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- Page 1 MotionCam System Installation Manual May 2004 AWS-WXN-60001.001 Release 3, Version 2.0 AWS Part #8565...
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Page 2: Copyright
All Rights Reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of AWS Convergence Technologies, Inc. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement or non-disclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of this agreement. -
Page 3: Fcc Compliance
MotionCam Installation Manual FCC COMPLIANCE Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 4: Disclaimer
The procedures, methods, and hardware described in this manual are intended to provide general guidelines and instructions for installing the WeatherBug MotionCam system. Each installation site is unique and each may require special considerations that are beyond the scope of this manual. - Page 5 ..............17 NDOOR OMPONENTS ................18 OOLS EEDED Figure 2 - The MotionCam System ........19 INSTALLATION ................20 ................ 21 OUTING THE ABLE Figure 3 – Gooseneck Install ..........24 Figure 4 - Main Power Cable Connections ......25 Figure 5 –...
- Page 6 MotionCam Installation Manual ............. 30 AMERA ACKING ATERIAL Figure 9 - Removing the Camera Packing Material ....31 Figure 10 - Lanyard Spring..........32 ..............33 NDOOR ONNECTIONS Figure 11 – Main Power Cable Connections......34 Figure 12 – Power Supplies ..........34 Figure 13 –...
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Page 7: Thank You
The MotionCam can be operated from a local computer web browser to pan, tilt, and zoom in and out to view subjects. These features allow users to view changing weather patterns and events in a variety of site directions and locations. -
Page 8: Features Of The Weatherbug Motioncam
MotionCam Installation Manual Features of the WeatherBug MotionCam High-quality monitoring via the network You can monitor a high-quality, live image from the camera using most web browsers connected to a LAN network. The maximum frame rate is 30 Frames Per Second (FPS). You can also control the monitored image through the Web browser to select what you want to view and how closely you want to zoom. -
Page 9: Plan Ahead
Plan Ahead It is very important that this manual be read entirely before installing the MotionCam. A full grasp of all steps to be completed before starting makes installation easy and limits potential problems. Please pay particular attention to the section on "Site Evaluation." A complete site evaluation determines proper placement of the camera and will prevent the need to have to re-mount the camera and re-route cables. - Page 10 (Please see Troubleshooting, Maintenance, and Precautions in this document) While installation of the MotionCam is not particularly difficult, it does usually require installation near the rooftop, which presents some amount of risk. • Installation must conform to national, state, and local building code requirements with the most stringent guidelines being adhered to.
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Page 11: E Lectrical S Pecifications (O Utdoor )
MotionCam Installation Manual Safety! (continued) Electrical Specifications (Outdoor) (Please see the section on Specifications for additional information) The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol alerts the user to the presence of non-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. -
Page 12: General
MotionCam Installation Manual Safety! (continued) General Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is installed and operated. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference and available to any staff member who may operate the weather station, now or in the future. -
Page 13: S Ite E Valuation
Therefore, the Main Power Supply must be within 200 feet of the camera location even though the MotionCam computer can be up to 700 feet away (if separate cable extensions are purchased to extend past the standard 200 feet). -
Page 14: What To Look For
MotionCam Installation Manual Site Evaluation (Continued) What to Look For In general, look for open views from the building where the camera will be installed. If possible, locate it where the view will be unobstructed by parts of the building it is mounted on or by adjacent buildings or trees. Keep in mind that the camera will pan approximately a 270°... -
Page 15: Inventory
5420 Video Capture Card 8052 Cat 5 Network Cable (Ethernet) 5452 MotionCam Installation Manual 8565 Silicone Caulk 1166 Please carefully unpack, set out, and identify each part. Inspect each part for damage. If any damage is noticed, please call WeatherBug Tracking Station Technical Support immediately at (800) 624-4205 or email support@aws.com. -
Page 16: Figure 1 - Camera Housing System
Camera System Parts (Continued) Figure 1 - Camera Housing System The WeatherBug MotionCam mounting system is very simple in design. The support structure is drilled and cable pull is performed. The Gooseneck Wall Mount is mounted, cables are connected, and the Camera Housing is added to the Wall Mount. -
Page 17: O Utdoor C Omponents
Indoor Components • Cabling harnesses (3) Ethernet Network Cable Power Cable Video Cable • MotionCam Personal Computer (PC) with keyboard and mouse • Computer Monitor • Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) • 2 Network Surge Suppressors • 2 Power Strips AWS-WXN-60001.001... -
Page 18: Tool Needed
