RXO-5808 Operation Instruction
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1. bolts until snug Do not over tighten Ensure the grommet seals are pointing down to avoid water damage Re attach the enclosure lid and tighten screws 29 P Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Wall Mounting the 5 8GHz All Weather Series Gb Mount the base plate of the BRK 250 to the wall using four screws or bolts not included Ensure the mount is i secure and capable of supporting the weight of the 5 transmitter or receiver Mounting plugs are suggested ws Attach the base plate and enclosure pivot plate of the BRK 250 bracket using two 4 x 11 32 mounting screws one screw per side Insert the four 4 x 11 32 mounting screws into each screw port of the all weather enclosure Fasten the mounting bracket to the IP 67 enclosure by tightening the 11 32 bolts until snug Do not over tighten 5 Replace the front cover of the transmitter or receiver Do not over tighten the screws as this can crack or cause damage to the front cover of the unit Verify all cable glands are snug water tight seal Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Enclosure Alignment and Positioning All applications are not created equal From time to time the transmitter or receiver will have to be tilted up down left or right to have proper alignment to the other unit Poor alignment can result in a poor image Bel2. affording an equal degree of protection and with instructions indicating the location within Canada or the United States to which the unit will be returned The repaired unit will be returned to the customer freight prepaid unless the warranty claim is deemed void or invalid All accessories included with the unit must be listed individually on the packing slip for the shipping documentation VCT will not accept any liability for loss or damage to such accessories if they are not listed Proof of Purchase Date This warranty applies and commences to VCT products from the original date of purchase from an Authorized Re seller Proof of purchase 1 e photocopy of invoice must be included with product when submitting for warranty repair Warranty Limitations This warranty does not cover maintenance or check ups if required This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state province to state province Some states provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts therefore the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you VCT is not responsible or liable for indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product or other damages with respect to loss of property loss of revenues or profit or cost of removal installation or
3. Feed the end of the RF cable that has the smaller SMA Male connector through the grommet Carefully thread the RF cable SMA Male connector onto the receiver s SMA Female bulkhead and tighten Now tighten the grommet to seal the cable If a tight seal is not made between the cable gland and the video cable there is a chance of water leaking into the enclosure causing serious damage Be careful not to damage the rubber seal inside the cable gland as you feed through your video cable 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K WARNING If you do not tighten the cable gland you do not have a watertight seal Terminating External Antenna Video Audio Cables 16 The following illustration demonstrates multiple cable inputs for power supply Video cable and a single Audio cable connecting through the different cable glands for the enclosure Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Unused Grommet Seals After video and audio cables are installed and terminated you may find there one or more cable glands are not being used If there are cable glands not being used this means that water can enter the enclosure causing damage To prevent this from happening VideoComm includes black plugs to seal off any unused cable glands Turn cable gland counter clock wise to loosen Use a Metric 20mm socket wrench Closest Imperial Size 13 16 Q From the i
4. adjusted if required e Adjustments to the receiver video gain can compensate for variances with Video signal output voltage variances of device input voltage devices receiving an audio DVR Digital Video Recorder sync problems causing lost video picture and or lost camera alarm indicator Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc INSTALLATION 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Pole Mounting the 5 8GHz All Weather Series Your enclosure includes a universal wall pole mounting bracket which consists of two main parts The base plate and enclosure pivot plate The base plate will be mounted to either a wall or pole The enclosure pivot plate mounts to the enclosure and the base plate to allow minor angled adjustments Enclosure Pivot Plate Base Plate Remove the front cover of the enclosure See also Page 13 This allows access to the four mounting screw ports located in each corner of the IP 67 enclosure Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Using the mounting bracket fasten the base plate of the bracket to the mounting pole with hose clamps is complete 28 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Insert the four 4 x 11 32 mounting screws into each screw port of the IP 67 enclosure Fasten the enclosure pivot plate to the IP 67 enclosure base by tightening the 11 32
