extronics iCAM501 User manual
Operating Manual
iCAM501
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 326264 (See Last Page for Revision Details)
©2009 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
1Safety Information and Notes.............................................................................. 4
1.1Storage of this Manual................................................................................... 4
1.2List of Notes .................................................................................................. 4
2User Guide.......................................................................................................... 5
2.1Changing/Installing Batteries......................................................................... 5
2.2Powering on/Off............................................................................................. 6
2.3Installing the iCAM501 With an Operating System........................................ 6
2.3.1Windows XP............................................................................................ 7
2.3.2Windows Vista / Windows 7.................................................................... 8
2.4Setting Time and Date of the iCAM501......................................................... 8
2.4.1Setting Time and Date in Windows XP................................................... 9
2.4.2Setting Time and Date in Windows Vista.............................................. 10
2.4.3Setting Time and Date in Windows 7.................................................... 10
2.4.4Setting Time and Date in Apple OSX.................................................... 11
2.5Configuring How the Camera Behaves With Windows XP.......................... 12
2.6Configuring How the Camera Behaves With Windows Vista/Windows 7 .... 13
2.7Configuring How the Camera Behaves With Apple OSx............................. 13
2.8Camera Setup and Taking Pictures............................................................. 16
2.8.1Enabling The Flash............................................................................... 16
2.8.2Enabling the Audio Recording Feature................................................. 17
2.8.3Image blur analysis feature................................................................... 18
2.8.4Variable flash brightness....................................................................... 19
2.8.5Compatibility of the iCAM501 LED flash with optical flame detection
equipment.......................................................................................................... 19
2.8.6Audio recording..................................................................................... 20
2.9Downloading Pictures and Audio................................................................. 20
2.9.1Manually Downloading Pictures & Audio .............................................. 21
2.9.2Using Windows XP Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard................. 22
2.9.3Using Windows XP Automatic Picture Download Feature.................... 25
2.9.4Using Windows Vista / Windows 7 Import Pictures and Videos Wizard 25
2.10Upgrading Firmware................................................................................. 28
2.11Error Codes.............................................................................................. 29
3Structure and Function...................................................................................... 30
3.1Intended Purpose Usage............................................................................. 30
3.2Transportation and Storage......................................................................... 30
3.3Authorized Persons..................................................................................... 30
3.4Cleaning and Maintenance.......................................................................... 30
3.5Safety Precautions ...................................................................................... 30
3.6Cleaning and Maintenance Intervals ........................................................... 31
3.7Aggressive substances and environments.................................................. 31
3.8Exposure to external stresses..................................................................... 31
4Technical Data .................................................................................................. 32
5Certification ....................................................................................................... 33
6ATEX Certificate/IECEx Certificate.................................................................... 34
7Manual Revision................................................................................................ 40
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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.
1.2 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
Warning! ONLY Duracell Plus MN1500 or Duracell Procell MN1500 cells may be used with
the iCAM501. Note MN1500 may be stated as PC1500 dependant upon supplier.
Warning! DO NOT take more than ONE spare pair of Duracell Plus MN1500 or Duracell
Procell MN1500 cells into a hazardous area.
Warning! Any connection to the iCAM501 USB port must NOT be made in a hazardous
area.
Warning! If the iCAM501 is dropped, it must be inspected for damage. If any cracks in the
case are found which invalidate the IP rating, the iCAM501 must NOT be used in
a hazardous area.
Important Any repairs or replacement of parts MUST be performed by the manufacturer or
its nominated sub contractor or agent.
Important The iCAM501 contains no user serviceable parts. The main part of the enclosure
must not be opened under any circumstances.
Information Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Extronics, the
manufacturer, could void the users right to operate the equipment.
Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at their own expense.
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2 User Guide
2.1 Changing/Installing Batteries
To change or install the batteries in the iCAM501 turn the screw as indicated below
to remove the cover
Warning! ONLY Duracell Plus MN1500 or Duracell Procell MN1500 cells may be
used with the iCAM501. Note MN1500 may be stated as PC1500
dependant upon supplier.
Warning! DO NOT take more than ONE spare of Duracell Plus MN1500 or Duracell
Procell MN1500 cells into a hazardous area.
Install the batteries in the correct orientation (indicated on the enclosure) and close
the lid again.
Use a coin to turn the screw
anti-clockwise, the lid should
then pop up.
To close it again, turn the
coin clockwise, the screw
should click into place once
correctly seated.
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2.2 Powering on/Off
Information The iCAM501 must be fully powered on before plugging a USB cable into
the camera or to take a picture. This will be indicated when the green
LED has stopped flashing.
The diagrams above show how to power on the iCAM501. The same procedure is
required to turn the iCAM501 off. Once it is turned off no LEDs should be lit.
2.3 Installing the iCAM501 With an Operating System
This section will provide details on how to install the iCAM501 to be used with a
supported host operating system. Although the iCAM501 supports various Linux
Green LED will flash for ~10
seconds while the camera boots.
The Blue and Red LED will flash
briefly during boot up. The Green
LED then goes solid when ready
for operation.
Press and hold the “FLASH”
and “RECORD” buttons
simultaneously until the “ON”
LED starts to flash green.
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versions with the PTP library installed and Mac OsX 10.x this manual only focuses on
Windows operating systems. The iCAM501 is PTP compliant so should work in the
same way as many other digital cameras do with various operating systems
The iCAM501 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 ICAM501 via a USB cable to the host computer.
2.3.1 Windows XP
Once the iCAM501 has been connected to a machine running Windows XP, the
drivers and software required to establish communication between them will
automatically be installed. 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 nothing will open.
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Information on customizing the way the iCAM501 interacts with Windows XP can be
found in section 2.5
2.3.2 Windows Vista / Windows 7
Once the iCAM501 has been connected to a machine running Windows Vista or
Windows 7, the drivers and software required to establish communication between
them will automatically be installed. 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 button nothing will happen.
Information on customizing the way the iCAM501 interacts with Windows
Vista/Windows 7 can be found in section 2.6
2.4 Setting Time and Date of the iCAM501
The iCAM501 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 flat 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.
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2.4.1 Setting Time and Date in Windows XP
Attach the iCAM501 to the machine running Windows XP once the green status LED
has turned solid. Navigate to my computer where an icon for the iCAM501 will be
displayed as shown below. Right click on the iCAM501 icon and click properties.
When the camera is first plugged in click properties and the following display is likely
to be shown.
If there are large numbers of pictures on the iCAM501 this may take some minutes
as it will download thumbnails for the pictures when it is first plugged in. If it is taking
an excessive amount of time try unplugging the USB cable and then reconnecting the
device.
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Now to set the time, simply click the set time button, it will then synchronize with the
current Windows system time, you must therefore ensure that the Windows system
time is also set correctly.
2.4.2 Setting Time and Date in Windows Vista
It is currently not possible to set the time and date of the iCAM501 using Windows
Vista. This is due to Microsoft changing its PTP driver from thatthat used with
Windows XP. The driver does still allow files to be downloaded from the iCAM501.
2.4.3 Setting Time and Date in Windows 7
As with Windows Vista the PTP driver written by Microsoft does not allow the time of
the camera to be set.
If you are running Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise or ultimate it is possible to set
the iCAM501 by downloading and using Windows XP mode. Please download
document 328303 from the iCAM501 page at www.extronics.com. This will detail how
to download, install and use Windows XP mode.
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