Scallop Imaging A7-180 Quick User Guide

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Quick Start Guide

The A7-180 Quick Start Guide will show you how to set the video frame format and to position the zoom windows, as well as make adjustments to the appearance of the image.

The A7-180 camera can be set up as a fixed camera using our camera setup software application with the camera connected to your computer using USB, or alternatively the camera can be operated as a PTZ camera using RS-485 and a joystick controller that supports Pelco D or Pelco P protocols.

It is necessary that you register your camera at

http://www.scallopimaging.com/ Product Registration so you can download

and install the A7-180 Setup Software and USB driver for the camera.

The first step is to wire the camera.

Connecting Power

The camera accepts 12 volt DC 1 amp, 24 volt DC 1 amp, or 24 volt AC power supplies (not included with the camera). The power supply must be connected to the terminal block that is supplied with the camera. There are 8 pins on the rear of the camera that connect to the terminal block. It is very important that you connect the leads from the power supply to the correct positions on the terminal block. Failure to do so may result in misapplying power to the camera and damaging it. Misapplied power that results in damage to the camera is not covered by warranty.

Take note of the label beneath the pins on the rear of the camera. If you are using a DC power supply, the positive lead needs to be connected to the AC/DC+ pin (pin 1) and the DC- pin (pin

3). If you are using 24 volt AC power, the AC leads must be connected to the AC/DC+ pin (pin

1), and the AC pin (pin 2).

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Connecting RS-485

If you are using RS-485, attach the RX+ or inverting pin to the RX+ pin (pin 8) position on the terminal block(on the right side). Attach the RX- or non-inverting pin to the RX- pin (pin 7) position on the terminal block (to the left of the RX+ pin position).

Connecting Video Out

Attach the ground from the BNC connector to the GND connector on the rear of the camera at the bottom. Attach the video wire from the BNC cable to the Video Out connector next to the GND.

Connecting the camera to a computer using USB

You will need a Mini-B male to Standard A USB cable (not included). Connect the mini-B side to the USB connector on the side of the camera. Connect the Standard A side of the USB cable to your computer.

Installing the camera setup software application

Download and install the A7-180 setup software and USB driver on your computer. Once the camera is powered and the USB cable is connected, your PC will recognize that New Hardware has been connected to the computer. The driver will be downloaded from Windows Update. The driver is also included as part of the installation package with the software if you are not connected to the internet.

Once the driver is installed, start the software setup application that you downloaded, A7180prep.exe. You can select the output video frame format that you would like, as well as set the position of the zoom windows, and make changes to brightness and contrast. Once you set up the camera, disconnect the USB cable, and the video will start being transmitted over BNC.

If you are operating the camera using a PTZ controller, presets 1-8 are reserved for the 8 included video frame formats. You can set up the camera by choosing your preferred video format, adjusting the position and magnification for each of the zoom windows, and then saving it as preset 9 or above.

For detailed explanations of all of the camera functions, please go to

http://www.scallopimaging.com to access the A7-180 Getting Started Guide.

Technical support can be reached at 617-849-6400, option 2 (Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM EST/EDT).