MUST be in accordance with local building codes! Please DO NOT remove the packing material from inside the MotionCam Dome until the unit is fully mounted to the building! The packing material helps protect the sensitive camera components during the installation process. AWS-WXN-60001.001 Release 3, Version 2.0... -
Page 19: Figure 2 - The Motioncam System
MotionCam Installation Manual Inventory (Continued) Figure 2 - The MotionCam System Figure 16 shows detail view of PC connections. AWS-WXN-60001.001 Release 3, Version 2.0 May 2004 - 19 -... -
Page 20: Installation
Please DO NOT remove the packing material from inside the MotionCam Dome until the unit is fully mounted to the building! The packing material helps protect the sensitive camera components during the installation process. AWS-WXN-60001.001 Release 3, Version 2.0... -
Page 21: Routing The Cable
It is best to work with a team of at least two people, as cable will have to be handled from both the inside and the outside of the building. Keep in mind that the standard MotionCam package contains 200 feet of cable. This cable must reach from the server computer to the camera. - Page 22 Installation Manual Routing the Cable (Continued) MotionCam cables are not UV rated. Therefore, they must be routed in conduit when running outdoors to protect the cables. The MotionCam cables should be run inside as much as possible. Outdoor cable runs must be covered by conduit. Cable can be run in ceiling spaces.
- Page 23 MotionCam Installation Manual Routing the Cable (Continued) Return inside and tape the outdoor ends of the cables securely together to prevent damage. Tape a pull string securely to the end and attach it to the Fish Tape. Keep a person inside the building to help carefully guide the cables through the hole as you return outside and gently begin pulling the cables through the hole.
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Page 24: Figure 3 – Gooseneck Install
MotionCam Installation Manual Routing the Cable (Continued) Pull an additional 2 feet of cable through the outside wall. Feed the cable through the Gooseneck Wall Mount opening as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3 – Gooseneck Install Gooseneck Wall Mount... -
Page 25: Figure 4 - Main Power Cable Connections
MotionCam Installation Manual Routing the Cable (Continued) CAUTION! To prevent damage to the camera ensure that Power Cable is NOT connected to building power supply BEFORE you handle and remove green connector from end of cable. If you removed the green Main Power Cable connector in Step 2 of... -
Page 26: Figure 5 – Hang Camera To Allow Access To Cables
MotionCam Installation Manual Routing the Cable (Continued) 15. Using the silver loop on the top of the Camera Housing, hang the camera from the Threaded Mounting Cap (refer to Figure 5). Ensure that camera weight is secure before releasing the camera. -
Page 27: Figure 6 - Cable Connections At Camera
MotionCam Installation Manual Routing the Cable (Continued) 16. Attach the three cables (refer to Figures and 7): • Attach the Ethernet (network) cable (run from inside) to the camera Ethernet cable by plugging one end into the other. • Attach the power connector (run from inside) to the camera by plugging one end into the other. -
Page 28: Figure 7 – Threaded Mounting Cap Detail
MotionCam Installation Manual Ensure that the flat square portion of the camera is aligned inside housing to face the wall of the building. Proper alignment will ensure visibility from all camera angles. Figure 7 – Threaded Mounting Cap Detail Collar Bolts Locking Bolt 18. -
Page 29: Figure 8 - The Three Indoor Cables
MotionCam Installation Manual Routing the Cable (Continued) Figure 8 - The Three Indoor Cables Indoor Power Cable 200’ Green Connector Blue Connector (24 VAC) To Power Supply To Camera AWS-WXN-60001.001 Release 3, Version 2.0 May 2004 - 29 -... -
Page 30: C Amera P Acking M Aterial
Materials) for instructions. Camera Packing Material Please DO NOT remove the packing material from inside the MotionCam Dome until the unit is fully mounted to the building! The packing material helps protect the sensitive camera components during the installation process. -
Page 31: Aws-Wxn-60001.001 Release 3, Version 2.0 May
MotionCam Installation Manual Camera Packing Material (Continued) Figure 9 - Removing the Camera Packing Material Loosen “Captive” screws, then turn dome clockwise and pull downward gently to remove the dome and packing material. AWS-WXN-60001.001 Release 3, Version 2.0 May 2004... -
Page 32: Figure 10 - Lanyard Spring
Installation Manual Camera Packing Material (Continued) Figure 10 - Lanyard Spring Very little maintenance is required with the MotionCam System (see the Maintenance section on page 42). When maintenance is required, parts such as the “captive” screws and the Lanyard Spring allow easier overhead working conditions. -
Page 33: I Ndoor C Onnections
"shrink-wrap" plastic (see Figure 11). Keep in mind that the power supply does NOT have to reach the MotionCam computer. The power supply may be plugged into a power strip from any outlet in the building. AWS-WXN-60001.001 Release 3, Version 2.0... -
Page 34: Figure 11 – Main Power Cable Connections
MotionCam Installation Manual Indoor Connections (Continued) Figure 11 – Main Power Cable Connections Figure 12 – Power Supplies AWS-WXN-60001.001 Release 3, Version 2.0 May 2004 - 34 -... - Page 35 MotionCam Installation Manual Indoor Connections (Continued) • The 24 VAC power supply is equipped with a mate connector that will be blue-coded with "shrink-wrap" plastic. The connectors are arched in shape and can only be attached in one way. The 24 VAC plug is large and white in color.
