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Bosch MIC Series 550 User Manual

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  • Page 1 MIC Series 550 Camera MIC Series 550 User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MIC Series 550 Camera Table of Contents | en Table of Contents Preface About this Manual Conventions (Safety Precautions) in this Manual Legal Information Safety Important Safety Instructions Important Notices FCC and ICES Compliance Bosch Notices Customer Support and Service...
  • Page 4 FastAddress, Pelco Protocols Setting Passwords 6.5.1 Special Passwords 6.5.2 Setting Passwords, Bosch Protocol Configuring the Camera for Inverted Operation On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Bosch Protocol) Camera Setup Menu Lens Setup Menu PTZ Setup Menu Display Setup Menu Communication Setup Menu Alarm Setup...
  • Page 5 MIC Series 550 Camera Table of Contents | en Keyboard Commands by Number Keyboard Commands By Number (Bosch Protocol) Keyboard Commands By Number (Pelco Protocol) Preset Commands (Forward Vision Protocol) Bosch Security Systems, Inc. User Manual F.01U.239.454 | 3.0 | 2012.09...

  • Page 6: Preface

    Legal Information Copyright This user manual is the intellectual property of Bosch Security Systems, Inc. and is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. Trademarks All hardware and software product names used in this document are likely to be registered trademarks and must be treated accordingly.

  • Page 7: Safety

    This will prevent damage to the unit from lightning and power line surges. 10. Object and liquid entry - With the exception of the base connector, the MIC Series 550 camera can be exposed to non corrosive liquids without damage. Never push objects into the base connector as this may damage the connection pins and prevent the camera operating correctly.

  • Page 8: Important Notices

    13. Attachments, changes or modifications - Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Any change or modification of the equipment, not expressly approved by Bosch, could void the warranty or, in the case of an authorization agreement, authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 9 (Aux ON 911) or a power cycle before usable video is available. Disposal - Your Bosch product was developed and manufactured with high-quality material and components that can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electronic and electrical appliances, which have reached the end of their working life, must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste material.

  • Page 10: Fcc And Ices Compliance

    Video loss - Video loss is inherent to digital video recording; therefore, Bosch Security Systems cannot be held liable for any damage that results from missing video information. To minimize the risk of lost digital information, Bosch Security Systems recommends multiple, redundant recording systems, and a procedure to back up all analog and digital information.

  • Page 11: Bosch Notices

    MIC Series 550 Camera Safety | en produit dans une zone résidentielle peut provoquer des interférences nuisibles. Le cas échéant, l’utilisateur devra remédier à ces interférences à ses propres frais. Au besoin, l’utilisateur consultera son revendeur ou un technicien qualifié en radio/télévision, qui procédera à...

  • Page 12: Customer Support And Service

    | Safety MIC Series 550 Camera Customer Support and Service If this unit needs service, contact the nearest Bosch Security Systems Service Center for authorization to return and shipping instructions. Service Centers Telephone: 800-366-2283 or 585-340-4162 Fax: 800-366-1329 Email: cctv.repair@us.bosch.com...

  • Page 13: Unpacking

    The original packing carton is the safest container in which to transport the unit and must be used if returning the unit for service. Save it for possible future use. NOTICE! Do not stand the canted (45°) MIC Series 550 camera upright as it is unstable unless properly mounted. Parts List...

  • Page 14: Installation Overview

    PMB); however, users should be aware that lamp posts can often be subject to movement and are not suitable platforms in all conditions or for all applications. For mounting directly onto buildings, Bosch Security Systems manufactures a range of brackets suitable for all typical building installations for upright (90°), Inverted, or canted (45°) positions.

