extronics iCAM501U User manual

Operating Manual
iCAM501U and iCAM502
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation

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©2013 Extronics Limited. This document is Copyright Extronics limited.
Extronics reserve the right to change this manual and its contents without notice, the latest
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Contents
1 Safety Information and Notes ........................................................................................ 5
1.1 Storage of this Manual........................................................................................... 5
1.2 Special Conditions For Safe Use ........................................................................... 5
1.2.1 ATEX / IECEx................................................................................................. 5
(Taken from ITS09ATEX2868X Issue 3 Section 17 and IECExITS09.0027X Issue 2) ... 5
1.2.2 Class1 Division 1............................................................................................ 6
1.3 List of Notes........................................................................................................... 6
1.3.1 iCAM501U...................................................................................................... 6
1.3.2 iCAM502........................................................................................................ 8
2 User Guide...................................................................................................................10
2.1 Preparing for Use..................................................................................................10
2.2 Changing/Installing Batteries.................................................................................11
2.3 Powering On/Off ...................................................................................................12
2.4 Taking a Picture....................................................................................................13
2.5 Picture Quality ......................................................................................................13
2.5.1 Image blur analysis feature ...........................................................................14
2.6 Using the flash......................................................................................................14
2.6.1 Variable flash brightness...............................................................................15
2.6.2 Compatibility of the iCAM50x LED flash with optical flame detection
equipment.....................................................................................................................15
2.7 Voice record function............................................................................................16
2.8 Connectingthe iCAM50xto a computer..................................................................17
2.9 Downloading Pictures and Audio ..........................................................................17
2.9.1 Windows XP..................................................................................................18
2.9.2 Windows Vista / Windows 7 ..........................................................................19
2.10 Setting Time and Date of the iCAM50x.................................................................20
2.10.1 Setting Time and Date in Windows XP..........................................................20
2.10.2 Setting Time and Date in Windows Vista/ Windows 7....................................21
2.10.3 Using Windows XP Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard..........................23
2.10.4 Using Windows XP Automatic Picture Download Feature .............................26
2.10.5 Using Windows Vista / Windows 7 Import Pictures and Videos Wizard.........26
2.11 Upgrading Firmware .............................................................................................29
2.12 Error Codes ..........................................................................................................31
3 Structure and Function .................................................................................................31
3.1 Intended Purpose Usage ......................................................................................31
3.2 Transportation and Storage ..................................................................................31
3.3 Authorized Persons...............................................................................................32
3.4 Cleaning and Maintenance ...................................................................................32
3.5 Safety Precautions................................................................................................32
3.6 Cleaning and Maintenance Intervals.....................................................................32
3.7 Aggressive substances and environments............................................................32
3.8 Exposure to external stresses...............................................................................32
4 Technical Data..............................................................................................................33
4.1 iCAM501U ............................................................................................................33
4.2 iCAM502...............................................................................................................34
5 Warranty Information....................................................................................................35
6 Certification ..................................................................................................................36
6.1 iCAM501U EC Declaration of Conformity..............................................................36
6.2 iCAM502 EC Declaration of Conformity................................................................37
6.3 iCAM501U Class 1 Division 1 Certificate of Compliance.......................................38
6.4 ATEX / IECEx Certificates.....................................................................................42
7 Revision History............................................................................................................43

