Modification History Revision Date of Release Modified Contents Ver 1.0 Mar 1 2012 Official release of first version...
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Thank You for Choosing Our Portable All-Condition Rugged PTZ Camera! When you open the box: Check that the packing and the contents are not visibly damaged. Contact the retailer immediately if any parts are either missing or damaged. Make sure if the contents are all included as per the packing list.
SAFETY NOTES --- IMPORTANT!!! The following important notes must be followed carefully to run the camera and respective accessories in total safety. The camera and relative accessories are called video system in this section. Before installing the camera, please read this manual carefully; when installing please follow instructions of installation indicated in this manual.
ABOUT THE PRODUCT PATC series Thermal imaging system camera is designed for important video surveillance application such as Police, Rescue, Border Patrol, Marine, etc. (fixed and mobile video surveillance application.) It consists of: thermal imaging sensor, high resolution zoom module, precise PTZ system, optional damping systems. It ensures clear view of details under total dark or foggy environment.
Detect protocol & Baud rate automatically, soft address supported, convenient for use; Optional damping system, for tough applications; Hidden seamless window wiper with adjustable speed; Digital image stabilization; Image flip for stand / ceiling mount; ...
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Target is of strong light object. Such as spotlight etc. Target is behind the glass with water drop or dust. Target moves too fast. Large area target such as wall. Target is too dark or vague. IRIS control System defaults Auto IRIS.
TECHNICAL DATA 2.3. Model TWC-G0828 TWC-G1328 TWC-G2528 TWC-G4028 Thermal Imaging Camera Thermal Imaging Camera Thermal Imaging Camera Thermal Imaging Camera Thermal Imaging Camera Sensor Type Un-Cooled αSi, 384×288 Un-Cooled αSi, 384×288 Un-Cooled αSi, 384×288 Un-Cooled αSi, 384×288 Sensor Size 25µm×25µm 25µm×25µm 25µm×25µm 25µm×25µm...
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Optical Zoom Digital Zoom f=3.5 mm (wide) to 98 mm(tele) f=3.5 mm (wide) to 98 mm(tele) f=3.5 mm (wide) to 98 mm(tele) f=3.5 mm (wide) to 98 mm(tele) Lens F1.35 to F3.7 F1.35 to F3.7 F1.35 to F3.7 F1.35 to F3.7 View Angle 55.8º...
PREPARATION This section contains detailed instructions for installing the camera. These instructions assume that the installer has a good knowledge of installation techniques and is capable of adopting safe installation methods. DIP SWITCH 3.1. The factory default is: Camera Address Protocol Baud Rate Pelco D...
INITIAL POWER ON TEST 3.2. To ensure the camera works well after installation, please power on it for an initial test with the following steps: Connect the camera with correct power supply; Connect control cable, video cable; Power on the camera; When the camera is powered on, the LED indicators at the front will be on.
INSTALLATION MOUNTS 4.1. The PTZ camera provides fixed mounts as standard, and damping system as optional. With Damping System Fig. 4: Fixed Mounts (with and w/o damping system) INSTALLATION 4.2. To set the baud rate, protocol and camera hard address: Remove the PTZ bottom plate;...
Fix the bottom plate. Make sure the sealing is well installed. Fig. 6: Bottom Plate FIXED MOUNTS 4.2.1. Take the installation plate out of packing and fix it to the target place as per the plate dimensions with correct screws. Fig.
Fig. 8: Mount the Installation Plate Fix the camera to the installation plate with a screw. Fig. 9: Fix the Installation Plate CAMERA CABLE PACKAGE 4.3. Connect the cable with the right pins as per following pictures.
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Fig. 11: Cable Package There are two red marks each on the plug and socket. Please match them during plugging. Connect correct cables to relative outputs (RS485 +/-, Video Output and Power). Fig. 13: Cable Connection 2 Please make sure the camera is working with a right power supply. Wrong cable connection may cause damage to the device.
OPERATION SPECIAL CONTROL PANEL COMMANDS 5.1. The camera can be programmed and operated using various quick control panel commands. Preset Number Function ≤20 ~ ≥80 General preset positions GO TO 21 Manual switch between daylight video and thermal video. GO TO 22 Auto switch between daylight video and thermal video.
Table 2 Special Commands The camera can auto detect and set protocol and baud rate as per the whole system. There may be no response to the first several operations after the power on as it is detecting the setting. OPERATION 5.2.
Digital Noise Reduction The function is off as default. When the camera is in color mode, it is recommended to turn off the function, or there will be video trails. When the camera is in mono mode, call preset 27 to turn on/off the function. There are 1~5 steps from low to high.
Trouble Shooting Problems Possible Causes Solutions Power supply failure Replace power supply N o a c t i o n w h e n N o a c t i o n w h e n Wrong connection of the Check &...
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