VADDIO BU-45H, BU-50H, CANON BU-45H, CANON BU-50H Installation And User Manual

Camera and Electronic Products for Integrators

Installation and User Guide

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VADDIO™/CANON

Canon BU-45H Outdoor & BU-50H Indoor PTZ Cameras including Vaddio
accessories for easy integration with ProductionVIEW HD-SDI & Precision Camera
Controller.

OVERVIEW

The Canon BU Series PTZ cameras (see Figure

1) are broadcast quality PTZ cameras, built
around the Canon XH-G1 camcorder technology.
With three 1/3”, 1.67 megapixel CCDs and a
20x optical zoom lens, the BU series cameras
are ideal for virtually any indoor or outdoor
application.
The BU Series cameras are easily integrated
with the Vaddio ProductionVIEW HD-SDI and
Precision Camera Controller, with the included
Vaddio cables and adapters.
In addition, the native RS-422 found on the BU­45H is converted to RS-232 for operation with
both ProductionVIEW HD-SDI and Precision
Camera Controller.
Optional accessories include both a wall mount
and a pedestal mount for the indoor BU-50H.

INTENDED USE

Before installing the Canon BU Series Camera System, please read this entire manual thoroughly, as well as
the manual that was provided with the Canon PTZ camera. While the BU-45H is designed for outdoor use,
the BU-50H camera system is designed for use indoors. Outdoor operation of the BU-50H is not
recommended, has not been tested, and could damage the camera and/or create a potentially unsafe

operating condition. Use only the Vaddio PowerRite power supply provided with the BU-45H.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The information contained in this manual will help you install the Canon BU PTZ camera. For reference,
Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications, Installation and User Guides and most pertinent product drawings for
the Vaddio product line on the website. These documents can be downloaded from www.vaddio.com

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate any electrical device if it has been
dropped or damaged. In this case, a Vaddio technician must examine the product before operating. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse in water or other liquids and avoid extremely humid
conditions.

BU-SERIES PTZ CAMERAS

Figure 1: Canon BU-45H Outdoor PTZ camera (upper left)

and Canon BU-50H Indoor PTZ Camera (lower right).

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INFORMATION

For RS-422 (BU-45H) and RS-232 (BU-50H) control information, please see the full-length Technical Manual
for the specific camera. These manuals can be found either on the Vaddio or Canon websites. Vaddio has
also prepared a number of Tech Notes, specifications and drawings designed to inform and educate
integrators on the value and the specific uses of Vaddio products.

©2009 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Specifications and pricing subject to change. Vaddio,
ProductionVIEW and PowerRite are registered trademarks of Vaddio. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Document Number 341-909 Rev. A

Do not use “pass-thru” RJ-45 connectors. Use standard RJ-45 connectors for
best results.

Canon BU Series PTZ Cameras

UNPACKING
BU-45H System

Carefully remove all of the parts from the packaging. Unpack and identify the following parts:

• One (1) Canon BU-45H PTZ Camera

• One (1) 12V PowerRite Power Supply with AC Cord Set (US or Euro and UK)

• One (1) RS-232 to RS-422 Convertor (998-1000-422)

• One (1) RJ-45F to DB-9 Adapter (998-1005-232)

• One (1) RJ-45F to DB-9 Adapter (998-1003-232)

• One (1) RJ-45F to 12-pin Adapter

• One (1) 3’ CAT-5 Patch Cable (341-192)

• Documentation:

 Vaddio Manual
 Canon BU-45H Manual

Figure 2:
BU-45H Connected to Vaddio ProductionVIEW HD-SDI

DB9F to RJ-45F
RS-232 to RS-422
Adapter

RS-422 CAT-5 to
the RJ-45 to 12­pin adapter input
on the BU-45H
Camera

RS- 232 to

RS-422

Converter

Up to 500’
(152.4m)
of Cat. 5
for Control

Canon BU-45H

PTZ Camera

12 VDC
Power Supply

Coax Cable for HD-SDI
Video up to 246’

Basic connectivity of the BU-45H Outdoor PTZ system:

The Vaddio/Canon BU-45H PTZ system uses a CAT-5 for RS-232/RS-422 control to the camera The RS-232
to RS-422 is port powered and it is recommended to be located close to the control source. While the CAT-5
cable can be run up to 500’ (152.4m) from the camera, the Canon BU-45H is rated for a distances up to 246’

(75m). See Appendix 1 for wiring and pin-out information.

RJ-45F to
DB-9M
Adapter

3 ft. Cat. 5
RS-232

ProductionVIEW HD-SDI

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Canon BU Series PTZ Cameras

BU-50H System

Carefully remove all of the parts from the packaging. Unpack and identify the following parts:

• One (1) Canon BU-50H PTZ Camera

• One (1) RJ-45F to DB-9 Adapter (998-1007-232)

• One (1) AC Cord Set (US or Euro and UK)

• Documentation:

 Vaddio Manual
 Canon BU-50H Manual

Figure 3:
BU-50H Connected to Vaddio ProductionVIEW HD-SDI

RS-232 up to 500’ (152.4m) of
Cat. 5 for Control

Canon BU-50H

PTZ Camera

Coax Cable (from camera) for HD-SDI Video up to 246’

Basic connectivity of the BU-50H Indoor PTZ System:

The Vaddio/Canon BU-50H PTZ system uses a CAT-5 for RS-232 control to the camera While the CAT-5
cable can be run up to 500’ (152.4m) from the camera, the Canon BU-50H is rated for a distances up to 246’

(75m). See Appendix 1 for wiring and pin-out information.

Optional Accessories for BU-50H:

NOTE: The mounts below are intended for indoor use only, using the BU-50H PTZ camera.

BU-50H Wall Mount

998-4150-001

ProductionVIEW HD-SDI

BU-50H Pedestal Mount

998-4150-002

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