5. condition will be returned to customer at their expense Discontinued items special or custom made equipment items items not carried as stock even though they may appear on price lists may not be returned Returned products will be evaluated at the original purchase price and not at any subsequent price increase or decrease Subject to the conditions stated above the following re stocking fees will apply to products returned for credit refund VCT reserves the right to determine the validity of the product returned and or refuse to accept product for credit 0 Re Stocking Fee less original shipping charges If product is returned within 30 days from original VCT ship date 25 Re Stocking Fee less original shipping charges If product is returned within 60 days from original VCT ship date 50 Re Stocking Fee less original shipping charges If product is returned within 90 days from original VCT ship date 100 Re Stocking Fee 0 credit If product is returned after 90 days from original VCT ship date DISCLAIMER In no event will VCT or any of its affiliates be liable for any indirect special punitive consequential liability or incidental damages upon any basis of liability whatsoever even if advised of the possibility of such damages In addition VCT does not take any responsibility or assume any liability for the wiring installation or placement of the equipment Customer purchases or for the activities of any other individual
6. kill radio transmission also windows that are UV coated may have thin metal energy saving film e High Voltage transmission lines physically they look small but for video transmission purposes they might as well be 6 foot diameter metal sewer pipes e Other materials like brick drywall or wood will also cut down on the signal depending on water content Alignment amp GPS Use As the 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series utilizes directional antennas and it is important for both antennas to be looking at each other Height of the antennas is also a factor The antennas should have no more than a 10 foot variance in height If the transmit antenna is 25ft up high we would want the receiver antenna mounted at approximately the same heights This allows for the receiver antenna to receive main lobe of the transmitted signal The longer the wireless video transmission range is the more critical the alignment of BOTH antennas Once we get over a one mile range the alignment may well be measured only in a few degrees in any direction up or down as well as left or right Consider using a portable Global Positioning Satellite GPS receiver unit to determine the transmitter and receiver angles accurately A GPS looks a bit like a hand held calculator and it lets us learn the longitude and latitude relative to a group of satellites overhead We can input a value for both the transmitter and for the receiver and then instruct
7. quality picture or no WL A A A en LOD D nooo a E e e e ee ee e e ee ee e e e e e e e e e e e ef SOLUTION 6 A Mounting transmitter and or receiver on the edge of the roof creates a clear line of sight without a multipathing signal This results in optimum signal strength and exceptional picture quality An alternate technique would be to mount the transmitter and or receiver in the middle of the roof but high enough up on poles where the signal does not have a chance to bounce and multipath ege CL OO CU Ges OO OO 1 407 Speers Road Suite 204 Oakville ON Canada L 6K 315 Vi DE COMM INSTALLATION LINE OF SIGHT Tel 905 339 0366 Fax 905 339 1776 www VideoTransmitters com CASTS 10 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Things that block transmission Things that block transmission are not always obvious Here are some of the most common pitfalls e Water or anything with water in it people are 98 water Snow amp rain can reduce your distance e Steel or anything with steel in it steel reinforced concrete rebar or metal window screens or a tool room cage Aluminum siding and energy saving foil on the insulation in the walls are sneaky killers for radio waves Some metallic paints or metallic wallpapers also block signals e Mirrors block transmission because the mirror consists of a metallic backing on the glass e Lead windows will
8. video feed into the transmitter use a field monitor to check that you have a good video picture Similarly for the receiver check the video output first before connecting to the video feed into the monitor or recorder Depending on the installation use an existing building as a shield from interfering sources Check power sources and video cable runs for possible ground loops problem correct voltages cable kinks impedance and proper termination Ensure proper gauge of wire cable is used for lengthy video and power source installations Whenever possible use separate regulated power supplies for separate devices Mount your equipment at least 15 feet above the ground and increase the height if there are any obstructions like a rooftop cars in parking lots metal fence or road traffic If transmitting over a 10 foot high fence the transmitter and receiver should be at least 25 feet above the ground 15 feet above the fence Mount the transmitter and receiver on the edge of the roof and ensure it is looking away from the building This is particularly important if there is a metal roof that tends to deflect signals down 33 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K OPTIONAL PRODUCTS amp ACCESSORIES DT 900 900MHz All Weather Digital Spread Spectrum Data Radios SS The 900MHz DT 900 digital spread spectrum data radios transmit license free j m wireless PTZ controls and other
