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GE Security CyberDome II Installation Manual

GE Security CyberDome II Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 CyberDome II Installation Manual...
  • Page 2 Software and promptly uninstall all components of the Software. 1. Definitions. The following definitions apply to this document: a. “GE”, with respect to title to or warranty of the Software, means GE Security Inc., a Delaware corpo- ration.
  • Page 3 Your exclusive remedy under this limited warranty for nonconforming Software shall be repair or replace- ment of the Software, at the sole discretion of GE. To obtain a repair or replacement of nonconforming Software, contact GE Customer Service toll-free at 888 GE Security or online at www.gesecurity.com during the Software warranty period.
  • Page 4 CyberDome II Installation Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ..................vii Conventions used in this document .
  • Page 6 CyberDome II protocol functionality........

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This is the GE CyberDome II Installation Manual. This document includes an overview of the product and detailed instructions explaining: • how to install the housing; and • how to attach the pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) camera assembly. There is also information describing how to contact technical support if you have questions or concerns.
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  • Page 9: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of your CyberDome II dome system, including product contents and system requirements. In this chapter: Product overview ..........2 Product contents .

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    27 for a list of supported protocols.) Installation of the CyberDome II line of domes is simplified because all power, data, video, and alarm connections are provided in the housing. Configuration parameters such as presets and tours unique to each installation site are stored in the housing memory.

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    CyberDome II domes. Operational requirements CyberDome II contains a built-in receiver that decodes commands originating from a compatible controlling device, such as a keypad or ASCII control software. A minimum of one controlling device is required for operation, as shown in Figure 1. In this typical DVR system, an operator can pan, tilt, and zoom the camera, find presets, and start preset and ShadowTours from the keypad.

  • Page 12: Minimum Load Requirements

    Alarms Minimum load requirements Table 1 lists the load requirements for all CyberDome II dome configurations. Table 1. Minimum load requirements of dome configurations Dome configuration Minimum load Rugged, cast aluminum pendant-mount housing (with any mount) 100 lb.

  • Page 13: Power Requirements

    Chapter 1 Introduction Power requirements Every CyberDome II dome requires a 24 VAC power supply to operate the PTZ, camera, and heater/fan, if present. The startup and running power requirements vary depending on the model (Table 2). Table 2. Power requirements at 24 VAC (±4 VAC) operating voltage...

  • Page 14: Cable Requirements

    (dia.) feet meters feet meters feet meters 2.60 1569 2.05 1.62 1.29 1.02 WARNING: Be aware that the power requirements for CyberDome II and CyberDome are different, which may require new cabling when replacing CyberDomes with CyberDome II domes.

  • Page 15: Housings And Cables

    Chapter 2 Housings and cables This chapter provides instructions for installing housings and cables. In this chapter: Backward compatibility with CyberDome I housings ....8 Various mounting and housing styles .

  • Page 16: Backward Compatibility With Cyberdome I Housings

    Lift and gain functionality. • Up-the-coax (UTC) protocol support Also, if you install a CyberDome II PTZ in an older CyberDome I housing, you must install a fan assembly on the tilt arm of the PTZ. (See Fan installation on page 16 for instructions.) You may use the fan from your...

  • Page 17: Wiring Best Practices

    Chapter 2 Housings and cables Wiring best practices To ensure the wires are connected properly and not at risk of being cut or frayed, follow these guidelines. Pendant-mount wire routing Cables run down through the cable entry hole and the dust seal. Take care to avoid damaging the dust seal during installation.

  • Page 18: Flush-Mount Wire Routing

    CyberDome II Installation Manual Flush-mount wire routing Cables are fed through the cable entry hole in the side (or top) of the housing. Route the wires through the top or side of the housing and around the camera bracket. Note: Keep service loops out of housing area when possible.

  • Page 19: Pendant-Mount Housings

    Chapter 2 Housings and cables Pendant-mount housings Pendant-mount and flush-mount housings require different preparation of the mounting surface and different installation procedures of the housings. Follow the instructions given here for pendant-mount housings. Pendant-mount housings can be mounted to a pipe to lower them from a ceiling or to a wall-mount arm to extend them from a wall.
  • Page 20 CyberDome II Installation Manual a. Spray the pipe with soapy water. b. For outdoor applications, slide the rubber boot onto the pipe, above the threads. c. Wrap the pipe threads with the supplied PTFE thread sealing tape in the direction that the dome will screw onto the pipe.

