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  • Page 1 PowerDome PRO Installation manual This manual covers the installation and programming of the Vista PowerDome PRO range of high Speed PTZ domes...
  • Page 2 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual...
  • Page 3 This document is intended to provide accurate information, however, the information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Vista, in keeping pace with technological advances, is a company committed to product innovation. Therefore, it is difficult to ensure that all information provided is entirely accurate and up-to- date.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Contents INTRODUCTION ........................6 Description ................................7 Features ................................. 7 Operation Requirements ............................7 Product Contents ..............................8 Installation Preparations ............................8 Default Menu Settings ............................10 Cable Requirements ............................10 Power Requirements ............................10 Power Cable Size and Length ...........................
  • Page 5 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Function Settings (Presets, Tours etc.) ......................40 Privacy Masking ..............................45 Alarm Setup ................................. 46 APPENDIX I: DIP SWITCH & JUMPER SETTINGS ............. 47 Protocol and Baud rate setting ......................... 47 Protocol Telemetry Boards ..........................48 Dome Address Setting ............................

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Read these instructions before installing or operating this product. Note: This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to local codes. This manual provides installation and operation information. To use this document, you must have the following...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Introduction This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions for Vista PowerDome PRO series of PTZ domes. In this chapter: Description..........

  • Page 8: Description

    A minimum of one controlling device is required for operation as shown below; FSK control requires a Vista Blade or Navigator hard disk recorder and a minimum of one keyboard. See [Figure 1]. A minimum of one keyboard is required for RS485 control. See [Figure 2].

  • Page 9: Product Contents

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Product Contents The PowerDome PRO domes consists of the following: • Housing. • Package containing three connectors (one 2-pin for power; one 6-pin for Video, RS-485 and auxiliary data,; one 14-pin for alarms and contacts) and a small screwdriver.
  • Page 10 There is a selection of PCB boards available for connection to the power board, the table below illustrates this. Board Type Name of Board Telemtry type VPP-RS485 Vista, Pelco D and Pelco P RS485 VPP-Vista -C Vista Coax VPP-BBV-C BBV coax...

  • Page 11: Default Menu Settings

    The video cable carries the video signal to the remote viewing site. If sending video via coaxial cable, a 75Ω pure copper coaxial cable is recommended for distances up to 250m. The PowerDome PRO series is powered by 24Vac. To determine the cable size, refer to the Power Cable Size and Length on the following page.

  • Page 12: Power Cable Size And Length

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Power Cable Size and Length It is important to choose the proper gauge of the cable that supplies the 24 V to the Dome. An inadequate gauge will cause a voltage drop resulting in incorrect operation.

  • Page 13: Housing And Cabling Installation Options

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Housing and Cabling Installation options Mounting and housing styles ..............In-Ceiling housings..................Surface-mount housings................Wall-mount housings................... Pendant/Wall mount adapter collar.............. Corner-mount housings................Side Pole-mount ..................Pendant-mount....................Parapet-mount Swing-Arm Mount ..............

  • Page 14: Mounting And Housing Styles

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual ounting and housing styles There are three basic mounting types: Wall/Pendant, In-ceiling and Surface mount, the Wall/Pendant mounts come as either: Internal, External or Vandal Resistant styles. Type Weight (Kg) Surface Dome 2.20Kg Flush In ceiling Dome 2.43Kg...

  • Page 15: In-Ceiling Housing Installations

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual In-Ceiling housing installations Follow the instructions given here for In-ceiling housings. CAUTION: The In-Ceiling housing is for indoor applications only. Do not expose it to moisture, or the unit may become damaged. CAUTION: For all installations, heed the following cautions.

  • Page 16: Installing The Housing

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Installing the housing Once the surface has been prepared install the housing. To install the housing, see [Figure 8 to 12] and do the following: 1. Unfasten the power board holder. [Figure 8] Loosen the bolt and the power board holder swings away from the housing bracket.
  • Page 17 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Figure 8. Figure 9. Figure 10. Figure 11. Figure 12. Figure 14. Figure 13. Figure 15.

  • Page 18: Surface-Mount Housing Installation

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Surface-mount housing Installation Follow the instructions given here for the surface-mount housing. Preparing the mounting surface CAUTION: For all installations, heed the following cautions. Complete all installation steps before supplying power to the dome. To ensure proper operation of a PTZ unit, ensure the mount is level.
  • Page 19 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual [Figure 16] [Figure 17] [Figure 18] [Figure 19] [Figure 20] [Figure 21]...
  • Page 20 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual [Figure 22] [Figure 23] [Figure 24] [Figure 25]...

  • Page 21: Wall-Mount Housing Installation (Vpp-Wm)

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Wall-Mount Housing installation (VPP-WM) Cables are run down through the cable entry hole and the dust seal. Take care to avoid damaging the dust seal during installation. Preparing the mounting surface CAUTION: For all installations, heed the following cautions.
  • Page 22 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual [Figure 26] [Figure 27] [Figure 28] [Figure 29] [Figure 30] [Figure 31] IMPORTANT Please use PTFE tape to ensure sealing. PTFE...
  • Page 23 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual [Figure 32] [Figure 33] [Figure 34] [Figure 35]...