9. 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K VUE COMM T O It s About Real Time 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K OWNER S MANUAL VideoComm Technologies The Freedom of Wireless S88 379 2666 US Toll Free 905 339 0366 Phone 905 339 1776 Fax http www VideoTransmitters com Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OFCONTLTENI cccusescetssecetecehscoscctaxsteyestacassctsiscdvesssectscesenssccssestscensessecsssecisecsssesess 2 SAFELY NOTICES cir r E E E E EE T E 3 INTRODUCTION orson E E EE S 4 S EE EE PARTS E WE 5 FRETIN TALEATION e E A TEE E eames 6 E E 6 laeat TATA So E E 6 Gros e E 6 OTE UNG PAINS ore E EEE ATE EE A E EE AE E AET A 6 Eege 7 Ee EEN E 7 Things that block EE e EE 11 EE e A E E E E AA NE A AA ANEA N 11 EE 12 Opening amp Closing The All Weather Eucloeure iai 13 Video Cable IAStaH anon amp Terminalo sch sont enu aane na EET ENE EEE ccna EE Eae Eii 14 Video and Audio Cable Installation amp Termiuoagtion 3 lermindune Exiernal Antenna Cable serisi tou oir sanean E e ERE AE ENE 16 Terminating External Antenna Video Audio Cofles nee eeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeenaaaaaaaaeeeees 16 Unused Gs AO ARS 101 en RS a E ee me nee eee or eer een 17 POWEF EE 18 TOWT EP EE 19 e EE ee 20 EE EE 21 Muli ple Link Anienna POZON eege E E 24 EE Ee 25 TINS TATA TOON WE 27 Pole Mounting the
10. 5 8GHz All Weather Series cvcccseccsccsissakvcwsecihecsisasnsedsaeapesretelaasiataadeasadesaeavaadiasdeaestess 27 Wall Mounting the 5 8GHz All Weather Aere 30 ENCIOSUTS AN SNIMCHE EE 31 TIPSS TROUBLE SHOOTING seirer riein EE EEE EESE 32 OPTIONAL PRODUCTS amp ACCESSORIES ccssssssscccccsssccccsssssssssssssssssssees 34 SPECIFICATIONS E 35 WARRANTY INFORMATION TERMS amp CONDITIONS 36 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K SAFETY NOTICES I THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH FCC RULES PART 15 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITONS 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device II In order to comply with the FCC IC adopted RF exposure requirements this transmission system will be installed by an authorized professional installer of VideoComm Technologies Installation of all antennas must be performed in a manner that will provide at least 23cm clearance from the front radiating aperture to any user or member of the public HI This is NOT an intrinsically safe device Do not take into area where intrinsic safety is required Bodily harm may result if warning is ignored IV DO NOT OPERATE TRANSMITTER WITHOUT ANTENNA CONNECTED TO ANTENNA PORT Failure to do so will result in damage to the unit and void the warranty V DO NOT O
11. PERATE THE TCO 5800 SYSTEM WHEN the Transmitter amp Receiver are closer than ten feet to each other The devices may not work properly and permanent damage can occur VI The TCO 5800 has been certified by the FCC for use with other products without any further certification as per FCC section 2 1091 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by VideoComm Technologies could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FE Wei cna canada C 0336 C FCC ID SU5 T5808 Industry Canada 3677A T5808VCT Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K INTRODUCTION Introduction Designed with the harshest environments in mind the robust TCO 5808 series delivers high resolution real time video in applications ranging from a few hundred feet up to many miles depending on system Its rugged IP 67 all weather enclosure transmits in applications where trenching cable may not be possible convenient or economical Operating in the unlicensed 5 8GHz ISM band this unit features eight user selectable channels and includes a universal mounting bracket system for a variety of mounting scenarios Advantages e Easy to install and operate e 8 user selectable channels e Internal Transmitters amp Receiver Antennas TCO 5808Q9 has external Rx antenna e Delivers high resolution real time video e Range from 2000 feet to 4 miles line of sight depending on system amp antenna e Le
12. anty Figure 5 18 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Power Up Device Assuming that the power supply has been terminated properly inside the transmitter and receiver plug in the transformer to an available AC source The RED LED power indicator light should illuminate Check to see that the power switch is turned to the ON position If the LED light does not turn ON check polarity of the power supply wires as connected into the terminal input and correct RED LED will light when power is ON 19 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Channel Selection The TCO 5808 All Weather Series has 8 channel user selectable frequencies For the wireless video link to work both the transmitter and receive must be set to the same channel On the inside of the transmitter and the receiver you will find three dip switches as illustrated Choose desired channel and set dip switched accordingly Ensure both transmitter and receiver have same channel settings Dip Switches ee 5 771 GHz OFF OFF 5 809 GHz OFF OFF 20 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Antenna Polarization When installing multiple 5 8GHz wireless systems at the same installation site you will need to alternate the radio frequency polarization for each wireless link The TCO 5800 ser
