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  • Page 1 ALFATRON ELECTRONICS GmbH GERMANY ALF-20X-BC User Manual...
  • Page 2 FCC Statement 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 3 Alfatron ALF-20X-BC Preface This manual describes the functions, installation and operation principles and methods of the product in detail. Before installing and using this product, please read it carefully. Safety precautions During transportation, storage, installation, and use, it is necessary to prevent heavy •...
  • Page 4 Alfatron ALF-20X-BC Installation Safety Do not rotate the cylinder of the product by hand, otherwise it will destroy the • rotating shaft of the structure. Installation and placement of equipment should be horizontal and stable, and the • product should not be tilted, otherwise the picture may be skewed.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC Contents 1. Fast Installation ..........................6 1.1..........................6 AMERA NTERFACE XPLANATION 1.2. P ..............................7 OWER ON SELF TEST ................................7 1.3. V IDEO OUTPUT 1.4. BRACKET MOUNTING ..............................8 2. Model Introduction ..........................2.1.2. Dimension ................................9 2.1.3.
  • Page 6 Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 5.2. P ..........................37 ELCO PROTOCOL COMMAND LIST ..........................37 5.3. P ELCO PROTOCOL COMMAND LIST 6. Camera Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..................38 6.1. C ..............................38 AMERA AINTENANCE ............................... 38 6.2. T ROUBLESHOOTING 7.After-sales Service ..........................39...

  • Page 7: Fast Installation

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 1. Fast Installation 1.1. Camera Interface Explanation Image 1.1 Backplate 1. HD-SDI interface 2. HDMI interface 3. LAN interface 4. RS485 interface; supports VISCA, PELCO-D, PELCO-P protocol 4.1 RS485 D- 4.2 RS485 D+ 4.3 RS485 GND 5. Power interface，DC+12V，notes for polarity 5.1 DC+12V negative...

  • Page 8: Power On Self-Test

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 1.2. Power on self-test 1) Power on: Connect DC12V power supply, the indicator light will be illuminated. 2) Self-testing: Once powered, the camera head then moves down and rotates left, then goes to the HOME position, front and centre. Once this action is done the self test is complete.

  • Page 9: Bracket Mounting

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 1.4. BRACKET MOUNTING Note: The materials of the wall must follow board or concrete to mount the camera on the wall or ceiling, while plasterboard is not usable. Bracket installation steps Accessories introduction Note: Mounting brackets as shown can be only installed and maintained by a qualified technician.

  • Page 10: Model Introduction

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 2. Model Introduction 2.1.2. Dimension Image 2.1.1 Camera dimension 2.1.3. Accessory When unpaking, ensure that all the supplied accessories are included: ALF-20X-BC Model NO. Power adapter 1pcs Bracket 1pcs Accessory User manual 1 Warranty card 1pcs...

  • Page 11: Main Features

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 2.2. Main Features 2.2.1. Camera performance This camera offers flawless functionality, superior performance and rich interfaces. The features include advanced ISP processing algorithms to provide vivid images with a strong sense of depth, high resolution and fantastic colour rendition. It supports H.264 / H.264+ encoding which makes motion video fluent and clear even with less than ideal bandwidth conditions.

  • Page 12: Network Performance

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 2.2.2. Network performance Multiple Video compression: Supports H.264/H.264+ video compression; Supports compression of resolution up to 1920x1080 with frame up to 60 fps. Multiple network protocol: Supports ONVIF, RTSP, RTMP protocols and RTMP push mode, easy to link streaming media server (Wowza, FMS) 2.2.3.

  • Page 13: Keyboard Introduction

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC Input Current 400mA（Max） Consumption 4.8W(Max) Store Temperature -10℃～+60℃ Store Humidity 20%～95% Working Temperature -10℃～+50℃ Working Humidity 20%～80% Dimension 155.7mmX70mmX70mm Weight 0.7kg Working Environment Indoor Remote Operation (IP) Remote Upgrade, Reboot and Reset Accessory 12V/1A power supply, manual, warranty card, installation bracket (optional) 2.2.4.

  • Page 14: Application Instruction

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 3. Application Instruction 3.1. Video Output 3.1.1. Power-On Initial Configuration Once the power is connected, the camera will run initial configuration. When the lens has finished zooming in / out, then auto-testing is completed. If preset 0 is set, camera will go to the 0 preset position after initial configuration.

