GE Security TruVision TVC-SD Series User manual

TruVision™ TVC-SD Series
Smoke Detector Camera
Installation Manual

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Smoke Detector Camera Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN................................................................4
1ATTACHING THE HOUSING AND CABLES..............................5
2ADJUSTING THE CAMERA...................................................8
APPENDIX A: UPGRADING OR ADDING CAMERAS ......................9
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS................................................11

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions before installing or operating this product.
Note: This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to
local codes.
This manual provides installation and operation information. To use this
document, you must have the following minimum qualifications:
• A basic knowledge of CCTV systems and components
• A basic knowledge of electrical wiring and low-voltage electrical
hookups
Conventions Used in this Manual
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* WARNING:
Improper use of this equipment can cause severe bodily injury or
equipment damage.
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Improper use of this equipment can cause equipment damage.
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1 ATTACHING THE HOUSING AND CABLES
Smoke detector camera units are shipped with one down-viewing
camera to the unit. All cameras (in units and upgrade kits) are shipped
already focused.
1) Use the adapter or the housing as a template and mark the positions
of the mounting holes on the mounting surface. See Figure 1.
2) Within the outline of the adapter or between the mounting holes of
the housing, cut a hole to accommodate the power and video
cables. See Figure 1.
Mounting holes
Cable-entry hole
(Large enough to
accommodate the
power and video
cables.)
Figure 1. Mounting and cable-entry holes for the adapter and housing
3) Follow your local building codes for drilling the mounting holes and
cutting the cable-entry hole.
4) If using the adapter, use the four surface-mount screws and anchors
to attach the adapter to the mounting surface. See Figure 3.
5) If you are adding cameras to your unit, follow the instructions in
section Appendix A: Upgrading or Adding Cameras.
6) If you need to verify or change the focus or field of view of your unit’s
camera(s), refer to section 2 Adjusting the Camera.
7) Locate an approved power source within reach of the unit’s power
transformer.

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8) Pull the facility video cable through the cable-entry hole in the
mounting surface.
9) Attach the provided BNC connector to the facility video cable.
Video out
10) Connect the video cable.
11) Insert the provided power
transformer into an approved
power source.
12 VDC power
Figure 2. Camera cables

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12) Attach the unit to the mounting surface. Be sure to rotate the housing
so that the camera(s) face the desired field of view. See Figure 3.
With mounting adapter
Screw anchors
Mounting adapter channel
Mounting adapter (optional)
Surface-mount screws
Housing (exterior)
Housing-to-adapter screws
Without mounting adapter
Screw anchors
Housing (exterior)
Surface-mount screws
Figure 3. Attaching the unit to the mounting surface

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2 ADJUSTING THE CAMERA
1) If you need to change a
camera’s focus, turn the lens.
Note: There is no set screw.
Figure 4. Focusing the camera
2) To position a camera, see
Figure 5.
Note: Positioning adjustments can
only be made to side viewing
cameras.
Figure 5. Positioning the camera
3) Return to step 7 of section 1 Attaching the Housing and Cables.

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APPENDIX A: UPGRADING OR ADDING CAMERAS
To upgrade or add cameras to an existing unit, perform the following:
1) If the housing is already installed, detach it from the adapter or the
mounting surface. Reverse the steps shown in Figure 3.
2) If you are adding a camera to your existing unit, perform the
following. Otherwise, proceed to step 3.
a) Carefully remove a section of black card cover from the screen
the camera will be mounted behind.
b) Locate an approved power source within reach of the camera’s
power transformer.
c) Pull another facility video cable through the cable-entry hole in
the mounting surface.
d) Attach the provided BNC connector to the facility video cable.
3) To verify or change the camera’s focus or field of view, go to section
2 Adjusting the Camera.

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4) Attach the additional
camera or replace
an existing camera
as shown in
Figure 6.
Figure 6. Attaching camera
Video out
5) Connect the video cable.
Note: The unit can be ordered with
multiple cameras. Each camera has
its own video and power cables.
6) Insert the provided power
transformer into an approved
power source.
Note: Value and Premier models
use a 12 VDC power transformer,
while Ultra models use a
12 VDC/24 VAC power transformer.
12 VDC power
Figure 7. Camera cables
7) To attach (or reattach) the housing to the adapter or the mounting
surface, go to step 12 in section 1 Attaching the Housing and
Cables. See Figure 3.

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CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
Model TVC-SDC2-HR TVD-SDS3-HR
Image sensor 1/3-in. interline transfer
CCD
1/3-in. interline transfer
CCD
Total Pixels NTSC: 811 (H) x 508 (V) NTSC: 811 (H) x 508 (V)
Effective Pixels NTSC: 768 (H) x 494 (V) NTSC: 768 (H) x 494 (V)
Scanning system 525 lines/ 60 fields 525 lines / 60 fields
Sync system 2:1 Internal 2:1 Internal
Resolution 550 TV lines 550 TV lines
S/N ratio >51 dB (AGC Off) >51 dB (AGC Off)
Electronic shutter AUTO 1/60 ~ 1/100,000
sec
AUTO 1/60 ~ 1/100,000
sec
Min. Illumination 0.4 Lux/F2.0 0.4 Lux/F2.0
Video output Composite 1.0 Vp-p/75 ΩComposite 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω
Lens Type Pinhole: 2.8mm Pinhole: 3.87mm
Power source DC12V DC12V
Current 100mA (Max) 100mA (Max)
Operating
Temperature
-10º to 50º C
14º to 122º F
-10º to 50º C
14º to 122º F
Storage
Temperature
-20º to 70º C
-4º to 158º F
-20º to 70º C
-4º to 158º F