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Technical Manual
Hydra 3000 Uno
Product Codes: OVU20019, OVU20020

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................4
2. Product Features.............................................................................................................................4
3. Safety ..............................................................................................................................................5
4. Contents Supplied...........................................................................................................................6
5. Instructions for the Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment ...............................................6
6. Product Specification......................................................................................................................7
7. PTZ Camera Unit .............................................................................................................................7
7.1. Mechanical Features...............................................................................................................7
7.2. Electrical Features...................................................................................................................8
7.3. IP Features ..............................................................................................................................9
7.4. LED Illuminator (Optional fitting)............................................................................................9
7.5. Camera....................................................................................................................................9
7.6. Operating System –Description of Operation........................................................................9
7.7. PTZ Capabilities.....................................................................................................................10
8. Installation Drawings: ...................................................................................................................11
8.1. Camera PTZ Unit ...................................................................................................................11
8.2. Electrical Connection to PTZ .................................................................................................13
9. Installation / Connection ..............................................................................................................14
9.1. Installation –Mechanical......................................................................................................15
9.1.1. PTZ Camera Unit ...........................................................................................................15
9.1.2. Installation Electrical.....................................................................................................17
10. Commissioning and Set-Up...........................................................................................................18
11. Maintenance.................................................................................................................................19
11.1. Replacing the Wiper Blade....................................................................................................19
Appendix 1 Control Instructions for IP Cameras...................................................................................21
Unit webpage....................................................................................................................................21
Presets and tours ..............................................................................................................................23
Setup menu.......................................................................................................................................24
Setup menu –Camera...................................................................................................................30
Setup menu –Network.................................................................................................................38
Setup menu –Trigger Action ........................................................................................................48
Setup menu –Events ........................................................................................................................51
Setup menu –Record....................................................................................................................56
Setup menu –Security..................................................................................................................57
Setup menu –System ...................................................................................................................63
Setup menu - PTZ..........................................................................................................................71
Appendix 2. Accessories List .................................................................................................................73
Appendix 3: Camera Data. ....................................................................................................................74

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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing this advanced Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) camera system. The system
comprises an integrated IP camera, optical zoom lens and high-precision, 360° pan and tilt system.
This PTZ camera system is a rugged design for use in exposed outdoor locations around the world.
This manual provides information for the installer and user of the PTZ units.
2. Product Features
This product is a highly flexible precision PTZ camera system fitted with a high resolution, high
sensitivity day/night zoom camera module.
The PTZ unit includes an advanced pan and tilt mechanism with brushless DC (BLDC) motors for
rapid and precise movement control with enhanced accuracy and reliability. The aluminium
pressure die cast housings, are highly durable and resistant to vandalism. A three-stage coating
system provides the housings with outstanding resistance to corrosion and degradation by UV.
The PTZ unit is available with an optional LED illuminator having high intensity white light and
infra-red lighting. The LEDs are controlled in banks to provide the best lighting for the ambient
conditions and the camera zoom position.
The product is supplied, as standard, with Ethernet IP control. The complete camera system is
compatible with industry standard control equipment making it ideal for system upgrades as well
as new installations.
The power and I/O umbilical cable provides connection to the installer provided power and a wide
range of alarm functions. Control and imagery are routed via an installer provided Cat5E ethernet
cable.
Figure 1 Hydra 3000 Uno Figure 2 Hydra 3000 Uno with LED illuminator

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3. Safety
THIS CAMERA SYSTEM MUST BE INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
1) Please study this Technical Manual thoroughly before installing, maintaining, or using the
camera system.
2) Do not drop the PTZ camera unit.
3) The PTZ camera unit should only be connected, using the cable supplied, to an approved
power supply.
4) Ensure power is disconnected and locked off before installing or maintaining the system.
5) Do not mate the connectors to the unit with power on the connectors.
6) Installation of this system should be carried out by suitably trained and qualified technicians
in accordance with local electrical codes.
7) To prevent the risk of shock do not expose the camera unmated connectors to water before
or during installation.
8) Do not drop or shake the carton severely.
9) Do not touch the viewing windows as this may result in a blurred picture.
10) Do not clean the viewing windows with any abrasive material.
11) Do not turn the camera to face the sun directly as this may damage the camera imager.
12) Do not install or use the camera in an environment of extreme temperatures. See Product
Specification Section of this Manual for limitations.
13) Do not disassemble any part of this system with the power on.
14) This camera system is not suitable for the following environments:
a. Explosive atmospheres
b. Life critical systems
c. Safety critical systems
15) The camera system should be installed where it cannot be tampered with by unauthorised
personnel.
16) The camera system components should be securely fastened to a structure of sufficient
strength to support them. Allowance should be made for additional loads caused by local
wind effects.
17) For PTZ units fitted with an illuminator DO NOT look directly at the lights when power is on.
NOTE: The infra-red lights are dangerous at distances of less than 2 metres but are not
visible to the naked eye.
18) PTZ units fitted with an illuminator should not be installed or used in such a way that the
lights may dazzle people, especially those driving vehicles.
When shipping the camera by air it should only be carried in a pressurized hold as it is a
sealed system.

