.
No part of this guide may be reproduced in any form without
written permission from Sensormatic Electronics Corporation.
© Copyright 1998. All rights reserved.
MDR 7/98
Contents
About this Guide....................................................1
About the Camera Dome ......................................2
Warnings and Cautions.........................................9
Connecting the Dome to a
Base Mounted Indoors ........................................11
Using the Install/Removal Tool............................16
Troubleshooting Indoor Domes...........................18
Ordering Parts.....................................................28
Specifications—Indoor Dome..............................30
Specifications—Outdoor Housing .......................31
Specifications—Camera......................................32
Declarations ........................................................33
About this Guide
This guide explains how to:
•Install the camera dome
•Service the camera dome.
This guide does not explain how to:
•Determine the best location for the camera
dome. Because the best location is determined
by customer requirements, you will be supplied
this information separately.
•Attach the mounting base. See information
shipped with the base.
•Assemble indoor housings used with this dome.
See information shipped with the housing.
•Install and service the dome outdoors. See
information shipped with the outdoor housing.
•Assemble mounting structures used with this
dome. See information shipped with the
structure.
•Program the dome. See operator’s guide
shipped with the dome.
Eyeball
Mounting
Base
Housing

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About the Camera Dome
The SpeedDome Ultra®camera dome (Figure 1)
mounts indoors or outdoors, and can communicate
with the video controller over SensorNet or RS422
communication lines. The dome consists of a
mounting base, and a housing and rotating eyeball
assembly.
Note: Outdoor installation and service instructions
are not included in this document. For these
instructions, see Installing the RHODUL Outdoor
Housing, 8000-2573-04.
Mounting Base
The mounting base attaches directly to a hard or
tile ceiling, or indirectly to walls or ceilings using
one of many optional housings and mounting
structures. As shown in Figure 2, two base types
are offered: a RUPTB standard base and a
RUIOB base with I/O board.
•RUPTB Standard Base. With this base,
composite and video cables are inserted
through the base and attached to the top of the
housing and eyeball assembly, then the
assembly is connected to the base. A coiled
safety lanyard connects between the base and
the housing and eyeball assembly to prevent
the acceidental pulling of cables during
disassembly.
•RUIOB Base with I/O Board. With this base,
composite and video cables are pre-connected
to the I/O PC board. A round spring-finger
connector on the board makes electrical
contact with the housing and eyeball assembly
as it is connected.
Housing and Eyeball Assembly
The housing and eyeball assembly (Figure 2) con-
nects to the base using a twist and lock action.
•Housing. The housing contains the dome’s
power supply, pan motor, and electronics used
to operate the eyeball. The housing provides
one alarm input and one alarm output using the
standard base, or four alarm inputs and four
alarm outputs using the base with I/O board.
•Eyeball. Gloss black and 120mm (4.75") in
diameter, the eyeball contains the camera, a tilt
motor, and associated electronics. The eyeball
can pan and tilt to track a target moving in any
direction even as it moves under the dome.
Two slot covers are part of the eyeball. These
covers facilitate access to the camera and
incorporate a camouflaged lens. Discard these
covers to improve ventilation when the dome is
to be used outdoors.
As shown in Table 1, the housing and eyeball
assembly can be ordered:
•With no base for existing indoor installations or
for mounting outdoors
•With a standard base or base with I/O board for
new indoor installations
•With one of four CCD cameras
−Color NTSC
−Color PAL
−Black & White EIA
−Black & White CCIR.
Each camera provides 12X optical zoom with
continuous auto focus and backlight compen-
sation. An electronic zoom provides selectable
magnification up to 96X.
Table 1. Product codes for housing and eyeball assembly configurations
Color NTSC Color PAL Black & White EIA Blk & White CCIR
No Base RAS516LS RAS516LS-1 RAS515LS RAS515LS-1
Standard Base RAS516LSP RAS516LSP-1 RAS515LSP RAS515LSP-1
Base with I/O Bd. RAS516LSI RAS516LSI-1 RAS515LSI RAS515LSI-1

