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DOME CAMERAS WITH DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and must not be used for this purpose.
FCC Notice Note: Complies with Federal Communications Commission Rules & Regulations Part 15, Subpart B for a Class A digital device. WARNING This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
20. Replacement Parts - Use only Vicon specified replacement parts or an approved equivalent to prevent unit damage and 6. Attachments - Use only UL Listed, Vicon recommended injury.
Care and Cleaning of Lower Dome......................25 Shipping Instructions .......................26 Reference...........................27 Coaxial Cable Recommendations ......................27 Network Cable ............................275 Twisted-Pair Cable ............................26 Technical Information .......................29 Vicon Standard Equipment Warranty ................29 Contents • i XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
Quick Installation For complete detailed instructions on how to install the V910, read the Installation section. Installation Diagram ii • Quick Installation XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
The Roughneck V910 IP Camera Dome is a powerful IP video source for a complete digital video management system based on ViconNet software. It is fully compatible with all ViconNet® systems and is remotely managed and controlled from ViconNet workstations and Kollector®...
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*Note: Nominal power and current levels are calculated @ 24.0 VAC input line voltage. Includes heater when available. Maximum power and current levels are calculated @ 29.0 VAC input line voltage. Includes heater when available. 2 • Introduction XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
Installation Unpacking and Inspection All Vicon equipment is tested and inspected before leaving the factory. It is the carrier’s responsibility to deliver the equipment in the same condition as it left the factory. Inspection for Visible Damage Immediately inspect the cartons upon delivery. Make a note of any visible damage on all copies of the carrier’s freight bill.
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MAC Address 4 • Installation XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
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Figure 1 Exploded View Installation • 5 XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
Accessory Kit There is an accessory kit included with the Roughneck V910. The table below lists the contents. Description Quantity Tamperproof driver bit, ¼ hex T-15 (to remove tamperproof screws) Pipe sealant tape (to seal pipe fitting to housing) Screws (for some appropriate installations)
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NOTE: Failure to thoroughly coat threads with sealant will result in moisture entering the housing and eventual failure of the unit. Note: For outdoor installations, Vicon recommends that the vent plug should only be used if fogging conditions exist. Additionally, if the side cable access hole is used, the base must be mounted so the hole is pointed directly downward.
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TOP of the camera. Make sure the camera/lens is installed so that the label is on the top for proper video display. Figure 4 Camera Position Adjustments 8 • Installation XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
There is an alternate connector on the camera IP PC board (day/night and color). Refer to Figures 5 and 9, respectively. Either connector can be used. The cable assembly is provided in the accessory kit for connection. Figure 5 PC Board Connectors on IP Models Installation • 9 XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
Wiring Connections for IP Models Dome Power Connections Note: Vicon systems and components, like most electronic equipment, require a clean, stable power source. Voltage irregularities such as surges, drops, and interruptions can affect the operation of your equipment and, in severe cases, damage certain components.
When AGC is turned off, SENS-UP (x2-x128) SENS-UP OFFㆍAUTO does not operate. AUTO (x6) is the default SPECIAL See menus below EXIT Save all the settings and then exit Installation • 11 XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
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Returns to the level which was set by the RESET manufacturer for shipment Save the SPECIAL menu s e t t i n g s and then return RETURN to the SETUP menu 12 • Installation XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
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1-70. In FLK (Flickerless) mode shutter speed is fixed at 1/100 sec to avoid image flicker when there is a discrepancy between current and frequency. OFF is the default setting. Installation • 13 XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
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OFF is the default setting. 1. LENS 2. SHUTTER 3. WHITE BAL 4. BACKLIGHT WITH BLC OFF 5. AGC 6. DNR 7. SENS-UP 8. SPECIAL 9. EXIT WITH BLC ON 14 • Installation XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
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It can be set to AUTO or turned OFF. AUTO can be set from x2 to x128. AUTO x6 is the default setting. 1. LENS 2. SHUTTER 3. WHITE BAL 4. BACKLIGHT 5. AGC 6. DNR 7. SENS-UP AUTO4 8. SPECIAL 9. EXIT Installation • 15 XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
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If Reset is selected, the camera returns to the factory default settings. Return Selecting Return saves the settings made in the SPECIAL menu and returns to the SETUP menu. 16 • Installation XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
On autoiris lenses, iris adjustment may be required if the picture appears dark or grainy or has poor color. This adjustment is made from the OSD menu. Refer to Figure 7. Figure 7 Lens Adjustments Figure 8 Joystick Control Installation • 17 XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
Although the ViconNet software does not limit the number of Groups and Users that can be created, the Roughneck V910 Camera Dome has Users and Groups limitations. For ViconNet version 5, the dome can support the first 20 Groups (including Administrators and Guests) and the first 100 Users.
