Pelco IMA-3033 User Manual

C1463M-A (12/00)
PDF8 Series
Pendant Fixed Mount Dome

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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. The installation method and materials should be capable of supporting four times the
weight of the enclosure, pan/tilt, camera and lens combination.

Please thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information in this manual prior to installation and
operation.

DESCRIPTION

PDF8 Series domes are pendant style units designed for indoor use only. The dome can be
mounted to a ceiling or wall using a suitable length pipe (threaded at both ends) and a mount/
adapter. All PDF8 Series pendant domes are compatible with Pelco IWM Series Wall Mount, the
MRWA Wall Mount, and the MRCA Ceiling Mount.

Models

PDF8-0 Pendant dome with opaque black bubble and smoked viewing slot (1/2 f-stop

of light loss)

PDF8-1 Same as the PDF8-0 except bubble is opaque black with a clear viewing slot

NOTE:

The length of pipe used
may cause noticeable motion on
the video display. If this occurs,
the pipe will require additional
support by bracing, guy wires, etc.

CAUTION:

The mount
area must be capable of
supporting up to 40

pounds (18.12 kg) of weight.

INSTALLATION

Mount, Back Box Cap and Back Box Installation

1 Refer to the instructions supplied with

the IWM, MRWA, or MRCA to install the
mount for the PDF8 Series dome. Bring
the wiring for the dome through the
mount. Refer to Tables A and B for wir­ing distances.

2 Install a threaded pipe with a minimum

length of 2.50-inches into the mount.
Tighten the pipe to the mount with torque
of approximately 30 ft-lb.

3 Refer to Figure 1 and install the back

box cap and back box. Pull wiring from
the mount through the back box cap and
into the back box. Slide the back box
cap over the pipe and screw the back
box onto the threaded pipe. Tighten the
back box by lightly applying torque, ap­proximately 20 ft-lb.

MOUNT

PIPE
(NOT SUPPLIED)

BACK BOX
CAP

BACK BOX

Figure 1. Back Box Cap and Back Box

Installation

Camera and Lens Installation

1 Refer to Figure 2 and attach the tilt table assembly to the back box with the supplied black

fender washer, lock washer, and wing nut. Tighten the wing nut.

2 Attach the camera and lens to the tilt table with the 1/4-20 screw and washers (supplied).

Adjust the tilt table by loosening the bolts on the side of the tilt table assembly. Position the
tilt table where desired and tighten the bolts.

3 Do the following to ensure that the lens will not hit the viewing window when installed:

a. Extend the lens to the maximum length.
b. Place the lower dome over the back box with the camera and lens installed (do not

attach dome).

c. If the lens touches the lower dome, adjust the tilt table assembly.

4 Refer to the Operation Manual supplied with the camera and lens, for the following information:

a. How to connect power and video wiring.
b. How to make camera and lens adjustments.

TILT TABLE
ASSEMBLY

ADJUSTMENT

TILT TABLE

BOLT

POSITIONING
RIVETS

Figure 2. Camera and Lens Installation

Lower Dome Installation

1 Refer to Figure 3 and install the acrylic viewing dome by sliding one side of the dome under

the retaining clips on the tilt table assembly. Seat the dome to the edge of the positioning
rivets.

2 Turn the dome so that the viewing slot is in front of the camera lens.
3 Refer to Figure 4 and install the bezel on the back box by lining up the pins with the holes

located on the edge of the back box. Apply light pressure to the top of the bezel. Turn the
bezel clockwise and release pressure.

TILT TABLE

RETAINING CLIP

VIEWING DOME

HOLE

PIN

BEZEL

Figure 3. Acrylic Viewing Dome Installation

Figure 4. Lower Dome and Bezel Installation