Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operationand after
change.
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Please read this manual carefully before installation and use.
1. Precaution
1.1 Avoid damage to the camera caused by heavy pressure, strong vibration or immersion during
transportation, storage and installation.
1.2 Housing of this product is made of organic materials. Do not expose it to any liquid, gas or solids
which may corrode the shell.
1.3 Do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
1.4 To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the case. Installation and maintenance should only
be carried out by qualified technicians.
1.5 Do not use the product beyond the specified temperature, humidity or power supply specifications.
1.6 Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth when cleaning the camera lens. Wipe it gently with a mild detergent if
needed. Do not use strong or corrosive detergents to avoid scratching the lens and affecting the image;
1.7 This product contains no parts which can be maintained by users themselves. Any damage caused
by dismantling the product by user without permission is not covered by warranty.
2. Electrical Safety
Installation and use of this product must strictly comply with local electrical safety standards.
The power supply of the product is ±12V, the max electrical current is 2A.
3.Installation Safety
1.1 Do not rotate the camera head violently, otherwise it may cause mechanical failure.
1.2 This product should be placed on a stable desktop or other horizontal surface. Do not install the
product obliquely, otherwise it may display inclined image;
1.3 Ensure there are no obstacles within rotation range of the holder.
1.4 Do not power on before completely installation.
4. Magnetic Interference
Electromagnetic fields at specific frequencies may affect the video image. This product is Class A. It may
cause radio interference in household application. Appropriate measure is required.
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Content
1. CAMERA INSTAL L AT ION ....................................................................................................................... 4
3.3.5 Version ...................................................................................................................................... 22
4. SERIAL PORT COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL ........................................................................... 24
4.1VISCAPROTOCOL LIST ...................................................................................................................... 24
LIMITED WARRANTY IN RESPECT OF ALFATRON PRODUCTS......................................................... 32
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Indicator
(Input)
Supply Socket
(Output)
4. Tripod Screw Hole
8. RS485 Input (left +, right-)
1. Camera Installation
1.1. Camera Introduction
Figure 1.1 Product Interfaces
1. Camera Lens 5. Screw Hole for Tripod 9. USB 2.0 Interface
2.RemoteControl Receiving
3. Camera Base 7. RS232 Control Interface
6. RS232 Control Interface
10. DC12V Input Power
1.2 Power-on Initial Configuration
1) Power on: Connect DC12V power supply adapter with power supply socket
2) Initial Configuration: The remote-control receiving indicator flashes after it powers up, the pan-tilt
turns left to the lowest point and then turns to the HOME position (both the horizontal and vertical
positions are in the middle), the camera lens then moves backwards and forward. When remote
control receiving indicator stops flashing, the self-checking is complete.
Notes:
1) After powering up and self-checking, the camera will automatically return to the preset 0 position if
it is pre-set.
2) The default address for the IR remote control is 1. If the camera is restored to factory defaults, the
remote-control default address will also restore to 1.
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1.3 Video Output
USB2.0 Video Output
A. USB 2.0 video cable connection: as shown in Figure1.1 label 9
B. Connect the camera and the computer via USB2.0 video cable, open the video software and select
the device to output the video.
1.4 Mounting Brackets
Note: Ceiling or wall mounting brackets can only be mounted on template and concrete wall.
For safety reasons, plasterboard is not recommended.
1
)Wall Mounting:
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2)Ceiling Mounting
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2. Product Overview
2.1 Dimension
Figure 2.2 Product Dimension
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Standard Accessories
Accessories
Power adapter
Wall Mount or Ceiling Mount
USB2.0 Cable
2.1.3 Accessory
Please check below standard and optional accessories when unpacking the box.
IR Remote Control (One bracket included, specified on order)
RS232 Cable
User Manual
2.2 Main Features
This series camera has superior performance and rich video output interfaces. It has advanced ISP
processing algorithms, offering vivid and high-resolution video with a strong sense of depth and
exceptional color rendition.
Full HD Resolution: 1/2.9-inch-high quality CMOS sensor. Resolution is up to 1920x1080 with
Power Supply, RS232 Control Cable, IR Remote Control, User Manual,
Warranty Card, USB2.0 Cable
Ceiling / Wall Mount
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Connection to PC or Camera Controller
Camera
WindowsDB-9
1.DTR
3.TXD
3.TXD
4.GND
4.DTR
5.RXD
6.GND
6.DSR
7.IR OUT
7.RTS
8.NC
9.RI
2.4 Interface
2.4.1 External Interface
2.4.2 RS-232 Interface
1)RS-232 Interface Definition
Figure2.4 Wiring Diagram
2.DSR
1.DCD
2.RXD
5.GND
8.CTS
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Camera cascade connection
Camera 1
Camera 2
1.DTR
1.DTR
2.DSR
2.DSR
3.TXD
3.TXD
4.GND
4.GND
5.RXD
5.RXD
6.GND
6.GND
7.IR OUT
7.OPEN
8. NC
8.OPEN
NO.
