16 Exploded View and Replacement Parts List----------- 69 2.1. Internal Memory Capacity for Buffered Images-----7 16.1. Cabinet and Electrical Parts Location -------------- 69 2.2. Compatible Panasonic VIERA TVs --------------------7 16.2. Accessories and Packing Materials ----------------- 70 3 Features --------------------------------------------------------------8 16.3. Replacement Parts List -------------------------------- 71 4 Technical Descriptions------------------------------------------9 4.1.
BL-C230A 1 Warning 1.1. Battery Caution Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to following caution: Disposal or transportation of lithium batteries should be performed by permitted, in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines.
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BL-C230A 1.2.1. Suggested PbF Solder There are several types of PbF solder available commercially. While this product is manufactured using Tin, Silver, and Copper, (Sn+Ag+Cu), you can also use Tin and Copper, (Sn+Cu), or Tin, Zinc, and Bismuth, (Sn+Zn+Bi). Please check the manufac- turer’s specific instructions for the melting points of their products and any precautions for using their product with other materi-...
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. • VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • VIERA CAST™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
Note • The maximum number of images that can be buffered depends on image resolution and image quality. MPEG-4 videos For information about MPEG-4 image capacity, see the Panasonic Network Camera support site at http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/. Note • The maximum amount of video that can be buffered depends on image resolution, network bandwidth, and the frame rate and bit rate set for the streaming method.
BL-C230A 3 Features On-site and remote camera monitoring Camera images can be monitored from a PC, both on-site and over the Internet. You can even use your mobile phone to view still images when you’re out of the house. H.264, MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG (MJPEG) support Live camera images can be viewed and buffered (i.e., stored in memory) in H.264, MPEG-4 and JPEG (MJPEG) formats, allow-...
BL-C230A 4 Technical Descriptions 4.1. Main Board 4.1.1. CPU Block CPU (IC101) Operating Power Supply: 3.3 V (for I/O) 1.2 V (for Core) Package: 433 pin Ball BGA Outline of Operation: This LSI encodes a picture signal input from a camera into a JPEG, an MPEG4 or an H.264 format and an audio signal input from a microphone into a AAC-LC format, and then it distributes the data to the terminal on the IPV4 or IPV6 network using the network server function achieved by processing the software of a built-in processor.
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BL-C230A 4.1.2. LAN Block Consists of IC101 (CPU), IC301 (ETHER-PHY), T901 (Trans) and JK901 (RJ45). T901 (Trans) insulates sets and Ethernet. ETHER-PHV (IC301) Operating Power Supply: 3.3 V Package: 32 pin QFN IC101 (CPU) and IC301 (ETHER-PHY) are connected by a signal called MIIBus which it makes it possible to transmit/receive Ethernet data.
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BL-C230A 4.1.3. RTC block Real Time Clock (IC902) Operating Power Supply: 3.3 V (3 V battery for back up) Package: 10 pin SOP Outline of Operation: Stores Clock Data and resonates Clock Signal from CPU (IC101) when it starts up.
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BL-C230A 4.1.5. Sound Block Microphone(MIC701) Input sound. PCM Codec (IC702) Power Supply Voltage: 3.3 V IC702 with built-in microphone amplifier, speaker amplifier and video amplifier is a low powered, compact, monaural codec. A regulator to stabilize the characteristics of the codec which is sensitive to noise is equipped.
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BL-C230A GAIN1 (IC701-7pin) GAIN2 (IC701-3pin) GAIN 71.2 63.4 60.2 57.2 Operation of Pyroelectric Infrared Sensor 1. Pyroelectric Infrared Sensor (IC704) emits analogue signal, when a heat source, such as a person, moves into the detection area. 2. Above signal is amplified by Operation Amplifier (IC703) which emits analogue signal.
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BL-C230A 4.1.8. I/O Terminal Block The system of the Input terminal is connected to the Input Port of the IC101 GPIO. Due to Internal Pull-up Resistance, the PNP Transistor (Q905,Q904) on the following level is usually in the OFF state and the Input Port connected to the collector is at L level.
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BL-C230A 4.1.11. Lens Control Circuit Press the lens button (SW101) to hide the lens from view and protect your privacy. CPU detects the status of the SW101. 4.1.12. Power Supply Block and Camera Detection Circuit Power Supply Block provides the power that each block consumes.
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BL-C230A 4.1.13. RF block The digital section of RF block consists of transceiver IC & MAC/BB IC(IC601), SDRAM(IC603), Flash ROM(IC602), and IEEE802.3(u) Ethernet PHY(IC661). The analog/RF section consists of a 2.4GHz channel for 802.11b/g. The analog/RF section consists of a transceiver IC, a power amplifier(IC501), and a low noise amplifier(Q501), in addition to matching and filtering elements.
BL-C230A 5 Location of Controls and Components 5.1. Understanding the Camera Indicators The camera’s indicators light as follows according to the status of the camera. Understanding how and when the indicators light can help you troubleshoot problems with the camera.
・ Though most ISPs (Internet Service Providers) do not yet support IPv6, many local networks already use it. When your ISP supports IPv6, your Panasonic Network Camera will be ready! ・ For more information, visit http://www.ipv6.org/. Note: Refer to the Panasonic Network Camera website at http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/netwkcam/ for details about network environment.
BL-C230A 8.9. RF Block check 8.10. Other Problem (External Sensor input / External output) When External Sensor input / External output does not work as Specifications in Operating Instructions, Confirm the connection of the functions connected and the camera. If there is no problem with the connection, replace CPU board.
