
81 IN 5306 AP8C-8GV
© 2009, Videolarm, Inc. All Rights Reserved
EFFECTIVE DATE: 11-11-2010
PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS LIST
The AP8C-8GV is an aluminum pressurized housing complete with
the Hitachi S454R integrated camera. This unit has an RS232 por t
that can be used to con gure some of the parameters of the camera.
These parameters are saved in non-volatile memory so that they will
be restored if the camera loses power.
The following parameters may be con gured and will be restored on
power up:
Zoom Factor - The zoom factor can be set from x1 (wide angle)
to x23 (telephoto).
Automatic IR lter control level - There are three light level set-
tings for controlling the point at which the infrared
lter is removed to enhance the sensitivity of the
camera to infrared. AER+1 is the highest sensitiv-
ity and requires the lowest light level to switch out
the IR lter while AER+3 is the lowest sensitivity
and will switch out the IR lter at a higher light
level.
Bac .
HEATER
The front end-cap contains a glass viewing window. The integral
heater/defogger is mounted to the camera cradle and will transfer
heat to the window to minimize fogging of the window in high
humidity areas and/or freezing under cold temperature conditions.
PRESSURIZATION
Add 10psi of nitrogen to the unit. This may be done before or
after connecting power.
CAUTION: Pressurized container. DO NOT exceed 70kPa (10 PSIG)
at one atmosphere. Refer servicing to quali ed service
personnel. The housing is tted with a standard Schrader
valve to allow pressurization with dry nitrogen to 5 lb PSI
nominal at one atmosphere. An overpressurization safety
relief valve is mounted on the rear cap along with the
Schrader valve. The purpose of the relief valve is to
provide a safety pressure blow rnal
pressure exceed 140 kPa (20 PSIG) at one atmosphere.
A pressurization warning label is visible on the back of
housing.
Schradar Valve Relief Valve
Once the last parameter has been set, the unit will wait approximately
30 seconds before loading the new data into non-volatile memory. The
image from the camera will go black for about 1 second to indicate the
parameters have been loaded into memory. If power is lost before the
loading is complete, the new parameters will be lost and the camera
will restore with the previously stored ones.
The wiring to the main connector is shown in the following table:
L
A NC
B NC
C NC
D NC
E Video Shield
F Video
G Signal Ground
H NC
J NC
K 24 VAC
L 24 VAC
M NC
N NC
P RXD - Data received from camera
R TXD - Data transmitted to camera
S NC
K
J
H
Bulkhead MS3114E20-16P (Male)
Mate MS3126F20-16S (Female)
(AIGIS #315 1592-001)
S
G
(Wire Side)
A
M
R
F
B
N
C
P
D
E
Refer to packaged CD-ROM for additional information and software pertaining
to the Hitachi camera system.

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the unit is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating & user instructions should be followed.
5. Electrical Connections - Only a qualified electrician should make electrical
connections.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Cable Runs - All cable runs must be within permissible distance.
8. Mounting - This unit must be properly and securely mounted to a supporting
structure capable of sustaining
a. Installation should be made by a qualified installer.
b. Installation should be in compliance with local codes.
c. Care should be exercised to select suitable hardware to install the unit,
taking into account both the composition of the mounting surface and
the weight of the unit. Be sure to periodically examine the unit and the
supporting structure to make sure that the integrity of the installation
is intact. Failure to comply with the foregoing could result in the unit
separating from the support structure and falling, with resultant damages
or injury to anyone or anything struck by the falling unit.
UNPACKING
Unpack carefully. Electronic components can be damaged if improperly handled
or dropped. If an item appears to
properly in its carton and notify the shipper. Be sure to save:
1. The shipping carton and packaging material. They are the safest material in
which to make future shipments of the equipment.
2. These Installation and Operating Instructions.
the weight of the unit. Accordingly:
have been damaged in shipment, replace it
SAFETY PRECAUTIONSIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION
RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
COMPONENTS TO WATER OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of non-insulated "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 presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
SERVICE
If the unit ever needs repair service, customer should contact Videolarm
(1-800-554-1124) for return authorization & shipping instructions.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Videolarm has set-up a 24 hour technical support line for their customers.
24 HOUR TECHNICAL SUPPORT
1-800-554-1124
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR VIDEOLARM INC. PRODUCTS
VIDEOLARM INC. warrants this Product to be free from defects in material or workmanship, as follows:
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ry Brackets Five (5) Years Five (5) Years
Accesso
During the labor warranty period, to repair the Product, Purchaser will either return the defective product, freight prepaid, or deliver it to Videolarm Inc. Decatur GA.
The Product to be repaired is to be returned in either its original carton or a similar package affording an equal degree of protection with a RMA # (Return Materials
Authorization number) displayed on the outer box or packing slip. To obtain a RMA# you must contact our Technical Support Team at 800.554.1124, extension 101.
Videolarm will return the repaired Product freight prepaid to Purchaser. Videolarm is not obligated to provide Purchaser with a substitute unit during the warranty
period or at any time. After the applicable warranty period, Purchaser must pay all labor and/or parts charges.
ted warranty stated in these product instructions is subject to all of the following terms and conditions:
The limi
1. NOTIFICATION OF CLAIMS: WARRANTY SERVICE: If Purchaser believes that the Product is defective in material or workmanship, then written notice
with an explanation of the claim shall be given promptly by Purchaser to Videolarm but all claims for warranty service must be made within the warranty period.
If after investigation Videolarm determines that the reported problem was not covered by the warranty, Purchaser shall pay Videolarm for the cost of investigating
the problem at its then prevailing per incident billable rate. No repair or replacement of any Product or part thereof shall extend the warranty period as to the entire
Product. The specific warranty on the repaired part only shall be in effect for a period of ninety (90) days following the repair or replacement of that part
remaining period of the Product parts warranty, whichever is greater.
2. EXCLUSIVE REMEDY: ACCEPTANCE: Purchaser’s exclusive remedy and Videolarm’s sole obligation is to supply (or pay for) all labor necessary to repair
any Product found to be defective within the warranty period and to supply, at no extra charge, new or rebuilt replacements for defective parts.
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the warranty period which is subjected to any of the following: abuse, improper use: negligence, accident, lightning damage or other acts of God (i.e., hurricanes,
earthquakes), modification, failure of the end-user to follow the directions outlined in the product instructions, failure of the end-user to foll
procedures recommended by the International Security Industry Organization, written in product instructions, or recommended in the service manual for the Product.
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and the end-user has failed to follow such schedule; attempted repair by non-qualified personnel; operation of the Product outside of the published environmental
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