ITERIS CAM-RZ4W Vantage Wireless Color Camera User Manual Vantage Wireless Camera Installation Guide

ITERIS Vantage Wireless Color Camera Vantage Wireless Camera Installation Guide

Users Manual

Iteris Vantage Wireless SystemInstallation Guide4931005Version 2.0
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules: Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that maycause undesired operation.4931005, Version 2.0, June 2000, Made in USA.©Copyright 2000, ITERIS. All rights reserved.Your right to copy this manual is limited by copyright law. Making copies or adaptations without priorwritten authorization of ITERIS. is prohibited by law and constitutes a punishable violation of the law.ITERIS provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, includingbut not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ITERIS mayrevise this publication from time to time without notice.ITERIS, Vantage, Vantage Edge are trademarks of ITERIS. All other company/product names aretrademarks/registered trademarks of their respective holders.
FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: * Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. * Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. * Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment has been verified to comply with the limits for a class B computing device, pursuant to FCC Rules. Operation with non-approved equipment is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. INDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENT This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2.15dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than the required for successful communication. 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 undesired operation.
Document 4931005, Version 2.0 iiiContentsIntroduction . . .......................... 1PurposeofThisGuide.........................1IfYouNeedAssistance ........................1OverviewofWirelessVideoImageDetection.......... 2BenefitsofStandardandWirelessVIDS...............22.4GHzFMVideoTransmission...................3BenefitsofUsingFM-BasedVideoTransmission .........3CameraPower .............................4ReceiverAntennaTypeandLocation ................5OtherApplications...........................5Single-Channelvs.Multi-ChannelReceivers............6Tools, Equipment, and Supplies Required for Installation . . . 8RequiredToolsandEquipment ...................8RequiredSupplies ...........................8InstallingtheCameraandReceiverUnit ............10BasicInstallationSteps ....................... 10Mounting the Wireless Camera/Transmitter Unit . . . . . . . . 10Connecting Power to the Wireless Camera/Transmitter Unit . 11MountingtheAntenna ....................... 14ConnectingtheAntennaPre-Amp................. 15InstallingtheReceiverCoaxCable................. 17CableTypes ......................... 17InstallingCoaxConnectors................. 17MakingConnectionsInsidetheCabinet.............. 21Installing the Bias-T and Surge Protection Device . . . . 21
iv Vantage Wireless System Installation GuideReceiverUnitConnections .................24InstallingaSignalSplitter..................25DeterminingtheCameraTransmitterFrequency.........26SettingtheReceiverFrequency ...................27Setting the Frequency for Single-Channel Receivers . . . 27Setting the Frequency for Multi-Channel Receivers . . . 28TuningtheReceivingAntenna ...................29AdjustingtheCameraFocusandFieldofView..........32Troubleshooting..........................33Specifications...........................34VantageWirelessCameraSpecifications..............34LMR-400CoaxCableSpecifications ................35SurgeSuppressorSpecifications ..................36SignalSplitterSpecifications.....................38
2 Overview of Wireless Video Image Detection Vantage Wireless System Installation GuideOverview of Wireless Video Image DetectionAny major city that relies on vehicle detection for its signal controlsystem eventually experiences damage to traditional inductiveloops due to roadway construction or pavement failure. Damageto inductive loops from road widening or re-surfacing projects cancompromise the reliability of vehicle detection. Maintainingoptimum traffic flow during construction can be difficult due totemporary striping and lane closures.Adverse weather conditions also impede repair of inductive loopsand at times may delay repair activities for several months. Duringsuch times, intersections that rely on a failed inductive loop maygo into max-recall for the duration.The use of wireless video transmission facilitates rapiddeployment for permanent and temporary applications whilemaintaining superb vehicle detection where inductive loops orother vehicle detection methods cannot be deployed or repaired.Benefits of Standard and Wireless VIDSAlthough wireless video communications technology is not new,its application in vehicle detection provides enormous benefits.Video image detection systems (VIDS) in general provideflexibility in the placement of vehicle detection zones. Temporarylane closures and lane markings can be easily accommodated bymoving the detection zones of the video image processor.At intersections with a high volume of heavy vehicles, the constantabuse of the roadway surface from heavy vehicles requiresinductiveloopstobereplacedeveryyear.Forthesetypesoflocations, VIDS is an excellent alternative detection method.Utilizing wireless video transmission between the VIDS cameraand video image processor provides additional flexibility wherequick and low cost deployment is required. At many locations,running high-quality coaxial cable may be difficult or impossiblebecause existing conduits are filled to capacity, blocked withdebris, or even frozen. Wireless video technology provides cable-free live video from the VIDS camera to the controller cabinet,where the video image processor is housed.
