OCEAN PRESENCE OPT-06SD/HD User manual

Brand: OCEAN PRESENCE

Model: OPT-06SD/HD

Category: Security cameras

Type: User manual

OCEAN

PRESENCE

Technologies

Underwater IP Camera System

OPT-06SD/HD User’s Manual

Version 2.1

OceanCam™

Models: OPT-06SD, OPT-06SDE, OPT-06HD, OPT-06HDE,

OPT-06FHD & OPT-06FHDE

OceanCam User’s Manual Version: 1.0 7/16/13

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TABLE of CONTENT

1.0 SHIPPED COMPONENTS ..................... 4

2.0 QUICK START....................................... 4

2.1 Unpacking Instructions.......................... 4

2.2 Connecting the Camera ........................ 5

2.3 Configuring the Network ....................... 5

2.4 Deployment Testing.............................. 6

3.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION........................ 7

3.1 Hardware Assembly.............................. 7

3.2 Camera System.................................... 7

3.3 Housing................................................ 8

3.4 Power & Network Subsystems .............. 8

3.5 Moisture Purging System ...................... 9

3.6 Buoyancy Control ................................. 9

4.0 CAMERA OPERATIONS ..................... 10

4.1 Software Installation ........................... 10

4.2 Assigning IP Address.......................... 10

4.3 Configuring the Camera...................... 11

4.3.1 Video Settings........................ 11

4.3.2 Upright Mounting.................... 12

4.3.3 Home Position........................ 12

4.3.4 White Balance........................ 12

4.4 SNC Desktop Viewer .......................... 12

4.4.1 Area zoom ............................. 13

4.4.2 Vector dragging...................... 13

4.4.3 Panorama Control .................. 14

4.5 Recording Images & Video ................. 14

4.6 Media Player Software........................ 14

4.7 Free Plug-in Viewer ............................ 15

4.8 Operation Authority............................. 16

4.9 Position Presets & Tours..................... 16

4.10 Image Transmission ........................... 17

5.0 SYSTEM ACCESSORIES .................... 18

5.1 Underwater Lighting............................ 18

5.2 Hydrophone ........................................ 18

5.3 Wireless Network................................ 19

5.4 Remote Power Systems...................... 19

5.5 Ethernet Extender............................... 19

5.6 Smart Phone Viewer ........................... 19

6.0 PRE-DEPLOYMENT TESTING ............ 20

6.1 Camera/Network Tests ....................... 20

6.2 Final Check-out................................... 20

7.0 CARE & MAINTENANCE..................... 21

7.1 Opening the Housing .......................... 21

7.2 Closing the Housing............................ 21

7.3 Above Water Maintenance .................. 21

7.4 O-Ring Greasing Technique................ 22

7.5 Below Water Maintenance .................. 22

7.6 Periodic Maintenance.......................... 22

8.0 APPENDIX........................................... 23

8.1 Troubleshooting Guide........................ 23

8.1.1 Camera Power Light Off ......... 23

8.1.2 Camera Network Light Off ...... 23

8.1.3 Camera Not in SNC Toolbox... 23

8.1.4 DSN Error/Server Not Found .. 24

8.2 Dome Field Replacement.................... 24

8.2.1 Dome Removal....................... 24

8.2.2 Dome Installation.................... 24

8.3 Warranty............................................. 26

8.4 Accessories (Optional) ........................ 26

8.5 Replacement Parts ............................. 26

8.6 Camera Specifications ........................ 27

8.6.1 System Requirements ............ 27

8.6.2 Camera Specifications............ 27

8.6.3 Camera Components ............. 28

8.7 Housing Specifications........................ 28

8.8 Mounting the Camera.......................... 29

8.9 Underwater Cable Wiring .................... 29

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1.0 SHIPPED COMPONENTS

1) Underwater camera in housing,

2) Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) cable,

3) PoE power supply with power cord,

4) Software CD,

5) Spares kit: allen wrench, silicone

grease, silica bags and

6) Users manuals.

2.0 QUICK START

The OceanCam Underwater IP camera

system (UWIP) has been designed to

simplify installation and deployment. It

involves four simple steps:

1) Unpacking the camera

2) Connecting the camera

3) Configuring the network

4) Deployment testing

Step #4 is covered in detail in Section 6 of

this manual.

2.1 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

The OceanCam is shipped in a specially

designed packing box. The camera is

packed with protective foam and is ready

to use out of the box.

