Ultrak KC452xMx Series User manual

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KC452xMx/KC652xMx
1/3" BLACK-AND-WHITE
CCD CAMERA
USER
MANUAL
Ultrak Worldwide Support Center
Sales & Technical Support
1301 Waters Ridge Drive • Lewisville, TX 75057
[phone] • [phone] • FAX [phone]

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ISSUE 1 – June 2001
2001 BY ULTRAK
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
ULTRAK CORPORATE OFFICE
1301 WATERS RIDGE DRIVE
LEWISVILLE, TX 75057
[phone]
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PART OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE
REPRODUCED BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION
FROM ULTRAK.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS BELIEVED TO BE
ACCURATE IN ALL RESPECTS. HOWEVER, ULTRAK CANNOT
ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CONSEQUENCES RESULTING
FROM THE USE THEREOF. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. REVISIONS
OR NEW EDITIONS TO THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE ISSUED TO
INCORPORATE SUCH CHANGES.

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
INFORMATION TO THE USER: 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 INTERFERENCE IN A RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION. THIS
EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO
FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. HOWEVER, THERE IS
NO GUARANTEE THAT INTERFERENCE WILL NOT OCCUR IN A
PARTICULAR INSTALLATION. IF THIS EQUIPMENT DOES CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO OR TELEVISION RECEPTION
WHICH CAN BE DETERMINED BY TURNING THE EQUIPMENT OFF AND
ON, THE USER IS ENCOURAGED TO TRY TO CORRECT THE
INTERFERENCE BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:
- REORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA
- INCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND
RECEIVER
- CONNECT THE EQUIPMENT INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT
DIFFERENT FROM THAT TO WHICH THE RECEIVER IS CONNECTED
- CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED RADIO/TV
TECHNICIAN FOR HELP
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 B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-
003.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA
NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
USERS OF THE PRODUCT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING AND
COMPLYING WITH ALL FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND
STATUTES CONCERNING THE MONITORING AND RECORDING OF
VIDEO AND AUDIO SIGNALS. ULTRAK SHALL NOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN VIOLATION OF
CURRENT LAWS AND STATUTES.

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WARNING
•TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
•DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECT THROUGH VENTILA-
TION GRILLS.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 accompanying the product.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS – All of the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the appliance is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS – The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS – All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS – All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. CLEANING – Unplug this appliance from wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. ATTACHMENTS – Do not use attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. WATER AND MOISTURE – Do not use this product near water or moisture.
(For example, near a bathtub, sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, etc.) Unless otherwise specified, cameras may be used in
outdoor settings only when used with approved camera housing.
8. INSTALLATION – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or
table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
damage to the product. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the product. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for mounting and use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer. Test cameras and cables prior to mounting and running
cables.
9. MOVING – Product and cart combinations should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10. VENTILATION – Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom
are provided for ventilation, to insure reliable operation of the product, and to
protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in
a built-in installation, such as a bookcase, unless proper ventilation is
provided.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, continued
11. POWER SOURCE – This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power
company.
12. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION – This camera may be equipped with a
polarized alternation – current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
13. OVERLOADING – Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
14. REPLACEMENT PARTS – When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
15. SAFETY CHECK – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
camera, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the camera is in proper operating condition.
16. FIELD INSTALLATION – This installation should be made by a qualified
person and should conform to all local codes.

