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Operating Manual iCAM501U and iCAM502 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including...
This manual applies to both the iCAM501U and iCAM502. It is important to note the different safety instructions for these two products. When ‘iCAM50x’ is used in this manual, it applies to both the iCAM501U and iCAM502. 1.2 Special Conditions For Safe Use 1.2.1 ATEX / IECEx...
Notes on the optimum use of the device 1.3.1 iCAM501U Warning! For ATEX applications, ONLY Duracell Plus MN1500 or Duracell Procell MN1500 cells may be used with the iCAM501U. Warning! Any connection to the iCAM501 USB port must NOT be made in a hazardous area.
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If any damage to the iCAM501U is found which may invalidate the required safety minimum IP rating (IP54 for group I applications), (IP20 for group II and class 1 division 1 applications), the iCAM501U shall be removed from the hazardous area.
Operating Manual 1.3.2 iCAM502 Warning! For ATEX/IECEx GROUP II applications, Duracell Plus MN1500, Duracell Procell MN1500, Duracell Procell PC1500, Energizer E91 or Panasonic LR6XWA cells may be used with the iCAM502. Warning! NOTE THE DIFFERENT TEMPERATURE CLASSSIFICATION of T3 at 60 when Duracell Procell PC1500, Energizer E91 or Panasonic LR6XWA cells are used.
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Operating Manual Table 2Cells approved for use with iCAM502 units Application Duracell Duracell Duracell Energizer Panasonic Plus Procell Procell LR6XWA MN1500 MN1500 PC1500 iCAM502 OK, T4 at OK, T4 at OK, T3 at OK, T3 at OK, T3 at ATEX/IECEx GROUP II iCAM502 OK at 60...
The iCAM50x is shipped with a protective film fitted to the front and rear windows. This should be removed carefully before use. The iCAM50x may be used with the protective rubber over-boot supplied. Only the rubber over-boot supplied by Extronics should be as it is made from electrostatically-dissipative material.
Operating Manual 2.2 Changing/Installing Batteries Warning! For iCAM501U refer to notes in section 1.3.1, and refer to Table 1 for permitted cells. Warning! For iCAM502 refer to notes in section 1.3.2, and refer to Table 2 for permitted cells. To change or install the batteries in the iCAM50x, turn the screw as indicated below to...
Operating Manual Powering On/Off Information The iCAM50x must be fully powered on before plugging a USB cable into the camera or taking a picture. This will be indicated when the green LED has stopped flashing rapidly. The Green LED will flash rapidly for ~10 seconds & the Blue and Red LED will flash briefly. The Green LED then goes solid when ready.
Operating Manual 2.4 Taking a Picture 1. Press and hold the picture button until the Green LED starts flashing rapidly. 2. Wait for the Green LED to stop flashing before moving the camera. 2.5 Picture Quality To indicate a good picture has been taken, all three LED’s flash TOGETHER three times and you will hear a beep.
Operating Manual To indicate a bad picture, the three LED’s flash IN SEQUENCE three times from right to left i.e. red, blue, green etc. The iCAM50x will still store the picture even if it is indicated as having poor quality. The reason for this is that factors such as the lighting conditions may mean it is not possible to get a perfect picture, and a poor one is better than no picture.
Consequently the majority of the energy emitted by the flash on the iCAM50x is well outside of the operating range of typical flame detectors. However, Extronics have not done any testing of the iCAM50x with optical flame detectors, so we cannot guarantee compatibility with any specific model of detector.
Operating Manual iCAM50x LED Flash Spectral Response 2.7 Voice record function 1. This feature allows a message to be associated with a picture. Press the record button – the blue LED should illuminate, indicating the feature is enabled. Take a picture in the usual way but CONTINUE to hold the picture button.
This date and time is also stamped within the image. The iCAM50x automatically generates files with the following name structure: Camera Pictures Audio iCAM501U iCAM501_HHMMSS-DDMMYYY.jpg iCAM501_HHMMSS-DDMMYYY.aud.wav iCAM502 iCAM502_HHMMSS-DDMMYYY.jpg iCAM502_HHMMSS-DDMMYYY.aud.wav...
Operating Manual Example of iCAM50x image time stamping If the clock on the iCAM50x has not been set, and the camera has been stored without batteries for an extended period of time, the camera will use filenames in the format ‘DSCxx’. To resolve this issue, set the clock as described in Section2.10.
Operating Manual 2.9.2 Windows Vista / Windows 7 Once the iCAM50x has been connected to a machine running Windows Vista or Windows 7, communication will automatically be established. A “balloon” icon will show up like the one pictured below: If the Windows Autoplay feature is enabled (it is enabled by default) a window like the one below will be shown.
