Observint BLK-PTZ36XIR User Manual

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BLK-PTZ36XIR High Resolution IR
36x Zoom Outdoor PTZ Camera

User Manual

Products: BLK-PTZ36XIR
Please read this manual before using your camera, and always follow the instructions for
safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
BLK-PTZ36XIR_CM
11/06/13

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    BLK-PTZ36XIR High Resolution IR 36x Zoom Outdoor PTZ Camera User Manual Products: BLK-PTZ36XIR Please read this manual before using your camera, and always follow the instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference. BLK-PTZ36XIR_CM 11/06/13...
  • Page 2 Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. LEGAL NOTICE Observint Technologies (Observint) products are designed to meet safety and performance standards with the use of specific Observint authorized accessories. Observint disclaims liability associated with the use of non-Observint authorized accessories.
  • Page 3 SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Safety Warnings and Cautions Hazardous Voltage may be present: Special measures and precautions must be taken when using this device. Some potentials (voltages) on the device may present a hazard to the user. This device should only be used by those with WARNING knowledge and training in working with these types of devices that contain live circuits.
  • Page 4 SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Management Practices for Perchlorate Materials. This device includes a battery which contains perchlorate material. Electromagnetic Interference: This equipment has not been tested for compliance with emissions limits of FCC and similar international regulations. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold, or leased until authorization from the United States FCC or its equivalent in other countries has been obtained.
  • Page 5 PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION Preparation for Installation Basic requirements: • All the electronic operations must be compliant with local electrical safety regulations, fire prevention regulations and — other related regulations. Verify that all accessories are included with your shipment. — Make sure that the camera is suitable for the location and security requirements where it will be installed. If not, please —...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents SECTION 1 Introduction ............... 1 1.1 Features .
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.3.12 Configuring Privacy Mask ............30 4.4 Configuring PTZ control parameters .
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  • Page 9: Introduction

    SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 Introduction The BLACK Line™ 700 TVL 36x zoom outdoor PTZ camera enables you to pan, tilt and zoom in on activity both near and far, and features high-powered 320’ IR LEDs to capture high-resolution video day and night. The compact PTZ camera features a 1/4”...
  • Page 10 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION Keyboard Control The pan/tilt movement and zoom actions of camera can be controlled by the control keyboard, DVR, matrix, etc. Limit Stops The dome can be programmed to move within the limit stops (left/right, up/down) which are configurable by the control keyboard, DVR or client application software.
  • Page 11 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION Proportional Pan/Tilt Proportional pan/tilt automatically reduces or increases the pan and tilt speeds in proportion to the amount of zoom. At telephoto zoom settings, the pan and tilt speeds are slower than at wide zoom settings. This keeps the image from moving too fast on the monitor when there is a large amount of zoom.
  • Page 12: Accessories

    1-8, pattern 1-4, patrol 1-4, pan scan, tilt scan, random scan, frame scan, panorama scan, day/night mode or none. Park Action This feature allows the dome to start a predefined action automatically after a period of inactivity. 1.2 Accessories The following accessories are available for the BLK-PTZ36XIR camera. Mounting bracket detail is shown below. Model Type BLK-PTZCL...
  • Page 13 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION BLK-PTZCL: Ceiling Mount Bracket The Ceiling Mount Bracket is suitable for outdoor ceiling mounting. 2.24" 0.39" dia. (4) 4.57" dia. 3.52" dia. 36x PTZ IR Outdoor Camera User Manual...
  • Page 14 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION BLK-PTZWB: Wall Mount Bracket The Wall Mount Bracket is suitable for indoor and outdoor wall mounting. 3.82" 12.2" 2.95" G 1.5" 0.33" dia. (4)
  • Page 15 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION BLK-PTZPM: Pole Mount PTZ Bracket The Pole Mount Bracket is suitable for outdoor pole mounting. The straps can attach to a 2.64" ~ 5.00" diameter pole. 3.94" dia. 5.63" 12.2" 4.61" G 1.5" 36x PTZ IR Outdoor Camera User Manual...
  • Page 16 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION BLK-PTZCM: Corner Mount PTZ Bracket 16.52" 6.96" G 1.5"...
  • Page 17: Installation