Document 4931005, Version 2.0 Overview of Wireless Video Image Detection 32.4 GHz FM Video TransmissionThe ITERIS Wireless Vantage System utilizes the license-free 2.4GHzbandtotransmitlivevideofromtheVIDScameratothecontroller cabinet. A wireless transmitter is integrated into thecamera and has no external components other than a 3-inch“rubber ducky” antenna. The video transmitter is FCC compliantand does not require the end user to have an operator license fromthe FCC.The wireless transmission system uses frequency modulation (FM)techniques to transmit the video. This modulation scheme, unlikespread spectrum transmission where data is digitized prior totransmission, uses analog methods to modulate the video signal.Digital transmission typically requires higher bandwidths thanFM-based systems.There are several reasons why the 2.4 GHz band was selected.Video transmissions in the 902-928 MHz unlicensed band requiretoo much bandwidth, and the 5.8 GHz unlicensed band encounterssignal reflections common to higher frequency devices at locationswhere several obstructions and radio wave reflectors exists. Sincewireless video transmission devices are mounted at lowerelevations, signal poles, mast arms, signal heads, and even vehiclesmay cause havoc with multipaths and reflections, resulting inimage ghosting, image shifting, and possibly even imagecancellation. The 2.4 GHz band avoids these problems.Benefits of Using FM-Based Video TransmissionThe question arises: How can multiple intersections use wirelessVIDS if they use the same frequency? This is possible because ofthenatureofFMcommunications.Frequency modulation receivers detect and use the strongestsignal they receive. Wireless Vantage video transmitters are low-power devices. Signal strengths of adjacent intersection videotransmitters are significantly lower than local transmitters and donot cause interference, provided that adjacent intersections are atleast 250 feet away.Other benefits of FM-based video transmission:•Proven video transmission technology.•Ease of deployment.•Lower maintenance costs (does not require expensivedigital test equipment).
4 Overview of Wireless Video Image Detection Vantage Wireless System Installation GuideCamera PowerThe portability of the Wireless Vantage VIDS hinges upon howpower is provided to the camera. Since the recommendedmounting location of the Vantage wireless camera is on the safetylight arm above the signal head, the luminaire circuit supplies thecamera power. The only requirement is that the luminaire head becontrolled by its own photocell.In this manner, power for the camera can be tapped prior to thephotocell by hardwiring in the power cable or by using a photocellpower adapter or power take-off (PTO) placed between thephotocellanditsreceptacle(seeFigure1).Thephotocellcanstillprovide nighttime switching capabilities while providingcontinuous 24-hour power to the camera.Figure 1. Vantage Camera PowerTransmitter antennaVantage wireless camera/Luminaire (safety light) armLuminairePoweradapterPhotocelltransmitter unit
Document 4931005, Version 2.0 Overview of Wireless Video Image Detection 5Receiver Antenna Type and LocationThe wireless video receiver is located in the controller cabinet, andits baseband video output provides full-motion video to theVantage VIDS. Getting clean, optimum radio waves to the videoreceiver takes careful planning prior to system installation. Aswith any wireless transmission, radio wave reflections, multipaths,and obstructions can degrade signal quality.For optimum radio wave signal reception, the receiver antennashould be placed as high as possible to eliminate reflections fromground level objects, such as pedestrian signal heads and movingobjects (high-profile vehicles, for example). The receiver antennaheight also dictates the amount of signal degradation inducedfrom pedestrians. A minimum height of 20 feet is recommendedfor most applications. Some sites may require additional receiverantenna height if direct line-of-sight between the transmittingantennas and receiver antenna cannot be achieved.A linear-polarized directional patch antenna for receivers providesthe best results in most applications. This