THE BOX AND PACKING MATERIALS

SHOULD BE RETAINED IN THE EVENT THAT

SHIPPING IS REQUIRED

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2.2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA

The OceanCam is ready to be used out of

the box. It employs a PTZ camera that is

network ready.

The standard system includes a power

supply and an underwater Power-over-

Ethernet (PoE) cable. The PoE connector

should be attached to the housing and the

cable stress relief sleeve lightly tightened.

To connect to the network, attach the other

end of the PoE cable to the OUT port of

the power supply. A standard Ethernet

cable can then be attached from the IN

port of the power supply to a router,

computer or Internet modem.

A router can be used to initially configure

the camera. To connect directly to a

computer, a commercially available

network crossover cable or coupler (not

supplied) may be required.

Once all the network cables have been

attached, you can apply power to the

system.

The camera will initially blink both the

power and network lights. The power light

will stay on and the network light will blink

for two minutes at which time the turret will

realign to the home position.

The network light will illuminate, indicating

that the network connection was

successful. (If this network light is not

green or amber, see Section 8.1.2 for more

detailed instructions or troubleshooting

guide in Appendix A.

2.3 CONFIGURING THE NETWORK

The first time that you install the camera on

your computer you will need to download

the configuration software from the

Installation CD. Insert the CD in your CD-

ROM drive. A cover page will appear. Click

the Setup icon of the SNC toolbox. The file

download dialog opens. Install the SNC

Toolbox into your Windows computer using

the wizard.

Start the SNC Toolbox and click “Search”

to detect the camera. The program will

detect any camera on the network. (See

included Sony User Manual for detailed

installation and operations.)

The camera will become visible on the

network as indicated by appearing in the

SNC Toolbox program.

THE FACTORY SETTING FOR THE CAMERA

IS SET TO DHCP.

Double-clicking on this camera will launch

the camera in a browser window. Only a

Windows operating system can be used to

administer the program, although other

operating systems can be used to view and

control the camera.

FIREFOX, SAFARI AND OTHER APPLE

BASED BROWSERS ARE SUPPORTED FOR

VIEWING AND CAMERA CONTROL.

RECORDING IS DONE USING ACTIVEX.

See Section 4.4 and Section 4.7 for details

on the operation of the two video viewers.

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2.4 DEPLOYMENT TESTING

The camera can be deployed while the

network is operational. This will allow the

monitoring of any leakage.

DO NOT PLUG IN OR REMOVE THE

HOUSING POE CONNECTOR WHILE

UNDERWATER WHEN THE POWER

IS ON!

Weights can be added to adjust the

buoyancy. Attach 4-5 pound weights to

each corner of the housing using plastic

cable ties.

It is advisable to test the system in fresh

water prior to saltwater deployment. If this

is not possible, lower the camera into the

water with the camera pointing vertical and

the network active.

If a perfect o-ring seal has not been

obtained, fogging or condensation will soon

appear on the inside of the top of the

dome.

A submergence test can also we

performed without power applied. Lower

the system to a depth of 10 feet and then

remove it for visible inspection for leaks. If

possible, test the system again at a depth

of 30 feet for 15 minutes.

IF ANY MOISTURE IS SEEN ON THE

TOP OF THE DOME, REMOVE THE

SYSTEM FROM THE WATER

IMMEDIATELY!

If moisture is seen on the top inside of the

dome, either the O-ring was not properly

sealed or additional moisture removal may

be required. If a dry system cannot be

obtained, please contact the manufacturer

for assistance.

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3.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3.1 HARDWARE ASSEMBLY

The camera system is shipped completely

assembled and ready for operation.

Attach the PoE cable to the camera using

the underwater connector. Lightly tighten

the stress relief sleeve. Additional plastic

cable ties can also be used.

Attach the other end of the PoE cable to

the power injector. An optional waterproof

power/wireless box may have already been

wired to the PoE cable.

Attach the Ethernet cable to the network

consisting of a router, wireless network

adapter, computer or direct Internet

modem.

Connecting to a computer may require a

crossover cable (not supplied).

Once both network connectors are

attached, plug the power into a 110/240

VAC source. Once power is supplied to the

camera, it will “boot” and move to the

“home” position.

The system provides for the removal of

moisture from inside the housing with the

use of silica bags. The housing exerts

approximately 10-16 pounds of positive

buoyancy. Weights can be attached to

either side of the housing.

