Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Warning!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
Notice!
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the equipment or
environment, or data loss.
Safety precautions
Warning!
Hazardous voltage
Use caution when working inside the housing. Hazardous voltage is present in the housing
when connected to the AC supply. Do not touch the power terminals when the unit is
powered.
Caution!
Installation should only be performed by qualified service personnel in accordance with the
National Electrical Code (NEC 800 CEC Section 60) or applicable local codes.
Caution!
This device must be connected to earth (ground).
Safety (power) ground is indicated by the symbol.
Caution!
These units must be properly and securely mounted to a supporting structure capable of
sustaining the unit weight. Use care when selecting mounts or pan/tilts (not supplied) for
installation; the mounting surface and unit's weight should be carefully considered.
Caution!
To protect the device, the branch circuit protection must be secured with a maximum fuse
rating of 16A. This must be in accordance with NEC 800 (CEC Section 60).
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Important safety instructions
Read, follow, and retain for future reference all of the following safety instructions. Follow all
warnings before operating the unit.
1.Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
2.Do not install unit near any heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, or other
equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
3.Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.
4.Take precautions to protect the unit from power and lightning surges.
5.Adjust only those controls specified in the operating instructions.
6.Operate the unit only from the type of power source indicated on the label.
7.Unless qualified, do not attempt to service a damaged unit yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
8.Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions in accordance with applicable
local codes.
9.Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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.
All-pole power switch - Incorporate an all-pole power switch, with a contact separation of at
least 3 mm, into the electrical installation of the building. If it is needed to open the housing,
use this all-pole switch as the main disconnect device for switching off the voltage to the unit.
Coax grounding:
–Ground the cable system if connecting an outside cable system to the unit.
–Connect outdoor equipment to the unit's inputs only after this unit has had its grounding
plug connected to a grounded outlet or its ground terminal is properly connected to a
ground source.
–Disconnect the unit's input connectors from outdoor equipment before disconnecting the
grounding plug or grounding terminal.
–Follow proper safety precautions such as grounding for any outdoor device connected to
this unit.
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.
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.
1.5
Notices
Notice!
Optical elements are sensitive and should be protected at all times. Do not allow objects to
come into contact with glass surfaces and do not touch optical elements with your fingers.
Notice!
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 losing information, we recommend multiple, redundant recording
systems, and a procedure to back up all analog and digital information.
Notice!
We recommend that memory cards only be used for local storage of alarm recordings.
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Short information
This manual has been compiled with great care and the information it contains has been
thoroughly verified. The text was correct at the time of printing, however, the content can
change without notice. Bosch Security Systems accepts no liability for damage resulting
directly or indirectly from faults, incompleteness or discrepancies between this manual and
the product described.
Trademarks
All hardware and software product names used in this document are likely to be registered
trademarks and must be treated accordingly.
More information
For more information please contact the nearest Bosch Security Systems location or visit
www.boschsecurity.com
These camera kits are complete camera packages that include a camera and lens installed
inside a sturdy (IP66 proof) housing. A feed-through wall mount is also provided. All kits are
equipped with a heater, blower and a sunshield. The maximum camera/lens size (H x W x D)
for all models is 91 x 81 x 262 mm (3.6 x 3.2 x10.3 in).
The kits are available with a choice of input power supply (24 VAC / 230 VAC), and various
connection possibilities:
–housings with feed-through fittings in rear and base for power and signal cabling
–housings with pre-wired cables through holes in base of housing
–housings with rear connectors for a 4-pin power connector and a BNC connector, plus an
optional feed through fitting (for ethernet and other cabling)
IP camera kits can use the PoE supply (if connected) to directly power the camera via the
Ethernet cable (this can be seen as a backup to the normal camera power connection from the
housing PCB).
