Super Wide-i SeaCam
®
Operator’s Manual
5
on when the camera has partially flooded, it
is possible for electrolytic generation of an
explosive mixture of hydrogen and oxygen
gases. If a camera appears flooded upon
removal from the water, it should be treated
as potentially dangerous. Point the camera
away from persons and valuable equipment
and make sure that the power is disconnected.
See the Flooding Repair Procedure for more
information.
Operation Procedure
Operation Instruction
1. Prepare a power supply with 11-30 V DC output.
2. Plug the red [positive (+)] and black [negative
(-)] banana plugs of the camera cable into their
respective jacks on the power supply.
3. Plug the BNC connector on the topside of the
cable into the monitor or VCR video-in jack (a
BNC-to-RCA adapter may be required by the
monitor/VCR in use).
4. Lubricate the camera bulkhead connector
with an appropriate silicone lubricant (spray
recommended) and using a linear motion plug the
female underwater connector on the cable into
the male bulkhead connector on the back of the
camera.
5. Screw the locking sleeves together firmly (hand
tight-do not use tools). The camera is now ready
for operation; switch the power supply ON to power
the camera. The camera draws approximately
300 mA of current during operation, and will work
when supplied between 11-30 volts DC.
Camera Output
The Super Wide-i SeaCam is capable of producing an
incredible wide field of view both in and out of water.
There is no vignetting effect due to the propriety designed
water corrected lens.
The camera puts out an unbalanced, composite analog
video with 1.0V
p-p
75 ohm signal output
Flooding Repair Procedure
If the camera stops working while underwater,
you should assume that it has been flooded. When
working on a potentially flooded camera, it is important
to use appropriate personal protective equipment to
include, at a minimum, eye and hand protection.
1. Immediately turn off the power to the unit.
2. Open the housing by first removing the connector
for the device.
3. Remove the rear end cap-retaining ring. Do so
by separating the two components using a linear
motion. If required gently twist components while
separating.
4. Pour out any water trapped in the housing.
5. If the camera is completely flooded, rinse the
internal components with clean fresh water in
order to minimize contamination and corrosion.
6. Allow parts to dry in air or a convection oven set
to 60° C (140° F).
Troubleshooting
1. If the camera stops working while underwater
assume that it has been flooded. See Flooding
Repair procedure.
2. Once it has been determined that the camera is
not flooded, or if it does not turn on during pre-
deployment checks, troubleshoot in the following
sequence:
a. Check the cable/inline connector to make
sure that correct voltage and current are
being supplied, and that the correct sockets
are being used. See page 2 of this manual
for electrical specs and connector pin-outs.
b. Remove the connector. Inspect the
assembly for visual signs of wear. Use a
multi-meter check for continuity or shorts
in the connector. Try a spare connector, if
available.
c. Check the wires that go from the power
supply to the camera base for wear. If they
appear worn, replace them.
d. Check to make sure that the power supply
board is securely attached to the camera. If
it is loose, check for damage on the board.
If there appears to be no damage, reattach
the board to the camera. Try using a spare
driver board if available.
e. If the camera still does not work, return it to
DSPL using the RMA Procedure.
RMA Procedure for Repair
Should it be necessary to return your camera to the
factory, follow the procedure for the Flooded Camera
Repair above, and by leaving the connector partially
unscrewed. For warranty and non-warranty repairs please
contact DeepSea Power & Light for a RMA number prior to
returning your item. Please have your light model number,
serial number and any other pertinent information along
with a description of the problem, on hand when you call,
or include them in a fax or e-mail. When shipping your
item, be sure that the freight is pre-paid (CODs will not be