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1 Safety Information and Notes
1.1 Storage of this Manual
Keep this user manual safe and in the vicinity of the device. All persons required to work with
the device should be advised on where this manual is stored.
Important This manual applies to both the iCAM501U and iCAM502. It is important
to note the different safety instructions for these two products. When
‘iCAM50x’ is used in this manual, it applies to both the iCAM501U and
iCAM502.
1.2 Special Conditions For Safe Use
1.2.1 ATEX / IECEx
1.2.1.1 iCAM501U
(Taken from ITS09ATEX2868X Issue 3 Section 17 and IECExITS09.0027X Issue 2)
For Group II applications only, the user shall not carry more than a maximum of two spare
MN 1500 AA cells into the hazardous area. Precautions shall be taken to prevent short
circuiting of un-protected battery terminals. Discharged cells shall be removed from the
hazardous area.
For Group 1 applications, the changing of the batteries in the hazardous area and the
transportation of spare batteries into the hazardous area is not permitted.
The USB port shall only be connected in the non-hazardous area
If the camera is damaged in any way, it shall be removed from the hazardous area.
1.2.1.2 iCAM502
(Taken from ITS09ATEX2868X Issue 4 (Amended March 2013) Section 17 and IECExITS09.0027X
Issue 4)
For Group II applications only, the user shall not carry more than a maximum of two spare
approved AA cells into the hazardous area. Precautions shall be taken to prevent short
circuiting of un-protected battery terminals. Discharged cells shall be removed from the
hazardous area.
The Temperature class for the equipment is determined by type of batteries used.
T4: Duracell MN 1500
T3: Duracell Procell PC 1500, Energizer E91, Panasonic LR6XWA
For Group 1 applications, the changing of the batteries in the hazardous area and the
transportation of spare batteries into the hazardous area is not permitted.
Duracell MN 1500 is the only type of battery permitted for Group 1 applications
The USB port shall only be connected in the non-hazardous area
If the camera is damaged in any way, it shall be removed from the hazardous area.

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1.2.2 Class1 Division 1
1.2.2.1 iCAM501U
(Taken from FM approvals certificate of conformity 3042108)
Must be used with Battery specified in this operating manual
Temperature code is T4, Ta=-20°C to 55°C with Duracell Plus or Procell MN1500 batteries or
T3C, Ta=-20°C to 50°C with Duracell Procell PC1500 or Energizer E91 batteries.
1.2.2.2 iCAM502
The iCAM502 is not currently Class1 Division 1 approved.
1.3 List of Notes
The notes supplied in this chapter provide information on the following.
•Danger! / Warning!
oPossible hazard to life or health.
•Caution
oPossible damage to property.
•Important
oPossible damage to enclosure, device or associated equipment.
•Information
oNotes on the optimum use of the device
1.3.1 iCAM501U
Warning! For ATEX applications, ONLY Duracell Plus MN1500 or Duracell Procell
MN1500 cells may be used with the iCAM501U.
Warning! Any connection to the iCAM501 USB port must NOT be made in a
hazardous area.
Warning! For Class1 Division 1 applications NOTE THE REDUCED TEMPERATURE
CLASSIFICATION of T4 at 55
o
C when Duracell MN1500/ Duracell Procell
MN1500 cells are used.
Warning! For Class 1 Division 1 applications ONLY,Duracell Procell PC1500 or
Energizer E91 cells may additionally be used, NOTE THE REDUCED
TEMPERATURE CLASSIFICATION of T3C at 50
o
C ambient when these
cells are used (see Table 1).
Warning! The user shall NOT mix MN1500, PC1500 or E91 cells in ANY application

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Warning! For GROUP I applications ONLY, the changing of the cells in the
hazardous area or the transportation of spare cells into the hazardous
area is NOT PERMITTED.
Warning! For GROUP II applications ONLY, the user shall not carry more than a
maximum of 2 spare Duracell Plus MN1500 or Duracell Procell MN1500
cells into the hazardous area. Precautions shall be taken to prevent
short circuiting of un-protected cell terminals. Discharged cells shall be
removed from the hazardous area.
Warning! For Class 1 Division 1 applications ONLY, the user shall not carry more
than a maximum of 2 spare Duracell Plus MN1500, Duracell Procell
MN1500/PC1500 or Energizer E91 cells into the hazardous area.
Precautions shall be taken to prevent short circuiting of un-protected
cell terminals. Discharged cells shall be removed from the hazardous
area.
Warning! For GROUP II applications ONLY the rated ambient temperature range of
the equipment is from -20
o
C to 60
o
C.
Warning! For GROUP I applications ONLY the rated ambient temperature range of
the equipment is from 0
o
C to 60
o
C.
Warning! For Class 1 Division 1 applications ONLY the rated ambient temperature
range of the equipment is from -20
o
C to 55
o
C/50
o
C dependent on the
cells used (see Table 1).
Warning! If any damage to the iCAM501U is found which may invalidate the
required safety minimum IP rating (IP54 for group I applications), (IP20
for group II and class 1 division 1 applications), the iCAM501U shall be
removed from the hazardous area.
Important Any repairs or replacement of parts MUST be performed by the
manufacturer or its nominated sub-contractor or agent.
Important The iCAM501U contains no user serviceable parts. The main part of the
enclosure must not be opened under any circumstances.
Table 1Cells approved for use with iCAM501U units
Application
:
Duracell Plus
MN1500
Duracell Procell
MN1500
Duracell Procell
PC1500
Energizer E91
iCAM501U
ATEX GROUP II OK, T4 at 60
o
C OK, T4 at 60
o
C
CANNOT
BE
USED
CANNOT BE
USED
iCAM501U
ATEX GROUP I OK, T4 at 60
o
C OK, T4 at 60
o
C
CANNOT BE
USED
CANNOT BE
USED
iCAM501U
CLASS
1DIVISION 1
OK, T4 at 55
o
C OK, T4 at 55
o
C OK, T3C at 50
o
C OK, T3C at
50
o
C

