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1 August 2024
HD Multi SeaCam
Operator's Manual
DeepSea Power & Light
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Page 1: Hd Multi Seacam
DeepSea product, go to Failure to understand and follow the www.deepsea.com/support or scan this QR contents of this manual may result in code. electrical shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 1 of 32... - Page 2 Changes made in this way come without obligation to update units already in operation. This Operator’s Manual may also be changed without prior notice. The latest documentation for your product can be downloaded from www.deepsea.com/support. 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 2 of 32...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ................................18 Troubleshooting ..............................21 RMA Procedure for Repair ............................22 Warranty Information ............................. 22 Appendix A ................................23 Appendix B ................................30 Appendix C ................................32 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 3 of 32... -
Page 4: Read This First
HD Multi SeaCam Read This First! Users and operators of the HD Multi SeaCam should read and understand the information in this section of the manual in order to be familiar with important warnings, hazards, and maintenance requirements. Safety Symbols In this manual, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety information. - Page 5 5. Pour out any water trapped inside the housing. 6. If the unit is completely flooded, rinse the internal components with clean, fresh water in order to minimize contamination and corrosion damage. 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 5 of 32...
- Page 6 To learn more about this product, along with the other products and services provided by DeepSea Power & Light, please visit www.deepsea.com or reach out to us at support@deepsea.com. 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 6 of 32...
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Page 7: Configuration
HD Multi SeaCam Configuration The HD Multi SeaCam delivers high-quality HD 1080p/30 video in a compact housing. This subsea camera is offered with multiple different lens and port options to maximize the versatility of the product. All configurations have been designed to minimize optical distortion to the degree possible and provide high quality HD imagery at any depth. - Page 8 HD Multi SeaCam Housing Options The HD Multi SeaCam is available in both flat and dome port housing options, each offering different lens and field of view configurations (see Table 1). Housing selection also affects the depth limit options of the camera. Flat port options are limited to 6000 m, and dome port housings are available in both 6000 m and 11,000 m configurations.
- Page 9 Ethernet cables to transmit the uncompressed HD-SDI video. Coax An HD Multi SeaCam fitted with a coax HD-SDI output leverages the 75Ω impedance of the coaxial transmission line to send the high-speed digital data over distances extending up to 20-30 m with good subsea hybrid coax connectors.
- Page 10 SDI video, and connect serial or tristate controls to operate the camera. A FleXlink media converter is required to convert the SDI video into coax or fiber optic signals. See graphic below. 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 10 of 32...
- Page 11 6: OSD LEFT/RIGHT Contact DeepSea Sales for information. 3: N/C 7: TxD/A- 3: N/C COAX CENTER: SDI VIDEO 4: N/C 8: RxD/B+ 4: N/C COAX SHIELD: VIDEO RTN 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 11 of 32...
- Page 12 Contact DeepSea Sales for information. 3: DC+ 7: RD- 3: N/C 4: DC+ 8: RD+ 4: N/C 11km depth rating only available in dome port Optical Format options. Requires suitable connector selection. 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 12 of 32...
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Page 13: Specifications
Higher sensitivity mono sensor chroma sensor option only available with IP video format options. All surfaces in contact with sea water are Titanium. Stainless Steel is used internally as a part of the dome support only. 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 13 of 32... - Page 14 IP Camera 10/100Mbps 10/100Mbps 10/100Mbps 10/100Mbps 0V PoE 0V PoE 48V PoE CHASSIS 48V PoE 0V PoE 0V PoE 48V PoE 48V PoE 08E021 08E025 08E022 08E023 07E004 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 14 of 32...
- Page 15 OSD ↑/↓ ↑RxD/B+ SDI+ SDI+ OSD →/← ↓TxD/A- SDI- SDI- COAX OSD ↑/↓ ↓TxD/A- SHIELD SDI REF SDI REF OSD →/← ↑RxD/B+ PINOUT 08E021 06X020 08C042 08C016 08C020 08C003 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 15 of 32...
