GE TVC-BIRSR User manual

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Security
g1065696A
TruVision Bullet IR Camera
Pocket Guide

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Document num/rev: 1065696A (November 2008).
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Intended
use
Use this product only for the purpose it was designed
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FCC
compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference when the equipment is operated in a resi-
dential 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
EU
directives
2004/108/EC (EMC directive). Non-European manu-
facturers must designate an authorized representa-
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manufacturing representative is GE Security B.V.,
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this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. For proper
recycling, return this product to your local supplier
upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or
dispose of it at designated collection points. For more
information, visit www.recyclethis.info.
Regulatory

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Contacting us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Contact information . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Introduction
This is the GE TruVision Bullet IR Camera
Pocket Guide for models TVC-BIR-MR and
TVC-BIR-HR. This pocket guide describes a
standard installation.
Overview
The TruVision Bullet IR Camera consists of
the following:
• Camera with power and video output
cables
• Flying lead
Figure 1shows the parts of the camera, and
figure 2show the lens, IR LEDs, and the light
sensor.

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1
ASunshield BPower and video
cable
A B

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2
B
A
C
ALED IR lights (total
number of lights
varies by model)
BLens
CLight sensor

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Installation
Note: When installing the TVC-BIR-MR or
TVC-BIR-HR, please use the optional bracket,
TVC-BIR-WM, which is sold separately.
To install the camera, do the following.
1. Using the mount as a template, place
it level against the mounting surface
and mark the position of the
mounting holes.
2. Following all local codes, drill and
prepare the mounting holes.
3. Securely fasten the mount to the
mounting surface with the appro-
priate fasteners.
4. If needed, seal all mounting holes so
that no moisture can leak into the
mounting surface.

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5. Screw the camera into the mounting
bracket. Ensure that the camera is
firmly attached to the bracket.
6. Connect a 75 ohm coaxial video cable
to the video cable, and connect a 12
VDC power supply to the power cable.
7. Adjust the camera position and angle
as required.
Specifications
Image sensor 1/3 in. color CCD sensor
Total pixels NTSC: 811(H) x 508(V)
PAL: 795(H) x 596(V)
Effective pixels NTSC: 768(H) x 494(V)
PAL: 752(H) x 582(V)
Synchronizing system 2:1 internal
Scanning system NTSC: 525 lines, 60 fields
PAL: 625 lines, 50 fields
Video output 1.0 Vp-p / 75 ohm composite
Electronic shutter NTSC: 1/60 to 1/100,000 second
PAL: 1/50 to 1/100,000 second

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Variable Focal Lens TVC-BIR-MR: 3.5 to 12 mm
TVC-BIR-HR: 6 to 50 mm
IR cut On
DC drive type On
S/N ratio More than 48 dB (AGC off)
Minimum illumination TVC-BIR-MR:
0.07 lux color / F1.4
0.00 lux IR on
TVC-BIR-HR:
0.2 lux color / F1.6
0.00 lux IR on
Weatherproof IP67
IR distance TVC-BIR-MR:
82 ft. (25 m) (20 IR LEDs)
TVC-BIR-HR:
180 ft. (55 m) (40 IR LEDs)
IR trigger 3.1 lux / 3.7 lux (IR on/off)
Power supply 24 VAC/12 VDC

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Contacting us
For help installing, operating, maintaining,
and troubleshooting this product, refer to
this document and any other documentation
Current TVC-BIR-MR:
280 mA (IR OFF)
900 mA (IR ON)
TVC-BIR-HR:
280 mA (IR OFF)
1300 mA (IR ON)
Power consumption TVC-BIR-MR: 10 W maximum
TVC-BIR-HR: 14.3 W maximum
Weight TVC-BIR-MR: 1.7 lb. (0.75 kg)
TVC-BIR-HR: 2.1 lb. (0.93 kg)
Dimension
(W x H x diam.)
TVC-BIR-MR:
3 x 3.27 x 5.53 in.
(76 x 83 x 140.5 mm)
TVC-BIR-HR:
3.5 x 3.74 x 6.2 in.
(88 x 95 x 156.5 mm)
Operating temp. 14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C)
Storage temp. -4 to 158°F (-20 to 70°C)

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provided. If you still have questions, see
Contact information on page 10.
Note: Be ready at the equipment before
calling.
Online resources
Here are some useful links on our website
www.gesecurity.com:
Online library. From the Customer
Support menu, select the Resource Library
link. After you register and log on, you may
search for the documentation you need.1
(For translated manuals, contact your
local supplier.)
1. Many GE documents are provided in English only as
PDFs. To read these documents, you will need
Adobe Reader, which you can download free from
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Training. To view any available online
training for GE Security products, select
the Training link. (Online training is not
available for all products.)
Warranty and terms. From the Customer
Support menu, select Return and Warranty
Policy Statement or Terms and Conditions
Policy Statement.
Customer service and technical
support. From the Customer Support
menu, select Customer Service or
Technical & Application. Select a product
category for the contact information or
use the menu to select a location outside
the US.

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Contact information
North America
T: 888 GE Security. Toll-free in US, Puerto Rico, Canada.
503.885.5700 outside the toll-free area.
F: 888.329.0332 (Tualatin tech support)
561.998.6232 (Boca Raton tech support)
E: [e-mail]
[e-mail]
Latin America
T: 305.593.4301F:305.593.4300
E: [e-mail]
[e-mail]
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
W: At www.gesecurity.eu, select Customer Support.
China, India, Singapore, Taiwan, Southeast Asia
E: [e-mail]
Australia, New Zealand
E: [e-mail]