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MFR 4K

March 2020

Visual Engineering

Video solutions. Integrated

visualengineering.co.uk

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MFR 4K

User Guide for the 

MFR 4K PTZ Camera

Summary of Contents for MFR 4K

Page 1: ...MFR 4K March 2020 Visual Engineering Video solutions Integrated visualengineering co uk Page 1 MFR 4K User Guide for the MFR 4K PTZ Camera ...

Page 2: ... Page 2 Change History 3 Warranty and Support 3 Introduction 4 Connections 5 On Screen Display 6 Purge Port 6 Sub Zero Start Up 7 Configuring the Camera 8 Boot Menu 8 Comm Port Options 8 Motor Options 9 Video Options 9 Software Control 10 Specifications 12 Dimensions 13 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...product failure users should contact the Visual Engineering support team on the telephone number 44 0 1206 211842 or please email us at support visualengineering co uk Should the fault persist or if the support team are unable to resolve the fault it may be necessary to return the equipment Equipment should only be returned using the RMA Returns Management Authorisation process Users should contac...

Page 4: ...on if the camera is powered up in sub zero temperatures It has absolute position feedback and therefore has the ability to self correct its actual position if external forces act upon it It also offers eight user preset settings that can be saved allowing PTZ framing and camera racking profiles to be easily recalled The pan and tilt drive trains are actuated by gearless stepper motors reducing the...

Page 5: ... on the base of the camera All signals are then split out to their relevant connectors The connections are described below Connector Signal BNC Unused Connector Signal Micro USB Comms EXT 232 232 Comms DC Coax Power RJ45 Unused MFR 4K communications are supported via the micro USB and the EXT 232 connectors The EXT 232 connector supports RS232 comms the pinout of the connector is described on the ...

Page 6: ...mperature Humidity Dew Point This information can be used to monitor the performance of the camera and its hermetic seal The camera features a purge port which is used to purge the camera with either dry air or nitrogen If a camera is suspected of having a compromised air tight seal it may be necessary to repeat the purge process In this instance contact Visual Engineering on how to proceed suppor...

Page 7: ...rature rises above 15 C the camera will start up the primary heater will turn off keeping only the secondary heater turned on The secondary heater will remain on until the internal temperature rises above 5 C During use the secondary heater will toggle on off between 5 C and 15 C to continually regulate the internal temperature Powering on in sub zero temperatures The MFR 4K camera has an internal...

Page 8: ... on a PC Open the serial comms application Re power the camera a will appear and shortly after As soon as the appears type v e in quick succession The Main Menu shown on the right will then be displayed Select the required option The function of each option are described in the tables that follow Boot Menu Comm Port Options Comm Port Options Sub Menu Description Options Mode The serial comms stand...

Page 9: ...otors are driven High Medium Low Hold Torque The torque force which the camera uses to hold position High Medium Low Video Options Video Options Sub Menu Description Options Output Mode The output video format 4K 29 97 4K 25 1080p 59 94 1080p 50 1080i 59 94 1080i 50 1080p 29 97 1080p 25 720p 59 94 720p 50 480p 59 94 480p 50 Digital Zoom If disabled only optical zoom is allowed Disabled Enabled On ...

Page 10: ... PelcoP Sony Visca protocols The user may choose to use a software controller of their choice or use the VE Camera Controller This software application can be downloaded from the Visual Engineering website www visualengineering co uk supportdownload 9 The user should install the Software application on a PC The image below shows what the software application looks like ...

Page 11: ...er can go ahead and connect the application to the COM port In the example below the port COM3 has been selected Now select Connect Now that the software application is connected to the comms lead the functions of the software can be used In the example below the pan right command has been selected This will cause the MFR 4K camera to pan right Similar commands for pan left tilt up down and zoom f...

Page 12: ...50 Video Interface HDMI Sensor 1 2 5 Type CMOS Control Protocol Visca PelcoD Pixels 8 51M Pan Tilt Range 270 Tilt Continuous Pan Optical Zoom 20x Pan Tilt Drive Low Noise Stepper Digital Zoom 1 5x QFHD 2 0x FHD Power Requirement 9 18V DC 11 5W Lens f 4 4mm Wide 88 4mm Tele Environmental IP68 Field of View 70 to 4 Weight 1 5kg Sensitivity 0 06 lux ICR Off Dimensions ø 115 x 196 4 mm Image Stabilisa...

Page 13: ...Stanway Colchester Essex Tel 44 0 1206 211842 CO3 8NB Web www visualengineering co uk UK Email sales visualengineering co uk MFR 4K March 2020 Visual Engineering Video solutions Integrated visualengineering co uk Page 13 Dimensions 196 4 mm ø115 mm ...

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