13. data sources up to 7 miles where trenching A cable may not be possible convenient or economical Designed to have the D greatest compatibility with all major pan tilt zoom camera manufacturers the DT 900 configuration software allows the user to easily configure the system to minimize installation time and maximize results for the most demanding application needs Solar Kits A Solar Power Systems is a stand alone solar photovoltaic power source designed to supply a high reliability source of electricity for video surveillance systems CCTV products perimeter laser s lights or any low voltage electronic device Standard 12 volts DC output with optional module for high efficiency conversion to 24 volts AC 50 or 60 HZ The power system collect solar energy and store it in a battery s At night the system supplies the battery with the stored energy to continue running the electrical devices The solar generating panel and battery is computer analyzed and sized to provide highly reliable operation even in the event of many days of inclement weather Optional Brackets Mount any all weather transmitter receiver or antenna with ease to a flat or vertical surface using the optional UVM 150 small or UVM 200 large universal mounting brackets 34 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K SPECIFICATIONS Operating Frequency Radiated Power Range Line of Sight T
14. er 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Multiple Link Antenna Polarization In applications that have more than one transmitter or receiver there are special considerations to take into account Without careful planning there is a possibility of interference between the different transmitter and receiver links To reduce the chance of interference between transmitter and receiver links we need to increase the attenuation signal rejection between adjacent links Alternate between horizontal and vertical polarizations for different links Also ensure each video link is set to it s own frequency channel Example In a three camera application optimal antenna polarization would be as follows Video LINK 1 set to Channel 1 Horizontal Polarization Horizontal UP 4 vw fANT 5803ip a a mI bi wi V orizontal UP 4 Vertical UP 4 kl df jOs8A DN ANT S607ip m sach 7a TX Antenna RX Antenna Video LINK 2 set to Channel 2 Vertical Polarization ANT 5803ip 3dBi L Oo a T z o Horizontal UP 49 ANHT 5607ip dn IpjuozpoH 5 8GHz 208 Vertical UP te Vertical UP TX Antenna RX Antenna Video LINK 3 set to Channel 3 Horizontal Polarization Horizontal UP ad fANT 5803ip a a I Ei oo V Vertical up 4 orizontal UP 4 Sy unpre ANT S5807ip 5 8GHz Td Bl Ki TX Antenna RX Antenna 24 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GH
15. ies of transmitters and receivers can be user adjusted for either vertical or horizontal polarizations Alternating each wireless link between vertical and horizontal polarization improves the attenuation between adjacent channels and minimizes the risk of interference between wireless links The wireless link between a transmitter and receiver must have the same antenna polarization to operate properly If the Transmitter antenna is in the Vertical position the Receiver antenna must bet set to Vertical also Changing Transmitter Antenna Polarization To adjust the transmitting antenna for either horizontal or vertical polarization first carefully loosen the antenna post screw that secures the antenna to its post Do not to scratch or bend the antenna as this will affect transmitting performance Rotate the antenna to desired vertical or horizontal polarization as shown in the diagram below CAUTION Do not over twist the antenna cable as this may cause permanent damage After positioning the antenna carefully re tighten the screw that secures the antenna to its post Do not over tighten Antenna Post Screw ANT 5803ip 5 8GHz 208 si N oO a C v j ANT 5803ip 5 8GHz 3dBi en 6 D H gam Li gt Horizontal UP A 21 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Antenna Polarization Continued ED Rotate the antenna to desired vertical or ho
16. nal Receiver Antenna X KX KK KK X 29dB External Receiver Antenna OPTIONAL X VideoComm Technologies Customer Service Bus 905 339 0366 US Toll Free 888 379 2666 3 i Fax 905 339 1776 z E mail info VideoTransmitters com e ee Web Site www VideoTransmitters com Monday Friday 8 30am 5 30pm Eastern Standard Time Vi Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K PRE INSTALLATION Site Evaluation Identify line of sight Although wireless video transmission may seem like a viable option for a particular application at first glance there are many considerations Is there a clear unobstructed view between the transmitter and receiver Are there any other devices that may cause interference Depending on the height of the building tower or structure you must consider the path that the wireless video will travel between the transmitter and receiver Line of sight is defined as a clear and unobstructed view between the transmitter and receiver Up amp in the clear To realize the optimum distance for your VideoComm Technologies wireless devices give them some air The radio waves coming from your TCO 5800 system antennas do not shoot out like a laser beam rather they radiate from the antenna like a flash light beam Therefore the transmitter and receiver should both be up and in the clear A good rule of thumb 1s to mount the devices at least 15 to 20 feet ab
