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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Document Number 405444-1.0
©2014 Extronics Limited. This document is Copyright Extronics limited.
Extronics reserve the right to change this manual and its contents without notice, the latest
version applies.

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Contents
1 Safety Information and Notes.........................................................................................................4
1.1 Storage of this Manual............................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Special Conditions For Safe Use ............................................................................................ 4
1.2.1 ATEX / IECEx.................................................................................................................. 4
(Taken from ITS09ATEX2868X Issue 3 Section 17 and IECExITS09.0027X Issue 2).................. 4
1.2.2 Class1 Division 1.............................................................................................................5
1.3 List of Notes............................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 iCAM50x cell compatibility....................................................................................................... 8
2 User Guide...................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Preparing for Use .................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Changing/Installing Batteries................................................................................................. 10
2.3 Powering On/Off.................................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Taking a Picture..................................................................................................................... 12
2.5 Picture Quality ....................................................................................................................... 12
2.5.1 Image blur analysis feature ........................................................................................... 13
2.6 Using the flash........................................................................................................................ 13
2.6.1 Variable flash brightness ...............................................................................................14
2.6.2 Compatibility of the iCAM50x LED flash with optical flame detection equipment......... 14
2.7 Voice record function............................................................................................................. 15
2.8 Connecting the iCAM50xto a computer.................................................................................16
2.9 Downloading Pictures and Audio...........................................................................................16
2.9.1 Windows XP .................................................................................................................. 17
2.9.2 Windows Vista / Windows 7 .......................................................................................... 18
2.10 Setting Time and Date of the iCAM50x.............................................................................19
2.10.1 Setting Time and Date in Windows XP .........................................................................19
2.10.2 Setting Time and Date in Windows Vista/ Windows 7................................................... 20
2.10.3 Using Windows XP Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard......................................... 22
2.10.4 Using Windows XP Automatic Picture Download Feature............................................25
2.10.5 Using Windows Vista / Windows 7 Import Pictures and Videos Wizard ....................... 25
2.11 Upgrading Firmware.......................................................................................................... 28
2.12 Error Codes ....................................................................................................................... 30
3 Structure and Function ................................................................................................................. 30
3.1 Intended Purpose Usage....................................................................................................... 30
3.2 Transportation and Storage................................................................................................... 30
3.3 Authorized Persons ............................................................................................................... 31
3.4 Cleaning and Maintenance.................................................................................................... 31
3.5 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................ 31
3.6 Cleaning and Maintenance Intervals.....................................................................................31
3.7 Aggressive substances and environments............................................................................ 31
3.8 Exposure to external stresses...............................................................................................31
4 Technical Data.............................................................................................................................. 32
4.1 iCAM501U ............................................................................................................................. 32
4.2 iCAM502................................................................................................................................ 33
5 Warranty Information .................................................................................................................... 34
6 Certification................................................................................................................................... 35
6.1 iCAM501U EC Declaration of Conformity (units dated before 18
th
July 2013) ................................. 35
6.2 iCAM501U / iCAM502 EC Declaration of Conformity (units dated after 18
th
July 2013) ................. 36
6.3 iCAM501U and iCAM502 USA Class 1 Division 1 Certificate of Compliance.......................38
(For all iCAM501U units, iCAM502 units dated after 18
th
July 2013 only)........................................ 38
6.4 iCAM501U and iCAM502 Canadian Class 1 Division 1 Certificate of Compliance...............40
(For all iCAM501U units, iCAM502 units dated after 18
th
July 2013 only)........................................ 40
6.5 ATEX / IECEx Certificates..................................................................................................... 42
7 Revision History............................................................................................................................ 42

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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. Dates of units can be found etched onto the battery cover.
1.2 Special Conditions For Safe Use
1.2.1 ATEX / IECEx
1.2.1.1 iCAM501U (Units dated before 18
th
July 2013)
(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 iCAM501U (Units dated after 18
th
July 2013) and iCAM502 (all date codes)
(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 iCAM502 (units dated before 18
th
July 2013)
iCAM502 units with date codes before 18
th
July 2013 are not Class 1 Division 1 approved.
1.2.2.2 iCAM501U (all date codes) and iCAM502 (units dated after 18
th
July 2013)
(Taken from FM approvals certificate 3042108 amended July 12
th
2013)
Special conditions for use;
1. Must be used with Battery specified in the Operations Manual 331684
2. Temperature code is T4, T1=-20
o
C to 55
o
C with Duracell Plus or Procell MN1500
batteries, or T3C, Ta=-20
o
C to 50
o
C with Duracell Procell PC1500 or Energizer E91
batteries.
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
1.3.1.1 Notes common to all iCAM501U and iCAM502 Units
Warning! Any connection to the iCAM50x USB port must NOT be made in a
hazardous area.
Warning! The user shall NOT mix different cells in ANY application
Warning! For ATEX/IECEx 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 ATEX/IECEx GROUP II and Class 1 Division 1 applications ONLY, the
user shall not carry more than a maximum of 2 spare approved 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! Warning! For ATEX/IECEx GROUP II applications ONLY the rated
ambient temperature range of the equipment is from -20
o
C to 60
o
C.