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PRECAUTIONS
OPERATING
•Before operating, make sure that the power supply and video output are
connected correctly.
•While operating, if any abnormal condition or malfunction is observed, stop
using the camera immediately and call your local dealer.
HANDLING
•Do not disassemble the camera and never touch parts inside the camera.
•Do not drop the camera or subject it to shocks and vibrations to avoid
possible damage.
•When attaching or removing the lens, handle with care so that moisture and
dust do not enter the camera.
•Do not shoot any source of bright light. If the object contains very bright
areas, bright vertical or horizontal lines may appear on the screen. This is
called “smear” and is a phenomenon, which often occurs with solid-state
pickups. It is not a malfunction.
INSTALLING AND STORING
•Do not point the camera at the sun. This could damage the camera whether
it is operating or not.
•Do not install the camera in extreme temperature conditions.
•Be sure that the ambient temperature is less than 104°F (40°C) for long-term
continuous operation.
•Avoid installing in humid or dusty places.
•Avoid installing in places where there is radiation. This could damage CCD
and other components and cause malfunction.
•Avoid installing in places where there are strong magnetic fields and
electrical signals.
•Avoid installing in places where the camera would be subject to strong
vibrations.
•Never expose the camera to rain and water.
CLEANING
•Turn the power off and wipe off the dirt with dry soft cloths. If it is extremely
dirty, use furniture-cleaning tissue. Do not use alcohols, petroleum
distillates, liquid cleaners, or sprays.
PERFORMING DAILY CHECKS
•Make daily checks for proper operation for surveillance use. In order to
maintain normal operation, the output of the camera should be checked by
user every day for a clear and focused picture.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION...............................................................1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...............................................................1
FEATURES .......................................................................................1
SECTION 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS...................................3
CAMERA – TOP................................................................................3
CAMERA – BOTTOM .......................................................................4
CAMERA – FRONT ..........................................................................5
CAMERA – BACK .............................................................................6
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT .............................9
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE ..............................................................9
BASIC INSTALLATION.....................................................................9
INSTALLING C-MOUNT OR CS-MOUNT LENS............................10
INSTALLING AUTO IRIS LENS......................................................11
INSTALLING VIDEO-TYPE AUTO IRIS LENS...............................11
ADJUSTING ALC............................................................................12
ADJUSTING LEVEL........................................................................12
ADJUSTING AGC ...........................................................................13
INSTALLING DC-TYPE AUTO-IRIS LENS.....................................13
ROUTING THE CABLE...................................................................14
CONNECTING THE CABLE ...........................................................14
INSTRUCTIONS FOR KCX520MX MODELS (24V AC)................14
INSTRUCTIONS FOR KCX521MP MODELS (230V AC)..............15
SECTION 3: TROUBLESHOOTING AND PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................19
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................19
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ......................................................20
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................21

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SECTION 1:
INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The KC452xMx/KC652xMx black-and-white security
cameras provide high-quality images using CCD
technology especially designed for closed-circuit
television (CCTV) and security surveillance
applications.
FEATURES
The cameras include the following features:
•High sensitivity. 1/3" CCD with a professional-
level camera chip that achieves a very high quality
picture and provides high sensitivity down to
0.04 lux (F1.2) for the KC452xMx and 0.08 lux
(F1.2) for the KC652xMx.
•High quality image. High resolution, high
sensitivity design for a horizontal resolution of
420 TV lines for the KC452xMx and 570 TV lines
for the KC652xMx.
•Backlight compensation. When strong light
enters the scene background, such as from a
spotlight or window, the backlight compensation
function automatically adjusts the video level to
preserve visibility in important sections of the
image.
•Iris Function. Iris function provides a drive
output for video-type and DC-type lenses. A built-
in electronic shutter also allows shutter speeds in
the range of 1/60 to 1/100,000 for the KCx520MN
and 1/50 to 1/100,000 for the KCx52xMP. CCD
iris function automatically sets the brightness of
the picture by changing the shutter speed of the
camera according to the incident light when using
a manual iris lens.

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SECTION 2
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
CAMERA – TOP
1. Auto-iris Lens Connector – This 4-pin female
connector allows the user to connect an auto-iris
lens. The connector supplies the power and a
video signal or DC control signal to the auto-iris
lens. (A 4-pin male connector is supplied.)
2. Camera Mounting Bracket –This threaded 1/4”-
20 hole is used to mount the camera onto a
mounting bracket or tripod.

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CAMERA – BOTTOM
3. Camera Mounting Bracket –This threaded 1/4”-
20 hole is used to mount the camera onto a
mounting bracket or tripod.