Port
Definition
1
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
2
DSR
Data Set Ready
3
TXD
Transmit Data
4
GND
Signal Ground
5
RXD
Receive Data
6
GND
Signal Ground
7
IR OUT
IR Commander Signal
8
NC
No Connection
NO
.
Definition
1
DCD
Data Carrier Detect
2
RXD
Receive Data
3
TXD
Transmit Data
4
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
5
GND
System Ground
6
DSR
Data Set Ready
7
RTS
Request to Send
8
CTS
Clear to Send
9
RI
Ring Indicator
2)RS-232 Mini-DIN 8-pin Port Definition
3)RS232(DB9) Port Definition
Port
4)VISCA networking as shown below
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3. Application Instruction
3.1 Video Output
3.1.1 Power-On Initial Configuration
Initial Configuration: The remote-control receiving indicator flashes after it powers up, the pan-tilt turns
left to the lowest point and then turns to the HOME position (both the horizontal and vertical positions
are in the middle), the camera lens then moves backwards and forward. When remote control
receiving indicator stops flashing, the self-checking is complete.
3.1.2 Video Output
Connect to the video output cable: the user can refer to Figure 1.1 product interfaces.
USB 2.0 output: Connect the camera with the computer USB2.0 interface (black), open the Device
Manager to see whether there is an imaging device and whether the Universal Serial Bus controllers
recognize the USB 2.0 device. After properly identified, open the software, choose the device, and then it
will output the image.
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3.2 Remote Control
3.2.1 Keys Introduction
1) In this manual, “press the key” means a click rather than a long-press, and a
special note will be given if a long-press for more than one second is required.
2) When a key-combination is required, do it in sequence. For example, “【*】+
【#】+【F1】” means press “【*】” first and then press “【#】” and last press “【F1】”.
1. Standby Key
The camera will enter standby mode if you long press (3s) on the standby key;
Long press (3s) again on the standby key, the camera will do self-check and
return to the HOME position (If preset 0 position is set, the camera will return to
in manual focus mode)
Focus - (far): Press【FOCUS -】 key (Valid only in
manual focus mode)
Press and hold the keys, the focus action will
4. Zoom Control
continue and stop as soon as the key is released.
ZOOM +: press【ZOOM +】key to zoom in
ZOOM -: press 【ZOOM -】key to zoom out
Press and hold the keys, the focus action will
continue and stop as soon as the key is released.
5. Set and Clear Presets
Set Preset: press 【SET PRESET】
then press the number key 0-
positions.
Note: 10 presets via remote control.
Call Preset: Press a number key 0-9 directly to call
a preset position.
Clear Preset: press 【CLEAR PRESET】 button,
and then press the number key 0-9 to clear preset
positions.
Note: press the
to clear all presets.
key three times continually
button, and
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【
【
ens back to the middle
【
*】+
:Camera Address No. 4
6. Pan/Tilt Control
Up: press Down: press
Left: press
Back to middle position: press “【HOME】”
Press and hold the up/down/left/right key, the
pan/tilt movements will continue moving, from slow
to fast, until it runs to the endpoint; it will stop as
soon as the key is released.
Move the pointer to the (Setup) in the Main Menu, click the【HOME】key and enter the (System Setting)
as shown below:
SETUP
Protocol
Visca Address
Visca Address Fix
PELCO-P Address
PELCO-D Address 1
Baudrate
Auto Filp ON
Auto
OFF
9600
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3.3.3 Camera Setting
Move the pointer to the (CAMERA) in the Main Menu, click the 【HOME】key and enter the (CAMERA) as
follows:
CAMERA
Exposure
Color
Image)
Focus)
Noise Reduction
Style Default
[
]Select
Exposure: Enter Exposure setting
Color: Enter color setting
Image: Enter image setting
Focus: Enter focus setting
Noise Reduction: Enter noise reduction
]Change Value
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Mode: Auto, Manual, Shutter priority, Iris priority and Brightness priority.
