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
fluff-free 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.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.
4.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.
5.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 on the unit. Do not place objects filled
with liquids, such as vases or cups, on the unit.
6.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.
7.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.
8.Overloading - Do not overload outlets and extension cords. This can cause fire or
electrical shock.
9.Power cord and plug protection - 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 disconnect - 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.
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11. Power sources - 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 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.
14. 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.
15. Safety check - 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, 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.
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!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, this could result in serious bodily
injury or death.
CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, this may result in minor or
moderate injury. Alerts the user to important instructions accompanying the unit.
CAUTION!
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.
1.3Important 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.
Camera grounding - 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 lens - 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 signal - Protect the cable with a primary protector if the camera signal is beyond 140
feet, in accordance with NEC800 (CEC Section 60).
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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.
NOTICE!
This device is intended for use in public areas only.
U.S. federal law strictly prohibits surreptitious recording of oral communications.
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 electrostatic-sensitive 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.
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.
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PoE - Never supply power via the Ethernet connection (PoE) when power is already supplied
via the power connector.
Power disconnect - Units have power supplied whenever the power cord is inserted into the
power source. The power cord is the main power disconnect for all units.
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.
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 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.
NOTICE!
This is a class A 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
(U.S.A. and Canadian Models Only, CLASS A)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
–this device may not cause harmful interference, and
–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.
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INFORMATIONS FCC ET ICES (commercial applications)
(modèles utilisés aux États-Unis et au Canada uniquement, CLASSE A)
Ce produit est conforme aux normes FCC partie 15. la mise en service est soumises aux deux
conditions suivantes:
–cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d'interférence nuisible et
–cet appareil doit pouvoir tolérer toutes les interférences auxquelles il est soumit, y
compris les interférences qui pourraient influer sur son bon fonctionnement.
AVERTISSEMENT: Suite à différents tests, cet appareil s’est révélé conforme aux exigences
imposées aux appareils numériques de Classe A en vertu de la section 15 du règlement de la
Commission fédérale des communications des États-Unis (FCC). Ces contraintes sont
destinées à fournir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles quand
l'appareil est utilisé dans une installation commerciale. Cette appareil génère, utilise et émet
de l'energie de fréquence radio, et peut, en cas d'installation ou d'utilisation non conforme
aux instructions, générer des interférences nuisibles aux communications radio. L’utilisation
de ce produit dans une zone résidentielle peut provoquer des interférences nuisibles. Le cas
échéant, l’utilisateur devra remédier à ces interférences à ses propres frais.
Au besoin, l’utilisateur consultera son revendeur ou un technicien qualifié en radio/télévision,
qui procédera à une opération corrective. La brochure suivante, publiée par la Commission
fédérale des communications (FCC), peut s’avérer utile : « How to Identify and Resolve RadioTV 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.
AVERTISSEMENT: Ce produit est un appareil de Classe A. Son utilisation dans une zone
résidentielle risque de provoquer des interférences. Le cas échéant, l’utilisateur devra
prendre les mesures nécessaires pour y remédier.
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 SIGNALINGRELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT.
Copyright
This user guide is the intellectual property of Bosch Security Systems, Inc. and is protected by
copyright.
All rights reserved.
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.
For more information please contact the nearest Bosch Security Systems location or visit
www.boschsecurity.com
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2Installing the Pendant Arm Wall, Corner, and Mast
(Pole) Mounts
2.1Unpacking
This equipment should be unpacked and handled with care. If an item appears to have been
damaged in shipment, notify the shipper immediately.
Verify that all the parts listed in the Parts List below are included. If any items are missing,
notify your Bosch Security Systems Sales or Customer Service Representative. Refer to
Section 1.4 Customer Support and Service, page 12, for contact information.
The original packing carton is the safest container in which to transport the unit and must be
used if returning the unit for service. Save it for possible future use.
2.1.1Parts List
The following table lists the optional parts you may need for attaching a Pendant to the Arm
Wall, Corner, or Mast mount packages.
Mounting OptionsPart Numbers
Pendant Arm (Only)VG4-S-ARM
Pendant Arm with Mounting Plate
(24 V VG5 models only, no power supply box)
Pendant Arm with one of the following Power Supply Boxes:
–Power Box without transformer (24 VAC)VG4-A-PA0
–Power Box with 120 VAC transformer
or with 230 VAC transformer
–Power Box without transformer with Fiber Optic Module (24 VAC)VG4-A-PA0F
–Power Box with 120 VAC transformer and Fiber Optic Module
or with 230 VAC transformer and Fiber Optic Module
Trim Skirt for Power Supply Box (optional)VG4-A-TSKIRT
Corner Mount Kit
–Corner Mount PlateVG4-A-9542
Mast (Pole) Mount Kit
–Mast Mount PlateVG4-A-9541
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2.1.2Description
Chapter 2 details how to install an AutoDome Pendant Arm to a wall, a corner, or to a mast
(pole). Any variations to the installation procedures are noted.
Refer to Section 3 Installing Roof Parapet and Pipe Mounts for a Roof (Parapet) or Pipe mount
installation or Section 4 Installing the In-Ceiling Mount for an In-Ceiling mount installation.
2.1.3Tools Required
–5 mm Allen wrench (supplied)
–Small, straight-blade screwdriver - 2.5 mm (0.1 in.)
–No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
–Socket wrench and 9/16-in. socket
–Banding tool (Bosch P/N TC9311PM3T) - if installing a mast (pole) mount
–3/4 in. (20-mm) NPS right angle conduit connector - if installing a mast (pole) mount with
a VG4-ARMPLATE
2.2Pre-installation Checklist
1.Determine the location and distance for the Power Supply Box based on its voltage and
current consumption.
You may choose to route the main power supply through an intermediate VG4 power
supply box (VG4-PSU1 or VG4-PSU2) before connecting the power to the pendant arm
power supply box (VG4-PA0). Refer to Section 5 Cable and Wire Standards, page 70, for
wiring information and distances.
2.Use only UL listed liquid tight strain reliefs for conduits to the Power Supply Box to
ensure that water cannot enter the box. You must use water tight conduits and fittings to
meet NEMA 4 standards.
WARNING!
Power and I/O cabling must be routed separately inside different permanently earthed metal
conduits.
3.Route all rough wiring including: power, control, video coax, alarms I/O, relay I/O, and
fiber optic cabling. Refer to Section 5 Cable and Wire Standards, page 70, for video and
control protocol methods.
4.If you plan to use the RS232 or RS485 protocol to control the AutoDome, refer to
Section 5.4.2 Controlling the AutoDome via the RS232 Protocol, page 74, or to
Section 5.4.3 Controlling the AutoDome via the RS485 Protocol, page 75, for instructions on
configuring the AutoDome to accept these protocols.
WARNING!
Install external interconnecting cables in accordance to NEC, ANSI/NFPA70 (for US
application) and Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1 (for CAN application) and in
accordance to local country codes for all other countries.
Branch circuit protection incorporating a 20 A, 2-pole Listed Circuit Breaker or Branch Rated
Fuses are required as part of the building installation. A readily accessible 2-pole disconnect
device with a contact separation of at least 3 mm must be incorporated.
5.Choose the appropriate AutoDome model (indoor or outdoor) for the environment in
which it will be used.
6.If this AutoDome installation utilizes the AutoTracker feature, refer to
Section A Installation Notes for AutoTracker, page 85, before mounting the AutoDome.
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7.Choose the appropriate mounting kit to use, depending on the location of the AutoDome,
either wall mount, corner mount, or mast (pole) mount.
If you application contains a Power Supply Box, refer to Section 2.3 Mount Power Supply Box, page 15.
If you are using the Mounting Plate with a 24 V VG5 AutoDome, refer to
Section 2.8 Installing the VG4-A-ARMPLATE, page 29.
CAUTION!
Select a rigid mounting location to prevent excessive vibration to the AutoDome camera.
2.3Mount Power Supply Box
Before mounting the Power Supply Box decide if you should wire the box through the holes in
the bottom or back of the box. If wiring the box through the back, move the two (2) seal plugs
to the bottom through the holes before mounting.
NOTICE!
Use 3/4-inch (20-mm) NPS fittings for the holes on the bottom and back of the box. Use 1/2inch (15-mm) NPS fittings for the side holes.
Figure 2.1 Power Supply Wall, Mast (Pole), and Corner Mounts
1.Use the wall mount template supplied in the packaging box to locate the four (4)
mounting holes for the Power Supply Box.
2.Drill four (4) holes for the mounting anchors. If installing outdoors, apply a weatherproof
sealant around each hole at the mounting surface.
WARNING!
A stud diameter of 6.4 mm (1/4 inch) to 8 mm (5/16 inch) able to withstand a 120 kg (265 lb)
pull-out force is recommended. The mounting material must be able to withstand this pull out
force. For example, 19-mm (3/4-inch) minimum for plywood.
3.Place the Power Supply Box into the optional Trim Skirt.
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4.Secure the Power Supply Box to the mounting surface.
–For a Wall installation: Use four (4) corrosion-resistant, stainless steel studs (not
supplied). Then proceed to Step 5 below.
–For a Corner installation: Secure the Corner Plate to the wall corner using four (4)
studs (not included). Then proceed to Step 5 below.
–For a Mast or a pole installation: The metal straps included with the Mast mount
accommodate a pole with a diameter of 100–380 mm (4–15 in.). You must use a
banding tool (sold separately) for a mast or pole installation. Follow the instructions
provided with the banding tool to securely mount the Mast Plate to the pole.
Contact your Bosch Sales Representative to order Banding Tool P/N TC9311PM3T.
5.Secure the Power Supply Box to the Corner Plate or Mast Plate using the four (4)
3/8 x 1-3/4-inch bolts and split lock washers (supplied).
6.Attach 3/4-inch (20-mm) NPS watertight pipe fittings (not supplied) to the bottom or
back holes of the Power Supply Box through which you will run the power, video, and
control data wires.
2.4Route Wires and Attach Connectors
Power wires must be routed to the left (front) side of the Power Supply Box through a
separate conduit. All video, control, and alarm wires must be routed through a second conduit
to the right side of the box.
If you plan to route the power through an intermediate power supply box, refer to
Section 2.5 Route Power through Intermediate Power Supply Box, page 21.
WARNING!
External interconnecting cables are to be installed in accordance to NEC, ANSI/NFPA70 (for
US application) and Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1 (for CAN application) and in
accordance to local country codes for all other countries.
Branch circuit protection incorporating a 20 A, 2-pole Listed Circuit Breaker or Branch Rated
Fuses are required as part of the building installation. A readily accessible 2-pole disconnect
device with a contact separation of at least 3 mm must be incorporated.
CAUTION!
A VG5 600 Series AutoDome installation using coaxial cable to transmit video, either through a
direct coaxial connection or through a fiber optic module, requires that you use the coaxial
cable with ferrite shipped with the AutoDome pendant. The cable only connects to the
AutoDome video output one way. Refer to Section 2.4.1 Coaxial Cable Connections, page 17,
for more information.
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GND T XD R XD C+ C-
24 VAC
P101
P106 P105
P107
XF102 XF103
XF101
5 4 3 2 1
J103
J102
J101
(LED)
HTR DOME
24V NC 24V
GND T XD R XD C+ C-
2.4.1Coaxial Cable Connections
If you are using coaxial cable to connect an AutoDome to a head-end system, you must use the
coaxial cable with ferrite included in the AutoDome packaging. The following illustration
shows the components of this cable:
4BNC Jack (female connector)
You must connect the incoming coax cable (from the head-end) to the BNC jack (item 4
above) on the ferrite cable and connect the BNC plug (item 1) of the ferrite cable to the BNC
connector from the AutoDome pendant arm.
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1.Route all video, control, and alarm wires through the conduit fitting on the right side of
the power box. Refer to Section 5 Cable and Wire Standards, page 70, for coax, UTP,
Ethernet, and fiber optic specifications and distances.
2.Route the high voltage 115/230 VAC lines through the conduit fitting on the left side of
the box. The Power Supply Box with a transformer comes with a barrier that separates
the high voltage side on the left, from the low voltage 24 VAC side on the right.
3.Cut and trim all wires with sufficient slack to reach their connector terminals in the box,
but not so long as to be pinched by or to obstruct closing the Pendant Arm. Refer to
Figure 2.3, Page 17, above, for the connector locations.
4.Attach the supplied 3-pin Power Plug to the incoming power wires. Refer to connector
P101 in Table 2.1, Page 21, for wire connections.
