Components:
Transmitter
Front
: For additional video features other than AgCam
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Red = Audio Input
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White = Do not use, no function as the transmitter is mono only
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Yellow = Video Input
Rear
:
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AgCam din plug. For use with the AgCam camera. This plug will power
the AgCam and also feed the video signal.
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Dip Switches. 4 channels available. All switches must be in the up
position except for one of the 4. For example if #1 is in the up position
and all others are down it is going to transmit on channel 1, note that the
receiver must be coded similar. For each camera used you must use a
separate transmitter and receiver combination. You may use as many
receivers as you need.
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Power plug: Supplies the ranch hand transmitter as well as AgCam
camera. If it to be used on any other camera system you must provide
power to the camera as well.
Note: Each Transmitter may only transmit signal from one camera, however you
may receive that signal on multiple receivers
Receiver
:
Front
: For additional video display other than AgCam.
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Red = Audio Input
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White = Do not use, no function as the transmitter is mono only
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Yellow = Video Input
Rear
:
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AgCam plug: For use with the AgCam Monitor. There is no need to use
power other than that of the monitor when using on the AgCam Monitor
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Dip Switches: 4 channels available. All switches must be in the up
position except for one of the 4. For example if #1 is in the up position
and all others are down it is going to transmit on channel 1, note that the
receiver must be coded similar. For each camera used you must use a
separate transmitter and receiver combination. You may use as many
receivers as you need.
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Power plug: Use provided power adapter when using on TV or other
display equipment.
Caution:
DO NOT
use the front inputs and the AgCam (Rear) input at the same
time, as serious damage will occur to the transmitter or receiver
External Antenna:
If the “Ranch Hand is to be used in a building with steel sheeting, or if it is to be
used in an area where obstructions need to be cleared for line of site signal, you
may need to use an external antenna mounted to the outside of the building (do
not mount the transmitter or receiver outdoor) It is recommended to use the
antennas available through your Ranch Hand/AgCam dealer. Two antennas are
available, a fixed mount dipole antenna with 8dbi boost for use on buildings and
a magnetic mount dipole antenna for use on vehicles or shorter range
transmission building to building. The use of any antenna other than ones
specially tuned to the frequency of the Ranch Hand will likely result in poor
performance and may cause damage to the unit. When selecting an antenna it is
highly recommended to match the antenna on both transmitter and receiver for
best results.
Instalation
The DM AgCam Ranch Hand Add on is a powerful wireless audio/video
transmitter, which will allow you to view areas out of reach of cables. In selecting
a location for the transmitter use the following guidelines
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Location within 2500 feet of receiver location
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Line of site, meaning that there is no obstruction such as a building or
tree belt. Shorter ranges fewer than 300 feet are less critical of “line of
site”, however steel buildings and steel walls will interfere with the
signal. Walls constructed of wood and sheetrock are more transparent
to the signal.
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Transmitter and receiver must be installed indoor in a dry location, for
steel buildings you must use an external antenna available at your
AgCam dealer.
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You may use the AgCam cables to mount the camera up to 160 feet
from the transmitter, however AgCam cables are not able to carry audio
signal, if you require audio you must obtain special cables from your
dealer.
Transmitter:
When being used with the AgCam Camera, plug the AgCam Camera directly into
the din plug on the back of the Transmitter and attach the provided power
adapter (500MW). AgCam extension cables may be used to locate the camera
away from the location of the transmitter.
Receiver:
When being used with the AgCam Monitor simple plug the din plug into one of
the available AgCam Monitor din plug. Power the Monitor as instructed in the
AgCam manual.
Power must be available for the Transmitter and Receiver, use only provided
power supply or damage will occur, do not allow transmitter or receiver to get
wet!