Once all the network cables have been

attached, you can apply power to the

system.

The camera will initially blink both the

power and network lights. The power light

will stay on and the network light will blink

for two minutes at which time the turret will

realign to the home position.

3.2 CAMERA SYSTEM

The OceanCam employs a PTZ (pan-tilt-

zoom) camera that has been designed for

24x7 operations.

The camera has a rotation range of 340-

degress or 360-degrees endless rotation

(depending on model) and can tilt 210-

degrees with an auto-flip feature that keeps

the image properly oriented.

Both optical and digital zoom is available

although, digital zoom is generally disabled

to obtain the sharpest underwater images.

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3.3 HOUSING

The OceanCam housing has been

specially designed and manufactured for

select IP cameras. Model OPT-06 has

been designed for a maximum working

depth of 180 feet. Other models are

available for greater working depths.

The housing uses a specially designed

greater than hemi-sphere glass dome that

allows for greater clarity and a harder

surface capable of being cleaned

underwater. A nylon sponge can be used

on the glass dome only as other surfaces

maybe scratched.

The housing features cable stress relief.

The housing uses pairs of circular o-rings

to insure a more reliable seal. The cylinder

is free of attached components and can be

completely removed exposing the camera

and components.

The housing has been specially designed

to protect the electronics from small

amounts of water in the unlikely event of

an improperly seated o-ring.

NOTE: When underwater lighting (Section

5.1 or hydrophone (Section 5.2) is not

being used, plugs with o-rings may be

supplied. These have been tightened in the

factory and should not need any attention.

HAND TIGHTEN PLUGS ONLY!

DO NOT FLATTEN THE O-RING.

3.4 POWER & NETWORK SUBSYSTEMS

Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) has the ability

to carry both data and power over a single

Cat5 cable. The underwater PoE connector

can be attached or removed underwater. A

stress relief sleeve is also used.

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE CAP AS THE

BULKHEAD MAY BE LOOSEN UPON

REMOVAL OF THE CAP. THIS MAY CAUSE

LEAKING!

The system may employ a PoE power

supply (PoE injector). A standard Ethernet

Cat5 network cable connects to a local

area network (router) and then to the

Internet. For testing purposes, a F-F

connector and crossover cable may be

needed when connecting directly to a

computer without going through a network

router.

A 110/240 VAC power supply is

used to deliver 48 VDC to the

camera through the PoE cable.

A power converter/regulator inside the

camera converts to 12 VDC used by the

camera. The camera can also be powered

from 48 VDC batteries.

DO NOT PLUG IN OR REMOVE THE

HOUSING POE CONNECTOR WHILE

UNDERWATER WHEN THE POWER

IS ON!

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3.5 MOISTURE PURGING SYSTEM

To ensure the best operation of the

camera, moisture inside the housing needs

to be removed. This is done through the

use of silica drying bags. Bags only need

to be replaced if the housing is opened.

They can be regenerated in a warm oven.

3.6 BUOYANCY CONTROL

Standard dive weights can be attached to

each side of the housing for buoyancy

control. The amount of weight is based on

the surge conditions of each deployment.

Weights should not be used for permanent

placement or in very high surge.

Weights should not be used for permanent

placement or in high surge. Standard lead

dive weights can be used instead of the

weight tray. Attach weights to the metal

bars on either side of the housing.

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4.0 CAMERA OPERATIONS

The camera is a fully featured security

camera. It has numerous features that far

exceed those needed for most underwater

applications.

Features includes a variety of navigation

tools, secure user login, remote operations,

display and panorama tools, image/video

capture, E-mail and FTP image

transmission, two-way audio, motion

detection, executive control camera

management and many more. Features

relevant to the use of the camera

underwater will be discussed in this

manual. Please refer to the Sony User’s

Manual for a more in depth discussion and

for other features.

4.1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

The SNC Toolbox is first downloaded to a

Windows PC using the install disk. The CD

also contains a user manual on the

camera’s operation and other valuable

tools.

Once the software has been downloaded

and installed, open the SNC Toolbox

program. The table that will appear

contains the MAC address, IP address,

model, serial number and version number

of each camera on the network. If the

camera is properly connected, this

information will be displayed.

Each camera will appear on a separate

line. The IP Address of the camera will be

assigned using DHCP. This indicates that

the software has automatically detected

the camera.

