DeepSea Power & Light LED Multi SeaCam Operator's Manual

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LED Multi SeaCam

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Operator’s Manual

LED Multi-SeaCam

Record product serial number below as it appears on the nameplate.

Serial #

Connector Type

Pin-outs

DEEPSEA

POWER & LIGHT

T: [phone]

F: [phone]

4033 Rufn Road
San Diego, CA
92123- 1817 USA

www.deepsea.com
[e-mail]

● Ground = Pin

● PWR = Pin

● Video = Pin

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Original Instruction

REV 08/15/17

LED Multi SeaCam

Specication Overview

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Operator’s Manual

LEDMSC-1055 LEDMSC-1065 LEDMSC-2065

Mechanical Specications

Housing

Port

Outer
Diameter

Overall Length
(w/o connector)

Weight in Air

Weight in Water

Environmental Specications

Depth Rating

Operating
Temp.

20º C to 40º C

[-4º F to 104º F]

Optical Specications

Lens

Focus

Depth of Field

FOV in Air

FOV in Water

2.8 mm, f/2.8 5 mm, f/2.8 3.0 mm, f/2.0

Fixed focus, wide angle Fixed focus Fixed focus, wide angle

10 cm [4 in.] to innity 30 cm [12 in.] to innity 10 cm [4 in.] to innity

106º H x 78º V x 149º D 77º H x 56º V x 98º D 95º H x 75º V x 130º D

77º H x 59º V x 98º D 57º H x 45º V x 71º D 75º H x 60º V x 85º D

Video Specications

Image Sensor

Number of
Pixels

Resolution

Scene
Illumination

Signal to Noise

Video
Output

Video
Format

1/3 inch CCD image sensor 1/2 inch CCD image sensor 1/3 inch CCD image sensor

537 H x 505 V (EIA)

400+ TV lines horizontal 570 TV lines horizontal 460 TV lines horizontal

0.27 Lux at f2.8 0.01 Lux at f2.8 1.1 Lux at f2.0

More than 45 dB 46 dB More than 45 dB

EIA (RS170) EIA (RS170) or CCIR NTSC or PAL

Electrical Specications

Power

Current

LED Color Ring

11~30 VDC

Below 14 VDC,

the LED output maybe

diminished.

Camera 110 mA

LED’s 0~250 mA

Total max 360 mA

Green Green White

Titanium

Sapphire

47.4 mm [1.86 in.]

106.5 mm [4.19 in.]

459 g [16 oz.]

112 g [4 oz.]

4,000 m

-10º C to 40º C

[14º F to 104º F]

811 H x 508 V (EIA);

795 H x 596 V (CCIR)

1.0 volt peak-to-peak into 75 ohm

11~30 VDC

Below 14 VDC,

the LED output maybe

diminished.

Camera 160 mA

LED’s 0~250 mA

Total max 410 mA

-30º C to 40º C

[-22º F to 104º F]

768 H x 494 V (NTSC);

752 H x 582 V (PAL)

11~30 VDC

Below 14 VDC,

the LED output maybe

diminished.

Camera 200 mA

LED’s 0~250 mA

Total max 450 mA

Standard Connector

4

1

23

*Other connectors and pin-outoptions are

available upon request.

BH4MP

1 = Ground
2 = Power
3 = Video
4 = Not Used

Dimensions

6.25

158.8

4.19

106.5

1.86

47.4

2.41

61.2

1.24

31.6

1.36

34.6

[inch]

mm

2

* Specications subject to change without notice.

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LED Multi SeaCam

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Table of Contents

Recording Form for Machine Serial Number 1
Specification Overview 2
Table of Contents 3
Safety Symbols 4

General Notes and Warnings 4
Pre & Post Dive Inspection 4
Operation Procedures 4-5

Operation Instruction 4-5

LED Ring Operation 5

Flooding Repair Procedure 5
Troubleshooting 5
RMA Procedure for Repair 6
Warranty Information 6

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Safety Symbol

In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols are used to communicate important
safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these symbols.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to
avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER

! WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

This symbol means read the operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment. The operator’s manual contains important information
on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.

This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling or using this equipment to reduce the risk of
eye injury.

This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the product or bodily harm.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.

General Notes and

Warnings

The LED Multi SeaCam supports a variety of connectors,
camera modules, depth ratings, and pin-outs. By looking
into the front port of the camera, the user can see the
model, depth rating, video format as well as the pin out
orientation. Be sure to verify pin-out orientation before
use.

It is very important when preparing the system for de­ployment that the cable, at both the camera and topside
ends, be carefully dressed to provide complete strain re­lief to the connectors. Failure of the strain relief provisions
will almost certainly damage the connectors and possibly
other elements of the system.

DANGER

WARNING

Never place the camera in a vice or other hard
clamping tool. Should it become necessary to hold
the camera more tightly than can be managed by
hand, use a clean, good quality strap wrench.

Pre and Post Dive Inspec­tion

Rinse your LED Multi SeaCam in fresh water after use
in saltwater.

Always check to make sure that the rear bulkhead con­nector assembly is secured before deployment.

Before and after each deployment, check the following
areas for damage, wear or corrosion:

● Rear bulkhead connector assembly

● Video cable

● Front window

Do not operate any high voltage electrical equipment
in or around water without using a Ground Fault In­terrupt circuit (GFI) and an isolation transformer, es-

pecially when divers are in the water.

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Operation Procedures

Operation Instruction

1. Prepare a power supply with 11-30 VDC output.

2. Plug the red [positive(+)] and black [negative(-)]
banana plugs of the camera cable into their

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respective jacks on the power supply.

