Nuvico SD-Z18 User manual

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CONTENT VERIFICATION
Before installing the controller, please make sure that the following items are included in
the box:
1. Speed Dome Camera
2. Pendant Housing & Wall Mount
3. Instruction Manual
If any of these materials are missing, please contact the vendor or NUVICO customer
help desk immediately.

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DISCLAIMER
•While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this
guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or
omissions.
•NUVICO reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and
software described herein at any time without prior notice.
•No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without
prior written permission of NUVICO.
•NUVICO makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due
to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the Speed Dome Cameras, peripheral
devices, or unapproved/unsupported devices.

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WARNING AND CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCTTO RAIN
OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECTS THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR
OTHER OPENINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT.
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in the literature
WARNING
CAUTION
accompanying the product.

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FCC INFORMATION: 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 HIS OWN
EXPENSE.
CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
THIS CLASS A DIGITAL EQUIPMENT COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE A EST CONFORME À LA NORME
NMB-003 DU CANADA.
WARNING
THIS IS A CLASS A PRODUCT. IN A DOMESTIC ENVIRONMENT THIS
PRODUCT MAY CAUSE RADIO INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER
MAY BE REQUIRED TO TAKE ADEQUATE MEASURES.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Follow all instructions.
4. Do not use this equipment near water.
5. Clean only with dry cloth.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment.
10.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11.Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
12.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
equipment has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, the
equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
13.CAUTION - THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.
Use Certified/Listed Class 2 power supply transformer only.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DISCLAIMER..................................................................................................................2
WARNING AND CAUTION.............................................................................................3
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT.................................................................................4
CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ...................................................................................4
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.........................................................................................5
I. INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................8
Features .............................................................................................................................................8
II. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION..................................................................9
2.1 Typical System Configuration.....................................................................................................9
2.2 Basic Configuration of Speed Dome Camera System..............................................................10
2.3 Connecting the Speed Dome directly into the DVR .................................................................11
2.4 Connecting the Speed Dome into the Controller via J-box......................................................11
2.5 Connecting Both Speed Dome and DVR via J-box ..................................................................12
2.6 Principle of Termination............................................................................................................14
2.7 Dome Camera Address (ID).......................................................................................................16
2.8 Setting Protocols ....................................................................................................................16
2.9 Connections...............................................................................................................................17
3.0 Mounting the Dome Camera......................................................................................................18
3.1 Power on and Boot-up Sequence .............................................................................................19
III. PROGRAM & OPERATION.....................................................................................20
Dome Camera Selection..................................................................................................................20
3.1 FUNCTIONS................................................................................................................................20
3.1.1 HOME FUNCTION (MENU =>FUNCTIONS => HOME FUNCTION)...................................................................................21
3.1.2 PRESET (MENU => FUNCTIONS => PRESET Short Cut:PRST ).......................................................................................22
3.1.3 PATTERN (MENU => FUNCTIONS => PATTERNS or Shortcut: PTRN).............................................................................24
3.1.4 SCAN ( MENU => FUNCTIONS => SCAN or Shortcut: SCAN)..........................................................................................25
3.1.5 TOUR (or MENU => FUNCTIONS => TOUR, Short Cut: TOUR) ...................................................................................27
3.2 ALARM ( MENU => ALARM) .....................................................................................................29
3.3 SCREEN .....................................................................................................................................30
3.3.1 LANGUAGE ( MENU => SCREEN => LANGUAGE) ...........................................................................................................31
3.3.2 PRIVACY ZONE ( MENU => SCREEN => PRIVACY ZONE) .............................................................................................31
3.3.3 NORTH DIRECTION ( MENU => SCREEN => NORTH DIRECTION)................................................................................32
3.3.4 ZONE TITLE ( MENU => SCREEN => ZONE TITLE).......................................................................................................33
3.3.5 CAMERA TITLE ( MENU => SCREEN => CAMERA TITLE).............................................................................................34
3.4 CAMERA ( MENU
MENUMENU
MENU => CAMERA)..................................................................................................34
3.4.1 FOCUS CONTROL( MENU => CAMERA => FOCUS CONTROL).....................................................................................35
3.4.2 WB (white balance) ( MENU => CAMERA => WB CONTROL)...........................................................................................35
3.4.3 AE CONTROL ( MENU => CAMERA => AE CONTROL)....................................................................................................36
3.4.4 BACK LIGHT COMPENSATION ( MENU CAMERA Back Light).................................................................................36
3.4.5 SHARPENSS CONTROL ( MENU => CAMERA =>SHAPENESS).....................................................................................36
3.4.6 DIGITAL ZOOM ( MENU => CAMERA =>DIGITAL ZOOM)................................................................................................36
3.4.7 NIGHT SHOT MENU ( MENU => CAMERA =>NIGHT SHOT)............................................................................................37