    SECTION 2: INSTALLATION SECTION 2 Installation Before you start, check the package contents and make sure that the device in the package is in good condition and all the assembly parts are included. Included are: AC power supply • Installation guide (this user manual) •...
  • Page 18 SECTION 2: INSTALLATION Locate DIP switch packages SW1 (switches 1 .. 8) and SW2 (switches 1, 2). Set the device address DIP switches 1 through 8 using the following table. Each device on the RS-485 network must have a different address. You can configure up to 256 devices (address 0 .. 255) on the RS-485 network. The switch package indicates which position is ON and which is OFF.
  • Page 19: Camera Wall Mount Installation

    SECTION 2: INSTALLATION 2.2 Camera wall mount installation The camera can be wall mounted to any indoor or outdoor solid wall. The instructions below detail a wall mounting installation of the camera. For ceiling and corner mounting installations, use the following as a guideline. The wall must be thick enough to mount the expansion screws.
  • Page 20 SECTION 2: INSTALLATION Tighten the set screws with the hex wrench (supplied) to hold the two units together. Lock screw (2) Drop cable Safety rope Secure the camera to the bracket Route the camera drop cables through the hole for them drilled in the mounting surface. Using four fasteners, secure the camera to the mounting surface.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Cables

    SECTION 2: INSTALLATION Remove the protective tape from camera. Protective tape Remove protective tape 2.3 Connecting the cables Route network cables for video, 24 Vac power and ground, and RS-485 between the remote control device and power source and your camera. Do not apply power to the 24 Vac cables before connecting them to your camera. Camera Remote control device (DVR) Monitor...
  • Page 22 SECTION 2: INSTALLATION Label Black 24 Vac Yellow/Gr. Ground 24 Vac Drop cable Label Yellow RS-485 + Orange RS-485 – Video (BNC) Drop cable connections Connect the network power and ground, RS-485, and video cables to the remote control device and 24 Vac power source. Connect the video output and RS-485 and video output cables to your network extension cables.
  • Page 23: Getting Started

    SECTION 3: GETTING STARTED SECTION 3 Getting Started 3.1 Power-up initial display After the power is applied, the camera will perform a series of self-tests including lens functions, the panning movement and tilting movement. After the power-up self-tests complete, the system information screen is displayed for 2 minutes on top of the live view screen.
  • Page 24: Basic Operations

    SECTION 3: GETTING STARTED 3.1.1 Basic operations You can control the camera using a device such as a control keyboard, DVR, or DVS. In this and the following chapters, operation of the camera by the IE browser connected to a DVR will be used. Ensure that the communication settings and address for the camera are configured properly in the controlling device.
  • Page 25: Manchester Code Control Protocols

    SECTION 3: GETTING STARTED 3.2.1 Manchester code control protocols For Manchester code control protocol, the system-defined presets with special functions are shown as below. Table 3. System-defined Presets of Manchester Code Control Protocol Preset No. Function Preset No. Function Remote reboot Auto-flip Access main menu Run Pattern 1...
  • Page 26: Using The Osd Menus

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS SECTION 4 Using the OSD Menus The menu structure of the on-screen display (OSD) is shown below. You can control the camera using the on-screen display menu remotely by connecting to a DVR or a DVS (encoder). Examples of entering camera menu include: Enter the menu by pressing buttons: PTZ g REC g 9 g 5 on the front panel of the DVR.
  • Page 27 SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS View the live video from the camera. Call preset 95 from the preset list in the PTZ control panel of the DVR. Main Menus To move the cursor and operate the menu: Move the cursor up/down: On control panel of the live view interface of the DVR, click the UP and DOWN direction buttons •...
  • Page 28: Configuring System Information