  • Page 15: Typical Mounting Arrangements

    MIC Series 550 Camera Installation Overview | en Typical Mounting Arrangements Below are examples of typical mounting arrangements for MIC Series cameras. Figure 4.2 Typical pole mount (from left to right: Pole Mount Bracket (MIC-PMB), Shallow Conduit Adapter (MIC-SCA), and Wall Mount Bracket (MIC-WMB))

  • Page 16: Mounting Positions

    The MIC Series 550 cameras, if canted, are designed to be mounted upright (straight up, 90°), inverted (straight down, 90°), or canted upright (ball up, 45°). The tilt limits for the canted unit prevent it from working properly if mounted ball down.

  • Page 17: Installation

    MIC Series 550 Camera Installation | en Installation Overview of Installation Steps Follow these steps in sequence to install the MIC-550 camera. Note: Depending on your desired mounting position and location, as well as your chosen accessories, you may not need to complete every step.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Rain Shield For Inverted Operation

    | Installation MIC Series 550 Camera Figure 5.2 Pan body fixing screws NOTICE! The small security screws (identified in Figure 5.4 below) are not designed to be removed. Any attempt to remove these screws will void the warranty and potentially cause serious damage to the camera.

  • Page 19: Mounting The Camera

    MIC Series 550 Camera Installation | en To reverse the rain shield, follow these steps: Remove the four (4) M3 x 6 screws that hold the rain shield to the face of the camera. Two screws are on the left of the rain shield; two screws are on the right of the rain shield.

  • Page 20: Lightning Protection

    | Installation MIC Series 550 Camera Connect the female cable 12-pin connector to the male plug in the base of the camera. Screw the cable connector sleeve onto the plug until it is firmly secured (approximately four (4) turns from the start of thread engagement).

  • Page 21: Electrical Connections

    25 m Figure 5.8 Composite cable before connection Figure 5.9 View of the Composite Cable connected to a MIC Series 550 camera Refer to the MIC Series Power Supply Installation Manual included on the Installation CD for full details on installing a MIC Series Power Supply Unit and connecting to a MIC-550 Camera.

  • Page 22: Alarm Inputs And Outputs

    Low Voltage Power Input * Note: Half-duplex is 2-wire operation. Full-duplex is 4-wire operation. NOTICE! Bosch does not recommend using the shielded composite cable for distances in excess of 25 m between the camera and the MIC power supply. 5.6.2...

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    6.1.1 Establishing Control of the Camera via Biphase Protocol NOTICE! Biphase protocol works only with Bosch controller protocol. It does not work with Pelco controller protocol. Shielded 2-wire, half-duplex, multi-drop, 5000 ft. cable limit Biphase is the standard Bosch protocol used to send Pan/Tilt/Zoom control over 2-wire shielded twisted pair (STP) terminated with a 100 Ω...

  • Page 24: Powering On

    Bilinx or the RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol. Go to www.boschsecurity.com to download the latest version of the software and the CTFID User Manual. – Using a PC-based graphical user interface (GUI) such as the Bosch DiBos 8 software. Refer to the DiBos 8 User Guide for instructions. 6.3.1 Navigating the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus The OSD menus provide access to the programmable settings of the camera.

  • Page 25: Basic Keyboard Operation

    MIC Series 550 Camera Getting Started | en To navigate the OSD menus: Use the joystick to highlight a menu item. Press either the Focus or the Iris key to open a menu item. Follow the on-screen instructions. Note: To select the Exit Menu item from anywhere in the current menu, use the Zoom command.

  • Page 26: Keyboard Commands, Pelco Protocol

    | Getting Started MIC Series 550 Camera 6.3.4 Keyboard Commands, Pelco Protocol Pelco control commands are composed of a sequence of two (2) keyboard inputs with the following convention: 1) a Command Number and 2) a Function key input.

  • Page 27: Setting The Camera Address Via Fastaddress

    FastAddress is stored in nonvolatile memory and does not change if the power is turned off or if the default settings are restored. 6.4.1 FastAddress, Bosch Protocol In Bosch protocol, there are three (3) FastAddress commands: – ON-999-ENTER: Displays and programs all cameras without an address in the system. NOTICE! If a keyboard is set to a camera number that already has an address, that camera also responds to this command.

