DAY/NIGHT Operation

NOTE: This section only applies to DN model cameras.

DN model cameras regularly check the brightness level of the field of view to determine when to switch between day (color) and night (black-white) operation.

Actual brightness threshold levels are affected by camera angle, amount of zoom, field of view, lens, and type of lighting. The switching process lasts from 7-10 seconds.

Figure 10 and Table B on page 12 show how the camera switches between color and black-white operation.

FALLING LIGHT LEVEL

COLOR MODE

B-W MODE

3.0lux

1.5lux

COLOR MODE

B-W MODE

RISING LIGHT LEVEL

Figure 10. DN Models Threshold Switching Levels

Table B. DN Models Switching Thresholds

Color to B-W	1.5 lux ±1.0 lux

B-W to Color	3.0 lux ±1.0 lux

NOTE: These switching thresholds are approximate. Use the thresholds in Table A as a guide when installing the unit.

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