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v Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Conventions used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Safety terms and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vi CyberDome II Installation Manual Chapter 4. Camera assembly, shroud, dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Camera assembly preparation and installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Setting the protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vii Preface This is the GE CyberDome II Installation Manual. This document includes an overview of the product and detailed instructions explaining: • • how to install the housing; and how to attach the pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) camera assembly. There is also information describing how to contact technical support if you have questions or concerns.
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Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of your CyberDome II dome system, including product contents and system requirements. In this chapter: Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Product contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Operational requirements . . . . . . . . .
2 CyberDome II Installation Manual Product overview CyberDome II ™ is a line of advanced pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras. In addition to powerful cameras, CyberDome II features a graphical programming interface for easier customization of camera settings, and passcodes for protection against unauthorized access. The CyberDome II supports many protocols to work with various keypad controllers, digital video recorders, and other video surveillance equipment.
Chapter 1 Introduction System requirements For proper operation, adhere to the following operational, load, cable, and power requirements for CyberDome II domes. Operational requirements CyberDome II contains a built-in receiver that decodes commands originating from a compatible controlling device, such as a keypad or ASCII control software. A minimum of one controlling device is required for operation, as shown in Figure 1.
4 CyberDome II Installation Manual Figure 3. Typical enhanced system CCTV monitors KTD-440 switcher Alarm inputs (dry contacts) Relay outputs SymDec 16 DVR CyberDome II Example site ID #15 RS-422 RS-485 I/O box KTD-405A controller keypad I/O box KTD-405A controller keypad KTD-83 data distributor Video Alarms Minimum load requirements Table 1 lists the load requirements for all CyberDome II dome configurations. Table 1.
Chapter 1 Introduction Power requirements Every CyberDome II dome requires a 24 VAC power supply to operate the PTZ, camera, and heater/fan, if present. The startup and running power requirements vary depending on the model (Table 2). Table 2.
6 CyberDome II Installation Manual Cable requirements Table 3 lists the requirements for the cables that connect to the dome. Table 3. Cable requirements Length Operation Cable requirement Data For RS-422: 22 gauge (0.64 mm) unshielded, two-conductor, twisted-pair (UTP) cable 10,000 3,000 For RS-485: 22 gauge (0.64 mm) shielded, two-conductor, twisted-pair (STP) cable 3,000 900 75 ohm coaxial cable (RG59 with lift/gain) 1,600 486 22 gauge (0.
Chapter 2 Housings and cables This chapter provides instructions for installing housings and cables. In this chapter: Backward compatibility with CyberDome I housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Various mounting and housing styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Wiring best practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Pendant-mount wire routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 CyberDome II Installation Manual Backward compatibility with CyberDome I housings The CyberDome II PTZ is compatible with CyberDome I housings, but there are some exceptions. Although the onscreen display (OSD) interface, including menus, will show the CyberDome II design, not all of the CyberDome II features are supported on CyberDome I housings.
Chapter 2 Housings and cables Wiring best practices To ensure the wires are connected properly and not at risk of being cut or frayed, follow these guidelines. Pendant-mount wire routing Cables run down through the cable entry hole and the dust seal. Take care to avoid damaging the dust seal during installation. Note: Keep service loops out of housing area when possible. Figure 7.
10 CyberDome II Installation Manual Flush-mount wire routing Cables are fed through the cable entry hole in the side (or top) of the housing. Route the wires through the top or side of the housing and around the camera bracket. Note: Keep service loops out of housing area when possible. Figure 9. Side view of flush-mount cabling Upper bracket Figure 10.
Chapter 2 Housings and cables Pendant-mount housings Pendant-mount and flush-mount housings require different preparation of the mounting surface and different installation procedures of the housings. Follow the instructions given here for pendant-mount housings. Pendant-mount housings can be mounted to a pipe to lower them from a ceiling or to a wall-mount arm to extend them from a wall. Instructions are provided in this document for both mounting methods.
