Color CCD Camera NTSC PAL HCC484TP HCC484TPX User Guide Document 900.0557 – 03/06 – Rev 1.
Revisions Issue Date Revisions 1.00 03/06 New document Rev 1.00 ii 900.
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Warnings Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and experienced personnel. For outdoor applications, use an appropriate protecting housing conforming to IP65. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this camera to rain or moisture. Safeguards This camera is designed for use in general-purpose indoor CCTV applications and no other purpose. Only operate your camera between the temperature of -10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F).
FCC Compliance Statement Information to the User: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device. Pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, these limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Unpack Everything . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Lens Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installing a C/CS Mount Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction The Honeywell HCC484TP is a low light CCD color camera with digital slow shutter, UTP and RS485 remote control. Figure 1 Camera Overview C/CS mount adapter: C mount: turn counterclockwise CS mount: turn clockwise Lens connector for Auto Iris lens plug Setscrew: loosen locking ring with “L” type wrench to adjust mounting ring.
Before You Begin Please read this guide carefully before you install the HCC484TP camera. Keep this guide for future reference. Unpack Everything Check that the items received match those listed on the order form and packing slip.
Lens Installation Installing a C/CS Mount Lens 1. 2. 3. Remove the protective cap from the front of the camera. Adjust the C/CS mount ring for either C or CS mount. a. Loosen the setscrews using the L-type wrench supplied. b. Turn the mount ring counterclockwise for a C-mount lens or clockwise for a CS-mount lens. c. Tighten the setscrews. Press the threaded portion of the lens mount against the threaded portion of the camera mount and slowly screw the lens clockwise until secure.
Figure 3 Auto Iris Lens Pin Definition 4-pin lens terminal 3. 2 1 4 3 Pin DC (Direct Drive) lens Video (VSD) lens 1 CTRL - Power (+12V) 2 CTRL + NC 3 DRV + Video Signal 4 DRV - GND Set the EE MODE to ALC MODE on the OSD menu (see ELC / ALC Mode on page 13). Auto iris lens with amplifier: Set the VSD LENS on the OSD menu. Auto iris lens with no amplifier: Set the DC LENS on the OSD menu. Adjust to the LEVEL carefully to avoid hunting. 4.
Adjusting the Flange Back Focus Fixed Lens 1. 2. 3. Loosen the setscrew and set the lens focus ring to infinity (∞). Turn the back focus adjustment ring until you see a clear image (the distance from the camera to the object is more than 23 m). Tighten the setscrew. Zoom Lens 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Loosen the setscrew and set the lens to the maximum telephoto position. Turn the back focus adjustment ring to adjust the focus.
Mounting the Camera Mounting points are provided on the top of the camera for mounting the camera on a bracket or tripod. They are designed to accept standard sized mounting bolts. This bracket can be unscrewed and mounted onto the opposite side of the camera, depending on your application. The mounting bracket must be capable of supporting the weight of the camera and its lens.
Figure 6 Camera Connections Power LED Monitor VIDEO UP CONT MENU - + CV DOWN VSD DC Remote Control Connections The HCC484TP can be controlled remotely using an RS485 connection. Figure 7 Connect to Serial Port (COM1 or COM2) Serial cable Camera Connection via RS485 4P Cable RS485 converter VIDEO UP 4-Pin Cable Legend CONT MENU 1. Red 2. Blue 3. Yellow 4.
Programming Understanding the On-Screen Display Press MENU briefly to confirm the current operation setup. The information (see Figure 8) will disappear after a few seconds if there is no button action. Even though the OSD message disappears the Camera ID or Title will continue to display. If you do not wish to display the ID, you can: • With external communication, change the display position. Options are: Bottom right, Bottom left, Top left, Top right, Non display.
4. Press the + or – buttons to increase/decrease the value of the selected item. Figure 9 OSD Menu Controls + Saving your Settings First Method: When you are satisfied with your settings: 1. Press MENU for two seconds. The SETUP Menu is replaced by one of two messages: SAVE? displays when values have been changed. Selecting SAVE exits Setup mode and saves your changes. QUIT? displays when you have not changed any settings. Selecting QUIT exits Setup mode without saving any changed values. 2.