Operating Manual 2.9.2.1 Operation without windows 7 Autoplay Simply browse to Computer\iCAM50x, and click on Internal NAND Flash as shown. Pictures and audio are presented as a list of files 2.10 Setting Time and Date of the iCAM50x The iCAM50x has an internal clock which is used to time code the JPEG file with information on when a picture and audio file was taken.
For Windows Vista and all versions of Windows 7, it is necessary to download the iCAM50x time setting application. Visit www.extronics.com and browse to the iCAM501U or iCAM502 product page for instructions. This software is common to the iCAM501U and iCAM502. Click here to download the iCAM50x Time setting tool from the Extronics website.
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Operating Manual Installation Please note that you may require administrative rights on your computer to install and run this program. If in doubt, please consult your IT support service. • In Windows XP/Vista/7, double click on the ‘iCAM501 Windows Time Setting Tool.zip’ file.
Operating Manual 7. If the time setting process fails, the following will appear. Reconnect the iCAM501 and try again. If the process is still unsuccessful, reboot the iCAM501, and also check that you are able to download pictures from the camera per the instructions in the user manual.
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Operating Manual You will notice the audio file has been saved with the same numeric value as the picture it is linked to. If you do not have any audio to download you can use the PTP feature to quickly move pictures to a folder of your choice.
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Operating Manual You will be presented with a progress bar indicating the transfer of the pictures Then select “nothing, I’m finished working with these pictures” and click next and then the screen below will appear. This gives you the option to open the folder where the pictures were stored to or just click finished to exit the wizard.
Operating Manual 2.10.4 Using Windows XP Automatic Picture Download Feature If the Automatic picture download feature was selected in section 2.10.4,then once the iCAM50x has been connected to the PC,all files (both pictures and audio) will automatically be copied to the PC with a progress bar indicating this process. Once downloaded Windows should then automatically open the folder where the pictures are located.
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Operating Manual Click on the Import settings to customize the where and the way in which Windows will import the pictures. Here you can select you preferences for downloading pictures. You can choose the folder where all pictures should be imported to by clicking the browse button. Select the option for how a folder name is created when downloading pictures, i.e.
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Operating Manual Select an option for how a file name is constructed. E.g. ..\My pictures\Date Imported + Tag\Tag xxx.jpg. This will rename all imported files to the tag plus a number. Select original file name if you wish to preserve the filename created by the iCAM50x as described in section 2.9.
Once in this mode connect a PC running Windows XP/Vista/7 to the unit via a USB cable and run the upgrade file which has been obtained from Extronics. The unit should power itself off once the upgrade is complete.
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Operating Manual Once installation is complete, go to Start ->Programs -> Extronics -> iCAM50x and run the desired installation configuration. The following window should be displayed: To put the iCAM50x into upgrade mode, power the camera down and then press and hold the ‘trigger’...
Operating Manual Once complete, the camera will power itself off. Simply power it back on as normal (press and hold the ‘flash enable’ and ‘record enable’ buttons together). It will now be running the upgraded software. 2.12 Error Codes • If the iCAM50x has all 3 LEDs constantly flashing it means that it is in an unrecoverable state.
Operating Manual 3.3 Authorized Persons Only persons trained for the purpose are authorized to handle the iCAM50x; they must be familiar with the unit and must be aware of the regulation and provisions required for explosion protection as well as the relevant accident prevention regulations. 3.4 Cleaning and Maintenance The iCAM50x and all its components require no maintenance.
Operating Manual 4 Technical Data iCAM501U Certification Number ITS09ATEX26868X, IECEx ITS 09.0027X ATEX Certification II 1 G Ex ia IIB T4 Ga, II 2 G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb, -20°C ≤Ta≤ +60°C I M1 Ex ia I Ma 0°C ≤Ta≤ +60°C IECEx Certification II 1 G Ex ia IIB T4 Ga, II 2 G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb, -20°C ≤Ta≤...
Operating Manual 4.2 iCAM502 Certification Number ITS09ATEX26868X, IECEx ITS 09.0027X ATEX Certification II 1 G Ex ia IIB T4 Ga, II 2 G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb, -20°C ≤Ta≤ +60°C I M1 Ex ia I Ma 0°C ≤Ta≤ +60°C IECEx Certification II 1 G Ex ia IIB T4 Ga, II 2 G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb, -20°C ≤Ta≤...
Extronics liability under this clause shall be in lieu of any warranty or condition implied by law as to the quality or fitness for any particular purpose of the goods, and save as provided in...
Operating Manual 6.4 ATEX / IECEx Certificates Please refer to Extronics website for all current product approval certificates, or email info@extronics.com...
Date 31/01/2012 02/04/13 Author B.Seaby B Seaby Digitally signed by Ben Seaby Checked DN: CN = Ben Seaby, C = GB, O = Extronics Ltd, OU = R&D Reason: I am approving this document Seaby Approved Date: 2013.04.02 12:56:26 +01'00'...
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