  • Page 15: System Setting

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC LENS OPTION: Len setting VERSON: Camera version setting Restore Default: Reset setting [↑↓] Select: For selecting menu [← →] Change value: For modifying parameters [MENU] OK: Press [MENU] to confirm 3.2.2. System setting Move the pointer to the “Setup” in the Main Menu, click the [MENU] key and enter into the “System Setting” as shown below: SETUP ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝...

  • Page 16: Camera Setting

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 3.2.3. Camera setting Move the pointer to the (CAMERA) in the Main Menu,click the [MENU] key and enter the (CAMERA) as follows: CAMERA ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ （Exposure） （Color） （Image） （Focus） （Noise Reduction） Return [↑↓]Select [← →]Change Value [Menu]OK EXPOSURE: Enter into Exposure setting...
  • Page 17 Alfatron ALF-20X-BC EV : ON / OFF (only available in auto mode) Compensation level: -7~7 (only available in auto mode when EV is ON) BLC: ON / OFF for options (only available in auto mode) Anti-Flicker: OFF / 50Hz / 60Hz for options (only available in Auto / Iris Priority / Brightness Priority modes)
  • Page 18 Alfatron ALF-20X-BC Move the pointer to the (IMAGE) in the Menu, click the [Menu] and enter the (IMAGE) as follows: IMAGE ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Brightness Contrast Sharpness Flip-H Flip-V B&W-Mode Color Gamma Default DZoom Close Return [↑↓]Select [← →]Change Value [Menu]OK Brightness: 0~14...

  • Page 19: Zoom

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC Focus mode: Auto, manual AF-Zone: Up, middle, down AF-Sensitivity: High, middle, low RETURN: Return to the former menu (if in main menu, this closes the menu) [↑↓] Select: For selecting menu [← →] Change value: For modify parameters...

  • Page 20: Video Format

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC Zoom speed: Set the zoom speed for remote controller, 1~8 Park Set: ON / OFF Saving Park: YES / NO RETURN: Return to the former menu (if in main menu, this closes the menu) [↑↓] Select: For selecting menu [←...

  • Page 21: Restore Default

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC MCU Version: Display MCU version information Camera Version: Display camera version information AF Version: Display the focus version information RETURN: Return to the former menu (if in main menu, this closes the menu) [↑↓] Select: For selecting menu [←...

  • Page 22: Network Connection

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 4. Network Connection 4.1. Connecting Mode 1) Direct connection: Connect the camera and computer via a network connecting cable. 2) Internet connection mode: Connect the camera to the Internet via Router or Switch and user can log in to the device via browser.
  • Page 23 Alfatron ALF-20X-BC Image 4.1.2 Network Advanced Setting Click the “Start” and select “Run” to input cmd as pictured in Image 4.1.3 to verify if the network segment has been successfully added. Image 4.1.3 Run Window Click “OK” and open the DOS command window, input “ping 192.168.5.26” and press the Enter key, it will show the below message:...

  • Page 24: Ie Log In

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC Image 4.1.4 DOS control platform User can also verify network connection following the steps mentioned above once the camera has completed self-initialization. If the IP is default, open the DOS command window and input 192.168.5.163, then press the Enter key, it will display the same as Image 4.1.5: which means network connection is normal.
  • Page 25 Alfatron ALF-20X-BC Image 4.2.2 Network log in Note: Web access supported browsers: IE, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, but the web plug-in is only supported in IE brower. 360 browser and other conventional browsers. Download/Install Plug in When first using the IE browser to access the web conferencing camera, the login page will appear “Playback plug-in is not installed, please download and install!”...

  • Page 26: Preview

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC Note: Currently Web plug in only supported by the IE browser. Input the user name and password after the plug in is installed, click to login (the default user name and password are both “admin” and user can change them after logging in) and enter into Web client management interface.