  • Page 28: Setting Passwords

    | Getting Started MIC Series 550 Camera – Pelco-P protocol must use addresses 1 to 32. – Pelco-D protocol must use addresses 1 to 254. NOTICE! A previously-configured MIC-550 with an address above 32 (Pelco-P upper limit) or 254 (Pelco-D upper limit) can be used without readdressing the unit.

  • Page 29: Configuring The Camera For Inverted Operation

    MIC Series 550 Camera Getting Started | en Configuring the Camera for Inverted Operation The video display from a camera installed in inverted position will appear upside down until you set the video orientation to “Inverted position.” Follow these steps: Access the main Setup Menu of the on-screen display (OSD).

  • Page 30: On-Screen Display (Osd) Menus (Bosch Protocol)

    This chapter identifies and describes each OSD menu option, as well as the default setting for each option, for Bosch protocol. For step-by-step instructions, see Section 9 Common User Commands (unlocked), page 50 and Section 10 Advanced Features, page 55.
  • Page 31 MIC Series 550 Camera On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Bosch Protocol) | en Camera Setup * Shutter Mode: Auto SensUP * Shutter: 1/60 * Auto SensUP Max: * Night Mode: AUTO * Night Mode Color: * Night Mode Threshold: Noise Reduction Mode...
  • Page 32 | On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Bosch Protocol) MIC Series 550 Camera Menu Description Submenu / Description Default Setting Max Gain Level Adjusts the maximum gain level Sliding scale: – (1 to 6) + that the gain control adjusts to...

  • Page 33: Lens Setup Menu

    MIC Series 550 Camera On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Bosch Protocol) | en Menu Description Submenu / Description Default Setting Stabilization Eliminates shaking of the ON or OFF camera in both the vertical and horizontal axes, resulting in exceptional image clarity without reducing camera sensitivity or picture quality.

  • Page 34: Ptz Setup Menu

    | On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Bosch Protocol) MIC Series 550 Camera Menu Description Submenu / Description Default Setting Auto Iris Level Reduces the camera's iris level Sliding scale: – (1 to 15) + for proper exposure. Focus Speed Adjusts the manual focus speed. Sliding scale: – (1 to 8) + Iris Speed Adjusts the manual iris speed.

  • Page 35: Display Setup Menu

    MIC Series 550 Camera On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Bosch Protocol) | en Menu Description Submenu / Description Default Setting Inact. Period Sets the time period of inactivity Sliding scale: – (3 sec. to 10 2 min. before the above action occurs.
  • Page 36 | On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Bosch Protocol) MIC Series 550 Camera Display Setup * = Factory Setting Focus / Iris: Select Display Setup Menu Choices: Menu Description Submenu / Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu. Title OSD Controls how the OSD displays OFF: Titles are hidden.

  • Page 37: Communication Setup Menu

    MIC Series 550 Camera On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Bosch Protocol) | en Menu Description Submenu / Description Default Setting Privacy Allows masking of sensitive Exit: Saves and exits menu. Masking areas. Up to 24 privacy masks Mask: 1 to 24 masking areas.

  • Page 38: Alarm Setup

    | On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Bosch Protocol) MIC Series 550 Camera Communication Setup Menu Choices: Menu Description Submenu / Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu. AutoBaud Turns on AutoBaud detection, Toggles ON or OFF. which detects and adjusts the...
  • Page 39 MIC Series 550 Camera On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Bosch Protocol) | en Inputs Setup Submenu Choices: Menu Description Submenu / Description Default Setting Exit Saves and exits the menu. Inputs Defines physical inputs or events Setup and commands that can be used in a rule.
  • Page 40 | On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Bosch Protocol) MIC Series 550 Camera Menu Description Submenu / Description Default Setting Outputs 1-4 Defines a physical output. N.O.: Normally open circuit N.O. N.C.: Normally closed circuit Outputs 5-12 Defines a command output Aux On: A keyboard ON command.
  • Page 41 MIC Series 550 Camera On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Bosch Protocol) | en Menu Description Submenu / Description Default Setting Rule Setup Displays the status of rules and lets you add new rules or modify an existing rule. Rule 1-12 Displays the status of a rule on the...

