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SURVEYOR4A MINIATURE FIXED-POSITION CAMERA DOMES 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 6. Attachments - Use only Vicon recommended attachments to parts or an approved equivalent to prevent unit damage and prevent unit damage and personal injury.
Surveyor4A Dome Components ........................3 Mounting the Unit ............................4 Camera/Lens Adjustments ..........................7 Final Installation .............................9 Operation ...........................10 Maintenance ........................10 Care and Cleaning of Lower Dome......................10 Shipping Instructions .......................11 Reference...........................12 Technical Information .......................14 Contents • iii XX151-02-00 Rev 1206 Surveyor4A Fixed-Position Camera Dome...
Introduction The information in this manual covers the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Surveyor4A Series of In-Ceiling Fixed-Position Camera Domes. This unit should only be installed by a qualified technician using approved materials in accordance with national, state and local wiring codes. Read this manual through completely before attempting installation.
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16-channel Hub receiver, converts UTP video to composite up to 1000 ft from each transmitter V1662-NVT 6519 16-channel Hub receiver, converts UTP video to composite up to 3000 ft from each transmitter (does not support Vicoax systems) 2 • Introduction XX151-02-00 Rev 1206 Surveyor4A Fixed-Position Camera Dome...
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.
Mounting the Unit The Surveyor4A is intended for in-ceiling installation. It can be installed in either a dropped ceiling or a hard ceiling. Installation is done with a 4 x 4 electrical box, which is included. All mounting hardware is provided.
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7. Refer to the table in Technical Information for the maximum operating distances of Surveyor4A. The gauge of wire used determines this distance. 8. Strip approximately 1 in. (25 mm) of outer insulation off power cables. Then strip off approximately 1/4 in.
Figure 3 Enclosure/Camera Assembly Components (Inside View) Power Supplies Vicon recommends several power supplies, depending on the needs of the installation. Refer to the table below. For other multichannel power supplies, contact Altronix Corporation at 888-258-7669. Model Number Description VC24PS-1 Single channel indoor, 24 VAC V248-3.5PS...
ON or OFF. If day/night is turned ON, at a low light level the camera changes to monochrome mode and the resolution and sensitivity increase. See Table 3 for camera and lens specifications. Installation • 7 XX151-02-00 Rev 1206 Surveyor4A Fixed-Position Camera Dome...
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Turning the potentiometer clockwise opens the iris wider, allowing more light. Figure 5 DIP Switch and Potentiometer Location Figure 6 Switch Settings 8 • Installation XX151-02-00 Rev 1206 Surveyor4A Fixed-Position Camera Dome...
Press the trim ring into the enclosure and verify that it snaps into place. The upper edge of the trim ring should be flush with the ceiling plane. Figure 7 Lower Dome Installation Installation • 9 XX151-02-00 Rev 1206 Surveyor4A Fixed-Position Camera Dome...
Operation When power is applied to the camera, the Surveyor4A dome views the selected scene. Maintenance The Surveyor4A Miniature Fixed-Position Camera Dome requires 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.
Caution: Careful selection of the 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 are installed. In all cases, coaxial cable impedance should be 75 ohms.
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Twisted-Pair Cable Caution: Careful selection of the 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 are installed. Materials Use a pure copper stranded or solid conductor with or without a tin plating to obtain a low DC resistance. Do not use cable with either steel or aluminum stranded conductor because these do not transfer signals effectively for long distances.
Tilt and Horizontal Adjustment: 4 axis adjustment, pan, tilt, vertical height of camera/lens and roll (lens may be rotated on its axis 360°). MECHANICAL Application: Indoor. Mounting: In-ceiling, 4x4 electrical box/bracket. 14 • Technical Information XX151-02-00 Rev 1206 Surveyor4A Fixed-Position Camera Dome...
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35 to 104° F (2 to 40° C). Operating Humidity: Up to 90% relative, noncondensing. Storage Temperature Range: -40 to 150° F (-40 to 65° C). Storage Humidity: Up to 90% relative, noncondensing. Technical Information • 15 XX151-02-00 Rev 1206 Surveyor4A Fixed-Position Camera Dome...
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Vertical S4AVF-CHA/S4AVF-CHA-C 2.6-6 varifocal with 106° - 47.6° 78.2°- 35.8° auroiris S4AVFT-CHA/S4AVF-CH-C 2.6-6 varifocal with 82.05° - 38.26° 60.32°- 28.66° S4AVF-DN/S4AVF-DN-C auroiris S4VFT-3312 3.3-12 varifocal 83.9º-23.91º 61.9º-17.93º with auroiris 16 • Technical Information XX151-02-00 Rev 1206 Surveyor4A Fixed-Position Camera Dome...
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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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Vicon Industries Inc. Corporate Headquarters 89 Arkay Drive Hauppauge, New York 11788 631-952-CCTV (2288) 800-645-9116 Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288) Vicon Europe Headquarters Brunel Way Fareham, PO15 5TX United Kingdom +44 (0) 1489 566300 Fax: +44 (0) 1489 566322 Germany vin-videotronic infosystems gmbh...
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