Silent Witness Night Hawk SWX45 User manual

SWX45
Night Hawk®
CCD Camera
User Guide

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Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpack Everything . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Step One: Wiring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Step Two: Prepare the Conduit Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Step Three: Mount the SWX45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Step Four: Secure the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
FCC Statement (U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Industry Canada Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Π. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Document 900.0155 Rev 1.02 1
Overview
The SWX45 Night Hawk CCD dome camera provides true 24/7
surveillance. This small, discreet camera takes perfectly exposed pictures,
no matter what the lighting conditions. A built-in, infrared LED
illuminator improves low light viewing. 12 near-infrared light emitting
diodes provide short-range illumination over a wide range. The rugged,
high impact dome housing is vandal resistant and weather tight, making it
ideal for most indoor and outdoor installations.
Important Safeguards
Installation and servicing should be done by certified technicians to
conform to all local codes and to maintain your warranty.
This symbol indicates
that important operating
and maintenance
instru
this unit.
This symbol indicates
that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of
electric shock is present
within this unit.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ctions accompany

Document 900.0155 Rev 1.02 2
Before You Begin
Unpack Everything
Check that the items received match those listed on the order form and
packing slip. The SWX45 Night Hawk packing box should include, in
addition to this User Guide:
• One SWX camera with 12 VDC power and video out cables
• One SWX45 hardware kit
• One Product Warranty card
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact the dealer you purchased
the camera from or call Silent Witness Customer Service.
Equipment Required
You will require the following tools to complete the installation:
• Phillips screwdriver.
• Mounting screws. Use mounting screws appropriate to your
installation.
Please read this guide carefully before
you install the SWX45 CCD camera.
Keep this guide for future reference.

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Installation
The SWX45 camera is designed to be surface mounted on a wall or
ceiling. It is weather sealed for indoor or outdoor locations.
Step One: Wiring Connections
Follow Figure 1 for the wiring connection.
Figure 1 Wiring Connection
WARNING!
The use of a CSA Certified/UL Listed Class 2
power supply is required to ensure
compliance with electrical safety standards.
Coaxial cables
Video: female
BNC wire
Power: 2.1 mm
male jack center
pin

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Note For secure installations, surface-mounted cables should be
protected by plastic or metal cable covers.
Step Two: Prepare the Conduit Plug
Conduit Entry on Back
Your SWX45 camera comes with a conduit plug pre-installed in the 1/2
inch conduit entry on the back. If you are using the pre-installed conduit
entry, proceed to Step Three: Mount the SWX45 on page 6.
Caution To minimize moisture leaking into the SWX45 camera,
position the enclosure with the conduit plug pointing
down. Apply an appropriate sealant around the conduit
connection.
Conduit Entry on Side
If desired, this plug may be removed and installed in the 1/2 inch conduit
entry on the side (see Figure 2).To use the side conduit entry:
1Remove the dome clamp, camera dome, and turret insert (see Step
Three: Mount the SWX45).
2Disconnect the coaxial video cable and 12 VDC power cable.
3Pull the cabling through the back conduit entry and thread it through
the side conduit entry.
4Reconnect the coaxial video cable and 12 VDC power cable.
5Screw the cable grommet into the conduit entry on the side.

Document 900.0155 Rev 1.02 5
6Install the conduit plug in the conduit entry on the back.
7Apply an appropriate sealant around the conduit connection.
Figure 2 Installation
Brass screw-in
Retaining ring
Cable grommet
Side conduit entry
Back conduit entry
Dome and turret insert
dowels (x2)
Disconnect the 12 VDC
power cable before
using a different conduit
entry.
Disconnect the coaxial
video cable before using a
different conduit entry.
Rubber lens boot
must fit snug against
inner dome surface
(see ”Step Four: Se-
cure the Cover” on
page 6).

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Step Three: Mount the SWX45
The SWX45 Night Hawk can be mounted onto any flat surface. To
mount the SWX45:
1Hold the dome enclosure while you rotate the dome clamp (retaining
ring) counter-clockwise using the two brass screw-in dowels on the
retaining ring. Do not rotate the dome itself.
Note To avoid breaking the pins, place your fingers at the bottom of
the brass dowels whenever you open or close the lid.
2After the dome clamp is free of the enclosure, carefully remove the
camera dome and turret insert (see Figure 2). Do not remove the
rubber lens boot. Set aside.
Note During the entire time the dome and turret are off, ensure that
the camera board, lens, and light emitting diodes are kept intact
and free from dust.
3Secure the base to the desired location using mounting screws
appropriate to your installation.
Step Four: Secure the Cover
1Replace the turret insert and camera dome. Ensure that the rubber
lens boot (see Figure 2) is flush with the inner surface of the dome
when you close the cover. This will stop light from reflecting back
inside the dome which can cause a halo effect on the picture.
2Secure the dome clamp so that the cover is tightly closed.

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Operation
Caution The SWX45 camera will heat up during operation. Do
not touch the dome or the enclosure cover.
Precautions
The light emitted from the 12 near-infrared light emitting diodes
provides short-range illumination over a wide area. This light is not
considered a risk to the unshielded human eye. However, as with any
light source, it is recommended that precautions be taken to avoid
unnecessary exposure. For example, avoid staring into the beam or
viewing directly with optical instruments at close range.

Document 900.0155 Rev 1.02 8
Specifications
Model No. SWX4510xx SWX45210xx
TV System NTSC PAL
Imager Format 1/3 in. CCD imager sensor
CCD Total
Pixels
542 (H) x 496 (V) 542 (H) x 586 (V)
Scanning
System
525 lines, 60 fields/sec. 625 lines, 50 fields/sec
Sync. System Internal
Light
Sensitivity
0 lux @ F1.2 5600ºK (with IR-LED)
Auto switches to monochrome at low illumination
Lens and View
Angle
4.3 mm F2.0 / 78º
6.0 mm F2.0 / 45º
Resolution 380 TV lines
S/N Ratio 52 dB (min) AGC OFF
White Balance ATW, Zero color rolling
White Balance
Range
3200ºK to 10000ºK
Auto Iris A.E.S.

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Electronic Iris 1/60 to 1/120,000 sec 1/50 to 1/120,000 sec
Video Output 1.0V P-P composite video at 75 Ω
Gamma
Correction
0.45
Gain Control Auto ACG
Operating
Te m p e r a t u re
-4ºF to +122ºF
(-20ºC to +50ºC)
Relative
Humidity
Within 85%
Power Supply 12 VDC @ 100mA
12 VDC @ 170 mA (with illuminators on)
Backlight
Compensation
Automatic
IR LED 875 nm, 12 LEDs
Control Photocell
IR Sensitivity 800 to 1000 nm (with illuminators on)
Enclosure Aluminum anodized
Model No. SWX4510xx SWX45210xx

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Dimensions
36 mm
85 mm
117 mm
240 mm
12 VDC
Video out
Weight
1.70 lbs (0.78 kg)

Document 900.0155 Rev 1.02 11
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Statement (U.S.A.)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Industry Canada Notice
This digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur la matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Œ
The Πmark on the product indicates that the system has been tested
to, and conforms with, the provisions noted within the 89/336/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.

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Document 900.0155 Rev 1.02 August 12, 2003
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Imperial conversions are approximate.
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