17. nside of the enclosure insert black plugs into unused cable glands Using a Metric 20mm socket wrench Closest Imperial Size 13 16 turn the cable gland clock wise to tighten this will make a watertight seal Do not over tighten NW d M 4 A war TO CLOSE IMPORTANT Failure to tighten the cable gland may result in water damage not covered under manufacturer warranty 17 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Power Supply Connection Inside the enclosure you will find a green terminal strip with orange terminal lock tabs WARNING Transformer must not be powered while making connections to the terminal strip An electrical short can occur causing harmful damage to the unit Turn the small cable gland counter clock wise to loosen Use a Metric 13mm wrench Closest Imperial Size 5 8 Feed the power cable wire through the cable gland hole Push down the orange lock tabs to open the terminal input Insert negative and positive wire leads as illustrated See Figure 5 Release the orange terminal lock tab Ensure the wire is locked tight into the terminal to avoid an electrical short Re tighten the cable gland to ensure water tight seal POSITIVE 9 14VDC INPUT NEGATIVE 9 14 VDC INPUT IMPORTANT Failure to tighten the cable gland may result in water damage not covered under manufacturer warr
18. nto the enclosure causing serious damage The maximum diameter of cable that should be used in the cable gland is 4 an inch diameter IMPORTANT Attach BNC male connectors to the video and audio cables after the raw cable has been fed through the cable gland The BNC M connectors are to large to fit through the cable gland hole Be careful not to damage the rubber seal inside the cable gland as you feed through your video cable Attach BNC M connectors to the video and audio cables And make terminations to video and audio bulkhead BNC F connectors for the device pm un ef d Now using a Metric 20mm socket wrench Imperial Size 13 16 tighten the cable gland to ensure a water tight seal TO OPEN TO CLOSE WARNING If you do not tighten the cable gland you do not have a watertight seal 14 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Video and Audio Cable Installation amp Termination The following illustration demonstrates power supply video and two audio cables connecting through the different cable glands for the enclosure This can only be done if using internal factory antennas 15 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc Terminating External Antenna Cable If connecting an external Receiver antenna to your receiver Loosen the desired cable gland using a Metric 20mm socket wrench Closest Imperial Size 13 16
19. of 9 13 VDC is acceptable Connect a camera to the video input on the transmitter Connect the monitor to the video output of the receiver We recommend that you do not test your system using a Digital Video Recorder DVR or an LCD type monitor A CRT type monitor is easier to trouble shoot if necessary e Set dipswitches for transmitter and receiver channel should be the same channel setting e Connect power supply leads to the transmitter amp receiver e Use a separate power supply for each device Do not share power supplies Use the power supplies that were included with the devices 25 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K 3 Transmitter Video Gain Adjustment We Strongly recommend you contact VideoComm Technologies Technical support before making any adjustments as described below e Your system has already been carefully calibrated by the factory to ensure optimum performance but can be user adjusted if required e Adjustments to the transmitter video gain can compensate for variances with Video signal input voltage or camera type variances of device input voltage devices with audio input camera sync problems 4 Receiver Video Gain Adjustment We Strongly recommend you contact VideoComm Technologies Technical support before making any adjustments e Your system has already been carefully calibrated by the factory to ensure optimum performance but can be user
20. or a possible solution Unusual Traffic Watch out for unusual traffic in your transmission path For example a dump truck with the back elevated while dumping a load can be much taller than expected Tractor trailers or other large vehicles may be a factor if trying to transmit over a highway Metal obstructions between the antennas cannot be ignored including electrical transmission lines that may not be obvious in the distance Each high voltage wire crossing your path can be the equivalent of transmitting past an eight foot thick steel pipe Microwave towers may look fragile but they can be as good as or equal to a solid steel door for blocking transmission The higher the transmitter and receiver are in the air the higher the success rate VideoComm Technologies Customer Service Bus 905 339 0366 US Toll Free 888 379 2666 Fax 905 339 1776 E mail info VideoTransmitters com Web Site www VideoTransmitters com Monday Friday 8 30am 5 30pm Eastern Standard Time Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Copyright 2003 11546488 Ontario Inc PROBLEM Although technically the transmitter has line of sight with the receiver the video quality from the receiver will be poor Most of the signal is blocked by the center building and therefore the receiver will not have enough signal strength to output a reasonable picture SOLUTIONS A Add a high gain an
21. or entity such as Customer s Company those who prepare the specifications or any local Authorities who inspect or approve Customer s installation 36 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc
