GE Security TruVision Bullet IR TVC-BIR-SR, TruVision TVC-BIR-SR Pocket Manual

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1065693A

TruVision Bullet IR Camera

Pocket Guide

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Document num/rev: 1065693A (November 2008).

Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to

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of General Electric Company. The TVC-BIR-SR TruVi­sion Bullet IR Camera is a trademark of GE Security.

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Intended

use

Use this product only for the purpose it was designed
for; refer to the data sheet and user documentation.
For the latest product information, contact your local
supplier or visit us online at www.gesecurity.com.

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FCC

compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a 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 resi­dential environment. This equipment generates,
uses, 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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

EU

directives

2004/108/EC (EMC directive). Non-European manu-

facturers must designate an authorized representa­tive in the Community. Our authorized
manufacturing representative is GE Security B.V.,
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this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. For proper
recycling, return this product to your local supplier
upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or
dispose of it at designated collection points. For more
information, visit www.recyclethis.info.

Regulatory

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Contents

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Contacting us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Introduction

This is the GE TruVision Bullet IR Camera
Pocket Guide for model TVC-BIR-SR. This

pocket guide describes a standard installa­tion.

Overview

The TruVision Bullet IR Camera consists of
the following:

• Camera with power and video output
cable

• Mounting bracket

• Flying lead

Figure

1 shows the parts of the camera, and

figure 2 show the lens, IR LEDs, and the light
sensor.

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1

A Sunshield

B Power and video

cable

C Mounting bracket

C

A

B

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A 18 pcs LED IR lights

B Lens

C Light sensor

B

A

C

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Installation

To install the TVC-BIR-SR camera, do the
following.

1. Using the mount as a template, place
it level against the mounting surface
and mark the position of the
mounting holes.

2. Following all local codes, drill and
prepare the mounting holes.

3. Securely fasten the mount to the
mounting surface with the appro­priate fasteners.

4. If needed, seal all mounting holes so
that no moisture can leak into the
mounting surface.

5. Screw the camera into the mounting
bracket. Ensure that the camera is
firmly attached to the bracket.

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6. Connect a 75 ohm coaxial video cable
to the video cable, and connect a
12 VDC power supply to the power
cable.

7. Adjust the camera position and angle
as required.

Specifications

Image sensor 1/3 in. color CCD sensor
Total pixels NTSC: 537(H) x 505(V)

PAL: 537(H) x 597(V)

Effective pixels NTSC: 510(H) x 492(V)

PAL: 500(H) x 582(V)
Synchronizing system 2:1 internal
Video output 1.0 Vp-p / 75 ohm composite
Electronic shutter NTSC: 1/60 to 1/100,000 second

PAL: 1/50 to 1/100,000 second
Lens Board lens 4.3 mm
Horizontal resolution 380 TV lines
S/N ratio More than 48 dB (AGC off)
Minimum illumination 0.33 lux color / F2.0

0.00 lux IR on

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Weatherproof IP67
IR distance 49 ft. (15 m) (18 IR LEDs)
IR trigger 2.6 lux/2.7 lux (IR on/off)
Power supply 12 VDC ± 1.2 VDC
Current 120 mA (IR off)

270 mA (IR on)
Power consumption 5.9 W maximum
Weight 0.7 lb. (0.31 kg)
Dimension (diam. x H) 2.25 x 3.25 in. (57 x 82.6 mm)
Operating temp. 14 to 122°F (-10 to 50°C)
Storage temp. -4 to 158°F (-20 to 70°C)

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Contacting us

For help installing, operating, maintaining,
and troubleshooting this product, refer to
this document and any other documentation
provided. If you still have questions, see

Contact information on page 9.

Note: Be ready at the equipment before
calling.

Online resources

Here are some useful links on our website

www.gesecurity.com:

Online library. From the Customer
Support menu, select the Resource Library

link. After you register and log on, you may
search for the documentation you need.

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(For translated manuals, contact your
local supplier.)

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Training. To view any available online

training for GE Security products, select
the Training link. (Online training is not
available for all products.)

Warranty and terms. From the Customer
Support menu, select Return and Warranty

Policy Statement or Terms and Conditions
Policy Statement.

Customer service and technical
support. From the Customer Support

menu, select Customer Service or

Technical & Application. Select a product

category for the contact information or
use the menu to select a location outside
the US.

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Contact information

North America

T: 888 GE Security. Toll-free in US, Puerto Rico, Canada.

503.885.5700 outside the toll-free area.

F: 888.329.0332 (Tualatin tech support)

561.998.6232 (Boca Raton tech support)

E: [e-mail]

[e-mail]

Latin America

T: 305.593.4301F:305.593.4300
E: [e-mail]

[e-mail]

Europe, Middle East, and Africa

W: At www.gesecurity.eu, select Customer Support.

China, India, Singapore, Taiwan, Southeast Asia

E: [e-mail]

Australia, New Zealand

E: [e-mail]

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