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  • Page 1 PowerDome PRO Installation manual This manual covers the installation and programming of the Vista PowerDome PRO series High Speed PTZ domes...
  • Page 2 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01...
  • Page 3 This document is intended to provide accurate information. However, the information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Vista, in keeping pace with technological advances, is a company committed to product innovation. Therefore, it is difficult to ensure that all informatio n provided is entirely accurate and up-to-date.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Contents CONTENTS........................3 INTRODUCTION ......................6 Description ..............................7 Features ................................7 Operation Requirements ..........................7 Product Contents ............................9 Installation Preparations ..........................9 Cable Requirements ............................. 11 Power Requirements ............................ 11 Power Cable Size and Length ........................11 HOUSING AND CABLING INSTALLATION OPTIONS ...........
  • Page 5 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Pan/Tilt Parameters ............................39 Function Settings (Presets, Tours etc.) ....................... 40 Privacy Masking ............................47 ALARM SETUP ......................48 ALARM SETUP ......................48 Default Menu Settings ..........................49 APPENDIX I: DIP SWITCH & JUMPER SETTINGS ............50 Protocol and Baud rate setting ........................

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Read these instructions before installing or operating this product. Note: This installation should only be undertaken by qualified service personnel, and should conform to local codes. This manual provides installation and operation information. To use this document, you must have the...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Introduction This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions for Vista PowerDome PRO series of PTZ domes. In this chapter: Description ............7.

  • Page 8: Description

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Description The PowerDome PRO series is a variable speed PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) dome camera used in CCTV systems for discreet surveillance of a remote area. Its operational set-up configurations are customised and stored within its own on-board programmable non-volatile memory both in the housing and camera. The PowerDome PRO...
  • Page 9 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Figure 3...

  • Page 10: Product Contents

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Product Contents The PowerDome PRO domes consist of the following: • Housing • PTZ camera assembly • Dome • Installation and user manuals Inspect the packages and contents for visible damage. If any components are damaged or missing, do not use the unit;...
  • Page 11 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Board Type Name of Board Telemetry type VPP-RS485 Vista, Pelco D and Pelco P RS485 VPP-Vista -C Vista Coax VPP-BBV-C BBV coax Protocol Board VPP-PELCO-C Pelco coax VPP-PHILIPS Philips RS422 Telemetry VPP-AD AD Manchester code NOTE: The protocol board should be inserted into JP2 and JP3, these can be found on the hinged power board within the dome housing.

  • Page 12: Cable Requirements

    The video cable carries the video signal to the remote viewing site. If sending video via coaxial cable, a 75Ω pure copper c oaxial cable is recommended for distances up to 250m. The PowerDome PRO series is powered by 24V AC. To determine the cable size, please refer to the Power Cable Size and Length on the page 12.

  • Page 13: Housing And Cabling Installation Options

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Housing and Cabling Installation options Mounting and Housing Styles ..................13. In-Ceiling Housing Installation..................14. Surface-Mount Housing Installation................17. Wall-Mount Housing Installation (VPP-WM)..............20. Pendant/Wall Mount Adapter Collar................23. Corner-Mounting (VDM-CMAg)..................24. Side Pole-Mounting (VDM-EPMAg)................25.

  • Page 14: Mounting And Housing Styles

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Mounting and Housing Styles There are three basic mounting types: Wall/Pendant, In-ceiling and Surface mount; the Wall/Pendant mounts come as either: Internal, External or Vandal Resistant styles. Type Weight (Kg) Surface Dome 2.20Kg Flush In ceiling Dome 2.43Kg...

  • Page 15: In-Ceiling Housing Installation

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 In-Ceiling Housing Installation Follow the instructions given here for In-ceiling housings. CAUTION: The In-Ceiling housing is for indoor applications only. Do not expose it to moisture, or the unit may become damaged. CAUTION: For all installations, heed the following cautions.

  • Page 16: Installing The Housing

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Installing the housing Once the surface has been prepared, the housing can be installed. To install the housing, see [Figure 8 to 12] and do the following: Unfasten the power board holder. [Figure 8] Loosen the bolt and the power board holder swings away from the housing bracket.
  • Page 17 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Figure 8. Figure 9. Figure 10. Figure 11. Figure 12. Figure 14. Figure 13. Figure 15.

