Cedip DC004U-A Jade UC User manual

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JADE UC User Manual
JADE UC
User Manual

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1. Contents
1. Contents ................................................................................. 3
2. For your safety........................................................................ 4
3. Precautions............................................................................. 5
4. General Overview ................................................................... 6
4.1.Product Overview................................................................ 6
4.2.Packing Contents ................................................................ 6
4.3.Camera description ............................................................. 8
5. Starting with the camera ...................................................... 11
5.1.Mounting the camera..........................................................11
5.2.Installation of the software on the computer ..........................11
5.3.Connecting the camera .......................................................11
5.4.Powering of the camera ......................................................11
5.5.Pointing and focusing..........................................................12
5.6.Camera Power Off..............................................................12
5.7.Precaution of use ...............................................................12
5.8.Training............................................................................12
6. Using your camera................................................................ 13
6.1.Addition of a lens...............................................................13
7. Maintenance ......................................................................... 14
7.1.Cleaning Optical Surfaces....................................................14
7.2.Storing.............................................................................14
8. Accessories........................................................................... 15
8.1.Additional lenses................................................................15
8.2.Long cables.......................................................................15
8.3.Interconnection / transformation cases .................................15
8.4.Tripods / pan & tilt.............................................................15
9. Diagnostics ........................................................................... 16
9.1.Diagnostic table.................................................................16
9.2.How to contact the after sale service?...................................17
10. Technical data....................................................................... 18
10.1. Characteristics................................................................18
10.2. Electrical interface...........................................................18

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2. For your safety
To ensure no damage to your Cedip equipment, you or other people,
carefully read the following recommendations before using your
equipment. Then keep these instructions in a place easily accessible to all
those which will have to use this camera
The importance of the consequences due to the non-observance of these
instructions is highlighted in the following way:
This icon announces the instructions which MUST be read
before using your Cedip equipment to avoid possible physical
risks.
In the event of dysfunction
of your equipment, stop it
immediately
If you notice smoke or an
unusual odor releasing itself
from your camera or the
adapter sector, disconnect the
adapter sector immediately,
taking care not to burn
yourself. To continue using
the equipment in this case
can be dangerous.
Immediately contact Cedip to
check.
Do not use your equipment
in a flammable gas
environment
Do not use electronic material
in the presence of flammable
gas because that is likely to
cause an explosion or a fire.
Do not dismount your
material
Touching internal parts of the
camera can be extremely
dangerous. If your camera
does not properly work, it
must be urgently repaired by
a qualified technician.
If your camera opens due to a
fall or any other accident,
unplug the power adaptor and
immediately contact Cedip.
Use appropriate cables.
Only use dedicated cable
delivered by Cedip to
maintain conformity with your
camera specifications.
CD-ROM
CD containing software and
manuals must not be placed
in audio CD players. Reading
it can cause audition loss or
damage the equipment.
Camera temperature
Depending on climatic
conditions, the camera
surfaces can be hot. Take
care when holding the
camera.

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3. Precautions
To maximize the lifetime and get the best use of your Cedip equipment,
observe the following instructions when storing or using it.
Keep it dry
This device will be damaged if
immerged in water or
exposed to high
temperatures.
Do not exceed the
specified environmental
conditions.
Your equipment may not
function correctly after being
subjected to extreme
environmental conditions
Handle with great care the
lenses and all moving
parts.
Handle the objective gently,
as well as connectors. These
parts are particularly fragile.
Void abrupt changes of
temperature
Abrupt changes of tempera-
ture, for example, if you enter
a heated place in cold
weather conditions, can cause
condensation inside the
device.
Do not drop your camera
The camera may not function
correctly after being subjected
to violent shocks or strong
vibrations.
Do not expose the lens to
the sun
The camera may be seriously
damaged if its lens is in front of
the sun. This precaution must
be respected even if the camera
is off.
Do not expose the lens to
the laser beam
The camera may be damaged if
its lens is exposed at laser
beam. This precaution must be
respected even if the camera is
off and even if there is the
mask.

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4. General Overview
4.1. Product Overview
The Jade UC infrared camera is especially designed for the most demanding
users of uncooled infrared technology. This low cost product can be used for a
lot of applications like industrial process control, research and development or
monitoring.
Two Jade UC versions are available: the Jade UC 30X which provides a LVDS
output connector and the Jade UC 33X, which provide a USB 2.0 output
connector. The detector offers the greatest sensitivity, while keeping well
dynamics and well linearity. Video output frequency is 50Hz or 60Hz.
4.2. Packing Contents
The camera is delivered in a robust transport case.
Photo Description Available
1 Jade UC Camera Yes
1 Power Supply Cable Yes
1 USB Cable Yes for
USB
version
1 Digital video cable Option
for LVDS
version
1 COM RS232 cable Yes for
LVDS
version

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1 Waterproof case
Yes
Optical cleaning tissue
Yes
1 CD ROM containing
software and camera files
1 Camera User Manual
1 Camera Characterization
file
Yes
Optical IRIS Option
1 LVDS Frame Grabber
(Optional)
Option
for LVDS
version
ALTAIR Software Option
Additional lens Option
1 Tripod Option

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4.3. Camera description
Jade UC 30X (rear-view):
Power Supply Connector
RS232 COM connector
Analog video Connector
LVDSconnector
Jade UC 33X (rear-view):
USB 2.0 Connector
Analog video Connector
Power Supply Connector

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Jade UC 30X (mechanical interface).

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Jade UC 33X(mechanical interface).