InterTest Shot PTZ-550A HD Installation and operating instructions

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PTZ-550A HD
Inspection System
Operation & Service Manual - EM19952
To avoid injury, read and understand documentation for each system component
prior to operation. Direct any questions about operation to InterTest at
[phone] or se[email protected]
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Table of Contents
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
Introduction 3
Customer Support 4
Warranty Information 5
Unpacking & Inspection 6
Assembly 7
Operation 8
Care & Maintenance 17
Safety 19
Service Records 20
Replacing Camera Module* 21
*4-page appendix
©2013 iShot and Intertest are registered trademarks of InterTest, Inc.
Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1 .0 Introduction
Congratulations for your investment in the iShot® PTZ-550A HD Camera System;
InterTest’s pan, tilt and zoom visual inspection system for the world’s most challenging
remote vision applications. All iShot® systems combine high resolution RVI
instrumentation with precision inspection camera positioning mechanisms to cover a
wide range of visual inspection needs.
An operator can conduct high quality inspections at long distances with the PTZ-550A
HD Camera System. InterTest Inc.’s engineers designed it with functionality, ruggedness
and ease-of-use in mind. The camera is designed and built to fit in small openings (as
small as 5.50 inches in diameter) and inspect large, low-lit vessels and containers.
Many features enhance the iShot®PTZ-550A HD Camera
System’s performance and versatility. These include:
Camera Control from a Singular Camera Control Unit
All camera movement controls and camera functions are controlled from the PTZ-550A
HD Camera Control Unit. Camera Movement options include Pan, Tilt and Pan/Tilt speed
control. Camera Controls Options include Auto Focus, Auto Shutter, Iris, Gain, Zoom and
Focus control.
Illumination Control
To attain a thorough remote visual examination of container internals, the PTZ-550A HD
Camera System was designed with illumination intensity control capability. Spot and Flood
lighting is remotely controlled in conjunction with the camera’s shutter, exposure and gain
control to ensure a properly illuminated image.
High-Quality, Robust Video Camera
The PTZ-550A HD Camera System uses a Sony FCB-EV7500 camera that delivers
crisp, high-resolution HD video images. Using a high-quality 1/2.8" CCD image
sensor and a 30x optical zoom lens (and 12x digital zoom), the FCB-EV7500 delivers full
HD color video. This camera module is housed in a durable, anodized aluminum housing
that can withstand many hazardous environments. The camera head uses an IP-67 rated
connector which allows submersion in water up 100’.
Movement Control with Generous Movement Envelope
With Pan and Tilt motor control, the PTZ-550A HD Camera head can rotate continuously
360 degrees and tilt a total of 245 degrees. The total operating envelop from a fixed
mount is a 7.25 inch diameter sphere.

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2 .0 Customer Support
Service and support for all InterTest products is available by calling [phone]. We
welcome comments, suggestions and technical inquiries by fax at [phone]
or email: [email protected].
Refer to page 5 for InterTest’s one-year limited warranty on parts and materials. Be sure to
read all warranty information, register your product on-line at www.intertest.com and
save this manual for future reference.
If your system requires service, please contact our Customer Service team at:
InterTest, Inc.
303 Route 94
Columbia, NJ 07832
Office: 908-496-8008
Toll free in USA - 800-535-3626
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]

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3.0 Warranty
InterTest, Inc. guarantees products manufactured by InterTest, Inc. to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year, from the date of original
purchase.All other products not manufactured by InterTest, Inc. will carry the OEM’s
original limited warranty, which will be passed to the purchaser through and supported by
InterTest, Inc. InterTest, Inc.’s obligation under this limited warranty shall be confined to
the repair or exchange of any part, or parts thereof, that prove defective under normal use
and service for which the product was intended and/or designed for.
This limited warranty covers conditions that upon our examination, at our facility, shall
disclose, to our satisfaction, to be defective.
This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including the
warranties of merchantability and fitness for use and of all other obligations or liabilities
on our part, and we neither assume, nor authorize any other person to assume for us, any
other liabilities in connection with the sale of InterTest, Inc. equipment. This warranty shall
not apply to any equipment that has been subject to accident, negligence, alteration, abuse,
unauthorized repair, improper storage, or other misuse.
This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser and cannot be assigned or
transferred to any third party without express written consent from InterTest, Inc.
This limited warranty does not apply to consumable items, expendable items or normal
wear and tear, nor does it apply to failure due to radiation, overheating, or use outside the
specified range of environmental operating conditions.
Additionally, InterTest, Inc. assumes no responsibility, either expressed or implied,
regarding the improper usage of this equipment or interpretation of test data derived from
this product. InterTest, Inc.’s responsibility and obligations, in all cases, are limited strictly
to the repair and/or replacement costs outlined above.
The laws of the State of New Jersey shall govern this warranty.
Note: In the event that the equipment cannot be returned to InterTest, Inc., for whatever reason,
the customer agrees to pay for all travel and living expenses incurred to have an InterTest, Inc.
representative evaluate, assess or affect a warranty repair in the field.