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS 4.2 Configuring System Information 4.2.1 Checking System Information System information menu displays the current system information of the camera including the model, address, protocol, etc. The information shown on this submenu is similar to the system information shown after camera power-up. To open the system information display menu, go to MAIN MENUS g SYS INFO System Information The SYS INFO display is presented for Information only.
  • Page 29 SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS System Information settings Using an internet browser connected to a DVR, click the left and right direction buttons in the PTZ control panel to page up NOTE or page down when more than one page is available. Descriptions of system parameter configuration: Dome address settings •...
  • Page 30 SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS After you enable or disable the soft baud rate, the camera will reboot automatically to activate the settings. NOTE PELCO checksum • If the camera uses PELCO-P or PELCO-D protocol, you can set the PELCO CHECKSUM to ON to improve the video quality. SYS TIME setup.
  • Page 31: System Time Configuration

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS POWER MEMORY settings. The camera can resume its previous PTZ status or actions when it restarted after a power-off. You • can set the power memory to 10S, 30S, 60S, 180S, and 300S (S: seconds). 4.2.3 System time configuration Move the cursor to SYS TIME using the direction buttons, then click IRIS+ to open the menu.
  • Page 32: Ir Parameter Configuration

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS Display settings Move the cursor to the target item and click IRIS+ and click up/down direction buttons to choose each display mode as ON or OFF, and define each display time as 2 seconds, 5 seconds or 10 seconds. Click IRIS+ button to confirm your selection.
  • Page 33 SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS IR Parameter submenu Set the IR Parameters as needed to improve video quality in varying light conditions: Set the sensitivity of the IR LED. You can set the IR SENSITIVITY to HIGH, MEDIUM, or LOW. Set the electricity level of the IR LED.
  • Page 34: Configuring Image Parameters

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS IR correction settings. This parameter is used to correct focus problems caused by IR light. You can set the IR CORRECTION to ON or OFF. 4.3 Configuring Image Parameters You can set the camera parameters including focus, shutter speed, iris, etc. Configuring image parameters for the camera includes several tasks (see below).
  • Page 35: Task 2. Configure The Zoom Settings

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS Click the up/down direction buttons to select a focus mode: AF (Auto-focus): The lens remains in focus during PTZ movements. MF (Manual Focus): To adjust the focus manually with the FOCUS+ and FOCUS- buttons. HAF (Half-auto Focus): The camera automatically focuses once after panning, tilting and zooming.
  • Page 36: Task 4: Configure The Sharpness Level

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS AUTO: The speed dome is capable of automatically switching from Black and White mode (NIGHT) and Color mode (DAY) when the light level changes. It is the default mode. NIGHT (B/W): You can set the IR cut filter to Black and White mode to increase then lens sensitivity in low light conditions.
  • Page 37: Task 8: Configure White Balance

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS IRIS: Selects iris-priority mode to set the iris value manually. The shutter and gain values will be adjusted automatically according to the lighting conditions. SHUTTER: Select shutter-priority mode set the shutter value manually. The iris and gain values will be adjusted automatically according to the lighting conditions.
  • Page 38: Task 9: Configure The Image Flip

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS 4.3.8 TASK 9: Configure the image flip If you enable IMAGE FLIP function, the image will be flipped diagonally along its central axis, shown as the mirror reflection of the image. 4.3.9 TASK 10: Configure the INIT LENS Enable INIT LENS to trigger a spontaneous lens initiation to ensure the normal operation.
  • Page 39 SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS Privacy BLANK configuration menu Choose the privacy mask number: Move the cursor to BLANK NUM and click IRIS+ to open editing mode. Click the up and down direction buttons to select a mask number for configuration. Click IRIS+ again to confirm your selection.
  • Page 40: Configuring Ptz Control Parameters

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS When you click the FOCUS+ button, the ADJUST BLANK SIZE message will appear. Click the up and/or down buttons to increase/decrease the height of the mask, and click right/left buttons to increase/decrease the width of the mask. Click IRIS+ button to save the settings and return to the previous menu.
  • Page 41 SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS Set the following parameters as needed to improve the performance of the camera. Auto-flip. In manual tracking mode, when a target object moves directly beneath the camera, the camera automatically • rotates 180 degrees horizontally (flips) for tracking. The feature is enabled by default and cannot be changed. Proportional Panning.
  • Page 42: Configuring Presets