  • Page 42: Language Menu

    | On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Bosch Protocol) MIC Series 550 Camera Language Menu The Language Menu contains a list of languages to display the on-screen menus. Language Exit... English Spanish French German Portuguese Polish Italian Dutch Focus / Iris: Save and Exit...
  • Page 43 MIC Series 550 Camera On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Bosch Protocol) | en Diagnostic Events Menu Description Submenu / Description Exit Saves and exits the menu. Alarm Status Enters the Alarm Status menu and displays Alarm Inputs 1 to 8, the real time status of alarm inputs and Alarm Outputs 1 to 2 outputs.
  • Page 44 | On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Bosch Protocol) MIC Series 550 Camera Alarm Status Alarm Input 5 Open Alarm Input 6 Open Alarm Input 7 Open Alarm Input 8 Open Alarm Output 1 Open Focus / Iris: Save and Exit...

  • Page 45: On-Screen Display (Osd) Menus (Pelco Protocol)

    MIC Series 550 Camera On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Pelco Protocol) | en On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Pelco Protocol) This chapter identifies and describes each OSD menu option, as well as the default setting for each option, for Pelco protocol. For step-by-step instructions, see Section 9 Common User Commands (unlocked), page 50 and Section 10 Advanced Features, page 55.

  • Page 46: Bosch Menu (Locked)

    If the Command Lock is set to ON and you press Focus or Iris on a locked command, the MIC- 550 displays the on-screen message: “Command is Locked.” Bosch Menu (locked) The Bosch Menu allows full access to the MIC-550 main Setup Menu and all MIC-550 configuration settings. Pelco menu...

  • Page 47: Ptz Setup (Unlocked)

    MIC Series 550 Camera On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Pelco Protocol) | en Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default Setting Night Mode Switches from color to ON: Sets Night Mode on. ON (Day/Night monochrome. OFF: Sets Night Mode off. models only) AUTO: Sets Night Mode to Auto set.

  • Page 48: Aux Setup Menu

    | On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Pelco Protocol) MIC Series 550 Camera Menu Description Sub-menu / Description Default Setting Scan Speed Changes the Autopan and Sliding scale: – (1°/sec to 60°/sec) + 30°/sec. AutoScan speeds. Edit Presets Modifies preset scenes.
  • Page 49 MIC Series 550 Camera On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus (Pelco Protocol) | en Menu Description Default Setting Restore All Settings Restores all settings to their original factory default (locked) settings. Reset All Memory Restores all settings to their original factory default...

  • Page 50: Common User Commands (Unlocked)

    | Common User Commands (unlocked) MIC Series 550 Camera Common User Commands (unlocked) This chapter details common user commands. See Section A Keyboard Commands by Number, page 59, for a complete list of commands. Setting AutoPan Mode AutoPan mode pans the MIC-550 camera 360º or pans between user-defined limits (when programmed).

  • Page 51: Configuring Preposition Tours

    MIC Series 550 Camera Common User Commands (unlocked) | en To clear a character from a title: Use the joystick to highlight the Clear OR Position Character prompt. Move the joystick left or right until the cursor is below the title character that you need to clear.

  • Page 52: Recording Tours

    | Common User Commands (unlocked) MIC Series 550 Camera Recording Tours The MIC-550 can make up to two (2) recorded tours. A Recorded Tour saves all manual camera movements made during the recording, including its rate of pan, tilt and zoom speeds and other lens setting changes.

  • Page 53: Remapping Aux Commands (Pelco Protocol, Firmware Version 2.10 And Higher)

    MIC Series 550 Camera Common User Commands (unlocked) | en Remapping Aux Commands (Pelco Protocol, firmware version 2.10 and higher) The Pelco protocols (D and P) support 8 different auxiliaries, but do not define what functioneach should perform. This feature enables the 8 available auxiliaries to be set to any of the 8 available functions (WASH WIPE, IR Illuminator, Backlight Comp, Alarm Output 1, Alarm Output 2, Alarm Output 3, Alarm Output- 4, Not Set).By default, the Aux numbers of the...