4.0 Unpacking&Inspection
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Before setting up the PTZ-550A HD, verify that all components are present and that
none has suffered physical damage in transit.
Remove all tape and packing material from the components. Next, carefully inspect each
piece for damage and/or missing parts. Inspect all control panel knobs and switches for
proper operation. If any portion of the system has suffered damage during shipment,
please notify InterTest at once.
Retain all packing material for use in the event that the system or system components
need to be shipped in the future.
The Shipment Contains:
FIGURE 1
A. 100’ PTZ-550A HD Camera Cable
(cable shown on reel)
B. Impulse Connector
C. PTZ-550A HD Motor Assembly
D. PTZ-550A HD Camera Assembly
E. Flood and Spot Lamps
F. PTZ-550A HD Camera Control Unit
G. PTZ-550A HD Camera Cable Reel
H. PTZ-550A HD Carrying Case
A
B
E
D
C
F
G
H

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5 .0 Assembly
5.1 Equipment Placement
When not in use, ensure the PTZ-550A HD Camera system remains in its carrying
case for protection. When in use, the control unit should be within easy reach for an
operator and within sight of the monitor. Both control box and monitor should be
placed on a clear, flat surface. Mind the power and video cables as well as the 100
foot control cable. Keep the cables clear of walk ways and avoid potential pinch
points at all times.
5.2 PTZ-550A HD Camera System Setup
**Refer to the back and front Control Panel Layout in the 6.0 Operation Section (Figure 2 & 3 page 8) **
1) Turn the Main Power Switch (A) to OFF on the front of the control unit.
2) Connect the power cable to A/C Power Inlet (L) on the back of the control unit. Plug the other
end of the power cable to an electrical socket.
3) Connect the PTZ-550A HD Camera Cable’s large Mil Spec, bayonet-style connector to the
Camera port (M) on the back of the control unit. The PTZ-550A HD Camera Cable’s Mil Spec
connector is keyed and must be lined up properly to connect. Once in line, turn the bayonet
locking ring ¼ turn clockwise to ensure the proper connection.
4) Connect the PTZ-550A HD Camera Cable’s Impulse connector to the base of the PTZ-550A
HD Camera Head. The Impulse connector is keyed and must be lined up properly to attach.
Once in line, thread the locking ring clockwise until snug to ensure the proper connection.
5) Connect the BNC composite video cablesto the Y, Pr and Pb port (N) on the back of the control
unit.
6)Connect the opposite ends of the BNC composite video cables to the Y, Pr and Pb monitor
inputs.
7)Turn the Main Power Switch (A) to ON and turn the monitor ON. Wait 15 seconds for the PTZ-
550 head to initialize and to produce a picture on the monitor before use. The pan, tilt, zoom, and
other camera controls will now operate
the PTZ-550 Camera System.

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6 .0 Operation
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
A. Main Power ON/OFF
B. Menu and Frame Freeze
C. Shutter Speed Control
D. Auto Focus/Exposure Set
E. Pan & Tilt Speed Control
F. Pan & Tilt Control
G. Gain Control
H. Iris Control
I. Flood Lamp Intensity
J. Spot Lamp Intensity
K. Zoom and Focus Control
A
B
C
G
D
H
E
I
J
F
K
L
N
O
P
Q
L. AC Power Inlet and Fuse
M. RS-232 Control
Connector
N. Camera Control Cable
Connector
O. Y Composite Connector
P. Pb Composite Connector
Q. Pr Composite Connector
M
O

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6 .0 Operation
6.1 Pan & Tilt Functions
The pan and tilt function of the PTZ-550A HD Camera head can be controlled using the
4-way toggle switch (Figure 4.1), on the front panel of the Control Box. UP tilts the
camera head up to +195 degrees from origin (Figure 4.3), DOWN tilts the camera head
down to -50 degrees from origin (Figure 4.3).
RIGHT pans the entire motor and camera head assembly continuously 360 degrees to the
right. LEFT pans continuously to the left (Figure 4.1).
The speed of these functions can be adjusted using the Speed control knob (E). Turn the
knob clockwise to increase the pan & tilt speed. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to
decrease the speed (Figure 4.2)
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FIGURE 4