Available models
The following models are available:
ModelHousing input
voltage
Camera typeConnectionPre-wired
VKC--xxx-50230 VACDINION AN 4000Power and BNC
connectors
VKN--xxx-50230 VACDINION AN 5000Power and BNC
connectors
VKC--xxx-2024 VACDINION AN 4000Feed-throughYes (power and
VKN--xxx-2024 VACDINION AN 5000Feed-throughYes (power and
NKN-xxxxx-10N24 VACDINION IP 7000Power and BNC
connectors
M20 fitting (for
Ethernet cable)
NKN-xxxxx-20N24 VACDINION IP 7000Feed-throughYes (power
No
No
video cable)
video cable)
No
cable only)
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4.1
Planning information
Parts list
QuantityItemMaterial
1Housing (with installed sunshield, camera
and lens)
2Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.5 in.Stainless Steel
2Washer, springM6 Stainless Steel
4Screw, tamper-resistantM3.5 T15
1Wrench, tamper-resistantM3.5 T15
1Allen key1/4-20 x 0.5 in.
3Plug (installed in fitting in some models)M4 Silicone
1Pink string (for pulling cables)Polyester
1Feed-through wall mountAluminum
1Documentation packet
Cable fittings for models without pre-wiring
Aluminum
Quantity
2Cable gland, 3/8-in. NPT with locking nutPolyamide / neoprene
1Cable gland, 1/2-in. NPT with locking nutPolyamide / neoprene
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 parts are included. If any items are missing, notify your Bosch Security Systems
Sales or Customer Service Representative.
The original packaging is the safest container in which to transport the unit and can be used if
returning the unit for service.
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5.1
Installation
Caution!
Installation should only be performed by qualified service personnel in accordance with the
National Electrical Code (NEC 800 CEC Section 60) or applicable local codes.
Caution!
These units must be properly and securely mounted to a supporting structure capable of
sustaining the unit weight. Use care when selecting mounts or pan/tilts (not supplied) for
installation; the mounting surface and unit's weight should be carefully considered.
Opening the cover
Caution!
The heater will be hot when in operation.
Do not touch! Always ensure that the heater is off and cool before working on the camera.
Open the cover by unlatching the three latches (1) on the side of the housing. If the optional
tamper-resistant screws have been installed, use the supplied wrench to remove the screws
before opening the latches.
1.Prepare and secure the wall mount to the mounting surface as described in the LTC
9215/00 Installation Manual included in the Documentation Packet.
Note: If you plan to route cables out the back of the mount, ensure that the placement of
the mount allows space behind the mounting surface to route and connect wires.
2.For housings that are not pre-wired, connect all required cables to housing PCB and
camera (see Connecting cables in housing, page 14).
3.Position the housing above the mount and feed the protruding cables through the mount
as described in Pulling cables through mount, page 13.
4.Attach the housing to the mount using the two (2) 1/4-20 x 0.5 in. screws and washers
provided in the mounting kit. The spring washers must be used for a secure connection.
The outermost set of 1/4-20 threaded holes (2) are for mounting to the LTC 9215/00
mount, and the innermost 1/4-20 threaded holes (1) are for mounting to all other mounts
and pan/tilts.
5.Connect the power cable to an incoming power supply (use wire connectors inside a
junction box if necessary to prevent water ingress).
The wiring color coding for the kits is:
Color
Connection
GreenGround
White24 VAC
Black24 VAC
Table 5.1: Pre-wired 24 VAC kits
Color
Connection
GreenGround
BrownAC Live (24 VAC / 230 VAC)
BlueAC Neutral (24 VAC / 230 VAC)
Table 5.2: Other kits
6.Connect the video/audio/alarm/PoE cables as required.
7.Tilt or swivel the mount where necessary.
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5.3
Pulling cables through mount
1.Attach the pink string (supplied in Install package) to the end of one of the cables
protruding out of the base (or rear) of the housing.
2.Feed the pink string with attached cable out through the required opening in the rear or
base of the wall mount; you can choose the appropriate opening through the wall or in
front of the wall. See example below for BNC connection and power connections (dotted
line shows cables fed from rear of housing).
3.Use the pink string to pull all other cables through the mount (including audio and alarm
cables if connected).
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6.1
6.2
Connecting cables in housing
The feed-through cables can be fed through the rear or base of the housing, depending on
customer requirements. See the relevant instructions in this section.
