DeepSea Power & Light Super Wide-i SeaCam User manual

DEEPSEA
POWER & LIGHT
®
Operator’s Manual
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4033 Rufn Road
San Diego, CA
92123- 1817 USA
www.deepsea.com
[email protected]
Original Instruction - 1
REV 3/5/14
Super Wide-i SeaCam®
Record product serial number below as it appears on the nameplate.
Serial #
Connector Type
Pin-outs:
●Ground = Pin ____
●PWR = Pin ____
●Video = Pin ____
Super Wide-i
SeaCam®

Specication Overview
* Specications subject to change without notice.
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Super Wide-i SeaCam®Operator’s Manual
Standard Connector
DEEPSEA
POWER & LIGHT
®
Dimensions
MCBH4MP
1 = Ground
2 = Power
3 = Video Out
4 = Not Used
*Other connectors and pin-out
options are available upon
request.
[inch]
mm
Mechanical Specications
Housing 6013-T8 Hard Anodized Aluminum (Standard)
6Al-4V Titanium (Optional)
Port Optically polished glass hemisphere
Outer Diameter 58.4 mm (2.30 in)
Overall Length
(w/o the connector)
104.9 mm (4.13 in)
Weight in Air 0.47 kg (1.05 lbs)
Weight in Water 0.23 kg (0.51 lbs)
Environmental Specications
Depth Rating 6km (19,685 ft) Standard
12km (39,370 ft) Optional
Test Pressure 69 MPa (10,000 psi) Al
138 MPa (20,000 psi) Ti
Operating Temp. -10º C to +40º C (14º F to 104º F)
Storage Temp. -30º C to +70º C (-22º F to 158º F)
Optical Specications
Lens 1.4 mm, F2.2
Focus Fixed Focus
Depth of Field 25 mm (1.0 in.) to innity
FOV in Water 150º (H) x 120º (V) x 185º (D)
Video Specications
B/W Color
Image Sensor 1/3 inch CCD sensor 1/3 inch CCD sensor
Number of Pixels EIA: 811 (H) x 508 (V)
CCIR: 795 (H) x 596 (V)
NTSC: 811 (H) x 508 (V)
PAL: 795 (H) x 596 (V)
Resolution 570 TVL 450 TVL (center)
Scene Illumination 0.002 Lux, F1.2 0.1 Lux, F1.2
Signal to Noise 46 dB More than 50 dB
Video Output Composite, 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohm, unbalanced
Video Format EIA or CCIR NTSC or PAL
Electrical Specications
Power 11-30 Vdc
Current 160 mA 145 mA

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Table of Contents
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
Camera Output 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 and Warnings
The Super Wide-i SeaCam supports a variety of
connectors, camera modules and depth ratings. Be sure
to verify pin-out orientation before use.
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.
DANGER
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 Super Wide-i SeaCam in fresh water after
use in saltwater.
Always check to make sure that the rear bulkhead con-
nector 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
WARNING
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

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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
away from persons and valuable equipment
and make sure that the power is disconnected.
See the Flooding Repair Procedure for more
information.
Operation Procedure
Operation Instruction
1. Prepare a power supply with 11-30 V DC output.
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 the
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 cable into
the male 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
300 mA of current during operation, and will work
when supplied between 11-30 volts DC.
Camera Output
The Super Wide-i SeaCam is capable of producing an
incredible wide field of view both in and out of water.
There is no vignetting effect due to the propriety designed
water corrected lens.
The camera puts out an unbalanced, composite analog
video with 1.0Vp-p 75 ohm signal output
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 first removing the connector
for the device.
3. Remove the rear end cap-retaining ring. Do so
by separating 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 a convection oven set
to 60° C (140° F).
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 Camera
Repair 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 light 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

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accepted) and that the RMA number is clearly printed on
the outside of the box. All shipments should be sent to the
address below:
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
necessarylaborandservicesrequiredtorepairthegoods.IT
IS EXPRESSLY 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
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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.