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1.3.2 iCAM502
Warning! For ATEX/IECEx GROUP II applications, Duracell Plus MN1500, Duracell
Procell MN1500, Duracell Procell PC1500, Energizer E91 or Panasonic
LR6XWA cells may be used with the iCAM502.
Warning! NOTE THE DIFFERENT TEMPERATURE CLASSSIFICATION of T3 at 60
o
C
when Duracell Procell PC1500, Energizer E91 or Panasonic LR6XWA
cells are used.
Warning! For ATEX/IECEx GROUP II applications ONLY, the user shall not carry
more than a maximum of 2 spares of the approved cells listed above into
the hazardous area. Precautions shall be taken to prevent short
circuiting of un-protected cell terminals. Discharged cells shall be
removed from the hazardous area.
Warning! For ATEX/IECEx GROUP I applications, ONLY Duracell Plus MN1500 or
Duracell Procell MN1500 cells may be used with the iCAM502.
Warning! For ATEX/IECEx GROUP I applications, the changing of cells in the
hazardous area, or the transportation of spare cells into the hazardous
area is NOT PERMITTED.
Warning! The user shall NOT mix different cells in ANY application
Note Duracell Plus MN1500 and Duracell Procell MN1500 cells are equivalent
Warning! For ATEX/IECEx GROUP II applications, note that the rated ambient
temperature range of the equipment is from -20
o
C to 60
o
C.
Warning! For ATEX/IECEx GROUP I applications, note that the rated ambient
temperature range of the equipment is from 0
o
C to 60
o
C.
Warning! Any connection to the iCAM502 USB port must NOT be made in a
hazardous area.
Warning! If any damage to the iCAM502 is found which may invalidate the required
safety minimum IP rating (IP54 for ATEX/IECEx Group I applications,
IP20 for ATEX/IECEx Group II applications) the iCAM502 shall be
removed from the hazardous area.
Important Any repairs or replacement of parts MUST be performed by the
manufacturer or its nominated sub-contractor or agent.
Important The iCAM502 contains no user serviceable parts. The main part of the
enclosure must not be opened under any circumstances.

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Table 2Cells approved for use with iCAM502 units
Application
Duracell
Plus
MN1500
Duracell
Procell
MN1500
Duracell
Procell
PC1500
Energizer
E91
Panasonic
LR6XWA
iCAM502
ATEX/IECEx
GROUP II
OK, T4 at
60
o
C
OK, T4 at
60
o
C
OK, T3 at
60
o
C
OK, T3 at
60
o
C
OK, T3 at
60
o
C
iCAM502
ATEX/IECEx
GROUP I
OK at 60
o
C OK at 60
o
C
CANNOT BE
USED
CANNOT BE
USED
CANNOT
BE USED