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4. Contents Supplied
Hydra 3000 Uno
Hydra 3000 Uno with LED Illuminator
PTZ Camera Unit
PTZ Camera Unit with LED Illuminator
Safety Lanyard and fixings
Safety Lanyard and fixings
Installation and set-up guide
Installation and set-up guide
Power Cable Hydra CPX (10m)
Power Cable Hydra CPX (10m)
Spacer Hydra CPX Mount
Spacer Hydra CPX Mount
Connector RJ-45 Plug Screw Type
Connector RJ-45 Plug Screw Type
Fastener Kit (Spacer)
Fastener Kit (Spacer)
Power Supply Unit (240vAC /48v DC) *
Power Supply Unit (240vAC /48v DC) *
Filter –Power Supply *
Filter –Power Supply *
* Optional Components
If parts appear to be missing or damaged this should be reported immediately to your supplier.
Figure 3 PTZ Camera System
5. Instructions for the Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment
The Wheelie Bin symbol on this product or its packaging indicates that the
product is required to be disposed of in an acceptable manner. This is in
accordance with the WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU. For more information
regarding the correct disposal of this unit at the end of its life please
contact the company from which this unit was purchased.
PTZ Camera Unit
Lanyard
Power Cable
Spacer

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6. Product Specification
7. PTZ Camera Unit
7.1. Mechanical Features
The PTZ unit is supported by rolling element bearings from the mounting flange and is capable of
360° continuous pan rotation. Movement is by a high precision BLDC motor with direct drive.
The camera module and control electronics are housed in the tilt housing.
The tilt housing is supported on rolling element bearings from the pan housing and is capable of
360° continuous rotation but is limited by software end stops to 180 degrees (vertically straight
up to vertically straight down). The tilt head is protected from solar heating by fixed sun shields.

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A wiper is fitted that may be remotely controlled to clear water from the viewing window of the
camera.
A version fitted with an LED illuminator is available. It consists of a set of white and infra-red
LEDs that are powered and controlled from within the PTZ unit. The lights are controlled
automatically to provide optimum illumination adjusted to the zoom distance of the camera.
Manual selection of white lighting is available via the control menus.
Specification
Value
Ingress Protection
IP67 (To BS EN 60529)
Housing Construction
Die-cast aluminium
Window
Toughened glass
Housing Finish
Three stage paint system. Finish, powder coat to required
colour. Tested to EN60068-2-52.
Weight (with LED illuminator)
6.9 kg
Weight (without illuminator)
6.6 kg
Dimensions
See Figure 4 & 5
Mounting flange
4 x 10mm diameter bolt holes on 4” (102mm) PCD
Maximum operating
temperature
60°C (Continuous)
Minimum operating
temperature
-30°C Non-icing conditions
Wind loading
100 mph (no damage), 70 mph fully controlled operation
Wiper
Fitted as standard (integrated control)
Bearings
Ball bearings for pan and tilt
Pan movement
360° continuous
Tilt movement
360° continuous but limited to 180 degrees in software
Housing impact resistance
Tested to EN62262 –IK10
Vibration resistance
Tested to EN60068-2-6
Shock resistance
Tested to EN60068-2-27
Electromagnetic compatibility
Tested to EN50130-4, EN55032 (Class A)
7.2. Electrical Features
The PTZ Unit must be connected to an approved Power Supply Unit (PSU) which converts mains
electricity to the 48V DC required to run the PTZ unit. The PSU should be rated for the maximum
power required at all operating temperatures of the PTZ to avoid damage to the PTZ unit or
overloading of the PSU. An EMC suppression unit should be fitted in the power supply lines to
maintain EMC compliance.
Power Specification
Value
Power Supply Voltage
46-50 Volts DC
PTZ Input Power required in varying conditions:
Camera static, no lights, no wiper, tour on.
Camera static, lights on, no wiper, tour on.
Camera zooming, Lights on, Wiper on, Motors full load.
Recommended PSU min output power at max temp.
5-10 Watts
15-22 Watts
96 Watts*
100 watts

