Watec WAT-525EX2 Operation Manuals
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CCD Camera with External
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WAT-525EX2/535EX2
Operation Manual
This Operation Manual covers safety, camera functions, installation and the
correct operating procedure for the WAT-525EX2/535EX2. First, we ask
you to read this Operation Manual thoroughly, then install and operate the
WAT-525EX2/535EX2 as advised. In addition, for future reference, we also
advise safekeeping of this manual.
Please contact the distributor or dealer from which the WAT-525EX2/
535EX2 was purchased, if you do not understand the installation, operation
or safety instructions laid out in this manual. Not understanding the contents
of the Operation Manual sufficiently may cause damage to the camera.
Guide to the Safety Symbols
The definitions of the symbols used in this operation manual are:
When you do not adhere to or take notice of the “Danger” sign,
it may lead to a serious accident such as death or injury caused
by fire or electric shock.
When you do not adhere to or take notice of the “Warning” sign,
it may cause severe damage such as a physical injury.
When you do not adhere to or take notice of the “Caution” sign,
it may incur injury and cause damage to peripheral objects in
the immediate surroundings.
Cautions for Safety
The WAT-525EX2/535EX2 is designed to be used safely; however, it may
lead to a physical accident caused by fire and electric shock if not used
correctly. Therefore, please keep and read the “Cautions for safety” for
protection against accidents.
•
Do not disassemble and/or modify the WAT-525EX2/
535EX2.
•
Do not operate the WAT-525EX/535EX with wet hands.
•
Use a stabilized power adaptor designed for DC+12V
±
±
±
±
10%, with a current capacity of more than 250mA for the
WAT-525EX2/535EX2.
The recommended voltage is DC+12V
±
10%
•
Do not expose the WAT-525EX2/535EX2 to wetness or
high moisture conditions.
The WAT-525EX2/535EX2 is designed and approved for
indoor use only. The WAT-525EX2/535EX2 is not
water-resistant or waterproof. If the location of the camera is
outdoors or in an outdoor like environment, we recommend
that you use an outdoor camera housing.
•
Protect the WAT-525EX2/535EX2 from condensation.
Keep the WAT-525EX2/535EX2 dry at all times during storage
and operation.
•
Should the camera not work properly, switch off the power
immediately. Then check the camera according to the
“Problems and Trouble shooting” section.
•
Avoid the striking of hard objects or dropping the WAT-
525EX2/535EX2.
The WAT-525EX2/535EX2 uses high quality electrical parts
and precision components.
•
Do not connect any power supply directly to the video out
terminal of the unit.
Do not connect the WAT-525EX2/535EX2 with any monitor
using a video/power single transmission terminal. The
WAT-525EX2/535EX2 is not designed for use with this type of
equipment. We also advise you to read the operation manual
of the monitor you plan to use before any connections are
made.
•
Do not install the WAT-525EX2/535EX2 in a position
subject to direct sunlight.
Sunlight shinning directly onto the WAT-525EX2/535EX2 lens
can cause damage to the CCD.
•
Select a stable place for installation of the WAT-525EX2/
535EX2.
Use a support of durable strength around an installation
position on a ceiling or wall when a camera stand or tripod is
used.
•
Do not move the WAT-525EX2/535EX2 with the cables
connected.
Before moving the WAT-525EX2/535EX2, always remove the
video cable and power cable from the rear of the camera first.
•
Avoid using the WAT-525EX2/535EX2 near any strong
electromagnetic field.
Avoid emission sources of electromagnetic waves when the
WAT-525EX2/535EX2 is installed into main equipment.
Problems and Trouble Shooting
If any of the following problems occur when using the WAT-525EX2/
535EX2,
•
An optimal picture cannot be obtained, after checking that all the cables
and connections are correctly in place
•
Smoke or any unusual odor emerges from the WAT-525EX2/535EX2
•
An object becomes embedded or a quantity of liquid seeps into the
camera housing
•
More than the recommended voltage or/and amperage has been applied
to the WAT-525EX2/535EX2 by mistake
•
Anything unusual occurring to any equipment connected to the
WAT-525EX2/535EX2
Disconnect the camera immediately according to the following
procedures:
①
Switch off the main power supply to the camera.
②
Remove the power and video cables connected to theWAT-525EX2/
535EX2.
③
Contact the distributor or dealer from which the WAT-525EX2/535EX2
was purchased.
About EMC
The WAT-525EX2/535EX2 is in conformity with EMC test standards carried
out by authorized organizations in Japan.
E
I
A
FCC Part15 class B
CCIR EN61000-6-3/EN50130-4
Do not modify the WAT-525EX2/535EX2. A modified camera
will not conform to EMC test standards.
Contents
Using the contents figures below, check to make sure all parts are present
before use.
Lens Mount Cap WAT-525EX/535EX
DC Plug Iris Connector
Description of Parts
①
CCD FRONT FACE
・
The light receiving face of the CCD camera
(Dirt, water or oil deposits on the CCD will cause an unclear picture on
the monitor. Attach the lens cap to protect the lens and/or the CCD from
contamination and damage.)
②
LENS MOUNT
・
Mount for the lens (CS-mount)
③
IRIS LEVEL VOLUME
・
By controlling the volume, the iris level of the DC iris lens can be adjusted.
④
FOCUSING ADJUSTMENT SCREWS
・
There are 3 hex. adjustment screws each placed at intervals of 120
゜
for
fine focusing of the lens.
⑤
AUTO-IRIS SOCKET
・
This socket is for the video/DC auto-iris lens cable connector.
(Video/DC auto-select)
⑥
TRIPOD MOUNTING SCREW HOLES
・
Mounting holes for stands. The size of these threads is 1/4”, 20 threads,
4.5
±
0.2mm, which is the same as any standard camera tripods (U1/4”).