Cable and gland requirements
Power into the housings must be supplied using type UL Standard SJ cord (or better)
acceptable for outdoor use. Installation must conform to NEC 400-4 CEC rule 4-010 and be
marked with OUTDOOR, W, or W-A.
The supplied cable glands have the following specifications:
Gland typeCable clamping range
3/8-in. NPT4.5 to 7.9 mm Ø
1/2-in. NPT5.8 to 10 mm Ø
M20 x 1.53.5 to 8 mm Ø
Feed cables through the housing base
To feed cabling through the base of the housing:
1.If required, remove the camera and tray to access the holes in the base of the housing:
–loosen the two screws holding the camera tray in the housing.
–Slide the tray backwards and remove from the housing.
2.Remove the two dome plugs located at the bottom the housing.
3.Screw the two 3/8-in NPT fittings into the foot of the housing.
4.Feed the power cable through one of the glands.
5.Feed the ethernet/video cable through the second cable gland.
To fit the cables through the NPT fitting in the housing:
Ethernet cable: remove the RJ-45 connector and then crimp the connector back on the
cable once it is pulled through the gland. Crimp in accordance with the connector
manufacturer’s recommendations (the camera connector is Auto MDIX compliant).
Video cable: remove the BNC connector and then crimp the connector back on the cable
once it is pulled through the gland.
6.Feed any audio and alarm cables through the second gland as required.
7.Pull any excess wire out of the housing
8.Apply a seal around the cables in their glands. Use RTV or an equivalent seal (a split
rubber sleeve may also be used).
9.Tighten the cable glands. The tightening force required is approximately 1 to 1.5 turns
past the point where the gland starts to grip the wire. Failure to correctly tighten the
glands could result in water ingress.
10. Ensure that all open holes are covered with the rubber plugs provided.
11. Replace the camera and tray in the housing (if removed):
–Slightly tilt the camera/lens tray assembly and slide it in under the rail that is located
under the heater on the right side of the housing.
–Lower the tray so that the holes at the side fit over the two screws of the housing.
–Slide the entire assembly forward approximately 5 mm (0.2 in.) from the front of the
window.
–Tighten the two screws to lock the tray in place.
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6.3
Feed cables through the housing rear
The rear holes allow cable to be fed through the supplied glands or the direct connection of
conduit fittings.
1.Remove the dome plugs located at the rear of the housing.
2.Screw the cable glands into the holes at the rear of the housing. The holes accept either
3/8‑in NPT or 1/2‑in NPT cable glands or conduit fittings. (The M20 x 1.5 cable gland can
also be used.)
3.Feed the power cable through one of the glands.
4.Feed the video/ethernet cable through a separate cable gland.
To fit the cables through the NPT fitting in the housing:
Ethernet cable: remove the RJ-45 connector and then crimp the connector back on the
cable once it is pulled through the gland. Crimp in accordance with the connector
manufacturer’s recommendations (the camera connector is Auto MDIX compliant).
Video cable: remove the BNC connector and then crimp the connector back on the cable
once it is pulled through the gland.
5.Feed any audio and alarm cables through a separate gland as required.
6.Apply a seal around the cables in their glands. Use RTV or an equivalent seal (a split
rubber sleeve may also be used).
7.Tighten the cable glands. The tightening force required is approximately 1 to 1.5 turns
past the point where the gland starts to grip the wire. Failure to correctly tighten the
glands could result in water ingress.
8.Ensure that all open holes are covered with the rubber plugs provided.
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6.4.1
Power connections
Caution!
To protect the device, the branch circuit protection must be secured with a maximum fuse
rating of 16A. This must be in accordance with NEC 800 (CEC Section 60).
Caution!
The external ground wire must always be connected to the main ground post inside the
housing.
Incoming power safety earth connection
Connect the incoming power safety earth wire to the grounding post on the PCB bracket
assembly as follows:
1.A terminal lug (4) is provided for connecting the incoming power safety earth wire.
2.Remove the nut, the washers, and the ground wire lug from the grounding post (5).
3.Strip the incoming power safety earth wire and crimp into the lug.
