Bosch VG4-A-9543 User manual

AutoDome Pipe Mount
VG4-A-9543
en Installation Guide

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Table of Contents
1 Important safety instructions 5
2 Installing the Pipe Mount 7
2.1 Unpacking 7
2.1.1 Parts List 7
2.1.2 Optional Mounting Accessories 7
2.1.3 Optional Power Supplies 8
2.1.4 Description 8
2.1.5 Tools Required 8
2.2 Pre-installation Check List 9
2.3 Pressurized Environmental Mounting Option 11
2.4 Mount Power Supply Box 12
2.4.1 Attach Cover Door 14
2.5 Route Wires and Attach Connectors 15
2.5.1 Methods for Routing Wires 16
2.5.2 Wiring the Power Supply Box 18
2.5.3 Power Supply Box Connections 19
2.6 Installing the VG4-A-9543 Pipe Mount 21
2.7 Wire the Pipe Interface Board 23
2.7.1 Wiring for Multiple AutoDomes 25
2.7.2 Connecting Wires to the Pipe Interface Board 25
2.8 Attach Pendant to Pipe and Tighten 29
3 Cable and Wire Standards 31
3.1 Power 31
3.2 Wire Distance Guide 31
3.3 Video and Control Cables 32
3.3.1 Using Coaxial Cable to Transmit Video and Control 32
3.3.2 Using UTP to Transmit Video and Control 33
3.3.3 Using Ethernet to Transmit Video and Control 34
3.3.4 Using Multi-mode Fiber Optic to Transmit Video and Control 34
3.3.5 Using a Fiber Optic Ethernet Media Converter to Transmit Video
and Control 35
3.4 Control-only Cables 35
3.4.1 Controlling the AutoDome via Biphase 35

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3.4.2 Controlling the AutoDome via the RS232 Protocol 37
3.4.3 Controlling the AutoDome via the RS485 Protocol 39
3.5 Fiber Optic Module with an RS232/RS422 Controller 41
3.5.1 Connecting to an LTC 4629 Head End Data/Video Transceiver 41
3.5.2 Configuring the VG5 AutoDome 41
3.6 Audio Cables 43
4 Alarms and Relay Connections 45
4.1 Alarm Inputs 45
4.2 Configuring Supervised Alarms (inputs 1 and 2) 45
4.2.1 Configuring a Normally Open Supervised Alarm 46
4.2.2 Configuring a Normally Closed Supervised Alarm 46
4.3 Configuring Non-supervised Alarms (inputs 1 through 7) 47
4.3.1 Configuring a Normally Open Non-supervised Alarm 47
4.3.2 Configuring a Normally Closed Non-supervised Alarm 48
4.4 Alarm Outputs 48
4.4.1 Configuring a Dry Contact Relay 48
4.4.2 Configuring an Open Collector Output 49

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1 Important safety instructions
Type numbers:
Read, follow, and retain all of the following safety instructions.
Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions
before operation.
1. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners.
2. Do not install unit near any heat sources such as radiators,
heaters, stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
3. Do not block any ventilation openings.
4. Do not use the unit near water or expose to rain or
moisture. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.
5. Unplug the unit during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods. Take precautions to protect the unit from
power and lightning surges.
6. Adjust only those controls specified in the operating
instructions.
DANGER!
High risk: This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous
situation such as “Dangerous Voltage” inside the product.
If not avoided, this will result in an electrical shock, serious
bodily injury, or death.
WARNING!
Medium risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
If not avoided, this could result in minor or moderate bodily
injury.
CAUTION!
Low risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
if not avoided, this could result in property damage or risk of
damage to the unit.

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7. Do not overload outlets and extension cords, as this can
cause fire or electrical shock.
8. Protect the plug and power cord from foot traffic or
pinching, at electrical outlets, and at its exit from the unit.
9. Operate the unit only from the type of power source
indicated on the label.
10. Unless qualified, do not attempt to service a damaged unit
yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
11. Use only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer.
12. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
in accordance with applicable local codes.
13. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer. Equipment change or modification could
void the user's guarantee or authorization agreement.
You can view and print the full version of this Installation
Manual with Adobe Acrobat Reader, both provided on the
enclosed CD-ROM. This user guide is the intellectual property
of Bosch Security Systems; protected by copyright. Contact:
www.boschsecurity.com

