Vicon VC2430A-24 User manual

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MODEL VC2430A-24 AND VC2430A-24C
1/3=INCH HIGH-RESOLUTION
MONOCHROME CAMERA
VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
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Copyright0 1999 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved. Product specifications subject to change without notice
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Vicon part number 8006-8894-01-00 Section 2 Rev 999

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
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The symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance(servicing)
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instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.
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The symbol 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
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a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC.
TRIG SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE
COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-
FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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CAUTION:
To prevent electric shocks
and risk of fire hazards, do
NOT use other than specified
power source.
Warning -- 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 -- Any changes or modifications in construction of this
device which are not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
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Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.
In order to prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or cover.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Handle the camera with care.
The camera could be damaged by improper handling or storage.
Do not expose the camera to rain or moisture, or try to operate it in
wet areas.
Take immediate action if the camera becomes wet. Turn the
power off and refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Moisture can damage the camera and also create a danger of
electric shock.
Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the
camera body.
Use a dry cloth to clean the camera when dirty. In case the dirt is
hard to remove, use a mild detergent and wipe gently.
Never point the camera toward the sun.
Whether the camera is used outdoors or not, never point it toward
the sun. Use caution when operating the camera in the vicinity of
spot lights or other bright,lights and light-reflecting objects.
Do not operate the camera beyond its temperature, humidity or
power source ratings.
Do not use the camera in an extreme environment where high
temperature or high humidity exists. Use the camera under
conditions where temperatures are between 14” F-l 22” F(-I 0 “c -
+5O”c), and humidity is below 85%. For the correct power supply,
refer to the specification sheet.
Caution:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, the UL listed wire VW-I, style
1007 should be used for 24 VAC input terminals.
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PACKING LIST
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1, Iris lens connector plug for DC drive - 1 pc
2. C-Mount lens adapter ring -1 pc
3. Dust protective cap - 1 pc
4. Standard camera mounting base - 1 pc
5. Screws for mounting base - 2 pcs
/C~N~IECT~RS AND CONTROLS
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REAR PANEL
TOP VIEW WITH MOUNTING BASE

ICONNECTORS AND CONTROLS - 0 0 8
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0 Video output connector (BNC)
1 .OVp-p/75 Q composite video signal is provided at this connector.
0 Power input connector (screw terminal)
AC24V
AC AC
Back of camera
This terminal accepts 24 VAC
power source.
Recommended Power Supply
For B/W camera:300600mA AC
Cautions:
1. Connect to a class 2 power supply only.
2. To prevent fire or shock hazard, UL listed wire VW-I, style 1007
should be used for the cable for 24 VAC input terminal.
@ Autoiris lens connector for video-drive lens.
This connector supplies 9 VDC power and video signal without
sync, for video-drive type autoiris lens.
POWER SUPPLY (9 VDC, 40mA)
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Back of camera
VIDEO OUTPUT (0.7Vp-p without sync)
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@ Autoiris lens connector for DC-drive lens
It supplies the control signals to the DC-drive autoiris lens.
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Back of camera
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“i PIN4231GroundDrive(+)Damp(+)Damp(-)Signal 4 2 ,
or the plug cover
does not fit properly,
cut this rib away
Lens plug (supplied)
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@ Backlight compensation (BLC) ON/OFF switch
If the subject you wish to view is too dim because of a bright
background, set the BLC switch to ON to compensate for the bright
background.
With BLC on, the background brightness may saturate in some
cases. This function may not operate properly if the object is too
small compared to the area of the background. This function can
be used with either the linear shutter(EE mode) or an autoiris
lens(Al lens mode).
WITH BLC OFF WITH BLC ON
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CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS - 8
@ EE/AI Switch
This switch is used to select EE (electronic exposure or ELC-
electronic light control) mode or Al (autoiris lens or ALC-automatic
light control) mode.
