Bosch MIC-ALM Operation Manual

MIC-ALM 8 Input Alarm Card
Installation Manual

Bosch Security Systems

EN Installation and Operation Manual

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MIC-ALM Alarm Card

8 input alarm card for MIC-240PSU,
MIC-115PSU, MIC-24PSU, MIC-12PSU
Power Supply Units

Installation and Operation Manual

Chapters_______________________________________________

1. Introduction

2. MIC-ALM Installation Instructions

3. MIC-ALM Washer Pump Installation Instructions

4. Technical Specifications

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Introduction................................................................ 1-6

MIC-ALM 8 input Alarm Card ................................................................ 1-6

Versions................................................................................................. 1-7

Features................................................................................................. 1-7

Unpacking.............................................................................................. 1-8

Packaging Contents............................................................................... 1-8

MIC-ALM 8 input Alarm Card Functionality..……….. 2-8

MIC-ALM 8 Input Alarm Card Installation…………...…………………... 2-9
Alarm Connections………………………………………………………… 2-10
Configuring the Alarms through Camset………………………..………. 2-11
Loading Camset V.50…………………………………………………...… 2-11
Using the Setup Buttons…………………………………………..………. 2-12

Washer Pump Drive Function……………………….. 3-13

Washer Pump Drive Installation………………………………………….. 3-13

Technical Specifications............................................ 4-14

Technical Specifications…………………………………………………… 4-14

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to persons.

Safety Precautions

The following symbols are used throughout this manual please pay careful
attention to their meaning.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within a triangle
is intended to alert the user to 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

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important safety, operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
OPENING THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT.
POWER DISCONNECT: POWER SUPPLY UNITS HAVE
POWER SUPPLIED WHENEVER THE POWER CORD IS
INSERTED INTO THE POWER SOURCE

WARNING

INSTALLATION SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
APPLICABLE LOCAL CODES.
BOSCH SECURITY SYSTEM ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR
ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES CAUSED DUE TO
INCORRECT OR IMPROPER INSTALLATION

1. Read all instructions prior to installation.

2. Keep this manual for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Install according to manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Qualified persons only should install this product, if in doubt consult a qualified

installer.

6. Use correct electrostatic discharge handling procedures when handling printed

circuit boards to avoid damage to electro-sensitive components.

7. Do not install near any strong heat sources such as furnaces.

8. Never push objects or pour liquids into the product enclosure as this can cause a

fire or electrical shock hazard.

9. Only use electronic cleaning solvent in the unlikely event of the card requiring

cleaning.

10. Ensure that the product is correctly earthed.

11. Use only the power sources indicated in this user guide and ensure that the

current rating of the supply cable is adequate for the product.

12. Do not overload power supply sockets as this can be a fire or electrical shock

hazard.

13. In the event of failure do not attempt to service this product yourself, please

contact Bosch Security Systems for assistance.

14. Only use approved attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer. Any

changes or modifications made to the equipment, not expressly approved in writing
from Bosch Security Systems, could prevent proper or safe operation of the
product and will invalidate the warranty.

15. Please dispose of disused electrical & electronic equipment at an environmentally

compatible recycling facility (contact Bosch Security Systems for further details).

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This product complies with the following EC directives:-

EMC Directive (89/336/EC as amended)
Machinery Directive (98/37/EC)
LV Directive (73/23/EC)

RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous substances) 2002/95/EC

WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) 2002/96/EC

This equipment contains electrical or electronic components
that must be recycled properly to comply with Directive
2002/96/EC of the European Union regarding the disposal of
waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Contact
your local supplier for procedures for recycling this equipment.

Reference

Glossary of Terms

PTZ - Pan/Tilt/Zoom
PSU - Power Supply Unit
IR - Infra Red

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CHAPTER 1

Introduction

The MIC-ALM 8 Input Alarm Card enables MIC400 cameras to support up to 8
external alarms such as Passive IR sensors, tamper switches or other alarm
triggers.

The MIC-ALM is designed to plug directly into a non-IR version of MIC400 power
supplies and provides volt free contact closures from external sensors, the card
can be configured to accept normally closed contacts.

In addition the MIC-ALM also provides for a washer pump driver function designed
to enable MIC400 cameras to support third party washer kits to remotely clean the
window of the MIC400 camera.

The MIC-ALM provides a volt free contact rated at 240vAC up to 5 Amps to drive
the third party washer pump; there are no fuses on the MIC-ALM card so fusing
MUST be provided externally.