  • Page 24: Pendant / Wall Mount Adaptor Collar

    PowerDome 1 or 2 site.) This collar is screwed onto the top thread of dome housing ( Use PTFE tape on the thread to ensure waterproof sealing.) The three threaded holes are available for connecting to any Vista PowerDome bracket. See drawing below:...

  • Page 25: Corner-Mounting (Vdm-Cma)

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Corner-Mounting (VDM-CMA) Preparing the mounting surface CAUTION: For all installations, heed the following cautions. Complete all installation steps before supplying power to the dome. To ensure proper operation of a PTZ unit, ensure the mount is level.

  • Page 26: Side Pole-Mounting (Vdm-Epma)

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Side Pole-Mounting (VDM-EPMA) Preparing the mounting surface CAUTION: For all installations, heed the following cautions. Complete all installation steps before supplying power to the dome. To ensure proper operation of a PTZ unit, ensure the mount is level.

  • Page 27: Parapet-Mounting (Vpp-Esm)

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Parapet-Mounting (VPP-ESM) Preparing the mounting surface CAUTION: For all installations, heed the following cautions. Complete all installation steps before supplying power to the dome. To ensure proper operation of a PTZ unit, ensure the mount is level.

  • Page 28: Dome Operation

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Dome Operation The following section details the operation and commissioning of the PowerDome PRO PTZ domes. This section is split into the following segments: Operation Instructions ..................Menu Tree ...................... Menu Operation ..................... System Setup..................

  • Page 29: Operation Instructions

    Accessing the System Menu The dome menus can be accessed in several ways depending on controller and protocol: 1. From Vista Keyboards press the Dome menus key 2. If using Pelco Protocol Call preset 95 3. Alterantively send the Call preset 1command twice within five seconds.

  • Page 30: Menu Tree

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Menu Tree...

  • Page 31: Menu Operation

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Menu Operation Selecting Sub-menus → 1. Menu file paths are written as follows Main menu System Setup. 2. When the Main menu is displayed a ►cursor will flash on the left of the selected Sub-menu.

  • Page 32: System Setup

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual System Setup → Main menu System Setup Dome Information → → Main menu System Setup Dome Information Dome ID: This shows the current ID of the dome. Each dome must have a unique ID ranging from 001 – 255 (255 is the default broadcast ID).

  • Page 33: Display Configuration

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual 5. System Time: Program the OSD time and schedule timer under System Time. Display format: hour : min. 6. System Date: Program the OSD date. Display format: DD – MM – YY. 7. Auto Restart: Once an auto-reset time is set, the dome will restart at that time everyday.

  • Page 34: Change Password

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Text Position Indication Change Password → → Main menu System Setup Change Password Select Change Password and the following screen will appear.   Input New Password: Move the joystick & to change the ...

  • Page 35: Language Selection

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Language Selection → → Main menu System Setup Language Select Four Languages Available: English, Spanish, French and Dutch Factory Default → → Main menu System Setup Factory Default Factory Default: By selecting Factory Default all settings will be returned to the factory settings.

  • Page 36: About

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual About → → Main menu System Setup About On selecting About the following screen will appear. This screen can not be edited it is for information only. NOTE: This screen will disappear on the receipt of a telemetry command.

  • Page 37: Lens Parameters

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Lens Parameters Main menu → Lens Parameters Zoom Speed Set the zoom speed to either High or Low. Max Digital Zoom This determines the maximum magnification the camera will digitally zoom into. The options are: Off, X1 – X12. (Some cameras have different magnifications).

  • Page 38: Camera Parameters

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Camera Parameters Main menu → Camera Parameters Picture Freeze ON: The image displayed between presets and tours is frozen. OFF: This function is disabled, the movement will be shown. NOTE: This function is to reduce unwanted data traffic over the network and improve storage space on a DVR.

  • Page 39: Backlight Mode

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Backlight Mode If objects in the centre of the screen appear dark this is because the area around the object is too light. The dome can help to control this, using Normal and WDR (Selected models only) modes.

  • Page 40: Pan/Tilt Parameters

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Pan/Tilt Parameters Main menu → Pan/Tilt Parameters Auto Stop Timer: With some dome protocols, the dome does not stop after receiving the stop command. This function overcomes this issue. OFF: Function disabled (default setting) 001 – 100: Below 50ms the dome will automatically stop moving.

  • Page 41: Function Settings (Presets, Tours Etc.)

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Function Settings (Presets, Tours etc.) Main menu → Function Setting Preset Setup: The dome is capable of storing up to 220 preset locations. Main menu → Function Setting → Presets Setup Preset Number: This will send the dome to the preset number chosen.

  • Page 42: Preset Tour Setup

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Main menu → Function Setting → Tour Setup A Tour is the movement of the dome between a pre- determined order of presets. Up to 4-Tours can be stored; each tour can consist of up to 32 preset positions.

  • Page 43: Autopan Setup

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Main menu → Function Setting → Autopan Setup Autopan is the horizontal movement of the dome between two predetermined points. Up to 4-autoscans can be programmed. Autopan Number: This sets the Autopan number 1 to 4.