4.Reattach the ground connections in the order shown:
1Nut
2Lock washer
3Flat washer
4Input power ground lug
5Grounding post
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6.4.2
Incoming power wires
The terminal block accepts wire ranging from 0.5 mm² to 2.5 mm² (20 AWG to 14 AWG). When
using larger wire sizes, splice to a smaller size wire at the terminal block end. The splice may
need to be enclosed in a junction box if it does not pass through the fittings.
1.Strip no less than 6 mm (0.25 in.) and no more than 8 mm (0.31 in.) of insulation away
from the power supply wires. Do not nick the wires.
2.Connect the incoming power wires to the AC input connectors (3) on the terminal block
as shown in the following figure:
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Camera connections
Analog camera kit
Connect the coax cable (with BNC connector) directly to the Video connector on the back of
the camera.
If required, connect audio and alarm cables directly to back of camera.
IP camera kit
If required, connect the Cat5 / Cat6 cable to the ETH POE connector on the back of the
camera.
If required, connect audio and alarm cables directly to back of camera.
Use the composite video connector (CVBS) on the camera to connect an analog monitor for
setting up the camera or as a permanent analog output for viewing or recording:
–To connect a monitor for set-up, use the optional 3 m cable (NBN-MCSMB-30M) to
connect directly to the CVBS connector of a monitor.
–For a permanent analog output, use the optional 0.3 m cable (NBN-MCSMB-03M) to
connect to a high quality coax cable.
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6.6
6.6.1
6.6.2
Housings with rear connectors
Connection – Rear housing video connection
A BNC connector is provided on the rear of the housing. Connect the analog video cable to
this connector.
Connection – Rear housing power connection
The housings with the rear connectors already mounted are supplied with a 4-pin cable
connector for the power cable.
–The 230 VAC models have a male panel connector. A female cable connector is provided.
–The 24 VAC models have a female panel connector. A male cable connector is provided.
Mount the 4-pin cable connector onto the power cable:
1.Cable diameter must be between 6 mm (0.24 in) and 12 mm (0.47 in).
2.Strip no less than 6 mm (0.24 in) and no more than 8 mm (0.32 in) of insulation away
from the wire. Do not nick the wires.
3.Insert the power cord through the back shell assembly and strain relief.
4.The cable connector terminals accept wire ranging from 0.75 mm² to 2.5 mm² (18 AWG to
14 AWG).
5.Connect the power input wires to the numbered screw terminals on the mating connector
according to the table.
6.6.3
Connector terminal number
1AC neutralBlue
2AC liveBrown
3No Connection (do not use)-
4GroundGreen/yellow
6.Assemble the cable connector, and plug it into the power receptacle on the housing.
FunctionWire color
Connection - rear housing feed-through fitting
Pull cables through this fitting as described in Feed cables through the housing rear, page 15.
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7.1
7.2
Configuration and final assembly
Camera Operation
Warning!
Hazardous voltage
Use caution when working inside the housing. Hazardous voltage is present in the housing
when connected to the AC supply. Do not touch the power terminals when the unit is
powered.
Verify operation of the camera and lens before final assembly. If necessary, adjust the camera
orientation, focal length and focus (refer to the following configuration descriptions for analog
and IP cameras).
Other adjustments
Other minor operation adjustments are possible using the camera Menu button; these
adjustments are described in the camera Operation Guide (see Bosch website for applicable
camera).
Configuring IP camera kits
The camera normally provides an optimal picture without the need for further adjustments,
however when the kit is mounted and connected, the camera field of view and focus point
may need to be adjusted. To do this:
1.Connect a monitor to the ‘CVBS’ SMB connector on the rear of the camera.
2.Start the install wizard.
Note: For ease of connection, use the optional NBN-MCSMB-30M cable (not supplied with Kit)
to connect a monitor to the camera.
Install wizard and MENU button on camera
The MENU button on the rear panel is used for accessing the camera install wizard. The
wizard fine-tunes the focus and optimizes picture sharpness in both bright and low-level
lighting (for example, at night).
When there is a choice in the wizard, the options are selected by either a short press or a
longer press of the MENU button. Select EXIT to close the wizard.