In the EE mode, a continuously variable electronic shutter is
employed to automatically control the exposure time of the CCD
image sensor according to the incoming light level. With this mode
selected, a fixed or manual iris lens can be used instead of an
autoiris lens. In the Al mode, the CCD shutter speed is fixed to
Ii/60(1/50) set, and the incoming light level is controlled by the
autoiris lens.
To use a video-drive type or the DC-drive type of autoiris lens, set
this switch to the Al position.
Cautions :
1. Under bright lighting conditions such as outdoors, use an
autoiris lens because the ELC control range is not wide enough
under these conditions.
2. Under certain unique lighting conditions, the following
phenomena may appear:
. Strong smear and/or blooming on highlight objects such as
spotlights or windows.
. Noticeable flicker in the picture and/or color rendition
variations.
To avoid this, use an autoiris lens.
3. When operating in EE mode with a manual iris lens, the depth of
field of the image may be less than that obtained by using an
ALC lens. Depth of field varies inversely with the iris opening.
Thus, using this camera in EE mode with the manual iris lens
fully opened may result in less depth of field and the distant
objects in picture may be seen out of focus.
4. Fixed iris or manual iris lenses may be used with the linear
shutter (EE mode) where the scene brightness varies over a
limited range.
5. Do not use the EE mode when an autoiris lens is installed.
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0 AGC ON/OFF switch
This switch is provided for the AGC circuit.
The AGC circuit incorporated into the camera boosts the sensitivity
automatically when the scene illumination is insufficient.
@I INT/LL switch
This camera can operate independently, using its internal crystal-
controlled sync generator, or it may be synchronized, usually
known as line-locking. To select one or the other of these sync
modes, set the DIP switch on the rear panel to either LL or INT.
If line-locking is selected, all the cameras in the system must be
adjusted to begin the video field scan at the same time. This is
described in the following procedure.(g)
@ V-phase adjustment potentiometer
This potentiometer is set fully counterclockwise at the factory.
If two or more cameras are connected to a switcher and the picture
on the monitor rolls while switching from camera A to 6, adjusting
the vertical phase (V-phase) of the cameras will probably eliminate
the rolling. If this adjustment is necessary, it should only be
performed by a qualified technician.
Before making any adjustment, confirm that cameras A and B
are connected to the power supply with the same polarity.
To make an adjustment, follow the steps below.
1. While observing the video output signals from both cameras on
an oscilloscope, turn camera A’s V-phase
control (on back of camera) until vertical
sync from both cameras are in phase.
2. If camera A’s adjustment range is
insufficient, adjust camerd B’s V-phase
control in the opposite direction to
camera A until they are in phase.
3. If these adjustments do not bring vertical
sync from both cameras in phase, recheck the
polarity of the power supply connections.
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“V-phase” control
(variable resistor)
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Camera A’s VIDEO OUT
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Camera B’s VIDEO OUT
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If no oscilloscope is available, a less accurate adjustment can be made
by observing the monitor and adjusting the V-phase potentiometer until
no roll occurs on the monitor when switching back and forth between
cameras A and B.
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AC ADAPTOR
MONITOR
SEQUENTIAL
SWITCHER
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@I ALC level adjustment potentiometer for DC-drive lens
This potentiometer is used only if the camera is fitted with a DC-
drive autoiris lens. It is used to control the amount of light striking
the CCD image sensor.
LENS-IRIS level control
LEVEL
Monitor screen LEVEL control direction
To increase the brightness clockwise
1 To decrease the briahtness 1counterclockwise
@ Power indicator LED
This LED turns ON only when power is supplied properly and the
DC-DC converter (or the regulator) inside the camera works well.
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@ Backfocus adjustment screw
This screw is used to position the CCD image sensor at the precise
point of focus of the lens.
Backfocusing fixed-focal-length lenses
1. Install a lens and connect the camera to a monitor and power
supply as described elsewhere in this manual.
2. Open the iris completely. If an autoiris lens is used, reduce the
room lighting to allow the lens to open completely. This gives the
most accurate results.
3. Adjust the screw slowly until the sharpest picture is obtained. This
completes the adjustment.