type of antenna typicallyhas a 60–90 degree angle of reception and is designed for verticalor horizontal polarization. A linear-polarized antenna rejectsreflected radio waves since polarization of reflected signals istypically shifted in some manner. In addition, a patch-typedirectional antenna provides rejection of reflected radio waves byrejecting signals coming from behind the patch antenna.Other ApplicationsOther applications for wireless VIDS are construction managementactivities during road widening, intersection improvements, ortemporary lane closures. Locations where road surfaces arecontinually damaged by heavy vehicles or severe weather can alsobenefit from the use of wireless VIDS. At these locations,permanent installations of the wireless system significantlyreduces recurring maintenance costs and headaches.Mid-block vehicle detection can benefit from the use of wirelessVIDS by eliminating the need to install conduit and cabling fromthe mid-block detection location to the intersection controllercabinet. A higher-gain Yagi receiver antenna can be used to extendreception distance to more than a mile.The use of wireless technology in VIDS applications expands theflexibility for deployment. Coaxial cable and other hard wiring areno longer limiting factors. ITERIS has integrated their provenVantage VIDS with wireless video transmission to provide a moreflexibleVIDSproductthataccommodatesalmostanyintersectionand mid-block configuration.
6 Overview of Wireless Video Image Detection Vantage Wireless System Installation GuideSingle-Channel vs. Multi-Channel ReceiversThe single-channel receiver is designed for applications requiring asingle camera. The single-channel receiver is shown in Figures 2and 3.Figure 2. Single-Channel Receiver (Front View)Figure 3. Single-Channel Receiver (Side View)Signal strengthmeasurement points(0-4 VDC)Chassis groundingpointFrequency selectionaccess coverAntenna inputVideo output withRCA-to-BNC adapterWall transformerpower supplyreceptacleBias-T powerreceptacle and coverPre-amp power 15 VDC250v/500mA fuseFuse holderAntenna inputWall transformerpower receptacleVideo outputNot usedReceptaclecoverBias-T powerreceptacle
Document 4931005, Version 2.0 Overview of Wireless Video Image Detection 7The multi-channel receiver is composed of two or four individualreceivers combined into one unit. The external power supply andthe signal splitter are not required when using a multi-channelreceivers because they are already built into the unit.A four-channel receiver is shown in Figure 4. The two-channelversion has only two video outputs.Figure 4. Multi-Channel ReceiverChassis ground connectionBias-T power plugReceiver frequencytableDC ground reference jack(meter lead DC-)Receiver signalstrength jacks(meter leads DC+)Video outputs120 VAC powerplugBias-T power plug coverPre-amp power15 VDC250v/500mA fuse
8 Tools, Equipment, and Supplies Required for Installation Vantage Wireless System Installation GuideTools, Equipment, and Supplies Required forInstallationRequired Tools and Equipment1Buckettruck2 Monitor3 Lens Adjustment Module (LAM)4 Volt/Ohmmeter (VOM)5 Utility knife or coaxial stripper6 Banding tool7Hammer8 Screwdriver9Adjustablewrench10 9⁄16"and11⁄8"wrench11 Needlenose pliers12 Wire cutters13 Wire strippers14 Two-way communication equipment15 High heat soldering iron and solder (100 Watt)16 Meter probe adapters to male banana plugRequired Supplies1 ½" or ¾" banding material or lag bolts (for pole bracketinstallations)2 Camera bracket(s)3 Antenna coaxial cable (use type LMR-400; see page 35 forspecifications)4 Antenna coaxial cable connectors, type N male (provided;RF Connectors distributor part no. RFN-1001-S type N maleclamp and solder plug, Van Gorden manufacturer part no.N13STGP)5 Photocell power adapter(s); also called power take-off(PTO)