  • Page 27: Video Configuration

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC Click the Save button to make settings effective. 2) Audio Configuration Switch: Enable / disable audio. Compressing format: Set audio compressing format and the device will reboot automatically after change (default MP3,PCM,AAC optional) Sampling frequency: Set sampling frequency and the device will reboot automatically after change (default...
  • Page 28 Alfatron ALF-20X-BC Password: Set the password Click on the "Save" button to display the "Save successful" message, then set is to take effect 3) Video Parameters Focus: Focus Mode: Set the focus mode (the default is auto, manual is optional)

  • Page 29: Network Configuration

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC Dynamic dead pixel correction: Set Dynamic dead pixel correction (default Off, 1-8 optional). Note: Click the “Refresh”to make revision of the a, b, c, d values become effective in the video. 1) Character-Overlapping a) Display date and time: Set whether to display the time and date (default display).

  • Page 30: System Configuration

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC c) Note: Here is the IP address of the web page of the sign-in address d) Subnet Mask: Set the subnet mask (default 255.255.5.0). e) Default Gateway: Set the default gateway (default 0.0.0.0). f) Physical Address: Set the physical address (the parameter is read-only and cannot be modified).

  • Page 31: Logout

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC d) Password confirmation: Confirm the input passwords are the same or not. e) Click on the "Save" button to display the "Save successfully" message, then the set is to take effect. Note: User name and password is case-sensitive.

  • Page 32: Serial Communication Control

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 5. Serial communication control Under normal working condition, the camera could be controlled through RS232 / RS485 interface (VISCA), RS232C serial parameter are as follows: Baud rate: 2400/4800/9600/115200 bits / sec; Start bit: 1; data bits: 8; Stop bit: 1; Parity: None.
  • Page 33 Alfatron ALF-20X-BC Far(Variable) 8x 01 04 08 3p FF p = 0(low) - 7(high) Near (Variable) 8x 01 04 08 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 48 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Focus Position Auto Focus 8x 01 04 38 02 FF...
  • Page 34 Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 8x 01 04 3E 02 FF Exposure Compensation ON/OFF 8x 01 04 3E 03 FF Reset 8x 01 04 0E 00 FF CAM_ExpComp 8x 01 04 0E 02 FF Exposure Compensation Amount Setting Down 8x 01 04 0E 03 FF...
  • Page 35 Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 8x 01 06 08 03 FF 8x 01 7D 01 03 00 00 FF IR(remote commander)receive message IR_ReceiveReturn 8x 01 7D 01 13 00 00 FF via the VISCA communication ON/OFF CAM_SettingReset Reset 8x 01 04 A0 10 FF...

  • Page 36: Inquiry Command

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 8x 01 06 07 01 0W ZZZZ: Tilt Limit Position(TBD) Clear 07 0F 0F 0F 07 0F 0F 0F FF 5.1.3. Inquiry command Command Function Command packet Note y0 50 02 FF CAM_PowerInq 8x 09 04 00 FF...
  • Page 37 Alfatron ALF-20X-BC y0 50 03 FF CAM_BrightnessInq 8x 09 04 A1 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Brightness Position CAM_ContrastInq 8x 09 04 A2 FF y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Contrast Position y0 50 00 FF...

  • Page 38: Pelco -Dprotocol Command List

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC Clear Preset 0xFF Address 0x00 0x05 0x00 Preset ID Call Preset 0xFF Address 0x00 0x07 0x00 Preset ID Query Pan Position 0xFF Address 0x00 0x51 0x00 0x00 Query Pan Position Value Low 0xFF Address 0x00 0x59 Value High Byte...

  • Page 39: Camera Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 6. Camera Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6.1. Camera Maintenance 1) If camera is not used for an extended amount of time, please turn off power adapter switch and AC plug. 2) Use soft cloth or tissue to clean the camera cover.

  • Page 40: After-Sales Service

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 7.After-sales Service Should you experience problems using the Alfatron ALF-20X-BC, please refer to the manual and troubleshooting and maintenance section (6). Should the error persist, note that any transport costs of the equipment to the distributor are borne by the user during the warranty.

  • Page 41: Warranty

    Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 8.Warranty 1.1 This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product. 1.2 Should warranty service be required, proof of purchase must be presented to the Company. The serial number on the product must be clearly visible and not have been tampered with in any way whatsoever.
  • Page 42 Alfatron ALF-20X-BC 1.10.3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty. 1.11 The Company is not obligated to provide the Customer with a substitute unit during the limited warranty period or at any time thereafter.

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