Versions

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This manual covers the installation and operation of Bosch Security Systems
MIC-ALM 8 input Alarm Card for the MIC400 range of PTZ Cameras.

The MIC-ALM 8-Input Alarm Card is a Printed Circuit Board as shown below and
plugs directly into Non IR Power Supply Units for the MIC400 PTZ Camera.

This card is only required for MIC400 Power Supply Units which do not support
integrated Alarm operations, these are the following MIC400 Power Supply Units:-

MIC-240PSU
MIC-12PSU
MIC-24PSU
MIC-115PSU

The following MIC400 Power Supply Units include 4 –Alarm inputs and a Washer
Pump Drive function as standard and are not covered by this manual, please refer
to the MIC400 Power Supply Units Installation and Operation Manual instead :-

MIC-IR-240PSU
MIC-IR-12PSU
MIC-IR-24PSU
MIC-IR-115PSU

Features

The MIC-ALM 8 input Alarm Card has the following features:

• 8 external alarm contacts.

• 2 Volt Free alarm output relays

• Volt Free Washer Pump Drive function

• Easy installation into MIC1-400 non IR power supply units

Unpacking

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• Check the exterior of the packaging for visible damage. If any items

appear to have been damaged in transit please inform the shipping
company.

• Unpack the unit carefully; although ruggedized this is electronic equipment

and should be handled with care.

• Do not use if any component appears to be damaged. Please contact

Bosch Security Systems in the event of damaged goods.

• The shipping cartoon is the best way to transport the unit, save it & all

other packaging materials for future use. If the unit must be returned, use
the original packing materials.

CAUTION: Use proper ESD handling precautions to avoid
electrostatic discharge. Wear a grounded wrist strap to prevent
damage when handling electro-sensitive printed circuit boards.

Packaging Contents

Please check for the following contents

• MIC-ALM 8 input Alarm Card Installation Manual (this Booklet)

• MIC-ALM 8 Input Alarm Card

CHAPTER 2

The MIC-ALM 8 Input Alarm Card provides 8 contacts which enable up to 8
external alarms to be connected to the MIC400 camera. The MIC-ALM Card also
provides support for third party washer pumps and reservoirs and two (2) auxiliary
output relays each rated at 240vAC up to 5 Amps.

The washer function provides a volt free contact output rated at 240vAC at 5
Amps, wiring for this supply must be provided by the installer and it is
recommended that this supply is externally fused. A push to test button (SW1) is
also provided to test the pump operation and expel air to prime the pump ready for
operation.

The drive signal Washer Dr is a TTL signal generated by the MIC400 camera, this
TTL signal causes the relay drive transistor to switch on thus energizing the relay
and closing the relay contacts thereby activating the supply to the washer pump.

To facilitate the installation of third party Washer Pumps & Reservoirs a washer
nozzle kit (MIC-WKT-IR kit) is available from Bosch Security Systems. Along with
the MIC-WKT-IR kit, the MIC-ALM Card provides the required accessories to fit a
third party washer pump and reservoir to a MIC400 camera.

The MIC-WKT-IR kit consists of a 5mm twin jet washer nozzle and two (2)
brackets to allow mounting of the washer nozzle on to a MIC400 camera base or
corner mount bracket (CMB) utilising the M8 x 20mm fixing bolts holding the
camera base or between wall and corner mount brackets.

The washer pump, reservoir bottle & 5mm tubing are not supplied by Bosch
Security Systems and will need to be purchased separately to suit the particular
installation.

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MIC-ALM 8 Input Alarm Card Installation

1. The power supply unit should be switched off and unplugged prior to

carrying out any work.

2. Ensure that the four (4) card spacer supports fitted in the power supply are

positioned in the left and right most mounting holes on the power supply
printed circuit board, so that the MIC-ALM card is supported in each
corner.

3. Should you need to reposition the card spacers first remove the four (4)

screws holding the power supply PCB to the enclosure, turn the PCB over
and remove the two (2) card spacer supports, these spacers should be re­fixed at the correct positions shown as A and B on Figure 1 below.

4. Insert the MIC-ALM Card so that the connector labelled CN1 as shown on

Figure 2 below plugs into the CN1 header on the Power Supply labelled C
on Figure 1. Then fix to the card spacer supports using M3x6 screws.

5. The MIC-ALM is now ready to accept third party external alarm and

washer pump electrical connections. Please see Alarms Connections
and Washer Pump Installation for more details.