5.Attach the supplied 6-pin Control Data I/O Plug to the incoming control wires. Refer to
connector P106 in Table 2.1, Page 21, for wire connections. This step is not required with
Fiber Optic models, since control passes through the fiber optic cable.
NOTICE!
If “daisy chaining” a series of AutoDomes, a terminating resistor is required in the last dome of
the series. The Bosch Power Supply Box is supplied with a 100 Ω terminating resistor located
between the Biphase terminals C- and C+ (pins 1 and 2) of the P106 control connector.
Remove the resistor from all but the last AutoDome power box. The maximum number of
AutoDomes that can be daisy chained is four (4). If using the RS485 protocol for control, the
terminating resistor must be moved from the Biphase C+ and C- (pins 1 and 2) terminals to
the RXD- and TXD+ terminals (pins 4 and 5) of the P106 control connector of the last
AutoDome power box.
6.Attach a BNC connector to the incoming video coax cable. If using UTP for video attach
an RJ45 plug to the incoming UTP cable. If installing a Fiber Optic model, attach an ST
fiber plug to the optic fiber cable. Refer to Section 5 Cable and Wire Standards, page 70,
for the different methods of transmitting video and control protocols, and wire
specifications.
Note: Do not connect the RJ45 connector unless using UTP video.
7.If using a coax cable, connect the incoming coax cable to the BNC jack (female connector
enclosed by the plastic cover) on the coax cable with ferrite. Slide the plastic cover over
the connection. Refer to Section 2.4.1 Coaxial Cable Connections, page 17.
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1
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
3
4
N.O. COM N.C. A1 GND A2
1
PIN
PIN
P102
P103
P104
WHITE
ORANGE
BROWN
GREEN
WHITE
ORANGE
BROWN
GREEN
YELLOW
BLUE
2
3
4
5
6
7
8.If you are connecting alarm inputs and outputs, attach the supplied 4- and 6-pin Alarm
Connectors with flying lead wires to the appropriate incoming alarm wires.
Figure 2.4 Alarm and relay connectors
14-pin Alarm Connector
(P102)
26-pin Alarm In Connector
(P103)
37-pin Relay Connector
(P104)
Pin DescriptionPin DescriptionPin Description
1Alarm Out 11Alarm In 31Normally Open
2Alarm Out 22Alarm In 42COM
3Alarm Out 3‡3Alarm In 53Normally Closed
4Alarm Ground4Alarm In 64Earth Ground
5Alarm In 75Analog Alarm 1
6Alarm Ground6Analog Alarm 2
7Ground
9.If you are connecting supervised alarms and relays, attach the supplied 7-pin Relay
Connector to the appropriate incoming wires. Refer to Figure 2.4, Page 19, above, for the
wire connections. Refer to Section 6 Alarms and Relay Connections, page 79 for more
details about wiring alarms and relays.
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P101
1 2 3
6 5 4 3 2 16 5 4 3 2 1
P106
XF102XF103
XF101
J10
1
J1
(LED)
P107
5 4 3 2 1
GND TXD RXD C+ C-
P105
GND TXD RXD C+ C-
HTR DOME
a
24V NC 24V
2.4.3Power Supply Box Connections
The following figure is a detailed illustration of the Pendant Arm Power Supply Box, which
includes the fuse specifications.
TRANSFORMER
(115/230VAC
MODELS
0
(FUSE
2
Figure 2.5 Pendant arm power supply box
1Ground Screw6In/Out; 1/2 in. (15 mm) NPS Fitting
2From Harness7P101 Connector; Power In
3In/Out; 1/2 in. (15 mm) NPS Fitting 8P106 Connector; Control In/Out
4Video9P105 Connector; Control to Dome
4a UTP/ Ethernet
(Ethernet for VG5 700 Series only)
10 Power In; 3/4 in. (20 mm) NPS Fitting
524 VAC to Dome11 Control Data and Video In/Out; 3/4 in. (20 mm)
NPS Fitting
WARNING!
Fuse replacement by qualified service personnel only. Replace with same type fuse.
24 VT 5.0 AT 2.0 AT 3.15 A
Fuse Specifications
VoltsXF101 MainsXF102 CameraXF103 Heater
115 VT 1.6 AT 2.0 AT 3.15 A
230 VT 0.8A T 2.0 AT 3.15 A
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The following table lists the Power Supply Box connectors:
No.ConnectorPin 1Pin 2Pin 3Pin 4Pin 5Pin 6
GroundGrounding Screw
P101115/230 VAC or
24 VAC Power In
P105Control to Dome
(Arm Harness)
P106Control In/OutC-
P10724 VAC Power
(Arm Harness)
Tab le 2 .1 Power Supply Box Connections
LineNCNeutral
C(Biphase)C+(Biphase)
(Biphase)C+(Biphase)
Dome
24 VAC
Dome
24 VAC
Earth
Ground
Earth
Ground
Earth
Ground
RXD (+)
(RS-232/485)
RXD (+)
(RS-232/485)
Heater
(24 VAC)
TXD (-)
(RS-232/485)
TXD (-)
(RS-232/485)
Heater
(24 VAC)
Signal
Ground
Signal
Ground
2.5Route Power through Intermediate Power Supply Box
You may route the main power supply through a VG4-PSU1 (120 V transformer) or through a
VG4-PSU2 (230 V transformer) Power Supply Box before connecting the power to a VG4-PA0
(24 V, no transformer) Power Supply Box. The main issue with this configuration is that the 5pin power out connector from the VG4-PSU1 or VG4-PSU2 does not match to the 3-pin power
input of the VG4-PA0 power supply. The illustration below depicts:
–A VG4-PSU1/VG4-PSU2 Power Supply Box.
–The main power supply connected to the P101 connector and to the grounding screw.
–The 24 VAC power out wire connected to the P107 heater power connectors.
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P101
1 2 3
6 5 4 3 2 1
6 5
6 5 4 3 2 1
06P105
P107
XF102XF103
XF101
5 4 3 2 1
J10
J
1
(LED)
VG4-PSU1 / VG4-PSU2
HTR DOME
)
24V NC 24V
10
2
FUSE
FUSE)
P1
ND
XD
XD C+ C-
GND XD XD C+ C-
Figure 2.6 VG4-PSU1/VG4-PSU2 Power Supply Box
1120/230 VAC Power In5Transformer
2Ground Wire6In/Out Conduit (1/2 in. [15 mm] NPS Fitting
3P101 Connector724 VAC Power Out to VG4-PA0
4P107 Connector
To properly wire the incoming high voltage and the outgoing low voltage lines, refer to this
table:
No.ConnectorPin 1Pin 2Pin 3Pin 4Pin 5Pin 6
GroundGrounding Screw
P101115/230 VAC Power InLineNCNeutral
P10724 VAC Power
OutEarth
Ground
Heater
(24 VAC)
Heater
(24 VAC)
Tab le 2 .2 VG4-PSU1/VG4-PSU2 Power Supply Box Connections
1.Route the high voltage 115/230 VAC lines through the conduit fitting on the left side of
the box. The Power Supply Box with a transformer comes with a barrier that separates
the high voltage side on the left, from the low voltage 24 VAC side on the right.
2.Cut and trim the high voltage 115/230 VAC power and ground wires with sufficient slack
to reach their connector terminal in the box, but not so long as to be pinched by or to
obstruct closing the cover door.
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P101
24V NC 24V
1 2 3
P107
5 4 3 2 1
HTR DOME
3.Attach the supplied 3-pin power plug to the incoming high voltage power wires in the
box. Refer to connector P101 in Table 2.2, Page 22 and to the image below for an
illustration of these connections:
Figure 2.7 Incoming 115/230 VAC power supply
4.Attach the ground wire to the grounding screw.
5.Connect three wires to the P107 Power Out connector to route the 24 VAC power supply
to the VG4-PA0 Power Supply Box.
a.Connect the first wire to pin 5 (HN: Heater Neutral) connector.
b.Connect the second wire to pin 4 (HL: Heater Line) connector.
c.Connect the third wire to pin 3 (Earth Ground) connector.
Refer to connector P107 in Table 2.2 and to the image below for an illustration of
these connections:
Figure 2.8 Outgoing 24 VAC power supply
WARNING!
Ensure that you connect the outgoing power supply wires to the P107 heater connectors (HN
and HL). The heater power (XF103) fuse can handle a higher amperage (3.15 A) than the
camera power (XF102) fuse (2.0 A).
6.Route the 24 VAC outgoing power supply wires into the VG4-PA0 power supply box
through the conduit fitting on the left side of the box.
7.Cut and trim the 24 VAC power and ground wires with sufficient slack to reach their
connector terminal in the box, but not so long as to be pinched by or to obstruct closing
the cover door.
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XD
C
G
XD
C
P101
1 2 3
6 5 4 3 2 1
6 5
6 5 4 3 2 1
P107
XF102 XF103
XF101
5 4 3 2 1
J10
J
(LED)
HTR DOME
)
)
24V NC 24V
8.Attach the supplied 3-pin power plug to the incoming 24 VAC power wires in the box, as
illustrated below.
101
2
FUSE
FUSE)
FUSE
P106 P105
GND
ND
XD
+ C-
+ C-
Figure 2.9 VG4-PA0 Power Supply Box
1 Incoming 24 VAC Power Supply Wires (from VG4-PSU1/VG4-PSU2 power supply box)
2 Ground Wire
3 P101 Connector
4 Control Data and Video In/Out Wires
9.Follow the instructions in Section 2.6 Attach Pendant Arm to Power Supply Box, page 25, to
continue the installation.
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2.6Attach Pendant Arm to Power Supply Box
The bottom hinge pin of the Pendant Arm is provided with a Hinge Pin Stop to hold the hinge
open while attaching the arm to the Power Supply Box.
1.Compress the bottom hinge pin by pushing the pin lever downward and rotating it
behind the Hinge Pin Stop.
Figure 2.10 Pendant Arm to Power Box Hinge Alignment
2.Open the top hinge by pushing its pin lever up and holding it.
NOTICE!
Both Hinge Pins must be fully compressed to open (unlock) the hinges of the Pendant Arm
and before proceeding to the next step.
3.While continuing to hold the top hinge pin open and align the top and bottom hinges of
the Pendant Arm to their mating points on the Power Supply Box. See Figure 2.10, above,
for an illustration.
4.Once you have the hinges aligned, release the top hinge pin to engage its mating hinge on
the power box. Then release the bottom hinge pin from the Hinge Pin Stop to lock the
Pendant Arm to the Power Supply Box.
WARNING!
Serious injury or death can occur if the hinge pins of the Pendant Arm are not fully engaged
(locked) to the Power Supply Box. Exercise caution before releasing the Pendant Arm.
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2.7Make Connections in Power Supply Box
Refer to Table 2.2, Page 22 to locate the various connectors in the power supply box and make
the following connections detailed below.
Figure 2.11 Pendant Arm connections to Power Supply Box
1.Attach the earth ground wire (item 1 in the illustration above) to the grounding screw on
the left side of the power box.
2.Connect the 6-pin Control In/Out Plug, installed previously, to its mating connector P106
in the power box. If this product is a Fiber Optic model this step is not required, since all
control data is sent through the fiber cable.
3.Connect the 6-pin Control to Dome Plug from the Pendant Connector Harness to its
matting connector P105 in the power box. (For Fiber Optic model connect to the P106
connector.)
Control DataCoax Video24 VAC PowerUTP Video/Ethernet
(Ethernet for VG5 700 Series only)
Alarm InputsAlarm OutputsRelaysGrounding Strap
WARNING!
Do not connect the RJ45 connector unless using UTP video or Ethernet.
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4.Connect the 5-pin, 24 VAC to Dome Plug from the Pendant Connector Harness to its
corresponding color mating connector P107 on the right side of the box.
5.Connect the BNC plug (male connector) of the coax cable with ferrite (refer to
Figure 2.11, item 2) to the BNC jack connector from the Pendant Connector Harness and
slide its plastic cover over the connection. Section 2.4.1 Coaxial Cable Connections, page 17.
6.To connect alarm inputs and relay outputs, connect the 4-pin Alarms Out, the 6-pin
Alarms In and the 7-pin Relay connectors from the Pendant Connector Harness to their
mating connectors, installed previously, to the incoming alarm wires.
7.Connect the 3-pin Power In Plug, installed previously, to its matting connector P101 on
the left side of the box.