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6 .0 Operation
6.2 Zoom & Focus Control
The Zoom function of the PTZ-550A HD Camera head can be controlled using the 4-way
toggle switch (J) on the front panel of the Control Box. UP zooms in on picture, DOWN
zooms out on picture (Figure 5.1).
To manually adjust the focus, use the 4-way toggle switch (Figure 5.1). RIGHT focuses
near and LEFT focuses far.
To return the camera to Auto Focus, push UP on the Auto Focus/Auto Exposure rocker
switch (Figure 5.2).
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FIGURE 5
6.3 Automatic Exposure Control
It is recommended that the PTZ-550A HD Camera System be operated in Auto
Exposure mode. This can be toggled by pressing DOWN on the Auto Focus/Auto
Exposure rocker switch (D) (Figure 6). This mode takes control of the camera’s shutter,
iris, and gain to deliver the best possible image to the display based upon current
operating conditions. NOTE: the camera will leave Auto Exposure mode when any
of the Shutter, Iris, or Gain switches (C, H, and G) are manually adjusted.

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6 .0 Operation
FIGURE 6
6.4 Lamp Intensity Control
The PTZ-550A HD head uses 2 35-watt halogen lamp modules, one spot and one flood,
which are installed on the top of the camera head. To adjust the intensity of the Flood
Lamp, turn the Main Lamp Intensity knob (Figure 7) clockwise to brighten, and turn
counter-clockwise to dim.
To adjust the intensity of the Spot Lamp, turn the Aux. Lamp Intensity knob (Figure 7)
clockwise to brighten, and turn counter-clockwise to dim.
FIGURE 7

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6 .0 Operation
6.5 Camera Iris Control
The iris is a physical opening within the lens that controls how much light reaches the
camera sensor. In some conditions it may be beneficial to manually adjust the iris on the
PTZ-550A HD Camera System. To open the iris, press UP on the Iris Control rocker
switch (Figure 8), to close the iris press DOWN.
NOTE: The camera will leave Auto Exposure mode when any of the Iris, Shutter, or Gain
switches (C, H, and G) are manually adjusted. Incremental pushes are required to operate
this switch. Holding down the switch will NOT continuously make adjustments.
FIGURE 8
6.6 Camera Shutter Control
The shutter speed electronically controls exposure time and frame rate of the camera. A
slow shutter speed provides a brighter image with a slower refresh rate. A fast shutter
speed provides a dimmer image with a faster refresh rate. To increase the shutter speed,
press UP on the Shutter Control rocker switch (Figure 9) and to decrease the shutter speed,
press DOWN.
NOTE: The camera will leave Auto Exposure mode when any of the Iris, Shutter, or Gain
switches (C, H, and G) are manually adjusted. Incremental pushes are required to operate
this switch. Holding down the switch will NOT continuously make adjustments.

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6 .0 Operation
FIGURE 9
6.7 Camera Gain Control
The gain electronically controls the brightness of the image. Increased gain provides a
brighter picture with a more noise or graininess of the image. Decreased gain provides a
dimmer picture with less noise or graininess of the image. Some application conditions
might require the camera to operate with more or less gain. To increase the gain, press UP
on the Gain Control rocker switch (G) and to decrease the gain, press DOWN.
NOTE: The camera will leave Auto Exposure mode when any of the Iris, Shutter, or Gain
switches (C, H, and G) are manually adjusted. Incremental pushes are required to operate
this switch. Holding down the switch will NOT continuously make adjustments.
FIGURE 10

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6 .0 Operation
6.8Menu Pages and Functions
Accessing Menu Pages and Functions:
•Press UP on MENU/EXIT (B) to enter Menu Page 1. Press UP again to enter Menu Page 2.
Press UP again to enter Menu Page 3.
•Scroll through Menu options: Press DOWN on ZOOM WIDE joystick (K) to scroll down.
Press UP on ZOOM TELE joystick to scroll up.
•Scrolling and selecting Menu settings has lag time. Please allow a brief moment between
button presses.
Menu Page 1:
• Zoom Speed: 0 – 7: Press Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT to increase, LEFT to decrease
• Digital Zoom Enable: ON/OFF: Press Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT or LEFT to toggle
• Focus Speed: 0 – 7: Press Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT to increase, LEFT to decrease
• Near Focus Limit: 1cm, 11cm, 30cm, 0.8m, 1.2m, 1.4m, 1.7m, 2m, 2.5m, 3.1m, 4.2m, 6m, 10m,
20m, Infinity: Press Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT to increase, LEFT to decrease
• AF Sensitivity: ON/OFF: Press Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT or LEFT to toggle
• Backlight: ON/OFF: Press Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT or LEFT to toggle
• Mirror: ON/OFF: Press Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT or LEFT to toggle
• Picture Flip: ON/OFF: Press Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT or LEFT to toggle
• Infrared: ON/OFF: Press Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT or LEFT to toggle
Refer to FIGURE 2

