SPECIFICATIONS
Pick-up device: 768 (H) x 494 (V) pixels, Interline transfer CCD
Scanning area: 4.8 (H) x 3.6 (V) mm (Equivalent to 1/3” pick-up tube)
Scanning: 525 lines/60 fields/30 frames
Horizontal: 15.734 kHz
Vertical: 59.94 Hz
Synchronization: Internal, Line-lock (only 24 V AC), or Multiplexed vertical drive
(VD2)
Video output: 1.0 V [P-P] NTSC composite 75 Ω/BNC connector
Horizontal resolution: 480 lines
Signal-to-noise ratio: 50 dB (Equivalent to AGC Off, weight On)
Minimum illumination: 2.4 lx (0.24 footcandle) (WIDE),
When the optional WV-CW2C dome cover is installed.
1.0 lx (0.1 footcandle) (WIDE),
Detail: SHARP or SOFT, selectable
White balance: ATW
Lens Mount: CS-mount
Lens
Focal length: 3.8 mm - 8 mm
Maximum aperture ratio: 1:1.4 (Wide), 1:1.8 (Tele)
Angular field of view: Horizontal: 35.6 ˚ - 73.6 ˚
Vertical: 26.6 ˚ - 53.4 ˚
Focusing range: 1.2 m - ∞(3.9 ft - ∞)
Ambient operating temperature: –10 °C - +50 °C (14 °F - 122 °F)
–30 °C - +50 °C (–22 °F - 122 °F)
(When the optional heater unit built in)
Ambient operating humidity: Less than 90 %
Power source and
Power consumption: 12 V DC, 265 mA (Camera)
24 V AC 60 Hz, 3.0 W (Camera)
24 V AC 60 Hz, 12.1 W (Heater unit)
Dimensions: WV-CW244F: 133 mm (H) x 152.5 mm (D)
5-1/4” (H) x 6” (D)
WV-CW244S: 136.5 mm (H) x 160 mm (D)
5-3/8” (H) x 6-5/16” (D)
Weights: WV-CW244F: 1.2 kg(2.7 lbs.)
WV-CW244S: 1.7 kg(3.8 lbs.)
Weights and dimensions indicated are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESSTANDARD ACCESSORIES
Operating Instructions (this document) ............................................. 1 pc.
The following are for installation.
Tamperproof screw bit ...................................................................... 1 pc.
Camera mounting bracket (supplied only to WV-CW244S)............... 1 pc.
Camera fixing screw (with a plastic washer) ..................................... 4 pcs.
(supplied only to WV-CW244S)
Heater unit ......................................................................................... WV-CW3H
Clear dome cover .............................................................................. WV-CW2C
Camera mounting bracket (for WV-CW244F) .................................... WV-Q112
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OPTIONAL HEATER UNIT

■Optional Heater Unit WV-CW3H

●Introduction

Installing this heater unit enables the camera to operate under in a low-temperature environment of
–30°C (–22°F). The heater turns on automatically when the temperature inside the camera drops
below +10°C (50°F) and turns off when it rises.
A small fan inside the unit will minimize condensation on the surface of the dome cover caused by
changes in ambient temperature unless temperatures change too rapidly. The fan will stop when
there is no possibility of condensation.

●Precautions

•This product should be installed and connected by qualified service personnel or system
installers.
•Do not use the same 24 V AC power source supplying the power to the camera for the heater
unit. Connect another 24 V AC power source to the heater unit. If the same power source is
used, turning the heater on and off may disturb the camera images.
•When servicing, pay attention to high temperature on the surface of the unit. Disconnect the har-
ness and wait until it cools.
•When you install the camera in a low-temperature location and start operating it, it may take time
(around 30 minutes) for the inside of the
camera to warm up. Cut power once then
supply power again.

●Installation

1. Open the dome cover. (See Disassembling
the camera.)
2. Place the heater unit in the camera and fix
it with the supplied screw.
3. Insert the harness into the heater unit con-
nector of the camera.
4. Fold the desiccant pack in half, and attach
it with adhesive tape to point "A" shown in
the figure.
Note: Attach the desiccant pack so that it
does not block ventilation holes or
hang over the top of the wall.
5. Attach the dome cover while paying atten-
tion not to pinch the harness cable.
6. Connect the heater power cable of the camera. (See Connection.)

●Specifications

Required power: 24 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption: 12.1 W maximum
Dimensions: 29 mm (H) x 83 mm (W) x 89.5 mm (D)
[1-1/8” (H) x 3-1/4”(W) x 3-1/2”(D)]
Weights: 45 g(0.1 lbs)

●Accessories

Fixing screw (M3 x 12)...................................1 pc.
Desiccant pack .............................................1.pc.
Adhesive tape
Point “A”
(inside the wall)
Supplied screw
Harness
Fold
Adhesive tape
Point “A”
(inside the wall)
Supplied screw
Harness
Fold
Azimuth adjuster

●Heater unit installation

See OPTIONAL HEATER UNIT for details.

