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ELBCam

 

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   -   Technical Documentation 

10.04.2007                     © E.L.B. Ex-Geräte Bachmann GmbH & Co. KG                       Page  3 

Special notes concerning the explosion protection: 

  In a hazardous area the locking bag for USB and battery cover must be used. 

  Do not open the USB or battery cover in hazardous areas. 

  Do not take the USB lead or other accessories into explosive areas. (Neck 

loop and carrier bag allowed.) 

  Ambient temperature  -20°C ... +50°C 

  Pay attention to the technical data and the safety advice! 

 
 
 
 
 

2 Delivery 

Components

 

 
Delivery includes: 

 USB 

photo 

camera 

ELBCam

 

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  2 alkaline battery cells size AAA 

  USB lead (not allowed in a hazardous area !) 

  Manual for the Ex version 

  Manual for the Non-ex version (on paper and DVD) 

  Driver for Windows 98 on DVD (driver for higher versions not necessary) 

  Locking bag for battery and USB cover 

  Carrier bag with belt clip and neck loop 

 
 
 
 
 
 

3 Operating 

 
Please note the safety advices and the data for hazardous areas use ! 

For additional information concerning operating and optical data refer to the manual 
of the Non-Ex version enclosed with the camera. The buzzer, which is mentioned 
there, has been removed however. 

 

Taking photos: 

  Press the button on the back of the camera for 4 seconds. Camera operation 

starts with one flash of the red lamp and the blue lamp flashing continuously. 

  If the camera does not start after about 5 seconds, please try again. If it does 

not start at all, please exchange the batteries (not allowed in hazardous 
areas). 

  Chose between standard distance and close-up with the macro switch. 

  Press the button again, but only briefly to take a photo. The blue lamp on the 

side is continuously on now. Up to three seconds later the photo is taken 
depending on the subject, illumination and motion. The blue lamp stays on 
until the photo taking process is completed and the picture edited 
(compression and saving). 

  The camera is ready again, when the blue lamp starts to flash. 

  The camera switches off automatically after about 90 seconds without 

pressing the button. 

Summary of Contents for ELBCam 1

Page 1: ...ELBCam 1 Technical Documentation 10 4 2007 ...

Page 2: ...d the DVD enclosed with the camera 1 Functional Description The intrinsically safe USB camera ELBCam 1 can take photos in a hazardous area Ex area potentially explosive atmosphere that can be edited immediately on a PC in a safe area via the USB port This does not require special software because the camera acts like an external hard disk drive and the photos are saved as JPG files Further advanta...

Page 3: ...data for hazardous areas use For additional information concerning operating and optical data refer to the manual of the Non Ex version enclosed with the camera The buzzer which is mentioned there has been removed however Taking photos Press the button on the back of the camera for 4 seconds Camera operation starts with one flash of the red lamp and the blue lamp flashing continuously If the camer...

Page 4: ... prohibited in hazardous areas Use of rechargeable batteries prohibited even in Non ex areas 2 alkaline cells size AAA Battery life during standby about 60 days Please remove the battery if you are not going to use the camera for a long time Technical Data 4 Operating Data Certificate no IBExU 06 ATEX 1021 Kind of protection II 2 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ambient temperature 20 C 50 C Supply 2 alkaline cells...

Page 5: ...tenance and cleaning of the units must only be performed by persons trained and authorized for this purpose insofar as they are familiar with the units If it can be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible switch off the unit and secure it against being used again It is prohibited for the operator or his staff to open the units in a way that is not described in this manual This may only b...

Page 6: ...of Conformity We hereby confirm the conformity of the equipment listed below with the directives of the Council of the European Community The safety and installation instructions of the product documentation must be observed Model USB Photo Camera ELBCam 1 Directive EMC Directive 98 336 EC European Standards EN 55022 1998 class B EN 55024 May 1999 Directive Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EC European ...

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