An empty table indicates that the camera is

not properly connected or not turned on.

(For further assistance see

Troubleshooting Section 8.1)

At this point, the camera can be accessed

either by selecting the camera in the

toolbox or by entering the IP Address into a

browser window.

FIRST TIME ACTIVEX USERS MAY BE

REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION

OF THE VIEWER.

4.2 ASSIGNING IP ADDRESS

To connect the camera to a network using

static IP address, you first need to logon as

an Administrator. Type the Administrator

name and password (both are initially set

to “admin”). Click OK to access

administration menus.

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You can manually set the IP address from

either the SNC Toolbox or from the

Administrator menus.

Open the toolbox and click on the camera

to which you want to assign a new IP

address in the list.

The network settings for the selected

camera are displayed. Generally, the IP

address and DNS settings are obtained

automatically from a DHCP server.

Camera operations behind and through a

firewall may require that static IP

addresses be assigned. Consult your

Network Administrator for the proper

network settings.

To specify the IP address manually:

Select “Use the following IP address,” and

enter the IP address, Subnet mask and

Default gateway in the relevant boxes.

Select “Use the following DNS server

address” and type the Primary DNS server

address and Secondary DNS server

address in the relevant boxes.

NOTE: IF A FIREWALL IS IN USE, THERE

MAY BE A NEED TO CONFIGURE TWO IP

ADDRESSES (A PRIVATE AND PUBLIC

ADDRESS). CHECK WITH YOUR NETWORK

ADMINISTRATOR.

When the IP address has been assigned to

the camera, check that you can actually

access the camera using the Web browser

installed in your computer. First verify that

your computer can connect to the Internet.

4.3 CONFIGURING THE CAMERA

The camera has an extensive set of

features that far exceeds those necessary

for underwater applications. In the next few

sections, only a small sample of these

features are described. (See Sony User

Manual for a complete discussion.)

The camera can be remotely administered

to configure a wide range of operations.

Camera features include: image size,

frame rate, codec type, image orientation,

exposure, brightness, and white balance.

The camera has the ability to program its

movements and provide different types of

access to its users. Pre-selected positions

and zoom powers can be arranged into

camera tours permitting several areas to

be monitored on schedule.

To change any of the camera settings, first

select Setup from the top menu.

Administrator login with password is

required.

4.3.1 Video Settings

The camera settings “Camera/Video

Codec” tab is used to set either H.264,

MPEG4 or Motion-JPEG video

transmission. The default images size can

be set although the user can change the

image size.

With adequate light, processing power and

bandwidth, Motion-JPEG and

H.264/MPEG4 both produce sharp images

with smooth motion. When light is reduced,

Motion-JPEG video retains a high quality

image but reduces the bandwidth by

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dropping frames causing a rougher motion.

Under similar conditions, H.264 maintains

smooth motion but the video may become

corrupted reducing image quality and

introducing artifacts. This also may occur

when bandwidth is restricted as in the case

of low bandwidth connections.

Motion-JPEG generally requires between

4-16 times more hard disk storage than

H.264 video in order to produce similar

visual quality. H.264 requires more

processing power than Motion-JPEG. As

disk space is getting cheaper and easier to

distribute and processors are getting

faster, the importance of this consideration

is decreasing as time passes.

4.3.2 Upright Mounting

The “Eflip” mode should be set in the

Installation Tab to ON if the camera is

mounted in an upright position or to OFF if

mounted upside down. This position can

be set under the “System/Installation” tab.

4.3.3 Home Position

The camera’s initial position is known as its

“home” position. It is the position that the

camera returns to when the “circle” is

selected in the camera control menu. This

position can be set under the “Preset

Position” tab.

4.3.4 White Balance

To set the Underwater White Balance

select the “Picture” tab. This allows the

camera’s color balance to be adjusted for

underwater operation.

Select the white balance mode:

Auto: Automatically adjusts the color to be

closest to the image you are viewing

(approximately 3000 K to 7500 K).

Outdoor: Adjusts the white balance for

shooting outdoors (about 5800 K).

One push WB: The One push trigger button

becomes active. Click the button to adjust

the white balance instantly.

Manual: When this option is selected, R

gain and B gain become active. Selectable

gain values are from 0 to 255.

Water absorbs the color spectrum removing

the “reds” first. The camera’s white balance

can be used to correct for this color

imbalance. Generally blue is manually

reduced and red is increased to

approximate actual underwater colors.

