TDK VCS-04, User Manual

Page 1: ... information in this manual may not be reproduced in any form mechanical or electronic without express written permission from TDK RF Solutions Information in this document is subject to change without notice TDK RF Solutions Inc 1101 Cypress Creek Road Cedar Park Texas 78613 USA Phone 512 258 9478 Fax 512 258 0740 www tdkrfsolutions com info tdkrf com ...

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Page 3: ... Product Diagrams 5 SI 300CC Rear Panel 5 VC 04 Rear Panel 6 Installation Instructions 7 Connecting the Video System Components 7 System Initialization 8 SI 300CC Opening Screen 8 SI 300CC Menu Screen 10 CHAPTER 3 Operating Instructions 11 Getting Started 11 Remote Operation SI 300CC Front Panel Controls 11 Menu Page 12 Options Page 12 GPIB Page 13 SI 300CC CONFIG Page 13 Camera Control Module Ope...

Page 4: ...APPENDIX A Service 19 Replaceable Parts 19 Service and Ordering Information 19 APPENDIX B Maintenance 20 APPENDIX C Limited Warranty 21 ...

Page 5: ...s and specifications Chapter 2 provides installation instructions Chapter 3 covers operation of the VCS 04 Chapter 4 provides commands for remote programming Note TDK RF Solutions has made every effort to ensure this manual is both easy to use and factually accurate If you have any suggestions on improvements you would like to see in this document or if you discover a discrepancy between the docum...

Page 6: ... power cable The power cable s must be plugged into an approved three contact electrical outlet Do not attempt to open the product case while power is present Service Precautions The VCS 04 contains no user serviceable parts Do not install substitute parts or perform unauthorized modification to this product Contact a TDK RF Solutions Sales and Support Office for service and repair requirements To...

Page 7: ...nted on top of the camera The VC 04 incorporates a 25X optical zoom and offers a 12X digital zoom The camera also contains a high speed auto focus lens that adjusts the focus to objects with high luminance and strong contrast in the measurement area The camera can be controlled remotely via fiber optics or manually via the rear panel In addition it also contains an optional microphone for EUT equi...

Page 8: ...e RS 232 Mechanical 3 x3 x6 Electrical Power Supply 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Battery 12V 4A Ni MH Rechargeable Typical battery life with full charge 8 hrs SI 300CC Camera Controller Features The SI 300CC is designed to simplify EMC testing It reduces the complexity of a test system by controlling up to four color video cameras Additional features of the SI 300CC are Glass fiber optic cables are used f...

Page 9: ...to 4 channels Bi directional Serial 9600 Baud Fiber Interfaces Fiber Communication 62 5 micron glass ST Fiber Video Receiver 62 5 micron glass ST Display 240x64 Graphical LCD w back light Front Panel Controls 4 function keys 4 special keys and 12 numeric keys 2 Joysticks for positioning devices and cameras Computer Interface GPIB IEEE 488 compatible Mechanical Occupies 2U of space in a 19 inch rac...

Page 10: ...e VCS 04 ships with the following components VC 04 camera unit SI 300CC camera controller High resolution video monitor Fiber optic cable set BNC video cable AC power cord s Manual Verify that you have received the above components Contact a TDK RF Solutions Sales and Support Office to request additional or replacement components Optional Components Accessories The VCS 04 is available with the fol...

Page 11: ... up to four audio receivers S3 Fiber Optic Channel Ports TX transmit and RX receive ports for up to four cameras S4 IEEE 488 Port Port used to connect the SI 300CC to a PC to allow remote control of devices connected to the SI 300CC S5 Power Input Attach AC power cable here OUT IN Video 1 IN OUT Video 3 WARNING TX 1 2 3 4 RX TX RX TX RX TX RX Fiber Optic Channels S1 S2 S3 S4 OUT OUT IN IN Audio 2 ...

Page 12: ...ower Switch Turns VC 04 power on and off V3 Ports TX transmit and RX receive video and audio ports to connect to the SI 300CC V4 Potentiometer Control Adjusts microphone gain for audio option V5 Pan Tilt Connection Cable 9 Pin D SUB connector used to connect the VC 04 to the optional Pan Tilt unit V2 V1 V3 V4 V5 V6 TDK RF Solutions Video Camera System User Manual 6 ...

Page 13: ...t the optional Audio OUT on the SI 300CC to the Audio IN on the monitor S1 S2 S1 and S2 refer to item numbers on the product diagrams pages 5 and 6 SI 300CC to VC 04 Connect the remote cameras to the SI 300CC rear panel using the fiber optic cables supplied Each camera communicates with the SI 300CC using an RS 232 serial communication link that requires a fiber optic cable with two fibers one RX ...

Page 14: ...patible with your power supply add the appropriate adapter and connect to an approved grounded outlet VC 04 The power module is mounted on top of the VC 04 via a 4 pin LEMO connector The VC 04 has two options for power AC and DC 1 AC Module Universal input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Connect the power cable to an approved grounded outlet V1 2 DC Module 12V 4A Ni MH Rechargeable Battery module The battery m...

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Page 16: ... verify that the SI 300CC is communicating with the remote camera The status of the device should change from N A to A once communication is established If it remains in the N A mode check that the remote device is powered on then check that the fiber optic cables are connected properly Displays up to 4 cameras connected to the SI 300CC TDK RF Solutions Video Camera System User Manual 10 ...

