Vista PowerDome Series Installation guide

PowerDome Series

Installation Manual

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

This is a Class A product, in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference, if this is the case

the user may be required to take remedial measures.

Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformance

A Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the following EU standards has been made and is kept on

file at Norbain SD Ltd. Norbain House, Eskdale Road Wokingham, RG41 5TS.

The manufacturer declares that the product supplied with this document is compliant the provisions of the

EMC Directive 89/336 EEC, the Low Voltage Directive LVD 73/23, the CE Marking Directive 93/68 EEC,

and all associated amendments.

This document is intended to provide accurate information, however, the information contained herein is

subject to change without notice Vista, in keeping pace with technological advances, ia a company of

product innovation. Therefore, it is difficult to ensure that all information provided is entirely accurate and

up-to-date. Vista accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions and specifically disclaims

any liabilities, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise which is incurred as a consequence, directly or

indirectly, of the use and/or application of any of the contents of this document.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

PowerDome Installation Manual Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN .......................................................................................................... 5

1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 6

1.1 D

ESCRIPTION...................................................................................................... 6

1.2 O

PERATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................ 6

1.3 C

ABLE REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................ 6

1.4 P

OWER REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................... 7

1.5 P

OWER CABLE SIZE AND LENGTH......................................................................... 7

2 HOUSING INSTALLATION............................................................................................... 8

2.1 6 INCH FLUSH-MOUNT HOUSING INSTALLATION USING THE VPD-T600 ................... 9

2.1.1 Installing the Housing ....................................................................................................10

2.2 7 INCH PENDANT-MOUNT HOUSING INSTALLATION ............................................... 14

2.2.1 Using the VPD-WM Wall Mount .................................................................................... 14

2.2.1.1 Creating a Conduit Hole................................................................................. 19

2.2.2 Using the VPD-EWM Wall-Mount Bracket ....................................................................20

2.2.2.1 Creating a Conduit Hole................................................................................. 23

2.2.3 Using the VPD-ESM Swing-Arm Mount ........................................................................ 24

3 PTZ AND DOME INSTALLATION................................................................................... 29

3.1 RS485 TERMINATION........................................................................................ 29

3.2 I

NSTALLING THE PAN/TILT ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 29

3.3 S

ETTING THE SITE ADDRESS DIP SWITCH .......................................................... 31

3.4 I

NSTALLING THE DOME ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 32

4 PROGRAMMING AND OPERATING THE POWERDOME ..................................................... 33

APPENDIX A: MOUNTING ACCESSORIES............................................................................ 34

VPD-FCA FIXED CAMERA ADAPTER........................................................................... 34

VPD-CMA C

ORNER-MOUNT ADAPTER ....................................................................... 35

VPD-EPMA POLE-MOUNT ADAPTER.......................................................................... 35

Installing the Adapter with Bolts ................................................................................................35

Installing the Adapter with Bands..............................................................................................36

VPD-ERM R

OOF-MOUNT ADAPTER ........................................................................... 36

A

PPENDIX B: HEATER/FAN ASSEMBLY ............................................................................. 39

A

PPENDIX C: ASSIGNING DIP SWITCH VALUES ................................................................. 40

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APPENDIX D: POWER SUPPLIES ....................................................................................... 41

VPD-PSU2 OUTDOOR POWER SUPPLY ...................................................................... 41

APPENDIX E: MIRRORED DOME HANDLING........................................................................ 43

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions before installing or operating this product.

Note: This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to local codes.

This manual provides installation and operation information. To use this document, you must have the

following minimum qualifications:

 A basic knowledge of CCTV systems and components

 A basic knowledge of electrical wiring and low-voltage electrical hookups

Intended use

Use this product only for the purpose for which it was designed; refer to the product specification and user

documentation.

Customer Support

For assistance in installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting this product, refer to this

document and any other documentation provided. If you still have questions, please contact Vista

Technical Support and Sales (+44 118 944 0123) :

Norbain House

Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle,

Wokingham, Berks

RG41 5TS

Note: You should be at the equipment and ready with details before calling Technical Support.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Boldface or button icons highlight command entries. The following WARNING, CAUTION, and Note

statements identify potential hazards that can occur if the equipment is handled improperly:

* WARNING:

Improper use of this equipment can cause severe bodily injury or equipment damage.

