C1488M6/98Original version.
C1488M-A9/98Rev A. Revised the manual to incorporate Spectra™
C1448M-B2/99Rev B. Revised the input power ratings, certifications,
Lite material.
and operating temperatures. Revised model numbers for
Spectra Lite™.
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1.0 GENERAL
1.1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS
Prior to installation and use of this product, the following WARNINGS should be
observed.
1.Installation and servicing should only be done by qualified service personnel
and conform to all local codes.
2.Unless the unit is specifically marked as a NEMA Type 3, 3R, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, or
6P enclosure, it is designed for indoor use only and it must not be installed
where exposed to rain and moisture.
3.Only use replacement parts recommended by Pelco.
4.After replacement/repair of this unit’s electrical components, conduct a resistance measurement between line and exposed parts to verify the exposed
parts have not been connected to line circuitry.
5.The installation method and materials should be capable of supporting four
times the weight of the enclosure, pan/tilt, camera and lens combination.
The product and/or manual may bear the following marks:
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a
risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and
maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this
unit.
CAUTION:
RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
Please thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information
in this manual prior to installation and operation.
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1.2 REGULATORY NOTICES
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that
the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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1.3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack and inspect all parts carefully.
Be sure to save the shipping box and any inserts. They are the safest material in
which to make future shipments.
If an item appears to have been damaged in shipment, replace it properly in its box
and contact the factory at 1-800-289-9100 or 1-559-292-1981 for a replacement.
(International customers fax 1-559-348-1120 for authorization and instructions.)
If an item needs to be returned to the factory for repair, consult the WARRANTY
AND RETURN section of this manual for instructions.
The following items are supplied:
IN-CEILING MODELS
1Back box
1Installation/Operation Manual (C1488M)
1Parts bag (refer to Figure 1)
1Back box
1Tube of pipe sealant
1Installation/Operation Manual (C1488M)
1.4 RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Pelco does not supply basic tools needed for the installation process. The following
tools are recommended:
Small flat screwdriver
Coaxial cable stripper
BNC crimp tool
Wire stripper
Wire cutter
Pen or pencil (in-ceiling models only)
Drill with 3/32-inch drill bit (in-ceiling models only)
Saw to cut hole in ceiling (in-ceiling models only)
Medium Phillips screwdriver (in-ceiling models and pendant surface-mount only)
Drill with hole saw (pendant surface-mount only)
COMPASS TOOL
SAFETY
BRACKET
CONDUIT FITTING
& LOCK NUT
T-RAIL CLIP
Figure 1. Back Box Parts
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2.0 DESCRIPTION
The BB5A Series back boxes are used with the SD5 Series of Spectra™ (Software
Version 3.0) domes and SD5A Series of Spectra II™ domes. The BB5T Series
back boxes are used with the SD5T Series of Spectra™ Lite domes.
The BB5A-F and BB5T-F are for indoor installation in hard ceilings or standard 2-foot
x 2-foot (61 x 61 cm) suspended ceilings.
The BB5A-PB (black), BB5A-PG (light gray), and BB5T-PG (light gray) pendant
back boxes are for indoor installation. For outdoor use, the BB5A-PG-E and BB5TPG-E include a heater and sun shield. The heater allows operation in temperatures
down to -60°F (-51°C).
2.1 MODELS
BB5A-FIndoor back box for flush mounting in a ceiling
BB5A-PBBlack pendant-mount back box
BB5A-PGLight gray pendant-mount back box
BB5A-PG-ESame as BB5A-PG except includes heater and sun shield
BB5T-FIndoor back box for flush mounting in a ceiling
BB5T-PGLight gray pendant-mount back box
BB5T-PG-ESame as BB5T-PG except includes heater and shield
2.2 CERTIFICATIONS
The products identified below have been tested and certified for agency compliance as noted.
ModelCEFCCULCSA/cUL
BB5A-FXX
BB5A-PBXX
BB5A-PGXX
BB5A-PG-EXX
BB5T-FXX
BB5T-PGXX
BB5T-PG-EXX
Applicable CE, FCC, UL, and CSA/cUL directives/standards:
•93/68/EEC–CE Mark Directive
89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC–Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directives
EN 55022: 1984 Class A–Radio-frequency emissions limits
EN 50082-2: 1992–Immunity standard