8.If installing a Fiber Optic model attach the incoming ST fiber plug, installed previously, to
its mating connector on the Fiber Optic Module in the power supply box. Then attach the
video BNC plug to the BNC jack (female connector) of the coax cable with ferrite and
slide the plastic cover over the connection. Then, connect the BNC plug (male connector)
of the coax cable with ferrite to the BNC connector from the Pendant Connector Harness
and slide its plastic cover over the connection. Refer to Section 5 Cable and Wire Standards, page 70 for fiber optic specifications.
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V
(GND)
FUSE)
FUSE
FUSE)
24V NC 24
GND TXD RXD C+ C-
Figure 2.12 Optional Fiber Optic Module
1Transformer6ST Connector (Fiber)
2BNC to Dome7Power In
3In/Out8Data In/Out
4From Arm Harness9Coax with Ferrite
5In/Out
9.If using UTP for video, connect the incoming RJ45 video connector, installed previously,
to its mating connector from the Pendant Connector Harness. Refer to Section 5 Cable and Wire Standards, page 70 for connections and specifications.
10. Attach the grounding strap of the Pendant Arm to the Power Supply Box. Refer to
Figure 2.11.
11. After making the harness connections to the Power Supply Box, rotate the Pendant Arm
to close and seal the Power Supply Box and tighten the two (2) captive screws to
10-12 N-m (90-105 in.-lbs).
12. Refer to Section 2.10 Attach Pendant to Arm and Tighten, page 35, to continue the VG5
AutoDome Installation procedure.
NOTICE!
After all wiring is complete, close the cover door and tighten the two (2) captive screws on
the cover door to 10-12 N-m (90-105 in.-lbs) to ensure the Power Supply Box is watertight.
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2.8Installing the VG4-A-ARMPLATE
This section provides instructions to install a wall, corner, or mast mount with the VG4-AARMPLATE Mounting Plate instead of a Power Supply Box.
CAUTION!
You must route the main power supply through a 120/230 VAC transformer (VG4-PSU1 or
VG4-PSU2 power supply box) before connecting the power to a 24 VAC AutoDome.
WARNING!
A stud diameter of 6.4 mm (1/4 inch) to 8 mm (5/16 inch) able to withstand a 120 kg (265 lb)
pull-out force is recommended. The mounting material must be able to withstand this pull out
force. For example, 19-mm (3/4-inch) minimum for plywood.
1.For a Corner installation:
a.Secure the Corner Plate to the wall corner using four (4) studs (not included).
b.Secure the Mounting Plate to the Corner Plate using the four (4) 3/8 x 1-3/4-inch
bolts and split lock washers (supplied).
2.For a Mast or pole installation:
The metal straps included with the Mast mount accommodate a pole with a diameter of
100–380 mm (4–15 in.). You must use a banding tool (sold separately) for a mast or pole
installation. In addition, you must obtain a 3/4 in. (20-mm) right angle conduit connector
through which you route the wires that connect to the pendent arm.
a.Follow the instructions provided with the banding tool to securely mount the Mast
Plate to the pole. Contact your Bosch Sales Representative to order Banding Tool
P/N TC9311PM3T.
b.Secure the Mounting Plate to the Mast Plate using the four (4) 3/8 x 1-3/4-inch bolts
and split lock washers (supplied).
c.Remove one of the rubber gaskets from the Mounting Plate.
d.Once the Mounting Plate (item 1, below) is attached to the Mast Plate (item 2),
connect the right angle conduit (item 3) to the Mounting Plate through the empty
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2.8.1Attach the Pendant Arm to the Mounting Plate
The bottom hinge pin of the Pendant Arm is provided with a Hinge Pin Stop to hold the hinge
open while attaching the arm to the Mounting Plate.
1.Compress the bottom hinge pin by pushing the pin lever downward and rotating it
behind the Hinge Pin Stop.
Figure 2.13 Connect Pendant Arm to Mounting Plate
2.Open the top hinge by pushing its pin lever up and holding it.
Note: Both Hinge Pins must be fully compressed to open (unlock) the hinges of the
Pendant Arm and before proceeding to the next step.
3.While continuing to hold the top hinge pin open, align the top and bottom hinges of the
Pendant Arm to their mating points on the Mounting Plate. Refer to Figure 2.13, above,
for an illustration.
4.Once you have the hinges aligned, release the top hinge pin to engage its mating hinge on
the Mounting Plate. Then release the bottom hinge pin from the Hinge Pin Stop to lock
the Pendant Arm to the Mounting Plate.
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2.8.2Route and Connect Wires to a Power Supply Box
The illustration below depicts the power and control cables connected to the Pendant Arm:
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1.Route all incoming wires through one of the conduits at the bottom of the Mounting
Plate. For a mast mount, route all wires through the right-angle conduit.
2.Attach the water-tight plug to the other conduit.
3.Attach the grounding spade terminal (item 1, below) to one of the spade terminals inside
the Mounting Plate.
Figure 2.15 Mounting Plate - Inside Detail
Ref. Description
1Grounding lug with two spade terminals
2Earth ground lug with crimp ring terminal
3Wire input conduit holes
4.Connect the incoming 24 VAC power wires to the 5-pin, 24 VAC Power In mating
connector (supplied with the Mounting Plate kit) for the Dome and for the Heater.
5.Attach the grounding spade from the 5-pin mating connector (item 1, Figure 2.15) to the
other spade terminal inside the mounting plate.
6.Attach the 5-pin Power In mating connector to the 24 VAC Power cable (cable 2)
connected to the pendant.
7.Remove the mating connector from the Relay Contacts cable (cable 3).
8.Connect the incoming relay contact wires to the mating connector. Then, reattach the
mating connector to the Relay Contacts cable.
9.Attach a BNC connector to the incoming video coax cable. If using UTP for video attach
an RJ45 plug to the incoming UTP cable. If installing a Fiber Optic model, attach an ST
fiber plug to the optic fiber cable. Refer to Section 5 Cable and Wire Standards, page 70,
for the different methods of transmitting video and control protocols, and wire
specifications.
Note: Do not connect the RJ45 connector unless using UTP video.
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10. If using a coax cable, connect the incoming coax cable to the BNC jack (female connector
enclosed by the plastic cover) on the coax cable with ferrite. Slide the plastic cover over
the connection. Refer to Section 2.4.1 Coaxial Cable Connections, page 17.
11. Connect the BNC plug (male connector) of the coax cable with ferrite to the BNC jack
connector from the Pendant Connector Harness and slide its plastic cover over the
connection. Section 2.4.1 Coaxial Cable Connections, page 17.
12. If using UTP for video, connect the incoming RJ45 video connector, installed previously,
to the UTP Video/Ethernet cable (cable 5). Refer to Section 5 Cable and Wire Standards, page 70, for detailed wire and connection information.
13. Connect the outgoing alarm wires to the flying leads coming from the 4-pin Alarm
Outputs cable (cable 6).
14. Connect the incoming alarms wires to the flying leads coming from the 6-pin Alarm Inputs
cable (cable 7).
15. Connect the incoming serial communication wires to the 6-pin mating connector supplied
with the VG4-A-ARMPLATE kit. Ensure that the 100 Ω resistor remains connected to the
Biphase C- and the Biphase C+ terminals. Remove the resistor only in the following cases:
–If the AutoDome is not the last AutoDome in a daisy chain.
–If the Biphase C- and the Biphase C+ terminals receive a line input audio signal.
Refer to Section 5 Cable and Wire Standards, page 70, for detailed wire and connection
information.
16. Attach the 6-pin serial communication mating connector to the Serial Communication
(cable 8) cable.
17. Connect the Earth ground wire, if available, to the crimp ring terminal inside the
Mounting Plate. Refer to Figure 2.15 above.Note: The Earth ground is not provided with the VG4-A-ARMPLATE kit; it is a ground
connection made at the installed location.
18. After making the harness connections to the Mounting Plate, rotate the Pendant Arm to
close and tighten the two (2) captive screws to 10-12 N-m (90-105 in.-lbs).
NOTICE! After all wiring is complete, close the cover door and tighten the two (2) captive
screws on the cover door to 10-12 N-m (90-105 in.-lbs).
2.9Prepare Pendant for Installation
The inside of the pendant housing contains packing material to safeguard the camera during
shipping. You must remove the packing material before attaching the pendant to the mount,
by removing the bubble.
1.Open the top of the box containing the pendant housing, and remove the top foam insert.
2.Remove the pendant housing from the box and from the plastic bag and place the
pendant housing back into the packing box, bubble facing up.
Reserve all packing material in case you must return the unit.
3.Using both hands, apply a clockwise (looking down at the dome) rotational force on the
Pendant Bubble Assembly to set the bubble latch.
4.Insert a small (2 mm) straight blade screw driver into the bubble release opening in the
bubble trim-ring to release the lock, and then remove the screwdriver. See the figure
below.
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5.Rotate the Bubble Assembly counterclockwise approximately 20 degrees until the bubble
assembly releases from the Pendant Housing.
Figure 2.16 Pendant Bubble Release Opening
6.Remove the foam inserts surrounding the camera module.
7.If you plan to use the RS232 or the RS485 protocol to control the dome, refer to either
Section 5.4.2 Controlling the AutoDome via the RS232 Protocol, page 74, or
Section 5.4.3 Controlling the AutoDome via the RS485 Protocol, page 75, for instructions.
Then, proceed to the next step.
8.Re-insert the Bubble assembly into the Pendant housing, and rotate it clockwise (looking
down at the dome) until it locks. The latch mechanism makes a click when it locks.
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a
b
2.10Attach Pendant to Arm and Tighten
NOTICE!
Before attaching the AutoDome Pendant, visually inspect the dome and arm connectors for
any blocked pin holes or bent pins.
1.Tilt the bottom of the dome toward the pendant arm base and place the mounting hook,
located on top of the dome housing, over the recessed hinge pin of the arm.
Figure 2.17 Attach Pendant to Arm
1Tilt up.
2Hook and drop.
2a Recessed Hinge Pin
2b Dome Connector
3Rotate down to engage dome connector.
4Tighten the two (2) mounting screws to a minimum torque of 10-12 N-m
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2.Drop the dome housing down slightly to engage the dome housing hook on the Pendant
Arm hinge pin, allowing the dome to rotate around the pin.
3.Rotate the dome housing down to a vertical position and gently push upward to engage
the connector on top of the dome housing.
CAUTION!
If you feel any resistance when rotating the dome housing or when engaging the connector,
stop immediately and start over.
4.Hold the Pendant housing in position while tightening the two (2) 5-mm Allen head
mounting screws on top of the housing to 10-12 N-m (90-105 in.-lbs).
CAUTION!
You must tighten the two mounting screws to a minimum torque of 10-12 N-m (90-105 in.-lbs)
to ensure a proper seal between the arm and the housing.
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3Installing Roof Parapet and Pipe Mounts
3.1Unpacking
This equipment should be unpacked and handled with care. If an item appears to have been
damaged in shipment, notify the shipper immediately.
Verify that all the parts listed in the product's Parts List below are included. If any items are
missing, notify your Bosch Security Systems Sales or Customer Service Representative. Refer
to Section 1.4 Customer Support and Service, page 12, for contact information.
The original packing carton is the safest container in which to transport the unit and must be
used if returning the unit for service. Save it for possible future use.
3.1.1Parts List
The following table lists the optional parts you may need for attaching a Pendant to the Roof
Parapet and Pipe mount packages:
Mounting OptionsPart Numbers
Parapet (Roof) Mount with one of the following Power Supply Boxes:VG4-A-9230
–Power Supply Box with 120 VAC transformer
or 230 VAC transformer
–Power Supply Box with Fiber Optic Module and 120 VAC transformer,
or 230 VAC transformer
–Power Supply Box without transformer (24 VAC) and with Fiber Optic
Module
Optional Flat Roof Mount Adapter for VG4-A-9230 Mount (not included)LTC 9230/01
Pipe Mount with one of the following Power Supply Boxes:VG4-A-9543
–Power Supply Box with transformer 120 VAC
or 230 VAC transformer
–Power Supply Box with Fiber Optic Module and 120 VAC transformer
or 230 VAC transformer
–Power Supply Box without transformer (24 VAC) and with Fiber Optic
Module
VG4-A-PSU1
VG4-A-PSU2
VG4-A-PSU1F
VG4-A-PSU2F
VG4-A-PSU0F
VG4-A-PSU1
VG4-A-PSU2
VG4-A-PSU1F
VG4-A-PSU2F
VG4-A-PSU0F
3.1.2Description
Chapter 3 details how to install a VG5 AutoDome to a Roof Parapet or to a Pipe mount. Any
differences to the installation between these two mounting systems are noted. Refer to
Section 2 Installing the Pendant Arm Wall, Corner, and Mast (Pole) Mounts if you are installing a
Pendant Arm to a Wall, Corner, or Mast (or pole) or refer to Section 4 Installing the In-Ceiling Mount if you are mounting an In-ceiling AutoDome.