22. ove obstructions like the roof of a building the roofs parked cars in a parking lot or top of a fence line See Figure 2 Ground Plane If the radio devices are not mounted high enough above obstructions the signal strength will be seriously reduced therefore your distance will be reduced The signal will literately bounce up and away from your intended target This is known as a negative ground plane effect The ground plane could not only be the ground you stand on but could also be the rooftops of cars or distant buildings See Figure 3 If we have a choice place the transmitter receiver enclosures or if external antenna on the edge of the roof looking AWAY from the building rather than installing them in the middle of the roof shooting across the top of the roof See Figure 4 This is particularly important if we have a metal roof that tends to deflect signals away from the target Also consider any obstruction that may get in the way like another roof or a tractor trailer that may pass through your line of sight Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Trees Grow If we install the video link in the winter the leaves that come out in spring may eliminate your wireless link Are you trying to transmit through trees Then you will need to seriously consider how much range will be lost A field test 1s always the best way to find out Speak to a VideoComm Technologies Tech f
23. ow are steps to adjust the BRK 250 mounting bracket to ensure proper alignment Adjusting The Mounting Bracket Right or Left GP To tilt the bracket to the left push the right hand side in leaving the left hand side at its full length Top View Top View e To tilt the bracket to the right push the right hand side in leaving the right hand side at full length Adjusting The Mounting Bracket Up or Down ep To align the transmitter or receiver up simply tilt the bracket up or down bk e eg ee Side View 31 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K TIPS amp TROUBLE SHOOTING Snow on the Monitor If there is snow or noise on your monitor this is a good indication that the receiver is receiving a weak signal To correct an image that has a lot of noise snow a number of things can be done e Move the transmitter and receiver closer together e Eliminate obstructions between the transmitter and receiver e Add a high gain antenna to the receiver end to increase receive sensitivity e Use a higher output power transmitter Interference We strongly recommend that you always conduct a temporary setup of any wireless equipment before systems are permanently mounted As we are sharing a radio frequency that is considered part of the public band we do not have any entitlement to that frequency and must accept interference if it exists Examples of RF Interfe
24. pecified warranty period VCT will repair the same effecting all necessary parts without charge for either parts or labor or replace the unit at VCT option Labor ONE 1 Year from the date of original purchase from authorized Re seller TWO 2 Years for Antennas only Parts ONE 1 Year from the date of original purchase from authorized Re seller TWO 2 Years for Antennas only Void Warranty Purchaser warranty will be void and purchaser waves any rights to make warranty claim if product has been opened altered or modified repaired or serviced by anyone other then the service facilities authorized by VCT to render such services Further the seal serial number on the unit must not have been altered or removed The unit must not have been subject to accident misuse abuse or operated contrary to the instructions provided The opinion of VCT with respect to this matter shall be final This warranty does not include and is not extended to broken and damaged accessories batteries and exposed antennas and to parts wearing out due to normal wear and tear Proper Delivery Returned products will not be accepted for warranty repair unless accompanied with a valid Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number issued by VCT RMA numbers issued by VCT are valid for 15 days Shipments received after 15 days will be refused The unit must be shipped freight prepaid or delivered to the VCT Service facility in either its original package or similar package
25. ransmitter Antenna Type Receiver Antenna Type Receiver Sensitivity Video Format Modulation Video Connector Stereo Audio Connector Temperature Range Power Supplies Included Current Consumption Dimensions Mounting Bracket Weight FCC IC CE Approved Warranty 5 725GHz 5 875GHz 8 User Selectable Channels 50mV m 3m TCO 5808T3 depends on optional receiver antenna TCO 5808R6 7dB RX Antenna 2000ft TCO 5808Q4 14dB RX Antenna 1 Mile TCO 5808Q9 29dB RX Antenna 4 Miles 3dB Internal Fixed Directional Patch 7dB Internal Removable Directional Patch TCO 5808R6 14dB Internal Removable Directional Patch TCO 5808Q4 29dB External Removable Directional Parabolic TCO 5808Q9 84 dBm NTSC and PAL FM Frequency Modulation BNC Female 75 Ohms 1 Volt P P One Left and One Right BNC Female 600 Ohms 1 Volt P P 40 170 degrees Fahrenheit 9 14 VDC Transmitter 230mA 12VDC Receiver 330mA 12VDC 7 0 x 7 0 x 4 5 each enclosure Two Universal Wall Pole Mount BRK 250 0 9kg or 320z each Yes One Year 35 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K WARRANTY INFORMATION TERMS amp CONDITIONS VideoComm Technologies herein referred to as VCT LIMITED WARRANTY VCT hereby warrants subject to the conditions here in below that should this product become defective by reason of improper workmanship or material defect during the s