PC that is running the VNSetup, a unique password must be entered. The screen will display how many units there are and how many of those Installation • 19 XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
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0-4, where 4 is most information. Note: The Apply button must be pressed for changes to take effect. Note: Verify all IP addressing parameters with your IT administrator. 20 • Installation XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
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The Install TAB allows the user to install/upgrade newer versions. Choose the correct version and click Install to send to the selected unit. Install Info Tab The Info TAB displays the selected IP product general information/ Info Installation • 21 XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
Default setting is 1500. This setting also allows the VOX mechanism to be deactivated, having audio ON all the time. VOX Off Threshold – Defines the audio level at which the input shuts OFF. Default setting is 1200. 22 • Installation XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
Open the Network Setup and Site Name setup window. Network Settings window will display. See Figure below. Change the required parameters and click OK. (See your IT administrator for specific network parameters.) Application of the camera will restart. Installation • 23 XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
Refer to the most recent version of the ViconNet workstation manual XX113 for complete information on operation. A copy of the manual can be found on the CD included. 24 • Installation XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
Operation When power is applied to the camera, the Roughneck V910 views the selected scene. Maintenance The Roughneck V910 Impact-Resistant Cameras require no scheduled maintenance except for the occasional cleaning of the lower dome. Care and Cleaning of Lower Dome The inside surface of the smoked (gray-tinted) dome is easily scratched.
Shipping Instructions Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory: 1. Call or write Vicon for a Return Authorization (R.A.) at one of the locations listed below. Record the name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
Coaxial Cable Recommendations Caution: Careful selection of proper cable is essential to obtain the best performance from this equipment. Vicon assumes no responsibility for poor performance when cables other than those recommended, or equivalent, are installed. In all cases, coaxial cable impedance should be 75 ohms.
Network Cable Caution: Careful selection of proper cable is essential to obtain the best performance. Vicon assumes no responsibility for poor performance when cables other than the recommended types, or equivalent, are used. Materials Use pure copper stranded conductors to obtain a low DC resistance. The preferred insulation and cable jacket is Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
*Note: Nominal power and current levels are calculated @ 24.0 VAC input line voltage. Maximum power and current levels are calculated @ 29.0 VAC input line voltage. Technical Information • 29 XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
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Alarms: 1 in, 1 out. Alarm out: Logic out; 3.2 V, 0.5 mA sink (max), 30 uA source (max). Video Bandwidth: 1.7 Mbps (per video stream), nom. 30 • Technical Information XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
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-40 to 150° F (-40 to 65° C). Storage Humidity: Up to 90% relative, noncondensing. Wind Load: Heavy rain or snow driven by winds up to 80 mph. (Not evaluated by UL) Technical Information • 31 XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
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OSD selection AGC/DNR high Lens Specifications Model Focal Length Field-of-View (mm) Horizontal Vertical V910A-NR/C V910A-NRIP4/C 3.3 - 12 varifocal with autoiris 83.9° -.23.91° 61.9°- 17.93° V910A-DNRIP4/C 32 • Technical Information XX137-86-03 Rev 809 Roughneck V910 Dome Cameras with NR...
Software supplied either separately or in hardware is furnished on an “As Is” basis. Vicon does not warrant that such software shall be error (bug) free. Software support via telephone, if provided at no cost, may be discontinued at any time without notice at Vicon’s sole discretion.
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