3. Plug the BNC connector on the topside of the
cable into the monitor or VCR video-in jack (a
BNC-to-RCA adapter may be required by the
monitor/VCR in use).

4. Lubricate the camera bulkhead connector with an
appropriate silicone lubricant (spray type rec­ommended), and using a linear motion plug the
female inline connector into the male bulkhead
connector on the back of the camera.

5. Screw the locking sleeves together firmly (hand
tight-do not use tools). The camera is now ready
for operation; switch the power supply ON to
power the camera. The camera draws a maxi­mum of 410mA of current during operation, and
will work when supplied between 11-30 volts DC.

LED Ring Operation

The LED ring built into this camera will operate in four
modes: Hi, Med, low, Off. The illumination is adjust­ed by toggling the power to the camera on and off. If
camera is powered by a buffered power supply, leave
switch in off position for at least 3 seconds when tog­gling through LED illumination levels. If power is off for
more than 10 seconds the camera will default to the Hi
setting.

DANGER

After each deployment, carefully check to

make sure the camera has not flooded. It is possi­ble for the camera to partially flood and then reseal
itself while underwater. Upon surfacing, the camera
can become internally pressurized, which may be
potentially dangerous. Additionally, if the power
remains on when the camera has partially flooded,
it is possible for electrolytic generation of an ex­plosive mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gases. If
a camera appears flooded upon removal from the
water, it should be treated as potentially dangerous.
Point the camera away from persons and valuable
equipment and make sure that the power is discon­nected. See the Flooding Repair Procedure for more
information.

Flooding Repair Procedure

LED Multi SeaCam

1. Immediately turn off the power to the unit.

2. Open the housing by removing the rear end
cap-retaining ring. Grasp the rear end cap in one
hand and the camera housing in the other. With
care, separate the two components using a linear
motion. If required gently twist components while
separating.

3. Pour out any water trapped in the housing.

4. If the camera is completely flooded, rinse the in­ternal components with clean fresh water in order
to minimize contamination and corrosion.

5. Allow parts to dry in air or a convection oven set
at 60° C (190° F). IMPORTANT! DeepSea Power
& Light cannot be responsible for any damage
incurred during emergency field repairs. Such re­pairs should be undertaken only as a last resort
and by qualified personnel.

Troubleshooting

1. If the camera stops working while underwater
assume that it has been flooded. See Flooding
Repair procedure.

2. Once it has been determined that the camera
is not flooded, or if it does not turn on during
pre-deployment checks, troubleshoot in the fol­lowing sequence:

a. Check the cable/inline connector to make

sure that correct voltage and current
are being supplied, and that the correct
sockets are being used. See page 2 of this
manual for electrical specs and connector
pin-outs.

b. Remove the connector. Inspect the as-

sembly for visual signs of wear. Use a
multi-meter check for continuity or shorts
in the connector. Try a spare connector, if
available.

c. Check the wires that go from the power

supply to the camera base for wear. If they
appear worn, replace them.

d. Check to make sure that the power supply

board is securely attached to the camera. If
it is loose, check for damage on the board.
If there appears to be no damage, reattach
the board to the camera. Try using a spare
driver board if available.

e. If the camera still does not work, return it to

DSPL using the RMA Procedure.

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If the camera stops working while underwater,
you should assume that it has been flooded. When
working on a potentially flooded camera, it is important
to use appropriate personal protective equipment to
include, at a minimum, eye and hand protection.

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RMA Procedure for Repair

Should it be necessary to return your camera to the
factory, follow the procedure for the Flooded Camera
Repair above, and by leaving the connector partially un­screwed. For warranty and non-warranty repairs please
contact DeepSea Power & Light for a RMA number prior
to returning your item. Please have your light model
number, serial number and any other pertinent informa­tion along with a description of the problem, on hand
when you call, or include them in a fax or e-mail. When
shipping your item, be sure that the freight is pre-paid
(CODs will not be accepted) and that the RMA number
is clearly printed on the outside of the box. All shipments
should be sent to the address below:

DeepSea Power & Light
Attn: RMA ####
4033 Ruffin Road
San Diego, CA 92123-1817
U.S.A
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

for parts which have been proved defective and does
not include any other costs such as the cost of removal
of the defective part, installation, labor, or consequen­tial damages of any kind, the exclusive remedy being
to require DeepSea Power & Light, Inc. to furnish such
new parts. Under no circumstances shall the Buyer be
entitled to recover any incidental damages as that term
is defined in Commercial Code §2715.

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty

Seller warrants that the goods (except internal electronic
components) sold under this contract will be free from
defect in material and workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of shipment from the factory, if they
have been properly used. Internal electronic compo­nents are warranted for 90 days from the date of ship­ment from the factory, if they have been properly used.
This warranty will be limited to the repair or replacement
of parts and the necessary labor and services required
to repair the goods. IT IS EXPRESSLY AGREED THAT
THIS WARRANTY WILL BE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRAN­TIES OF FITNESS AND IN LIEU OF THE WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY. This warranty is the exclusive
and only warranty to pass with the goods under this
contract. No agent, employee, or representative of the
Seller has any authority to bind Seller to any informa­tion, representation, or warranty concerning the goods
sold under this contract, and unless an affirmation,
representation, or warranty made by an agent, employ­ee, or representative is specifically included within this
contract, it will not be enforceable by Buyer. If notice of
defect is given to DeepSea Power & Light, Inc. with­in such 90 day or one year warranty period, the sole
obligation of DeepSea Power & Light, Inc. shall be to
furnish new or repaired parts free of charge in exchange

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www.deepsea.com
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