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Figure 2. Mounting base and housing and eyeball assembly
Housing and
Eyeball
Assembly
RUIOB Mounting Base
with I/O Board
RUPTB Standard
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Indoor Mounting
The camera dome attaches to indoor ceilings and
walls in a variety of ways. The dome can attach:
•To a hard or tile ceiling
•To a variety of optional mounting structures that
mount to a ceiling or wall
•Inside an RHIUTH top hat housing that
attaches directly to a ceiling or to most
mounting structures. A bubble and trim ring,
or a trim ring alone provide concealment.
Ceiling Mounting
Using hardware shipped with the base, the dome
attaches directly to indoor ceilings made of sheet
rock, wood, metal, or concrete (Figure 3), or to tile
ceiling T-bars where they intersect (Figure 4).
Figure 3. Surface mounting to hard ceilings
Figure 4. Surface mounting to tile ceilings
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Ceiling/Wall Mounting (Optional)
The camera dome attaches to one of the following
optional indoor mounting structures (Figure 5).
Sheet Rock, Plaster or Wood Ceilings
RHIUTH Top hat housing with trim ring
This housing attaches to a ceiling
or to an indoor mounting structure.
Bubbles used with the housing are:
RUCLR (clear), RUSLV (silver),
RUSMK (smoked), or RUGLD (gold).
Plenum adapter RHPLA may be
required to meet local fire codes.
RHIUHC Hard ceiling bracket
Enables top hat housing to be
recessed in ceiling (requires top hat
RHIUTH).
RHIUFB* Fixed bracket
Enables top hat housing to be
recessed in ceiling (requires top hat
RHIUTH).
RHIUPNDT† Pendant mount
Suspends dome from ceiling at least
a 6m (20') high.
Electrical Box in Ceiling
RHIU3X3† 3 X 3 mounting plate
Attaches dome to a standard
3.5 x 3.5 duplex electrical box.
CAUTION: Do not use the same
electrical box used for line voltage
mains.
RHIU4X4† 4 X 4 mounting plate
Attaches dome to a standard
4 x 4 duplex electrical box.
CAUTION: Do not use the same
electrical box used for line voltage
mains.
Structural I-Beams
RHIUIB† I-beam mount
Enables dome to suspend from
I-beam at least 6m (20') high.
* Option in white, but can be painted to match decor.
† Top hat housing/dome assembly also mounts to structure.
(continued on page 6)

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Figure 5. Indoor mounting structures (optional)
RHIUFB
RHIUAB RHIUHC
RHIU2X2
RHIUTH
RHIUTR
RUCLR
RUSLV
RUSMK
RUGLD
RHIULWM
RHIUCM
RHIUWM
RHPLA
RHIU3X3
RHIU4X4
RHIUPNDT
RHIUIB
Only I-Beam
Clamp Supplied
Only Plate
Supplied

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Drop Tile Ceilings
RHIUFB* Fixed bracket
Enables top hat housing to be
recessed in a 2x2 tile (requires top
hat RHIUTH).
RHIUAB* Adjustable bracket
Enables top hat housing to be
recessed in a 2x4 tile (requires top
hat RHIUTH).
RHIU2X2 2 X 2 tile mount
Enables top hat housing to be
recessed in 2x2 openings
(incorporates top hat housing).
Wall Mounting
RHIUWM* Wall mount
Attaches dome to a flat vertical
surface.
RHIUCM* Wall mount with corner feature
Attaches dome to attach to a wall,
inside corner, or outside corner.
RHIULWM*† Long .6m (24") wall mount
Positions dome away from wall to
enable it to see over furniture,
shelving, and displays. This mounting
structure attaches to the wall, inside
corner, or outside corner.
* Option in white, but can be painted to match decor.
† Top hat housing/dome assembly also mounts to structure.
SpeedDome Housing (Optional)
An RHSDA adapter bracket (Figure 6) enables the
camera dome to fit into an existing SpeedDome
housing. Locking pins in the bracket enable the
dome to swing out for servicing or removal.
Figure 6. RHSDA adapter bracket (optional)
Outdoor Mounting (Optional)
Note: Outdoor installation and service instructions
are not included in this document. For these
instructions, see Installing the RHODUL Outdoor
Housing, 8000-2573-04.
The camera dome attaches to outdoor walls and
ceilings using an RHODUL outdoor housing
(Figure 7) and one of the following optional
mounting structures (Figure 8):
•RHORM Over Roof Mount
•RHOCM Ceiling Mount
•RHOPM Pole Mount
•RHOWM Wall Mount
•RH170 Corner Bracket.
The outdoor housing contains a fan to cool the
camera dome in hot weather, a heater to warm the
dome and prevent icing in cold weather, and surge
protection circuitry to protect the dome from
lightning strikes.
An environmental PC board is used to pre-wire
cables. A round spring-finger connector on the
board makes electrical contact with the housing
and eyeball assembly as it is connected.
Figure 7. RHODUL outdoor housing (optional)

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Figure 8. Outdoor mounting structures
(optional)
RHORM over roof mount
RHOCM ceiling mount
RHOPM pole mount
RHOWM wall mount
RH170 corner bracket (shown with RHOWM mount)
Top View