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*Note: Power usage of the motors varies with wind loading, in normal weather this is minor, the
motor full load stated is unlikely to be seen. In extreme weather the Pan motor may take more
load, however the tilt motor will not see significant extra loading and therefore this maximum
loading in unlikely to occur unless both drive motors are prevented from moving.
7.3. IP Features
Compatibility
Video Streams
3 streams, H.264(MP/HP), H.265(MP), MJPEG
Control
ONVIF Profile S
CGI API
Protocols
TCP/IP, UDP, AutoIP, RTP(UDP/TCP), RTSP, NTP,
HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, DNS, DDNS, DHCP, FTP, SMTP,
ICMP, SNMPv1/v2/v3(MIB-2), ONVIF
7.4. LED Illuminator (Optional fitting)
Specification
Value
White LED lights
3 LEDs with wide angle lens, approximate 53 degree field of view
4 LEDs with narrow angle lens, approximate 14 degree field of
view
4 LEDs with telephoto lens, approximate 10 degree field of view
Infra-Red (IR) LED Lights
3 LEDs with wide angle lens, approximate 53 degree field of view
4 LEDs with narrow angle lens, approximate 14 degree field of
view
4 LEDs with telephoto lens, approximate 10 degree field of view
Control
Control is automatic to provide the best lighting depending on
the ambient conditions, the zoom position and the sensitivity of
the camera option fitted. Only one bank of lights operates at a
time according to the zoom position.
Manual control of White LEDs is available.
7.5. Camera
See Appendix 3 for details of the camera that is fitted to this product.
7.6. Operating System –Description of Operation
See Appendix 1 for a Description of Operation.

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7.7. PTZ Capabilities
Specification
Value
Number of pre-sets
256 total (user configurable)
Number of pre-set tours
10 (user configurable)
Pre-set postion repeatability
0.05°
Pan range
360° continuous rotation. User configurable soft end-stops.
Tilt range
360° continuous rotation. User configurable soft end-stops.
Pan speed
0.05°/s - 360°/s
Tilt speed
0.05°/s - 360°/s
Power fail
Configurable last action restoration on power up
Software upgrades
Via IP connection
Joystick control
Variable selectable speed ranges for precision control.
Variable speed adjustment with zoom depth.
Privacy zones
12 (8 positions per screen. Solid)
Video compression
H.264, H.265, MJPEG
Image sensor
1/2.8” progressive scan CMOS
Optical zoom speed
~4s (wide –telephoto)
Digital zoom speed
~1.7s typical.
Iris control
Automatic with manual override
Focus
Automatic with manual override
White balance
Automatic with manual override
Gain
Automatic
IR filter
Automatic with manual override
Security
HTTPS(SSL), IP filtering, 802.1x, Digest
Authentication

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8. Installation Drawings:
8.1. Camera PTZ Unit
Figure 4 Installation Diagram for Hydra Uno 3000 PTZ Unit
Dimensions in mm

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Figure 5 Installation Diagram for Hydra Uno 3000 PTZ Unit with LED Illuminator
Dimensions in mm

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8.2. Electrical Connection to PTZ
Figure 6 Installation Diagram –Power and I/O connection cable
Figure 7 Installation Diagram –Ethernet cable IP connector

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9. Installation / Connection
Warning: Take care when working at heights. Ensure safe working practices are followed
to prevent danger to the installer or those below.
Electrical Installation must be carried out by a suitable trained and qualified technician.
Camera systems should not be installed in a position where they invade privacy.
Care should be taken to ensure that camera systems with LED illuminators do not cause annoyance or
danger, e.g. by dazzling drivers.
Do not mate the connectors to the camera with power on the connectors
Figure 8 Typical System –IP Camera
AC Power
110-240V
Single shielded cable
Control Panel
Video Management
System
IP Video (Ethernet)
Alarm I/O
Audio I/O
48V
DC
PSU
RJ45 Circular
Connector
Filter
Items supplied with standard product

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9.1. Installation –Mechanical
9.1.1.PTZ Camera Unit
Warning: The PTZ Unit is a sealed unit containing no user serviceable parts. The
housing should not be dismantled by the user. Return to the supplier for
rectification of any faults.
See Appendix 2 for a list of approved mounting bracket kits and accessories
The PTZ unit may be installed with the base at the bottom e.g. on a specially designed pole.
It may also be mounted with the base at the top, e.g. suspended from a suitable bracket. The
camera must NOT be installed with the axis of the pan arm in the horizontal plane.
Figure 9 Allowable Mounting Positions for PTZ Unit
The following points must be observed:
I. Power must not be connected to the PTZ unit until it is securely fixed to the point of
installation and all connections have been made.
II. A lug should be provided at the mounting point to which the maintenance lanyard
can be attached during installation. See Figure 11.
III. Sufficient space should be allowed around the camera so that it is free to rotate
through its full movement in all directions. See Figure 12.
IV. Provision should be made in the mounting point to route the cables away from the
base of the camera using conduit or by routing through a protected route, such as
the inside of a mounting pole.
V. The Hydra 3000 spacer should be mounted to the base of the PTZ unit using screws,
nuts and washers provided.