12 CyberDome II Installation Manual a. Spray the pipe with soapy water. b. For outdoor applications, slide the rubber boot onto the pipe, above the threads. c. Wrap the pipe threads with the supplied PTFE thread sealing tape in the direction that the dome will screw onto the pipe. Overlap the tape and cover the threads. 2. Hold the housing up near the pipe or mount. If you installed the GEA-102 wall-mount arm, make sure that the safety chain is securely attached (GEA-102 wall-mount arm on page 40). 3.
Chapter 2 Housings and cables Flush-mount housings Flush-mount and pendant-mount housings require different preparation of the mounting surface and different installation procedures of the housings. Follow the instructions given here for flush-mount housings. CAUTION: The flush-mount housing is for indoor applications only. Do not expose it to moisture, or the unit may become damaged.
14 CyberDome II Installation Manual Installing the housing With the surface prepared and/or the mount now installed, install the housing. CAUTION: All flush-mount installations must have a fan. If you are installing a flush-mount housing that does not have a fan, see Fan installation on page 16. To install a flush-mount housing, see Figure 13 on page 15 and do the following: 1. Remove either conduit knockout (side or top) in the housing. 2.
Chapter 2 Housings and cables Figure 13. Installing the flush-mount housing Building superstructure Safety cable Housing tabs (3) (screwed open and down against the mount or ceiling) 3/4 in.
16 CyberDome II Installation Manual Fan installation CyberDome II flush-mount housing kits come with a fan assembly, which you will need to install on the tilt arm of the PTZ unit. If you are retrofitting an existing CyberDome I flush-mount housing with a CyberDome II PTZ unit, you will also need to install a fan. You may use the fan from your CyberDome I PTZ, or call Customer Service (see Contacting us on page 38) to order a new one (part number 10556789A).
Chapter 2 Housings and cables Preparing the cables Your environment’s video cabling (coaxial or UTP) and the number of video, data, and power cables you will be using will dictate the types and quantities of cables you need to prepare. To prepare the facility camera cables, terminate the cable ends as shown in Figure 16. Allow approximately 3 in. (76 mm) of cable for making connections. Figure 16.
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Chapter 3 Wiring This chapter explains how to wire the dome. One of the two boards that you will be handling while you wire the dome is inside of the housing. In this chapter: Components used for basic and advanced operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Wiring the housing board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Setting the termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20 CyberDome II Installation Manual Components used for basic and advanced operation Connect data, video, and power cables to the components in the dome for basic operation (Figure 17). How many cables you will feed into the housing depends upon how many video, data, and power cables you will be using. For pipe capacity, see Power cable size and length requirements on page 6. The dome uses RS-485 or RS-422 for data communication. See Cable requirements on page 6 for more information on limitations.
Chapter 3 Wiring Table 5. Cyberdome II housing interface board UTC LED functions Configuration type LED Description Active housing Red Indicates power is applied to the housing. Green Indicates communication activity: • Blinks at a fast rate (7 Hz) when FSK (frequency shift keying) decoder is tuning. • Blinks at a slow rate (0.5 Hz) when decoder is locked and receiving. Red No indication; not connected.
22 CyberDome II Installation Manual Wiring the housing board To wire the housing board, do the following: WARNING: Do not run any cables next to the heaters. Doing so could damage the dome or cause an electrical fire. 1. Connect the facility data cables to the main connections, which are the B and A terminals on the provided 6-pin or 2-pin terminal strip (Figure 19). The main data connections on the terminal strip are for control wires that are coming in from the keypad.
Chapter 3 Wiring 3. Connect the facility power cable (Figure 21). Use the provided 2-pin power terminal strip. If you are using a heavier gauge cable, ensure that it is properly seated in the connector. Figure 21. Power connection When power is received by the housing board through the power connection, the housing board’s diagnostic power LED will appear orange.
CyberDome II Installation Manual Setting the termination You must set the termination of the data signal in each dome (or device) to on or off. Only two of the four switches (3 and 4) on the DIP switch block are used (Figure 22). Switches 1 and 2 are not used at this time, so it does not matter whether they are set to on or off. Figure 22.
Chapter 4 Camera assembly, shroud, dome This chapter provides instructions for installing the camera assembly, a shroud, and a dome. In this chapter: Camera assembly preparation and installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Setting the protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Setting the camera’s address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Installing the camera assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 CyberDome II Installation Manual Camera assembly preparation and installation Before you install the camera assembly in the housing, you should set the address and protocol DIP switches. CyberDome II has two multiposition DIP switch blocks: one on the upper board and one on the main board of the camera assembly (Figure 23). These DIP switches set the communication protocol and assign the camera a site address number respectively. Figure 23.