  • Page 18: Surface-Mount Housing Installation

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Surface-Mount Housing Installation Follow the instructions given here for the surface-mount housing. Preparing the mounting surface CAUTION: For all installations, heed the following cautions. Complete all installation steps before supplying power to the dome.
  • Page 19 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Figure 16] [Figure 17] [Figure 18] [Figure 19] [Figure 20] [Figure 21]...
  • Page 20 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 [Figure 22] [Figure 23] [Figure 24] [Figure 25]...

  • Page 21: Wall-Mount Housing Installation (Vpp-Wm)

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Wall-Mount Housing Installation (VPP-WM) Cables are run down through the cable entry hole and the dust seal. Take care to avoid damaging the dust seal during installation. Preparing the mounting surface CAUTION: For all installations, heed the following cautions.
  • Page 22 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 [Figure 26] [Figure 27] [Figure 28] [Figure 29] [Figure 30] [Figure 31] IMPORTANT Please use PTFE tape to ensure sealing. Bolt PTFE Video RS485 Alarm Heater Power Supply Power...
  • Page 23 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 [Figure 32] [Figure 33] PCB Board Heater Assembly [Figure 34] [Figure 35] Security Chain Holder Security Chain [Figure 36]...

  • Page 24: Pendant / Wall Mount Adaptor Collar

    Pendant / Wall Mount Adaptor Collar This collar is supplied in order to allow installation of the PowerDome Pro series onto the Swan Neck (VDM- TM) and pendant drop brackets such as the (VDM-P250). It also ensures backward compatibility with existing PowerDome installations.

  • Page 25: Corner-Mounting (Vdm-Cmag)

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Corner-Mounting (VDM-CMAg) Preparing the mounting surface CAUTION: For all installations, heed the following cautions. Complete all installation steps before supplying power to the dome. To ensure proper operation of a PTZ unit, ensure the mount is level.

  • Page 26: Side Pole-Mounting (Vdm-Epmag)

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Side Pole-Mounting (VDM-EPMAg) Preparing the mounting surface CAUTION: For all installations, heed the following cautions. Complete all installation steps before supplying power to the dome. To ensure proper operation of a PTZ unit, ensure the mount is level.

  • Page 27: Parapet-Mounting (Vpp-Esm)

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Parapet-Mounting (VPP-ESM) Preparing the mounting surface CAUTION: For all installations, heed the following cautions. Complete all installation steps before supplying power to the dome. To ensure proper operation of a PTZ unit, ensure the mount is level.

  • Page 28: Dome Operation

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Dome Operation The following section details the operation and commissioning of the PowerDome PRO series PTZ domes. This section is split into the following segments: Operation Instructions....................28. Menu Tree ........................29. Menu Operation ......................30. System Setup....................31.

  • Page 29: Operation Instructions

    F Accessing the System Menu The dome menu can be accessed in several ways depending on controller and protocol: From Vista Keyboards press the Dome menu key If using Pelco Protocol Call preset 95 To input the password. ...

  • Page 30: Menu Tree

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Menu Tree...

  • Page 31: Menu Operation

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Menu Operation Selecting Sub-menus → Menu file paths are written as follows Main menu System Setup. When the Main menu is displayed a ►cursor will flash on the left of the selected Sub -menu.

  • Page 32: System Setup

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 System Setup → Main menu System Setup Dome Information → → Main menu System Setup Dome Information Note: Dome addressing can either be manually set via the DIP switches on the camera module (see appendix 1, page 48) or can be set via software.

  • Page 33: Display Configuration

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 4. Broadcast ADD: This sets the address for broadcast commands. This address must be different to all other domes, the default address is 255. When a command is sent to the Broadcast address, all domes connected to the control network will accept the same command.

  • Page 34: Change Password

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Text Position Indication Change Password → → Main menu System Setup Change Password Select Change Password and the following screen will appear.   Input New Password: Move the joystick to change the ...

  • Page 35: Language Selection

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Language Selection → → Main menu System Setup Language Select Four Languages are available: English, Spanish, French and Dutch Factory Default → → Main menu System Setup Factory Default Factory Default: By selecting Factory Default all settings will be returned to the factory settings.