  • Page 21: Flush-Mount Housings

    Chapter 2 Housings and cables Flush-mount housings Flush-mount and pendant-mount housings require different preparation of the mounting surface and different installation procedures of the housings. Follow the instructions given here for flush-mount housings. CAUTION: The flush-mount housing is for indoor applications only. Do not expose it to moisture, or the unit may become damaged.

  • Page 22: Installing The Housing

    CyberDome II Installation Manual Installing the housing With the surface prepared and/or the mount now installed, install the housing. CAUTION: All flush-mount installations must have a fan. If you are installing a flush-mount housing that does not have a fan, see Fan installation on page 16.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 Housings and cables Figure 13. Installing the flush-mount housing Building superstructure Safety cable Housing tabs (3) (screwed open and down against the mount or ceiling) 3/4 in. conduit knockouts (2) Ceiling ring Angle brackets (2) Ceiling Nipple Cables fed (snipped off to access through mount the safety cable clip,...

  • Page 24: Fan Installation

    PTZ unit. If you are retrofitting an existing CyberDome I flush-mount housing with a CyberDome II PTZ unit, you will also need to install a fan. You may use the fan from your CyberDome I PTZ, or call Customer Service (see Contacting us on page 38) to order a new one (part number 10556789A).

  • Page 25: Preparing The Cables

    Chapter 2 Housings and cables Preparing the cables Your environment’s video cabling (coaxial or UTP) and the number of video, data, and power cables you will be using will dictate the types and quantities of cables you need to prepare. To prepare the facility camera cables, terminate the cable ends as shown in Figure 16.
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  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Wiring

    Chapter 3 Wiring This chapter explains how to wire the dome. One of the two boards that you will be handling while you wire the dome is inside of the housing. In this chapter: Components used for basic and advanced operation .

  • Page 28: Components Used For Basic And Advanced Operation

    CyberDome II Installation Manual Components used for basic and advanced operation Connect data, video, and power cables to the components in the dome for basic operation (Figure 17). How many cables you will feed into the housing depends upon how many video, data, and power cables you will be using.

  • Page 29: Alarm/Contact Connectors

    Chapter 3 Wiring Table 5. Cyberdome II housing interface board UTC LED functions Configuration type Description Active housing Indicates power is applied to the housing. Green Indicates communication activity: • Blinks at a fast rate (7 Hz) when FSK (frequency shift keying) decoder is tuning.

  • Page 30: Wiring The Housing Board

    CyberDome II Installation Manual Wiring the housing board To wire the housing board, do the following: WARNING: Do not run any cables next to the heaters. Doing so could damage the dome or cause an electrical fire. 1. Connect the facility data cables to the main connections, which are the B and A terminals on the provided 6-pin or 2-pin terminal strip (Figure 19).
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 Wiring 3. Connect the facility power cable (Figure 21). Use the provided 2-pin power terminal strip. If you are using a heavier gauge cable, ensure that it is properly seated in the connector. Figure 21. Power connection When power is received by the housing board through the power connection, the housing board’s diagnostic power LED will appear orange.

  • Page 32: Setting The Termination

    CyberDome II Installation Manual Setting the termination You must set the termination of the data signal in each dome (or device) to on or off. Only two of the four switches (3 and 4) on the DIP switch block are used (Figure 22). Switches 1 and 2 are not used at this time, so it does not matter whether they are set to on or off.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4. Camera Assembly, Shroud, Dome

    Chapter 4 Camera assembly, shroud, dome This chapter provides instructions for installing the camera assembly, a shroud, and a dome. In this chapter: Camera assembly preparation and installation ....26 Setting the protocol .

  • Page 34: Camera Assembly Preparation And Installation

    Before you install the camera assembly in the housing, you should set the address and protocol DIP switches. CyberDome II has two multiposition DIP switch blocks: one on the upper board and one on the main board of the camera assembly (Figure 23). These DIP switches set the communication protocol and assign the camera a site address number respectively.

  • Page 35: Setting The Protocol

    Camera assembly, shroud, dome Setting the protocol CyberDome II can use different protocols for communication. To select a protocol, you must set the protocol DIP switches to the correct sequence of 1s (on) and 0s (off). To set the protocol DIP switches to select a protocol, do the following: 1.