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VI. The camera should be offered up to the pre-drilled mounting point and the lanyard
attached to the lug provided.
VII. The ethernet and power cables should be attached to the connectors in the base of
the camera, taking care to orientate correctly and the connector locking nuts should
be tightened by hand.
VIII. The power cable should be routed from the PTZ unit to the PSU, being supported
and protected throughout its length.
IX. The ethernet cable should be routed from the PTZ unit to the control system, being
supported and protected throughout its length.
X. The camera base should be bolted to the installation point using M8 stainless steel
screws of a suitable length with stainless steel nuts and plain washers. (Provided in
mounting bracket kits). Care should be taken not to damage the paint during
installation as this will cause corrosion of the housings.
XI. When the camera is installed and before power is connected, rotate the camera
slowly by hand to ensure that it is free to move in all directions.
XII. Check security of all fixings.
Figure 10 Position of electrical connector in base of PTZ Unit
Ethernet connector
Power and IO
Connector

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Figure 11 Typical Bracket Flange with Lug for Lanyard Clip
Figure 12 PTZ Unit showing space required for movement (Unit with LED Illuminator on the Left)
9.1.2.Installation Electrical
Electrical installation should be made by a suitably qualified electrician and all
wiring should meet local and national regulations.
The PTZ Camera Unit should be connected to the PSU and alarm and audio inputs / outputs
using the cable supplied, following the colour coding shown in Figure 6.
A suitable connection box should be used for the connections to this cable, taking into
account access/security, weather exposure etc.
Lug for Lanyard Clip

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When using a cable length longer than 3m the supplied filter should be fitted between the
power supply and the camera cable, as shown below.
The installer supplied ethernet cable (Cat5E or better) and RJ-45 endpiece should be fitted to
the connector as shown in Figure 7 before installation of the PTZ into position.
NOTE: The use of a UPS to supply the Camera:
To Comply with EN50130-4 Alarm Standard –CCTV for Security Applications it is necessary to
provide an ancillary uninterruptable power (UPS) supply. The UPS must have a Transfer Time
between 2–6 ms and a Backup Runtime of greater than 5 seconds for the power level
specified in this manual.
10.Commissioning and Set-Up
Warning: Safe working practices must be followed when working with
electricity or at heights.
1. Ensure all protective covers are in place to prevent accidental contact with live parts
especially where the mains electricity enters the control panel.
2. Any connections should be carried out by suitably qualified and trained electrical
technicians.
3. Keep personnel and tools away from the PTZ unit as it may move unexpectedly during set-
up.
4. Avoid contact with the LED Illuminator unit as it may become hot to touch after prolonged
use.
5. Ensure all wiring is complete and secured.
6. Switch power on and observe the PTZ unit go through its calibration routine. This may take 2
–3 minutes.

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7. From the control console the camera should be operated manually to ensure that it rotates
freely in all directions in response to commands. Camera zoom and focussing should be
confirmed by viewing the image on a monitor.
8. The operation of the wiper should be confirmed.
9. Where an LED illuminator system is fitted it should be tested after installation ensuring that
no one is looking directly at the lights from less than 2 metres.
10. By referring to Appendix 1 the camera system can be set up according to the user’s
specification.
11. Where connected, the alarm inputs and outputs may be checked.
12. On completion of commissioning ensure that all electrical enclosures are closed and locked
and that this Manual is made available to the User.
11.Maintenance
Warning: Safe working practices must be followed when working with electricity or at
heights.
The PTZ unit does not require any routine maintenance.
Best performance will be maintained if the viewing window and exterior surfaces of the camera are
cleaned from time to time. Cleaning should be done using water and household detergents. No
solvents should be used.
It is good practice to check every 6 months to ensure that all fasteners are tight, all cable glands
secure and that conduits for cables have not been damaged.
The wiper blade should be checked for damage. Where used, the washer reservoir should be
topped-up.
11.1. Replacing the Wiper Blade
If the wiper blade is worn or damaged it may be replaced as follows:
•Holding the wiper arm firmly, remove the nut retaining the arm to the drive spindle.
•Remove the washer and wiper arm carefully.
•Remove the wiper blade by sliding it out of the retaining slot as shown in the picture
below.
•Fit a new blade in the same way.
•Fit the arm to the spindle taking care that the slot in the arm fits correctly over the
raised area on the drive hub.
•Hold in place with the washer and nut. Tighten nut to secure whilst holding blade
securely.

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Figure 13 Wiper Blade Replacement
Wiper nut