Vicon V898MSH User guide

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
MODEL V898MSH MAXIMUM SECURITY HOUSING
1. INTRODUCTION
The infrxmation in this inslruction manual covers the
installation, operation, and maintenance of Model
V898MSH Maximum Security Housing.
This unit should be installed only by a qualified techni-
cian using approved materials and wiring practices in
accordance with national, state, and local electrical
codes. Faihire to comply with these instructions may
result in personal injury and/or damage to the equip-
ment.
The V898MSH Maximum Security Housing provides a
tamper-resistant means of concealing a video camera
and is intended for use in high-risk areas where surveil-
lance equipment is vulnerable to physical or criminal
violence. It is designed to be conveniently comer
mounted. The housing accommodates small solid-state
cameras with fixed-focal-length lenses and offers easy
accessibility for camera and lens adjustment.
A hinged cover with a specially-keyed doubleacting
lock provides an uncomplicated but secure locking sys-
tem. The housing is constructed of welded lOgauge
steel, and the window is impact-resistant Lexan*, mak-
ing it virtually impenetrable. The exterior surface is
painted cast-iron gray.
Provision is made for routing electrical connections,
including AC power lines and video cables, into the
housing. Ihere are four holes for 1/2-&h (1.27 cm)
conduit in the back of the housing. Since the cables pass
directly into the wall, they are not exposed at any point
to vandalism.
2. INSTALLATION
WARNING: Read ALL instructions COM-
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PLElELY before installing this unit. Failure to
do so may result in costly installation mistakes
or personal injury to the iirrtallers’or other per-
sons.
In order to open the enclosure for installation, use the
hesagonal Allen wrench supplied with the housing in
conjunction with the key. Turn the key lock to the open
position. Insert the Allen wrench in the opening on the
side of the housing base. Turn it against the spring
tension of the internal latches. ‘Ihe unit may now be
opened. Refer to Figure 1.
WARNING: TO PREVENT RISK OF FlRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Vicon part number 8006-6804-01-00
‘Laxaniaaregi&d~a~rkofGeneralOectricCwnpany
VICON INDUSTRIES INC. 525 BROAD HOLLOW ROAD, MELVILLE, N.Y. 11747 TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
TOLL FREE: 1-600-646-9116 (OUTSIDE OF NEW YORK)

Figure 1
V898MSH Housing
2.1 Installation of the Housing
The housing mounts directly into a comer of a solid
Wall.
FASTENER NOTE: In the following instructions,
where the manual indicates 3/B-I6 (UNC-standard)
bolts, screws, and nuts, metric A49 X 1.0 hardware
may be used. Where the manual indicates 318 lag
bolts or other3/8-inchfasteners that must be supplied
by the installer,M9 equivalentfasteners may be used.
Wherever equipment must be mounted to built-in
threaded studs in the housing or wherever the hous-
ing or its accessories have prethreaded holes, the
studs and holes will be threaded and tappedfor UNC
or UNF standardfasteners, and the mating fastener
will be supplied in the accessory pack with the prod-
uct.
CAUTION:
This unit should not be mounted to a
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dry-wall sur$ace. It must be mounted on a sur-
face which is strong enough to bear its weight
and resist unauthorized attempts to dislodge it,
CAUTION: Be certain that the area behind the
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selected location is clear of obstacles (such as
steel studs or beams, pipes, electrical wiring,
etc.) which would interfere with the mounting of
the unit.
The back of the housing has four cable access holes and
eight screw holes for mounting. Use the housing itself
as a template for the exact location of the holes.
NOTE: There are eight.(8) holes on the rear panels
of the V898MSH (4 holes per side), but only four (4)
holes (2 per side) are needed to mount the housing.
CAUTION: Careful positioning of the template
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and careful marking of the hole locations is very
important to assure that the mounting holes in
the housing line up with the holes in the wall.
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1. Hold the housing against the mounting surface
where the housing is to be located. Choose four (4)
holes (2 per side) to mount the housing. Choose
mounting holes that are aligned with beams or
wooden studs. Mark the position of the mounting
screws by pressing a sharp instrument or pen or
pencil point through the hole in the housing to leave
marks on the surface.