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3.4.8 CAMERA DEFAULT ( MENU => CAMERA =>CAMERA DEFAULT)..................................................................................37
3.5 SETUP ( MENU
MENUMENU
MENU => SETUP).........................................................................................................38
3.5.1 FLIP (MENU => SETUP => FLIP)........................................................................................................................................38
3.5.2 SPEED (MENU => SETUP => SPEED)...............................................................................................................................38
3.5.3 PANNING RANGE (MENU => SETUP => PANNING RANGE)...........................................................................................38
3.5.4 TILT OVER ANGLE (MENU => SETUP => TILT OVER ANGLE).......................................................................................39
3.5.5 CALIBRATION (MENU => SETUP => CALIBRATION) .......................................................................................................39
3.5.6 LINE LOCK (MENU => SETUP => LINE LOCK)..................................................................................................................40
3.5.7 FACTORY DEFAULT (MENU => SETUP => FACTORY DEFAULT)..................................................................................40
3.5.8 ERASE DATA (MENU => SETUP => ERASE DATA)..........................................................................................................40
3.5.9 SYSTEM INFORMATION (MENU => SETUP => ERASE DATA).......................................................................................41
Appendix A — Specifications .........................................................................................................42
Appendix B — Troubleshooting......................................................................................................44
Glossary....................................................................................................................... 45

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I. INTRODUCTION
Features
The Speed Dome Camera features a high resolution EX-View HAD CCD imager for
enhanced lowlight sensitivity. User friendly, on-screen pull-down menus and short-cuts
make it easy to setup and program functions.
System information aides trouble shooting by displaying the hardware and software
version of the camera’s firmware version, baud rate, and protocol.
•Built-in 18X or 26X times Optical Power Zoom Camera.
True Night Shot function with ExView HAD ICR Day/Night function.
•64 Presets programmed with view direction, zoom, and BLC.
•1 Patterns record and play back user preference of surveillance path up to 60 sec.
•4 Scans: 8 speed steps from slow to medium panning with smooth DiagonalScan.
•4 Tours: Each tour consists up to 32 Preset, Pattern, and Scan.
Smooth DiagonalScan mode and programmable Individual dwell time camera
functions.
(Speed, Dwell time BLC, Focus, IRIS of the preset)
•4 Alarm inputs with 1~4 priority / 1 Auxiliary outputs programmable NC & NO.
•8 Privacy Zones: Video off or up to 8 masked blocks
•64 steps of variable speed from 0.4°/sec to 90°/sec.
Max manual speed 380°/sec with Turbo key pressed, Preset speed is 380°/sec.
•Programmable user preferences of speed (Slow, Medium, and Fast).
•Addressable up to 99 camera IDs (Extendable up to 3999 in special mode).
•Built-in RS-485 receiver driver.
•On-site software upgrade and upload/download of programmed data into the
KBD/Dome.
•Built-in power-line surge protection and lightning protection.
•Optional Tinted Bubble, Indoor & Outdoor pendant housing with heater & blower,
Indoor Flush Mount, Parapet mount & Roof Top mount.