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2 User Guide
2.1 Preparing for Use
The iCAM50x is shipped with a protective film fitted to the front and rear windows. This
should be removed carefully before use.
The iCAM50x may be used with the protective rubber over-boot supplied. Only the rubber
over-boot supplied by Extronics should be as it is made from electrostatically-dissipative
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2.2 Changing/Installing Batteries
Warning! For iCAM501U refer to notes in section 1.3.1, and refer to Table 1 for
permitted cells.
Warning! For iCAM502 refer to notes in section 1.3.2, and refer to Table 2 for
permitted cells.
To change or install the batteries in the iCAM50x, turn the screw as indicated below to
remove the cover:
Install the batteries in the correct orientation (indicated on the enclosure) and close the lid
again:
Battery
Compartment
USB Port

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2.3 Powering On/Off
Information The iCAM50x must be fully powered on before plugging a USB cable into
the camera or taking a picture. This will be indicated when the green LED
has stopped flashing rapidly.
The Green LED will flash rapidly for ~10 seconds & the Blue and Red LED will flash briefly.
The Green LED then goes solid when ready. The Green LED flashing slowly (approximately
1 flash per second) indicates a low battery level.
The diagram above shows how to power on the iCAM50x. The same procedure is required to
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2.4 Taking a Picture
1. Press and hold the picture button until the Green LED starts flashing rapidly.
2. Wait for the Green LED to stop flashing before moving the camera.
2.5 Picture Quality
To indicate a good picture has been taken, all three LED’s flash TOGETHER three times and
you will hear a beep.

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To indicate a bad picture, the three LED’s flash IN SEQUENCE three times from right to left
i.e. red, blue, green etc.
The iCAM50x will still store the picture even if it is indicated as having poor quality. The
reason for this is that factors such as the lighting conditions may mean it is not possible to
get a perfect picture, and a poor one is better than no picture. However it is strongly
recommended that another picture is taken.
If the flash is required when taking a picture in low lighting conditions, turn the flash on as
indicated in the next section.
2.5.1 Image blur analysis feature
Images are analysed for characteristics of blurring, and given a score, which is in turn
compared with a threshold based on the average light level in the image. Good or bad
images are indicated using the LED sequence previously described.
However, the reliability of the image analysis function is dependent on the nature of the
scene being photographed. Images which contain little or no details such as edges (for
example a blank wall) may be indicated as blurred when they are in-fact acceptable.
Therefore the user should bear this limitation in mind when taking pictures, and it is
suggested that users should take some practice shots to get a ‘feel’ for the way in which this
software behaves.
2.6 Using the flash
Press the flash button and the red LED will start to flash. The LED will become solid
indicating the flash is ready for use. The green LED flashing slowly indicates low battery.
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Note: The flash can take up to 20 seconds to fully charge when the batteries are depleted.
2.6.1 Variable flash brightness
The purpose of this feature is to reduce the incidence of over-exposure of images when
close-up shots of reflective surfaces are taken with the flash; when the flash is enabled, and
a shot is triggered, a short low-brightness ‘ranging’ flash pulse will firstly be seen,
immediately followed by the image capture flash. The iCAM50x software rapidly analyses the
reflected light level from the ranging pulse, and adjusts the brightness of the flash
accordingly. However, this system is not infallible, and so the flash may still be too bright
under some circumstances. The camera will indicate a bad image if the light level is
extremely high, but if you are trying to photograph text close-up on a reflective rating plate for
example, it is strongly recommended to use ambient lighting where possible.
2.6.2 Compatibility of the iCAM50x LED flash with optical flame detection equipment
The flash LEDs fitted to the iCAM50xoperate with a peak wavelength of 440nm (with a
secondary lower peak at 550nm). Therefore the majority of the light emitted is towards the
blue end of the visible spectrum.
Typical UV/IR flame detectors operate in the 180-260nm UV range and the 2000-4000nm IR
range. Consequently the majority of the energy emitted by the flash on the iCAM50x is well
outside of the operating range of typical flame detectors.
However, Extronics have not done any testing of the iCAM50x with optical flame detectors,
so we cannot guarantee compatibility with any specific model of detector.
If you do find that particular sensors may be activated by the flash, it can be turned off by the
user with the press of a key as per the operating instructions.
Flash
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2.7 Voice record function
1. This feature allows a message to be associated with a picture. Press the record
button – the blue LED should illuminate, indicating the feature is enabled. Take a
picture in the usual way but CONTINUE to hold the picture button.
2. When the blue LED flashes, record your message and release picture button when
finished.
Note: The optimum distance is 10cm from the mouth which ensures that not too much
background noise is picked up. Once the audio recording is finished simply release the
button and the recording will be saved to the flash memory as a *.wav file with the same
filename as the image file.
Record
Button
iCAM50x LED Flash Spectral Response

