Bosch MIC-500-ALB18N User Manual

MIC Series Power Supplies

MIC Series

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Table of Contents

1Safety 4

1.1 Important safety instructions 4

1.2 Safety precautions 6

1.3 Important notices 7

1.4 Customer Support and Service 14

2 Introduction 16

2.1 Parts List 16

2.2 Preparing the Power Supply Unit 17

2.3 Securing the Power Supply Unit 18

2.4 IP Rating 18

2.5 MIC Shielded Composite Cable Gland Connection 19

3 MIC Non-IR Power Supply Units 20

3.1 Printed Circuit Board Earth Link 20

3.2 Non-IR Power Supply Layout and Connections 22

3.3 Fuse Ratings 23

3.4 Installing a Non-IR Power Supply 24

3.5 Optional Cards and Kits for Non-IR MIC Cameras 29

3.6 Commissioning a MIC Series Camera with Public Address
Speakers 29

3.7 Commissioning a MIC Series Camera with Heater Option 30

4 MIC IR Power Supply Units 32

4.1 Printed Circuit Board Earth Link 33

4.2 Fuse Ratings 34

4.3 MIC IR Power Supply Layout and Connections 35

4.4 Installing a MIC IR Power Supply 36

4.5 Commissioning the IR Lamps 42

5 Technical Specifications 43

5.1 Dimensional Drawings 44

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1Safety

1.1 Important safety instructions

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.

1. 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 fluff­free cloth or leather shammy may also be used. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

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

3. Water - Do not use this unit near a bathtub, washbowl, or a
sink.

4. Object and liquid entry - 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 in the unit. Do not place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases or cups, on the unit.

5. 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.

6. Controls adjustment - 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.

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

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8. Power supply cord and plug protection - Protect the
power supply cord and plug 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 power supply cord must
comply with the latest versions of IEC 60227. For units
intended to operate with 120 VAC, 60 Hz, the power
supply cord must comply with the latest versions of UL 62
and CSA 22.2 No.49.

9. Power disconnect - Units have power supplied to the unit
whenever the power cord is inserted into the power
source. The power cord is the main power disconnect
device for switching off the voltage for all units.

10. 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.

11. Damage requiring service - 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.

12. Replacement parts - 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.

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

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

15. Attachments, changes or modifications - 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.

1.2 Safety precautions

DANGER!

High risk: This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous
situation such as “Dangerous Voltage” inside the product.
This symbol indicates the presence of non-insulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

WARNING!

Medium risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
If not avoided, this could result in minor or moderate bodily
injury.

CAUTION!

Low risk: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
If not avoided, this could result in property damage or risk of
damage to the unit.

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1.3 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-pole power switch - 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.

Coax grounding:

– 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.

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Disposal - 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 statement - Bosch has a strong commitment
towards the environment. This unit has been designed to
respect the environment as much as possible.
Electrostatic-sensitive device - 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 electrostatic­sensitive printed circuit boards.
Fuse rating - 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 and polarization - 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.

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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 signals - 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 connected equipment - 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.
Power resupply - If the unit is forced to power down due to
exceeding the specified operating temperatures, disconnect
the power cord, wait for at least 30 seconds, and then
reconnect the power cord.
Power lines - 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.

Rack-mount

– Ventilation - Do not place this unit in a built-in installation

or rack without proper ventilation or adhering to the
manufacturer's instructions. The equipment must not
exceed its maximum operating temperature requirements.

– Mechanical loading - Properly mount the equipment in a

rack to prevent a hazardous condition due to uneven
mechanical loading.

CAUTION!

Connecting System ground to Safety ground may result in
ground loops that can disrupt the CCTV system.

Video loss - 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.

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NOTICE!

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference, in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.

FCC & ICES Information

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.

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.

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INFORMATIONS FCC ET ICES

Suite à différents tests, cet appareil s'est révélé conforme aux
exigences imposées aux appareils numériques de classe B, en
vertu de la section 15 du règlement de la Commission fédérale
des communications des États-Unis (FCC), et en vertu de la
norme ICES-003 d'Industrie Canada. Ces exigences visent à
fournir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences
nuisibles lorsque l'appareil est utilisé dans le cadre d'une
installation résidentielle. Cet appareil génère, utilise et émet
de l'énergie de radiofréquences et peut, en cas d'installation ou
d'utilisation non conforme aux instructions, engendrer des
interférences nuisibles au niveau des radiocommunications.
Toutefois, rien ne garantit l'absence d'interférences dans une
installation particulière. Il est possible de déterminer la
production d'interférences en mettant l'appareil
successivement hors et sous tension, tout en contrôlant la
réception radio ou télévision. L'utilisateur peut parvenir à
éliminer les interférences éventuelles en prenant une ou
plusieurs des mesures suivantes:
– Modifier l'orientation ou l'emplacement de l'antenne

réceptrice;
– Éloigner l'appareil du récepteur;
– Brancher l'appareil sur une prise située sur un circuit

différent de celui du récepteur;
– Consulter le revendeur ou un technicien qualifié en radio/

télévision pour obtenir de l'aide.
Toute modification apportée au produit, non expressément
approuvée par la partie responsable de l'appareil, est
strictement interdite. Une telle modification est susceptible
d'entraîner la révocation du droit d'utilisation de l'appareil.
La brochure suivante, publiée par la Commission fédérale des
communications (FCC), peut s'avérer utile : How to Identify and

Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems (Comment identifier et
résoudre les problèmes d’interférences de radio et de télévision).

Cette brochure est disponible auprès du U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, États-Unis, sous la
référence n° 004-000-00345-4.

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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

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 Information
Technology Equipment, UL 60950-1. 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.

Notice of Regulatory Compliance

This product complies with the following EC directives:
– EMC Directive (89/336/EC as amended)
– LV Directive (73/23/EC)
– RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) 2002/95/

ECEMC, CISPRA-B and CTIC

Copyright

This manual is the intellectual property of Bosch Security
Systems and is protected by copyright.
All rights reserved.

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Trademarks

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

NOTE!

This manual 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.

More information

For additional information, please contact the Bosch Security
Systems location nearest you or visit our web site at
www.boschsecurity.com

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1.4 Customer Support and Service

If this unit needs service, contact the nearest Bosch Security
Systems Service Center for authorization to return and shipping
instructions.

Service Centers
USA
Repair Center-

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Customer Service

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] or 717-735-6560
E-mail: [e-mail]

Canada

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Europe, Middle East, Africa Region
Repair Center

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Asia Region
Repair Center

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Customer Service

Telephone: [phone] or
86 (0) 756 7633121
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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