** CAUTION:

Improper use of this equipment can cause equipment damage.

Note: Notes contain important information about a product or procedure.

* This symbol indicates electrical warnings and cautions.

** This symbol indicates general warnings and cautions.

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Introduction PowerDome Installation Manual

1 INTRODUCTION

This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions for all PowerDome cameras, housings and

accessories.

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A PowerDome is a variable speed PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) dome camera used in CCTV systems for discreet

surveillance of a remote area. A PowerDome’s operational features are customized and stored within its

own on-board programmable nonvolatile memory. PowerDomes are programmed using Vista

NPX/R/KDB/J3De or VPD-KBD controller keypads.

1.2 OPERATION REQUIREMENTS

The PowerDome has three built-in receivers, two for RS485, PowerDome, and Pelco D, and one for

coaxial UTC control. The dome automatically detects the current protocol. UTC control requires a Vista

Triplex Columbus hard disk recorder and a minimum of one keyboard. See Figure 1. A minimum of one

keyboard is required for RS485 control. See Figure 2.

Note: This manual does not cover Pelco D control.

RS485 UTC

Keypad Vista Columbus digital recorder PowerDome

Figure 1. Basic application with UTC control

I/O box

Keypad (RS485 control) PowerDome

Figure 2. Basic application with RS485 control

1.3 CABLE REQUIREMENTS

For RS485 operation, PowerDomes require video, power, and data cables.

 The video cable carries the video signal to the remote viewing site. If sending video via coaxial

cable, a 75 Ω coaxial cable is typically used. If sending video via twisted-pair cable, use an

unshielded, CAT5 twisted-pair cable.

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 The 24VAC cable powers the PowerDome and the camera. To determine cable size, refer to the

Power Cable Size and Length subsection of the Introduction.

 The RS485 control cable carries commands from the keypad to the PowerDome. An RS485

compatible shielded, two-conductor, twisted-pair cable is required. Recommended cable size is 22

gauge (0.64 mm).

Note: When using the UTP interface modules Vista recommends that you use only active receivers.

For UTC control, only a video coaxial cable is required.

1.4 POWER REQUIREMENTS

CAUTION:

For optimal video performance, all PowerDomes must be powered from an isolated 24 VAC power

source—fused outputs are not adequate. Allowable voltage range is 20 to 28 V.

All domes require a 24 VAC power supply that provides isolated outputs to operate the domes’ pan/tilt

drive, camera, and heater/fan (if applicable). The total power requirement varies depending on the model

of the PowerDome.

Dome power requirements (at 24 VAC):

 All domes without a heater/fan require 20 VA

 7 inch domes with heater/fan require 55 VA

1.5 POWER CABLE SIZE AND LENGTH

It is important to choose the proper gauge of the cable that supplies 24 V to the PowerDome. An

inadequate gauge will cause a voltage drop resulting in improper operation.

Table 1 gives the recommended cable lengths of varying wire gauges for a PowerDome with a colour

camera. Note that the heater and fan reduces maximum cable length substantially.

Table 1. Maximum power cable lengths

Wire Gauge

All Domes

without Heater/Fan

(20 VA)

7 inch Domes

with Heater/Fan

(55 VA)

(AWG) (mm

2

) Feet Meters Feet Meters

10 2.60 1443 440 525 160

12 2.05 906 276 329 100

14 1.62 569 173 207 63

16 1.29 358 109 130 40

18 1.02 225 69 82 25

20 0.81 142 43 52 16

22 0.64 89 27 32 10

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Housing Installation PowerDome Installation Manual

2 HOUSING INSTALLATION

A complete PowerDome consists of an upper housing, a

pan/tilt assembly with a built-in receiver and camera, and

an acrylic dome. See Figure 3.

Upper housing

Pan/tilt assembly

Dome

Figure 3. PowerDome components

In General: The method of installation depends on

which upper housing is being used. Installation involves

securing the upper housing, making cable connections,

mounting the pan/tilt assembly, and fastening the acrylic

dome.