  • Page 36: About

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 About → → Main menu System Setup About On selecting About the following screen will appear. This screen can not be edited it is for information only. NOTE: This screen will disappear on the receipt of a telemetry command.

  • Page 37: Lens Parameters

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Lens Parameters Main menu → Lens Parameters 1. Zoom Speed Set the zoom speed to either High or Low. 2. Max Digital Zoom This determines the maximum digital magnification the camera will zoom into.

  • Page 38: Camera Parameters

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Camera Parameters Main menu → Camera Parameters Picture Freeze ON: The image displayed between presets and preset in tours is frozen. OFF: This function is disabled, the movement will be shown. NOTE: This function is to reduce unwanted data traffic over some networks and improve storage space on a DVR.
  • Page 39 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Level Settings: 000: Function is disabled. 001 – 255: The higher the value the more compensation is applied. WDR2 Mode: This mode is only supported on certain models. WDR2 is an extended WDR mode To enable WDR2, WDR must be selected in Backlight Mode.

  • Page 40: Pan/Tilt Parameters

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Pan/Tilt Parameters Main menu → Pan/Tilt Parameters 1. Speed Magnifier: The speed at which the dome moves depends on the protocol being used. This function allows the dome’s speed to be adjusted to optimise operator control.

  • Page 41: Function Settings (Presets, Tours Etc.)

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Function Settings (Presets, Tours etc.) Main menu → Function Setting Preset Setup: The dome is capable of storing up to 220 preset locations. Main menu → Function Setting → Presets Setup 1. Preset Number: This will send the dome to the chosen preset number.

  • Page 42: Tour Setup

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Main menu → Function Setting → Tour Setup A Tour is the movement of the dome between a pre- determined order of presets. Up to 4-Tours can be stored; each tour can consist of up to 32 preset positions.
  • Page 43 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Main menu → Function Setting → Learn Tour Setup A Learn Tour is a recalled continuous movement of the dome learnt in real-time from the movements of the operator. Up to 4 Learn Tours can be set; each of a maximum duration of 180 seconds.
  • Page 44 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Main menu → Function Setting → Autopan Setup Autopan is the horizontal movement of the dome between two predetermined points. Up to 4-autopans can be programmed. 1. Autopan Number: This sets the Autopan number from 1 to 4.
  • Page 45 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Main menu → Function Setting → Areas Setup An Area is a defined region around the view of dome that has been given a title to describe the area. i.e. Dangerous area. Whenever the dome moves into the area the title is displayed.
  • Page 46 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Main menu → Function Setting → Time Action Time Action allows the dome to automatically run specific functions i.e. a tour can run at between the pre-determined times of 15:00 and 17:00. Running Channel: There are 8-schedules available.

  • Page 47: Home Action

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Main menu → Function Setting →Home Action The Idle Action function will ensure that after a pre-determined time the dome will return to a pre-programmed function. 1. Home Timer: This is the specific time the dome will wait after no keyboard commands are sent before carrying out the function, the options are.

  • Page 48: Privacy Masking

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Privacy Masking Main menu → Privacy Masking Privacy Masking allows specific views of the dome to be blanked out to protect sensitive areas, such as resident’s windows. 1. Privacy Mask Number: This selects the Privacy Masks number to be edited from 1 to 2.

  • Page 49: Alarm Setup

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Alarm Setup Main menu → Alarm Setup 1. Input Channel: (1-7) Selects the Alarm Input Channel to be configured 2. Alarm Action: Available settings. DISARM – The alarm input is OFF ON – The alarm input is active (ON)

  • Page 50: Default Menu Settings

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Default Menu Settings Feature Setting Feature Setting Zooming Speed HIGH White Balance Auto Digital Zoom Focus Min Limit 30cm Joystick Auto Both Idle Tie 30sec Auto Focus 5sec Auto Action Auto Iris 5sec Alarm Mode...

  • Page 51: Appendix I: Dip Switch & Jumper Settings

    The last two (7 – 8) bits on SW2 are for the baud rate. Default is 9600bps. NOTE: If you are using Vista Coax, BBV Coax, AD or PHILIPS protocol please set the baud rate to 19200 bps  = ON...