EV: On/Off (only available in auto mode)
Compensation Level: -7~7 (only available in auto mode when EV is ON)
BLC: ON/OFF for options (only available in auto mode)
Dynamic Range: 1~8, close
Anti-Flicker: OFF/50Hz/60Hz for options (only available in Auto/Iris priority/Brightness priority modes)
Gain limit: 0~15 (only available in Auto/ Iris priority /Brightness priority mode)
Move the pointer to the (NOISE REDUCTION) in the Menu, click the【HOME】key and enter the (NOISE
REDUCTION) as follows:
2D Noise Reduction: Auto, close, 1~7
3D Noise Reduction: Close, 1~8
Dynamic Hot Pixel: Close, 1~5
NR-2D 4
NR-3D 2
Dynamic Hot Pixel OFF
[
]Select
[← →]Change Value
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================
↑↓
=================
↑↓
3.3.4 P/T/Z
Move the pointer to the (P/T/Z) in the Main Menu, click the【HOME】key and enter the (P/T/Z) as follows:
P/T/Z
Speed by zoom ON
Zoom speed
Acc Curve Slow
[
]Select [← →]Change Value
[Menu]Back
Depth of Field: Only effective for the remote controller, On/ Off;
(When zooming in, the PT control speed by remote controller will become slow)
Zoom Speed: Set the zoom speed for the remote controller, 1~8
Image Freezing: On/Off
Accelerating Curve: Fast/Slow
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3.3.5 Version
Move the pointer to the (VERSION) in the Main Menu, click the【HOME】key and enter the (VERSION) as
follows:
VERSION
MCU Version 3.1.0 2019-09-26
Camera Version 1.0.5 2019-09-27
AF Version 1.0.0 2019-09-07
[
]Select
[Menu]Back
MCU Version: Display MCU version information
Camera Version: Display camera version information
AF Version: Display the focus version information
[← →]Change Value
[Home]OK
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RESTORE DEFAULT
=================
↑↓
3.3.6 Restore Default
Move the pointer to the (RESTORE DEFAULT) in the Main Menu, click the【HOME】key and enter the
(RESTORE DEFAULT) as follows:
Restore Default? NO
[
]Select
[Menu]Back
[← →]Change Value
[Home]OK
Restore default: YES/NO. Color style and video format cannot be restored to factory default
Note: If the address of former remote controller is not 1 but another one from 2, 3, 4, the
corresponding camera address will restore to 1 when all parameters or system parameters are
restored. User should change the remote controller address to be 1 (press No.1 according to the
camera to get normal operation).
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Ack/Completion Message
Command packet
Note
ACK
z0 41 FF
Returned when the command is accepted.
Completion
z0 51 FF
Returned when the command has been executed.
Error Messages
Command packet
Note
manually are received during auto focus.
Command
Function
Command packet
Note
CommandCancel
8x 21 FF
Off
8x 01 04 00 03 FF
Tele (Standard)
8x 01 04 07 02 FF
Wide (Variable)
8x 01 04 07 3p FF
Far (Standard)
8x 01 04 08 02 FF
4. Serial Port Communication and Control
The camera could be controlled through RS232/RS485 interface. RS232C serial parameters are as
Initial Configuration: The remote-control receiving indicator flashes after it powers up, the pan-tilt turns
left to the lowest point and then turns to the HOME position (both the horizontal and vertical positions are
in the middle), the camera lens then moves backwards and forward. When remote control receiving
indicator stops flashing, the self-checking is complete.
4.1 VISCA Protocol list
4.1.1 VISCA Protocol Return Command
z = camera address + 8
Syntax Error z0 60 02 FF
Command Not Executable z0 61 41 FF
Returned when the command format is different or when a
command with illegal command parameters is accepted
Returned when a command cannot be executed due to current
conditions. For example, when commands controlling the focus
4.1.2 VISCA Protocol Control Command
AddressSet Broadcast 88 30 0p FF
IF_Clear Broadcast 88 01 00 01 FF I/F Clear
CAM_Power
CAM_Zoom
On 8x 01 04 00 02 FF
Stop 8x 01 04 07 00 FF
Wide (Standard) 8x 01 04 07 03 FF
Tele (Variable) 8x 01 04 07 2p FF
p:Address setting
Power ON/OFF
p = 0(low) - F(high)
Direct 8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Zoom Position
Stop 8x 01 04 08 00 FF
CAM _Focus
Near (Standard) 8x 01 04 08 03 FF
Far (Variable) 8x 01 04 08 2p FF
Near (Variable) 8x 01 04 08 3p FF
p = 0(low) - F(high)
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Command
Function
Command packet
Note
Auto Focus
8x 01 04 38 02 FF
One Push mode
8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s
0t 0u 0v 0w FF
pqrs: Zoom Position
tuvw: Focus Position
Auto
One Push mode
Manual
5500K
8x 01 04 35 09 FF
7000K
8x 01 04 35 0B FF
Full Auto
8x 01 04 39 00 FF
Automatic Exposure mode
Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure
mode
CAM_Gain Limit
Gain Limit
8x 01 04 2C 0p FF
p: Gain Positon
Down
8x 01 04 0D 03 FF
On
8x 01 04 3E 02 FF
Direct 8x 01 04 48 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Focus Position