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2 Installing the Pipe Mount
2.1 Unpacking
This equipment should be unpacked and handled with care. If
an item appears to have been damaged in shipment, notify the
shipper immediately.
Verify that all the parts listed in the product's Parts List below
are included. If any items are missing, notify your Bosch
Security Systems Sales or Customer Service Representative.
The original packing carton is the safest container in which to
transport the unit and must be used if returning the unit for
service. Save it for possible future use.
2.1.1 Parts List
The following table lists the parts included with this mounting
package.
2.1.2 Optional Mounting Accessories
The following table lists the optional parts you may need for
attaching a pendant to a pipe mount.
Part Numbers
Pipe Mount VG4-A-9543
Mounting Options Part Numbers
Pipe Mount for Pressurized
Environmental Housing
VG4-A-9543N
Roof Parapet Mount VGA-ROOF-MOUNT
Flat Roof Mount Adapter LTC 9230/01

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2.1.3 Optional Power Supplies
The pipe mount does not come with an attached power supply.
The following table lists the optional power supplies that are
compatible with VG5 Series AutoDomes:
2.1.4 Description
This chapter details how to install an AutoDome pipe mount.
Any variations to the installation procedures are noted.
Note: You may need to purchase additional mounting
accessories for roof mount applications. Refer to
Section 2.1.2 Optional Mounting Accessories, page 7.
2.1.5 Tools Required
– 5 mm Allen wrench (supplied)
– Small straight blade screwdrivers ~ 2.5 mm (0.1 in.) – 3.1
mm (1/8 in.)
– Medium straight blade screwdriver
– No. 1 and No. 2 Phillips screwdrivers
– Socket wrench and 9/16 in. socket
– Pipe Wrench
Mounting Options Part Numbers
24 VAC (no transformer), NEMA-rated with
cover
VG4-A-PSU0
120 VAC transformer, NEMA-rated with cover VG4-A-PSU1
230 VAC transformer, NEMA-rated with cover VG4-A-PSU2

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2.2 Pre-installation Check List
1. Determine the location and distance for the power supply
box based on its voltage and current consumption. Refer
to Section 3 Cable and Wire Standards, page 31 for wiring
information and distances.
2. Use only UL listed liquid tight strain reliefs for conduits to
the Power Supply Box to ensure that water cannot enter
the box. You must use water tight conduits and fittings to
meet NEMA 4 standards.
3. Install all rough wiring including: power, control, video
coax, alarms I/O, relay I/O, and fiber optic cabling. Refer to
Section 3 Cable and Wire Standards, page 31 for video and
control protocol methods.
4. Analog AutoDome: If you plan to use the RS232 or RS485
protocol to control the AutoDome, refer to
Section 3.4.2 Controlling the AutoDome via the RS232
Protocol, page 37, or Section 3.4.3 Controlling the
AutoDome via the RS485 Protocol, page 39, for instructions
on configuring the AutoDome to accept these protocols.
NOTICE!
Power and I/O cabling must be routed separately inside
different permanently earthed metal conduits.
WARNING!
External interconnecting cables are to be installed in
accordance to NEC, ANSI/NFPA70 (for US application) and
Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1 (for CAN
application) and in accordance to local country codes for all
other countries.
Branch circuit protection incorporating a 20 A, 2-pole Listed
Circuit Breaker or Branch Rated Fuses are required as part of
the building installation. A readily accessible 2-pole disconnect
device with a contact separation of at least 3 mm must be
incorporated.

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5. Choose the appropriate VG5 AutoDome model (indoor or
outdoor) for the environment in which it will be used.
6. Purchase the appropriate mounting hardware to use,
depending on the location of the AutoDome and the
application.
CAUTION!
Select a rigid mounting location to prevent excessive vibration
to the AutoDome camera.

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2.3 Pressurized Environmental Mounting
Option
The AutoDome Pressurized Environmental Housing must be
mounted to the appropriate pipe mount. The mounts for the
Pressurized Environmental Housing have been modified to
remove the guide pins that serve as installation aids. You must
mount the Pressurized Environmental Housing to the VG4-A-
9543N Pipe Mount.
CAUTION!
DO NOT mount a Pressurized Environmental Housing to the
VG4-A-9543 mounting option. This pipe mount contains guide
pins that are not compatible with the Pressurized
Environmental Housing. Refer to item 1 on the image below:
If your pipe mount contains these pins, DO NOT attempt to
mount a Pressurized Environmental Housing to this mount. You
must order the VG4-A-9543N pipe mount option for the
Pressurized Environmental Housing.
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2.4 Mount Power Supply Box
Before mounting the Power Supply Box decide if you will be
wiring the box through the holes in the bottom or back of the
box. If wiring the box through the back, move the two (2) seal
plugs to the bottom holes before mounting.
Refer to Section 2.1.3 Optional Power Supplies, page 8, for a list
of compatible power supply boxes.
Figure 2.1 Wall Mount Power Supply with Optional Trim Skirt
NOTICE!
AutoDome power supply boxes are sold separately. Skip the
following section if your application does not utilize one of
these power supplies: VG4-A-PSU0, VG4-A-PSU1, or VG4-A-
PSU2.
NOTICE!
Use 3/4-inch NPS (20-mm) fittings for the holes on the bottom
and back of the box. Use 1/2-inch NPS (15-mm) fittings for the
side holes.