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CAMERA – FRONT
4. Back-focus Lock Screw –A screw that allows
the user to secure the back-focus setting.
5. Back-focus Adjust Ring – A ring that allows the
user to adjust the back-focal length or picture
focus of the lens by rotating it clockwise for CS-
mount lenses or counterclockwise for C-mount
lenses.

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CAMERA – BACK
6. Level – This control adjusts the level of the
DC-type auto-iris lens.
7. Phase – Phase adjustment is used in multi-
camera systems when power is supplied from
different sources, thus causing the camera to be
out of phase. This, in turn, affects auto-switching
by causing rolling of the video during the switch
interval.
The vertical phase adjustment allows the
camera’s line lock sync to be adjusted from 0 to
360 degrees with zero line crossing the AC power
source.
To effectively use the phase adjustment, ensure
that all cameras are powered from the same
electrical source and that they are wired in a
similar fashion. Then, adjust the phase control on
the top of the camera until there is no rolling video
on the monitor when using the auto-switcher.
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CAMERA – BACK, continued
8-1 Power Input Terminal – This terminal accepts a
24V ac power source from a 24V ac +/- 10%
50Hz +/- 1% (CCIR)/60Hz +/-1%(EIA) power
source..
8-2 AC Power Cord – This power cord accepts a
230V ac +/- 10% 50Hz +/- 1% power source.
9. Power LED – This green LED illuminates while
power is supplied to the camera.
10. Function Switches – A switch is in the ON
position if it is positioned upward. If the position is
set downward, the switch is OFF.
The switches include:
•AGC Switch – The auto gain control switch
allows the video signals to maintain a
constant level. This switch is useful when
using the camera at low-light levels and when
lighting levels change over time.
•A/I Switch – The auto iris switch allows the
user to select the supplied auto-iris control
signal for the lens. Position the switch
upward to choose DC when the auto-iris
control lens requires DC control signal.
Position the switch downward to choose
VIDEO when the auto-iris control lens
requires video signal.
•E/I – When set to ON position, the electronic
iris switch automatically varies the camera’s
shutter to mimic auto-iris control, allowing
fixed or manual iris lenses to be used in a
wider range.
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CAMERA – BACK, continued
11. Video Out Connector – This BNC connector
outputs a 1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms composite video
signal.

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SECTION 3:
INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
Carefully remove the camera and its accessories from
the carton and verify that they were not damaged in
shipment.
The contents of the package include:
1. Black-and-white CCD camera
2. Connector (for video or DC type auto-iris lens)
3. User Manual
BASIC INSTALLATION
After unpacking and identifying the package contents,
perform the following steps to connect the camera to
an observation system.
1. Locate the following items, which may be needed
during installation yet are NOT supplied with the
KC452xMx/KC652xMx cameras:
•Camera lens
•Video cable
•Camera stand or mounting bracket
•24V ac power supply with UL-listed Class 2
power transformer and Class 2 power source
•Mounting hardware
•Observation monitor
•Welder’s glass
•Tools
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BASIC INSTALLATION, continued
2. Test camera and cables prior to mounting and
running cables.
IMPORTANT: Contact your authorized Ultrak
dealer/distributor to purchase longer cables.
3. Select a suitable location for the camera
IMPORTANT: Unless otherwise specified,
cameras may be used in outdoor settings only
when used with approved camera housing.
4. Use a suitable fastener and necessary tools to
mount the camera stand to a structural object that
can support the weight of the camera and the
mount, such as a wall stud, shelf, ceiling rafter,
etc. The maximum recommended load rating for
the bracket is 11 pounds.
5. The KC452xMx/KC652xMx observation cameras
have a 1/4”-20 UNC mounting hole located at the
top and bottom of the camera housing to allow for
bottom or top mounting. Mount the camera onto
the threaded mounting bolt.
IMPORTANT: Do not aim or point the camera
towards the sun or into a strong light.
Installing
C-Mount or
CS-Mount
Lens
Install the lens. If a C- or CS-mount lens is used,
adjust the back-focal length or picture focus. For C-
mount lenses, rotate the focus-adjust ring
counterclockwise. For CS-mount lenses, rotate the
focus-adjust ring clockwise.