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS Click the direction buttons in the PTZ panel to configure the left limit stop. Click IRIS+ to confirm. Follow the steps above to configure the right, up and down limit stops on the menu. The new limit stops will overwrite the existed ones.
  • Page 43: Task 3: Call The Presets

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS You can set up to 254 presets for the camera. • NOTE The system-defined presets are displayed on this submenu; they are not editable. • Set the preset position. Move the cursor to PRESET PTZ and click IRIS+ to edit the preset position. Use the direction buttons to move the camera to find the desired scene/position, and then press IRIS+ to confirm the settings and return to the previous menu, or press IRIS- to cancel.
  • Page 44 SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS Choose the patrol number: Move the cursor to PATROLS NUM and click IRIS+ to open edit mode. Click the up and down direction buttons to select the number of the patrol which is to be configured. Click IRIS+ again to confirm and exit edit mode of this column.
  • Page 45: Task 2: Preview The Patrol

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS Edit patrol Click up or down direction buttons to position the preset to be edited. Click left/right direction buttons to position the cursor to PRESET, DWELL and SPEED of a preset. Click the up and down direction buttons to set each value.
  • Page 46: Set The Dwell Time When Running A Fast Patrol

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS 4.6.5 Set the dwell time when running a fast patrol If you call preset 46 to enable the fast patrol, the camera will run the patrol automatically according to the route. Also, you can set the time a patrol pauses (dwell time) on a preset before switching to the next preset.
  • Page 47: Task 2: Preview A Pattern

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS Edit pattern Click the PTZ control buttons and direction buttons to pan, tilt, or zoom in/out the camera to draw a movement path. The camera can automatically memorize the path you enter as a pattern. Click IRIS+ again to save the pattern and close edit mode.
  • Page 48: Configuring Time Tasks

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS Clear all the patterns. Enter CLEAR PATTERN menu, then click IRIS+ to delete all the defined patterns. • 4.8 Configuring Time Tasks A time task is a preconfigured camera action configured to perform automatically at the specific time. 4.8.1 TASK 1: Set time tasks You can configure up to 8 tasks.
  • Page 49: Task 2: Delete The Task

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS Move the cursor to TASK ACTION and click the IRIS+ to enter edit mode. Click the up and down direction buttons to select the task action from preset 1 to 8, pattern 1 to 4, patrol 1 to 8, panning scan, tilting scan, random scan, frame scan, panoramic scan, day mode, night mode or none.
  • Page 50: Task 1: Set A Zone

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS 4.9.1 TASK 1: Set a zone. Open the zone configuration submenu: Go to MAIN MENUS g DOME SETTINGS g ZONES Zone configuration menu Choose the zone number: Move the cursor to ZONE NUM, then click IRIS+ button to enter edit mode. Click the up and down buttons to choose the zone number to be configured.
  • Page 51: Clearing Ptz Control Settings

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS 4.9.2 Clearing PTZ Control Settings You can clear all user-defined PTZ control settings, including presets, patrols, patterns, zones and time tasks. You can also clear privacy masks on this menu. To clear control settings: Open the CLEAR SETTINGS menu.
  • Page 52: Others

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS Self test diagnostics Table 4. Descriptions of self-diagnostics information Item Description HIGH TEMP The occurrence times of high temperature (higher than 65°C) HIGHEST TEMP The highest temperature LOW TEMP The occurrence times of low temperature (lower than -25°C) LOWEST TEMP The lowest temperature VIDEO LOSS...
  • Page 53: Restoring Default Dome Settings

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS Set the password Click IRIS+ to enter edit mode. Click the left/right buttons to move the cursor on the current password and click up/down or FOCUS+ or FOCUS- buttons to choose the number. Click the right direction button to move the cursor to INPUT PW AGAIN, then enter the password again. Click IRIS+ to save the changes and close the menu.
  • Page 54: Restoring Camera Default Settings