2. Draw circles where the cable access holes are to be c. If the. housing is to be attached to wooden
made. The cable access holes may be slightly larger beams, use 3/8-&h lag bolts no shorter than 2.5
than the holes in the housing, if desired. inches (6.4 cm).
WARNING: Whatever means are used to attach
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the housing to the wall, it must be done very
securely. The housing weighs 19.3 lb (8.8 kg).
Failure to fasten the housing to the mounting
su&ce properly could result in the housing fall-
ing and causing severe injury to someone be-
neath it. Also, in&equate attachment may make
the housing vulnerable to vandalism.
3. Drill appropriate-sized holes and attach the housing
as follows:
a. If-the surface is concrete, use 3/8-inch diameter
lag bolts with concrete anchors.
b. If the surface is wood, use 3/8-16 bolts, nuts,
flat washers, and lock washers.
d. If the housing is to be attached to steel beams
or steel plate, use 3/8-16 bolts, nuts, and lock
washers.
4. Fasten the housing with the co~ectors previously
indicated. Tighten the fasteners securely.
2.4 Power Connections
The input power to the camera must correspond to the
TV scanning system of the camera: EIA or EIA-NTSC
cameras require 60 Hz. CCIR or CCIR-PAL require
50 Hz. Power connections will be made after the
camera and lens is installed in the housing.
2.5 Installation of the Camera and Lens
The camera mounting plate is attached to a vertical
positioning bracket. This allows precise positioning of
the camera within the housing.
1. Assemble and adjust the camera and lens as de-
scribed in the camera and lens instruction manuals.
2. Fasten the camera securely to the camera mounting
plate with a l/4-20 x 5/16 screw or bolt.
3. Position the camera at approximately the correct
vertical position.
4. Connect the 24VAC camera input power wires to
the 24-VAC power input connector on the back of
the camera. ‘Connect a coaxial cable terminated
with a BNC connector to the VIDEO connector on
the camera. Connect the other end of the coaxial
cable to a monitor.
5. Energize the camera by switching on the camera
input power. Energize the monitor. The camera can
now generate a video output.
6. Close the housing cover and check the image on the
monitor to which the camera is connected. Note
whether the border of the housing window cau be
seen on the monitor, and note what small adjust-
ments in up-down tilt or in horizontal swing may be
needed.
7. Open the cover of the housing and allow it to hang
down on its hinges. Move the camera as determined
in step 6 above. If the window border can be seen
on the monitor, move the camera forward.
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8. Close the cover again and check the monitor image.
If the camera is now correctly positioned, open the
cover and tighten the fasteners on the camera mount
assembly. If the position is not correct, repeat steps
6 through 8 until it is.
NOTE: If the camera has been moved as close to
the window as possible and an excessive amount of
the window border or the inside of the housing is still
visible, it may be necessary to install a lens with a
narrower angle of view on the camera. (A narrower
angle of view is indicated by a larger focal length
number. For instance, a lens with a 6-mm focal
length has a narrower angle of view than a 4.5~mm
lens, and the 4.5~mm lens has a narrower angle of
view than a 3.6~mm lens.)
9. Check all hardware for tightness, then close and
lock the cover.
3. MAINTENANCE
The V898MSH unit requires no maintenance other than water. Do not use abrasive cleaners, which will scratch
occasional cleaning of the Lexan window. The window
the window surface. Do not use any solvent-type
should be cleaned using a soft cloth and plain soap and cleaners. Never wipe the window when it is dry.
3.1 Shipping Instructions
Use the following procedure when returning a unit to
the factory:
1. Call or write Vicon for a Return Authorization
&A.) at one of the locations listed below. Re-
cord the name of the Vicon employee who issued
the R.A.
VICON INDUSTRlES INC.
525 Broad Hollow Rd.
Melville, NY 11747
516-293-2200 l-800-645-9116
VICON INDUSTRlES INC.
Western Regional Office
3259 Walnut Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
3105954280 l-800-648-1832
VICON lNDUSTRES INC.
Southeastern Regional Office
3010 Business Park Dr., Suite B
Norcross, ‘GA 30071
4044494499 l-800-824-8479
ChpyrigM Q 1993 Icon lndustriea Inc. Ail rights reserved.
2. Attach a sheet of paper to the unit with the
following information:
a. Name and address of the company returning
tllelmit
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.
Viin and its kg0 are registered trademarks of Vii hdustries Inc.
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