The VG4-A-9230 Series are stationary mounts intended for rooftop parapet vertical walls. They
are made of light weight aluminum with a corrosion-resistant finish and are used for all Bosch
AutoDome Cameras up to a rated load of 29 kg (64 lb). These mounts can be fitted to the
inside or outside of parapet walls and can swivel for ease of positioning and for servicing the
AutoDome.
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3.1.3Tools Required
–5 mm Allen wrench (supplied)
–Small straight blade screwdrivers ~ 2.5 mm (0.1 in.) – 3.1 mm (1/8 in.)
–Medium straight blade screwdriver
–No. 1 and No. 2 Phillips screwdrivers
–Socket wrench and 9/16 in. socket
–Pipe Wrench
–Barrel connector (if installing a fiber optic model)
3.2Pre-installation Check List
1.Determine the location and distance for the power supply box based on its voltage and
current consumption. Refer to Section 5 Cable and Wire Standards, page 70 for wiring
information and distances.
2.Use only UL listed liquid tight strain reliefs for conduits to the Power Supply Box to
ensure that water cannot enter the box. You must use water tight conduits and fittings to
meet NEMA 4 standards.
NOTICE!
Power and I/O cabling must be routed separately inside different permanently earthed metal
conduits.
3.Install all rough wiring including: power, control, video coax, alarms I/O, relay I/O, and
fiber optic cabling. Refer to Section 5 Cable and Wire Standards, page 70 for video and
control protocol methods.
4.If you plan to use the RS232 or RS485 protocol to control the AutoDome, refer to
Section 5.4.2 Controlling the AutoDome via the RS232 Protocol, page 74, or
Section 5.4.3 Controlling the AutoDome via the RS485 Protocol, page 75, for instructions on
configuring the AutoDome to accept these protocols.
WARNING!
External interconnecting cables are to be installed in accordance to NEC, ANSI/NFPA70 (for
US application) and Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1 (for CAN application) and in
accordance to local country codes for all other countries.
Branch circuit protection incorporating a 20 A, 2-pole Listed Circuit Breaker or Branch Rated
Fuses are required as part of the building installation. A readily accessible 2-pole disconnect
device with a contact separation of at least 3 mm must be incorporated.
5.Choose the appropriate VG5 AutoDome model (indoor or outdoor) for the environment in
which it will be used.
6.If this AutoDome installation utilizes the AutoTracker feature, refer to
Section A Installation Notes for AutoTracker, page 85, before mounting the AutoDome.
7.Choose the appropriate mounting kit to use depending on the location of the AutoDome:
Parapet (Roof) mount or the Pipe mount.
CAUTION!
Select a rigid mounting location to prevent excessive vibration to the AutoDome camera.
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3.3Mount Power Supply Box
Before mounting the Power Supply Box decide if you will be wiring the box through the holes
in the bottom or back of the box. If wiring the box through the back, move the two (2) seal
plugs to the bottom holes before mounting.
NOTICE!
Use 3/4-inch NPS (20-mm) fittings for the holes on the bottom and back of the box. Use 1/2inch NPS (15-mm) fittings for the side holes. Refer to Section 3.1.1 Parts List, page 37, for an
illustration.
Figure 3.1 Wall Mount Power Supply with Optional Trim Skirt
1.Use the wall mount template supplied in the packaging box to locate the four (4)
mounting holes for the Power Supply Box.
2.Drill four (4) holes for the mounting anchors. If installing outdoors, apply a weatherproof
sealant around each hole at the mounting surface.
3.Place the Power Supply Box into the optional Trim Skirt.
4.Secure the Power Supply Box to the wall using four (4) corrosion-resistant stainless steel
studs (not included).
NOTICE!
A stud diameter of 6.4 mm (1/4 in.) or 8 mm (5/16 in.), able to withstand a 120 kg (265 lb)
pull-out force is recommended.
5.Attach the 3/4 in. (20 mm) watertight pipe fittings (not supplied) to the holes of the
Power Supply Box through which you will run the power, video, and control data wires.
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3.3.1Attach Cover Door
1.Compress the bottom hinge pin by pushing the pin lever down and then rotate it behind
the Hinge Pin Stop. The power box Cover Door provides a Hinge Pin Stop to hold the
bottom hinge open while attaching the door.
o
90
HTR DOME
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
24V NC 24V
GND T XD R XD C+ C- GND T XD R XD C+ C-
Figure 3.2 Align Cover Door Hinge to Power Box
1Power Supply Box5Hold Hinge Pin Open
2Cover Door6 Open Position
3Align Top Hinge7Hinge Pin Stop
4Align Bottom Hinge
2.Open the top hinge by pushing its pin lever outward and holding it open.
Note: Both Hinge Pins must be fully compressed to open (unlock) the female hinges of
the Cover Door before proceeding to the next step.
3.While holding the top hinge pin open, position the Cover Door to the Power Supply Box
and align its hinges.
4.When the hinges are aligned, release the top hinge pin to engage its mating hinge on the
power box. Then release the bottom hinge pin from the Hinge Pin Stop to complete
attaching the Cover Door to the Power Supply Box.
NOTICE! After all wiring is complete, close the cover door and tighten the two (2) captive
screws on the cover door to 10-12 N-m (90-105 in.-lbs) to ensure the Power Supply Box is
watertight.
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3.4Route Wires and Attach Connectors
Power wires must be routed to the left (front) side of the Power Supply Box through a
separate conduit. All video, control, and alarm wires must be routed through a second conduit
to the right side of the box. Refer to Section 5 Cable and Wire Standards, page 70 for methods
of transmitting video and data, and for wire specifications.
WARNING!
External interconnecting cables are to be installed in accordance to NEC, ANSI/NFPA70 (for
US application) and Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1 (for CAN application) and in
accordance to local country codes for all other countries.
Branch circuit protection incorporating a 20 A, 2-pole Listed Circuit Breaker or Branch Rated
Fuses are required as part of the building installation. A readily accessible 2-pole disconnect
device with a contact separation of at least 3 mm must be incorporated.
CAUTION!
A VG5 600 Series AutoDome installation using coaxial cable to transmit video, either through a
direct coaxial connection or through a fiber optic module, requires that you use the coaxial
cable with ferrite shipped with the AutoDome pendant. The cable only connects to the
AutoDome video output one way.
3.4.1Coaxial Cable Connections
If you are using coaxial cable to connect an AutoDome to a head-end system, you must use the
coax cable with ferrite included in the AutoDome packaging. The following illustration shows
the components of this cable:
4BNC Jack (female connector)
You must connect the incoming coax cable (from the head-end) to the BNC jack (item 4
above) on the ferrite cable and connect the BNC plug (item 1) of the ferrite cable to the BNC
connector on the Pipe Interface Board.
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GND TXD RXD C+ C-GND TXD RXD C+ C-
P101
P106P105
P107
XF102XF103
XF101
5 4 3 2 1
J10
J101
(LED)
HTR DOME
24V NC 24V
)
)
)
3.4.2Methods for Routing Wires
There are two possible methods to route the video, control, and alarm wires:
–One is to route the video, control, and alarm wires through the conduit fitting on the right
(front) side of the Power Supply Box and out to the AutoDome Interface Board.
2
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
Figure 3.4 VG4-A-PSU1 or VG4-A-PSU2 Power Supply Box
1120 VAC/230 VAC Power In5Coax, UTP Video, or Ethernet Wire
(Ethernet for VG5 700 Series only)
2P101 Connector6Control Wire
3Ground Connection724 VAC Power Out
4Transformer8P107 Connector
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GND TXD RXD C+ C-GND TXD RXD C+ C-
P101
P106P105
P107
XF102XF103
XF101
5 4 3 2 1
J10
J101
(LED)
HTR DOME
24V NC 24V
)
)
)
BNC
J102
P107P101
P102
P103
P104
P106
J101
AGND
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
AGND
OUT 3
OUT 2
OUT 1
P105
–The second method is to bypass the Power Supply Box and route the video, control, and
alarm wires directly to the Interface Board. You connect only the power wires inside the
Power Supply Box.
2
FUSE
FUSE
FUSE
Figure 3.5 VG4-A-PSU1 or VG4-A-PSU2 Power Supply Box Connected to Pipe Interface Board
VG4-A-PSU1/VG4-A-PSU2Pipe Interface Board
1120 VAC/230 VAC Power In7P101 Connector
2P101 Connector8P107 Connector
3Ground Connection924 VAC Power In (to AutoDome)
4Transformer10Earth Ground
524 VAC Power Out1124 VAC Power In (to AutoDome)
6P107 Connector1224 VAC Power In (to Heater)
1324 VAC Power In (to Heater)
14AutoDome Power
15Heater Power
NOTICE!
Fiber Optic Models require that the Biphase control wires be routed from the Power Supply
Box P106 connector out to the Pipe Interface Board P105 connector.
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3.4.3Wiring the Power Supply Box
1.Route the high voltage 115/230 VAC lines through the conduit fitting on the left side of
the box.
NOTICE!
The Power Supply Box with transformer comes with a barrier that separates the high voltage
side on the left from the low voltage 24 VAC side on the right.
2.Cut and trim the high voltage 115/230 VAC power and ground wires with sufficient slack
to reach their connector terminal in the box, but not so long as to be pinched by or to
obstruct closing the Cover Door. Refer to Section 3.1.1 Parts List, page 37, for connector
location.
3.Attach the supplied 3-pin Power Plug to the incoming high voltage power wires in the
box. Refer to connector P101 in Table 3.1, Page 47.
4.If you are using UTP for video, route the UTP cable out to where the AutoDome will be
mounted. Refer to Section 5 Cable and Wire Standards, page 70 for fiber optic
specifications.
5.Route the low power 24 VAC wires from the right side of the Power Supply Box out to
where the AutoDome will be mounted. Attach the supplied 5-pin 24 VAC Dome plug to
the wire ends inside the box. Refer to connector P107 in Table 3.1, Page 47.
NOTICE!
All video, control, and alarm wires either pass through the Power Supply Box or by-pass it and
connect directly to the Pipe Interface Board.
3.4.4Wiring the Fiber Optic Model
1.If installing a Fiber Optic model, bring the fiber optic cable into the right side of the
power supply box.
2.If installing a Fiber Optic model attach the incoming ST fiber plug, installed previously, to
its mating connector on the Fiber Optic Module in the power supply box. Refer to
Section 5 Cable and Wire Standards, page 70 for fiber optic specifications.
NOTICE!
You will need a barrel connector (not supplied) to connect the BNC connector from the Pipe
Interface Board coax cable to the Fiber Optic Module BNC connector.
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GND TXD RXD C+ C-
)
3.Route the control wires from the Power Supply to the Pipe Interface Board. Then attach
the supplied six (6) pin control data connector to the wires in the Power Supply Box.
(GND)
FUSE)
FUSE
FUSE)
24V NC 24V
1Transformer5In/Out
2BNC to Dome6ST Connector (Fiber)
3In/Out7Power In
4From Arm Harness8Data In/Out
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T
G
C
C
P101
1 2 3
P107
XF102XF103
XF101
5 4 3 2 1
J10
1
J1
(LED)
G
C
C
HTR DOME
24V NC 24V
3.4.5Power Supply Box Connections
The following figure is a detailed illustration of the Roof or Pipe Mount Power Supply Box,
which includes the fuse specifications.
0
NTRO
IN/OU
+
NDXD
5 4 3 2 1
NDXD
-
2
N
+
-
1Ground Screw5Power In
2Transformer (115/230 VAC Modes) 6In/Out; 1/2 in. (15 mm) NPS Fitting
3In/Out to Dome7Power In; 3/4 in. (20 mm) NPS Fitting
424 VAC to Dome Interface Board8Control Data and Video In/Out; 3/4 in. (20 mm)
NPS Fitting
WARNING!
Fuse replacement by qualified service personnel only. Replace with same type fuse.