■Connections

●Video Output Connection

Connect the video output connector to the mon-
itor or other system device with the procured
coaxial cable. The maximum extensible length
is shown in the table.

●Power Connection

●Wire Colors & Functions
Camera power cable
Heater power cable
Type of RG-59/U RG-6/U RG-11/U RG-15/U
coaxial cable (3C-2V) (5C-2V) (7C-2V) (10C-2V)
Recommended (m) 250 500 600 800
maximum
cable length (ft) 825 1 650 1 980 2 640
Wire Color 24 V AC 12 V DC
Black 24 V AC (L) Positive
White 24 V AC (N) Negative
Green/Yellow Ground Not Used
●Cable Length and Wire Gauge
24 V AC
The recommended cable length and thick-
ness are shown in the table for reference.
The voltage supplied to the power terminals
of the camera should be within 19.5 V AC
and 28 V AC.
12 V DC
Use the formula below to calculate the
power cable and power supply. The voltage
supplied to the power terminals of the cam-
era should be within 10.5 V DC and 16 V
DC.
10.5 V DC ≤VA−2(R x I x L) ≤16 V DC
L : Cable length (m) (ft)
R : Resistance of copper wire (Ω/m) (Ω/ft)
VA: DC output voltage of power supply unit
I : DC current consumption (A). See spec-
ifications.
Copper wire
size (AWG)
Length of
Cable
(Approx.)
#24
(0.22 mm2)
95
314
#22
(0.33 mm2)
150
495
#20
(0.52 mm2)
255
842
#18
(0.83 mm2)
425
1 403
Recommended wire gauge for 24 V AC line.
Copper wire
size (AWG)
Resistance
Ω/m
Resistance
Ω/ft
#24
(0.22 mm2)
0.078
0.026
#22
(0.33 mm2)
0.050
0.017
#20
(0.52 mm2)
0.03
0.010
#18
(0.83 mm2)
0.018
0.006
Resistance of copper wire [at 20 °C (68 °F)]
(m)
(ft)
Wire Color 24 V AC
Red 24 V AC (L)
White 24 V AC (N)
Caution:
•Be sure to connect the GND (grounding)
lead of the camera and grounding terminal
of the power supply when using a 24 V AC
power source.
Adhesive tape
Point “A”
(inside the wall)
Supplied screw
Harness
Fold

■Image Adjustment

You can manually adjust the pan/tilt/azimuth
angles, focus, and zoom while observing the
connected monitor.
3. Zoom
•Unlock the zoom lever.
•Move the lever to adjust the zoom.
•Lock the lever.
4. Focus
•Unlock the focus lever.
•Move the lever to adjust the focus.
•Lock the lever.
5. Reinstalling the dome cover
•Attach the dome cover to the camera.
•Tighten the three tamper-proof screws.

●Waterproof Process

When necessary, apply waterproof process to protect the camera from water soak.
1. Power cord
First, tape the individual wires, finally all of them as a whole.
2. Connector junctions
Tape the BNC-BNC junction point.
3. Gaps and holes
Apply such a waterproof material as silicone clay (rubber) to the gaps, screws, holes, and other
relevant portions.
4. Camera Fixing Screws
WV-CW244F
Be sure to apply silicone rubber to the camera fixing screws in case of outdoor installation.
WV-CW244S
If you use camera fixing screws that are locally procured, be sure to apply silicone rubber to
the screws.
Tilting lock screw
(stainless)
Pan lock screw (stainless)
Panning table
Variable angles
plus or minus 75 °
(max.)
Zoom lock lever
Focus lock lever
FAR
NEAR
TELE
WIDE
Power cord
Video output cable

●Mounting the camera

1. Fix the camera to the installation surface.
WV-CW244F
•Fix the camera on the junction box using four screws (locally procured).
WV-CW244S
•Fix the supplied bracket on the wall/ceiling using four screws (locally procured).
•Fix the camera on the bracket using four screws (supplied).
2. Perform connections referring to ■Connections.
3. Reinstall the camera to the bracket or junction box referring to step 1 above.
4. Adjust the image referring to ■Image Adjustment.
5. Apply waterproof means referring to ●Waterproof Process.
Notes:
•Do not hold the camera by lens unit to
adjust panning, tilting, or azimuth.
•The video output to the BNC will be inter-
rupted while an LCD monitor is connected
to the video jack.
1. Connect an LCD monitor to the video jack.
2. Pan/tilt/azimuth adjustment
•Loosen the two screws locking the pan and
tilt tables.
•Pan and tilt the table to aim the camera at
what you need to watch.
•Turn the azimuth adjuster to obtain a level
image.
•Tighten the two screws after adjusting.
Adhesive tape
Point “A”
(inside the wall)
Supplied screw
Harness
Fold