Focusing the camera on a “white card” at

the working depth produces the best color

results. “One-push” balance can be used to

set the camera to the best color for the

depth and lighting conditions.

4.4 SNC DESKTOP VIEWER

There are two types of viewers that are

available: 1) ActiveX based for Windows

platforms and 2) Plug-in free viewer for all

others. Thus nearly all platforms have the

ability to control and view the camera and

to save single JPEG images. Video can

only be recorded using the ActiveX viewer.

The ActiveX button displays the ActiveX

viewer. Plug-in free is used for non-

windows platforms. Tool is used to

download system utilities. This operation is

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only available when you are logged in as

administrator. Click Set up to display the

Administrator menu.

Pan, tilt and zoom controls are provided.

There are several methods to control the

camera. The simplest is to select one of

the positional arrows. Click the arrow

button the direction in which you want to

move the camera. Holding down the arrow

will move the camera in a continuous

fashion.

The zoom slider bar allows the lens to

capture a wide or telephoto image.

The Image action drop down menu allows

the selection of two different types of on-

screen controls: 1) area zoom or 2) vector

dragging.

4.4.1 Area zoom

Click on the monitor image, and the

camera moves so that the clicked portion is

positioned at the center of the display.

Click and hold the left button of the mouse

on the monitor image, and drag the mouse

diagonally to draw a red frame around the

portion you want to enlarge. The camera

moves so that framed portion is positioned

and zoomed at the center of the display.

Note that when the Zoom mode in the

Camera menu is set to Full, zooming of the

specified area stops at the T end of the

optical zoom. If you want to zoom in further

using the digital zoom, specify the area

again.

4.4.2 Vector dragging

When you click on the starting point on the

image and drag to the end point, the

camera pans/tilts in the direction of the

arrow from the starting point to the end

point. The length of arrow defines the

camera speed. Releasing the button on the

mouse stops the panning/tilting of the

camera.

To return to the home position, click on the

center of the panorama panel.

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4.4.3 Panorama Control

The panorama panel can be used to pan

and tilt the camera. The panorama can be

used with a black background or an actual

image captured by the camera. (See

section on capturing the panorama image)

You can switch the display between a

panorama image and doughnut panorama

image.

4.5 RECORDING IMAGES & VIDEO

Recording images and video can be done

directly from the camera without the use of

network archiving software.

Click to capture a still image shot by the

camera and to store it in the computer.

Click to open the folder the image was

saved in.

Selecting the record button will start the

capture of video from the camera. The

square stop button will end the recording.

The stored video can be found by opening

the video file folder.

4.6 MEDIA PLAYER SOFTWARE

Download and install the Windows Media

Player 9 Series. This software is needed to

play the movies recorded in the SNC

Viewer.

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4.7 FREE PLUG-IN VIEWER

This viewer can be used on all browsers

including: Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver

6.0, 7.0 or 8.0, Firefox Ver.3.5, Safari

Ver.4.0, Google Chrome Ver.4.0. PTZ

controls and pointing within the viewer

window is used to move the camera. There

are three ways to control the PTZ functions

of the camera.

Setting: set the streaming method,

image size, frame rate, PTZ

operation, trigger selection and

image codec. Preset Select a

preset position to move the

camera to the registered preset

position. (Displayed only when a

camera preset position is

registered.)

Streaming stop button: stops

streaming. (appears while

streaming.)

Streaming start button: starts

streaming. (Appears while stops

streaming.)

Trigger run button: runs the

selected trigger. (Displayed only

when the Viewer is set to Full and

at least one trigger is enabled in

the Trigger Menu.)

Preset: select a preset position to

move the camera to the registered

preset position. (Displayed only

when a camera preset position is

registered.)

Save still image button: captures

still images taken by the camera

and saves them to the

computer.(Displayed only when

ActiveX is set for Streaming

method in Setting.)

Audio output volume slider Use

the slider to adjust the volume.

Clicking the button will stop sound

output. (Displayed only when

ActiveX is set for Streaming

method in Setting, and Audio

codec is set to On.)

Control waiting time and control

time for exclusive control

The Image action drop down menu allows

the selection of three different types of on-

screen controls: 1) area zoom, 2) PTZ

control bar and vector dragging. The PTZ

control bar is superimposed in the upper

left of the viewing window.

