MOUNT
The C10CH Series camera can be mounted from either the top or bottom, depending on the type of camera mount used in your installation. Use a standard
POWER
Connect 12 VDC or 24 VAC power to the back of the camera using the supplied terminal block. Use a Class 2 isolated power source for the C10CH camera that can supply 12 VDC ±15% or 24 VAC ±15%, 50/60 Hz. Maximum power consumption is approximately 3.5 watts.
C10CH-7X Camera Only
The
LENS FOCUS
After mounting the lens, you must focus your C10CH Series camera. Adjust both the back focus (on the camera) and the fine focus (on the lens).
NOTE: The back focus has already been adjusted using a standard CS mount lens. However, you might need to adjust it again to match the mounted lens.
1.Auto iris only: Cover the auto iris lens with a suitable neutral density (ND) filter. This opens the iris completely. For best results, use a ND3 filter.
BACK FOCUS 
LOCKING SCREW
1.5 MM ALLEN WRENCH
VARIFOCAL
LOCKING SCREW
LENS FOCUS
LOCKING SCREW
MANUAL IRIS
LOCKING SCREW
6.Varifocal lens only:
a.Set the varifocal to wide (W) and the lens focal length to far (∞).
b.Adjust the back focus:
(1)Use a
(2)Turn the lens until the image is focused.
(3)Tighten the back focus locking screw clockwise.
WARNING: Do not overtighten the back focus locking screw because you may damage the camera.
(Back focus is a coarse adjustment. You will make the fine focus adjustment in steps c and d.)
c. | Move the varifocal locking screw up or down to set the field of view. |
d. | Adjust the lens focus to achieve the best fine focus. |
e. | Repeat steps c and d until the focus is correct. |
7. Manual iris only: Adjust the iris for the best picture quality. The largest aperture gives the best | |
CAUTION: Unplug the power cord during installation.
VIDEO
Connect a coaxial video cable to the BNC connector on the back of the camera.
DC IRIS LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
Select this option to adjust the electronic properties of the DC drive auto iris lens to the auto iris electronic properties of the camera. Perform this procedure before using the camera or each time you change the lens.
To perform this procedure:
1.Focus the camera (refer to Lens Focus).
2.Aim the camera at a bright, flickerless scene.
3.Select DC IRIS LEVEL from the MAIN MENU.
4.Adjust the DC IRIS LEVEL value (for the best image). The range is
5.Press the center of the button to save the value.
6.Exit the MAIN MENU.
2.Manual iris only: Open the iris completely. The figure (right) shows
the manual iris, varifocal, and lens focus locking screws for a sample lens. Refer to your lens documentation for more information.
3.If automatic gain control (AGC) is set to OFF, set it to LOW or HIGH on the FUNCTION SETTINGS menu. AGC is set to LOW by default.
a.Display the FUNCTION SETTINGS menu.
b.Change AGC to either LOW or HIGH.
c.Select EXIT to save the AGC setting.
4.Aim the camera at the farthest object in the field of view. Make sure it is at least 6.5 ft (2 m) away.
5.Fixed focal length lens only:
a.Set the lens focal length to far (∞).
b.Adjust the back focus:
(1)Use a
(2)Turn the lens until the image is focused.
(3)Tighten the back focus locking screw clockwise.
WARNING: Do not overtighten the back focus locking screw because you may damage the camera.
(Back focus is a coarse adjustment. You will make the fine focus adjustment in the next step.)
c.Adjust the lens focus to achieve the best fine focus.
light sensitivity; the smallest aperture gives the greatest depth of field. |
8. Tighten all lens locking screws. |
WARNING: When tightening the lens locking screws, do not overtighten or force any screw.
9.Auto iris only: Remove the ND filter.
10.If necessary, reset the AGC setting to its previous value.
a.Display the FUNCTION SETTINGS menu.
b.Change AGC to OFF, LOW, or HIGH.
c.Select EXIT to save the AGC setting.
11.Auto iris only: Perform the auto iris lens adjustment procedure (refer to DC Iris Level Adjustment ).
REVISION HISTORY
Manual # | Date | Comments |
C2947M | 11/07 | Original version. |
1/08 | Revised setup menus. | |
3/08 | Made references to manual numbers generic to simplify for future updates. | |
4/08 | Added power connection information for model | |
6/08 | Revised power requirements for model |
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