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2.8 Connecting the iCAM50xto a computer
Note The iCAM50x does not require the installation of any drivers
Simply turn on the iCAM50x, connect the USB cable to a Windows 7, Vista or XP computer
and follow the onscreen instructions.
2.9 Downloading Pictures and Audio
The iCAM50x has been designed to use the widely supported Picture Transfer Protocol
(PTP) to allow it to easily communicate with multiple operating systems without having to
install drivers. This is supported by Windows XP and above, and also by most versions of
Linux.
The iCAM50x images are stored with the time and date shown in the filename, and the
properties of the file also contain the date and time the picture was taken. This date and time
is also stamped within the image. The iCAM50x automatically generates files with the
following name structure:
Camera
Pictures
Audio
iCAM501U iCAM501_HHMMSS-DDMMYYY.jpg iCAM501_HHMMSS-DDMMYYY.aud.wav
iCAM502 iCAM502_HHMMSS-DDMMYYY.jpg iCAM502_HHMMSS-DDMMYYY.aud.wav
Where:
HH = Hour,MM = Minutes,SS = Seconds,DD = Day,MM = Month,YYYY = Year

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Example of iCAM50x image time stamping
If the clock on the iCAM50x has not been set, and the camera has been stored without
batteries for an extended period of time, the camera will use filenames in the format ‘DSCxx’.
To resolve this issue, set the clock as described in Section2.10.
To download the pictures and audio from the camera to a PC, remove the battery cover by
turning the screw, a mini USB socket is then visible. Plug the mini USB end of the USB cable
into this socket and the other standard USB plug end into the PC.
The iCAM50x must be powered on and the green status LED must be solid before
connecting to a host operating system, otherwise the operating system will not establish
communication with the camera. Once the green LED has become solid connect the
iCAM50x via a USB cable to the host computer.
2.9.1 Windows XP
Once the iCAM50x has been connected to a machine running Windows XP, communication
will automatically be established. A “balloon” icon will show up in the taskbar stating that
“Your new hardware is installed and ready to use”.
If the Windows ‘Autorun’ feature is enabled (it is enabled by default) a window like the one
below will be shown. By clicking on any of the listed programs and then clicking ok the files
currently on the camera will be displayed in the chosen application, by clicking cancel
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2.9.2 Windows Vista / Windows 7
Once the iCAM50x has been connected to a machine running Windows Vista or Windows 7,
communication will automatically be established. A “balloon” icon will show up like the one
pictured below:
If the Windows Autoplay feature is enabled (it is enabled by default) a window like the one
below will be shown. By clicking on any of the listed options and then clicking ok the files
currently on the camera will be displayed in the chosen application. By clicking the close
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2.9.2.1 Operation without windows 7 Autoplay
Simply browse to Computer\iCAM50x, and click on Internal NAND Flash as shown. Pictures
and audio are presented as a list of files
2.10 Setting Time and Date of the iCAM50x
The iCAM50x has an internal clock which is used to time code the JPEG file with information
on when a picture and audio file was taken. The internal clock will need to be set when the
camera is first used or when the batteries have been removed for an extended period of
time. If the time and date is not set the JPEG files will have an incorrect time code embedded
into the file, and the filename will be in the DSCxxx format.
2.10.1 Setting Time and Date in Windows XP
Attach the iCAM50x to the machine running Windows XP once the green status LED has
turned solid. Navigate to ‘My Computer where an icon for the iCAM50x will be displayed as
shown below. Right click on the iCAM50x icon and click properties.
When the camera is first plugged in click ‘Properties’ and the following display is likely to be
shown.