Honeywell HCM574L, HCM584LX, HCM384L, HCM585LX, HCM404LX User Manual

Document G-113078-001 – 02/07 – Rev 5

L-Series

B/W Camera

HCM574L HCM584LX
HCM384L HCM585LX

HCM404LX
HCM405LX

User Guide

EIA

CCIR

Revisions

Issue Date Revisions

1.00 09/06 New document

1.01 09/06 Updated Mains 230V in Figure 2 and

Figure 7.

1.02 10/06 Changed 2nd ‘clockwise’ to
‘counterclockwise’ on page 8.

3 10/06 Updated Figure 1, Figure 4, and Figure 5

to show HCM model.

4 11/06 Updated Figure 1 for better quality.

5 02/07 Updated document part no.; added

warning to p. iii.

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Warnings

Installation and servicing should be performed only by
qualified and experienced personnel to conform to all local
codes and to maintain your warranty.

WARNING! 12 VDC/24 VAC models require the use

of CSA Certified/UL Listed Class 2
power adapters to ensure compliance
with electrical safety standards.

Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as
the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
Correct disposal of this product (applicable in the
European Union and other European countries with
separate collection systems). This product should be
disposed of, at the end of its useful life, as per applicable
local laws, regulations, and procedures.

Explanation of Graphical
Symbols

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
CONSTITUTING A RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT
WITHIN THE UNIT.

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT
IMPORTANT OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANY THIS UNIT.

CAUTION

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FCC Compliance Statement

Information to the User: This equipment has been tested

and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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, 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.
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.

Caution Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

Manufacturer’s Declaration of
Conformance

The manufacturer declares that the equipment supplied
with this guide is compliant with the essential protection
requirements of the EMC directive 89/336/EEC and the Low
Voltage Directive LVD 73/23 EEC, conforming to the
requirements of standards EN 55013 for emissions.

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Contents

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Unpack Everything. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Camera Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Setting Up Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Selecting the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Fixed Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Vari-focal Auto Iris Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Direct Drive (DC) Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Video Drive (VSD) Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Backlight Compensation (BLC). . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Synchronization Selection (LL/INT) . . . . . . . . . 5

Line Lock Phase Adjustment Potentiometer . . 6

Lens Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Adjusting the Back Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Completing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Mounting the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Warranty and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Introduction

The Honeywell L-Series monochrome cameras are ideally
suited for use in day-to-day surveillance applications. The
L-Series monochrome cameras are designed for
exceptional value and performance for everyday use. Their
off-the-shelf feature set is designed for high picture quality
in standard applications and they require little to no
adjustment after installation.

Figure 1 Camera Overview

Features

• 1/3” Monochrome CCD

• C/CS adjustable lens mount adapter

• Excellent signal-to-noise ratio of more than 50 dB

• Less than 0.1 lux low light sensitivity for excellent
performance in low light conditions

• Compatible with Video Iris (VSD) or Direct Drive (DC)
Auto Iris lens

• 12 VDC/24 VAC or 230 VAC operation (model
dependent)

Lens connector for
Auto Iris lens plug

Setscrew: loosen locking ring
with a Phillips screwdriver to
adjust mounting ring.

C/CS mount adapter:
C mount: turn
counterclockwise
CS mount: turn clockwise

Back focus adjustment ring