BL-C230A 8.12. Diagnosis NG Check When turning on the power, CPU makes a check using the self-diagnosis function. Check being able to the access to the device described below. When the self-diagnosis function of the device described below is NG turning on the power, CPU makes a check using the LED indicator red-blinks.
BL-C230A 8.15. How To Change MAC Address Label MAC address label caution When you replace the main board, you must also attach the new MAC address label (included with the main board). Attach the new MAC address label to the unit by placing over the old MAC address label. Make sure the old address cannot be seen.
BL-C230A 8.16. How to Replace a Flat Package IC 8.16.1. Preparation 8.16.3. Removing Solder from Between Pins • PbF (: Pb free) Solder • Soldering Iron 1. Add a small amount of solder to the bridged pins. Tip Temperature of 700°F ± 20°F (370°C ± 10°C) 2.
BL-C230A 9 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions MAC address label caution When you replace the main board, you must also attach the new MAC address label (included with the main board). Attach the new MAC address label to the unit by placing over the old MAC address label. Make sure the old address cannot be seen.
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BL-C230A 9.1.3. How To Remove RF Board [No.3] (Procedure No.1→2→3) 1. Remove two Screws (A, D) and a Washer (E). 2. Remove the RF Board. 9.1.4. How To Remove Main Board [No.4] (Procedure No.1→2→3→4) 1. Remove two Screws (B) and a Washer (E).
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BL-C230A 9.1.5. How To Remove Chassis [No.5] (Procedure No.1→2→3→4→5) 1. Remove four Screws (D). 2. Remove the Chassis from the Front Cabinet. 9.1.6. How To Remove Sensor Board [No.6] (Procedure No.1→2→3→4→5→6) 1. Remove the Sensor Board from the Front Cabinet.
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BL-C230A 9.1.7. How To Remove Pan Motor [No.7] (Procedure No.1→2→3→4→5→7) 1. Remove two Screws (B). 2. Remove the Eye Block from the Chassis. 3. Remove two Screws (B). 4. Remove the Pan Motor from the Chassis.
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BL-C230A 9.1.8. How To Remove Tilt Motor and Lens Board Unit [No.8] (Procedure No.1→2→3→4→5→8) 1. Remove two Screws (B). 2. Remove the Eye Block from the Chassis 3. Remove the Pan Cap and the Pan Gear from the Eye Block.
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BL-C230A 5. Remove the Eye Right Cover, Eye Center Cover and the Eye Left Cover. 6. Remove a Flat Cable and remove the Tilt Motor. 7. Remove two Screws (C) and remove the Lens Board. 9.1.9. How To Remove Speaker Holder Ass’y [No.9] (Procedure No.1→9) 1.
BL-C230A 10 Maintenance 10.1. Cleaning the Camera For best performance, we recommend cleaning the camera periodically. Turn the camera off before cleaning it. 10.1.1. Cleaning the main unit Clean the unit with a dry and soft cloth. Note: • Do not use alcohol, polishing powder, cleanser, benzine, thinner, wax, petroleum products, pesticides, glass cleaners, hair spray, or hot water when cleaning the camera, as they may cause a change in the shape or color of the camera.
BL-C230A 11 Factory Setting 11.1. Resetting the Camera You can reset all of the camera's settings to their factory default settings. 1. Click the [Maintenance] tab. 2. On the left side of the screen under [Maintenance], click [Reset to Factory Default].
BL-C230A 13 Schematic Diagram 13.1. For The Schematic Diagram Note: 1. DC voltage measurements are taken with an oscilloscope or a tester with a ground. 2. The schematic diagrams and circuit board may be modified at any time with the development of new technology.
BL-C230A 16.3. Replacement Parts List Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Note: PNUA1018Z CHASSIS ABS-HB- GF20 1. RTL (Retention Time Limited) PNWHC230A SPEAKER HOLDER ASSY The marking (RTL) indicates that the Retention Time is PNJE1042Z FLAT CABLE limited for this item.
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BL-C230A Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks IC107 C0DBAYY00555 IC C184 ECUE1C104ZFQ 0.1 IC301 C1CB00002566 IC C186 ECUE1C104ZFQ 0.1 IC302 C0DBFYY00034 IC C188 ECUE1C104ZFQ 0.1 IC303 C0GBE0000015 IC C189 ECUE1C104ZFQ 0.1...
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BL-C230A Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks L111 J0JYC0000061 IC FILTER (SWITCHES) L112 J0JYC0000053 IC FILTER SW101 K0H1BB000094 PUSH SWITCH L301 G1C100K00031 COIL SW301 K0D122A00098 SLIDE SWITCH L302...
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BL-C230A Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C906 ECUE1H3R0CCQ 3 (RESISTORS) C907 F1K3A102A002 0.001 R701 ERJ2RKF2202 C908 ECUE1H102KBQ 0.001 R702 ERJ2GEJ431 C909 ECUE1C104ZFQ 0.1 R703 ERJ2GEJ101 C910 F2A1C2220070 2200...
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BL-C230A Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R940 ERJ2GEJ102 R947 ERJ2GEJ103 (VARISTOR) CF901 D4ZZ00000024 VARISTOR (SWITCH) SW903 K0H1BB000063 PUSH SWITCH (TRANSFORMER) T901 G5BYC0000030 TRANSFORMER (CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR) X901 H0A327200165 CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR 16.3.6. LENS Board Parts Safety Ref. Part No.