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Warning! For ATEX/IECEx 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 iCAM50x 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 iCAM50x 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 iCAM50x contains no user serviceable parts. The main part of the
enclosure must not be opened under any circumstances.
1.3.1.2 Notes specific to iCAM501U units dated before 18
th
July 2013
Warning! For ATEX/IECEx GROUP I and GROUP II applications, ONLY Duracell
Plus MN1500 or Duracell Procell MN1500 cells may be used with the
iCAM501U (see Table 1).
Warning! For Class 1 Division I applications, ONLY Duracell Plus MN1500, Duracell
Procell MN1500, Duracell Procell PC1500 or Energizer E91 cells may be
used with the iCAM501U (see Table 1).
Warning! For Class1 Division 1 applications NOTE THE DIFFERENT
TEMPERATURE CLASSIFICATION of T4 at 55
o
C when Duracell MN1500/
Duracell Procell MN1500 cells are used (see Table 1).
Warning! For Class1 Division 1 applications NOTE THE DIFFERENT
TEMPERATURE CLASSIFICATION of T3C at 50
o
C when Duracell
PC1500/Energizer E91 are used (see Table 1).

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1.3.1.3 Notes specific to iCAM502 units dated before 18
th
July 2013
Warning! For ATEX/IECEx GROUP II applications, ONLY Duracell Plus MN1500,
Duracell Procell MN1500, Duracell Procell PC1500, Energizer E91 or
Panasonic LR6XWA cells may be used with the iCAM502 (see Table 1).
Warning! For ATEX/IECEx GROUP I applications, ONLY Duracell Plus MN1500 or
Duracell Procell MN1500 cells may be used with the iCAM502 (see Table
1).
Warning! For ATEX/IECEx applications, NOTE THE DIFFERENT TEMPERATURE
CLASSSIFICATION of T3 at 60
o
C when Duracell Procell PC1500,
Energizer E91 or Panasonic LR6XWA cells are used (see Table 1).
1.3.1.4 Notes specific to iCAM501U and iCAM502 units dated after 18
th
July 2013
Warning! For ATEX/IECEx GROUP II applications, ONLY Duracell Plus MN1500,
Duracell Procell MN1500, Duracell Procell PC1500, Energizer E91 or
Panasonic LR6XWA cells may be used with the iCAM50x (see Table 1).
Warning! For ATEX/IECEx GROUP I applications, ONLY Duracell Plus MN1500 or
Duracell Procell MN1500 cells may be used with the iCAM50x (see Table
1).
Warning! For Class 1 Division I applications, ONLY Duracell Plus MN1500, Duracell
Procell MN1500, Duracell Procell PC1500 or Energizer E91 may be used
with the iCAM50x (see Table 1).
Warning! For ATEX/IECEx applications, NOTE THE DIFFERENT TEMPERATURE
CLASSSIFICATION of T3 at 60
o
C when Duracell Procell PC1500,
Energizer E91 or Panasonic LR6XWA cells are used (see Table 1).
Warning! For Class1 Division 1 applications NOTE THE DIFFERENT
TEMPERATURE CLASSIFICATION of T4 at 55
o
C when Duracell MN1500/
Duracell Procell MN1500 cells are used (see Table 1).
Warning! For Class1 Division 1 applications NOTE THE DIFFERENT
TEMPERATURE CLASSIFICATION of T3C at 50
o
C when Duracell
PC1500/Energizer E91 (see Table 1).

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1.4 iCAM50x cell compatibility
Table 1 iCAM50x Cell Compatibility
Camera Application
Duracell
Plus
MN1500
Duracell
Procell
MN1500
Duracell
Procell
PC1500
Energizer
E91 Panasonic LR6XWA
iCAM501U
dated
before
18
th
July
2013
ATEX/IECEx
GROUP II OK, T4
at 60
o
C OK, T4 at 60
o
C
CANNOT
BE
USED
CANNOT
BE USED
CANNOT
BE USED
ATEX/IECEx
GROUP I OK, T4
at 60
o
C OK, T4 at 60
o
C
CANNOT
BE
USED
CANNOT
BE USED
CANNOT
BE USED
CLASS
1
DIVISION 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 CANNOT BE USED
iCAM501U
dated
after
18
th
July
2013
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
ATEX/IECEx
GROUP I OK, T4
at 60
o
C OK, T4 at 60
o
C
CANNOT
BE
USED
CANNOT
BE USED
CANNOT
BE USED
CLASS
1
DIVISION 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 CANNOT BE USED
iCAM502
dated
before
18
th
July
2013
ATEX
/IECEx
GROUP II OK, T4
at 60
o
C OK, T4 at 60
o
C OK, T3 at 60
o
COK, T3 at 60
o
COK, T3 at 60
o
C
ATEX/IECEx
GROUP I OK, T4
at 60
o
C OK, T4 at 60
o
C
CANNOT
BE
USED
CANNOT
BE USED
CANNOT
BE USED
CLASS 1
DIVISION 1
Camera
not
C1D1
approved
Camera
not
C1D1
approved
Camera
not
C1D1
approved
Camera
not C1D1
approved
Camera
not C1D1
approved
iCAM502
dated
after
18
th
July
2013
ATEX
/IECEx
GROUP II OK, T4
at 60
o
C OK, T4 at 60
o
C OK, T3 at 60
o
COK, T3 at 60
o
COK, T3 at 60
o
C
ATEX/IECEx
GROUP I OK, T4
at 60
o
C OK, T4 at 60
o
C
CANNOT
BE
USED
CANNOT
BE USED
CANNOT
BE USED
CLASS
1
DIVISION 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 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
material.

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2.2 Changing/Installing Batteries
Warning! For iCAM501U refer to notes in section Error! Reference source not found.,
and refer to Error! Reference source not found. for permitted cells.
Warning! For iCAM502 refer to notes in section Error! Reference source not found.,
and refer to Error! Reference source not found. 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