⑦
VIDEO OUT (BNC)
・
The terminal for composite video signal output
⑧
POWER IN
・
The terminal designed for connection with the DC-plug of the power
adaptor
⑨
SYNC IN
・
BNC terminal for the external synchronization signal input
⑩
GAIN CONTROL
・
Gain volume level adjustment
⑪
FUNCTION SWITCHES
・
Functional switches for setting gamma control, AGC and BLC(Back light
compensation).
⑫
AE MODE CONTROL
・
The dial for the electronic shutter mode control according to the object
being monitored.
Power Supply
Use a stabilized power adaptor designed for DC+12V
±
10%, with a current
capacity of more than 250mA.
Use the optional DC plug if the shape or polarity of the DC plug of the power
adaptor to be used is not compatible with the camera (See the drawing on
the right below).
The wiring on the connector must be exact.
Be careful no to touch the other terminal while wiring.
Protect the wiring portion by using insulation tape after
wiring. If the above care and attention is not adhered to,
damage to the WAT-525EX2/535EX2 and power
adaptor may occur and may also cause fire.
Auto-iris Lens
Before connecting the auto-iris lens, please make sure that the pin
configuration is correct by confirming with the following table. If the
configuration of your iris connector is different from the following, the plug
and pins will need to be rewired.
Pin No.
EIAJ Video
Auto-iris Lens
Arrangement
EIAJ DC
Auto-iris Lens
Arrangement
①
Power
Control
－
②
Not used
Control
＋
③
Iris signals
Drive
＋
④
Common (GND)
Drive
－
Set-up and Operation
1)
Ensure that the power to the WAT-525EX2/535EX2 and the peripheral
equipment is turned off before making any connections.
2)
Remove the lens mount cap from the WAT-525EX2/535EX2 and attach
the CS-mount lens. Use the optional C-mount adaptor(34CMA-R) when
a C-mount lens is used.
3)
Connect the iris control cable to
⑤
AUTO-IRIS SOCKET on the WAT-
525EX2/535EX2 when an auto-iris lens is being used.
4)
Connect
⑦
VIDEO OUT on the WAT-525EX2/535EX2 with the monitor,
using a coaxial cable with 75
Ω
impedance, such as an RG-58/U or an
RG-6/U. Select a monitor with the same television system as the
WAT-525EX2/535EX2: EIA or CCIR. A monitor with more than 600TV
lines is recommended.
5) Insert the power plug of the power adaptor to
⑧
POWER IN on the back
panel of the WAT-525EX2/535EX2. Confirm that the power adaptor is
not connected before insertion of the power plug into
⑧
POWER IN.
6) Turn on the power to the WAT-525EX2/535EX2, the monitor and all other
allied equipment. When a picture cannot be obtained on the monitor, or a
problem occurs, check and follow the procedure mentioned in the
【
Problems and Trouble Shooting
】
section.
7) After following the procedure below and the picture is still out of focus,
open the iris fully and loosen
④
FOCUSING ADJUSTMENT SCREWS
with the hex. wrench and move the lens forwards until a clear picture is
obtained.
Manual Lens
Adjust the focus and iris to the best position.
Video Auto-iris Lens
Adjust the focus on the lens.
DC Auto-iris Lens
Adjust the iris level, then focus. See below.
Iris Level Adjustment (for DC auto-iris lenses only)
Adjust
③
IRIS LEVEL VOLUME placed on the side of
the unit until the object comes to be optimally bright.
No change will occur if a video iris lens or manual iris
lens is fitted.
8) Remove the camera casing and select any required shutter speed by the
⑫
AE MODE CONTROL to one of its 10 positions. (Shutter mode is set
to 9 (OFF) upon shipment.)
Shutter Speeds (Sec.)
No.
Mode
EIA
CCIR
0
FL
1/100
1/120
1
ES
1/250
2
ES
1/500
3
ES
1/1000
4
ES
1/2000
5
ES
1/5000
6
ES
1/10000
7
ES
1/100000
8
EI
1/60-1/100000
1/50-1/100000
9
OFF
1/60
1/50
Mode
Effect
FL
Reduces the flickering phenomena occurring on the
monitor screen caused by fluorescent or mercury lamps.
ES
Fixes the shutter speed in a range between 1/250-
1/100000. (7steps)
EI
Automatically selects the shutter speed in the range
between EIA: 1/60-1/100000, CCIR: 1/50-1/100000
according to the lighting condition.
OFF
Fixes the shutter speed to EIA: 1/60, CCIR: 1/50.
※
In EI mode, intense light may leave a trail on the screen longitude.
This smearing is a natural phenomenon and is not due to equipment
failure or fault.
9)
Set the
⑪
FUNCTION SWITCHES
according to your requirements.
BLC targeted area
Switch
Setting
Effective Condition (Example)
Upon
Shipment
ON
[HI]
･
When minimum illumination is more
important than the S/N ratio
(Surveillance in a low light
environment)
1.
AGC
OFF
[LO]
･
When a clear picture is required in
standard lighting conditions
ON
･
Applicable to a general surveillance
monitoring system
2.
Gamma
correction
OFF
･
When gamma correction is not
required for image processing
ON
･
When the picture of the monitored
object is silhouetted due to strong
lighting from above or behind
3.
BLC
OFF
･
When the illumination differences
between a monitored object is
narrow
※
BLC is available when
⑫
AE MODE CONTROL is set to position 8(EI) or
when auto-iris lens is used.
Warning
LEVEL
CLOSED
OPEN
Caution
Warning
Caution
①
②
③
④
Warning
Caution
DC+12V
COMMON(GND)
Hex. Wrench