Figure 1:- MIC400 non-IR Power Supply PCB Layout

CAUTION: Electrical Danger: Ensure all power is

disconnected before opening or working upon the MIC400
Power Supply Unit.
Installation must be carried out by suitably qualified persons
& all local safety regulations should be followed.

A. Right hand - Add on
card support spacers &

holes

B. Centre – Add on

card support spacers &

holes

C. Connection

Header CN1

Figure 2 - MIC-ALM 8 Input Alarm Card PCB Layout

Alarm Connections

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ocal safety regulations should be followed.

To connect third party external alarm contacts please do the following:-

1. Open the PSU lid and locate the alarm header HD4 located at the lower

left hand side of the MIC-ALM card. Feed the alarm wires through one
of the weather proof gland leaving sufficient slack to reach the terminal
block HD4.

2. Wire the alarms into HD4 as shown in the table below:-

CAUTION: Electrical Danger: Ensure all power is
disconnected before opening or working upon the MIC400
Power Supply Unit.
Installation must be carried out by suitably qualified persons &

ll l

HD4 Alarm Inputs

1 Alarm 1

2 0v

3 Alarm 2

4 Alarm 3

5 0v

6 Alarm 4

7 Alarm 5

8 0v

9 Alarm 6

10 Alarm 7

11 0v

12 Alarm 8

3. For external outputs connect to the auxiliary contacts HD3 or HD5

respectively as shown below:-

HD3 Alarm Output 1

1 Relay contact 1

2 Relay contact 2

HD5 Alarm Output 2

1 Relay contact 1

2 Relay contact 2

4. The auxiliary contacts at HD3 and HD5 are rated to 240vAC at 5 Amps

these are not fused on the card so must be externally fused by the
installer to suit the current draw to be expected by any third party
equipment.

5. The auxiliary outputs HD3 and HD5 are currently configured to close as

follows:-

HD3 any of alarms 1 to 4 active
HD5 any of alarms 5 to 8 active

6. Each alarm contact has an LED next to it which will not be lit whenever

an alarm is received for that contact, in addition there are LED’s for the
Washer Drive (HD1) and the two (2) Auxiliaries, HD3 and HD5 which
will be lit when the respective relay contact is closed.

Configuring the Alarms through Camset

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Configuring the MIC-ALM 8 input alarm card is currently achieved through
Camset, Bosch Security Systems freeware PC-based software.

Camset is a freeware program which allows the MIC400 range to be setup and
configured through a serial port on a PC, using a RS232-RS422/RS485 adapter
such as Greenwich instruments GW232 which is available from all good electrical
suppliers.

There is a different Camset for each respective protocol, so ensure you have the
correct one for your camera.

Loading Camset

To access the Camset software please do the following:-

1. Install the Camset software as per the software installation instructions

then open the Camset program, you should see a screen such as this:-

2. First the correct Serial port must be selected in the lower left hand

corner of the screen using the mouse pointer. For a notebook this can
only generally be “Comm 1”. Alternatively for notebooks without a serial
Comm port, a USB to RS232 adaptor can be used in which case the
Comm port selected must be that mapped by windows for the USB to
RS232 port (usually Comm3 or Comm4).

3. Once selected the programme is ready to receive messages from the

camera,if this fails to work check all connections, check the correct
version of Camset is being used for the protocol loaded on the camera
and then RESET CAMERA.

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4. RESET CAMERA should put a start up message in the thirteen text box

windows in the top left of the programme panel (Boot up message and
addressing). The address of the camera detected during boot up will be
automatically loaded into the Current Address: box

5. When the camera is responding select the SETUPS button to enter the

Setup section.

Using the Setups Button

When the Setups button is selected the sub window shown below is opened. This
provides access to the alarms setup functions which are detailed below:-

WashWipe On/Off.
If selected to On, a wash preset position can be learned by pointing the camera at
the washer nozzle and setting Wash position. When the Wash button is pressed

the camera remembers its current position, moves to the washer nozzle position
and starts the washer and wiper. Whilst the washer button remains depressed, the
washer and wiper continue to run. On release of the wash button the washer stops
and the camera returns to its previous view. After a further two wipes the wiper
stops too.

Auto Alarm On/Off.
Operates as per the WashWipe On/Off, On all MIC400’s a single tamper switch
input is supported. With Auto Alarm selected on and an alarm position learned, the
camera will move to the alarm position when the tamper switch is operated. If the
Auto Alarm is selected to off, the camera still reports the status of the alarm bit to
the control system but the camera does nothing else in response to the tamper
switch input.

