Bosch LTC 4600 User Manual

LTC 4600 Series

Instruction Manual

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LTC 4600 Series | Instruction Manual | Important Safeguards

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Important Safeguards

Read, follow, and retain for future reference all of the following safety instructions. Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions before operating the unit.

Cleaning

- Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. Follow any instructions provided with the unit. Generally, using a dry cloth for cleaning is sufficient, but a moist fluff-free cloth or leather shammy may also be used. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

Heat SSources

- Do not install the unit near any heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Ventilation

- Any openings in the unit enclosure are provided for ventilation to prevent overheating and ensure reliable operation. Do not block or cover these openings. Do not place the unit in an enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided, or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

Water

- Do not use this unit near water, for example near a bathtub, washbowl, sink, laundry basket, in a damp or wet basement, near a swimming pool, in an outdoor installation, or in any area classified as a wet location. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

Object aand lliquid eentry

- Never push objects of any kind into this unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit. Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases or cups, on the unit.

Lightning

- For added protection during a lightning storm, or when leaving this unit unattended and unused for long periods, unplug the unit from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit from lightning and power line surges.

Controls aad

justment

- Adjust only those controls specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may cause damage to the unit. Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified, may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Overloading

- Do not overload outlets and extension cords. This can cause fire or electrical shock.

Power ccord aand pplug pprotection

- Protect the plug and power cord from foot traffic, being pinched by items placed upon or against them at electrical outlets, and its exit from the unit. For units intended to operate with 230 VAC, 50 Hz, the input and output power cord must comply with the latest versions of IEC Publication 227 or IEC Publication 245.

10.

Power ddisconnect

- Units with or without ON/OFF switches have power supplied to the unit whenever the power cord is inserted into the power source; however, the unit is operational only when the ON/OFF switch is in the ON position. The power cord is the main power disconnect device for switching off the voltage for all units.

11.

Power ssources

- Operate the unit only from the type of power source indicated on the label. Before proceeding, be sure to disconnect the power from the cable to be installed into the unit.

• For battery powered units, refer to the

operating instructions.

• For external power supplied units, use only

the recommended or approved power supplies.

• For limited power source units, this power

source must comply with EN60950. Substitutions may damage the unit or cause fire or shock.

• For 24 VAC units, voltage applied to the unit's

power input should not exceed ±10%, or 28 VAC. User-supplied wiring must comply with local electrical codes (Class 2 power levels). Do not ground the supply at the terminals or at the unit's power supply terminals.

• If unsure of the type of power supply to use,

contact your dealer or local power company.

12.

Servicing

- Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

13.

Damage rrequiring sservice

- Unplug the unit from the main AC power source and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when any damage to the equipment has occurred, such as:

• the power supply cord or plug is damaged;

• exposure to moisture, water, and/or inclement

weather (rain, snow, etc.);

• liquid has been spilled in or on the

equipment;

• an object has fallen into the unit;

• unit has been dropped or the unit cabinet is

damaged;

• unit exhibits a distinct change in performance;

• unit does not operate normally when the user

correctly follows the operating instructions.

14.

Replacement pparts

- Be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may cause fire, electrical shock, or other hazards.

LTC 4600 Series | Instruction Manual | Safety Precautions

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15.

Safety ccheck

- Safety checks should be performed upon completion of service or repairs to the unit to ensure proper operating condition.

16.

Installation

- Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and in accordance with applicable local codes.

17.

Attachments, cchanges oor mmodifications

- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Any change or modification of the equipment, not expressly approved by Bosch, could void the warranty or, in the case of an authorization agreement, authority to operate the equipment.

Safety Precautions

DANGER! HHigh rrisk: This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation such as “Dangerous Voltage” inside the product. If not avoided, this will result in an electrical shock, serious bodily injury, or death.

WARNING! MMedium rrisk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, this could result in serious bodily injury or death.

CAUTION! LLow rrisk

: (without safety alert symbol) Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, this may result in property damage or risk of damage to the unit.

NOTICE!

This symbol indicates information or a company policy that relates directly or indirectly to the safety of personnel or protection of property.

Important Notices

Accessories

- Do not place this unit on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, or mount. The unit may fall, causing serious injury and/or serious damage to the unit. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer. When a cart is used, use caution and care when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Quick stops, excessive force, or uneven surfaces may cause the cart/unit combination to overturn. Mount the unit per the manufacturer's instructions. All-ppole ppower sswitch

- Incorporate an all-pole power switch, with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole, into the electrical installation of the building. If it is needed to open the housing for servicing and/or other activities, use this all-pole switch as the main

disconnect device for switching off the voltage to the unit. Camera ggrounding

- For mounting the camera in potentially damp environments, ensure to ground the system using the ground connection of the power supply connector (see section: Connecting external power supply). Camera llens

- An assembled camera lens in the outdoor housing must comply and be tested in accordance with UL/IEC60950. Any output or signal lines from the camera must be SELV or Limited Power Source. For safety reasons the environmental specification of the camera lens assembly must be within the environmental specification of -10 °C (14 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F). Camera ssignal

- Protect the cable with a primary protector if the camera signal is beyond 140 feet, in accordance with NEC800 (CEC Section 60). Coax ggrounding

• Ground the cable system if connecting an

outside cable system to the unit.