  • Page 36: Setting The Camera's Address

    CyberDome II Installation Manual Setting the camera’s address To set the DIP switches to indicate a site number, do the following: 1. Locate the site address DIP switch block (Figure 23). 2. Using Table 7, determine which DIP switches when turned on will add up to the site number for the camera and set those switches to the on position.
  • Page 37 Chapter 4 Camera assembly, shroud, dome Table 8. Address DIP switch settings for cameras 1 to 64 Unit DIP switch Unit DIP switch Unit DIP switch Unit DIP switch...

  • Page 38: Installing The Camera Assembly

    CyberDome II Installation Manual Installing the camera assembly Installing the camera involves securing the pan/tilt assembly to the upper housing. Note: You may install the pan/tilt assembly while power is applied to the housing. To install the pan/tilt assembly, see Figure 25 and do the following: 1.

  • Page 39: Installing A Camera Shroud

    Chapter 4 Camera assembly, shroud, dome Installing a camera shroud To install a camera shroud, see Figure 26 and do the following: 1. Slide the camera guide into the two slots in the shroud and make sure the camera can tilt without being limited or blocked.

  • Page 40: Installing A Dome

    CyberDome II Installation Manual Installing a dome There are a variety of domes and housings. The interlocking clips and safety cables may vary, but all domes have them. CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not touch the dome with your bare hands, do not place the dome face down on any surface, and protect the dome from dust.
  • Page 41 Chapter 4 Camera assembly, shroud, dome Figure 27. Attaching the dome to the housing (cameras not shown to show safety clips clearly) Flush-mount housing Plastic pendant-mount housing and Flush-mount housing and bubble ring Plastic pendant-mount housing and bubble ring and dome ring dome ring Cameras not shown in diagrams...
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  • Page 43: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Support

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting, maintenance, support This chapter provides information to help you troubleshoot problems, perform simple preventive maintenance procedures, and contact technical support in case you need assistance with your GE equipment. In this chapter: Troubleshooting ..........36 Maintenance .

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    CyberDome II Installation Manual Troubleshooting This section provides information to help you diagnose and solve various problems that may arise while configuring or using your GE product.) Housing board power indication When power is received by the housing board through the power connection, the housing board diagnostic LED appears orange (Figure 28).

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting, maintenance, support Maintenance Perform the following maintenance, when necessary or directed to. Cleaning the dome Use the following procedures for cleaning the dome. Be aware that the interior of the dome requires extra care in cleaning. Use only the procedures provided below. CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not touch the dome with your bare hands, do not place the dome face down on any surface, and protect the dome from dust.

  • Page 46: Contacting Us

    Resource Library link. After you register and log on, you may search for the documentation you need. Training. To view any available online training for GE Security products, select the Training link. (Online training is not available for all products.) Warranty and terms information.

  • Page 47: Appendix A. Mount Kits

    Appendix A Mount kits This appendix provides the installation instructions for the mounts that are shipped with the dome kits. Dome kits include a wall-mount arm and a T-bar support kit. Instructions for all other mounts (arms, adapters, and brackets) are shipped with those mounts.

  • Page 48: Gea-102 Wall-Mount Arm

    CyberDome II Installation Manual GEA-102 wall-mount arm This cast aluminum wall-mount arm is used to mount a dome to a vertical surface. It is for indoor or outdoor use and mates with both the plastic indoor and cast aluminum outdoor pendant housings. It can be attached directly to a vertical surface or mated with a bracket (corner-mount, pole-mount, or roof-mount).
  • Page 49 Figure 30. Removing the access cover 4. Using the arm as a template, place it level against the mounting surface and mark the position of the mounting holes, and if needed, the cable entry hole (Figure 31). Figure 31. Marking the mounting and cable entry holes 5.
  • Page 50 CyberDome II Installation Manual Figure 32. Fastening the arm to the mounting surface Note: Adhere to minimum load requirements. See Table 1 on page 4. 8. If needed, seal all mounting holes so that no moisture can leak into the mounting surface.