Document 4931005, Version 2.0 Tools, Equipment, and Supplies Required for Installation 96 Surge suppressor (provided; use PolyPhaser PSX,IS-MT50LN, or equivalent; see pages 36-37 forspecifications)7 N-to-SMA cable (type N on one end, type SMA on otherend; provided)8 Type N male-to-male barrel adapter (provided)9 Signal splitter (required for installations using more thanone single-channel receiver; use Mini-Circuits ZB4PD-42 orequivalent; see page 38 for specifications)Note The signal splitter is not required for installations using amulti-channel receiver.10 10 AWG green grounding wire11 3'–6' BNC-to-BNC 75-Ohm coaxial jumper cables12 Rubber tape, electrical tape, and ScotchKote13 Tie wraps or hose clamps for the antenna pre-ampmounting
10 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit Vantage Wireless System Installation GuideInstalling the Camera and Receiver UnitBasic Installation StepsInstalling the Vantage wireless camera and receiver unit requiresthe following steps:1 Mounting the wireless camera/transmitter unit.2 Connecting power to the wireless camera/transmitter unit.3 Mounting the receiving antenna.4 Connecting the receiving antenna pre-amp.5 Installing the antenna coax cable.6 Installing the antenna coax cable connectors.7 Installing the bias-T and surge protection device.8 Wireless receiver unit connections.9 Determining wireless camera frequency.10 Setting wireless receiver frequency.11 Adjusting the antenna to obtain maximum RF signalstrength.12 Adjusting the wireless camera focus and field of view.Mounting the Wireless Camera/Transmitter UnitTo mount the wireless camera/transmitter unit, follow theinstructions for mounting a standard camera as described in yourVantage Installation and User Guide. The connections required forthe wireless camera/transmitter unit are described in the nextsection of this guide.
Document 4931005, Version 2.0 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit 11Connecting Power to the Wireless Camera/TransmitterUnitThe RZ-3 wireless camera/transmitter unit can be powered usingeither 120 or 220 VAC. The photocell power adapter (or powertake-off unit) can be used to provide 120 VAC to thecamera/transmitter unit (see Figure 5.The new photocell power adapter can be used for either 120 or 220VAC applications as a convenient power source for thecamera/transmitter unit. To use the photocell power adapter:1 Remove the existing photocell.2 Plug in the photocell power adapter in its place.3 Install the original photocell into the top of the adapter.4 Rotate the photocell as needed to orient it in the correctdirection (pointing north).In some cases, luminaires have shorting plugs installed in thephotocell sockets. In this situation, the actual switching is probablyoccurring at the service or cabinet utilizing a single photocell andcontactor relay. You can sometimes install a shorting cap at thispoint, remove the shorting caps on the luminaires, and install theVantage photocell adapters along with individual photocells toavoid having to use another power source.If you cannot use the photocell power adapter, you need toprovide the camera with another source of 120 or 220 VAC. Use athree-conductor, Neoprene, type SJOW, 16-AWG power cord.Figure 5. Photocell Power Adapter / Power Take-Off Unit (PTO)The photocell power adapter comes with an attached Deutschconnector that plugs into the back of the camera/transmitter unitto provide power (see Figures 6 and 7).The 10 AWG green wire needs to be attached to the cameramounting bracket and grounded to the signal pole arm (seeFigure 8). When attaching the ground wire:
12 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit Vantage Wireless System Installation Guide•Secure the ground bolt assembly to the camera bracket.•Tighten the bottom of the bolt so that it digs into the poleand provides good electrical contact with the pole arm.Figure 6. Power Connections Using Photocell Adapter (Exploded View)Figure 7. Power Connections Using Photocell AdapterPhotocellPhotocell power adapter/power take-off (PTO) Camera powerDeutsch connectorcableCameraPhotocellGrounding boltassembly10 AWG groundwire from photocellpower adaptertransmitterunitPhotocell poweradapter/powertake-off (PTO)
Document 4931005, Version 2.0 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit 13Figure 8. Grounding the Photocell Power AdapterSIDE VIEWSIDEVIEWTOPVIEWCamera bracketCamera bracketBanding slotNutHoleCrimp ring terminalon ground wire fromphotocell poweradapterNutLock washerGrounding boltCamerabracketGroundboltassemblyGround wire fromphotocell poweradapterPole arm
