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Technical Documentation
10.4.2007
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Instruction Manual ELBCam 1
General Information Page
1 Functional Description........................................................... 3
2 Delivery Components........................................................... 3
3 Operating............................................................................. 4
Technical Data
4 Operating Data..................................................................... 5
5 Safety Advices...................................................................... 6
Appendix
6 Liability................................................................................. 7
7 Declaration of Conformity..................................................... 7
Certificate............................................................................. 8
General Information
This manual mainly contains data concerning explosion protection. Operational data and
instructions for operating with a PC are described more detailed in the manual for the Non-ex
version and the DVD enclosed with the camera.
1 Functional Description
The intrinsically safe USB camera ELBCam 1 can take photos in a hazardous area
(Ex area, potentially explosive atmosphere), that can be edited immediately on a PC
in a safe area via the USB port. This does not require special software, because the
camera acts like an external hard disk drive and the photos are saved as JPG files.
Further advantages:
•small size, light weight
•two alkaline cell supply size AAA
•close-up switch (for 15 - 30 cm distance)
•optical indicators for operation in noisy industry environments
•256 MB memory, sufficient for more than 200 photos (according to the degree
of compression)
•data retention for 10 years without supplying
•USB memory stick for all kinds of data
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Special notes concerning the explosion protection:
•In a hazardous area the locking bag for USB and battery cover must be used.
•Do not open the USB or battery cover in hazardous areas.
•Do not take the USB lead or other accessories into explosive areas. (Neck
loop and carrier bag allowed.)
•Ambient temperature -20°C ... +50°C
•Pay attention to the technical data and the safety advice!
2 Delivery Components
Delivery includes:
•USB photo camera ELBCam 1
•2 alkaline battery cells size AAA
•USB lead (not allowed in a hazardous area !)
•Manual for the Ex version
•Manual for the Non-ex version (on paper and DVD)
•Driver for Windows 98 on DVD (driver for higher versions not necessary)
•Locking bag for battery and USB cover
•Carrier bag with belt clip and neck loop
3 Operating
Please note the safety advices and the data for hazardous areas use !
For additional information concerning operating and optical data refer to the manual
of the Non-Ex version enclosed with the camera. The buzzer, which is mentioned
there, has been removed however.
Taking photos:
•Press the button on the back of the camera for 4 seconds. Camera operation
starts with one flash of the red lamp and the blue lamp flashing continuously.
•If the camera does not start after about 5 seconds, please try again. If it does
not start at all, please exchange the batteries (not allowed in hazardous
areas).
•Chose between standard distance and close-up with the macro switch.
•Press the button again, but only briefly to take a photo. The blue lamp on the
side is continuously on now. Up to three seconds later the photo is taken
depending on the subject, illumination and motion. The blue lamp stays on
until the photo taking process is completed and the picture edited
(compression and saving).
•The camera is ready again, when the blue lamp starts to flash.
•The camera switches off automatically after about 90 seconds without
pressing the button.
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Editing:
•Connect the camera with a USB port of your PC, if necessary with the
extension lead enclosed with the camera. The camera is now powered by the
PC and appears like an additional hard disk drive.
•Operation starts with the same signals as powering-on with the button, but the
blue lamp is on continuously. During data transfer the red lamp is also on.
•The photos can be found in the folder [character for the drive] \ DCIM \
100Media \ ...
•Please close all folders, before you unplug the camera.
Battery:
•Replacing of batteries and removing of the battery cover is prohibited in
hazardous areas.
•Use of rechargeable batteries prohibited even in Non-ex areas.
•2 alkaline cells size AAA
•Battery life during standby about 60 days. Please remove the battery, if you
are not going to use the camera for a long time.
Technical Data
4 Operating Data
Certificate no.: IBExU 06 ATEX 1021
Kind of protection: II 2 G Ex ia IIC T4
Ambient temperature: -20°C ... +50°C
Supply:
2 alkaline cells size AAA
Type of cells: Duracell MN 2400 AAA, capacity: 1150 mAh ...
... or further cells approved according to EN50020, §10.9:
Manufacturer: Type: Manufacturer: Type:
Daimon Alkaline Eveready Alkaline Energizer No. E92
Duracell Alkaline Plus GP Super Alkaline Battery 24 A
Duracell Alkaline Procell Varta Alkaline No. 4803
Duracell Alkaline Ultra Toshiba Alkaline LR03GR
Energizer Ucar Gold
Current consumption during operating: ~ 130 mA
during standby: ~ 1 mA
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Case:
IP protection: IP20
Material: ABS
Dimensions: 130 x 32 x 22 mm
Weight: ca. 50 g (without battery and bag)
Cleaning:
Clean with a soft dry cloth or brush. There are gaps and holes in the case, so do not use a
fluid cleansing agent. Do not clean in hazardous areas because of potential static charging of
the cleaning tool.
5 Safety Advices
In hazardous areas the battery and the USB cover must always be protected against
opening by the locking bag.
Do not open the battery or USB cover in hazardous areas.
In hazardous areas any access to the battery or the USB plug is prohibited.
Operation with rechargeable batteries prohibited, even in the Non-Ex-Area.
After exchanging of the battery, the camera function must be verified before entering
the hazardous area, e. g. by checking the flashing of the lamps after switching on.
USB lead and other accessories (except neck loop and carrier bag) are prohibited to
be taken into hazardous areas.
Read the manual completely and carefully before operation. Only the latest
documentation is valid.
Installation, maintenance and cleaning of the units must only be performed by
persons trained and authorized for this purpose, insofar as they are familiar with the
units.
If it can be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible, switch off the unit and
secure it against being used again.
It is prohibited for the operator or his staff to open the units in a way that is not
described in this manual. This may only be done by specifically authorized personnel
of E.L.B. Ex-Geräte GmbH & Co. KG.
Modifications and conversions to the units are not permissible and will cause the Ex
protection and the guarantee to become void.
E.L.B. Ex-Geräte GmbH & Co. KG is not liable for any consequential damage.
The technical data specified for hazardous areas comply with the values certified in
the European EEx approval. The user bears the sole responsibility of examining the
equipment with regard to its suitability for the intended application and environmental
conditions. E.L.B. Ex-Geräte GmbH & Co. KG accepts no liability for any lack of
suitability.
For the installation, maintenance and cleaning of the units, it is absolutely necessary
to observe the applicable ordinances and provisions concerned with explosion
protection (VDE 0160, VDE 0165 or EN 60079-14, EN 50014 - 50039) as well as the
Accident Prevention Regulations (UVV) and codes of practice in your region.
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Appendix
6 Liability
The technical data specified for hazardous areas comply with the values
certified in the European EEx approval. The user bears the sole responsibility
of examining the equipment with regard to its suitability for the intended
application and environmental conditions. E.L.B. Ex-Geräte GmbH & Co. KG
accepts no liability for any lack of suitability.
7 EC Declaration of Conformity
We hereby confirm the conformity of the equipment listed below with the directives of the
Council of the European Community. The safety and installation instructions of the product
documentation must be observed.
Model: USB Photo Camera ELBCam 1
Directive: EMC Directive 98/336/EC)*
European Standards: EN 55022: 1998, class B
EN 55024: May 1999
Directive: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EC*)
European Standards: EN 60950*
Directive: 94/9/EC*)
European Standards: EN 60079-0: 2004
E IEC 60079-11: 2004
E.L.B. Ex-Geräte Bachmann GmbH + Co. KG,
Postal address: An der Hartbrücke 8, 64625 Bensheim, Germany
Phone: ++49 - 6251-637 36, Fax: ++49 - 6251-637 29,
Manager: Steffen Bachmann
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