Connections

Video output connection

Connect the video output of the camera to the video input of a monitor or other equipment. When using a “loop through” connection of two or the more monitors, set the 75Ω switch of only the final monitor to ON.

Determine the type of cable according to the distance of the connected equipment. The maximum cable lengths indicated below are recommended for avoiding appreciable picture degradation.

3C-2V

・・・・ 150m

5C-2V

・・・・ 200m

7C-2V

・・・・ 300m

10C-2V

・・・・ 400m

KP-DE500

 

KP-E500

Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 3

75-ohm coaxial cable

Set the 75Ω switch of only the final monitor to on. Set the 75Ω switch of other monitors to off.

External power supply connection

Use a stabilized 12 VDC(±10%) power supply rated at 2.5 ampere or greater. Wire the accessory 3-pin DC plug as shown in the figure for connecting the power supply to the camera.

Caution

Be sure to confirm proper polarity before switching on power.

DC input connector

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Lens

Recommended lenses

Use an auto iris lens having a plug pin arrangement conforming to EIAJ (Electronic Industries Association of Japan) specifications.

This camera is using a CCD that has sensitivity in infrared region ( from 700 to 1000nm ). Please select a lens for use from the following recommendation lens table.

Type

 

Lens model

Specification

Lens mount

Lens switch

Auto iris

1/2

12VG412ASIR

4.012.0

mm

F1.2360

C-mount

DC

12VG1040ASIR

10.040.0

mm

F1.4360

C-mount

 

 

DV5 × 3 . 6R4B - S A2

3.618.0

mm

F1.8360

CS-mount

 

 

 

HG3Z4512FCS - IR

4.512.5

mm

F1.2360

CS-mount

 

NOTE

If another type of lens is used, it may detract from camera performance or there may be difficulty is attaching the lens. When procuring, be sure to specify the EIAJ compatible plug.

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Hitachi KP-E500, KP-DE500 Connections, Lens, Video output connection, External power supply connection, Recommended lenses

KP-DE500, KP-E500 specifications

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