Page 3 - Table of Contents; Safety
FlexiDome2X Table of Contents | en 3 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Table of Contents 1 Safety 5 1.1 Safety precautions 5 1.2 Important safety instructions 6 1.3 Connection in outdoor applications 7 1.3.1 Safety precautions 7 1.4 FCC information 9 1.5 UL cer...
Page 4 - Troubleshooting
4 en | Table of Contents FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems 5.2 Pre-defined modes 30 5.3 Day/Night switching 31 5.4 Camera control communication (Bilinx) 31 5.5 Main menu structure 32 5.5.1 Mode submenu 32 5.5.2 ALC submenu 33 5.5.3 Shutter/AGC subme...
Page 5 - Safety precautions
FlexiDome2X Safety | en 5 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 1 Safety 1.1 Safety precautions DANGER! High risk: This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation such as "Dangerous Voltage" inside the product. If not avoided, this will result in an...
Page 6 - Important safety instructions; Controls adjustment -
6 en | Safety FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems 1.2 Important safety instructions Read, follow, and retain for future reference all of the following safety instructions. Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions before operatin...
Page 7 - Connection in outdoor applications
FlexiDome2X Safety | en 7 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 1.3 Connection in outdoor applications 1.3.1 Safety precautions Coax grounding: If an outside cable system is connected to the unit, ensure that the system is grounded. U.S.A. models only: Section 810 ...
Page 9 - FCC information; FCC & ICES Information; residential
FlexiDome2X Safety | en 9 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 1.4 FCC information FCC & ICES Information (U.S.A. and Canadian Models Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of ...
Page 10 - Informations FCC et ICES; installation résidentielle
10 en | Safety FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems Informations FCC et ICES (modèles utilisés aux États-Unis et au Canada uniquement) Suite à différents tests, cet appareil s'est révélé conforme aux exigences imposées aux appareils numériques de class...
Page 11 - UL certification; Disclaimer; Bosch notice; More information
FlexiDome2X Safety | en 11 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, États-Unis, sous la référence n° 004-000-00345-4. 1.5 UL certification Disclaimer Underwriter Laboratories Inc. ("UL") has not tested the performance or ...
Page 12 - Introduction; Features
FlexiDome2X Introduction | en 13 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 2 Introduction 2.1 Features The FlexiDome2X camera is a small, discreet, high-performance surveillance dome containing a high-performance 1/3-inch CCD sensor camera with integral varifocal lens....
Page 13 - Installation; Unpacking
FlexiDome2X Installation | en 15 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 3 Installation 3.1 Unpacking Unpack carefully and handle the equipment with care. The packaging contains: – Integrated FlexiDome camera unit – Important safety instructions – Quick install instr...
Page 14 - Disassembly
16 en | Installation FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems 3.2 Disassembly The flush-mount version consists of the following parts: The surface-mount version consists of the following parts: Figure 3.1 Flush-mount Camera module and mounting base Inner l...
Page 15 - Mounting the unit; Mounting tips
FlexiDome2X Installation | en 17 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 To disassemble the unit proceed as follows: 1. Use the special screwdriver bit to loosen the three tamper- resistant screws in the trim ring (the screws remain in place). 2. Remove the trim ring...
Page 16 - Flush mounting
18 en | Installation FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems 3.3.2 Flush mounting Figure 3.3 Flush mounting - hollow surface Figure 3.4 Flush mounting - electrical box (4S) 1. Solid surface (pre-drill three 8mm holes and fit supplied plugs) 2. Three screw...
Page 17 - Surface mounting
FlexiDome2X Installation | en 19 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 3.3.3 Surface mounting When using the surface mounting box: – With a side connection, remove the cap covering the side entrance. With a rear connection, leave the cap in place. – Attach the cond...
Page 19 - Connection and set-up; Power and video connections; Note
FlexiDome2X Connection and set-up | en 21 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 4 Connection and set-up 4.1 Power and video connections The wiring harness has a BNC connector to accept the video coax cable (with male BNC connector) and two stripped low voltage powe...
Page 21 - Setting up the camera; Camera positioning; hot
FlexiDome2X Connection and set-up | en 23 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 4.2 Setting up the camera 4.2.1 Camera positioning To assist in setting up the camera, connect a monitor to the miniature 2.5 mm jack socket (2). This socket provides a composite video ...
Page 22 - TOP
24 en | Connection and set-up FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems The physical default position of the camera is that the top of the image corresponds to the indication TOP . The camera module position can be adjusted along three axes. When adjusting ...
Page 23 - Menu navigation; Install
FlexiDome2X Connection and set-up | en 25 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 4.2.2 Menu navigation Five keys, located on the side panel, are used for navigating through the menu system. – Press the menu/select (center) key to access the menus or to move to the n...
Page 24 - Focal length and focus; Auto
26 en | Connection and set-up FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems 4.2.3 Focal length and focus Before adjusting the focal length or focus, place the lens adjustment cap on the lens to ensure that the image sharpness is the same as when the dome is in ...
Page 25 - Closing the unit
FlexiDome2X Connection and set-up | en 27 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 4.2.5 Closing the unit When the camera position is set and all adjustments have been made, close the unit. 1. Place the inner liner (with attached sealing ring) in position, aligning it...