14 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit Vantage Wireless System Installation GuideMounting the AntennaMount the antenna using the antenna bracket as shown in Figure 9.Thebracketcanbemountedtothesideofapoleusing½"or¾"banding material. For a wooden pole, lag bolts can be used tosecure the antenna mounting bracket to the pole instead ofbanding material.Figure 9. Antenna Mounting LocationMountingbracketAntennaassemblyWooden ormetal poleBracket slots for alternativemetal banding installation2" lag boltPre-ampon steel signal poles
Document 4931005, Version 2.0 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit 15Connecting the Antenna Pre-AmpThe antenna pre-amp is connected between the LMR-400 coaxialcable run to the cabinet and the receiver antenna.Figure 10. Antenna Pre-AmpThe pre-amp should be connected as shown in Figure 11. Whenconnecting the pre-amp:•Do not mount the pre-amp in the cabinet.•Thepre-ampshouldbemountedasclosetotheantennaaspossible.•Make sure the bias-T and pre-amp are correctly oriented.•For optimal performance, the total LMR-400 coax cable runfrom the antenna to the receiver should not exceed 150 feet.To connect the pre-amp:1 Connect the end of the antenna coax cable to the IN side ofthe pre-amp. See Figure 12.2 Connect LMR-400 coax cable to the OUT side of the pre-amp and run the cable back to the cabinet.In OutAntennaside CabinetsideInside cabinetBelden 8281coax cableto VantageAntennaPre-ampOutInLMR-400 coax cable (150' max)Bias-TSurge suppressorReceiverBias-T power cableProcessorFigure 11. Pre-Amp Installation
16 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit Vantage Wireless System Installation GuideFigure 12. Antenna and Pre-Amp3 Connect the cabinet end of the LMR-400 cable to the RF DCside of the bias-T.4 Properly weatherproof both pre-amp connections and anyother external coax cable connections as shown inFigure 13.To weatherproof coax cable connections:a Wrap the connection with a layer of rubber tape.b Wrap the connection with another layer of electricaltape.c Cover the connection with a generous coating of 3MScotchKote™.Figure 13. Weatherproofing Coax Cable Connections5 Secure the pre-amp to the antenna mounting bracket armusing tie-wraps or stainless steel hose clamps (seeFigure 14).RG-22/ Pre-AmpPre-Amp LMR 400 Coaxial CableFrom Antenna Assembly To Cabinet and Receiver nit"N" Connector"N" ConnectorCoax cable connectionsrequiring weatherproofing
Document 4931005, Version 2.0 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit 17Figure 14. Securing the Pre-AmpInstalling the Receiver Coax CableCABLE TYPESAlthough it depends on your installation configuration, coax cablemust be pulled from the receiving antenna to the traffic controlcabinet.UsetypeLMR-400coaxcabletoconnectfromthereceiving antenna to the cabinet. Coax cable specifications are onpage 35. The coax cable run should not exceed 150 feet.Coax cable connections inside the cabinet are described in MakingConnections Inside the Cabinet on page 21.If you are not using the photocell power adapter, the power cablefor the camera should be an SJOW-type, three-conductor, 16-gaugecable.INSTALLING COAX CONNECTORSCoax cable specifications are listed on page 35.To install a coax connector, follow these steps:1 Use a sharp utility knife to strip the end of the coax cable asshowninFigure15.Becarefulnottoscoreornicktheshield, dialectric, or center conductor.2 Insert the end of the coax cable into the connector body asshown in Figure 16. Thread the connector body onto theouter sheath of the cable.Note If there is foil on the dielectric, make sure the foil does notmake contact with the center conductor.Pre-AmpLMR 400coax cablePre-ampRG-22/Tie-wraps or hose clamps
