Pelco C2944M-F (1/09) - Manuals

6 C2944M-F (1/09) Regulatory Notices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesire...

C2944M-F (1/09) 7 Description The C10DN Series camera is Pelco’s smallest day/night camera. Its day/night technology provides outstanding performance over a wide range of lighting conditions. The camera also uses a removable infrared (IR) cut filter to switch between color and black-white (B-W) mode...

8 C2944M-F (1/09) Camera Layout Figure 1. C10DN Series Camera ì Camera Mount: Use the top or bottom mount hole. The maximum thread depth is 0.25 inches (6.4 mm); refer to Camera Mounting on page 10. î Back Focus Locking Screw: Use a 1.5-mm Allen wrench to adjust the back focus (refer to Lens Focusin...

C2944M-F (1/09) 9 Installation LENS MOUNTING The C10DN Series camera supports both manual and auto iris lenses, either fixed focal length or varifocal. It also supports both DC and video drive lenses. It automatically senses an auto iris lens as soon as you plug in the connector. The camera has a st...

10 C2944M-F (1/09) CAMERA MOUNTING The C10DN Series camera can be mounted from either the top or bottom, depending on the type of camera mount used in your installation. Use a standard 1/4-20 screw. The maximum thread depth (top) is 0.188 inches (4.7 mm). To extend the thread depth (top) to 0.25 inc...

C2944M-F (1/09) 11 CONNECTING POWER The C10DN-6 and C10DN-6X are designed to operate from either a 12 VDC or a 24 VAC power source. The camera automatically senses power type. Use only a Class 2 isolated power source that can supply 12 VDC ±15% or 24 VAC ±15%, 50/60 Hz. Maximum power consumption is ...

12 C2944M-F (1/09) CONNECTING AC POWER The C10DN Series camera requires a power supply of 24 VAC ±15% 20.4–27.6 VAC, 50/60Hz. Make sure the power supply has a minimum rating of 270 mA. When connecting more than one camera to the same AC transformer, remember the following information: • Connect the ...

C2944M-F (1/09) 13 CONNECTING DC POWER The C10DN Series camera requires a power supply of 12 VDC ±15% 10.2–13.8 VDC. Make sure the power supply has a minimum rating of 390 mA. To connect DC power refer to Figure 5, and then complete the following steps: 1. Strip at least 0.4 inches (10 mm) of the in...

14 C2944M-F (1/09) CONNECTING DAY/NIGHT FILTER CONTROL In some installations, high infrared (IR) illumination or other light sources may interfere with the camera’s automatic day/night mode operation. Use an external day/night filter switch, such as a photosensor, to keep the camera from constantly ...

C2944M-F (1/09) 15 Accessing the Setup Menus Use the five-position button controller on the side panel of the camera to access and navigate the on-screen display (OSD) menus (refer to Figure 7 and Table D). Figure 7. Side Panel Button Options To display a menu, complete the following steps: 1. Press...

16 C2944M-F (1/09) Setup Menus The C10DN Series camera uses setup menus instead of hardware switches for configuring the camera. As a result, you have more options for customizing the camera for its specific application. NOTE: After you customize any aspect of the C10DN Series camera, be sure to sav...

18 C2944M-F (1/09) PROFILES Use this option to select a profile or save custom settings. Use profiles for faster installation or to adjust camera settings quickly for changing light conditions. The default setting is DAY&NIGHT. The C10DN Series camera offers three predefined profiles and one cus...

C2944M-F (1/09) 19 EXPOSURE SETTINGS Select this option to configure the exposure settings for the C10DN Series camera. AUTO EXPOSURE The automatic exposure feature automatically adjusts the electronic shutter and mechanical iris to set the correct exposure. Default settings depend on the selected p...

20 C2944M-F (1/09) DC IRIS LEVEL Select this option to adjust the electronic properties of the DC drive auto iris lens to the auto iris electronic properties of the camera. Perform this procedure before using the camera or each time you change the lens. To perform this procedure, complete the follow...

C2944M-F (1/09) 21 DETECT TIME The camera regularly checks the brightness level. When the brightness level crosses the switch threshold and lasts longer than the D&N DETECTION setting, the camera switches the filter. For example, the headlights of a passing car affect the brightness level in the...

22 C2944M-F (1/09) WHITE BALANCE The C10DN Series camera offers three white balance options. White balance settings define how the camera processes video images to render true colors in a scene. White balance is especially effective in scenes with changing color temperatures. Use it also in installa...

C2944M-F (1/09) 23 MASKING Masking lets you block certain areas of a camera scene. A maximum of eight masks can be defined. NOTE: If you add a ninth mask, the camera erases the first mask. You cannot configure more than eight masks. MASK: Use this option to enable or disable masking; the default set...

24 C2944M-F (1/09) SAVE AS CUSTOM Select this option to create and save a custom profile. Whenever you open and make changes to the EXPOSURE SET and FUNCTION SET menus, the camera stores the settings. These setting can be saved as a custom profile. To save defined exposure and function settings as a...

C2944M-F (1/09) 25 Lens Focusing After mounting the lens, you must focus your C10DN Series camera. You will adjust both the back focus (on the camera) and the fine focus (on the lens). NOTE: The back focus has already been adjusted using a standard CS-mount lens. However, you might need to adjust it...

28 C2944M-F (1/09) Manual White Balance Calibration In some installations, use manual white balance to render the most accurate image color possible. Mixed color applications may affect the amount of color adjustment. For example, a small white object on a large blue surface may have a reddish tint....

C2944M-F (1/09) 29 Specifications GENERAL Day/Night Operation Day Infrared (IR) cut filter Night BK-7 glass, same optical displacement as day Imaging Device 1/3-inch interline transfer CCD Picture Elements NTSC 768 (H) x 494 (V) (approx. 380 k) PAL 752 (H) x 582 (V) (approx. 440 k) Sensing Area 3/16...

The materials used in the manufacture of this document and its components are compliant to the requirements of Directive 2002/95/EC. This equipment contains electrical or electronic components that must be recycled properly to comply with Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Union regarding the disp...