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Page 36: Figure 13 – Complete Main Power Cable System
MotionCam Installation Manual Indoor Connections (Continued) Figure 13 – Complete Main Power Cable System AWS-WXN-60001.001 Release 3, Version 2.0 May 2004 - 36 -... -
Page 37: Figure 14 – Video Surge Suppressor
MotionCam Installation Manual Indoor Connections (Continued) Connect the Video Coax Connector to the Video Coax Surge Suppresser (round plastic connector). Connect the other end of the surge suppresser to the Video Surge Suppressor Adapter and then to the computer at the Video Capture Card. Attach the ground wire to any screw that holds the computer cover on. -
Page 38: Figure 15 – Ethernet Surge Suppressor
MotionCam Installation Manual Indoor Connections (Continued) 7. Plug the Ethernet cable from the camera into the "Equip." end of the Network Surge Protector and then plug the short network cable into the "Line" end of the surge protector. The short network cable then plugs into the computer. -
Page 39: Figure 16 – Computer Connections
MotionCam Installation Manual Indoor Connections (Continued) Figure 16 – Computer Connections Compare this diagram to Figure 3 AWS-WXN-60001.001 Release 3, Version 2.0 May 2004 - 39 -... -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
In cases of malfunction, the most common cause is lack of power to MotionCam components. Be sure to check power supplies and connections to ensure that each MotionCam component has the proper power supply and that the components are turned on. -
Page 41: Maintenance
Installation Manual Maintenance There is very little maintenance needed for the MotionCam. As long as the dome remains well sealed, there should rarely be a need to clean anything inside the dome. The housing contains a heater and fan but no maintenance is required on these parts. -
Page 42: Additional Information
• In case of a system breakdown, discontinue use, unplug the unit and all other cables, and contact WeatherBug Tracking Station Technical Support at (800) 624-4205 or email support@aws.com. • In case of abnormal operation: o Unit is emitting smoke or an unusual smell... -
Page 43: Specifications
MotionCam Installation Manual Specifications MotionCam Item Specification Image device 1/6 type CCD, interline transfer, 680,000 picture elements Signal-to-noise- 48dB ratio Minimum 3 1x (AE mode, slow shutter off) illumination Exposure mode Auto, Shutter-priority, Iris-priority, Manual (Backlight compensation is switchable except in manual mode) Iris Auto/Manual (F1.6 to Close) -
Page 44: M Echanism
Wide end: 30mm Mechanism Item Specification -170° to +170°, 340° rotation within 2 seconds Tilt -90° to +25°, 115° rotation within 1.5 seconds Other MotionCam Information Item Specification Power supply 12 VDC Current consumption 1.8 A max. (at 12 VDC) Power consumption 21.6 W max. -
Page 45: H Ousing I Nformation
MotionCam Installation Manual Specifications (Continued) Housing Information Item Specification Power 24 VAC, Class 2 only Power 12 VDC, Class 2 only Current consumption 26 W at 24 VAC (accessories) (this does NOT include Power consumption: camera) • Heater 25 W •... -
Page 46: Appendix A – Mounting Template
APPENDIX A – Mounting Template...
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