Shipping Instructions
Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory:
1. Call or write Vicon for a Return Authorization (R.A.) at one of the locations listed
below. Record the name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
Vicon Industries Inc.
89 Arkay Drive
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Phone: 631-952-CCTV (2288); Toll-Free: 1-800-645-9116;
Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288)
For service or returns from countries in Europe, contact:
Vicon Europe Ltd
Brunel Way
Fareham, PO15 5TX
United Kingdom
Phone: +44(0)1489/566300; Fax: +44(0)1489/566322
2. Attach a sheet of paper to the unit with the following information:
a. Name and address of the company returning the unit
b. Name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A.
c. R. A. number
d. Brief description of the installation
e. Complete description of the problem and circumstances under which it occurs
f. Unit’s original date of purchase, if still under warranty
3. Pack the unit carefully. Use the original shipping carton or its equivalent for maxi-
mum protection.
4. Mark the R.A. number on the outside of the carton on the shipping label.
Coaxial Cable Recommendations
Caution:
Careful selection of proper cable is essential to obtain the best performance from
this equipment. Vicon assumes no responsibility for poor performance when cables other than
those recommended, or equivalent, are installed. In all cases, coaxial cable impedance should
be 75 ohms.
Materials
Use only a pure copper center conductor. Do not use a copper-plated steel or aluminum center
conductor, as they will result in poor quality video. Solid-core bare copper conductor is the best
type, where flexing and bending will be minimal. If severe bending and flexing is required for instal-
lation, use a stranded center conductor. Never exceed the manufacturers minimum bend radius
specification. Use cellular (foam) polyethylene dielectric except where heavy moisture exists. For
moisture conditions, use solid polyethylene dielectric cable with a heavy exterior insulation. The
shield must be copper braid providing 95% or better coverage.
Cable Types
The cable types listed below are the most common 75-ohm types used. They vary in size (diam-
eter), dielectric type and net DC resistance. The larger cable results in a lower DC resistance and
better video quality, with increased difficulty in handling and installation. Let the required picture
quality and cable distance provide a guide in choosing the best cable type. For cables other than
the approved Vicon types below, contact the manufacturers listed below. Note that “BC” refers to
bare copper and “TC” refers to tinned copper.
Recommended Coaxial Cable Types
Cable
Belden
Alpha Type
West Penn
Type Center
Type Shield
and
DCR/Distance
Type
Type No.
No.
Type No.
Conductor
% Coverage
1000ft (km)
RG-11/U
8213
9847
811,4811
14 Solid BC
BC braid (95%)
2.6 (8.5)
RG-6/U
9248
9804C
806,4806
18 Solid BC
Foil + 61% TC braid (100%)
7.5 (24.6)
RG-59/U
8281*
----
815
20 Solid BC
2 TC braids (96%)
9.9 (32.5)
RG-59/U
9259
9803
816
22 Strand BC
BC braid (95%)
15.0 (49)
RG-59/U
9659
----
----
22 Strand BC
BC braid (95%)
15.0 (49)
Picture Quality vs. Cable Length
Picture Quality
Maximum Cable Run** ft (m)
RG-59/U
RG-6/U
RG-11/U
Usable picture
1100 (350)
1500 (450)
2400 (750)
Clean picture
820 (250)
1000 (300)
1600 (500)
Best picture
400 (120)
530 (160)
820 (250)
** For longer cable runs, use a Vicon Video Amplifier to obtain a suitable picture.
*Requires special BNC-M connector due to 0.305 nominal O.D.
Belden Inc.
http://www.belden.com/
(800) 235-3361
Alpha Wire Company
http://www.alphawire.com/
(800)-52 ALPHA (522-5742)
West Penn Wire
http://www.westpenn-cdt.com/
(800)-245-4964
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