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6 .0 Operation
Menu Page 2:
• Auto Infrared: ON/OFF: Press Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT or LEFT to toggle
• Wide Dynamic: ON/OFF: Press Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT or LEFT to toggle
• High Resolution: ON/OFF: Press Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT or LEFT to toggle
• Stabilize: ON/OFF: Press Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT or LEFT to toggle
• Resolution: 720p/25, 720p/29.97, 720p/50, 720p/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080i/59.94, 1080p/25,
1080p/29.97, 1080p/50, 1080p/59.94
Change to: Select resolution, press Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT or LEFT to
toggle***
Proceed - N to Y – Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT to proceed. Please allow 15
seconds
• Setting Reset/Save/Recall: Press Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT or LEFT to toggle
Proceed – N to Y – Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT to proceed
Reset – Reset camera to factory settings. Please allow 15 seconds
Save – Save current menu settings. Please allow 15 seconds
Recall – Recall last saved menu settings. Please allow 15 seconds
*** WARNING: Not all monitors support available resolutions of the PTZ-550A HD. If an
unsupported resolution is selected, there will be no video. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REPOWER CONTROL UNIT. To revert back to viewable 1080I/59.94 resolution, click UP
once on OPEN IRIS.
FAILSAFE PROCEDURE: If Control Unit is powered down and powered back on in an
unsupported resolution: Click UP once on MENU/EXIT (B), wait 5 seconds, click UP once
again on MENU/EXIT (B), wait 5 seconds, click UP once on OPEN IRIS (H), wait 15 seconds
and the camera will revert to viewable 1080I/59.94 resolution.

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6 .0 Operation
Menu Page 3:
• Time Position: TOP/BOT: Press Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT or LEFT to toggle
• Time ON/OFF: ON/OFF: Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT or LEFT to toggle
• Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Month, Day and Year: Press Focus Near/Far joystick (K) RIGHT or
LEFT to toggle
• “Current Set Time”: Appears as set. If Displayed, will move to top or bottom upon closing
menu

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7 .0 Care & Maintenance
7.1 Overall System
•When not in use, store system in carrying case.
•Do not force any connector on cables into sockets on the control unit. All connectors
are keyed and must be lined up properly to connect.
•Always replace blown fuses with fuses provided by InterTest Inc. (EM62685) The control unit
uses a 4 amp Slow Blow Fuse. Refer to section 7.2.
•Never bypass the grounding circuits of system components.
•Bundle all excess cordage to prevent snagging
•To ensure long life of the PTZ-550A HD Camera System, keep system clean and free of
corrosive materials.
•With the exception of lamp, fuse replacements, and camera module refer all service to InterTest
technicians.
7.2 AC Fuse Replacements
1) Turn the power to the system to OFF using the rocker switch (Figure 2, A) on the front panel of the
Control Box.
2) Unplug the cable from the main power outlet and from the back panel (Figure 3, L).
3) Push down on the fuse holder located on the bottom of the plug receptacle on the rear of the
Control Box (Figure 3, L).
4) Remove the fuse holder and the defective fuse.
5) Replace the fuse with a new Slow Blow fuse.
6) Push the fuse holder back into place.
7) Plug the power cable into the receptacle and into the main power.
8) Power the system back to ON and resume inspection (Figure 2, A).

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7 .0 Care & Maintenance
7.3 35-Watt Halogen Lamp Replacement
1) Verify the camera is completely dry and the power is OFF (Figure 2, A) and unplugged (Figure 3,
L).
2) Unscrew the lamp cap and remove the front piece (Figure 1, E).
3) Remove the lamp from the socket by pulling it directly outward.
4) Replace the lamp with a new one purchased through InterTest Inc. (EM142540 for the Flood
Lamp, EM63004 for the Spot Lamp)
5) Inspect the O-ring for damage. Replace the O-ring if there is any question to its integrity (this is
essential to waterproof the unit).
6) Clean the O-ring to ensure it is free from dirt and debris.
7) Re-lubricate the O-ring using silicone lubrication.
7.4 Camera Module Replacement
*See PTZ-550A HD Replacing Camera Module Appendix (page 21)

8.0 Safety
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Use in Radiated Environment
If putting the PTZ-550A HD into a radiation environment, take all necessary and
lawful precautions to care and store the hot unit after removal. Intertest Inc.’s
Warranty (page 5) is void if the PTZ-550A HD is used in a radiated environment.
The unit cannot be sent to Intertest Inc.’s facility for repair.
Moving Components
The PTZ-550A HD Camera Inspection System containsmoving
parts. Keep clear of all moving components to prevent injury.
Hot Surfaces
The 35-watt flood and spot lamps become very hot after prolonged use. Do not handle the
lamp enclosures or attempt to replace lamps after prolonged use.

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9.0 Service Records
Product:
PTZ-550A HD Camera System
EM Number: EM19952
Serial Number:
Date ofPurchase:
Date Service Performed
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