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Installation & Service Features
In alphabetical order:
•Daisy-chaining. If using the SensorNet
communications protocol, unshielded cable
canbe used to daisy chain up to 32 devices. If
using RS422, shielded cable can be used to
daisy chain up to 10 devices.
•Dome synchronization. All domes along the
daisy chain can be synchronized to a 50Hz or
60Hz ac source to prevent picture rolling when
switching from camera to camera.
•Easy Installation. The housing and eyeball
easily connects to the mounting base using a
twist and lock action.
•Interchangeability. The dome can be easily
moved from one location to another.
•Internationally-recognized connectors.
Composite and video cables from the controller
connect to internationally-recognized
connectors in the dome.
•Remote manual dome reset. The dome can
be manually reset using keyboard commands
from the console.
•RHIRT indoor install/removal tool. When
using a base with an I/O board, this optional
tool (Figure 9) enables you to to connect or
disconnect the housing and eyeball assembly,
and to attach/detach skirts and bubbles without
the need for a ladder. The tool attaches to a
telescopic pole (purchased separately). See
page 16.
•Communication and power verification.
−If a standard base is used, LEDs in the
housing and eyeball assembly enable the
installer to check for power and data.
−If a base with I/O board is used, LEDs on
the underside of the mounting base enable
the installer to check for power and data. If
RS422 communication line is used, other
LEDs on the board indicate that wiring is
correct, reversed, open, or grounded.
•Safety. The camera dome meets all
international standards. Electrically, the dome
uses low-voltage Class 2 circuitry. Cable
connectors are keyed to prevent electrical
damage.
•V-Phase Adjustment. A V-phase adjustment
at the control console enables the dome to
synchronize to any line phase.
Figure 9. RHIRT indoor install/removal tool
Telescopic Pole 08140
by Recreational Water
Products. See page 16
to order.
RHIRT Removal Tool

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Warnings and Cautions
Please review the following warnings and cautions
before you begin installation or service.
WARNINGS
!WARNING!
ALWAYS USE:
•Proper safety equipment for the
location and type of installation.
•Proper lift equipment to reach the
installation.
•Safety features of the lift equipment.
BE SURE:
•Electrical power is not connected to the
dome when connecting wires. Dome
will move when power is applied.
•Electrical power is not connected to
nearby fixtures that you might touch
during installation.
!WARNING!
DO NOT install this camera dome in
hazardous areas where highly combustible
or explosive products are stored or used.
!WARNING!
This dome runs on 24Vac. DO NOT
connect line voltage to this dome.
North America power requirements: In
North America, this device is intended to
be supplied from a Class 2 power supply.
For outdoor installations, use Class 3
wiring techniques, liquid-tight conduit, or
liquid-tight pipe.
This installation should be made by a
qualified service person and should
conform to all local codes.
!WARNING!
EU power requirements: This product
runs on 24Vac. In the EU, it is intended to
be powered from a Limited Power Source.
A limited power source is a certified source
of SELV, and if inherently limited, with 8
amps maximum output current, and a
maximum of 100VA available; or if not
inherently limited, fused with a maximum
value of 3.3 Amps, meeting section 2.11 of
IEC950, and a maximum of 250VA
available. The power supply can be
obtained through Sensormatic or through
another source where the provider can
furnish the verification. This is required to
assure electrical safety in the product.
Stromanforderungen in der EU: Dieses
Produkt wird mit 24 V Wechselstrom
betrieben. In der EU ist es für den Betrieb
durch eine begrenzte Stromquelle
vorgesehen. Eine begrenzte Stromquelle
ist eine zertifizierte SELV-Quelle
(Schutzkleinspannung), bei inhärenter
Begrenzung mit einem maximalen
Ausgangsstrom von 8 A und 100 VA
maximaler Verfügbarkeit, bei nicht
inhärenter Begrenzung mit einer
maximalen Sicherung von 3,3 A gemäß
Abschnitt 2.11 der IEC950 und 250 VA
maximaler Verfügbarkeit. Das Netzteil
kann über Sensormatic oder eine andere
Quelle bezogen werden, wobei der
Anbieter den Nachweis der Konformität
bereitstellen sollte. Dies ist zur
Gewährleistung der elektrischen Sicherheit
des Produktes erforderlich.

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CAUTIONS
❏If using an RS422 communication line, use
shielded cable and do not exceed 10 devices
per daisy chain.
❏If using a SensorNet communication line, use
unshielded cable and do not exceed 32 devices
per daisy chain.
❏The maximum length of power cable allowed
between the Class 2 LPS (low voltage) ac
source, such as a J-box, and the dome is
250m (820').
❏Do not run the composite cable, or camera
power cable (if used), adjacent to or in the
same conduit as line voltage mains power.
❏When wiring cables directly to the dome,
ALWAYS connect the video cable to the dome
before you connect the 9-pin cable (which
contains power). If you connect the 9-pin cable
first, you risk shorting delicate electronics near
the connector.
❏I/O PC board (when used).
−If a cable clamp is on this board, remove it,
as it could damage cable connectors in the
housing during assembly.
−Use a jeweler’s 2.5mm (0.1") slotted
screwdriver to tighten connector screws. Do
not overtighten these screws.
−Use the dust cover when shipping the I/O
board back to the manufacturer. It will
protect the spring-finger connector.
❏When connecting the housing and eyeball
assembly to an outdoor housing:
−Remove both slot covers to keep the
camera from overheating.
−Keep the composite cable away from the
heater assembly.
−Place tubing around the BNC connectors to
avoid shorting their metal surface to the
outdoor housing.
−Check heater fans. Both fans must be on to
prevent overheating.
Note: For further information, see installation
instructions shipped with the outdoor housing.
❏If disassembling the dome:
−Dome contains electrostatic-sensitive
devices! Use a ground strap when handling
PC boards.
−Once disassembled, parts of housing and
eyeball assembly are “extremely fragile” and
may break. Proceed using extreme care!