Vicon VC2430B User manual

Vicon part number 8006-8894-10-00 Rev 107 Section 3
X894-10
MODEL VC2430B
1/3-INCH MONOCHROME CAMERA
VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788
TEL: 631-952-CCTV (2288) FAX: 631-951-CCTV (2288) TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116
24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266)
UK: [phone] WEB: www.vicon-cctv.com

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
The symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.
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 a risk of electric shock to persons.
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.
WARNING

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1. 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.
2. Handle the camera with care.
The camera could be damaged by improper handling or storage.
3. 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.
4. Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the camera body.
Use a dry cloth to clean the camera when dirty. In a case where the dirt is hard to
remove, use a mild detergent and wipe gently.
5. 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.
6. 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~122°F (-10°C~+50°C) and humidity is below 85%.
7. Us only a 24 VAC UL Listed Class 2 power supply.
Caution:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, the UL listed wire VW-1, style 1007, should be used for the
cable.
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all local
and national electrical and mechanical codes.
PRECAUTIONS

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1. Iris lens connector plug for DC drive – 1pc
2. C-Mount lens adaptor ring – 1pc
3. Dust protective cap - 1pc
4. Manual – 1pc
PACKING LIST

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CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS

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① Video Output Connector (BNC)
1.0 V p-p/75Ω composite video signal is provided at this connector.
② Power Input Connector (screw terminal)
This terminal accepts 12 VDC or 24 VAC power source.
Power Requirement: Maximum 200 mA (12 VDC), Maximum 100 mA (12 VDC)
Recommended Power Supply: Minimum 500 mA (12 VDC); Minimum 300 mA (12 VDC)
③ Autoiris Lens Connector for VIDEO Drive Lens
This connector supplies 9 VDC power and video signal, without sync, for video-drive
type autoiris lens.
When using a VIDEO drive lens, the ELC/ALC switch (pole 1) on the DIP switch must be
set to the ALC (OFF) position.
Caution:
1. Use only 12 VDC (or 24 VAC) UL listed Class2 power transformer.
2. To prevent fire or shock hazard, UL listed wire VW-1, style 1007, should be used for
the cable for 12 VDC (or 24 VAC) input terminal.
PIN Signal
1
2
3
GROUND
POWER SUPPLY (9 VDC, 40mA)
VIDEO OUTPUT (0.7Vp-p without sync)
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④ Autoiris Lens Connector for DC Drive Lens
This connector supplies the control signals to the DC drive autoiris lens.
When using a DC drive lens, the ELC/ALC switch (pole 1) on the DIP switch must be set
to the ALC (OFF) position.
⑤ BLC (Backlight Compensation) ON/OFF Switch
If the subject you wish to view is too dim because of a bright background, set the BLC
switch (Pole 2) 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 or ELC mode)
or an autoiris lens (AI lens or ALC mode).
WITH BLC OFF WITH BLC ON
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6 ELC/ALC Select Switch (EE/ELC is ON; ALC/AI is OFF)
This switch is used to select EE (electronic exposure)/ELC (electronic light control)
mode or AI (autoiris lens)/ALC (automatic light control) mode. Pole 1 is set to ON
for EE/ELC and OFF for AI/ALC.
In the EE/ELC 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 AI/ALC mode, the CCD shutter speed is fixed to
1/60 (1/50) sec, 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
ALC position.
Cautions :
1. Under bright lighting conditions such as outdoors, use an autoiris lens because the
EE/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/ELC mode with manual iris lens, the depth of field of the
image may be less than that obtained by using an AI/ALC lens. Depth of field varies
inversely with the iris opening. Thus, using this camera in EE/ELC mode with the
manual iris lens fully opened may result in less depth of field and the distant objects in
a picture may be seen out of focus.
4. Fixed iris or manual iris lenses may be used with the linear shutter (EE/ELC mode)
where the scene brightness varies over a limited range.
5. Do not use the EE/ELC mode when an autoiris lens is installed.
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7 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.
8 INT/LL Switch (LL is ON; INT is OFF)
This camera can operate independently, using its internal crystal-controlled sync
generator, or it may be synchronized using line-locking.
To select one or the other of these sync modes, set the DIP switch on the rear panel to
either INT or LL. Pole 4 is set to ON for LL and OFF for 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 procedure (⑩).
⑨ FLON Switch (FLICKERLESS ON/OFF)
This function only used in JAPAN.
In order to use FL mode, set EE/AI switch to AI first and then FL ON/OFF switch
to ON.
When the DIP switch on the rear panel is set to ON, the shutter speed is fixed at
a rate of 1/100(120)(sec).
⑩ V-Phase Adjustment Potentiometer
This potentiometer is set full 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 B, 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.
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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 camera 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.
Camera A's VIDEO OUT
Camera B's VIDEO OUT
Should be in phase
If an oscilloscope is not available, a less accurate adjustment can be made by
observing the monitor and adjusting the V-phase control potentiometer until no roll
occurs on the monitor when switching back and forth between cameras A and B.
CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS
“ V-phase” control
(
variable resistor
)