Using Install wizard
1.Power-up the camera and wait briefly before opening the camera install wizard.
2.Briefly press Menu to start the wizard and display the following screen on the monitor:
The lens type is identified and shown on the screen.
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The iris is opened to its maximum value.
3.To rotate the image 180°, press and hold Menu until the image flips.
4.Briefly press Menu to continue.
5.Briefly press Menu to center the focus.
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(T <—> W)
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6.Manually adjust the focal length lever on the lens to obtain the required field of view.
7.Manually adjust the focus lever on the lens to obtain the sharpest image possible.
8.Briefly press Menu to start the automatic back focus adjustment (AUTO BACK FOCUS).
–The motorized automatic back focus process runs.
–The progress is shown on the monitor.
9.If the camera is not in focus, press Menu for a longer time to restart the wizard.
10. If the camera is correctly focused, briefly press the Menu button to exit the wizard.
–The back focus position is stored.
–The iris is set to its original value.
7.3
Configuring analog camera kits
Connect a service monitor to the Video connector on the back of the camera. Check that you
can view the camera picture, and make the following manual adjustments:
1.Turn the focal length lever on the lens to obtain the required field of view.
2.Turn the focus lever on the lens to obtain the sharpest image possible.
Backlight adjustment
The camera normally provides an optimal picture without the need for further adjustments,
however to optimize picture sharpness in both bright and low-level lighting, use the camera's
unique Lens Wizard for back focus. This ensures that the object of interest always remains in
focus, even when focusing at the maximum lens iris opening (for example, at night).
Note: Always adjust to obtain a sharp picture in both wide-angle and tele positions for both far
and near focus.
To adjust back focus:
1.Open the slide door panel at the side of the camera.
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2.Unlock the back focus locking button.
3.Press and hold the center key (menu button) for more than 1 second until the Installmenu appears.
4.Select Lens Wizard and move cursor to the Set Back Focus Now item.
5.Turn the back focus adjustment as required.
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6.Lock the back focus locking button.
7.Press and hold the center key for more than 1 second until all the menus disappear.
8.Close the side door panel.
7.4
Closing the housing
Caution!
Always securely tighten all fittings to ensure a liquid-tight seal. Failure to do so could allow
water to enter the housing and damage the units. If a sealant is used, ensure that it is a
neutral cure type. Sealants that release acetic acid may harm electronics. Use drip loops on
the wiring outside the housing.
–Pull any excess wire out of the housing and tighten the cable glands. The tightening force
required is approximately 1 to 1.5 turns past the point where the gland starts to grip the
wire. Failure to correctly tighten the glands could result in water ingress.
–Ensure that all holes are covered with the rubber plugs provided.
–Close the cover and secure the latches. Optional tamper-resistant screws are provided
with the housing. If desired, secure the latch using these three screws and the provided
tamper-resistant wrench.
7.5
Positioning sunshield
1.Loosen the two screws (M4 x 10) on the top of the housing.
2.Slide the sunshield to the desired position. It has a range of 50 mm (2 in).
3.Tighten the screws to lock the sunshield into position.
4.If the sunshield is not installed, seal the two screw holes with the plugs supplied.
No special maintenance is required other than occasionally cleaning the window with water or
any non-aggressive liquid.
Fuse replacement
1.To replace a fuse, push and twist the fuse holder to open it.
2.Replace the fuse with a fuse that has the same current rating. The fuse is a 5 mm x
20 mm slow blow breaking capacity cartridge-type fuse.
3.Push and twist the fuse holder to close it.
Housing voltageFuse rating
24 VAC4 A, 250 VAC
120 VAC2 A, 250 VAC
230 VAC2 A, 250 VAC
There is a spare fuse inside the housing.
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Decommissioning
The unit should only be passed on together with this installation guide.
Disposal - Your Bosch product was developed and manufactured with high-quality
material and components that can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that
electronic and electrical appliances, which have reached the end of their working life,
must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste material.
Separate collecting systems are usually in place for disused electronic and electrical
products. Please dispose of these units at an environmentally compatible recycling
facility, per European Directive 2012/19/EU.