• Connect outdoor equipment to the unit's

inputs only after this unit has had its grounding plug connected to a grounded outlet or its ground terminal is properly connected to a ground source.

• Disconnect the unit's input connectors from

outdoor equipment before disconnecting the grounding plug or grounding terminal.

• Follow proper safety precautions such as

grounding for any outdoor device connected to this unit.

U.S.A. models only - Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70, provides information regarding proper grounding of the mount and supporting structure, grounding of the coax to a discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

NOTICE!

This device is intended for use in public areas only. U.S. federal law strictly prohibits surreptitious recording of oral communications.

LTC 4600 Series | Instruction Manual | FCC & ICES Information

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Your Bosch product was developed and manufactured with high-quality material and components that can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electronic and electrical appliances, which have reached the end of their working life, must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste material. Separate collecting systems are usually in place for disused electronic and electrical products. Please dispose of these units at an environmentally compatible recycling facility, per European Directive 2002/96/EC.

Environmental sstatement

- Bosch has a strong commitment towards the environment. This unit has been designed to respect the environment as much as possible.

Electrostatic-ssensitive ddevice

- Use proper CMOS/MOS-FET handling precautions to avoid electrostatic discharge.

NOTE: Wear required grounded wrist straps and

observe proper ESD safety precautions when handling the electrostatic-sensitive printed circuit boards.

Fuse rrating

- For security protection of the device, the branch circuit protection must be secured with a maximum fuse rating of 16A. This must be in accordance with NEC800 (CEC Section 60).

Grounding aand ppolarization

- This unit may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug with one blade wider than the other blade). This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet in only one way. If unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact a locally certified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Alternately, this unit may be equipped with a 3-

pole grounding plug (a plug with a third pin for earth grounding). This safety feature allows the plug to fit into a grounded power outlet only. If unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a locally certified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

Moving

- Disconnect the power before moving the unit. Move the unit with care. Excessive force or shock may damage the unit and the hard disk drives.

Outdoor ssignals

- The installation for outdoor signals, especially regarding clearance from power and lightning conductors and transient protection, must be in accordance with NEC725 and NEC800 (CEC Rule 16-224 and CEC Section 60).

Permanently cconnected eequipment

Incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the building installation wiring.

Pluggable equipment - Install the socket outlet

near the equipment so it is easily accessible.

PoE

- Never supply power via the Ethernet connection (PoE) when power is already supplied via the power connector.

Power ddisconnect

- Units have power supplied whenever the power cord is inserted into the power source. The powhe main power disconnect for all units.

Power llines

- Do not locate the camera near overhead power lines, power circuits, or electrical lights, nor where it may contact such power lines, circuits, or lights.

SELV

- All the input/output ports are Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) circuits. SELV circuits should only be connected to other SELV circuits. Because the ISDN circuits are treated like telephone-network voltage, avoid connecting the SELV circuit to the Telephone Network Voltage (TNV) circuits.

Video lloss

- Video loss is inherent to digital video recording; therefore, Bosch Security Systems cannot be held liable for any damage that results from missing video information. To minimize the risk of lost digital information, Bosch Security Systems recommends multiple, redundant recording systems, and a procedure to back up all analog and digital information.

LTC 4600 Series | Instruction Manual | Safety Precautions

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FCC && IICES IINFORMATION

(U.S.A. and Canadian Models Only) 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 operation.

NOTE:

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 and ICES-003 of Industry Canada. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his expense. Intentional or unintentional modifications, not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance, shall not be made. Any such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for corrective action. The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

Disclaimer Underwriter Laboratories Inc. (“UL”) has not tested the performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of this product. UL has only tested fire, shock and/or casualty hazards as outlined in UL's Standard(s) for Safety for Closed Circuit Television Equipment, UL

2044. UL Certification does not cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of this product.

UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR SIGNALING RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT. Disclaimer

Trademarks All hardware and software product names used in this document are likely to be registered trademarks and must be treated accordingly.

NOTICE!

This user guide has been compiled with great care and the information it contains has been thoroughly verified. The text was complete and correct at the time of printing. The ongoing development of the products may mean that the content of the user guide can change without notice. Bosch Security Systems accepts no liability for damage resulting directly or indirectly from faults, incompleteness or discrepancies between the user guide and the product described.

NOTICE!

This device is intended for use in public areas only. U.S. federal law strictly prohibits surreptitious recording of oral communications.

LTC 4600 Series | Instruction Manual | Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1 UNPACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2 SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

3 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

3.1 Model Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

4 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

4.1 Installing Rack-mount Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

4.2 Installing Stand-alone Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

4.3 LTC 4641, LTC 4642 Series Modules for Video Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

4.4 LTC 4744, LTC 4745 Series Modules for Simultaneous 4-Channel Video Transmission . . . . . . .10

4.5 LTC 4630, LTC 4631 Series Modules for BilinxTMVideo/Data Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

4.6 LTC 4628, LTC 4629 Series Modules for Video + Bosch Biphase Control Code Transmission . .12

4.7 LTC 4671 Series Modules for System4/Allegiantﬁ Keyboard Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

4.8 LTC 4651 Series Modules for Bosch Biphase Control Code or RS-232 Transmission . . . . . . . . .15

4.9 LTC 4637 Series Rack-mount Card Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

5 REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

6 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

7 DIMENSIONAL OUTLINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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