Fuse Specifications
VoltsXF101 MainsXF102 CameraXF103 Heater
24 VT 5.0 AT 2.0 AT 3.15 A
115 VT 1.6 AT 2.0 AT 3.15 A
230 VT 0.8A T 2.0 AT 3.15 A
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The following table lists the Power Supply Box connectors:
No.ConnectorPin 1Pin 2Pin 3Pin 4Pin 5Pin 6
GroundGrounding Screw
P101115/230 VAC or 24
VAC Power In
P105Control to Dome
(Fiber Optic
Model)
P106Control In/Out
(Optional)
P10724 VAC Power to
Dome Plug
Tab le 3 .1 Power Box Connections
LineNCNeutral
C(Biphase)C+(Biphase)
C(Biphase)C+(Biphase)
Dome
24 VAC
Dome
24 VAC
Earth
Ground
Earth
Ground
Earth
Ground
RXD (+)
(RS-232/485)
RXD (+)
(RS-232/485)
Heater
(24 VAC)
TXD (-)
(RS-232/485)
TXD (-)
(RS-232/485)
Heater
(24 VAC)
Signal
Ground
Signal
Ground
3.5Installing the VG4-A-9230 Roof Parapet Mount
This section details the installation steps for the Roof Parapet Mount. If you are installing a
pipe mount, refer to Section 3.6 Installing the VG4-A-9543 Pipe Mount, page 50, for
instructions.
Figure 3.6 VGA-A-9230 Parapet Roof Mount
1.Determine the wall location on the roof for the AutoDome and use the Parapet wall
mount bracket as a template to mark the hole locations.
NOTICE! Allow enough room below the Parapet Mount Bracket to route the video, control and
alarm wires up through the Parapet arm. In certain installations you may have to lift the
Parapet arm for the AutoDome to clear the top of the wall when it is swung into position.
Provide enough slack in the wires to rotate the pipe arm over the roof and back when camera
maintenance is required.
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2.Prepare the mounting surface for the type of fastener by drilling holes for the mounting
anchors as required.
Figure 3.7 Parapet Wall Mount Bracket and Roof Mount Plate
1 Pipearm4 Apply sealant around each fastener hole
2 Parapet Wall Bracket5 Roof Mount Plate
3 3/8-16 SS Hex Head Bolt (supplied) 6 Use a minimum of six (6) fasteners (not
supplied). Eight (8) fastener holes shown.
NOTICE! Fasteners are not supplied with the Roof Parapet Mount Kit since it depends on the
material to which it is attached. The material must accommodate a minimum pull out strength
of 275 kg (600 lbs). For example, 19 mm (3/4 inch) minimum for plywood. Fasteners can
include bolts, studs, or lag bolts. All fasteners must be made of corrosion-resistant stainless
steel, with a diameter of 10 mm (3/8 inch).
All bolts must fully extend through the mounting surface and be secured with a flat washer,
lock washer and a nut. All studs must be anchored to concrete or welded to a steel backing
plate. Anchor bolts can be used for blind structures where there is no access to the rear.
3.Apply a weatherproof sealant around each fastener hole at the mounting surface.
4.Attach the Parapet Wall Bracket using at least six (6) stainless steel fasteners, three (3)
on each side (the bracket has eight (8) holes). Be careful not to over tighten the
fasteners because it may strip the threads. If attaching the parapet mount to a flat roof,
attach the optional LTC 9230/01 Roof Mount Plate to the roof and then attach the
Parapet Wall Bracket to the Roof Mount Plate.
5.Insert the Parapet Pipe Arm into the mounting bracket until it bottoms in the bracket.
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6.Remove the End Cap from the front of the arm and feed the video, control, and power
wires up through the bottom of the pipe arm and out the front end.
Figure 3.8 VG4-A-9230 Parapet Mount
1End Cap with O-ring
2Parapet Pipe Arm
31/4-20 SS Cap Screw
4Down Pipe
510-24 SS Pan Head Screw
7.Fold the video, control, and power wires back at the front end of the arm and route them
down and out through the Down Pipe. Then replace the End Cap.
8.Wrap at least five layers of Teflon tape around the Down Pipe threads.
9.Apply the supplied thread sealant to the Down Pipe threads:
–Make sure all surfaces are clean and dry.
–Apply a bead of sealant completely around the leading threads of the male fitting.
–Force the adhesive into the threads to thoroughly fill all voids.
10. Thread the Dome Cap onto the down pipe and tighten securely. See the illustration
below.
WARNING!
You must thread the Dome Cap onto the Down Pipe until it is tight. Failure to do so can result
in damage, serious injury, or death.
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12.7 cm
min.
11. Run a bead of RTV Silicon sealant around the down pipe/Dome Cap interface to seal any
gaps between the down pipe and the Dome Cap.
12. Proceed to Section 3.7 Wire the Pipe Interface Board, page 51.
NOTICE!
Use a guy-wire to aid in stabilizing the Parapet Arm. Replace the 1/4 inch cap screw with a
threaded 1/4-inch stainless steel eye bolt (not supplied). Loop the guy-wire through the eye
bolt and attach both ends to anchor spots on the roof. Refer to Figure 3.8, Page 49.
3.6Installing the VG4-A-9543 Pipe Mount
This section details the installation steps for the VG4-A-9543 Pipe Mount. If you are installing
the Roof Parapet mount, refer to Section 3.5 Installing the VG4-A-9230 Roof Parapet Mount, for
instructions.
NOTICE! Customer must supply 1-1/2 inch (NPS) pipe threaded on both ends with a minimum
length of 5 inches (12.7 cm).
Figure 3.10 Pipe Mount
1Gasket
2Flange
3Cap
1.Before installing the Top-Mounting Flange, ensure there is an adequate opening in the
ceiling or mounting structure for the wires to pass through.
2.Secure the pipe Flange with supplied gasket to the ceiling or other supporting structure
using four (4) 10-mm (3/8-inch) diameter fasteners.
NOTICE!
Each fastener must have a minimum pullout strength of 275 kg (600 lbs). The mounting
material must be able to withstand this pull-out force. For example, 19-mm (3/4-inch)
minimum for plywood.
3.Attach pipe (not supplied) to the Top-mounting Flange.
WARNING!
You must thread the pipe onto the Top-mounting Flange until it is tight. Failure to do so can
result in damage, serious injury or death.
4.Route the power, video, control, and alarm wires through the Top-Mounting Flange and
down the pipe.
5.Wrap at least five layers of Teflon tape around the threads.
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BNC
7
5
6
4
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
3
J102
P107P101
P102
P103
P104
P106
J101
AGND
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
AGND
OUT 3
OUT 2
OUT 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
P105
6.Apply the supplied thread sealant to the threads on the Pipe.
–Make sure all surfaces are clean and dry.
–Apply a bead of sealant completely around the leading threads of the male fitting.
–Force the adhesive into the threads to thoroughly fill all voids.
7.Thread the Pipe Cap onto the down pipe and tighten securely to prevent leaks. Refer to
Figure 3.10, Page 50.
WARNING!
You must thread the Dome Cap onto the pipe until it is tight. Failure to do so can result in
damage or serious injury or death.
3.7Wire the Pipe Interface Board
This section provides instructions for connecting wires and cables to the Pipe Interface
Board, as illustrated below. Refer to Section 5 Cable and Wire Standards, page 70 for cable and
wiring recommendations and specifications.
7Alarms In (EOLR Supervised, 1-2)P104AWG 26-167Ground
6Alarm 2
5Alarm 1
4Earth Ground
8Relay OutputP104AWG 26-163Normally Closed
2Common
1Normally Open
9Dome PowerP101AWG 18-143Dome 24 VAC
2Earth Ground
1Dome 24 VAC
10Heater PowerP107AWG 18-142Heater 24 VAC
1Heater 24 VAC
11RJ45 Ethernet or UTP Video
(Ethernet for VG5 700 Series only)
12To AutoDome
J101
3.7.1Wiring for Multiple AutoDomes
To wire multiple AutoDomes in a series, or “daisy chaining,” you must apply a terminating
resistor to the last dome of the series. The Interface Board is supplied with a 100 Ω
terminating resistor located between the Biphase terminals C- and C+ (pins 1 and 2) of the
P105 control connector (see item 5 in Figure 3.11 above). Remove the resistor from all but the
last AutoDome Interface Board. The maximum number of AutoDomes that can be daisy
chained is four (4).
If using the RS485 protocol for control, switch the terminating resistor from the Biphase C+
and C- terminals to the RxD+ and TxD- terminals (pins 4 and 5) of the P105 control connector
for the last dome (refer to item 6 in Figure 3.11 above).
3.7.2Connecting Wires to the Pipe Interface Board
The Pipe Interface Board contains all of the connectors for control, data, image, and power
wires. Follow the procedures below to make the proper connections.
WARNING!
Use a 24 VAC Class 2 power supply only.
1.Attach a BNC connector to the incoming video coax cable. Connect the incoming coax
cable to the BNC jack (female connector enclosed by the plastic cover) on the coax cable
with ferrite. Slide the plastic cover over the connection. Refer to Section 3.4.1 Coaxial Cable Connections, page 41.
2.Connect the BNC plug (male connector) of the coaxial cable with ferrite to its mating
connector J102 on the Pipe Interface Board.
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1
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
3
4
N.O. COM N.C. A1 GND A2
1
PIN
PIN
P102
P103
P104
WHITE
ORANGE
BROWN
GREEN
WHITE
ORANGE
BROWN
GREEN
YELLOW
BLUE
2
3
4
5
6
7
3.If using UTP for video, attach an RJ45 connector plug to the UTP cable and connect the
plug to its mating connector J101 on the Pipe Interface Board.
WARNING!
Do not connect the RJ45 connector unless using UTP video. This connection causes video
distortion.
4.Attach the control data in/out wires to their respective terminals on the P105 connector
on the Pipe Interface Board. Refer to Figure 3.11, Page 51, for an illustration of these
connections.
5.Connect the 24 VAC power wires to the P101 connector on the Pipe Interface Board. If
this model has a heater, connect the 24 VAC heater power wires to connector P107.
CAUTION!
To protect the AutoDome from damage due to cold temperatures, ensure that you connect the
24 VAC heater power wires to the P101 connector.
6.To connect alarm inputs and outputs, attach the supplied 6-pin Alarms In and the 4-pin
Alarms Out connector plugs with flying leads to the appropriate alarm wires. Then
connect the plugs to their mating connectors P103 and P102 on the Pipe Interface Board.
Figure 3.12 Alarm and Relay Connector Plugs
14-pin Alarm Connector
(P102)
26-pin Alarm In Connector
(P103)
37-pin Relay Connector
(P104)
Pin DescriptionPin DescriptionPin Description
1Alarm Out 11Alarm In 31Alarm Out 4 Normally Open
2Alarm Out 22Alarm In 42Alarm Out 4 COM
3Alarm Out 3‡3Alarm In 53Alarm Out 4 Normally Closed
4Alarm Ground4Alarm In 64Earth Ground
5Alarm In 75Analog Alarm 1
6Alarm Ground6Analog Alarm 2
7Ground
7.To connect supervised alarms and relays, attach the appropriate wires to their terminals
on the P104 connector on the Pipe Interface Board (see Figure 3.12, above). In addition,
refer to Section 6 Alarms and Relay Connections, page 79 for more details on wiring alarms
and relays.
Note: There is a slot located at the top of the Interface Board to tie the wires to the
circuit board with a cable tie.
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8.Insert the Pipe Interface Board into the down pipe and fasten the three (3) retaining
screws to secure the board to the Dome Cap.
CAUTION!
Be careful not to strip the threads when tightening the Pipe Interface Board retaining screws.
Figure 3.13 Pipe Interface Board to Dome Cap Assembly
The inside of the pendant housing contains packing material to safeguard the camera during
shipping. You must remove the packing material before attaching the pendant to the mount,
by removing the bubble.
1.Open the top of the box containing the pendant housing, and remove the top foam insert.
2.Remove the pendant housing from the box and from the plastic bag and place the
pendant housing back into the packing box, bubble facing up.
Reserve all packing material in case you must return the unit.
3.Using both hands, apply a clockwise (looking down at the dome) rotational force on the
Pendant Bubble Assembly to set the bubble latch.
4.Insert a small (2 mm) straight blade screw driver into the bubble release opening in the
bubble trim-ring to release the lock, and then remove the screwdriver. See the figure
below.
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5.Rotate the Bubble Assembly counterclockwise approximately 20 degrees until the bubble
assembly releases from the Pendant Housing.
Figure 3.14 Pendant Bubble Release Opening
6.Remove the foam inserts surrounding the camera module.
