Deep Sea Electronics Plc Nano SeaCam User manual

DEEPSEA
POWER & LIGHT
®
Operator’s Manual
T: [phone]
F: [phone]
4033 Rufn Road
San Diego, CA
92123- 1817 USA
www.deepsea.com
[email protected]
Original Instruction
REV 4/28/14
Nano SeaCam®
Record product serial number below as it appears on the nameplate.
Serial #
Connector Type
Pin-outs
●Ground = Pin ____
●PWR = Pin ____
●Video = Pin ____
Nano SeaCam®

Specication Overview
* Specications subject to change without notice.
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MCBH4MP
1 = Ground
2 = Power
3 = Video Out
4 = Not Used
Standard Connector
Dimensions
*12 km rated is only available
w/ Subconn BH4MP connector.
[inch]
mm
Mechanical Specications
Housing 6AI-4V Titanium
Port Optically Polished Sapphire
Outer Diameter 25.0 mm (0.99 in)
Overall Length (w/o connector) 54.5 mm (2.15 in)
Weight in Air 123.5 g (4.36 oz)
Weight in Water 105.34 g (3.71 oz)
Environmental Specications
Depth Rating 6km (19,685 ft) Standard
12km (39,370 ft) w/ Subconn BH4MP
connector
Operating Temperature -10º C to 50º C (14º F to 122 º F)
Optical Specications
Lens 2.54 mm Fixed Focus
(Proprietary Optics)
Depth of Field 75mm (3.0 in) to innity
FOV in Air 80º (H) x 60º (V) x 102º (D)
FOV in Water 59º (H) x 44º (V) x 72º (D)
Video Specications
Image Sensor 1/3 inch SONY color CCD II 410K
Effective Pixel NTSC: 768(H) x 494(V)
PAL: 752(H) x 528(V)
Horizontal Resolution 620 TVL
Sensor Illumination 0.04 Lux
Signal to Noise More than 50dB
Video Output Composite 1.0Vp-p 75ohm unbalanced
Video Format NTSC or PAL
Electrical Specications
Input Voltage Range 7-32V DC
Power Consumption 1W max

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Table of Contents
Recording Form for Product Serial Number 1
Specification Overview 2
Table of Contents 3
Safety Symbols 4
General Notes and Warnings 4
Pre and Post Dive Inspection 4-5
Operation Procedure 5
Operation Instruction 5
Flooding Repair Procedure 5
Troubleshooting 5
RMA Procedure for Repair 5-6
Warranty Information 6
Limited Warranty 6

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Safety Symbol
In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols are used to communicate important
safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to
avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the product or bodily harm.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.
This symbol means read the operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment. The operator’s manual contains important information
on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.
This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling or using this equipment to reduce the risk of eye
injury.
This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.
DANGER
!
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
General Notes & Warnings
The Nano SeaCam supports a variety of connectors and
depth ratings. If looking on the body near the lens one
can see the exact model for that specific camera as well
as the serial number.
It is very important when preparing the system for
deployment that the cable, at both the camera and
topside ends, be carefully dressed to provide complete
strain relief to the connectors. Failure of the strain relief
provisions will almost certainly damage the connectors
and possibly other elements of the system.
WARNING
Do not operate any high voltage electrical
equipment in or around water without using
a Ground Fault Interrupt circuit (GFI) and an
isolation transformer, especially when divers
are in the water.
WARNING
Never place the camera in a vice or other hard
clamping tool. Should it become necessary
to hold the camera more tightly than can be
managed by hand, use a clean, good quality
strap wrench.
Pre and Post Dive Inspection
Rinse your Nano SeaCam in fresh water after use in
saltwater.
Always check to make sure that the rear bulkhead
connector assembly is secure before deployment.
Before and after each deployment, check the following
areas for damage, wear or corrosion:
●Rear bulkhead connector assembly
●Video cable
●Front window
●Retaining cowl
DANGER
After each deployment, carefully check to
make sure the camera has not ooded. It is
possible for the camera to partially ood and
then reseal itself while underwater. Upon
surfacing, the camera can become internally
pressurized, which may be potentially
dangerous. Additionally, if the power remains
on when the camera has partially ooded, it
is possible for electrolytic generation of an
explosive mixture of hydrogen and oxygen
gases. If a camera appears ooded upon
removal from the water, it should be treated
as potentially dangerous. Point the camera