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1. Use the wall mount template supplied in the packaging box
to locate the four (4) mounting holes for the Power Supply
Box.
2. Drill four (4) holes for the mounting anchors. If installing
outdoors, apply a weatherproof sealant around each hole
at the mounting surface.
3. Place the Power Supply Box into the optional Trim Skirt.
4. Secure the Power Supply Box to the wall using four (4)
corrosion-resistant stainless steel studs (not included).
5. Attach the 3/4 in. (20 mm) watertight pipe fittings (not
supplied) to the holes of the Power Supply Box through
which you will run the power, video, and control data
wires.
NOTICE!
A stud diameter of 6.4 mm (1/4 in.) or 8 mm (5/16 in.), able to
withstand a 120 kg (265 lb) pull-out force is recommended.

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2.4.1 Attach Cover Door
1. Compress the bottom hinge pin by pushing the pin lever
down and then rotate it behind the Hinge Pin Stop. The
power box Cover Door provides a Hinge Pin Stop to hold
the bottom hinge open while attaching the door.
Figure 2.2 Align Cover Door Hinge to Power Box
2. Open the top hinge by pushing its pin lever outward and
holding it open.
Note: Both Hinge Pins must be fully compressed to open
(unlock) the female hinges of the Cover Door before
proceeding to the next step.
3. While holding the top hinge pin open, position the Cover
Door to the Power Supply Box and align its hinges.
4. When the hinges are aligned, release the top hinge pin to
engage its mating hinge on the power box. Then release
the bottom hinge pin from the Hinge Pin Stop to complete
attaching the Cover Door to the Power Supply Box.
1 Power Supply Box 5 Hold Hinge Pin Open
2 Cover Door 6 Open Position
3 Align Top Hinge 7 Hinge Pin Stop
4 Align Bottom Hinge
GNDT XD RXD  C+ C-GNDT XD RXD  C+ C-
(
FUSE
)
(
FUSE
)
(
FUSE
)
24V NC 24V
90
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HTR DOME
NOTICE!
After all wiring is complete, close the cover door and tighten
the two (2) captive screws on the cover door to 10-12 N-m (90-
105 in.-lbs) to ensure the Power Supply Box is watertight.

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2.5 Route Wires and Attach Connectors
Power wires must be routed to the left (front) side of the
Power Supply Box through a separate conduit. All video,
control, and alarm wires must be routed through a second
conduit to the right side of the box. Refer to Section 3 Cable and
Wire Standards, page 31 for methods of transmitting video and
data, and for wire specifications.
NOTICE!
AutoDome power supply boxes are sold separately. Skip the
following section if your application does not utilize one of
these power supplies: VG4-A-PSU0, VG4-A-PSU1, or VG4-A-
PSU2.
WARNING!
External interconnecting cables are to be installed in
accordance to NEC, ANSI/NFPA70 (for US application) and
Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1 (for CAN
application) and in accordance to local country codes for all
other countries.
Branch circuit protection incorporating a 20 A, 2-pole Listed
Circuit Breaker or Branch Rated Fuses are required as part of
the building installation. A readily accessible 2-pole disconnect
device with a contact separation of at least 3 mm must be
incorporated.

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2.5.1 Methods for Routing Wires
There are two possible methods to route the video, control, and
alarm wires:
– One is to route the video, control, and alarm wires through
the conduit fitting on the right (front) side of the Power
Supply Box and out to the AutoDome Interface Board.
Figure 2.3 VG4-A-PSU1 or VG4-A-PSU2 Power Supply Box
1 120 VAC/230 VAC
Power In
5 Coax, UTP Video, or Ethernet
Wire
(Ethernet for VG5 700 Series only)
2 P101 Connector 6 Control Wire
3 Ground Connection 7 24 VAC Power Out
4 Transformer 8 P107 Connector
GND TXD RXD  C+ C-GND TXD RXD  C+ C-
P101
P106 P105
P107
XF102 XF103
XF101
5 4 3 2 1
J
J
J103
J
1
0
2
J101
(LED)
HTR DOME
24V NC 24V
(
FUSE
)
(
FUSE
)
(
FUSE
)

