MicroDome® G2 -S Model Installation Manual Models: 1.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual Contents Package Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Camera Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 5 Surface Mount (-S Model) Installation ....................................
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual CAUTION! 1. Do not attempt to service a damaged unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 2. Wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70/ANSI, and with all local codes and authorities having jurisdiction. Wiring should be UL Listed and/or Recognized wire suitable for the application. 3. Always use hardware e.g. screws, anchors, bolts, locking nuts etc.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual Warranty Information Global (3 Year) Limited Warranty ARECONT VISION warrants to Purchaser (and only Purchaser) (the “Limited Warranty”), that: (a) each Product shall be free from material defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of shipment (the “Warranty Period”); (b) during the Warranty Period, the Products will materially conform with the specification in the applicable documentation; (c)
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual Camera Overview The MicroDome® G2 megapixel IP cameras provide professional surveillance for a variety of network surveillance requirements. These remote focus true day/night cameras are available with a choice of lenses including 2.8mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 12mm, and 16mm options. The 3-axis adjustment cameras are available in 1.2MP, 1080p, 3MP and 5MP versions and are available in both recessed and surface mount configurations.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual Surface Mount (-S Model) Installation 1. Determine a secure location to mount the camera. 2. Remove the dome cover from the camera by unscrewing the three captive fasteners. Figure 1: Remove dome cover 3. If required, the lens may be further secured by tightening the three lens lock screws using the supplied flat-head screwdriver. Do not over torque the screws. Figure 2: Optional: further tighten three lens lock screws 4.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual Figure 3: Drill three of the six holes provided. NOTE: For installations in harsh environments, it is recommended to use all six mounting screws supplied with the camera to create the best seal possible between the camera and the mounting surface and using the supplied gasket. -orb. Junction Box: install a 4 in. gang box or square metal junction box (not supplied; Figure 4).
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual NOTE: If you use the side connection of the NPT port, remove the cap covering the side entrance, otherwise; leave the cap in place. If using the NPT port, always use Teflon tape around the threads to ensure proper sealing. 5. Route the cable tree from the camera around the rear of the camera module and secure all cables. See the Connections section for details on how to connect the camera. 6.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual Figure 6: Attach dome cover with captive fasteners 9. If using the MCD-4S accessory plate, tighten the two captive fasteners with the supplied Philips head screwdriver to secure the dome cover to the user supplied 4S junction box. Tightly insert the two black plugs supplied with the MCD-4S for the remaining open holes. Cut any excess off the rubber plugs, flush against the dome cover, with a utility knife.
MicroDome® G2 Figure 8: Surface mount configuration Reference # Description 1 Ceiling Gasket 2 NPT Port 3 Camera Housing 4 Dome Cover 5 Page | 10 support@arecontvision.com +1.818.937.0700 877.CAMERA.8 www.arecontvision.com avsales@arecontvision.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual Figure 8: Junction box mount configuration Reference # Description 1 Ceiling 4S Junction Box (user supplied) 2 Gasket 3 Camera Housing 4 MCD-4S Dome Cover Accessory (fits common 4S junction box) 5 10. Use the Arecont Vision software AV IP Utility located on the CD or available for download at our website (www.arecontvision.com) for camera discovery and setup (see Instruction Manual located on the CD or available on our website).
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual Changing the Lens 1. Remove the dome cover by loosening the captive fasteners with the supplied Philips head screwdriver. Reference # Description 1 Captive Fasteners 2. Loosen the lens lock screws (3) using the supplied flat-head screwdriver (if necessary). Only do so if the lens seems very tight when turning. 3. Manually unscrew the lens counter clockwise, this may take several seconds. 4.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual 6. Reinstall the dome cover per instructions outlined above. Optional: Removing the Bubble For best image quality in an indoor environment, the bubble can be easily removed. 1. For a surface “S” model camera, remove the dome cover by unscrewing the three captive fasteners. Set the camera aside. 2. 3. 4. 5. Page | 13 Remove the three screws on the dome cover and remove metal plate.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual Optional: Connecting Digital I/O To use digital I/O, connect digital I/O with pigtail cable connector as shown below. Reference # Description 1 Input (White + / Black -) 2 Output (Orange + / Yellow -) ® NOTE: MicroDome G2 supports digital input and digital output. See Table 1 for electrical characteristics.