The Interface Module: Make all PowerDome cable

connections (video, RS485, and 24 VAC) to an interface

module. There are two types of interface modules: one is

for coaxial video, and the other is for UTP video

transmission. When you send video via coaxial cable,

make the connections to a coaxial interface module.

When you send video via unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)

cable, make connections to a UTP interface module.

Note: Vista recommends that you use only active receivers with the UTP interface modules.

CAUTION:

For safety reasons, all mechanical components used to support the PowerDome 6 inch flush-mount and

7 inch pendant-mount assembly must be able to support a 16 kg (35 lb) load.

There are separate sections for the installation procedures for each housing style.

6 inch Flush-Mount 7 inch Pendant-Mount

Figure 4. Housing styles

These installation instructions address two

upper housing styles (See Figure 4).

 To install the 6 inch flush-mount housing

see section 2.1, 6 inch Flush-Mount

Housing Installation Using the VPD-T600.

 To install the 7 inch pendant-mount

housing see section 2.2, 7 inch Pendant-

Mount Housing Installation.

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2.1 6 INCH FLUSH-MOUNT HOUSING INSTALLATION USING THE VPD-T600

Install the 6 inch flush-mount housing into ceilings with removable 600 x 600 mm or 600 x 1200 mm

ceiling panels, provided there is sufficient clearance for the unit. See Figure 5.

Top of ceiling cavity

15.88 cm (6.25 in)

minimum clearance

False ceiling

Figure 5. False ceiling clearance

The VPD-T600 is a T-bar support kit for mounting a flush-mount dome in an existing ceiling panel. The

T-bar support kit distributes the weight of the dome to the panel braces via support brackets. Each kit

comes with one ceiling ring, T-bar supports, and mounting hardware.

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2.1.1 INSTALLING THE HOUSING

To prepare the ceiling panel see Figure 6 and perform the following.

T-bar supports T-bar bracket mounting holes

Ceiling ring

Ceiling

Use these holes to attach to panel

braces

Flathead screws (provided) Ceiling ring mounting holes

Figure 6. Installing the T-bar support kit with ceiling ring

1) Remove the appropriate ceiling panel.

2) Hold the ceiling ring in the desired location on the tile with the flat surface facing away from the

panel.

3) Use a pencil to trace the inside of the ceiling ring and to mark all five fastener hole locations.

Trace inside of

ring

Mark fastener

holes (5)

Figure 7. Using the ceiling ring as a template

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4) Using a 5 mm drill bit, drill all five fastener holes. Ensure that all holes are drilled perpendicular to

the panel.

5) Cut a hole in the panel using the penciled tracing as a guide.

To attach the kit to the panel and install the panel, perform the following.

1) Place the long side of the T-bar support brackets flush against the inside of the panel. Align the

mounting holes with the drilled holes in the panel.

2) Place the ceiling ring on the T-bar brackets with its smooth side down and its mounting holes

aligned with the mounting holes on the brackets.

3) Using the ceiling ring mounting holes, secure the ceiling ring in place with two of the flathead screws

provided. Tighten the screws enough to draw them flush with the panel surface.

4) Replace the ceiling panel with the attached T-bar support kit in its original location.

5) Attach the T-bar support to the panel braces using the holes provided.

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To attach the housing to the superstructure with safety cables see Figure 8 and perform the following.

Figure 8. Securing the housing to the superstructure with a safety cable.

CAUTION:

The safety cable must be able to support a 16 kg (35 lb) load.

1) Attach a metal safety cable to the ceiling’s superstructure and feed it through the mounting hole.

2) Attach the housing to the safety cable.

To make cable connections and complete the housing installation perform the following.

1) Feed the video, 24 VAC, and RS485 control cables through the ceiling to the vacated panel

location.

2) Prepare the cables as shown in Figure 9.

RS485

24 VAC

Twisted-pair video

(if used)

Strip ends of

wires

Coaxial video

(if used)

Terminate video

cable with BNC

Figure 9. Preparing cables

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3) Make cable connections as shown in Figure 10 or Figure 11.

