DeepSea Power & Light SEACAM Operator's Manual

Low-Light

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SeaCam

Operator’s Manual

Low-Light SeaCam

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DEEPSEA

POWER & LIGHT

4033 Rufn Road

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F: [phone]

San Diego, CA
92123- 1817 USA

Serial #

Connector Type

Pin-outs

● Ground = Pin

● PWR = Pin

● Video = Pin

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Original Instruction

REV 10/12/15

Low-Light SeaCam

4.88
124

6.21

157.7

1.26
32

2.04

51.7

2.72

69.1

2.85

72.5

2.44

61.9

1.69

42.9

1.00

25.4

1.59

40.3

1.00

25.4

4x 1/4"-20

Specication Overview

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Mechanical Specications

Housing Aluminum

Port Optically Polished Glass Hemisphere

Outer Diameter
(w/o crash gaurd)

Overall Length
(w/o connector)

Weight in Air Titanium: 0.56 kg [1.23 lbs]

Weight in Water Titanium: 0.30 kg [0.66 lbs]

Environmental Specications

Depth Rating Aluminum: 4,000 m [13,123 ft]

Titanium: 6,000 meters [19,685 ft]

Operating Temp. -10º C to 50º C

Storage Temp. -30º C to 70º C

Optical Specications

Lens 3.0mm, F/1.0

Focus Fixed Focus

FOV in Water 85° (H) x 62° (V) x 110° (D)

Video Specications

Image Sensor 1/3-inch CCD image sensor

Resolution 470 TV lines horizontal

Scene Illumination 0.0016 Lux [50 IRE]

Faceplate
Illumination

Signal to Noise >50 dB

Video Output Composite, 1.0 V p-p into 75 ohm,

Video Format EIA or CCIR

Electrical Specications

Voltage 9-36 VDC

Power 2W max

*Measured values using example product in water.

Titanium

56 mm [2.20 in]

124 mm [4.88 in]

[14º F - 122º F]

[-22º F - 158º F]

with Global Shutter

0.00045 Lux [50 IRE]

Unbalanced

Standard Connector

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Other connector options available upon

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request.

BH4MP/MCBH4MP

1 = DC­2 = DC+
3 = Video
4 = N/C

Dimensions

2.44

61.9

2.85

72.5

2

* Specications subject to change without notice.

mm

[inch]

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Table of Contents

Specification Overview 2
Table of Contents 3
Safety Symbols 4

General Notes and Warnings 4
Pre & Post Dive Inspection 4
Operation Instructions 4-5
Flooding Repair Procedure 5
Troubleshooting 5
RMA Procedure for Repair 5-6
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 Low-Light 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.

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 Inspec-

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

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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tion

Rinse your Low-Light 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

● 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 be-

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come 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

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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

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Flooding Repair Procedure for more information.

Operation Instructions

1. Prepare a power supply with 9-36V DC output.

2. Plug the red [positive(+)] and black [negative(-)]
banana plugs of the camera cable into their
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 approx­imately 2W of power during operation, and will
work when supplied between 9-36 volts DC.

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. 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.

RMA Procedure for Repair

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).

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:

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Low-Light SeaCam

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

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 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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