MicroDome® G2 NOTE: Table 2 shows the cable color for digital input and output. Digital I/O Orange Digital OUT + Yellow Digital OUT - White Digital IN + Black Digital IN - Table 2 Page | 15 support@arecontvision.com +1.818.937.0700 877.CAMERA.8 www.arecontvision.com avsales@arecontvision.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual Camera Power Up This product should be installed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC 800 CEC Section 60) or applicable local code. 1. Connect the camera to a PoE port on 100Mbps network PoE switch using an Ethernet cable as shown in the image below. Reference # Description 1 PoE Connector CAUTION! Make the connections inside a watertight compartment. Isolate unused power wires individually.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual NOTE: A yellow LED on the rear of the camera illuminates after a few seconds. • • The flashing yellow LED indicates that a link to your computer has been established. A green LED will blink when the camera has been accessed. LED Status Description Flashing Link has been established. Solid Normal Operation. Flashing Camera has been accessed. Normal operation. Solid N/A None No Connection.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual System Requirements Computer with Windows XP/Vista/7 operating system, network access, and Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser version 9.0 or later (32-bit). Camera Discovery, Setup, and Configuration For camera discovery and setup, the AV IP Utility is recommended. The software can be found on the CD included with your camera or at: http://www.arecontvision.com/softwares.php.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual QoS – Quality of Service guarantees a certain level of a specified resource to selected traffic on a network. A QoS-aware network prioritizes network traffic and provides a greater network reliability by controlling the amount of bandwidth an application may use. IPv4 – The MicroDome G2 supports the IPv4 internet-layer protocol for packet-switched internetworking across multiple IP networks.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual 3. Click the Full-range Focus button. The camera begins to autofocus with the lens stopping at the best overall point of focus. When the focus area turns to Green, the autofocus is complete. Refined Remote Focus 1. For a more refined, detailed focus, scroll to the Video Tab section and select the PTZ radial button. 2. Choose an area that has a lot of objects or an area you have an interest in seeing more details.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual 5. Left click and drag to highlight the area within the zoomed window you created. 6. Click the focus menu, then the Short-Range Focus button. 7. The camera proceeds to go through the short range adjustment around the original focus. It stops at the best point of focus using the new reference area. When the box around the image illuminates green, the camera has completed the focus.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual AV IP Utility Focus Tab Menu Feature Description Manual Focus: +20, +5, +1, 20, -5, -1 Numbers indicate the level of focusing in order to adjust the field-of-view. Full-range Focus Best for scenes that are completely out of focus. The camera automatically scans the full focus range of the scene to find the best focus position. Short-range Focus Best for scenes that are slightly of out of focus.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual Wall Mount Accessory (MCD-WMT) Gasket Alignment features must be aligned for proper installation. Installation Notes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Page | 23 4x mounting screws are #10x1” wood or sheet metal screws (4x mount anchors also included). Always ensure gaskets are properly seated. Use Teflon tape on threaded interfaces.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual Pendant Mount Accessory (MCD-CMT) Installation Notes: 1. 3x mounting screws are #10x1” wood or sheet metal screws (3x mount anchors also included). 2. Always ensure gaskets are properly seated. 3. Use Teflon tape on threaded interfaces. 4. 3/8” male to 1/2” female NPT adapter included. 5. Mount holes from camera housing to flange are not symmetrical.
MicroDome® G2 Mounting Template: MicroDome® G2 Camera Page | 25 support@arecontvision.com +1.818.937.0700 877.CAMERA.8 www.arecontvision.com avsales@arecontvision.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual Mount Template: MicroDome® MCD-WMT Wall Mount Page | 26 support@arecontvision.com +1.818.937.0700 877.CAMERA.8 www.arecontvision.com avsales@arecontvision.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual Mount Template: MicroDome® MCD-CMT Pendant Mount Page | 27 support@arecontvision.com +1.818.937.0700 877.CAMERA.8 www.arecontvision.com avsales@arecontvision.
MicroDome® G2 Installation Manual Support 1. Arecont Vision FAQ Page Located at ArecontVision.com 2. Check the following before you call: • Restore camera to factory default with AV200 or the camera webpage. • Upgrade to the latest firmware by visiting ArecontVision.com. • Isolate the camera on a dedicated network and test with AV200. • Swap the “troubled” camera with a known good camera to see if the problem follows the camera or stays at the location. 3.
