ELMO PTC-400C User's Manual

Please read this instruction manual carefully before using this PTC-400C

and keep it for future reference.

PAN • TILT • ZOOM COLOR CAMERA

PTC-400C

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus outdoors.

6. Do not use this apparatus near water.

7. Clean only with dry cloth.

8. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not touch this apparatus during lightning storms.

10.Unplug when unused for long periods of time.

11.Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord

or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have been fallen

onto the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords

associated with accessories sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

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CAUTION

• Do not use any power supply other

than specified.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

* The CAUTION label is attached on

the base of product.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested

and found to comply with the

limits for Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference

when the equipment is operated

in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, use,

and can radiate 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 own

expense.

USER-INSTALLER

CAUTION: Your authority to

operate this FCC verified

equipment could be voided if you

make changes or modifications

not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance

to Part of the FCC Rules.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

This Camera has no power switch. When checking and maintaining this

Camera, be sure to turn OFF the power supply to the main unit

beforehand.

This Camera is designed only for use indoors. Do not use this Camera

out of doors.

Do not leave the Camera under direct sunlight or by heater, or the

Camera may be discolored, or damaged.

Do not place the Camera in any humid, dusty, windy or vibrating

location. Use the Camera in the following environmental condition:

Temperature: -10 °C ~ 40 °C (14 ° ~ 104 °F)

Humidity: 30% ~ 90% (No condensation)

Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. Do not use any volatile solvent, such

as thinner or benzin.

Do not directly point the camera lens into the sun, or the camera may be

damaged.

Caring for the batteries:

• If the Camera is not used for long time, take out the batteries from the

case.

• Do not use rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries.

• Do not use new and old batteries, or batteries of different type

together.

• Do not try to recharge or short-circuit the batteries.

This Camera is designed only for installation to the ceiling.

When installing this Camera, use only the dedicated fixing plate, refer to

the pages 9 to 13 of this manual, and carefully check the safety, such as

falling prevention.

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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................................1

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ............................................................3

1. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS....................................................5

2. WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER

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3. SETTING UP

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4. OPERATION PROCEDURES

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[1] Power supply to the Camera

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[2] Turning ON/OFF of the Camera power

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[3] Operating PAN/TILT

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[4] Lens operation

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[5] Preset operation

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[6] External unit control

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5. THE ID NUMBER (REMOTE ID) SETTING

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6. SETTING IN THE OSD (ON-SCREEN DISPLAY) MENU

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7. SETTING OF ALARM IN-OUT

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[1] Alarm input

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[2] Alarm output

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8. SETTING OF RS-485

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[1] Setting the terminating resistance

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[2] Setting the ID address

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9. SETTING OF VARIOUS MODES

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[1] Initializing the settings

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10. TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

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11. SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................33

12 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES...........................................................35

13 OPTIONS .......................................................................................36

Main unit

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1. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

ALARM IN-OUT TERMINAL (6P connector (Black))

RS-485 TERMINAL (5P connector (White))

COMPOSITE CABLE

INFRARED

SENSOR

LENS

LED

VIDEO OUT TERMINAL

DC IN

(BNC jack)

BASE

ORNAMENTAL RING

CAMERA HEAD

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Wireless Remote Controller

Note: The “” button is not used for normal operation.

PRESET

POWER

NUMBER

NORMAL

AUTO

TELE

CURSOR

PAN/TILT

Button Name Function Ref. Page

POWER To turn ON/OFF the Camera power. P.14

PRESET To register the preset position. P.17

ID To set the ID No. when multiple Cameras are used. P.19

NUMBER To set the preset position and the ID No. P.17

RESET To readjust the position of the Camera head. P.15 AUX Alarm signal is outputted from ALARM OUT terminal (2). Prior P.18

setting of the OSD mode is required.

