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XX185-01-01 16-Channel Digital Video Recorders Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and must not be used for this purpose.
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ii • Important Safeguards XX185-01-01 Rev 208 Kollector Lite...
The product has been dropped. 6. Attachments - Use only Vicon recommended attachments to prevent unit damage and personal injury. The product shows a significant change in performance.
FCC Notice NOTE: Complies with Federal Communications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart B for a Class A digital device. WARNING This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
This manual is delivered subject to the following conditions and restrictions: • This manual contains proprietary information belonging to Vicon. Such information is supplied solely for the purpose of assisting explicitly and properly authorized users of the ViconNet system. •...
Chapter 6, Maintenance, provides information on maintaining the Kollector Lite. • Chapter 7, Shipping Instructions, describes the procedure to be followed when sending a Kollector Lite back to Vicon. • Chapter 8, Coaxial Cable Recommendations, provides technical information for the recommended coaxial cable types.
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1, INTRODUCTION.................... 1 Accessory Kit ..............................2 Unpacking and Inspection ..........................2 CHAPTER 2, QUICK INSTALLATION ................3 CHAPTER 3, INSTALLATION ..................... 4 About This Chapter............................4 Unpacking the Kollector Lite ........................4 Required Items for Installation ........................4 Unit Components ............................
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CHAPTER 9, TWISTED-PAIR CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS........17 Materials................................ 17 Cable Types ..............................17 CHAPTER 10, TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..............18 VICON STANDARD EQUIPMENT WARRANTY ............... 20 List of Figures Figure 2-1: Kollector Lite Quick Installation ......................3 Figure 3-1: Front Panel Layout..........................5 Figure 3-2: Rear Panel Layout ..........................
110 – 240 VAC. Vicon requires the use of uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS) to prevent voltage fluctuations that can affect operation, cause video loss and cause damage to the equipment. Failure to comply voids the warranty.
Used to operate the GUI. Unpacking and Inspection All Vicon equipment is tested and inspected before leaving the factory. It is the carrier’s responsibility to provide suitable delivery. Inspect the cartons upon delivery and, if damage is present, make detailed notes on the carrier’s bill. Then, obtain the carrier agent’s signature and file a damage claim as soon as possible.
Chapter 3 Installation For novice or first-time installers, these steps provide the most thorough and accurate instructions. About This Chapter This chapter details the complete installation of the Kollector Lite. The following sections provide information as follows: • Unpacking the Kollector Lite defines how to remove the unit and accessories from the box. •...
Unit Components This section describes the Kollector Lite unit's front and rear panels. Front Panel Controls and Connections The following picture shows the Kollector Lite front panel. Each panel component is described in the table below. Figure 3-1: Front Panel Layout The Kollector Lite's front panel contains the following components: •...
Rear Panel Controls and Connections The following picture shows the Kollector Lite rear panel. Each panel component is described below. Figure 3-2: Rear Panel Layout The Kollector Lite's rear panel contains the following components: • Power Switch: Used to power on and off the power supply of the recorder. •...
Mounting There are two types of mounting recommended for the recorder, either desktop or rack. Desktop The desk or table must provide a surface of suitable strength for the Kollector Lite’s weight of 26 lb (11.8 kg). In addition, there must be area left around the cabinet to provide suitable airflow for cooling. Do not place heavy items on the cover.
Step 1: Connecting the Hardware This procedure describes the various hardware connections that must be performed in order to operate the system. The keyboard, mouse and monitor are only required for setup and can be removed when completed. To connect the ViconNet hardware: Perform the following connections (refer to Figure 3-1 on page 5 and Figure 3-2 on page 6): 1.
Sensor Input When using wire connectors to connect devices to the Kollector Lite, refer to the guidelines described below, according to the specific device type. To connect a sensor to the Kollector Lite: 1. Using a twisted pair cable as defined in Chapter 9, Twisted-Pair Cable Recommendations, prepare a 2-conductor type cable by stripping the ends back for use.
Figure 3-3: Inline Resistor Step 3: Connecting the Power Supply To ensure that the Kollector Lite is protected during a power failure and that no important data is lost, it must be connected to an uninterruptible power source (UPS) before use. To connect the UPS: 1.
Chapter 4 Operation About This Chapter This chapter details power on, booting and power off of the Kollector Lite. For full programming and operation information, refer to the Kollector Lite Software manual, XX185-3X. The following sections provide information as follows: •...
• If the recorder boots, but does not display the Main window, reboot the unit by toggling the front panel power switch OFF and ON. If the recorder still fails to boot, call Vicon Technical Support. 12 • Troubleshooting XX185-01-01 Rev 208 Kollector Lite...
Chapter 6 Maintenance Periodic checking and maintenance of certain parts of your Kollector Lite recorder will minimize future system problems. The following table lists the items that need to be checked and when. Maintenance Required Monthly Annually Backing up Checking the rear fan To back up the Kollector Lite recorder: •...
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.
CAUTION: Careful selection of proper cable is essential to obtain the best performance from this equipment. Vicon assumes no responsibility for poor performance when cables other than those recommended, or equivalent, are installed. In all cases, coaxial cable impedance should be 75 ohms.
Let the required picture quality and cable distance provide a guide in choosing the best cable type. For cables other than the approved Vicon types below, contact the manufacturers listed below. Note that “BC” refers to bare copper and “TC” refers to tinned copper.
Chapter 9 Twisted-Pair Cable Recommendations CAUTION: Careful selection of the proper cable is essential to obtain the best performance from this equipment. Vicon assumes no responsibility for poor performance when cables other than those recommended are installed. Materials Use a pure copper stranded conductor with or without a tin plating to obtain a low DC resistance. Do not use cable with either a steel or an aluminum stranded conductor because these do not transfer signals effectively for long distances.
100-127 VAC/200-254 VAC, 50/60 Hz, manual switch selectable on power supply, single phase. NOTE: Vicon requires the use of uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS) to prevent voltage fluctuations that can affect operation and cause damage to the equipment. Failure to comply with this violates the unit warranty.
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Video Quality Selectable using a 4-position bar, from the Main window. There are four levels of resolution (4 CIF or D1, 2 CIF, CIF, HCIF) with two levels of compression (Normal, Full). Normal is Optimized-MPEG4 and Full is JPEG compression. Video Bandwidth Model-dependent.
Software supplied either separately or in hardware is furnished on an “As Is” basis. Vicon does not warrant that such software shall be error (bug) free. Software support via telephone, if provided at no cost, may be discontinued at any time without notice at Vicon’s sole discretion.
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