OSD Menu Structure The HCC484TP menu system consists of one main SETUP MENU (see Figure 10) for easy camera programming. Figure 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Menu Structure <> CAMERA ID 002 ELC / ALC ALC SHUTTER 1/50 WB CONTROL ATW AGC CONTROL 34dB DSS CONTROL AUTO MAX FIELD x128 SYNC. CONT.
Menu Item Option 3 SHUTTER SPEED Description 1/60 NTSC (1/50 PAL) Adjust brightness with high shutter speed. Flicker FL This field is not adjustable 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, when the camera is set to ELC MODE. Auto is 1/2000, 1/4000, selected by default. 1/10000, 1/30000, 1/50000 4 WB White balance mode, auto and manual. ATW CONTROL AWC MWB (White Balance) Preset white balance modes include INDOOR, FLUORESCENT, USER and OUTDOOR.
Menu Item Option Description 8 SYNC See Sync Control Setup for more information. AUTO CONTROL INT L/L 9 RESTORE RESTORE DEFAULT Restore the factory default DEFAULT SETTINGS settings. If you have not made any changes, you will not be able to select this setting. Adding a Camera Title Display To add a camera title: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Enter the SETUP MENU, select CAMERA ID and press MENU. Use the UP, DOWN, +, – buttons to select a character in the TITLE to start editing with.
CAMERA ID Menu Functions Menu Item Option Description CAM ID OFF, 001 … 255 The number assigned each camera in your network, from 000 to 255. When set to 000 the ID is not displayed on the screen. DISPLAY TITLE, ID, Select what is displayed on the screen OFF (Camera TITLE, ID or nothing). POSITION T.R., B.R., Select where you want the Camera ID or B.L., T.L., Title to appear on the display (Top Right, NO DISP Bottom Right, Top Left, Bottom Left and No Display).
To set the lens mode, back light compensation and black mask: Menu Item Option Description EE MODE: AUTO MANUAL For a manual (fixed) lens: ELC MODE AUTO: Iris operates electronic exposure automatically. MANUAL: Adjust the iris by changing the high shutter speed manually. EE MODE: ALC MODE VSD LENS DC LENS Backlight Compensation BLC MODE OFF LOW BL MID. BL HIGH BL For an automatic iris lens: VSD: Select for video-type lens. DC LENS: Select for direct drive-type lens.
White Balance Control Setup To set how the camera tracks to accept different lighting conditions within the color range of 2800°K to 8000°K: Figure 13 White Balance Control WB MODE: WB CONT: MWB R=00 B=00 RETURN Menu Item Description ATW (Auto Trace White Balance Mode) Feedback system that automatically aligns the white balance (2800°K to 8000°K). AWC (Auto White Balance Control Mode) Performs faster action than ATW mode without an operating range.
Sync Control Setup To synchronize the vertical interval sync pulse of your camera with other equipment to reduce the effect of picture roll on the monitor. Figure 14 Sync Control Setup SYNC MODE: AUTO INTERNAL RETURN Menu Item Description INTERNAL When line lock is not required. LINELOCK Adjust the proper phase: V.PH: 000 – 300 (factory default is 0) RETURN Press MENU to return to the SETUP MENU.
Exit Setup Menu To exit the SETUP menu. Figure 16 Exit Menu SAVE AND EXIT EXIT RETURN Menu Item Description SAVE AND EXIT Press MENU to save your changes and exit. EXIT Press MENU to quit without saving your changes. RETURN Press MENU to return to the SETUP MENU. Rev 1.00 17 900.
Specifications Camera HCC484TP (NTSC) HCC484TPX (PAL) Imaging device: 1/3” CCD (total 410,000 pixels) 1/3” CCD (total 470,000 pixels) Effective pixel: 768 (H) x 494 (V) (380,000 pixels) 752 (H) x 582 (V) (440,000 pixels) Scanning system: 525 lines, 2:1 interlace 625 lines, 2:1 interlace Sync system: Internal, Linelock, Auto Internal, Linelock, Auto Scanning frequency: 15.734 KHz (H) 59.94 Hz (V) 15.625 KHz (H) 50.0 Hz (V) Resolution: 480 TV Lines Video out: VBS 1.
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