Chapter 4 Camera assembly, shroud, dome Setting the protocol CyberDome II can use different protocols for communication. To select a protocol, you must set the protocol DIP switches to the correct sequence of 1s (on) and 0s (off). To set the protocol DIP switches to select a protocol, do the following: 1. Locate the protocol DIP switch block (Figure 23 on page 26). 2. Using Table 6, find the DIP switch sequence for the desired protocol and set the switches accordingly.
28 CyberDome II Installation Manual Setting the camera’s address To set the DIP switches to indicate a site number, do the following: 1. Locate the site address DIP switch block (Figure 23). 2. Using Table 7, determine which DIP switches when turned on will add up to the site number for the camera and set those switches to the on position. See Figure 24 for an example. 3. Place the switches that correspond to those values in the on position. Table 7.
Chapter 4 Camera assembly, shroud, dome Table 8.
30 CyberDome II Installation Manual Installing the camera assembly Installing the camera involves securing the pan/tilt assembly to the upper housing. Note: You may install the pan/tilt assembly while power is applied to the housing. To install the pan/tilt assembly, see Figure 25 and do the following: 1. Insert the safety catch through the channel in the retaining bracket attached to the upper housing. 2. Push the spring latch handle outward, while pivoting the pan/tilt assembly up until it is vertical.
Chapter 4 Camera assembly, shroud, dome Installing a camera shroud To install a camera shroud, see Figure 26 and do the following: 1. Slide the camera guide into the two slots in the shroud and make sure the camera can tilt without being limited or blocked. 2. Using the provided screw, attach the shroud to the camera (5 in-lb. torque). 3. Install or reattach the dome onto the housing. 4. Test the camera’s pan and tilt movements to make sure the shroud does not impede operation or block the camera’s view.
32 CyberDome II Installation Manual Installing a dome There are a variety of domes and housings. The interlocking clips and safety cables may vary, but all domes have them. CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not touch the dome with your bare hands, do not place the dome face down on any surface, and protect the dome from dust. Oil and acid residue from your hands can etch some dome surfaces and is difficult to remove. Use a scratch-resistant cloth or gloves when handling the dome.
Chapter 4 Camera assembly, shroud, dome Figure 27. Attaching the dome to the housing (cameras not shown to show safety clips clearly) Flush-mount housing and dome ring Plastic pendant-mount housing and dome ring Flush-mount housing and bubble ring Plastic pendant-mount housing and bubble ring Cameras not shown in diagrams so that safety clips are clearly visible.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting, maintenance, support This chapter provides information to help you troubleshoot problems, perform simple preventive maintenance procedures, and contact technical support in case you need assistance with your GE equipment. In this chapter: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Cleaning the dome . . . . . . . .
36 CyberDome II Installation Manual Troubleshooting This section provides information to help you diagnose and solve various problems that may arise while configuring or using your GE product.) Housing board power indication When power is received by the housing board through the power connection, the housing board diagnostic LED appears orange (Figure 28). It appears orange because the red and green internal LEDs both illuminate.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting, maintenance, support Maintenance Perform the following maintenance, when necessary or directed to. Cleaning the dome Use the following procedures for cleaning the dome. Be aware that the interior of the dome requires extra care in cleaning. Use only the procedures provided below. CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not touch the dome with your bare hands, do not place the dome face down on any surface, and protect the dome from dust.
38 CyberDome II Installation Manual Contacting us For help installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting this product, refer to this document and any other documentation provided. If you still have questions, contact us during business hours (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time). Table 9. Technical support North America Latin America T: 888 GE Security (888.437.3287) Toll-free in the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada. 503.885.