24 VAC

Twisted-pair video

RS485 control

signal out (if used)

RS485 control

signal in (data in)

RS485 control

signal in

RS485 control

signal out (if used)

Video

Data in (+ or A)

24 VAC

Data in (- or B)

RJ45

Video out (+)

Video out (–)

24 VAC (A)

24 VAC (B)

RJ45

Figure 10. Coaxial interface module

Figure 11. UTP interface module

4) Push the upper housing through the hole and secure it with the three provided screws.

5) Reinstall any removed ceiling panels.

6) Proceed to section 3, PTZ and Dome Installation, on page 29.

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2.2 7 INCH PENDANT-MOUNT HOUSING INSTALLATION

Install the 7 inch pendant housing with one of the following mounts.

 VPD-WM Wall Mount. See section 2.2.1, Using the VPD-WM Wall Mount.

 VPD-EWM Wall Mount. See section 2.2.2, Using the VPD-EWM Wall-Mount Bracket.

 VPD-ESM Swing-Arm Mount. See section 2.2.3, Using the VPD-ESM Swing-Arm Mount.

2.2.1 USING THE VPD-WM WALL MOUNT

Attach the VPD-WM Wall Mount directly to a vertical surface or mate it with a VPD-CMA Corner-Mount

Bracket, a VPD-EPMA Pole-Mount Bracket, or a VPD-ERM Roof-Mount Bracket. See Appendix A for

mounting accessory installation instructions. The following instructions explain how to install the VPD-WM

Wall Mount directly to a vertical surface.

Note: Cables will usually come out of the mounting surface and enter the unit through the rear opening in the base. If the cables are

attached externally to the mounting surface and need to enter the unit through the side, see section 2.2.1.1, Creating a Conduit

Hole.

CAUTION:

Complete all instruction steps before supplying power to the unit.

To prepare the unit and mounting surface perform the following.

1) Loosen the two cover screws enough to remove the cover (removing the screws is not necessary).

See Figure 12.

2) Remove the cover and interface module. See Figure 12.

CAUTION:

To ensure the proper operation of an attached camera, mount the adapter level.

3) Place the unit against the vertical mounting surface, ensure that it is level, and then mark the

location of the four mounting holes and the center cable-entry opening. See Figure 13.

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Figure 12. Removing the cover and interface module

Figure 13. Marking the mounting holes and cable entry

Note: Mounting fasteners are not included.

4) Prepare the mounting holes appropriately for the type of surface (concrete, wood, etc.) and

fasteners used.

CAUTION:

The hardware and procedure used to secure the unit must enable it to support at least 16 kg (35 lb).

5) If necessary, drill a pass-through hole in the mounting surface for cable entry.

6) Pull the video, 24 VAC, and RS485 cables from inside the mounting surface through the cable-entry

hole.

To mount the unit perform the following.

1) Securely mount the unit to the wall with the appropriate fasteners. See Figure 15 and Figure 14.

Minimum of 16 kg (35 lb)

Figure 14. Mounting the unit

Figure 15. Load requirement

2) Seal all mounting holes so that no moisture can leak into the mounting surface.

To wire and mount the interface module, perform the following.

1) Prepare the cables as shown in Figure 16.

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RS485

24 VAC

Twisted-pair video

(if used)

Strip ends of

wires

Coaxial video

(if used)

Terminate video

cable with BNC

connector

Figure 16. Preparing cables

CAUTION:

Do not connect the 24 VAC power wires to the video or RS485 connections, because it will damage the

PowerDome.

2) Wire the interface module as shown in Figure 17.

VPD-WM UTP Interface Module VPD-WM Coaxial Interface Module

Cable(s) from VPD-WM Cable(s) from VPD-WM

24 VAC Coaxial video

24 VAC

Twisted pair video out (-) 24 VAC

Twisted pair video out (+) 24 VAC

RS485 data in (- or B) RS485 data in (- or B)

RS485 data in (+ or A) RS485 data in (+ or A)

Interconnect cable Interconnect cable

2-pin Molex connector

(optional heater/fan)

2-pin Molex connector

(optional heater/fan)

Figure 17. Connections to UTP and Coaxial VPD-WM interface modules

3) Insert the interface module into the mounting slot in the VPD-WM as shown in Figure 18.

