Vicon M Series User guide

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
MOTORIZED ZOOM LENSES (M, MS, AND AC SERIES)
1. INTRODUCTION
The information in this instruction
manual covers the installation, opera-
tion, and maintenance of the following
Vicon lenses:
M Series Motorized Lenses
MS Series Motorized Lenses
with Spot Filter
AC Series Motorized Lenses
with Autoiris and Spot Filter
These units must be installed by qualified
personnel using approved materials in
conformance with national, state, and lo-
cal electrical codes.
The standard motorized zoom lenses
(model number suffix M) feature motor-
ized zoom, focus, and iris. Lenses with
the MS suffix are equipped with a neu-
tral-density spot filter to permit use in a
wide range of lighting conditions. With
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
this lens, a sensitive camera can operate
effectively in both partial darkness and
high-light-level conditions.
Lenses with the AC suffix have elec-
tronic circuitry for automatic iris control,
as well as the spot filter. This additional
feature provides optimum viewing con-
trast regardless of light conditions or
brightness variations within the scene.
Each of these models are also available
with a preset-position option. This con-
sists of potentiometers built into the lens
that provide position feedback informa-
tion for zoom and focus to an appropriate
control unit.
These lenses may be powered with
9 - 12 VDC power from either the
camera or from a model VPS- 12 DC
Power Supply.
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2. INSTALLATION
Do not exceed the maximum recom-
mended distances between a lens and its
control unit or relay box.
NOTE: The front element of a zoom
lens moves in and out as the lens focus
is changed. The closest focusing posi-
tion corresponds to the greatest exten-
sion of the lens. When installing a lens
in a housing, make sure that the lens is
fully extended. Allow l/4-inch
(0.6
cm) of clear space between the ex-
tended lens and the window.
CAUTION: Control units having the
A
three-position distance switch
MUST NOT be set for longer than
recommended distances or the lens
may be seriously damaged.
CAUTION: Do not mount an autoiris
A lens on a camera which is installed
on an autopanning unit. Such use
will cause excessive wear, as the
iris mechanism constantly compen-
sates for direrent light levels.
2.1 Mounting the Lens
1. Screw the lens firmly into the C- or
CS-mount on the camera. A C-mount
lens may be used with a CS-mount
camera if a C-mount adapter is used.
A. Lenses with retaining rings:
Loosen the retaining ring, rotate
the lens until it has the desired
orientation, then retighten the
retaining ring.
2. Once the lens is attached to the cam-
era, the lens orientation may be ad-
justed with one of the following
procedures. If the lens is too tall in its
upright position to be easily installed
on a mount or in a housing, it may be
rotated so that the square portion of
the lens case is to one side or the other.
B. Friction-mount lenses: Once the
lens has been screwed into the
camera mount, the lens can be ro-
tated against a friction clutch in the
lens mount to obtain the best in-
stallation angle.
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2.2 Wiring M and MS Lenses
A lens from the M or MS series has a the lens model. Refer to the Circuit
Dia-
single cable with multiple conductors. gram for each lens model.
The number of conductors depends on
2.3 Wiring Autoiris (AC) Lenses
The cable controlling the autoiris drive in
mon) conductor. If the lens has four con-
AC lenses may consist of three or four
ductors, the green conductor is not used
conductors and a shield. For proper opera-
and may be cut off. Refer to Table 1.
tion, the shield of this cable MUST be
grounded to the same pin as the black (com-
2.4 Focusing and Adjusting Procedure
The following procedure should be used
to obtain the best results in setting optical
and mechanical focus.
1. Adjust the zoom function to the maxi-
mum telephoto setting, then focus on
a convenient distant object. Readjust
the zoom to the maximum wide angle
setting and check the focus. The focus
should remain reasonably sharp. If it
does not, the back focus (mechanical
focus) of the camera must be adjusted
according to steps 2 and 3.
2. Adjust back focus by positioning the
camera 25-50 feet (7.6-15 m) from a
flat vertical surface suitable for focus-
ing. (A textured wall or a page of a
newspaper are good focusing targets.)
Open the iris to its maximum. If the
lens has an autoiris, reduce the light-
ing to open the iris up to its maximum.
This is necessary to obtain the most
accurate back focus adjustment.
3. Zoom in to the maximum telephoto
position and focus the lens. Zoom out,
watching the focus on the monitor. If
the image goes out of focus, adjust the
back focus. Repeat the process until
optimum focus is obtained. Lock the
back focus mechanism in place.
2.5 Autoiris Adjustment
Automatic Light Control (ALC): This the picture, set the ALC potentiometer at
adjustment allows the user to select the A for average. If there are windows or
portion of the scene to be displayed with bright areas, set the potentiometer at P for
most detail. If there are no bright win-
peak. If there are no bright windows or
dows or other extremely bright areas in
areas and it is desired to see some detail
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in the bright areas and some in the other
areas, adjust the ALC potentiometer to a
middle setting that provides the best
compromise.
1. Set the camera AGC switch to OFF
2. Set the monitor brightness and con-
trast controls to their midpoints.
Image Signal Level Adjustment: The
LEVEL potentiometer is set at the fac-
tory and normally does not need adjust-
ment. If the video image provides
unsatisfactory contrast, readjust this con-
trol as follows:
3. Remove the cap over the potentiome-
ter and adjust it until the monitor pic-
ture shows optimum contrast.
TABLE 1
AUTOIRIS CONNECTIONS
I
Wire Color Camera Connection
white Ivideo
red
I+9-l 2 VDC I
black ground
green not used
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Shipping Instructions
Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory:
1. Call or write Vicon for a Return Authorization (R.A.) at one of the locations
listed below. Record the name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
VICON INDUSTRIES INC.
89 Arkay Drive
Hauppauge, New York 11788
5 16-952-CCTV (2288) or toll free l-800-645-9 116
Fax: 5 16-95 1-CCTV (2288)
For service or returns from countries in Europe, contact
VICON INDUSTRIES (U.K.) LTD
Brunel Way
Fareham, PO15 5TX
United Kingdom
44/(O) 1489/566300 Fax: 44/(O) 1489/566322
2. Attach a sheet of paper to the unit with the following information:
a. Name and address of the company returning the unit
b. Name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
c. R.A. number
d. Brief description of the installation
e. Complete description of the problem and circumstances under which it occurs
f. Unit’s original date of purchase, if still under warranty
3. Pack the unit carefully. Use the original shipping carton or its equivalent for maxi-
mum protection.
4* Mark the R.A. number on the outside of the carton on the shipping label.
Copyright 0 1998 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of
reserved. Vicon Industries Inc.
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MS Lens Standard
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Figure 1
Connector Diagrams, M and
MS Lenses
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Lens with Preset Option
1
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NOT USED
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Figure 2
Connector Diagrams, AC Lenses
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PRESET POTENTIOMETER
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Wide
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Remarks: Connect together with Black (Focus), Red (Zoom) and Brown (Extender) for common system when necessary
PRESET POTENTIOMETER
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5KVR
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Tele
1 KGX4
Remarks: Connect together with Black (Focus) and Red (Zoom) for common system when necessary.
PRESET POTENTIOMETER
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Remarks: Connect Brown (Iris), Black (Focus), and Red (Zoom) together for a common system when necessary.
Figure 3
Schematic Diagram
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