  • Page 51: Opening A Conduit Hole

    Figure 34. Attaching the housing safety cable to the arm safety chain Quick tie Safety chain Clip Safety cable 12. Return to Installing the housing on page 11 to finish installing the dome. Opening a conduit hole Open a conduit hole for a 3/4 in. or 1/2 in. conduit connector, if you need to bring the facility cables in through the side of the arm.
  • Page 52 CyberDome II Installation Manual Figure 35. Opening a conduit hole Pilot hole 3/8 in. (10 mm) Enlarged hole For 3/4 in. conduit: 1-7/64 in. (28 mm) For 1/2 in. conduit: 7/8 in. (22 mm)

  • Page 53: Gea-114 T-Bar Ceiling Support Kit

    GEA-114 T-bar ceiling support kit The T-bar support kit is used to install a flush-mount dome into a paneled T-bar ceiling (Figure 36). T-bar ceilings consist of a grid of metal T-bars that support removable panels. The kit distributes the weight of the dome between the T-bars of the ceiling, instead of resting it on a panel.
  • Page 54 CyberDome II Installation Manual Figure 37. Aligning the angle brackets and ceiling ring on the panel Angle brackets Ceiling Center ring mounting holes of ring and brackets Removable ceiling panel 3. Using the ceiling ring as a template, mark the position of the center mounting holes and the housing passthrough hole on the removable ceiling panel (Figure 38).
  • Page 55 Figure 39. Fastening the support kit onto the removable ceiling panel Flush-mount housing Ceiling ring Angle brackets Removable Note: Adhere to minimum load ceiling panel requirements. See Table 1 on page 4. Viewed from side (shown with housing) 7. Using the last four of the fasteners provided, fasten the ends of the angle brackets to the ceiling panel. 8.
  • Page 56 CyberDome II Installation Manual...

  • Page 57: Appendix B Protocol Functionality

    This appendix provides information on protocol functionality. In this appendix: CyberDome II protocol functionality......50 Equipment protocol testing list .

  • Page 58: Cyberdome Ii Protocol Functionality

    CyberDome II Installation Manual CyberDome II protocol functionality All Protocols support the following basic commands: • Pan and tilt • Zoom—wide and telephoto • Iris—open and close • Focus—near and far • Addressing cameras Note: Shaded cells in the tables below are unconventional by that protocol’s standards.
  • Page 59 Table 12. VCL commands supported Command Note Access menu mode Preset 95 Set preset out of GUI See VCL keypad documentation Call preset # See VCL keypad documentation Start tour # See VCL keypad documentation Turn 180 degrees See VCL keypad documentation Toggle autoiris See VCL keypad documentation Toggle autofocus...
  • Page 60 CyberDome II Installation Manual Table 15. Panasonic commands supported Command Note Set preset out of GUI See Panasonic keypad documentation Go to preset XX See Panasonic keypad documentation Enter/exit into menu mode Press the button of “CAMERA SETUP/SETUP/PROGRAM” for 2 seconds while the “SHIFT”...
  • Page 61 Table 17. KD6 commands supported Command Note Set preset out of GUI See KD6 keypad documentation Go to preset (preshot) XX See KD6 keypad documentation Turn off coordinate display Diagnostics display off Turn on coordinate display Diagnostics display on Home Find home position Run preset tour 1 Continuous vectorscan 1 or preshot 87...

  • Page 62: Equipment Protocol Testing List

    CyberDome II Installation Manual Equipment protocol testing list Table 18. Keypads used for testing protocols Protocol Keypad used GE Digiplex RS-422 4800 baud KTD-405 GE Impac RS-485 9600 baud (+KB3) KTD-405 + CBR-KB3 GE ASCII RS-422 9600 baud KTD-405 + KTD-313-1 Pelco D autobaud MPT9500 @ 2400 baud &...

  • Page 63: Index

    22 mounts ....................39 conventions.....................vii GEA-102 wall-mount arm..............40 CyberDome ....................6 GEA-114 T-bar ceiling support kit ............ 45 CyberDome II protocol ................2 operation diagnostic LEDs ..................23 advanced .................... 20 DIP switches................... 26 basic ....................20 camera site address ................28 operational requirements ................
  • Page 64 CyberDome II Installation Manual product safety terms and symbols ............... vii contents ....................2 site address ..................... 26 overview ....................2 system requirements ................. 3 protocols ....................27 setting a protocol ................27 PTFE thread sealing tape................ 12 PTZ assembly ................... 2 technical support ..................

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