18 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit Vantage Wireless System Installation GuideFigure 15. Stripping the Coax CableFigure 16. Attaching the Coax Connector Body3 Check the connector for shorts as shown in Figure 17.a Set your multimeter to the continuity or resistancesetting (ohms).b Place one meter test lead so it touches the connectorcenter pin. Place the other test lead so it makescontact with the connector body. With both ends ofthe coaxial cable disconnected from any equipment,you should have infinite resistance between thesepoints (no continuity).If you do have a low resistance (continuity), there isa short somewhere in the coax cable or connector. Itis most often at the connector due to improperassembly. Examine the coax for cuts or tears. Ifthere is no visible damage, remove and re-install theconnector.Measure the connector again after it is removedfrom the cable. If the short disappears, the problemis in the connector. If there is still a short, theproblem is with the cable.Fix any problems before proceeding.1/4"/16"7/16"Coax cableBraidedshield outer sheathTeflon foamdialectricCenterconductorCoax cableConnector body
Document 4931005, Version 2.0 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit 19Figure 17. Checking the Coax Connector for a Short4 Solder the cable to the connector body at the pointsindicated in Figure 18.a Makesurethesolderingguntipiscleanandwelltinned.b Makesureyoucanvisiblyseethebraidedshieldand the copper center conductor through the holesin the connector body.c Heat the connector body with the soldering gununtil solder flows into the holes for the centerconductor and the braided shield. Repeat thisprocess for the holes on both sides of the connector.Establish a good electrical connection between thecoax braided shield and connector body, andbetween the center pin and coax center conductor.The solder connections should be bright and shiny,not dull and pitted (which results from cold solder).A low power soldering iron will not have thewattage to adequately heat up the connector toallow the solder to flow properly. Make sure youareusingahighheatsolderinggunwitharatingofat least 100/140 watts.CAUTION Do not overheat the connector. Overheating cancause the dielectric to melt and allow it to create ashort between the center conductor and the shield.
20 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit Vantage Wireless System Installation GuideFigure 18. Soldering the Coax Cable and Connector Body5 After soldering the center conductor in place, check theconnector again for shorts as described in step 3.6 Perform an additional test for continuity. To perform thistest, take a jumper clip lead and short the center pin on oneof the connectors to the connector body. Go to the othernon-jumpered connector and measure from the center pinto the connector body. You should measure a lowresistance (continuity).If the resistance is over 10 ohms (no continuity), there is aproblem. It could be a broken center conductor in the coaxcable or (most likely) a poor or improper connection at thecoaxial connectors. Isolate the problem as described instep 3b.Note Poor connections on the receiver coax cable can result in poorsignal strength. Make sure these critical connections are donecorrectly. If you are not familiar with proper solderingtechniques, consult another reference on the topic.7 After verifying that there are no shorts, screw the connectorbody and connector shell together as shown in Figure 19.Use two adjustable wrenches (one to hold the connector,the other to tighten it).Figure 19. Assembling the Connector Body and ShellSolder holesConnector shell Coax cable
Document 4931005, Version 2.0 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit 21Making Connections Inside the CabinetINSTALLING THE BIAS-T AND SURGE PROTECTIONDEVICE1 Attach the bias-T to the LMR-400 coax cable that you pulledinto the cabinet from the antenna and pre-amp. Orient thebias-T so that the RF-DC side goes to the antenna and theRF side goes to the surge protector and receiver unit. SeeFigure 20.CAUTION The bias-T must be oriented correctly and locatedbetween the pre-amp and surge protection device.Improper installation will result in poor operationand may also blow the receiver power supply fuseand damage the pre-amp, bias-T, and receiver unit.Figure 20. Bias-T2 Plug the power cord from the bias-T into the 15 VDCreceptacle on the receiver unit.In addition to providing power to the bias-T, power issupplied to the pre-amp from the bias-T through the coaxcable without interference to the video signal and withoutrequiring additional wiring.3 Install the male-to-male barrel adapter to the RF side of thebias-T, and connect the SURGE side of the surge protectiondevice to the other end of the barrel adapter.4 Assemble the surge protection device as shown in Figures21 and 22. (Use a PolyPhaser IS-MT50LN, PSX, or suitableequivalent. See page 36 for specifications.)•Be sure to install the orange “O” ring into thegroove on the suppressor body.•Properly ground the bracket using 10 AWG greenwire.15 VDC inRF DC(pre-amp/antenna side)RF (surge protection side)Bias-T powerplug