- Page 16 HD Multi SeaCam Dimensions HDMSC-40XX HDMSC-41XX – With Cowl 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 16 of 32...
- Page 17 HD Multi SeaCam HDMSC-41XX – Without Cowl HDMSC Saddle Bracket Dimensions Bracket available with either 6x1 mm or 1/4-20 threaded inserts. 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 17 of 32...
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Page 18: Introduction
HD Multi SeaCam Introduction The HD Multi SeaCam is a family of fixed focus cameras designed for high-definition imaging at depth. As the “Multi” part of the name implies, there are multiple options built into the platform, allowing this camera to be configured for a wide range of subsea imaging needs—including options that can achieve full ocean depth. - Page 19 NOTICE HDMSC IP Quick Start Guide IP configurations of the HD Multi SeaCam are shipped with a quick start guide. The quick start guide includes important information about logging into the camera, including the default IP address and username and password for the web-based user interface.
- Page 20 OSD menu options. IP Video Versions All IP versions of the HD Multi SeaCam are compliant with the ONVIF Profile S standard, which provides network identification and limited access to the camera settings and features. Full access to the camera setup and controls is through the integrated web-based user interface.
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
Additional information and troubleshooting guides for your product may be available on our Customer Help site at https://help.deepsea.com/support/home. Create an account there to access the broadest range of content on our products. 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 21 of 32... -
Page 22: Rma Procedure For Repair
DeepSea Power & Light LLC to furnish such new parts. Under no circumstances shall the Buyer be entitled to recover any incidental damages as that term is defined in Commercial Code §2715. 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 22 of 32... - Page 23 Tristate Controls The HD Multi SeaCam can be configured with dual tristate input control pins, which are mapped to control the OSD menu of the internal HD camera module. The two control pins are referred to as Tristate A and Tristate B.
- Page 24 ANTI – SAT. 0 - 20 AGC THRES. 0 - 20 AUTO AGC MARGIN 0 - 20 LOW / MIDDLE / DELAY HIGH - CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE - 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 24 of 32...
- Page 25 0 - 60 V-SIZE 0 - 34 Y-LEVEL 0 - 20 CB-LEVEL 0 - 20 CR-LEVEL 0 - 20 TRANS 0 - 3 - CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE - 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 25 of 32...
- Page 26 FULL / COMP FULL / USER SYSTEM IMAGE FULL RANGE COMP USER OFFSET 0 - 30 ENG / CHN / LANGUAGE CHN(S) / JPN / KOR RESET (PUSHING) 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 26 of 32...
- Page 27 The HD Multi SeaCam is equipped with a fixed aperture lens, meaning the ALC function cannot adjust the camera’s aperture. However, laboratory testing has shown that the ALC mode is preferable as the default setting due to the small sensing area used in the ELC algorithms.
- Page 28 HD Multi SeaCam. SYSTEM – Video Format Settings and Camera System Options The COM menu is used by some of the internal functions of the HD Multi SeaCam. Access to these settings through the OSD menu is restricted.
- Page 29 LANGUAGE Select between English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean for the OSD menu. COLORBAR The HD Multi SeaCam can generate a color bar test pattern for signal diagnostic purposes and to troubleshoot the HD-SDI video data link. RESET The camera module reset function is not available through the OSD menu.
- Page 30 Appendix B – IP Web User Interface The IP version of the HD Multi SeaCam includes a web-based user interface (UI) for accessing the camera settings. From this menu, users can change everything from the network and streaming settings to the exposure and color settings.
- Page 31 Save the current camera settings or load previously saved settings file. Reset Reset the camera settings. IMAGE SETUP IRIS This setting does not impact operation of the HD Multi SeaCam. Exposure Configure exposure settings and automatic gain control for adapting to different lighting conditions. Backlight Set up color overlays to highlight where the pixel data is saturated.
- Page 32 SFPs and similar fiber optic data transmission hardware. It is critical to use SMPTE-rated video SFPs to transmit HD-SDI and other SDI video formats for proper operation. 1 August 2024 HD Multi SeaCam Operator’s Manual Page 32 of 32...
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