Stream type, image size, frame rate and

three different camera controls are

selected from the drop-down menus below

the viewing window.

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Single images can be saved from the live

video stream but video cannot be saved

within this viewer. Additional video

recording software is available on the

Software CD.

4.8 OPERATION AUTHORITY

The Executive Control feature allows users

to wait their turn to manually control the

movements of the camera. Various camera

controls such as day/night, triggered

events and motion detection (not

discussed in this manual) are also

programmable.

Select Exclusive Control mode ON to

activate the operation authority queue. This

button displays the time remaining for

operation authority.

As shown above, the Exclusive Control

button displays the time remaining for

operation authority. However, if operation

authority has not been obtained, the

waiting time is displayed.

A suitable setting is to allow a queue of 5

users each with 120 seconds of operation.

This represents a reasonable amount of

time to wait for access.

4.9 POSITION PRESETS & TOURS

You can set up to 256 camera positions

(pan, tilt and zoom positions). When you

click in the Administrator menu, the Preset

position menu appears. This allows you to

save the camera’s pan, tilt and zoom

positions and set position tours

(programmed action of the camera).

You can configure and save preset

positions and thumbnails. Click Call to

move the camera to a specified preset

position and click Clear thumbnail to delete

the thumbnail information for the specified

preset position.

Select a preset number from 1 to 256 from

the dropdown list. Type the preset position

name of the selected preset number using

up to 32 characters.

To save a preset position:

1. Move the camera to the position to be

saved, while checking the image with

the preview viewer.

2. Select a preset number for saving, and

type the preset name.

3. Click the Set button. The camera

position is saved.

Checking this checkbox registers a

thumbnail when you register a preset

position. Select a radio button to determine

whether to register the current camera

image as a thumbnail or to register with a

specified image.

You can sort preset positions into groups.

The information of the preset positions

registered in a group can be viewed from

the group tree screen. By clicking the

preset position in a group, the camera

moves to the preset position. A preset

position can be registered into a group by

drag and drop.

Resume time on inactivity defines the

restart or stop the tour after it has stopped

by manual pan, tilt or zoom operation or by

camera movement to the preset position

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triggered by an alarm. Wait times before

the tour restarts can be set between 5 and

3600 seconds. The tour restarts

automatically after the specified time has

elapsed. Tours can be combined with the

sending of images via email.

Up to 16 positions can be programmed,

and the camera moves to the programmed

positions sequentially (Tour). Up to five

programs can be set as Tours A to E.

The Preview screen is for monitoring

images and configuring preset tour

settings.Select On to enable the tour

function.

Resume time on inactivity becomes active

when Tour is set to On. With this item, you

can select whether you restart or stop the

tour after it has stopped by manual pan, tilt

or zoom operation or by camera movement

to the preset position triggered by an

alarm.

On: Specify the wait time before the tour

restarts, between 5 and 3600 seconds.

The tour restarts automatically after the

specified time has elapsed.

Configure Tour A to Tour E respectively.

Each tour setting consists of 5 items:

On/Off, Sequence, Speed, Stay time.

Effective period. Select the tour to

configure from the drop-down list.

4.10 IMAGE TRANSMISSION

You can send a still image from the

camera as an E-mail attachment or to an

FTP server. The email is can be triggered

by an external sensor, a built-in activity

detection function or a manual trigger.

You can also send still images sequentially

for a determined period before and after

the trigger to an FTP server, or send them

periodically.

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5.0 SYSTEM ACCESSORIES

5.1 UNDERWATER LIGHTING

The optional underwater lighting system

employs three banks of six LED (light

emitting diodes). They should be mounted

off the camera and out of the field of view.

The lights are powered from a separate 48

VDC underwater cable. Plug the lights in to

the furthest right connector and the power

to the connector to its left.

The light banks can be mounted top-to-

bottom (as shown above) or side-by-side

using the swivel mounts. The light bank

with the power cable needs to be

positioned as to reach the connector at the

rear of the housing.

When wiring single connector

power cables to 48 VDC batteries,

be careful to maintain proper

polarity.

DO NOT PLUG IN OR REMOVE THE

LIGHTING POWER CONNECTORS

WHILE UNDERWATER WHEN THE

POWER IS ON!

The lights can be remotely controlled over

the network. This is done with the use of a

special lighting controller board inside the

housing that is attached to the camera.