22 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit Vantage Wireless System Installation GuideFigure 21. Surge Protection Device (Exploded View)Figure 22. Surge Protection Device (Assembled)5 Use the N-to-SMA adapter cable (see Figure 23) to connectthe surge protection device to the receiver unit. The Nconnector side of the cable connects to the PROTECTEDside of the surge protector, and the SMA side of the cableconnects to the ANTENNA input connector on the receiver.Figure 24 shows the bias-T, surge protection device, andreceiver properly connected.Figure 23. N-to-SMA Adapter Cable
Document 4931005, Version 2.0 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit 23Figure 24. Bias-T, Surge Protection Device, and Receiver Correctly ConnectedN-to-SMA adapter10 AWGground wireSurge protectiondevice10 AWGground wireBias-T 10 AWGground wireLMR-400coax cableBarreladapterBias-T power cord cable
24 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit Vantage Wireless System Installation GuideRECEIVER UNIT CONNECTIONSReceiver units require several connections:•The receiver unit requires a power source. Single-channelreceivers have a plug-in wall transformer power supplythat runs off 120 VAC. Multi-channel receivers have adetachable power cord that needs to be plugged into a 120VAC outlet.•As described previously, the bias-T power cord must beplugged into the 15 VDC receptacle on the receiver unit inorder for the pre-amp to operate properly.•TheSMAsideoftheN-to-SMAadaptercablemustbeconnected to the SMA antenna input on the receiver.•A short BNC-to-BNC jumper cable of Belden 8281F must beattached from the video output to the Vantage unit videoinput. Single-channel receivers require an RCA-to-BNCadapter to adapt the RCA-type video output to a BNC-typeoutput connector.•The receiver chassis must be grounded by attaching a green10 AWG wire to the chassis grounding lug and running thewire back to the cabinet grounding buss.Figure 25 shows some of connectors and adapters that may beneeded when making these connections.Figure 25. Connectors and AdaptersRCA-to-BNC adapterMale-to-male barrel connectorN-type connector forLMR-400 coax cable
Document 4931005, Version 2.0 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit 25INSTALLING A SIGNAL SPLITTERIf you have multiple cameras and single-channel receivers, youalso need to install a signal splitter. Specifications for the signalsplitter are on page 38.Note A separate signal splitter is not necessary with a multi-channel receiver, which has a signal splitter inside the unit.In this configuration, connect a jumper cable between the surgeprotector and the input on the signal splitter, and then connect ajumper cable between an output on the signal splitter and eachreceiver unit. See Figure 26.Figure 26. Signal Splitter ConnectionsAntennaPre-ampBias-TSurgeprotectionInputSplitterOutputs421SinglechannelreceiverSinglechannelreceiverSinglechannelreceiverSinglechannelreceiver
Document 4931005, Version 2.0 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit 27Setting the Receiver FrequencySETTING THE FREQUENCY FOR SINGLE-CHANNELRECEIVERSThe frequency on the single-channel receiver is set using DIPswitches. The location of the DIP switches is shown in Figure 28.Figure 28. Single-Channel Receiver DIP SwitchesTo set the frequency for a receiver, carefully remove the circularaccess cover on the receiver unit to access the DIP switches, thenset the DIP switches to the appropriate frequency as listed inTable 2 and shown in Figure 29.Figure 29. Receiver Frequency DIP Switch SettingsCAUTION Turn on the DIP switch for one frequency only, andleave all other DIP switches off. If you turn on theDIP switch for more than one frequency, you maydamage the receiver.Frequency selection accesscover removedDIP switches18OFF ON OFF OFFON ON1188ONOFF18Channel 12400 MHz Channel 22427 MHz Channel 2454 MHz Channel 42481 MHz(switch 5 on) (switch 6 on) (switch 7 on) (switch 8 on)