26. reinstallation PRODUCT RETURNS 30 Day Product Return Policy If you are not satisfied with a product you may return it to VCT within 30 days from original date of shipment within the following conditions Original shipping charges are not refundable unless deemed that VCT shipped incorrect item s incorrect quantity ies or original manufacturers defective product subject to VCT validation Returned products will not be accepted unless accompanied with a valid Return Merchandise Authorization number RMA e RMA numbers issued by VCT are valid for 15 days Shipments received after 15 days will be refused Returns must include a copy of original invoice the completed VCT packing slip and a detailed statement of reason for return Customer is responsible for all freight charges duties and taxes if applicable Product must be properly packaged and shipped prepaid to VCT in its original packaging or similar packaging that offers an equal degree of protection VCT will charge the full replacement cost for any missing components or parts VCT is not responsible for lost or damaged merchandise We strongly recommend insuring products for return shipping Return claims are void if manufacturer s seal is broken and or products are altered or modified subjected to an accident improper handling improper installation misuse and abuse or operated contrary to the operating instructions Products returned that are not in re saleable
27. rence e Other 5 8GHz video transmitters in your area e 5 8GHz wireless data network LAN or WAN e Proximity to some consumer products may be a source of interference Examples include cordless phones consumer data transceivers for wireless internet and Bluetooth devices Other Examples of Interference Not Related to Wireless e Improper line of sight installation or alignment of transmitters and receivers Power source ground loops e Incorrect voltages to devices too high or too low including transmitters and receivers e Sharing power supplies between devices e Power source is too close to video cable low impedance coax cable kinks poor video cable terminations improper and or lengthy power source cabling e Corresponding transmitter and receiver sets are on different channels 32 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Possible Solutions if Experiencing Interference VideoComm Technologies Customer Service Bus 905 339 0366 US Toll Free 888 379 2666 Fax 905 339 1776 E mail info VideoTransmitters com Web Site www VideoTransmitters com Monday Friday 8 30am 5 30pm Eastern Standard Time Change the channel of your transmitter or move your wireless video devices farther away from the source of interference Transmitters do not have to be beside the camera source and the receivers do not have to be beside the monitoring equipment Before connecting the
28. rizontal polarization as shown in the diagram below CAUTION Do not over twist the antenna cable as permanent damage may occur a After positioning the antenna carefully re tighten the two screws that secures the antenna to the metal bracket A Ensure the antenna cable is securely attached and tightened to the SMA connector 22 Changing Receiver Antenna Polarization ab To change the polarization of the receiver antenna carefully unscrew the two metal screws that hold the antenna to internal metal mounting bracket Do not to scratch or bend the antenna as this will affect receiving performance The screws are located on the edge of the internal metal mounting bracket on the left hand side as shown Horizontal UP 4 ANT 5807ip 5 8GHz 7dBi ei lt M Se a Le Y gt A Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K CAUTION Changing Receiver Antenna Polarization Receiver Antenna Polarization For Receiver Antenna Polarization For ANT 5807ip 7dB Gain Antenna ANT 5814ip 14dB Gain Antenna i e a oe LI L o Horizontal uP D A Horizontal UP 4 s Se bs OD S S S am z 3 ad D E n O E OG e E S R H BL ao my S 26 bi w D ZS gt S K scht WANT 5807ip o Vertical uP te 5 8GHz det 5 o 5 8GHz 7dBi Vertical UP 23 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weath
29. ss susceptible to wireless data networks and other devices e Rugged all weather IP 67 protective enclosure e Perfect for commercial industrial scientific law enforcement and government video security applications VideoComm Technologies Customer Service Bus 905 339 0366 i US Toll Free 888 379 2666 Fax 905 339 1776 E mail info VideoTransmitters com Web Site www VideoTransmitters com Monday Friday 8 30am 5 30pm Eastern Standard Time Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K PARTS LIST The 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series has been carefully manufactured tested inspected and packaged Please inspect the packaging carefully to ensure you have received all the necessary parts and accessories listed Refer to the following chart to determine which parts are included with your product If any parts are missing or damaged contact VideoComm Technologies Customer Service or your re seller immediately The TCO 5800 All Weather Video Transmission system comes complete with the following items PARTS TCO 5808T3 TCO 5808R6 TCO 5808Q4 TCO 5808Q9 A A 1 X Transmitter Unit X X 1 X Receiver Unit 4 X Grommet Seals Plugs 8 X Plastic Lid Screws 2 X 12VDC 500mA Power Supplies X KX KK e X 3dB Internal Transmit Antenna OPTIONAL OPTIONAL OPTIONAL 6ft LMR 196NSM Antenna Cable 6dB Internal Receiver Antenna 2 X Universal Mounting Brackets 14dB Inter