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away from persons and valuable equipment
and make sure that the power is disconnected.
See the Flooding Repair procedure for more
information.
Operation Procedures
Operation Instruction
1. Plug the 7-32 volt DC power supply into the GFCI
(make sure the switch on the power supply is in
the OFF position).
2. Plug the red [positive (+)] and black [negative
(-)] banana plugs of the camera cable into their
respective jacks on the power supply.
3. Plug the BNC connector on the topside of your
cable into the monitor or VCR video-in jack (a
BNC-to-RCA adapter may be required by the
monitor/VCR in use).
4. Lubricate the camera bulkhead connector
with an appropriate silicone lubricant (spray
recommended), and using a linear motion plug
the female underwater connector on the other end
of the cable into the male mini bulkhead connector
on the back of the camera.
5. Screw the locking sleeves together firmly (hand
tight-do not use tools). The camera is now ready
for operation; switch the power supply ON to power
the camera. The camera draws approximately
1 Watt of power, and will work when supplied
between 7-32 volts DC.
Flooding Repair Procedure
If the camera stops working while underwater, you
should assume that it has been flooded. When working
on a potentially flooded camera, it is important to use
appropriate personal protective equipment to include, at
a minimum, eye and hand protection.
1. Immediately turn off the power to the unit.
2. Open the housing by removing the rear end
cap-retaining ring.
3. Separate the two components using a linear
motion. If required gently twist components while
separating.
4. Pour out any water trapped in the housing.
5. If the camera is completely flooded, rinse the
internal components with clean fresh water in
order to minimize contamination and corrosion.
6. Allow parts to dry in air or in a convection oven set
to 60° C (140° F).
NOTICE
DeepSea Power & Light cannot be
responsible for any damage incurred during
emergency eld repairs. Such repairs should
be undertaken only as a last resort and by
qualied personnel.
Troubleshooting
1. If the camera stops working while underwater
assume that it has been flooded. See Flooding
Repair procedure.
2. Once it has been determined that the camera is
not flooded, or if it does not turn on during pre-
deployment checks, troubleshoot in the following
sequence:
a. Check the cable/inline connector to make
sure that correct voltage and current are
being supplied, and that the correct sockets
are being used. See page 2 of this manual
for electrical specs and connector pin-outs.
b. Remove the connector. Inspect the
assembly for visual signs of wear. Use a
multi-meter check for continuity or shorts
in the connector. Try a spare connector, if
available.
c. Check the wires that go from the power
supply to the camera base for wear. If they
appear worn, replace them.
d. Check to make sure that the power supply
board is securely attached to the camera. If
it is loose, check for damage on the board.
If there appears to be no damage, reattach
the board to the camera. Try using a spare
driver board if available.
e. If the camera still does not work, return it to
DSPL using the RMA Procedure.
RMA Procedure for Repair
Should it be necessary to return your camera to the
factory, follow the procedure for the Flooded Repair
Procedure above, and by leaving the connector partially
unscrewed. For warranty and non-warranty repairs please
contact DeepSea Power & Light for a RMA number prior
to returning your item. Please have your camera model
number, serial number and any other pertinent information
along with a description of the problem, on hand when
you call, or include them in a fax or e-mail. When shipping
your item, be sure that the freight is pre-paid (CODs will
not be accepted) and that the RMA number is clearly
printed on the outside of the box. All shipments should be
sent to the address below:

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DeepSea Power & Light
Attn: RMA ####
4033 Ruffin Road
San Diego, CA 92123-1817
U.S.A
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Warranty Information
Limited Warranty
Seller warrants that the goods (except internal electronic
components) sold under this contract will be free from
defect in material and workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of shipment from the factory, if they
have been properly used. Internal electronic components
are warranted for 90 days from the date of shipment from
the factory, if they have been properly used.This warranty
will be limited to the repair or replacement of parts and
the necessary labor and services required to repair
the goods. IT IS EXPRESS LY AGREED THAT THIS
WARRANTY WILL BE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES
OF FITNESS AND IN LIEU OF THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY. This warranty is the exclusive
and only warranty to pass with the goods under this
contract. No agent, employee, or representative of the
Seller has any authority to bind Seller to any information,
representation, or warranty concerning the goods
sold under this contract, and unless an affirmation,
representation, or warranty made by an agent, employee,
or representative is specifically included within this
contract, it will not be enforceable by Buyer. If notice of
defect is given to DeepSea Power & Light, Inc. within such
90 day or one year warranty period, the sole obligation of
DeepSea Power & Light, Inc. shall be to furnish new or
repaired parts free of charge in exchange for parts which
have been proved defective and does not include any
other costs such as the cost of removal of the defective
part, installation, labor, or consequential damages of any
kind, the exclusive remedy being to require DeepSea
Power & Light, Inc. to furnish such new parts. Under no
circumstances shall the Buyer be entitled to recover any
incidental damages as that term is defined in Commercial
Code §2715.
www.deepsea.com
[email protected]
4033 Rufn Road
San Diego, CA
92123-1817 USA T: [phone]
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