Appendix A Mount kits This appendix provides the installation instructions for the mounts that are shipped with the dome kits. Dome kits include a wall-mount arm and a T-bar support kit. Instructions for all other mounts (arms, adapters, and brackets) are shipped with those mounts. In this appendix: GEA-102 wall-mount arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Installing the wall-mount arm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 CyberDome II Installation Manual GEA-102 wall-mount arm This cast aluminum wall-mount arm is used to mount a dome to a vertical surface. It is for indoor or outdoor use and mates with both the plastic indoor and cast aluminum outdoor pendant housings. It can be attached directly to a vertical surface or mated with a bracket (corner-mount, pole-mount, or roof-mount). Instructions for mating this mount to the various brackets are provided in the instructions for those brackets.
41 Figure 30. Removing the access cover 4. Using the arm as a template, place it level against the mounting surface and mark the position of the mounting holes, and if needed, the cable entry hole (Figure 31). Figure 31. Marking the mounting and cable entry holes 5. Following all local codes, drill and prepare the mounting holes, and if needed, cut the cable entry hole. 6.
42 CyberDome II Installation Manual Figure 32. Fastening the arm to the mounting surface Note: Adhere to minimum load requirements. See Table 1 on page 4. 8. If needed, seal all mounting holes so that no moisture can leak into the mounting surface. 9. Push inside the arm or pull taut any looped cables that are extending out of the access area. 10. Reattach the cover (Figure 33). Figure 33. Reattaching the access cover 11.
43 Figure 34. Attaching the housing safety cable to the arm safety chain Quick tie Safety chain Clip Safety cable 12. Return to Installing the housing on page 11 to finish installing the dome. Opening a conduit hole Open a conduit hole for a 3/4 in. or 1/2 in. conduit connector, if you need to bring the facility cables in through the side of the arm. To open the conduit hole, see Figure 35 on page 44 and do the following: 1. Locate the dimple on the side of the arm. 2. Drill a 3/8 in.
44 CyberDome II Installation Manual Figure 35. Opening a conduit hole Pilot hole 3/8 in. (10 mm) Enlarged hole For 3/4 in. conduit: 1-7/64 in. (28 mm) For 1/2 in. conduit: 7/8 in.
45 GEA-114 T-bar ceiling support kit The T-bar support kit is used to install a flush-mount dome into a paneled T-bar ceiling (Figure 36). T-bar ceilings consist of a grid of metal T-bars that support removable panels. The kit distributes the weight of the dome between the T-bars of the ceiling, instead of resting it on a panel. Product contents • • • • 1 ceiling ring 2 angle brackets mounting hardware (six 6-32 x 2-in. flathead screws) installation instructions Figure 36.
46 CyberDome II Installation Manual Figure 37. Aligning the angle brackets and ceiling ring on the panel Angle brackets Ceiling ring Center mounting holes of ring and brackets Removable ceiling panel 3. Using the ceiling ring as a template, mark the position of the center mounting holes and the housing passthrough hole on the removable ceiling panel (Figure 38). Figure 38. Marking the mounting holes and housing pass-through hole Housing passthrough 4.
47 Figure 39. Fastening the support kit onto the removable ceiling panel Flush-mount housing Ceiling ring Angle brackets Note: Adhere to minimum load requirements. See Table 1 on page 4. Viewed from side (shown with housing) Removable ceiling panel 7. Using the last four of the fasteners provided, fasten the ends of the angle brackets to the ceiling panel. 8. Reinstall the panel in the ceiling (Figure 40). Figure 40.
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Appendix B Protocol functionality This appendix provides information on protocol functionality. In this appendix: CyberDome II protocol functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Equipment protocol testing list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50 CyberDome II Installation Manual CyberDome II protocol functionality All Protocols support the following basic commands: • • • • • Pan and tilt Zoom—wide and telephoto Iris—open and close Focus—near and far Addressing cameras Note: Shaded cells in the tables below are unconventional by that protocol’s standards. Table 10.
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54 CyberDome II Installation Manual Equipment protocol testing list Table 18.
55 Index A H ASCII control software ............................................................................ 3 housings.................................................................................................... 2 B BNC connectors ....................................................................................... 6 boards active housing card (AHC) ................................................................ 20 housing..................................................................
56 CyberDome II Installation Manual safety terms and symbols ....................................................................... vii product contents ................................................................................................ 2 overview ............................................................................................... 2 site address ............................................................................................. 26 system requirements ..................