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II. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION
2.1 Typical System Configuration
Additional Speed Dome joystick controllers and a variety of external switching devices
such as multiplexers (MUXes) and Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) may be incorporated
to accommodate the needs from a small to a large surveillance/security system.
Figure 1 illustrates sample installation.
Figure 1 - Typical System Configuration

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STP AWG # 22
VIDEO
BNC MONITOR
AC 24V
POWER
HALF DUPLEX MODE
RS-485
TXA(TX+)
TXB(TX-)
CONTROLLER
COMM.(TXA/TXB)
POWER
AC24V
AC24V
HEATER
1 AUX OUTPUT
4 ALARM INPUT
DOME
RXA
RXB
2.2 Basic Configuration of Speed Dome Camera System
Figure 2 - Basic Installation Diagram

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2.3 Connecting the Speed Dome directly into the DVR
•Locate the RS485 + & - conductor wire from the Speed Dome Camera.
•Connect the + & - into the Tx+ & Tx- ports of the DVR. Tx+ & Tx- ports can be found in
the rear part of the DVR.
Figure 3 - Camera into DVR
2.4 Connecting the Speed Dome into the Controller via J-box
Figure 4 - Camera into Controller

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2.5 Connecting Both Speed Dome and DVR via J-box
Figure 5 - Connecting Camera & DVR into Controller

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1
2
3
4
567 8 9
0
S2 S1
9
87
6
5
432
0
1
S3
S4
Address(ID)
Selection Switches
Selection Switches
Protocol
SW2
Selection Switches
Heater AC 24V~ 4 Alarm Input 1 Aux Output Comm.(RX/TX) Power AC 24V~ Video
Fan & Heater
Termination,Pull Up/Down
The dome camera must be installed by qualified service personnel. Before installing the
dome camera system, this instruction manual must be read thoroughly and understood
fully. Dome cameras must be set up properly before starting the installation. This
involves properly setting configuration switches. Figure 6 shows the location of these
switches.
Figure 6 - Layout of Switches

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2.6 Principle of Termination
Every device that is connected at the end of the communication data line must be
terminated by either the DIP switch setting or an appropriate device such as a
termination jumper to prevent potential control signal errors.
See Figure 6 for termination switch settings and Figure 7 for examples of devices
requiring termination. Note: Total length of the cable for communication should not
exceed 1.2Km or .74 mile.
** Unless communication error, put the position 2, 3 of the SW2 in OFF state.
Position 2, 3 should be set as a pair. (Both 2, 3 to ON position or OFF position)
Figure 7 - Setting Dome Camera Termination
SW2 1 2 3
Terminated ON X X
Not terminated OFF X X
Pull Up/Down ** X ON ON
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Figure 8 - Termination Diagram
SW1:Termination ON
SW!:Termination ON
TERMINATION ON
SW1:Termination ON
DVR Termination ON
S1:Dome1 port Termination ON
S1:Dome1 port Termination ON
SW1:Termination ON SW1:Termination ON
DVR Termination ON
SW1:Termination ONSW1:Termination ON
SW1:Termination ON
SW1:Termination ON
S1:Dome1 port Termination ON S4:DVR port Termination ON
DVR Termination ON DVR Termination ON
SW1:Termination ON
S1:Dome1 port Termination ON S3:Dome2 port Termination ON SW1:Termination ON

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1
2
3
4
5
6789
0
S2 S1
S3
S4
32
6
5
4
8
79
1
0
on on
D1 D4 D5 D8
.. ..
2.7 Dome Camera Address (ID)
Each dome camera must have a unique address (ID). Identical IDs on the same line
may damage the control circuit caused by an electrical short. When installing multiple
dome cameras or a DVR, it is recommended that the dome camera ID’s be identical to
the camera port of the DVR.
Cam Port 1 = Dome ID1, Cam Port 2 = Dome ID 2 … Cam Port 16 = Dome ID 16.
If more than 16 dome cameras are installed using two or more DVRs the following
formula is useful to determine the Dome ID: ID =16x (n-1) +m (where n= number of
DVR, m=Camera Port)
Refer to Figures 9 for setting the dome camera address (ID) and protocol selection.
Figure 9 - Setting Dome Camera Address (ID) and Protocol
2.8 Setting Protocols
A Speed Dome camera is capable of negotiating with multiple protocols if the
communication speed is matched (same baud rate i.e., 9600 bps). See Figure 10 for the
appropriate protocol switch settings.
Note: Consult service personnel if a dome camera is installed with a device other than a
recommended Speed Dome Controller.
Figure 10 - Protocol Selection tables
Dip S/W Function
D1
D2
D3
S4
D4
Protocol
D5
D6
D7
Baud Rate
S3
D8 Extended ID
Protocol D1 D2 D3 D4
AUTO Selection(no parity)
DEFAULT
DEFAULTDEFAULT
DEFAULT Off
OffOff
Off Off
OffOff
Off Off
OffOff
Off Off
OffOff
Off
AUTO selection(even parity)
On Off Off Off
PP Off On Off Off
EZ On On Off Off
S2 Off Off On Off
PD On Off On Off
VC Off On On Off
SN On On On Off
DC Off Off Off On
KReserved On Off Off On
PPS Off On Off On
SReserved On On Off On
SReserved Off Off On On
VVL On Off On On
DDI Off On On On
Reset On On On On
Baud Rate D5 D6 D7
2400 bps Off Off Off
4800 bps Off Off ON
9600
96009600
9600 bps
bpsbps
bps Off
OffOff
Off ON
ONON
ON Off
OffOff
Off
19200 bps Off ON ON
38400 bps ON Off Off
Extended ID D8
1
11
1~99
~99~99
~99 Off
OffOff
Off
1~3999 On
D OME ID S2 S1
1 0 1
. . .
99 9 9