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Figure 18. Installing the interface module into the VPD-WM

4) Attach the VPD-WM cover with the hardware provided as shown in Figure 19.

Figure 19. Attaching the VPD-WM cover

CAUTION:

Before making connections to the housing, secure the safety chain on the housing to the safety clip

inside the VPD-WM Wall Mount. Do not remove the safety cable after housing is installed.

To attach the housing safety cable to the mount safety clip see Figure 20 and perform the following.

1) Slide a section of the safety cable into the groove in the safety clip.

Note: Ensure that the taut section of the safety chain is shorter than the interconnect cable. The safety chain—not the

interconnect cable—should bear the weight of the housing.

2) Lower the housing until the safety chain is taut to ensure that it is secure.

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Figure 20. Attaching the PowerDome pendant safety chain to the VPD-WM safety clip

To make cable connections and attach the housing to the VPD-WM perform the following.

1) Insert the housing interconnect cable into the RJ45 jack on the VPD-WM interface module. See

Figure 21.

2) Connect the heater/fan power cable to the 2-pin Molex connector on the VPD-WM interface module.

See Figure 21.

3) Guide the flange of the housing into the collar of the VPD-WM and fasten the housing to the mount

using the provided screws. See Figure 22.

Option heater power Interconnect cable

Figure 21. Connecting the PowerDome to the

VPD-WM interface module

Figure 22. Securing the PowerDome housing to the

VPD-WM.

4) To install the optional heater/fan assembly see Appendix B.

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2.2.1.1 CREATING A CONDUIT HOLE

To create a side conduit hole in the unit, see Figure 23 and Figure 24 and perform the following.

Template

Figure 23. Marking the pilot hole

3.5 mm (1/8 in.)

9.5 mm (3/8 in.)

13 mm (1/2 in.)

23 mm (7/8 in.)

Figure 24. Drilling a side conduit hole

1) Align the provided template with the side of the unit.

2) Mark the center of the template’s drill hole.

CAUTION:

To maintain material integrity, do not drill the conduit hole. Start with a pilot hole and enlarge it until a

knockout punch can be used to achieve the final hole size. (Hole sizes are given below.)

3) Drill a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) pilot hole.

4) Enlarge the pilot hole to 9.5 mm (3/8 inch).

5) Use a 13 mm (1/2 inch) conduit knockout punch to enlarge the hole to 23 mm (7/8 inch).

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2.2.2 USING THE VPD-EWM WALL-MOUNT BRACKET

Attach the VPD-EWM Wall Mount directly to a vertical surface or mate it with a VPD-CMA Corner-Mount

Bracket, a VPD-EPMA Pole-Mount Bracket, or a VPD-ERM Roof-Mount Bracket. See Appendix A for

mounting accessory installation instructions. The following instructions explain how to install the VPD-

EWM Wall Mount directly to a vertical surface.

CAUTION:

Complete all instruction steps before supplying power to the unit.

Note: Typically, cables feed out of the mounting surface and enter the wall mount unit through the rear opening in the base. If the

cables will attach externally to the mounting surface and enter the unit through the side of the unit, see 2.2.1.1 to open a side-entry

conduit hole in the unit.

Note: The factory secures the end of the safety chain with a quick tie to the dome opening as shown in Figure 25. To keep the

safety chain from slipping back into the wall mount, do not free the safety chain until you connect it to the dome.

To prepare the unit and mounting surface perform the following.

1) Remove the cable access cover from the mount. See Figure 26.

CAUTION:

To ensure the proper operation of an attached camera, mount the adapter level.

2) Place the unit against the vertical mounting surface, ensure that it is level, and then mark the

location of the four mounting holes and the outline of the cable access opening. See Figure 27.

Quick tie Safety chain fed through mount

Figure 25. Factory-attached safety chain

Figure 26. Removing the cable access cover

Figure 27. Leveling the unit and marking the mounting

holes and cable access opening onto the mounting

surface

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