Arecont Vision MicroDome AV1455DN-F User manual

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MicroDome™RecessMountInstallation
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Contents
PackageContents.......................................................................................................................................................3
WarrantyInformation................................................................................................................................................3
InstallationOverview.................................................................................................................................................4
Installation.................................................................................................................................................................5
FocusingtheCamera..................................................................................................................................................6
ChangingtheLens......................................................................................................................................................7
FocusingAlternateLenses.........................................................................................................................................7
RemovingtheBubble.................................................................................................................................................8
DigitalInputandOutput............................................................................................................................................9
LEDIndicators..........................................................................................................................................................10
Support....................................................................................................................................................................11
MountingTemplate.................................................................................................................................................12
CameraDiscovery,Setup,andConfiguration..........................................................................................................13
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PackageContents
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ItemDescription
MegaPixelCameraMicroDome™
MountingKitCeilingtemplate
Hexkey,0.9mm
I/OPlug4PositionExternalPlug
ArecontVisionCDManual,Warranty,InstallationSoftware
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WarrantyInformation
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3YearLimitedWarranty
ARECONT VISION warrants to Purchaser (and only Purchaser) (the “Limited Warranty”), that: (a) each Product shall be free
from material defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of shipment (the
“Warranty Period”); (b) during the Warranty Period, the Products will materially conform with the specification in the applicable
documentation; (c) all licensed programs accompanying the Product (the “Licensed Programs”) will materially conform with
applicable specifications. Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, ARECONT VISION shall have no obligation or
responsibility with respect to any Product that (i) has been modified or altered without ARECONT VISION’s written
authorization; (ii) has not been used in accordance with applicable documentation; (iii) has been subjected to unusual stress,
neglect, misuse, abuse, improper storage, testing or connection; or unauthorized repair; or (iv) is no longer covered under the
Warranty Period. ARECONT VISION MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE, OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTIES MADE BY ARECONT VISION ABOVE, AND
ARECONT VISION HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER EXPRESS, STATUTORY AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED CONDITION OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY. ALL
LICENSED PROGRAMS ARE LICENSED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY. ARECONT VISION DOES NOT
WARRANT THAT (I) THE OPERATION OF THE PRODUCTS OR PARTS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE;
(II) THE PRODUCTS OR PARTS AND DOCUMENTATION WILL MEET THE END USERS’ REQUIREMENTS; (III) THE
PRODUCTS OR PARTS WILL OPERATE IN COMBINATIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS SELECTED BY THE END USER;
OTHER THAN COMBINATIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS WITH PARTS OR OTHER PRODUCTS AUTHORIZED BY
ARECONT VISION OR (IV) THAT ALL LICENSED PROGRAM ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED.
For RMA and Advance Replacement information visit ArecontVision.com
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InstallationOverview
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Ceiling
RetentionArms
RJ‐45Network
ConnectorwithLED
indicators
DomeCover
CaptiveFastener
CameraHousing
3.25”DiameterHole