  • Page 54: Configuring Settings For Ir Illumination

    | Common User Commands (unlocked) MIC Series 550 Camera 9.10 Configuring Settings for IR Illumination The following table provides the valid combinations of settings for activating IR illumination. To activate IR illumination, set the menus Night Mode, IR Illuminator, and IR Focus Correction to the values identified in the table below, depending on your desired results.

  • Page 55: Advanced Features

    MIC Series 550 Camera Advanced Features | en Advanced Features This chapter details advanced user commands, which are more complicated than those in Section 9 Common User Commands (unlocked), page 50. 10.1 Alarm Rules The MIC-550 features a powerful alarm rule engine. In its simplest form, an alarm rule defines those inputs that activate specific outputs.

  • Page 56: Privacy Masking

    – In Pelco Mode, open the Pelco Main menu, open the Bosch menu, select the Display Setup menu, and then select Privacy Masking. To setup a privacy mask, follow the on- screen menu instructions.

  • Page 57: Image Stabilization

    Image Stabilization becomes increasingly important as zoom ranges are extended. The advanced image stabilization algorithms of the MIC-550 eliminate camera shake for exceptional image clarity. Bosch achieves this clarity without reducing camera sensitivity or picture quality. To configure image stabilization, open the Main menu, select the Camera Setup menu, and then select Stabilization to turn on the feature.

  • Page 58: Displaying Azimuth, Elevation, And Compass Headings

    | Advanced Features MIC Series 550 Camera CAUTION! Bosch recommends that only the installer calibrate the Azimuth Zero point. A recalibration to the Azimuth Zero point may cause inaccurate compass headings. 10.5.2 Displaying Azimuth, Elevation, and Compass Headings You can display only the azimuth/elevation readings or only the compass reading, or you can display both readings at the same time.

  • Page 59: Keyboard Commands By Number

    MIC Series 550 Camera | en Keyboard Commands by Number Keyboard Commands By Number (Bosch Protocol) Locked Function Command Command Description On/Off Scan 360° Autopan without limits On/Off Autopan Autopan between limits On/Off Iris Control Enters menu (auto, manual) On/Off...
  • Page 60 | MIC Series 550 Camera Locked Function Command Command Description Alarm Acknowledge Acknowledge alarm or deactivate physical outputs Display Software Version Displays software version number On/Off/ IR Focus Correction On (two times)–Activates focus compensation Auto when using IR illuminators.
  • Page 61 MIC Series 550 Camera | en Locked Function Command Command Description On/Off Record B Activate/Deactivate Wiper alarm Manual on/off Wiper wipe Intermittent; wipes twice, then turns off after 15 seconds. Wiper wipe On shot; wipes five times, then turns off.
  • Page 62 | MIC Series 550 Camera Keyboard User Action Description Command Press and hold Initiates recording based upon current Recording (2 seconds) setting (A or B) in the Setup Menu. Press ACK to end 0 - Pattern recording. Press Initiates recording continuous playback based upon current Recording setting (A or B) in the Setup Menu.
  • Page 63 MIC Series 550 Camera | en Preset Command Description Number Find End Stops Rotates the tilt axis first down, then up to its mechanical limit stops. It then stores a "soft" limit a few units back from these for normal use. Note: Manual control is not available during this process.
  • Page 64 | MIC Series 550 Camera Preset Command Description Number Digital Zoom Enable Enables the camera to continue into the digital zoom once the optical limit has been reached, as long as Digital Zoom is enabled under the MIC Setup tab.
  • Page 66 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. 850 Greenfield Road Lancaster, PA 17601 U.S.A. www.boschsecurity.com © Bosch Security Systems, Inc., 2011...

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