Multi Alarm On/Off.
The Multi Alarm facility is used in conjunction with the Multi Alarm Setup window
and can only be used if the MIC-ALM 8 input alarm card is fitted to the power
supply box or if the Power Supply Unit is an IR version which has integrated
alarms and washer function. If the MIC-ALM is not fitted the camera must be set to
Multi Alarm off to prevent inconsistent operation of the camera.

The numeric buttons 1 to 12 allow for the learning of alarm presets positions for
each of the alarm channels, normally 1 to 8 but 9 to 12 have been included for
future designs. To make the camera go to these presets when the alarm is
activated, both the Auto Alarm On and Multi Alarm On must be selected. The
MIC-ALM Card fitted in the power supply has on it two relays for alarm status
output HD3 and HD5, along with a relay to drive a washer pump HD1 as shown on
figure 2. The alarm board is enabled by setting the ‘multi alarm’ mode on when
active the alarm board LED 10 should start flashing.

The relay operation is controlled as follows:

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Any alarm activates



relay
Relay closes on



alarm

The relay alarm rearm time is controlled by the four radio buttons. Times shown
are in seconds.

Once the relay operation has been defined as above the Set Relays box must be
selected to load the relay status into the MIC400 camera.

CHAPTER 3

Washer Pump Drive Function

Only alarms shown

√

activate relay
Relay opens on alarm

√

The MIC-ALM 8 Input Alarm Card is also capable of supporting third party washer
pumps and reservoirs. The washer function provides a volt free contact output
rated at 240VAC at 5 Amps, wiring for this supply must be provided by the installer
and it is recommended that this supply is externally fused. A push to test button
(SW1) is also provided to test the pump operation and expel air to prime the pump
ready for operation.

The washer pump, reservoir bottle & 5mm tubing are not supplied by Bosch
Security Systems and will need to be purchased separately to suit the particular
installation.

Washer Pump Installation

To connect a third party washer pump please do the following:-

1. Fit the washer nozzle to the appropriate bracket (wall or corner mount)

and then fix the washer nozzle bracket to the wall or corner bracket
using one of the M8 fixing bolts, ensure the washer nozzle points
towards the camera.

CAUTION: Electrical Danger: Ensure all power is disconnected
before opening or working upon the MIC400 Power Supply Unit.
Installation must be carried out by suitably qualified persons &
all local safety regulations should be followed.

WARNING: The MIC-ALM has no fuses built in.
Fusing to the appropriate level MUST be fitted externally.
Nominally this would be 2.5A for 240V and 5A for 24V
pumps.
Bosch Security Systems accepts no liability for damage or
injury caused by incorrect fuse installation.

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2. Fit the washer pump and reservoir in a suitable location taking all

necessary safety precautions, observing the manufacturers instructions
and all applicable local building codes.

3. Connect the 5mm tubing from the pump to the washer nozzle.

4. Ensure the MIC400 Power Supply Unit is completely disconnected from

the power source.

5. Open the PSU lid and locate the washer pump drive header HD1 at the

upper left hand side of the MIC-ALM (see figure 2).

6. Feed the washer pump drive power cable through the one of the

weatherproof glands, leave sufficient slack to connect to the HD1
terminal then tighten the gland.

7. Connect the washer pump drive power cable to the MIC-ALM using the

HD1 terminal, the connections required are shown below:-

HD1 Washer Drive

1 Relay contact 1
2 Relay contact 2

8. Secure all external pipe work and cabling, fill the reservoir.

9. Press the push to test button (SW1) to test the pump operation, hold

button SW1 down to expel the air from the tubing & prime the pump for
operation.

10. When the pump is primed, re-seal the MIC400 PSU.

11. Point the MIC400 at the wash nozzle and set the wash wipe position via

Camset Setup page.

CHAPTER 4

Technical Specifications

MIC-ALM 8 Input Alarm Card Dimensions:­125 mm (W) x 25mm (H) x 60mm (D)

Contact

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Americas

Bosch Security Systems Inc

850 Greenfield Road
Lancaster
Pennsylvania 17601
USA
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

www.boschsecurity.us

Europe, Middle East, Africa

Bosch Security Systems B.V

P.O Box 80002
5600 JB Eindhoven
The Netherlands
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]

[e-mail]

www.boschsecurity.com

Asia-Pacific

Bosch Security Systems Pte Ltd
38C Jalan Pemimpin
Singapore 577180
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]

[e-mail]

www.boschsecurity.com

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