7.If you plan to use the RS232 or the RS485 protocol to control the dome, refer to either
Section 5.4.2 Controlling the AutoDome via the RS232 Protocol, page 74, or
Section 5.4.3 Controlling the AutoDome via the RS485 Protocol, page 75, for instructions.
Then, proceed to the next step.
8.Re-insert the Bubble assembly into the Pendant housing, and rotate it clockwise (looking
down at the dome) until it locks. The latch mechanism makes a click when it locks.
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b
c
3.9Attach Pendant to Pipe and Tighten
1.Before attaching the Pendant, visually inspect the Pendant dome and the Interface Board
connectors for any blocked pin holes and bent pins.
2.Tilt the Pendant enough to place its mounting hook on top of the its housing, over the
recessed hinge pin of the Dome Cap.
Figure 3.15 Pendant to Roof / Pipe Mount Attachment
1Tilt Dome
2Hook and drop
2a Dome Cap
2b Recessed Hinge Pin
2c Dome Connector
3Rotate down to engage dome connector
4Tighten the two (2) mounting screws to a minimum torque of 10-12 N-m
(90-105 in.-lbs)
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3.Drop the Pendant down slightly to engage the dome hook and hinge pin of the Dome
Cap, allowing the dome to rotate around the hinge pin.
4.Rotate the dome housing down to a vertical position and gently push upward to engage
the connector on top of the dome housing.
CAUTION!
If you feel any resistance when rotating the dome housing or when engaging the connector,
stop immediately and start over.
5.Hold the housing firmly in position and alternately tighten the two (2) 5-mm Allen head
mounting screws from above to a torque value of 10-12 N-m (90-105 in.-lbs).
CAUTION!
You must tighten the two mounting screws to a minimum torque of 10-12 N-m (90-105 in.-lbs)
to ensure a proper seal between the arm and the housing.
6.Rotate the arm to swing the AutoDome out from the roof and into position, if installing a
Parapet Roof Mount.
7.Tighten the three (3) 10-mm (3/8-inch) stainless steel hex bolts on the bracket to lock
the Parapet Arm in position. Refer to Figure 3.15, Page 56, for an illustration.
CAUTION!
Do not over tighten the bolts. The maximum torque is 34 N-m (25 ft-lb).
3.10Make Connections in the Power Supply Box
The following procedure references Figure 3.7, Page 48 to locate the various connectors in the
box and to make the proper connections.
1.Attach the earth ground wire to the grounding screw on the left side of the box.
2.Connect the 24 VAC to Dome plug, installed previously, to its mating connector P107 on
the right side of the box.
3.Connect the 115/230 VAC, 3-pin Power-in plug, installed previously, to its matting
connector P101 on the left side of the box.
3.10.1Connections for Fiber Optic Models
The following procedure references Figure 3.7, Page 48.
1.If installing a Fiber Optic model, attach the incoming ST fiber plug to its mating
connector on the Fiber Optic Module in the power box.
2.Connect the video BNC connector from the dome to the Fiber Optic Module BNC
connector.
NOTICE!
A BNC barrel connector (not supplied) is required to connect the male BNC of the dome to
the male BNC connector of the Fiber Optic Module.
3.Connect the six (6) control plugs from the dome, installed previously, to the P106 control
I/O connector in the Power Supply Box.
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4Installing the In-Ceiling Mount
4.1Unpacking
This equipment should be unpacked and handled with care. If an item appears to have been
damaged in shipment, notify the shipper immediately.
Verify that all the parts listed in the product's Parts List below are included. If any items are
missing, notify your Bosch Security Systems Sales or Customer Service Representative. Refer
to Section 1.4 Customer Support and Service, page 12, for contact information.
The original packing carton is the safest container in which to transport the unit and must be
used if returning the unit for service. Save it for possible future use.
NOTICE!
If your application of the VG5 Series AutoDome in-ceiling mount is required to meet the IP54
environmental rating you must obtain the optional VGA-IP54K-IC Gasket Kit and follow the
directions included with the kit.
4.1.1Parts List
The following table lists the parts included with the In-ceiling mount packages.
This chapter details how to install the AutoDome in an In-Ceiling Mount. The In-Ceiling
AutoDome camera is suitable for use in environmental air spaces. Refer to Section 2 Installing
the Pendant Arm Wall, Corner, and Mast (Pole) Mounts, or refer to Section 3 Installing Roof
Parapet and Pipe Mounts for these specific installations.
4.1.3Tools Required
–Straight slot screwdrivers ~ 2.5 mm (0.1 inch) – 3.1 mm (1/8 inch)
–No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
–Appropriate tool for cutting a hole in drywall or ceiling tile
–Pliers
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mm
inches
210.7
8.30
19.0
0.75
153.9
6.06
150.2
5.91
94.0
3.70
176.8
6.96
204.3
8.04
DIA.
4.2Pre-installation Check List
1.Determine the location and distance for the power supply box based on its voltage and
current consumption. Refer to Section 5 Cable and Wire Standards, page 70 for
specifications.
2.Install all rough wiring including: power, control, video, alarms I/O, relay I/O, and fiber
optic cabling.
3.If you plan to use the RS232 or RS485 protocol to control the AutoDome, refer to
Section 5.4.2 Controlling the AutoDome via the RS232 Protocol, page 74, or
Section 5.4.3 Controlling the AutoDome via the RS485 Protocol, page 75, for instructions on
configuring the AutoDome to accept these protocols.
WARNING!
24 VAC Class 2 power supply only.
4.A minimum of 216-mm (8 1/2-inch) of air space above the ceiling is required to install the
In-ceiling Mount.
5.If this AutoDome installation utilizes the AutoTracker feature, refer to
Section A Installation Notes for AutoTracker, page 85, before mounting the AutoDome.
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4.4Prepare Drywall Ceiling for Installation
1.Choose the desired location to mount the dome.
2.Use the bracket Base Plate as a template cut a 7 in. hole with a tolerance of ±1/8 in.
(177.8 mm ±2.2 mm) hole in the ceiling with a drywall utility saw or Jig Saw. Proceed to
Section 4.6 Wire the Interface Box, page 61, for further instructions.
4.5Prepare Suspension Ceiling for Installation
1.Choose the desired location to mount the dome, and remove an adjacent ceiling tile.
2.Loosen the four (4) securing screws, located in the corners of the Bracket Assembly,
enough to hold the suspension bars but still allowing adjustment during installation.
3.Place the Bracket Assembly over the ceiling tile, which is used to mount the In-Ceiling
AutoDome. Then snap the Bar Clips of the bracket to the ceiling rails.
4.Use the bracket Base Plate as a template or cut a 7 in. hole with a tolerance of ±1/8 in.
(177.8 mm ±2.2 mm) hole in the center of the ceiling tile with a drywall utility saw or Jig
Saw.
Figure 4.3 Cut Hole in Ceiling Tile
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5.Tighten the four (4) securing screws to the Bracket Assembly.
Figure 4.4 Tighten Bracket Securing Screw
6.Secure the Bracket Assembly to an overhead securing point with a safety wire.
Figure 4.5 Secure Bracket Assembly
4.6Wire the Interface Box
The Interface Box can be wired through the top or side. Use the supplied rubber plug to seal
the hole which will not be used to route wires.
CAUTION!
If you are using coaxial cable to connect an AutoDome to a head-end system, either through a
direct coaxial connection or through a fiber optic module, you must use the coax cable with
ferrite included in the AutoDome packaging. You must connect the incoming coax cable (from
the head-end) to the BNC jack (female connector) on the ferrite cable and connect the BNC
plug (male connector) of the ferrite cable to the BNC connector inside the Interface box. The
cable only connects to the AutoDome video output one way.
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4.6.1Coaxial Cable Connections
If you are using coaxial cable to connect an AutoDome to a head-end system, you must use the
coaxial cable with ferrite included in the AutoDome packaging. The following illustration
shows the components of this cable:
4BNC Jack (female connector)
You must connect the incoming coax cable (from the head-end) to the BNC jack (item 4
above) on the ferrite cable and connect the BNC plug (item 1) of the ferrite cable to the BNC
jack connector inside the Interface box.
The following illustration shows coaxial cable with ferrite inside the Interface Box.
Figure 4.7 Interface Box Connection with Coaxial Cable with Ferrite
4.6.2Make the Connections
After routing all video, control, power, and alarm wires:
1.Attach a 3/4-inch NPS (20-mm) conduit fitting to the hole in which you bring in the wires.
Be sure to thread the inside nut to the conduit fitting.
2.Route the video, control, power, and alarm wires through the conduit fitting and into the
Interface Box.
3.Cut and trim the wires allowing for sufficient slack to their respective terminals in the
box.
NOTICE!
If installing the dome to a drywall ceiling, allow enough wire to make the connections in the
Interface Box below the ceiling. Refer to Figure 4.7, for connector locations and Table 4.1, Page 66, for wire connections.
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4.Route the coaxial cable with ferrite, which shipped with the AutoDome, inside the
Interface Box as shown:
5.Attach a BNC connector to the incoming video coax cable. Connect the incoming coax
cable to the BNC jack (female connector enclosed by the plastic cover) on the coax cable
with ferrite. Slide the plastic cover over the connection. Refer to Section 4.6.1 Coaxial Cable Connections, page 62.
6.Connect the BNC plug (male connector) of the coax cable with ferrite to its mating
connector J102 in the Interface Box.
7.Attach the video and control data in/out wires to their respective terminals in the
Interface Box. Refer to Table 4.1, Page 66, for terminal connections.
8.If using UTP for video, you must attach an RJ45 connector plug to the incoming UTP cable
and connect it to its matting connector J101 in the Interface Box. Refer to
Section 5 Cable and Wire Standards, page 70 for specifications.
Note: Do not connect the RJ45 connector unless using UTP video.
9.Connect the 24 VAC power wires to the P101 connector in the Interface Box.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
2
3
4
N.O. COM N.C. A1 GND A2
1
PIN
PIN
P102
P103
P104
WHITE
ORANGE
BROWN
GREEN
WHITE
ORANGE
BROWN
GREEN
YELLOW
BLUE
2
3
4
5
6
7
10. To connect alarm inputs and outputs, attach the supplied 6-pin Alarms In and the 4-pin
Alarms Out connector plugs with flying leads to the appropriate alarm wires. Then
connect the plugs to their mating connectors P103 and P102 in the Interface Box.
Figure 4.8 Alarm and Relay Connector Plugs
14-pin Alarm Connector
(P102)
*
6-pin Alarm In Connector
2
(P103)
37-pin Relay Connector
(P104)
Pin DescriptionPin DescriptionPin Description
1Alarm Out 11Alarm In 31Normally Open
2Alarm Out 22Alarm In 42COM
3Alarm Out 33Alarm In 53Normally Closed
4Alarm Ground4Alarm In 64Earth Ground
5Alarm In 75Analog Alarm 1
6Alarm Ground6Analog Alarm 2
* Low Voltage TTL (3.3V) can also be used.
7Ground
11. To connect supervised alarms and relays, attach the appropriate wires to their terminals
on the P104 connector on the Pipe Interface Board. Refer to Section 6 Alarms and Relay Connections, page 79 for more details on wiring alarms.
12. Attach the lid to the Interface box:
a.Align the slots on the lid with the two posts at the rear of the Interface box.
b.Rotate the lid down.
c.Squeeze the ground clips, located at the front of the box, against the Interface box
with your fingers before closing the lid to ensure that the lid does not catch on the
ground clips.
d.Secure the lid to the Interface box by pushing the lid down until the clip on the lid
catches against the box.
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P105
P104
P102
P103
J101
J102
24VAC
24VAC
P101
SIG GND
TXD (-)
RXD (+)
C +
C -
NCNOCOM
AGND
A2
A1
J103
A3A4A5A6A7
AGND
AGND
OUT3
OUT2
OUT1
4.6.3Interface Box Connections
The following figure is a detailed illustration of the In-ceiling Interface box.
The inside of the housing contains packing material to safeguard the camera during shipping.
You must remove the packing material before attaching the in-ceiling housing to the interface
box.
To remove the Bubble:
1.Loosen the lockscrew (item 1 in the illustration below) in the trim ring using a P1 or
smaller Phillips screwdriver until the bubble can rotate freely.
2.Then rotate the bubble counterclockwise approximately 1/4 turn until it releases from
the In-Ceiling Housing. See the figure below for an illustration.
Figure 4.10 Bubble Release Screw
3.Remove the foam inserts surrounding the camera module.