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⑪ 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.
LEVEL
Monitor Screen LEVEL Control Direction
To increase the brightness Clockwise
To decrease the brightness Counterclockwise
⑫ 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 properly.
CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS
LENS-IRIS level control
LH

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⑬ 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 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 lighting 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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⑭ C-Mount Adaptor Ring
The C-mount adaptor ring is used only if a C-mount lens is used on the camera. If a
CS-mount lens is used, the adaptor is not necessary. To install the adaptor, first
screw it into the lens mount opening on the camera. Then screw the C-mount lens
into the adaptor.
⑮ CCD Dust Protective Cap
Remove this cap before installing the lens.
Do not handle or leave the camera with cap open.
16 Camera Mount Hole
17 Camera Mount Base
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1. Simplest : One monitor system with one camera
2. One monitor system with two or more cameras
EXAMPLES OF CONNECTIONS

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DIMENSIONS

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MODEL VC2430B VC2430B-C
TV SYSTEM EIA CCIR
EFFECTIVE PIXELS 768(H) X 494(V) 752(H) X 582(V)
IMAGE DEVICE 1/3” INTERLINE TRANSFER CCD
SCANNING SYSTEM 2:1 INTERLACE
SYNCHRONIZING SYSTEM INTERNAL/LINE LOCK SELECTABLE
HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION 580 TV LINE
VIDEO OUTPUT LEVEL 1 V pp/75 ohm
S/N RATIO MORE THAN 50 dB (AGC OFF)
MIN.ILLUMINATION (F1.2) 0.003 fc (0.03 lux) at 20IRE
ELECTRONIC IRIS 1/60 ~ 1/100,000 SEC 1/50 ~ 1/100,000 SEC
LINE LOCK RANGE 60 Hz ±1 Hz 50 Hz ±1 Hz
BACKLIGHT
COMPENSATION
EXTERNALLY ON/OFF SELECTABLE (CENTER ZONE WEIGHTED)
BACKFOCUS ADJUSTMENT FINE ADJUSTMENT WITH SELF LOCKING SYSTEM
CAMERA MOUNT 1/4-20 UNC (TOP or BOTTOM SELECTABLE)
LENS MOUNT C- or CS-MOUNT (C-MOUNT ADAPTOR RING INCLUDED)
AUTOIRIS SUPPORT VIDEO-DRIVE TYPE WITH 3P TERMINAL
DC-DRIVE TYPE WITH 4P SQUARE CONNECTOR
POWER REQUIREMENT 12 VDC ±20%, 200 mA MAX/24 VAC ±20% 100 mA MAX
OPERATION CONDITION 14°F TO 122°F (-10℃~50℃) WITHIN 85% RELATIVE HUMIDITY
NET WEIGHT
(WITHOUT LENS) APPROX. 0.9 lb (400 g)
DIMENSIONS (W x H x L) 2.2 in. x 2.2 in. x 5.55 in. (55 x 55 x 141 mm)
SPECIFICATIONS

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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, NY 11788
Phone: 631-952-CCTV (2288); Toll-Free: 1-800-645-9116; Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288)
For service or returns from countries in Europe, contact:
Vicon Industries Ltd
Brunel Way
Fareham, PO15 5TX
United Kingdom
Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]
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 maximum protection.
4. Mark the R.A. number on the outside of the carton on the shipping label.