30. tenna to the receiver to increase signal strength or Raise the transmitter and the Ka receiver higher on a pole so that more signal can pass through to the receiver 407 Speers Road Suite 204 Oakville ON Canada L6K 315 VI DE COMM OBSTRUCTED LINE OF SIGHT Tel 905 339 0366 Fax 905 339 1776 www VideoTransmitters com CASHES BW Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Copyright 2003 1154488 Ontario Inc N SIDE VIEW WALL a 20 FEET PROBABLE RANGE 100 OF POTENTIAL mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm d r ray 3 7 PROBABLE RANGE 50 75 OF POTENTIAL p i P E f Ki T h PROBABLE RANGE 25 50 OF POTENTIAL gt o kons O FEET ROUND PLANE AFFECTS DISTANCE 107 speen tona REESEN VIDESCOMM G OU G S S C el 905 339 ax 905 339 www ransmitters com EERON Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Copyright 2003 1156488 Ontario Inc wm w sopineet cenasne T aar eee ee aa gt 7 TT ms e zm wm pr we gt sacose PROBLEM Mounting a transmitter and or receiver in the middle of and low to the roof line causes the transmission signal to bounce up and away from the receiver This results in multipathing which reduces receiver signal strength and creates a poor
31. the GPS to give us the compass bearings between the two points With a GPS system a 10 mile unit can be aligned faster than a 1 mile unit aligned by eye 11 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Tools Required The 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series is designed to be Plug amp Play and simple to install with minimal tools The following is a list of recommended tools to setup your system Coaxial Cable Stripper For preparing video amp audio coaxial cable Wire Stripper For preparing alarm input and power wires Phillips Screw Driver Used for unscrewing the front cover of the IP 67 enclosure to gain access to video audio alarm input and power terminations Mini Flat Head Slot Screw Driver Used for changing the receiver antennas polarization from horizontal to vertical 1f required Metric 20mm Socket amp Wrench Closest Imperial Size 13 16 Used to tighten or loosen the larger all weather cable glands Do not use pliers as they may cause damage to the cable glands Metric 13mm Socket amp Wrench Closest Imperial Size 5 8 Used for tightening or loosening the single small all weather cable gland Do not use pliers as they may cause damage to the cable glands TO CLOSE Hand Held LCD Monitor Recommended for verifying video images at input to transmitter and output from receiver Perfect for camera angle and focus adj
32. ustment Multimeter Measures voltage output amperage resistance and cable continuity Do Not Use Pliers the pliers rigid grip may cause permanent damage to the cable glands on the all weather IP 67 enclosure 12 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Opening amp Closing The All Weather Enclosure To make all video audio alarm input and power terminations we must access the interior of the enclosure by removing the front cover The front cover can be removed two ways Loosen screws using the thumb tab screw covers _OR Use a Phillips or flat head slot screwdriver to loosen the screws WARNING When closing the enclosure do not over tighten 13 Copyright 2007 1156488 Ontario Inc 5 8GHz All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Video Cable Installation amp Termination Loosen the desired cable gland also called a grommet using a Metric 20mm socket wrench Closest Imperial Size 13 16 Feed the video and audio cable through the cable gland hole 59 or higher grade coaxial cable for video and audio terminations S VideoComm Technologies recommends the use of RG Do not use video audio cable that is less than 1 4 inch in diameter as this may not allow a proper seal when the cable gland is tightened If a tight seal is not made between the cable gland and the video cable there is a chance of water leaking i
33. z All Weather 8 Channel Series Manual Rev K Conducting a Bench Test With so many technical variables in any installation the strongest recommendation we can make is to conduct a bench test After verifying that all components of the system are in good working order set to the correct and matching channels with matching polarizations we can arrive on the job site confident that all of our devices will install with the least amount of on site effort Should problems arise on site we can easily trouble shoot the system by starting with wiring and connector terminations knowing that a bench test has already proved the components are up and running See Page27 for Troubleshooting Tips amp Information Basic Bench Test Procedure 1 Physical Inspection of Product e Ensure all parts are included See Page 5 e Check for physical damage to the devices contact your distributor or VideoComm Technologies Technical Support immediately should you suspect damage to the unit 2 Bench Testing Your 5 8GHz All Weather Series Ensure there are no live wires on the test bench that may cause an electrical short Ensure the camera and monitor used in the bench test and on site are in good working order by conducting a hardwired video test e Use a multimeter to ensure the power supplies have the proper voltage output Without a load on the power supply a voltage reading of 16 18VDC is acceptable With a load on the power supply a voltage reading
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