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Installation
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1. Cutaholeintheceilingusingthetemplateprovidedonpage12(3.25inchesindiameter)tofitthe
camerahousing.
2. Pullthenetworkcablethroughtheceilingandplugitintothenetwork
connectoronthecamerahousing(Note:thiscanbedoneatalatertimeif
thereisaccesstothenetworkconnectoronthecamerahousingafter
installationintotheceiling).
3. CheckthattheindicatorLED’sareindicatingthedesiredconditions(see
LEDIndicatortable).
4. Pushthethreespringactuatedretentionarmsintotheupwardposition
asshowninthediagramtotheright.
5. Insertthecamerahousingthroughtheceilinguntiltheretentionarms
lockintoplace.
6. UseArecontVisionsoftwareAV100orAV200locatedontheCDor
availablefordownloadatourwebsite(www.arecontvision.com)for
cameradiscoveryandsetup(seeInstructionManuallocatedonCDor
availableonourwebsite).
7. Adjustthepanandtilttoobtainthedesiredfieldofview(seeFocusing
Instructions).
8. Lensmaybefurthersecuredbytighteningthelens
lockscrewusingPhillipsheadscrewdriver.
9. InstalltheDomeCoverbyaligningthecaptive
fastenerwiththematingthreadedinsertonthe
camerahousing.Thecoverwillbeheldinplaceby
magnets.
10. TightenthecaptivefastenertosecuretheDomeCoverinplace.CAUTION:Themagnetsaremeantto
holdtheDomeCoverinplaceduringinstallation.Thecaptivefastenermustbeusedtoproperlysecure
theDomeCover.Failuretousethe
captivefastenermayresultin
seriousinjury.
11. TapDomeCoverwithfingerto
ensureproperinstallation.
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FocusingtheCamera
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1. OpenaliveviewofthecamerafromyourwebbrowserortheAVSoftwareprovided(AV100orAV200).
2. Loosenthelenslockscrewusingaphillipsheadscrewdriver(ifnecessary).Onlydosoiflensseemsvery
tightwhenturning.Lockscrewshouldbe
tightenedenoughtoprovidesomefriction
againstthelenstoavoidfocusingproblems.
3. Manuallyrotatethelenstoadjustthefocus
untilthedesiredimageisobtained.
4. Forsomelensesafocusshiftwilloccuronce
thebubbleisinplace.Holdthebubbleuptothelenswhenfocusingtoaccountforthefocusshiftorsee
the“FocusingAlternateLenses”sectionbelowforfurtherinstruction.
5. Retightenthelockscrewifnecessary.
6. InstalltheDomeCoverbyaligningthecaptivefastenerwiththematingthreadedinsertonthecamera
housing.Thecoverwillbeheldinplacebymagnets.
7. TightenthecaptivefastenertosecuretheDomeCoverinplace.CAUTION:Themagnetsaremeantto
holdtheDomeCoverinplaceduring
installation.Thecaptivefastener
mustbeusedtoproperlysecurethe
DomeCover.Failuretousethe
captivefastenermayresultinserious
injury.
8. TapDomeCoverwithfingerto
ensureproperinstallation.
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Lenslockingscrewlocation
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ChangingtheLens
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1. RemovetheDomeCoverbylooseningthecaptivefastener.
2. Loosenthelenslockscrewusingaphillipsheadscrewdriver(ifnecessary).Onlydosoiflensseemsvery
tightwhenturning.
3. Manuallyunscrewthelens,thismaytakeseveral
seconds.
4. Replacelens.
5. Retightenthelockscrewifnecessary.
6. ReinstallDomeCoverperinstructionsoutlinedabove.
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FocusingAlternateLenses
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Whenfocusingthe6mm,8mm,12mmor16mmlensoptionsyouwillencounterafocusshiftwhenusingthe
bubble.Toaccountforthisfollowthesesteps:
1. Focusthecamerawithoutthebubble.
2. Rotatethelensperthechartbelow.Therotationwillaccountformostofthefocusshift.
3. Putcoverwithbubbleon.Youshouldbeclosetobeingfocused.
4. Removecoverandrotateacoupledegreesatatimeineitherdirectionuntilyougainthedesiredimage.
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Example:Usinga16mmlensyouwillfocusthelenswithoutthebubbleuntilyougetthedesiredimage.Rotate
thelensalmost¾ofaturn(250°).Putthebubbleonandviewtheimage.Itshouldbealmostinfocus.Remove
thebubbleandrotateadegreeortwoinonedirectionandviewtheimagewiththebubbleon.Dependingon
theimageyoumayneedtoadjustintheoppositedirectionorcontinueinthesamedirectionuntilthedesired
imageisobtained.
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LensRotation
MPM16.016mm<3/4CCW250°
MPM12.012mm1/4CCW90°
MPM8.08mm>1/8CCW60°
MPM6.06mm1/8CCW45°
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DigitalInputandOutput
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Use4positionconnectorprovidedinboxtointerfacewithDigitalI/Ooncamerahousing.
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ElectricalCharacteristicsMINMAX
InputVoltage(V)
(Measuredbetween+
and–terminals)
ON2.96.3
OFF01.3
OutputCurrent(mA)
(Measuredbetween+
and–terminals)
AppliedVoltageRange:
0‐80V
ON‐ 50
OFF‐ 0.1
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NOTE:Boththeinputandtheoutputareelectricallyisolatedfromtherestofthecamera’selectrical
circuitryviageneral‐purposephotocouplers.Theinputisadditionallyprotectedwithaserial250Ohm
resistorandadebouncingcircuit.Durationofanyinputsignalshouldbeatleast5mstocomplywiththe
requirementsofthedebouncingcircuit.
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Output Input

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LEDIndicators
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LEDStatus Description
YellowFlashing Linkhasbeen
established.
Solid NormalOperation.
None Noconnection.
GreenFlashing Camerahasbeen
accessed.Normal
operation.
Solid N/A
None NoConnection.
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Support
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1. ArecontVisionFAQPageLocatedatArecontVision.com
2. Checkthefollowingbeforeyoucall:
RestorecameratofactorydefaultwithAV100,AV200orthecamera
webpage.
UpgradetothelatestfirmwarebyvisitingArecontVision.com.
IsolatethecameraonadedicatednetworkandtestwithAV100orAV200.
Swapthe“troubled”camerawithaknowngoodcameratoseeifthe
problemfollowsthecameraorstaysatthelocation.
3. ContactArecontVisionTechnicalSupportoneofthreeways:
1. OnlinePortal:Support.ArecontVision.com
2. Phone:1.818.937.0700(option#1)
3. Email:[email protected]
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CameraDiscovery,Setup,andConfiguration
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ForcameradiscoveryandsetuppleaseuseArecontVisionsoftwareAV200
whichyoucanfindontheCDincludedwithyourcameraorat:
http://www.arecontvision.com/softwares.php
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TheusermanualfortheAV200softwareisincludedontheCDandisalso
locatedonourwebsite.
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ToconfigurethecamerauseeithertheAV200softwareorthewebinterface
utility.ThewebinterfacecanbeaccessedbytypingthecameraIPaddress
intoyourwebbrowserorbyclickingonthewebinterfacebuttoninAV200.
TheusermanualforourwebinterfaceisincludedontheCDandisalso
locatedonourwebsite.
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