The backfocus adjustment screw is
held in place by friction, so there is no locking screw.
Backfocusing zoom lenses
1. Install a lens and connect the camera to a monitor and power
supply. If the lens is motorized, it must also be connected to a lens
control.
2. Position the camera 25-50 feet(8-16 meters) from a flat vertical
surface suitable for focusing. A newspaper works well as a
focusing target.
3. Open the iris completely. If an autoiris lens is used, reduce the
room tighting to allow the lens to open completely. This gives the
most accurate results.
4. Zoom the lens in to the maximum telephoto setting. Adjust the
optical focus of the lens using the remote lens control.
5. Adjust the backfocus screw for the sharpest image.
6. Zoom out to the maximum wide angle setting. If the picture is no
longer in focus, readjust the backfocus screw.
7. Repeat steps 4-6 until the image remains sharp through the entire
zoom range. This completes the adjustment. The backfocus
adjustment screw is held in place by friction, so there is no locking
screw.
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@C-MOUNT ADAPTER RING
The C-mount adapter ring is used if a C-mount lens is used on the
camera. If a CS-mount lens is used, the adapter is not necessary.
To install the adapter, first screw it into the lens mount opening on
the camera. Then screw the C-mount lens into the adapter.
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CAMERA
LENS
\ C - MOUNT AD AP TER RING
@I CCD DUST PROTECTIVE CAP
Remove this cap just before installing the lens.
Do not handle or leave the camera with this cap open.
@CAMERA MOUNT HOLE
@J CAMERA MOUNT BASE
The camera mount may be positioned on either the top or the
bottom of the camera. To install it on the top of the camera, first
remove the “INSPECTED” label and fasten the mount firmly in
place.
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(EXAMPLES 0F CONNECTIONS
1. Simplest one monitor system with one camera.
ACADAPTOR
CAMERA
COAXIALCABLE
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2. One monitor system with two or more cameras.
AC ADAPTOR
CAMERA MONITOR
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SWITCHER
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IDIMENSIONS
MODEL VC2430A-24 VC2430A-24C
TVSYSTEM
EIA cm
EFFECTIVE PIXELS 771(H)x494(V) 753(H)X582(V)
IMAGE DEVICE
l/3" INTERLINETRANSFERCCD
SCANNINGSYSTEM
2:l INTERLACE
SYNCHRONIZINGSYSTEM
LINE LOCK
HORIZONTALRESOLUTION
580TV LINE
VIDEOOUTPUTLEVEL
lVpp/75ohm
SIN RATIO MORETHAN50dB(AGCOFF)
MIN.lLLUMlNATlON(F1.2) 0.03
Iux at20 IRE
ELECTRONIC IRIS l/60-l/100,000 SEC l/50-1/100,000 SEC
LINELOCKRANGE 60Hz ~tr. l.OHz 50Hz
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BACKLIGHTCOMPENSATION EXTERNALLYON/OFFSELECTABLE(CENTERZONEWEIGHTED)
BACKFOCUSADJUSTMENT FINEADJUSTMENTWITHSELFLOCKINGSYSTEM
CAMERAMOUNT l/4"-2OUNC(TOPorBOTTOMSELECTABLE)
LENSMOUNT CorCSMOUNT(CMOUNTADAPTERRlNGINCLUDED)
AUTOIRISSUPPORT VIDEO-DRIVETYPEWlTH3PTERMlNAL
DC-DRIVETYPEWlTH4PSQUARECONNECTOR
POWERREQUIREMENT 24VAC +20% 150mAMAX.
OPERATING CONDITION 14"FTO 122"F(-10°C -+50"C)WITHIN 85%RELATIVEHUMIDITY
NETWEIGHTWITHOUTLENS
APPROX. 0.9 lb (400g)
DIMENSIONS 2.2in.(W) x 2.2in.(H) x 5.18in.(D)
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518in.
(132.0mm)
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* Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
* Vicon part number 8006-8894-01-00

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