DeepSea Power & Light SeaCam HDZSC-3045, LED Micro SeaCam, LMSC, HDZSC-3045 Operator's Manual

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PRELIMINARY

HD Zoom SeaCam

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HD 30x Optical Zoom

Aluminum or Titanium Housing

DEEPSEA

POWER & LIGHT

Up to 6,000 m Depth Rating

Available with

T: 858-576-1261

F: 858-576-0219

FEATURES

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

www.deepsea.com
[e-mail]

Original Instruction

REV 01/09/17

HD Zoom SeaCam

PRELIMINARY

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9.7

1.50

38.1

1.50

38.1

3.77

95.7

1.00

25.4

2.52

63.9

1.75

44.5

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Specification Overview

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Operator’s Manual

Optical Specications

Lens

Focus

FOV in Water

Video Specications

Image Sensor

Sensor Resolution

Measured Resolution

Faceplate Illumination

Signal to Noise

Video Output

Serial Protocol

Environmental Specications

Depth Rating

Operating Temp

Storage Temp

Electrical Specications

Voltage

Power

Mechanical Specications

Housing

Port

Outer Diameter

Overall Length

Weight in Air

Weight in Water

Connector

Default

HDZSC-3045

4.3 mm ~ 129 mm, F/1.6 to F/4.7

Wide: 10 mm ~ innity

Telephoto: 1200 mm ~ innity

Wide: 47° H x 27° V x 53° D

Telephoto: 1.7° H x 1° V x 2° D

1/2.8 in. 2.1MP CMOS

1920 x 1080 FHD

850 TVL

0.024 Lux (50IRE)

>50dB

1080p/30, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/25, 1080i/59.94,

HD-SDI 1.5Gb/s

1080i/50, 1080i/60, 1080i/30

VISCA

Ti: 6,000 m
Al: 2,000 m

-5° C ~ 60° C [23° F ~ 140° F]

-20° C ~ 60° C [-4° F ~ 140° F]

10~36 VDC

9W max

6061 Aluminum

6Al-4V Titanium

Optically polished glass

95.3 mm [3.75 in.]

226.6 mm [8.92 in.]

Al: 2.18 kg [4.80 lbs]
Ti: 2.73 kg [6.02 lbs]

Al: 0.62 kg [1.37 lbs]
Ti: 1.16 kg [2.56 lbs]

FleXlink: SEACON MCBH8-NET

COAX: SubConn 75CXBHM

3.75

[inch]

95.3

mm

1.75

44.5

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9.7

1.50

38.1

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10.03

254.8

3.77

95.7

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L

SYMM

3.77

95.7

8.92

226.6

2.89

73.3

1.50

38.1

1.00

25.4

7x 1/4"-20

3.76

95.5

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18.9

2.52

63.9

* Specications subject to change without notice.

Rev. 01/06/17

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................3

Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................................... 4

General Notes & Warnings ............................................................................................................. 4

Pre & Post Dive Inspection ............................................................................................................ 4

Integration Procedure ....................................................................................................................5

Flooding Repair Procedure ............................................................................................................ 5

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................5

RMA Procedure for Repair ............................................................................................................. 5

Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 6

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Safety Symbols

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 & Warnings

The HD Zoom SeaCam supports a variety of
connectors and pin-outs. By looking on the camera,
the user can see the model, depth rating, video
format as well as the pin-out orientation. Be sure to
verify the pin-out before use.

Pre & Post Dive Inspection

Rinse your HD Zoom SeaCam in fresh water after use
in saltwater.

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

It is 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

Do not operate any high voltage electrical equipment
in or around water without using a Ground Fault
Interrupt circuit (GFI) and an isolation transformer,
especially when divers are in the water.

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.

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

● Rear bulkhead connector assembly

● Video cable

● Front window

● Retaining Cowl

WARNING

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

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disconnected. See the Flooding Repair Procedure
for more information.

Integration Procedure

Integrating Instruction

1. Prepare a power supply with 10-36 VDC output.

2. Connect the camera power, HD-SDI video,
analog video, and control signals to their
respective interfaces per the pinout specified for
the camera.

3. Prepare the camera bulkhead connector as
required, verifying proper lubrication of all O-rings
and seal surfaces with a silcone lubricant (spray
recommended).

4. Mate the female underwater connector to the
male bulkhead using a smooth linear motion,
making sure the connectors are fully seated and
seals are engaged.

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 max of
9W during operation and will work when supplied
with 10-36 VDC.

Video Output

The digital HD video output from the camera is a
SMPTE 292M compliant uncompressed HD-SDI data
stream at 1.485 Gb/s. This camera is available with
field selectable 1080p/30, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/25,
1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080i/60, and 1080i/30 image
formats.

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 pre­deployment 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.

b. Remove the connector. Inspect the

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

DSPL using the RMA Procedure.

Flooding Repair Procedure

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.

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

RMA Procedure for Repair

For warranty and non-warranty repairs, please contact
DeepSea Power & Light for an RMA number prior to
returning the item. Please have the model number, serial
number, and any other pertinent information along with
a description of the problem on hand when calling, or
include them in a fax or e-mail.

When shipping the item, be sure that the freight is pre­paid (CODs will not be accepted) and that the RMA
number is clearly printed on the outside of the box.

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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]
Email: [e-mail]

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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 two
years 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 two­year warranty period, the sole obligation of DeepSea
Power & Light, Inc. shall be to furnish new or repaired
parts free of charge in exchange 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.

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