  • Page 44: Region Setup

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Main menu → Function Setting → Areas Setup A n Area is a defined region around the view of dome that has been given a title to describe the area. i.e. Dangerous area. Whenever the dome moves into the area the title is displayed.

  • Page 45: Idle Action (Home Position)

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Main menu → Function Setting → Idle Action The Home Action function will ensure that after a pre-determined time the dome will return to a pre-programmed function. Idle Timer: This is the specific time the dome will wait after no keyboard commands are sent before carrying out the function, the options are.

  • Page 46: Privacy Masking

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Privacy Masking Main menu → Privacy Masking Privacy Masking allows specific views of the dome to be blanked out to protect sensitive areas, such as resident’s windows. Mask Number: This sets the Privacy Masks number 1 –...

  • Page 47: Alarm Setup

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Alarm Setup Main menu → Alarm Setup Input Channel: This sets the Alarm Input Channel 1 – 7. Alarm Action: Available settings. TIME Input Mode: This determines the selected alarm input’s state. NC (Normally Closed)

  • Page 48: Appendix I: Dip Switch & Jumper Settings

    The last two (7 – 8) bits on SW2 are for the baud rate. Default is 9600bps. NOTE: If you are using Vista Coax, BBV Coax, AD or PHILIPS protocol please set the baud rate to 19200 bps  = ON...

  • Page 49: Protocol Telemetry Boards

    The PowerDome PRO range of domes comes supplied as standard with 2 Telemetry protocol boards. These two boards will allow the following common protocols to operate the domes: RS485 Board – Vista PD, Pelco D and Pelco P COAX Board – Vista Coax telemetry Other additional boards are available to operate –...
  • Page 50 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual 3 and 4 Pin Telemetry boards Dependant on the telemetry type the board will have rather 3 or 4 pairs of pins protruding from it as well as an 8 pin socket. Ensure that the pins are correctly located and that the board is ―square‖ to the lower Power board, see images below for clarification.

  • Page 51: Dome Address Setting

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Dome Address Setting The control commands contain the target dome’s ID. The dome will only react to the commands sent to its own address or broadcast address. Each dome must be assigned an individual address.
  • Page 52 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual  = ON Dome ID dip switch settings Dome ID dip switch settings Switch Number Switch Number                  ...
  • Page 53 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Dome ID dip switch settings Dome ID dip switch settings  = ON Switch Number Switch Number                  ...
  • Page 54 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual  = ON Switch Number                              ...

  • Page 55: Coax Or Twisted Pair Settings

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual COAX or Twisted Pair Settings The Vista Speed dome supports two common types of cables to transmit video signal, coaxial cable and twisted pair cable. When the first and second pins in the SW2 are set to set ON, the video signal is transmitted via twisted-pair.

  • Page 56: Alarm Input Connections

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Alarm Input connections There are 7 Alarm inputs available on the main board within the dome housing the details are shown below: Alarm Input 1 16 Video Output Alarm Input 2 17 Video Ground Alarm Input 3...

  • Page 57: Appendix Ii: Rs-485 Bus Basic Knowledge

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Appendix II: RS-485 Bus Basic Knowledge Characteristics of RS485 Bus As specified by RS485 standards, RS485 Bus is of half-duplex data transmission cables with characteristic impedance as 120Ω. The maximum load capacity is 32 unit loads (including main controller and controlled equipment).
  • Page 58 Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual 4. Connections via a Star Configuration It is necessary when installing a Star Configuration to use a Dome Star Driver, such as the Vista VSD/16 a 16-channel Star Driver for RS-485 control. This will give reliable RS-485 data transmission.

  • Page 59: Appendix Iii: Lightning & Surge Protection

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Appendix III: Lightning & Surge Protection The Vista Dome range incorporates TVS lightning protection to prevent it from being damaged by strike of up to 4,000V and impulse signals such as a surge; but it is also necessary to abide by the following precautions to ensure electrical safety.

  • Page 60: Appendix Iv: Trouble Shooting & Cleaning

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Appendix IV: Trouble Shooting & Cleaning 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 Vista equipment. In this chapter: Troubleshooting .

  • Page 61: Cleaning The Dome Bubble

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Cleaning the Dome Bubble 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 bubble with your bare hands, do not place the bubble face down on any surface, and protect the bubble from dust.

  • Page 62: Appendix V Installing The External Psu

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Appendix V Installing the External PSU VPD-PSU2e OUTDOOR POWER SUPPLY The VPD-PSU2e is a 24 VAC outdoor power supply designed for use with a pendant-mount weatherproof Top Cat. It provides enough power (100 VA) to operate the dome’s pan/tilt drive, camera and heater/fan.

  • Page 63: Appendix Vi - Back Box Memory

    Vista PowerDome PRO Installation Manual Appendix VI - Back Box Memory The Power Board located in the dome housing retains the settings of the dome – Presets tours etc. In the event of the camera Yoke have to be replaced, these original settings will automatically be loaded into the new camera Yoke on initial power up and initialisation.
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