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TruVision Mini PTZ 12X Camera 

 Pocket 

Guide 

Introduction 

This pocket guide provides basic information on setting up and 

using the TruVision Mini PTZ camera.  

Package contents 

The TruVision Mini PTZ camera is shipped with the following 
items: 

 

Dome camera and 4.7” bubble 

 

Mounting accessories (hard ceiling mount, plastic fixing 

plate, and screws) 

 

I/O interface cable for power, video, alarms, and serial 

data 

 

TruVision Mini PTZ 12X Camera

 pocket guide 

 

TruVision Mini PTZ 12X Camera

 user manual (on CD) 

Installation environment 

When installing your camera, consider these factors: 

• 

Handling

: Handle the camera carefully. Avoid striking, 

shaking, etc. Improper handing or storage could damage 

the camera. 

• 

Electrical

: Install electrical wiring carefully. It should be 

done by qualified service personnel. The input electricity to 

the unit has a tolerance of 24 VAC ± 10%. Do not overload 

the power cord or adapter. 

Summary of Contents for PTZ 12X

Page 1: ...GE Security P N 1069516 REV A ISS 01DEC09 TruVision Mini PTZ 12X Camera Pocket Guide ...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2009 GE Security Inc ...

Page 3: ...Cable requirements 4 Removing the protective cover from the outdoor camera 6 Setting up the camera 8 Camera DIP switches 9 Setting the camera protocol 9 Setting the communication DIP switches 10 Setting the dome camera site ID 11 22 pin connector description 12 Wiring the dome camera 13 Main menu overview 15 Using a keypad to program menus 17 ...

Page 4: ... O interface cable for power video alarms and serial data TruVision Mini PTZ 12X Camera pocket guide TruVision Mini PTZ 12X Camera user manual on CD Installation environment When installing your camera consider these factors Handling Handle the camera carefully Avoid striking shaking etc Improper handing or storage could damage the camera Electrical Install electrical wiring carefully It should be...

Page 5: ...tected from rain and moisture Turn the power off immediately if the camera is wet and ask a qualified service person for servicing Moisture can damage the camera and also create the danger of electric shock Cleaning Clean only with a dry cloth If the dirt is difficult to remove use a mild detergent and wipe gently Protect from strong light Never face the camera towards the sun Do not aim the camer...

Page 6: ...Pocket Guide Example of a system setup 1 Main monitor 2 Spot monitor 3 Control keypad 4 DVR Multiplxer Quad Switcher 5 Camera 6 Repeater Cable requirements Table 1 lists the requirements for the cables that connect to the dome camera ...

Page 7: ...ble Cat 5 cable recommended If the total cable length exceeds 1219 m 4000 feet using a repeater to maintain the signal is recommended 1219 m 4000 ft Video 75 ohm coaxial cable with BNC ends 486 m 1600 ft Alarm Cat 5 cable recommended 381 m 1250 ft Power 24 VAC cable To determine the size of cable needed for individual applications please refer to the user manual ...

Page 8: ...ve cover from the outdoor camera For detailed instructions please refer to the user manual 1 Unpack the camera 2 Detach the outdoor top mount bracket counterclockwise and detach it from the main camera housing 3 Remove the protective cover and PE sheet from the camera ...

Page 9: ...ach the bubble to the camera body 5 Gently press down the bubble with two hands on the side of it Make sure the two slotted screws and the screw hole on the bubble align with the three holes on the camera housing DO NOT press on the top of the bubble 6 Screw the bubble and camera body together with the supplied M3 standard security screw ...

Page 10: ...ng up the camera To quickly put the Mini PTZ 12X camera into operation 1 Configure the camera s DIP switches which are located on the top of the camera 2 Set the camera communication protocol 3 Set the RS 485 communication DIP switch 4 Set the camera ID 5 Wire the camera 6 Connect the camera to a monitor 7 Mount the camera to the ceiling See the user manual for information 8 Program the camera ...

Page 11: ...e indoor and outdoor cameras Figure 1 Camera DIP switches Indoor camera Outdoor camera A Dome camera protocol DIP switches B RS 485 communication DIP switches C None D 22 pin connector E Dome camera site ID DIP switch F Reserved G Reserved Setting the camera protocol The dome camera can use different protocols for communication To select a protocol you must set the protocol DIP switches to the cor...

Page 12: ...please refer to the user manual Table 2 Dome camera protocols supported Protocol Switch position GE Impac RS 485 Baud rate 9600 GE Digiplex RS 422 Baud rate 4800 Setting the communication DIP switches See Figure 1 for the location of the communication DIP switches The RS 485 default setting is half duplex see Figure 2 below For further information on the other options available please refer to the...

Page 13: ...etting the dome camera site DIP switches please refer to the user manual Figure 3 Example of setting DIP switches for the dome camera site ID 210 128 64 16 2 To set a dome camera site ID 1 Locate the dome camera site ID DIP switch block E Figure 1 on page 9 2 Determine which DIP switches when turned on will add up to the site ID number for that dome camera See Figure 3 above for an example 3 Place...

Page 14: ...criptions Table 3 22 pin connector Pin Description Pin Description 1 Power In AC 24 1 12 Alarm Contact 1 2 Alarm Relay NC 13 Alarm Contact 2 3 Power In AC 24 2 14 Alarm Contact 3 4 Alarm Relay NO 15 Alarm Contact 4 5 Power Earth Ground 16 Alarm Contact 5 6 Relay Com 17 Alarm Contact 6 7 Control T 18 Alarm Contact 7 8 Control R 19 Alarm Contact 8 9 Control T 20 Alarm Contact GND 10 Control R 21 Vid...

Page 15: ...ere is only one cable to connect to the dome camera Figure 4 24 VAC I O interface cable 1 Power input cable 2 Video output cable 3 Alarm cable 4 RS 485 serial data connector 5 22 pin connector to camera Note Power input to the camera has a tolerance of 24 VAC 10 Caution During installation carefully pull the cables so as not to damage them It is recommended to fasten the cables once they are conne...

Page 16: ...l keyboard to the dome camera through the serial terminal block 4 Connect the alarm cable to a dry contact For example a PIR detector or an access control system 5 Connect the RS 485 serial data connector to the DVR keypad as shown below Figure 5 2 wire connection from a DVR control keypad PC to the dome camera 6 Connect the power cable to the power source As soon as the dome camera is connected i...

Page 17: ... main menu which appears over three screens lets you set up the dome camera or change the default settings to suit your installation See Figure 7 on page 16 Note The OSD menu can be pre programmed to time out after certain number of minutes of inactivity All configuration changes made are automatically saved Please refer to the user manual for detailed information on programming the dome camera an...

Page 18: ...16 TruVision Mini PTZ 12X Camera Pocket Guide Figure 7 Main menu screens ...

Page 19: ...in User Manual This checklist also lists the default values of the settings where applicable To access the programming menus 1 Switch the keypad to the camera site you want to program 2 Press and hold the set key until Enter programming code displays 3 At the code entry display enter the programming code 9 5 1 Then press the seq button 4 At the first menu display press 3 to select the option Camer...

Page 20: ...ft or right when indicated by in the menu Enters or exits a menu or submenu when indicated by in a menu option When a menu has scroll left and right to select a menu function and then press the set key to enter the submenu Iris Enters or selects a menu option Iris Esc Exits a menu option There is no need to select the menu option Exit to quit a menu ...

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