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– The second method is to bypass the Power Supply Box and
route the video, control, and alarm wires directly to the
Interface Board. You connect only the power wires inside
the Power Supply Box.
Figure 2.4 VG4-A-PSU1 or VG4-A-PSU2 Power Supply Box Con-
nected to Pipe Interface Board
GND TXD RXD  C+ C-GND TXD RXD  C+ C-
P101
P106 P105
P107
XF102 XF103
XF101
5 4 3 2 1
J
J
J103
J
1
0
2
J101
(LED)
HTR DOME
24V NC 24V
(
FUSE
)
(
FUSE
)
(
FUSE)
BNC
J102
P107 P101
P102
P103
P104
P106
J101
AGND
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
AGND
OUT 3
OUT 2
OUT 1
P105
VG4-A-PSU1/VG4-A-PSU2 Pipe Interface Board
1 120 VAC/230 VAC Power In 7 P101 Connector
2 P101 Connector 8 P107 Connector
3 Ground Connection 9 24 VAC Power In (to AutoDome)
4 Transformer 10 Earth Ground
5 24 VAC Power Out 11 24 VAC Power In (to AutoDome)
6 P107 Connector 12 24 VAC Power In (to Heater)
13 24 VAC Power In (to Heater)
14 AutoDome Power
15 Heater Power
NOTICE!
Fiber Optic Models require that the Biphase control wires be
routed from the Power Supply Box P106 connector out to the
Pipe Interface Board P105 connector.

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2.5.2 Wiring the Power Supply Box
1. Route the high voltage 115/230 VAC lines through the
conduit fitting on the left side of the box.
2. Cut and trim the high voltage 115/230 VAC power and
ground wires with sufficient slack to reach their connector
terminal in the box, but not so long as to be pinched by or
to obstruct closing the Cover Door.
3. Attach the supplied 3-pin Power Plug to the incoming high
voltage power wires in the box. Refer to connector P101 in
Table 2.1, Page 20.
4. Analog AutoDome: If you are using UTP for video, route
the UTP cable out to where the AutoDome will be
mounted. Refer to Section 3 Cable and Wire Standards,
page 31 for fiber optic specifications.
5. IP AutoDome: Route the Ethernet cable out to where the
AutoDome will be mounted. Refer to Section 3 Cable and
Wire Standards, page 31 for specifications.
6. Route the low power 24 VAC wires from the right side of
the Power Supply Box out to where the AutoDome will be
mounted. Attach the supplied 5-pin 24 VAC Dome plug to
the wire ends inside the box. Refer to connector P107 in
Table 2.1, Page 20.
NOTICE!
The Power Supply Box with transformer comes with a barrier
that separates the high voltage side on the left from the low
voltage 24 VAC side on the right.
NOTICE!
All video, control, and alarm wires either pass through the
Power Supply Box or by-pass it and connect directly to the Pipe
Interface Board.

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2.5.3 Power Supply Box Connections
The following figure is a detailed illustration of the Roof or Pipe
Mount Power Supply Box, which includes the fuse
specifications.
1 Ground Screw 5 Power In
2 Transformer (115/
230 VAC Modes)
6 In/Out; 1/2 in. (15 mm) NPS
Fitting
3 In/Out to Dome 7 Power In; 3/4 in. (20 mm) NPS
Fitting
4 24 VAC to Dome
Interface Board
8 Control Data and Video In/Out;
3/4 in. (20 mm) NPS Fitting
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WARNING!
Fuse replacement by qualified service personnel only. Replace
with same type fuse.

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The following table lists the Power Supply Box connectors:
Table 2.1 Power Box Connections
Fuse Specifications
Volts XF101 Mains XF102 Camera XF103 Heater
24 V T 5.0 A T 2.0 A T 3.15 A
115 V T 1.6 A T 2.0 A T 3.15 A
230 V T 0.8A T 2.0 A T 3.15 A
No. Connector Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6
Ground Grounding Screw
P101 115/230 VAC or
24 VAC Power In
Line NC Neutral
P105
1
Control to Dome
(Fiber Optic
Model)
C-
(Biphase)
C+
(Biphase
)
Earth
Ground
RXD (+)
(RS-232/485)
TXD (-)
(RS-232/485)
Signal
Ground
P106
1
Control In/Out
(Optional)
C-
(Biphase)
C+
(Biphase
)
Earth
Ground
RXD (+)
(RS-232/485)
TXD (-)
(RS-232/485)
Signal
Ground
P107 24 VAC Power to
Dome Plug
Dome
24 VAC
Dome
24 VAC
Earth
Ground
Heater
(24 VAC)
Heater
(24 VAC)
1. Applicable to VG5 600 and 100 Series AutoDomes only.