11 12

NORMAL

IRIS OPEN To open the iris. P.16

CLOSE To close the iris. P.16 AUTO To adjust the focal point automatically to maintain it in the P.16

FOCUS

NEAR To move the focal point near. P.16 FAR To move the focal point far. P.16 TELE To zoom in (TELE) the image. P.15

ZOOM

WIDE To zoom in (WIDE) the image. P.15

DIRECTIONS To change the Camera head direction by operating the P.15, 20

HOME To move the Camera head direction by operating P.15, 20

MENU To turn ON/OFF the OSD display. In the hierarchical menu, P.19, 20

CURSOR PAN/TILT

To return the iris to the factory setting automatically. P.16

“in focus” status.

cursor on the OSD.

the cursor on the OSD.

the screen immediately before appears. To suspend the menu operation. P.20

RESET

AUX

OPEN

NEAR

FAR

WIDE

DIRECTIONS

HOME

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Point the infrared emitter of the wireless remote controller to the infrared sensor located on

the front of the Camera main unit, and press the button of the intended operation.

For the receivable renge, refer to the below figures.

Receivable range

Distance : Within approx. 7m from the infrared sensor front

Angle : Within approx. 60° right and left, approx. 10° above

and approx 30° below from the infrared sensor front

2. WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROLLER

Note: The infrared sensors may receive the infrared rays only within a

narrower receivable range or may not receive them at all depending

on the ambient environment, such as being placed under the sunlight

or near an inverter fluorescent lamp. In such case, relocate the

installation place of the receiving side or block off the sunlight.

Precaution for the battery

Remove the battery case cover by pressing downward on the [ ] mark part in the

direction as indicated by the arrow.

Install 2 pcs. of batteries (type R03,AAA) into the case in the direction as indicated

there.

Note: Install the batteries with the proper to and to polarity.

Note: For dry cells, be sure to use the size AAA.

Note: Change the batteries at least once a year or when even nesessary.

Side view Bottom view

10°

30°

60°

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Note: The supplied batteries supplied with the Camera are only for use in

initially confirming the operation of the Camera.

It is not guaranteed that these batteries will work effectively for the

indicated period.

When multiple Cameras are operated through the wireless remote

controller

Refer to "5. THE ID NUMBER SETTING" on P. 19.

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3. SETTING UP

Note: When carrying the Camera, be sure to hold the base.

Note: Do not turn the Camera head in the PAN-TILT direction by hand, or

the Camera head could be broken.

WARNING:The total mass of the main unit and fixing plate is approx. 900g. Check

whether the ceiling to which the Camera is installed is strong enough to

hold the total mass of the main unit and fixing plate.

If not, the Camera could fall, causing injury.

(1) Mounting the Fixing Plate

1.Make mounting holes and a cord hole in the place (ceiling) to which this Camera is

installed.

[1] Installation

2.Lock the fixing plate (supplied) firmly with 4 fixing screws (not supplied).

FRONT

85.7mm(3-3/8inch)

MOUNTING HOLE (prepared hole) for FIXING PLATE, 4 locations

ø72 (cord hole)

CELING PLATE (supplied)

FIXING PLATE (supplied)

FIXING SCREW M4 × 40 (supplied), 4PCS

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WARNING:Fasten the fixing screws of the fixing plate firmly, or the Camera could

fall, causing injury.

(2) Mounting the Camera to the Fixing Plate

1.Match the [ ] mark on the fixing plate with the [ ] mark on the back face of the

main unit, set the tabs (3 locations) of the back face of the main unit in the mating cuts

(3 locations) of the fixing plate, and turn the main unit clockwise by 25° (Refer to A)

MAIN UNIT MATING CUT, 3 LOCATIONS

MARK MARK

FRONT FRONT

25°

A-1 A-2

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(3) Mounting the Safety Wires

1.Loop up one end of the Safety Wires through the respective safety wire looping holes

made on the Ceiling Plate, and then loop up the other end of the same around the

beams or anything that is used to mount ceiling tile channel for structure safety.

SAFETY WIRE LOOPING HOLE

SAFETY WIRE (not supplied)

CEILING PLATE

CEILING TILE

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