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2.9 Connections
• How to Connect RS485
The dome camera has a built-in RS-485 receiver so that it can be controlled
remotely by an external control device such as a joystick controller or a DVR.
RS-485: Connect the TXA (Tx+) and TXB (Tx-) of the RS485 control devices
(KBD, DVR…) to RXA, RXB of the dome camera.
RS-485 does not allow for a star connection layout. A splitter is required if a
star connection layout is desired. RS-485 guarantees 1.2 Km of data line
routing. A repeater is recommended to extend over 1.2 Km.
• Connecting Video output
Figure 2 – Basic installation diagram
• Connecting Alarms
AL1 to 4 (Alarm In)
Magnetic, PIR or other external sensor devices can be used to signal the
dome camera reacting to an event.
See Chapter 3.2 — Program and Operation for configuring alarm input.
GND (Ground)
NOTE: All the connectors marked GND are common.
Connect the ground of the Alarm input and/or alarm output to the GND
connector.
NO / NC (Normally Opened or Normally Closed dry contact relay output)
The dome camera can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights
using dry contact relays. Connect the device to the NO (NC) (Alarm Out) and
COM (Common) connectors. See Chapter 3 — Program and Operation for
configuring alarm output.
• Connecting the Power
Connect AC 24V 40VA power to the dome camera.
Use certified / Listed Class 2 power supply transformer only.

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3.0 Mounting the Dome Camera
Once all DIP switches are set properly and all external connections are made, the dome
camera can be mounted.
The Speed Dome camera is designed to mount on a structural body supporting loads
up to 5 Kg. See Figure 11.
Figure 11 - Example of a ceiling mounted installation
YELLOW STICKER
LOCK SCREW
YELLOW STICKER
Right Hook
Left Hook
Guide Rail
1. Push to the both direction
2. Slightly tilt up the right Hook
Right Hook
Left Hook
16-pin connecter
(upword and leftword)
Installation Hints
Grab the dome head with hand as the picture above.
1. Align the two yellow stickers and then slide up along the
guide rail until left hook snaps in.
2. Now moving up the whole dome head and tilt up until right
hook snaps in. 16-pin connecter will be fitted automatically.
3. Secure the lock screw on the right hook immediately.

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3.1 Power on and Boot-up Sequence
When the power is applied to the dome camera, it will start the boot-up sequence.
When boot-up is done, the following information is displayed on the monitor screen.
On Screen Display in normal control mode
RAM TEST
CHECK NO. : OK!
CHECK AAAA : OK!
CHECK 5555 : OK!
SD SERIES Vx.xxx
CAMERA TYPE xxxx
WAIT DOME SETTING.
INIT TILT ORIGIN SET OK
INIT PAN ORIGIN SET OK
INIT CAMERA SET OK
001PRESET W→
EMPTY DATA !
ALARM:1
360.0 090.0 CAM xxxx
Preset No.
Information
Alarm Display
Dome Camera Title
Dome Camera ID
Compass Direction
Pan & Tilt Angle
Preset Title
Or Area Title