Dark Picture; Dim Image On Screen; Image Flickers, Streaks, Or Flares - Bosch AUTODOME 7100i Installation Manual

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Dark picture

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11.6

Dim image on screen

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Note: Never scrub the bubble with any abrasive material or cleaners.
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11.7

Image flickers, streaks, or flares

Possible root cause
The camera is facing directly into the sun,
The camera is facing directly into fluorescent lighting
Solution
Change the position of the camera so that it has less light exposure.
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The camera iris is closed.
The camera bubble still has its protective plastic sheet.
The Ethernet cable exceeds the maximum length (100 m (328 ft)).
The illuminators (for certain camera models only) are not operating (correctly).
Camera settings are not correct for the scene.
Check that the Gain control (from Configuration > Camera > Scene Mode > Picture
Settings) is set high.
Check that the Auto iris level (from Configuration > Camera > Lens Settings) is set to
an appropriate level, and/or that the Iris is open.
Check that the protective plastic sheet is removed from the bubble.
If it is dark outside, then check if the illuminators are set to Auto, with appropriate day/
night threshold, or forced into monochrome in picture settings.
If the illuminators (IR mode) are set to Auto, then check if the temperature
specification has been exceeded. If so, the camera will automatically turn the
illuminators to Off to prevent damage to the unit.
Check if the Iris is in Manual mode and is too closed for the scene.
Check that the maximum length of the Ethernet cable does not exceed 100 m (328 ft).
Restore all camera settings.
The camera bubble is dirty.
The camera lens is dirty.
For the bubble exterior: use only cleaning solutions and cloths suitable for cleaning
safety glass lenses. Dry the bubble thoroughly with a dry, nonabrasive cloth to prevent
water spots.
For the bubble interior: use clean dry compressed air, preferably from a spray can, to
remove any dust from the interior surface.
Clean the camera lens with a cloth suitable for cleaning safety glass lenses.
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