    SECTION 4: USING THE OSD MENUS Parameters Default Value Focus Zoom limit Max Optical Zoom Zoom speed High Slow shutter IR cut filter D/N level AE mode Auto Exposure compensation White balance Auto Auto-flip Proportional pan Park time 5 seconds Park act None Scan speed...
  • Page 55: Specifications

    SECTION 5: SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 5 Specifications Table 6. Table of Specifications Area Parameter Specification Camera Image Sensor 1/4” Sony® 960H CCD Effective Pixel 976(H)×582(V) Horizontal Resolution Color: 700 TVL B/W: 750 TVL Signal System NTSC Min. Illumination 0.02 lux / (F1.6, AGC ON), 0.0008 lux / (F1.6, AGC ON, sensitivity × 256) (color) 0.002 lux / (F1.6, AGC ON), 0.00008 lux / (F1.6, AGC ON, sensitivity×256) (B/W) 0 lux with IR White Balance...
  • Page 56 SECTION 5: SPECIFICATIONS Area Parameter Specification Pan and Tilt (cont.) Pattern 4 patterns, with the total recording time not less than 10 minutes Power-off Memory Support Park Action Preset / Patrol / Pattern / Pan / Tilt / Auto / Random / Frame / Panorama scan PTZ Position Display On / Off Compass...
  • Page 57: Appendix A Lightning And Surge Protection

    APPENDIX A: LIGHTENING AND SURGE PROTECTION APPENDIX A Lightning and Surge Protection This product includes TVS plate lightning protection technology to prevent damage caused by a pulse signal that is below 3000 watts from sources such as lighting, surging, etc. Protection measures must be taken to ensure electrical safety. The distance between signal transmission line and high-voltage equipment or high-voltage cable is at least 50 m.
  • Page 58: Appendix Brs-485 Bus Connection

    APPENDIX B: RS-485 BUS CONNECTION APPENDIX B RS-485 Bus Connection General Property of RS-485 Bus RS-485 is a half-duplex communication bus that has a 120 Ω characteristic impendence. The maximum load ability is 32 payloads (including controller device and controlled device). RS-485 Bus Transmission Distance For 0.56 mm (24AWG) twisted-pair wire, the maximum transmission distance for different baud rates is shown as below: Max.
  • Page 59 APPENDIX B: RS-485 BUS CONNECTION B– B– 120 Ω 120 Ω Controller RS-485 Connection 2 diagram Problems in the practical application - star-shaped architecture Although the star-shape connection method is commonly used, it does not satisfy the requirement of the RS-485 industry. This architecture can lead to problems such as signal reflection, uncontrollable or self-running cameras, and anti-jamming inability with devices that are far away.
  • Page 60 APPENDIX B: RS-485 BUS CONNECTION 120 Ω 120 Ω 120 Ω B– 120 Ω 120 Ω 120 Ω 120 Ω Star-shaped network with an RS-485 Distributor FAQ of RS-485 Bus Fault Probable Cause Solutions The camera will perform a self The address or baud rate is not configured Configure the camera address and baud rate to check but cannot be controlled.
  • Page 61: Appendix C 24 Vac Wire Gauge And Transmission Distance

    APPENDIX C: 24AWG WIRE GAUGE AND TRANSMISSION DISTANCE APPENDIX C 24 Vac Wire Gauge and Transmission Distance The following table shows the recommended maximum distance adopted for the different wire sizes when the 24 Vac voltage loss is less than 10%. For the AC driven device, the maximum voltage loss rate allowable is 10%. For example, for a device with the rating power of 80 VA which is installed 35 feet (10 m) from the transformer, the minimum wire gauge required is 0.8000 mm.
  • Page 62 APPENDIX C: 24AWG WIRE GAUGE AND TRANSMISSION DISTANCE Table 8. Wire Gauge Standards American Wire Gauge Cross-sectional Area of Bare Wire Gauge (mm) Bare Wire (mm 0.750 0.4417 0.800 0.5027 0.900 0.6362 1.000 0.7854 1.250 1.2266 1.500 1.7663 2.000 3.1420 2.500 4.9080 3.000...

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