  • Page 52: Protocol Telemetry Boards

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Protocol Telemetry Boards The PowerDome PRO series of domes comes supplied as standard with 2 Telemetry protocol boards. These two boards will allow the following common protocols to operate the domes: 1. RS485 Board – Vista PD, Pelco D and Pelco P 2.
  • Page 53 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 3 and 4 Pin Telemetry boards Dependant on the telemetry type the board will have rather 3 or 4 pairs of pins protruding from it as well as an 8 pin socket. Ensure that the pins are correctly located and that the board is ―square‖ to the lower Power board, see images below for clarification.

  • Page 54: Dome Address Setting

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Dome Address Setting The control commands contain the target dome’s ID. The dome will only react to the commands sent to its own address or broadcast address. Each dome must be assigned an individ ual address.
  • Page 55 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01  = ON Dome ID dip switch settings Dome ID dip switch settings Switch Number Switch Number                 ...
  • Page 56 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01  = ON Dome ID dip switch settings Dome ID dip switch settings Switch Number Switch Number                 ...
  • Page 57 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01  = ON Dome ID dip switch settings Switch Number                        ...

  • Page 58: Coax Or Twisted Pair Settings

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 COAX or Twisted Pair Settings The Vista Speed dome supports two common types of cables to transmit video signal, coaxial cable and twisted pair cable. The type of video output is controlled by jumpers 16 and 17 (JP16 and JP17) on the drop down board within the housing.

  • Page 59: Alarm Input Connections

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Alarm Input Connections There are 7 Alarm inputs available on the main board within the dome housing the details are shown below: Alarm Input 1 Video Output Alarm Input 2 Video Ground Alarm Input 3...

  • Page 60: Appendix Ii: Rs-485 Bus Basic Knowledge

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Appendix II: RS-485 Bus Basic Knowledge Characteristics of RS485 Bus As specified by RS485 standards, RS485 Bus is of half-duplex data transmission cables with characteristic impedance as 120Ω. The maximum load capacity is 32 unit loads (including main controller and controlled equipment).
  • Page 61 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Connections via a Star Configuration It is necessary when installing a Star Configuration to use a Dome Star Driver, such as the Vista VSD/16 a 16-channel Star Driver for RS-485 control. This will give reliable RS- 485 data transmission.
  • Page 62 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Appendix III: Lightning & Surge Protection The Vista Dome range incorporates TVS lightning protection to prevent it from being damaged by strike of up to 4,000V and impulse signals such as a surge; but it is also necessary to abide by the following precautions to ensure electrical safety.

  • Page 63: Appendix Iv: Trouble Shooting & Cleaning

    Appendix IV: Trouble Shooting & Cleaning This chapter provides information to help you troubleshoot problems, perform simple preventive maintenance procedures and contact technical support in case you need assistance with your Vista equipment. In this chapter: Troubles Shooting ............62.

  • Page 64: Cleaning The Dome Bubble

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Cleaning the Dome Bubble Use the following procedures for cleaning the dome. Be aware that the interio r of the dome requires extra care in cleaning. Use only the procedures provided below. CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not touch the bubble with your bare hands, do not place the bubble face down on any surface, and protect the bubble from dust.

  • Page 65: Appendix V Installing The External Psu

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Appendix V Installing the External PSU VPSU243EXT OUTDOOR POWER SUPPLY The VPSU243EXT is a 24 VAC outdoor power supply designed for use with a pendant-mount weatherproof Top Cat. It provides enough power (100 VA) to operate the dome’s pan/tilt drive, camera and heater/ fan.

  • Page 66: Appendix Vi - Back Box Memory

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Appendix VI - Back Box Memory The Power Board located in the dome housing retains the settings of the dome – Presets, Tours etc. In the event of the camera Yoke have to be replaced, these original settings will automatically be loaded into th e new camera Yoke on initial power up and initialisation.
  • Page 67 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual- V2.01 Installer Notes:...
  • Page 68 Vista Wharfedale Winnersh Triangle WOKINGHAM Berkshire RG41 5PT Tel: +44 (0) 118 912 5000 Fax: +44 (0) 118 912 5001 www.vista-cctv.com...

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