ATEX Safety Instructions And Getting Started iCAM501U This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operating Manual This page is intentionally left blank. Document Number 331916 Revision 01 (based on safety instructions 331684_01) ©2011 Extronics Limited. This document is Copyright Extronics limited. Extronics reserve the right to change this manual and its contents without notice, the latest version applies.
Operating Manual Contents 1 2 3 4 5 Safety Information and Notes .............................................................................. 4 1.1 Storage of this Manual................................................................................... 4 1.2 List of Notes .................................................................................................. 4 User Guide .......................................................................................................... 5 2.
Operating Manual 1 Safety Information and Notes 1.1 Storage of this Manual Keep this user manual safe and in the vicinity of the device. All persons required to work with the device should be advised on where this manual is stored. 1.2 List of Notes The notes supplied in this chapter provide information on the following. • • • • Danger! / Warning! o Possible hazard to life or health. Caution o Possible damage to property. Important o Possible damage to enclosure, device or associated equipment.
Operating Manual 2 User Guide 2.1 Changing/Installing Batteries To change or install the batteries in the iCAM501U turn the screw as indicated below to remove the cover Warning! ONLY Duracell Plus MN1500 or Duracell Procell MN1500 cells may be used with the iCAM501U. Warning! For GROUP I applications the changing of the cells in the hazardous area or the transportation of spare cells into the hazardous area is NOT PERMITTED.
Operating Manual 2.2 Preparing for first use The iCAM501U is shipped with a protective film fitted to the front and rear windows. This should be carefully removed before use. The iCAM501U may be used with the protective rubber overboot supplied. This fits over the camera and provides additional impact resistance. Only the rubber overboot supplied by Extronics should be used as it is made from electrostatically-dissipative material.
Operating Manual 2.3 Powering On / Off Information The iCAM501U must be fully powered on before plugging a USB cable into the camera or to take a picture. This will be indicated when the green LED has stopped flashing. Green LED will flash rapidly for ~10 seconds while the camera boots. The Blue and Red LED will flash briefly during boot up. The Green LED then goes solid when ready for operation. If the green LED flashes slowly after booting, this indicates a low battery level.
Operating Manual camera is first used.. The time and date must be set using a PC via the USB interface. To set the time and date of the camera refer to the main manual. 2.5 Taking a picture There are a few different options available when taking a picture: • • • • A picture can be taken with no flash and no audio recording A picture can be taken with a flash to allow a good picture to be taken in low light conditions.
Operating Manual 2.5.2 Enabling the Flash Once the flash button is pressed the red LED will start to flash, after some seconds the LED will become solid indicating the flash has charged and is ready for use. The green LED may also flash slowly if the battery level is low Press the “FLASH” button to enable the flash feature of the camera.
Operating Manual 2.5.3 Enabling the Audio Recording Feature Once the recording feature is enabled the blue LED will turn on indicating it is ready for use. Press the “RECORD” button to enable the recording feature of the camera.
Operating Manual Sequence 1 2 3 4 5 6 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Table 1 LED indication of good image Sequence 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 LED 1 Off Off LED 2 Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off LED 3 Off Off Off Off Off Off Table 2 LED indication of poor image The iCAM501U will still store the picture even if it is flagged up as being of poor quality.
Operating Manual 2.5.5 Variable flash brightness The iCAM501U firmware has an additional variable flash brightness feature. The purpose of this feature is to reduce the incidence of over-exposure of images when close-up shots of reflective surfaces are taken with the flash. When the flash is enabled, and a shot is triggered, a short low-brightness ‘ranging’ flash pulse will firstly be seen. Immediately followed by the four flash pulses previously described, or a single continuous ‘torch’.
Operating Manual 3 Structure and Function 3.1 Intended Purpose Usage Important Before setting the unit to work, read the technical documentation carefully. Important The latest version of the technical documentation or the corresponding technical supplements is valid in each case. The iCAM501U is built using modern components and is extremely reliable in operation; however it must only be used for its intended purpose.
Operating Manual 3.5 Safety Precautions Important For the installation, maintenance and cleaning of the units, it is absolutely necessary to observe the applicable regulations and provisions concerned with explosion protection (EN 60079-0, EN 6007914) as well as the Accident Prevention Regulations. 3.6 Cleaning and Maintenance Intervals The cleaning intervals depend on the environment where the system is installed. 3.
Operating Manual 4 Technical Data Certification Number ITS09ATEX26868X, IECEx ITS 09.
Operating Manual 5 EC Declaration of Conformity 16