4.If you plan to use the RS232 or the RS485 protocol to control the dome, refer to either
Section 5.4.2 Controlling the AutoDome via the RS232 Protocol, page 74, or
Section 5.4.3 Controlling the AutoDome via the RS485 Protocol, page 75, for instructions.
Then, proceed to the next step.
5.Place the bubble over the Camera Module, and align it until it settles.
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6.Rotate the bubble clockwise until it locks in position. Refer to Figure 4.11, Page 67.
NOTICE!
The dome bubble comes assembled with a white trim ring. An optional black trim ring is
supplied separately. To replace the white trim ring, remove the four (4) Phillips head screws
from the inner ring and remove the white trim ring. Then place the black trim ring over the
inner ring, and replace and tighten the four (4) screws.
Figure 4.11 In-Ceiling Bubble
4.8Attach Housing to the Interface Box
The In-Ceiling Housing is attached to the Interface Box and secured by two (2) thumbscrews.
Figure 4.12 Attach Housing to Interface Box
1.Insert the In-ceiling housing through the hole in the ceiling to verify that the edge of the
hole support the unit. Then remove the housing from the hole.
2.Align the ball studs of the In-Ceiling Housing to the Stud Retainers on Interface Box and
attach.
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3.Tighten the two (2) Thumbscrews to secure the Interface Box to the housing.
Figure 4.13 In-Ceiling Housing and Interface Box
1Interface Box4Thumb Screw
2Ball Stud5Tether Point
3In-ceiling Housing6Ceiling Clamp
CAUTION!
The In-ceiling dome is provided with tether points on each side of the housing. To prevent
injury, attach a safety wire from a secure anchor point above the ceiling to a tether point on
the dome housing, refer to Figure 4.14, Page 69, below for an illustration of this process.
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4.9Secure Housing to Ceiling
The In-ceiling Housing is secured to the ceiling by two (2) screw clamps.
1.Insert the In-ceiling Mount Assembly through the hole in the ceiling.
2.Tighten both clamps using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, to secure the housing to the ceiling.
41.7 MAX.
1.64 CEILING
12.7 MIN.
0.50 CEILING
mm
inches
Figure 4.14 Secure Dome to Ceiling
1Tether Point4Ceiling Clamp
2Ceiling Clamp5Rotate Clockwise to Engage Clamp
3Tether Point
CAUTION!
Over torquing the Ceiling Clamps can damage the clamp or ceiling. Only tighten the clamp
until it contacts the ceiling and you start to feel some resistance. If using a power screwdriver,
set the torque level to the lowest setting.
AutoDome 600, Indoor27 / 15129 m (422 ft)81 m (265 ft)51 m (167 ft)
1
AutoDome 600, Outdoor
1. Standard heater module. Add Add 16 W if using VG4-SHTR-XT kit.
55 / 5163 m (207 ft)40 m (130 ft)25 m (82 ft)
Tab le 5 .1 Maximum Wire Distances from Power Supply to AutoDome Pendant
5.3Video and Control Cables
5.3.1Using Coaxial Cable to Transmit Video and Control
CAUTION!
If you are using coaxial cable to transmit video and data between the AutoDome and the headend, you must use the coax cable with ferrite included in the AutoDome packaging. You must
connect the incoming coax cable (from the head-end) to the jack (female end) on the ferrite
cable and connect the plug end (male connector) of the ferrite cable to the AutoDome’s coax
connector.
Coaxial cable terminated with BNC connectors is the most common method for transmitting
composite video. Bilinx control data can also be sent over the same cable.
Bilinx is a Bosch 2-way communication protocol that allows remote control, configuration, and
updates over a video coax cable. Bilinx is available on all VG5 100 and 600 Series AutoDomes.
VG5 Series AutoDomes feature cable compensation or “Pre-Comp,” which extends the range
of video from the head end.
Cable CompensationMaximum Distances
Video OnlyBilinx Control
Cable TypePre-comp OFFPre-comp ONPre-comp ON or OFF
RG-59/U300 m (1000 ft)600 m (2000 ft)300 m (1000 ft)
RG-6/U450 m (1500 ft)900 m (3000 ft)450 m (1500 ft)
RG-11/U600 m (2000 ft)1200 m (4000 ft)600 m (2000 ft)
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Cable CompensationMaximum Distances
Video OnlyBilinx Control
SizeO.D. between 4.6 mm (0.181 in.) and 7.9 mm (0.312 in.)
ShieldCopper braid: 95%
Central ConductorStandard copper center
Terminal ConnectorBNC
WARNING!
Cable compensation (Pre-Comp) does not extend the range of Bilinx control. Pre-Comp is not
available with VG5 700 Series AutoDomes.
5.3.2Using UTP to Transmit Video and Control
Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable terminated with RJ45 male connectors are used to
transmit composite video using pins 1(+) and 2(-). Typically, a Coax to UTP cable converter is
required at the head-end of the system.
Bilinx control data can also be sent over the same two video wires (1 & 2). Bilinx is a Bosch 2way communication protocol that allows remote control, configuration and updates over a
passive UTP cable.
VG5 Series AutoDomes feature cable compensation or “Pre-Comp,” which extends the normal
range of control from the head end.
WARNING!
Do not connect the RJ45 connector unless using UTP video.
Cable Compensation
Maximum Distance
Cable TypePre-comp OFFPre-comp ON
CAT5 UTP229 m (750 ft)450 m (1500 ft)
Terminal ConnectorRJ45
RequirementCoax to UTP Converter
The following figure illustrates the connections necessary to transmit video and control over a
UTP cable.
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5.3.3Using Multi-mode Fiber Optic to Transmit Video and Control
Fiber Optic kits, available for AutoDome 100 and 600 Series cameras, transmit both video and
Biphase control over an analog singlemode or multimode fiber.
Multimode
Fiber Type50/125 µm, 62.5/125 µm, low loss multimode glass fiber
Maximum Distance4 km (2.5 miles)
Minimum Bandwidth20 MHz (Video - 850 nm / Control - 1300 nm)
RequirementBosch LTC 4629 Fiber Receiver at controller end of system
Terminal ConnectorST
Singlemode
Fiber Type9/125 µm, low loss single glass fiber
Maximum Distance69 km (43 miles)
Minimum Bandwidth20 MHz (Video - 1310 nm /Control - 1550 nm)
RequirementSingle mode fiber receiver at controller end of system
Terminal ConnectorST
5.4Control-only Cables
5.4.1Controlling the AutoDome via Biphase
(Shielded 2-wire, half-duplex, multi-drop, 5000 ft. cable limit)
Biphase is the standard Bosch protocol used to send Pan/Tilt/Zoom control over 2-wire
shielded twisted pair (STP) terminated with a 100 Ω terminal resistor.
The AutoDome has a 100 Ω termination resistor between the Biphase C+ and C- terminals.
CAUTION!
The Biphase shield must be connected to the head end only.
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100 Ω
The figure below illustrates the connections necessary for Biphase operation.
100 Ω
Figure 5.2 Connections for Biphase Operation
1C- (Biphase)7AutoDome Data In/Out
2C+ (Biphase)8Head End Biphase
3Earth Ground9P105/P106 Connector
4RxD10C- (Biphase)
5TxD11C+ (Biphase)
6Signal Ground12Shield
In a daisy chain configuration, where multiple domes are connected in series, the 100 Ω
resistor must be removed from all but the last dome. You can daisy chain a maximum of four
(4) AutoDomes.
Figure 5.3 Connections for a Daisy Chain Configuration
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5.4.2Controlling the AutoDome via the RS232 Protocol
(3-wire, full-duplex, single-ended, 50 ft. cable limit)
RS232 is a common, single-ended communication protocol used for control. Data
transmission via 3-wires (TDX, RXD, common) is from one transmitter to one receiver at
relatively slow baud rates (up to 57.6 Kbaud) and short distances up to 50 ft.
NOTICE!
After making the wire connections for RS232 operation, reposition the slide switch located on
the CPU Module to the camera head inward and away from the LEDs.
Wire Type3-wire (TXD, RXD, common)
Distance15 m (50 ft)
Maximum Baud Rate57.6 Kb
Voltage± 15 V
Termination100 Ω
Slide SwitchAway from LEDs (factory default)
Figure 5.4 Connections for RS232 Operation
1C- (Biphase)7AutoDome Data In/Out
2C+ (Biphase)8P105/P106 Connector
3Earth Ground9Head End RS232
4RxD10TxD
5TxD11RxD
6Signal Ground12Ground
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Figure 5.5 Position of CPU Switch for RS232 Operation (camera module not shown for clarity)
1Switch Location
2LEDs
3RS232
4CPU Module
Note: To access the CPU switch you must remove the bubble from the pendant housing. Refer
to the procedure on Page 83.
5.4.3Controlling the AutoDome via the RS485 Protocol
2-wire (shielded), half-duplex, differential, multi-drop (32 nodes), 4000 ft cable limit)
RS485 is capable of controlling a true multi-drop network and is specified for up to 32 drivers
and 32 receivers on a single 2-wire bus. The AutoDome uses the 2-wire mode, although RS485
can be connected in a 2- or 4-wire mode.
NOTICE!
The wire shield must be tied to signal at both ends, if 2-wire twisted pair is used. After
connecting the wires for RS485 operation, make sure the slide switch on the main board to
the camera head is positioned toward the LEDs (default).
CAUTION!
Bosch recommends that multiple RS485 connections be arranged as a connected series of
point-to-point (multi-dropped) nodes, as a line or as a bus. It is not recommended to arrange
RS485 connections as a star, ring, or as a multiple-connected network. Star and ring
topologies may cause signal reflections or excessively low or high termination impedance.
Wire Type2-wire shielded twisted pair
Distance1219 m (4000 ft)
Maximum Baud Rate57.6 kb
Gage0.511 mm (24 AWG)
Wire Impedance120 W
Slide SwitchToward LEDs (factory default)
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The following figure illustrates the connections for RS485 connections.
100 Ω
Figure 5.6 Connections for RS485 Operations
1C- (Biphase)7AutoDome Data In/Out
2C+ (Biphase)8P105/P106 Connector
3Earth Ground9Head End RS485
4RxD10Data +
5TxD11Data 6Signal Ground12Ground
Figure 5.7 Position of CPU Switch for RS485 Operation (camera module not shown for clarity)
1Switch Location
2LEDs
3RS485
4CPU Module
Note: To access the CPU switch you must remove the bubble from the pendant housing. Refer
to the procedure on Page 83.
5.5Fiber Optic Module with an RS232/RS422 Controller
An AutoDome with a fiber optic module is prewired to operate with Biphase signals only. This
section describes the procedures necessary to control a VG5 series AutoDome fitted with a
fiber optic kit using an RS232 controller or a Pelco® RS422 controller.
To control a VG5 Series Autodome from an RS232 or from a Pelco RS422 controller you must
run control wires from the controller to an LTC 4629 head-end fiber optic module.
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GND
XD XD
C
101
P106
0
0
3
2
1
)
2
GND TXD RXD C+ C-
5.5.1Connecting to an LTC 4629 Head End Data/Video Transceiver
1.Connect the RS232 cable (TxD from the controller) to the RS232 RxD port (pin 1) of the
LTC 4629.
2.Connect the ground wire of the controller to Pin 2 on the LTC 4629.
5.5.2Configuring the VG5 AutoDome
1.Disconnect the power to the VG4 power supply unit; then open the unit.
2.Remove the green Serial Communications wire from the P106 connector.
3.Remove the 100 Ω resistor across the C+ and C- pins.
4.Cut the five wires from the green Serial Communications wire mating connector.
Ensure that the insulation covers each wire to avoid wires from touching.
5.Cut back the insulation on the blue (ground) wire and on the green (RxD) wire enough to
be able to connect these wires back into the P106 connector.
6.Connect the blue (ground) wire to the C- pin on the P106 connector.
7.Connect the green (RxD) wire to the C+ pin on the P106 connector.
P
4V NC 24V
1
XF1
24 VAC
P105
7
LED
+ C-
Figure 5.8 Detail of P106 Connections
1Green RxD wire connected to C+
2Blue Ground wire connected to C-
8.Connect the fiber optic cable from the AutoDome to the LTC 4629.
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10. Ensure that the VG5 AutoDome is set to receive RS232 commands.
–Remove the bubble from the VG5 AutoDome housing.
–Locate the protocol switch on the CPU board.
–Ensure that the protocol switch is in the left position for RS232 operation.