Page 26 - Configuration; Menu access; Main menu
FlexiDome2X Configuration | en 29 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 5 Configuration The camera normally provides an optimal picture without the need for further adjustments. There are six pre-defined modes with settings to make configuration easier. Advanced se...
Page 27 - Traffic
30 en | Configuration FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems 5.2 Pre-defined modes There are six pre-defined modes with settings to make configuration easier. You can select one of the six pre-defined modes in the Install/Mode submenu. The modes are defi...
Page 29 - Main menu structure; Mode submenu
32 en | Configuration FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems 5.5 Main menu structure 5.5.1 Mode submenu Item Selection Description Mode Submenu Sets up operating modes 1 to 6 ALC Submenu Video level control Shutter/AGC Submenu Shutter and automatic gain ...
Page 30 - ALC submenu; Item
FlexiDome2X Configuration | en 33 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 5.5.2 ALC submenu Item Selection Description ALC level -15 to +15 Selects the range within which the ALC will operate. A positive value is more useful for low-light conditions; a negative value...
Page 34 - Enhance / Dynamic Engine submenu
FlexiDome2X Configuration | en 37 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 5.5.5 Enhance / Dynamic Engine submenu Item Selection Description Dynamic Engine Off, XF-DYN, 2X-DYN, SmartBLC Off: - turns off all automatic scene detail and enhancments (only recommended for ...
Page 35 - Color submenu
38 en | Configuration FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems 5.5.6 Color submenu Dynamic noise reduction Auto, Off In AUTO mode the camera automatically reduces the noise in the picture. This may cause some motion blur on exceptionally fast moving object...
Page 36 - VMD submenu
FlexiDome2X Configuration | en 39 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 5.5.7 VMD submenu Blue gain -5 to +5 -50 to +50 ATW and AWBhold - adjusts the B gain to optimize the white point. Manual - adjusts the Blue gain. Green gain -50 to +50 Manual - adjusts the Gree...
Page 37 - Selecting an area for VMD masking
40 en | Configuration FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems Selecting an area for VMD masking To set-up an area for VMD masking, access the area menu by selecting the VMD Area option from the VMD menu. Upon entering the Area menu, the current area is di...
Page 38 - Install menu structure
FlexiDome2X Configuration | en 41 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 5.6 Install menu structure Item Selection Description Language Submenu Select on-screen display (OSD) language Synchronization Submenu Sets synchronization parameters. Connections Submenu Conne...
Page 39 - Language submenu
42 en | Configuration FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems 5.6.1 Language submenu 5.6.2 Connections submenu Item Selection Description Language English Spanish French German Portuguese Polish Italian Dutch Russian Displays the menus on the OSD in the c...
Page 40 - Test signal submenu
FlexiDome2X Configuration | en 43 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 5.6.3 Test signal submenu Item Selection Description Show camera ID Off, On Select On to overlay the camera ID on the video test signal. Test pattern Color bars 100%, Grayscale 11- step, Sawtoo...
Page 41 - Camera ID submenu
44 en | Configuration FlexiDome2X AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Installation Manual Bosch Security Systems 5.6.4 Camera ID submenu Item Selection Description Camera ID Enter a 17-character camera name. Use Left/Right to change position in the string; use up/down to select character. Use Select to ex...
Page 42 - Privacy masking submenu
FlexiDome2X Configuration | en 45 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 5.6.5 Privacy masking submenu Selecting an area for privacy masking To set-up an area for privacy masking, access the area menu by selecting the Area option from the privacy masking menu. Upon ...
Page 43 - Resolving problems
FlexiDome2X Troubleshooting | en 47 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Resolving problems The following table is intended to help you identify the causes of malfunctions and correct them when possible. 6.2 Customer service If you cannot res...
Page 44 - Maintenance; Repairs; Transfer and disposal
FlexiDome2X Maintenance | en 49 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 7 Maintenance 7.1 Repairs 7.1.1 Transfer and disposal The camera should only be passed-on together with this installation guide. The unit contains environmentally hazardous materials that must be...
Page 45 - Technical Data; Specifications
FlexiDome2X Technical Data | en 51 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 8 Technical Data 8.1 Specifications All versions Type number VDN-498V03 VDN-498V09 Lens focal length 2.8 to 10 mm 9 to 22 mm F-stop F1.2 F1.4 Minimum Illumination 0.28 (0.027) lx (fc) 30IRE 0....
Page 47 - Dimensions
FlexiDome2X Technical Data | en 53 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 8.1.1 Dimensions Figure 8.1 Dimensions - Flush-mount 57.6 (2.27) 57.6 (2.27) 158 (6.22) 39.5 (1.56) 85 (3.35) 33.3 (1.31) 66.5 (2.62) 121 (4.77) 95 (3.7) mm (in)
Page 49 - Accessories
FlexiDome2X Technical Data | en 55 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 8.1.2 Accessories – BNC to UTP transceiver – Surface Mount Box (SMB) – Pendant wall mount – Pendant ceiling mount – Corner mount – Bilinx communication interface box and software Contact a Bos...
Page 50 - Glossary
FlexiDome2X | en 57 Bosch Security Systems Installation Manual AR18-08-B010 | v1.0 | 2009.03 Glossary A AES Automatic Electronic Shutter (see Electronic iris). Aperture The size of the opening in the lens iris that controls the amount of light reaching the CCD Sensor. The larger the F-number, the le...