The alarm and triggers have been

preconfigured to work with the lighting

controller. The operation of the lights can

be controlled using the manual triggers or

through timer schedules.

5.2 HYDROPHONE

The optional underwater hydrophone is

attached in port #1 to the left side of the

rear of the housing. The audio cable is

plugged into the camera.

Microphone controls can be found in the

Camera/Common tab. If you change the

Audio codec setting, click Refresh on the

Web browser to reflect the change on the

opening main viewer page.

The volume level of the audio input is

adjustable from –10 to +10. The bit rate of

audio is G.711 (64kbps), G.726 (40kbps),

G.726 (32kbps), G.726 (24kbps) or G.726

(16kbps) can be selected. Select On to use

dynamic range compressor.

NOTE: NO AUDIO IS OUTPUT IF JPEG OR

JPEG/FLASH IS USED FOR THE PLUG-IN

FREE VIEWER.

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Speaker volume of the video stream can

be adjusted from the ActiveX Viewer.

5.3 WIRELESS NETWORK

Cameras can be attached to wireless

network adapters to extend the camera’s

reach. A wireless power box (OPT-WPB)

combines a power supply and wireless

network adapter in a compact waterproof

box. It is available as an option.

The wireless power box (if supplied) is

equipped with PoE and standard 110/240

VAC power input. The wireless connection

is intended for distances of less than 600

feet, although longer distances are

possible. Also available are long-range

wireless transmitters capable or extending

the reach to several tens of miles.

The wireless option simplifies cable

installation, especially across walk areas. It

can be combined with up to 300 feet of

PoE cable to extend the camera’s range.

The wireless network adapter (Ethernet

bridge) is set to obtain IP addresses

automatically using the DHCP server. Your

network needs to be configured to accept

DHCP settings. (See OPT-WPB installation

instructions)

5.4 REMOTE POWER SYSTEMS

A wide range of standard and custom

power systems are available when 110-

230 vac power is not within 300 feet (100

meters) of the camera. These include

batteries in waterproof boxes to fully

rechargeable remotely managed smart

power systems with solar, wind or wave

recharging.

5.5 ETHERNET EXTENDER

The Ethernet standard provides for cables

up to 100 meters long. The specially

designed Ethernet Extender can be used

to add additional cables of 100 meters

each.

5.6 SMART PHONE VIEWER

This camera is equipped with a Smart

phone viewer. With Smart phone viewer,

you can display an image from a network

camera, pan, tilt and zoom that camera, on

your smart phone including the Apple

iPhone. For more details, see Smart Phone

Viewer User’s Manual on the Software CD

or at: http://www.sony.net/ipela/snc

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6.0 PRE-DEPLOYMENT TESTING

It is advisable to test the components of

the system prior to open water deployment.

6.1 CAMERA/NETWORK TESTS

First attach the network cables and power.

Apply power to the camera system. Cable

ties may also be used to secure the cable.

The camera will power-up as indicated by

the movement of the camera head to the

upright position and then to its standard

pre-set home position. Two green lights

should be displayed.

Test the camera by first initiating the

network software. Enter the IP address into

a browser or double click the camera in the

SNC Toolbox. Move the camera to test that

the camera is live. At this point, all systems

are now operational and ready for the final

pre-deployment check.

Additional procedures to be completed

prior to open water deployment include

purging the housing of moist air and

attaching the weight tray, if used.

6.2 FINAL CHECK-OUT

The camera employs a PoE connection

that can be removed and reattached

underwater. The underwater portions of the

connector should be protected from

contamination as much as possible

especially if they remain unconnected for

long periods of time. Special cable plugs

may be provided for this purpose.

Check to see that the connections are

firmly attached and the stress relief sleeve

is lightly tightened. The camera system is

now ready for deployment.

The four mounting holes in the base can

be used to attach a lifting rope to assist in

lowering the camera or removing it from

the water. A lifting rope (not included) with

a handle can be easily fabricated using a

piece of plastic pipe and nylon rope. Tie a

knot with legs about 18 inches in length.

WARNING: DO NOT “BANG” THE GLASS

DOME AGAINST THE BOAT OR OTHER HARD

OBJECTS.

Lift bags can also be employed to assist in

the handling of the camera system

underwater, especially when heavy

weights are used.

WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED THE DEPTH

LIMITATION OF THE HOUSING. FAILURE TO

HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN

LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLY IMPLOSION AND

SERIOUS INJURY.

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