Figure 5.9 Position of CPU Switch for RS232 Operation
1Switch Location
2LEDs
3Move Switch to the left for RS232 Operation
4CPU Module
11. Return the bubble to the AutoDome housing.
12. Return power to the power supply box.
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6Alarms and Relay Connections
6.1Alarm Inputs
The AutoDome provides seven alarm inputs. Each input can be activated by dry contact
devices such as pressure pads, passive infrared detectors, door contacts, and similar devices.
The table below summarizes the size and distance wires.
You wire alarms either Normally Open (N.O.) or Normally Closed (N.C.), and must program the
alarm inputs N.O. (the default) or N.C. through the AutoDome main menu.
The AutoDome incorporates two (2) types of alarms: Non-supervised and Supervised. In
addition to transmitting an alarm condition, a supervised alarm also transmits a tamper
condition. Depending on how the alarm is configured, a short or a break in the alarm’s circuit
can trigger the tamper signal.
6.2Configuring Supervised Alarms (inputs 1 and 2)
To configure Alarm 1 or 2 (pin 5 or 6) for supervision, you must install a 2.2 K end-of-line
resistor in the circuit. Then, you program the alarms through the AutoDome main menu to
either Normally Open Supervised (N.O.S.) or Normally Closed Supervised (N.C.S.).
NOTICE!
Only Alarms 1 and 2 (pins 5 or 6) can be configured for supervision. Once a supervised alarm
is programmed it does not need to be enabled to indicate a tamper condition.
6.2.1Configuring a Normally Open Supervised Alarm
1.Install a 2.2 K end-of-line resistor in the alarm circuit.
2.Connect the alarm wires to input 1 or 2 (pin 5 or 6) and to the ground (pin 7) at the
AutoDome.
2.2K
Figure 6.1 N.O.S. - Normally Open Supervised Connections
1Dry Contact3Dome Connector
2Alarm 1 or 2 only (Pin 5 or 6)4Ground (Pin 7)
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2.2K
3.From the AutoDome main menu, select Alarms Setup>Inputs Setup, and set the Alarm
Input # to N.O.S. See the table below for contact and condition details.
AutoDome Programmed N.O.S.
ContactAlarm Condition
OpenNormal
ClosedAlarm
Cut or brakeTamper
6.2.2Configuring a Normally Closed Supervised Alarm
1.Install a 2.2 K end-of-line resistor in the alarm circuit.
2.Connect the alarm wires to input 1 or 2 (pin 5 or 6) and to the ground (pin 7) at the
AutoDome.
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6.4Alarm Outputs
The AutoDome incorporates two (2) types of alarm outputs: a dry contact relay and three (3)
open collector outputs or transistor outputs.
6.4.1Configuring a Dry Contact Relay
The dry contact relay acts like an on/off switch. It has a maximum voltage rating of 2 A @
30 DC.
1.Connect the appropriate stripped wire to the AutoDome COM connector.
2.Connect the appropriate stripped wire to the N.O. or N.C. connector, depending on your
requirement.
6.4.2Configuring an Open Collector Output
Outputs 1, 2, and 3 are open collector types. These outputs must be connected to a positive
voltage between 5 and 32 V to complete the circuit, with a maximum voltage rating of 32 VDC
@ 150 ma.
1.Connect the appropriate stripped wire to the open connector (1, 2, or 3) of the
transistor.
2.Connect the appropriate stripped wire to the ground (GND) connector.
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7Bubble Handling and Cleaning
The bubble is made of Acrylic or Polycarbonate, depending on the application. Polycarbonate
bubbles provide high impact resistance, and it’s optical clarity is comparable to glass or
acrylic, although it’s surface is much softer. All bubbles require special care when handling
and cleaning to avoid scratches.
7.1Handling
The bubble is packaged with a protective plastic sheet. It is recommended that the bubble
remain stored this way until it is ready to install. Limit handling the bubble, as any scratches
can quickly affect visibility.
7.2Cleaning
If cleaning the bubble is required, use the following procedures and comply with all the
warnings listed below.
7.2.1Cleaning the Bubble Interior
The extremely soft interior surface should not be cleaned by rubbing or dusting with a cloth.
Use clean dry compressed air, preferably from a spray can, to remove any dust from the
interior surface.
WARNING!
Do not use alcohol-based solutions to clean the bubble. This will cause the polycarbonate to
cloud and over time cause stress aging, which makes the bubble brittle.
To remove the bubble from a pendant housing:
1.Using both hands, apply a firm counterclockwise (looking up at the dome) rotational
force on the Pendant Bubble Assembly to set the bubble latch.
2.Insert a small (2 mm) straight blade screw driver into the release opening in the bubble
trim-ring to release the lock, and then remove the screwdriver.
Figure 7.1 Pendant Bubble Release Opening
3.Firmly rotate the bubble counterclockwise approximately 20 degrees until the bubble
assembly releases from the Pendant Housing.
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To remove the bubble from an in-ceiling housing
1.Loosen the lockscrew (item 1 in the illustration below) in the trim ring using a P1 or
smaller Phillips screwdriver until the bubble can rotate freely.
2.Then rotate the bubble counterclockwise approximately 1/4 turn until it releases from
the In-Ceiling Housing. See the figure below for an illustration.
Figure 7.2 Bubble Release Screw
7.2.2Cleaning the Bubble Exterior
The exterior of the bubble is hard coated for extra protection. If cleaning becomes necessary,
only use cleaning solutions and cloths suitable for cleaning safety glass lenses. Dry the bubble
thoroughly with a dry nonabrasive cloth to prevent water spots. Never scrub the bubble with
any abrasive material or cleaners.
Do Not:
–Do Not use abrasive or highly alkaline cleaners on the bubble.
–Do Not scrape the bubble with razor blades or other sharp instruments.
–Do Not use Benzene, Gasoline, Acetone, or Carbon Tetrachloride on the bubble.
–Do Not clean bubbles in the hot sun or on very hot days.
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AInstallation Notes for AutoTracker
AutoTrack operates by recognizing an individual in motion and zooms-in to approximately 50%
of the field of view for an average target height of six feet.
For target acquisition, the focal length must be set correctly, and there needs to be at least
1.2 seconds of valid motion for tracking to start.
If your AutoDome application requires the use of AutoTrack consider the following notes and
refer to the VG5 Series AutoDome User’s Manual for more information about setting
AutoTracker parameters.
A.1Camera Height
The height of the AutoDome determines the maximum effective distance that the AutoTracker
can track an individual. Bosch recommends a minimum camera height of 3.6 m (12 ft). It is
also important to note that the AutoDome will not tilt above the horizon when tracking.
The graph below shows the maximum tracking distance for an AutoDome with a specific
camera installed at various heights:
Figure 1.1 Maximum AutoTracker distance for a camera at a certain height
The chart below provides more detail for maximum AutoTracker distances at specific camera
heights for the three camera options:
Maximum AutoTracker Distance
Camera Height18X26X36X
4.5 m (15 ft)52.7 m (173 ft)61.0 m (200 ft)97.5 m (320 ft)
6.1 m (20 ft)61.6 m (202 ft)71.0 m (233 ft)113.7 m (373 ft)
9.1 m (30 ft)70.4 m (231 ft)81.4 m (267 ft)130.2 m (427 ft))
12.2 m (40 ft)75.0 m (246 ft)86.3 m (283 ft)138.1 m (453 ft)
15.2 m (50 ft)77.4 m (254 ft)89.3 m (293 ft)143.0 m (469 ft)
18.3 m (60 ft)79.2 m (260 ft)91.4 m (300 ft)146.3 m (480 ft)
–Mount the camera in the most stable position. Avoid locations affected by vibrations,
such as those caused by a roof-top air conditioner. These vibrations may cause
complications when the camera zooms-in on a target.
–Use the pendant arm mount, if possible. This mount option provides the most stability for
the camera.
–Use guy wires to protect against strong winds if using the parapet mount.
A.3Field of View
–Select a location and viewing angle that allows the flow of people to move across the
camera’s field of view.
–Avoid motion that moves directly towards the camera.
–Avoid locations that attract large numbers of people, such as retail stores or
intersections.
A.4Unwanted Motion
–Use the Virtual Masking feature (refer to the VG5 Series AutoDome User’s Manual) to mask
unwanted motion from trees or cars.
–Bosch recommends that you draw the virtual mask 10% larger than the object to be
masked.
–Avoid neon lights, flashing lights, night time lights, and reflected light (from a window or
mirror, for example). The flickering of these lights can affect the AutoTrack operation.
Use a Virtual Mask to hide these type of lights if they cannot be avoided.
–Check the virtual mask periodically to ensure that it still covers the entire object to be
masked. Adjust the mask if necessary.
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Index
A
alarm connectors 19
alarm inputs 79
dry contact relay
non-supervised 81
normally closed non-supervised 81
normally closed supervised
normally open non-supervised 81
normally open supervised 79
supervised
with in-ceiling mount 64
with parapet roof or pipe mounts 53
with pendant arm, corner or mast mount
alarm outputs 82
open collector output
with in-ceiling mount
with parapet roof or pipe mount 53
with pendant arm, corner or mast mount 19, 27, 33
attaching
66
bubble
cover door 40
in-ceiling mount
pendant arm 25
AutoTracker 85
camera height
field of view recommendations 86
mounting surface
82
80
79
19, 27, 33
82
64
67
85
86
B
banding tool 14, 16, 29
70
Bilinx
biphase 18, 72
BNC connector
with pendant arm, corner or mast mount
bracket assembly 60, 61
bubble 83
cleaning
handling
release aperture
8383
66, 84
18, 32
C
cable compensation 70
cable standards 70
cables
copper
fiber optic
camera height
coaxial cable 70
communication protocol
RS232
control data I/O plug 18
copper wire
corner installation
corner plate
cover door
70
72
85
74
70
16, 29
16
40
D
daisy chaining 18, 73
dome bubble
dome cap
drywall ceiling
66
49
60
E
Ethernet 63
F
fiber optic 72
module 28
multimode 72
single mode
with pendant arm, corner or mast mount 18, 32
with roof parapet or pipe mount 44
fuse specifications
72
20
G
guy-wire 50
H
housing
securing
69
I
in-ceiling mount 58
attaching housing 67
interface box connections
parts 58
securing to ceiling 69
installing
in-ceiling mount
pendant arm, corner or mast mount 13
pipe interface board
pipe mount 50
roof parapet mount
tope-mounting flange 50
interface box 61, 65, 67
58
65
54
47
L
LTC 9230/01 48
M
mast installation 16, 29
mast plate 16
maximum distances 70
mount
in-ceiling
pendant arm, corner or mast
pipe
roof parapet 37
Mouting Plate 15, 29
58
13
37
N
NEMA Certification
for pendant arm, corner or mast mount
for roof parapet or pipe mount
non-supervised alarms 81
38
14
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P
parapet arm
stabilizing 50
pendant
connector harness
pendant arm
attaching to power supply box
pendant arm, corner or mast mount
mast plate 16
pendant assembly
attaching to pipe mount
pendant bubble
removing
pipe interface board 51, 54
pipe mount 37, 50
power supply box location
pole installation
power supply
fuse specifications
with fiber optic model 57
power supply box 41
attaching to pendant arm
connections for pendant arm 21, 22
connections for roof parapet or pipe mount 37, 46,
57
daisy chaining 18
installing with in-ceiling mount 59
installing with pendant arm, corner or mast mount
15, 26
installing with roof parapet or pipe mount 39
locating for pendant arm, corner or mast mount
wiring for pendant arm, corner or mast mount 26
Pre-Comp 70
preparing
drywall ceiling
suspension ceiling 60
protocol
RJ45
83
63
28, 33
25
56
38
16, 29
20
25
60
R
relay 82
relay connectors
RJ45 63
roof parapet or pipe mount
cover door
dome cap 49
fiber optic model
37
parts
power supply box location 38
wall bracket
wall mount bracket
routing wires
for in-ceiling mount
for pendant arm, corner or mast mount
for roof parapet or pipe mount
RS232
74
RS485 75
19
37, 47
40
57
48
47
61
16
41
S
supervised 79
suspension ceiling 60
14
T
top-mounting flange 50
trim skirt 15
U
unshielded twisted pair 63
with in-ceiling mount
with pendant arm, corner or mast mount
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) 71
V
VG4-A-9230 37, 47
VG4-ARMPLATE 15, 29
W
wall installation 16
wall mount template 15
for roof parapet or pipe mount 39
wire standards
wiring
for in-ceiling mount 59, 62
for interface box
for pendant arm, corner or mast mount 14
for pipe interface board 51
for roof parapet or pipe mount
power supply box 41