Page 17: ...RO etc next to each key depending on its current function Some keys may be unused at a given time Press the respective function key to perform the task described by the keyword 4 Special Keys four dedicated keys that are used for various functions on the SI 300CC The MENU key can be pressed at any time to return to the Main Menu The CLEAR key can be used to clear data that has been entered on the ...

Page 18: ... this camera The main menu can always be reached by pressing the MENU key This screen allows the user to easily maneuver through the different SI 300CC modules The SI 300CC can be configured with as many as 4 different modules These modules will be displayed on the right hand side of the screen The module page can be accessed by pressing the corresponding F key While in the menu page the NEXT key ...

Page 19: ...00 GPIB Page Enter a GPIB address Return to Main Menu This screen allows the user to check or change the GPIB address Simply type in a number from 0 to 30 and then hit the ENTER key and the new address will take effect The address is stored in a serial EEPROM The EXIT key can be pressed at any time to return to the main menu SI 300CC CONFIG Page Scroll through available channels Configure the modu...

Page 20: ...ra positions The following is a description of the different functions present on this page Auto Focus ON OFF F1 Auto Focus ON or OFF This key can be toggled to send a command to the camera to turn the auto focus on or off Set F3 Set memory position When a number is entered in the Position field pressing this key will save the current zoom focus pan and tilt positions Recall F4 Recall memory posit...

Page 21: ...functions present on this page ID ON OFF F1 ID ON or OFF This key can be toggled to send a c command to the camera to turn the identification tag on or off IRIS RESET F2 RESET Iris position Pressing this key will reset the iris position to the factory default PREV F3 Previous Pressing this key will take the user back to the SI 300CC configuration page EXIT F4 Exit This key takes the user back to t...

Page 22: ...for the audio option used in the operation of the VC 04 Manual Control Switches POWER SPDT switch used to turn power on and off A red LED will indicate that power is turned on MIC GAIN Located below the VIDEO fiber connector This potentiometer is used to adjust the gain of the microphone signal TDK RF Solutions Video Camera System User Manual 16 ...

Page 23: ...MODULE Returns to the Main Menu Module Page SI MENU Returns to the Options Page IDN Returns SI 300 SYSTEM INTERFACE SI CONFIGX CHZ Configure Channel Z with module X hex value Module hex 0 VC 03 1 VC 04 2 FP4000 3 FP600 4 PP02 X 5 PP02 Y 6 Local Switch Module 7 Remote Switch Module 1 8 Remote Switch Module 2 9 Remote Switch Module 3 A Preamp B N A SI CHZ Changes to the module page on channel Z SI Q...

Page 24: ...dentification tag 00 XY 99 CA IRISRESET CHZ Reset the Iris Position to the factory default setting CA IRISSETXY CHZ Set the Iris Position 00 XY 11 EX XY 03 or XY 11 or XY 08 or XY 00 CA DZON CHZ Turn On the Digital Zoom on channel Z CA DZOFF CHZ Turn Off the Digital Zoom on channel Z CA FI CHZ Focus camera In on channel Z CA FO CHZ Focus camera Out on channel Z CA AON CHZ Turn On the Auto Focus on...

Page 25: ...rn more about the TDK RF Solutions products that best meet your needs contact your TDK representative TDK RF Solutions Inc 1101 Cypress Creek Rd Cedar Park Texas 78613 USA Phone 512 258 9478 Fax 512 258 0740 E mail info tdkrf com World Wide Web www tdkrfsolutions com TDK Electronics Europe GmbH Wanheimer Str 57 40472 Düsseldorf Germany Phone 49 211 9077 0 Fax 49 211 4149843 TDK RF Solutions Video ...

Page 26: ...condition 2 Tighten the screws that mount the SI 300CC to the rack and the VC 04 to its stand Normal us may cause equipment screws to loosen over time 3 Verify that the product has not been damaged in any way If damage has occurred it should be repaired properly Call your TDK RF Solutions representative to request service Physical damage to the product should be repaired prior to placing it in ser...

Page 27: ...ntations or warranties of any kind whether express or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose title and non infringement Please refer to any documentation included with such software for your rights and obligations with respect to that software TDK RF Solutions does not warrant that the operation of the Product will be uninter...

Page 28: ...GE IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE PRODUCT SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL TDK RF SOLUTIONS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or any exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or ...

Page 29: ...ing Instructions 10 damage ii 4 19 Options 4 Options Page 11 16 E P Electrical 3 EXIT 12 13 14 PAN 11 13 port 5 6 7 F Ports 6 Potentiometer 6 Features VC04 1 Features SI300 2 Power Supply 8 Fiber Interfaces 3 PREV 14 Product Diagrams 5 Fiber Optic Channel Ports 5 Purpose and Functions 1 Front Panel 3 10 Function Keys 10 R Rear Panel SI 300CC 5 G Rear Panel VC 04 6 GPIB ADDRESS 12 16 Rear Panels Co...

Page 30: ...rdering Information 18 Service Precautions ii Set 13 17 Shock Hazard ii special keys 3 10 MENU 10 STOP 10 System Commands 16 T TILT 11 13 U UP DOWN 11 V VC 04 PAGE 13 Video Receiver Ports 5 W warning ii Warranty 20 X X θ 11 Y Y φ 11 Z ZERO 10 ZOOM 11 13 TDK RF Solutions Video Camera System User Manual 24 ...