30 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit Vantage Wireless System Installation GuideFigure 32. Tuning the Receiving AntennaMeasure the receiver signal strength using the DC measurementscale on a standard multimeter. Using banana-type jack adapters,insert the meter probes into the color-coded test points on thereceiver unit to measure the DC signal strength. (For single-channel receivers, see Figure 2 on page 6 and Figure 33. For multi-channel receivers, see Figure 4 on page 7 and Figure 34.)The signal strength should be 1–4 VDC. For optimal performance,the signal strength should exceed 1.5 VDC.Rotate the receiving antenna until you obtain the maximumaverage signal strength. When you find the best position, tightenthe antenna permanently into place. Make sure the coaxial cablehas a drip loop, and tie-wrap it for added strain relief.If you have multiple single-channel receivers or a multi-channelreceiver, you need to obtain the highest average signal strength foreach receiver or channel. Realize that adjusting the antenna toobtain a higher reading for one may degrade the signal strength ofanother. Adjust the receiving antenna to find a happy medium.Camera 1 Camera 2Camera  Camera 4120 degreesReceivingantenna
Document 4931005, Version 2.0 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit 31Figure 33. Measuring the Receiver Signal Strength (Single-Channel Receiver)Figure 34. Measuring the Receiver Signal Strength (Multi-Channel ReceiverReceiverDC voltage test pointsMultimeterFuse 250v/.5 amp15VDC PreampPower OutGround referencenegative lead (black)DC voltage test pointspositive lead (red)
32 Installing the Camera and Receiver Unit Vantage Wireless System Installation GuideAdjusting the Camera Focus and Field of ViewThe field of view and focusing adjustment is the same for thewireless camera as for the normal Vantage video camera. Refer toyour Vantage product user and installation guide for a descriptionof how to adjust the camera focus and field of view.To adjust the camera focus and field of view, you need to connect aLens Adjustment Module (LAM) to the BNC connector on the backofthecameraasshowninFigure35.Figure 35. Connecting a LAM to the CameraLens adjustmentmodule (LAM)
Document 4931005, Version 2.0 Troubleshooting 33TroubleshootingIf you have no video, poor video, or low signal strength, check thefollowing tableTable 3. TroubleshootingPotential Problem See PageAre all camera/transmitter units within the 120 degree operatingwindow of the receiving antenna?29Is the antenna adjusted to provide a signal strength of 1.5 VDC orgreater to all camera/transmitter units?29Are their any obstructions blocking the receiving antennas “line ofsight” path to any of the camera/transmitter units?29Are the pre-amp, bias-T, and surge protector connected in the correctorder and orientation?•Make sure that the bias-T is in front of the surge protector (betweenthe surge protector and the antenna pre-amp).•Make sure that the RF DC side of the bias-T is connected to thepre-amp and that the RF side of the bias-T is connected to the surgeprotector.•Make sure the IN side of the pre-amp goes to the antenna and theOUTsideofthepre-ampgoestotheRFDCsideofthebias-T.21Make sure that the pre-amp is mounted with the receiving antenna. 15Make sure that the pre-amp connections are correctly weatherproofed. 16Make sure that the bias-T’s power cord is plugged into the receiver unit. 21Check the 15 VDC fuse in the fuse holder above the bias-T power plugto make sure it is still good. Fuse is 250V 500mA.6, 7Check the coax cable from the cabinet to the receiving antenna:•Makesurethecablerunislessthan150feet.•Make sure that LMR-400 cable is used.•Make sure that the connectors are installed correctly.15Make sure the camera/transmitter rubber duck antenna is in a vertical(NOT horizontal) position.4
34 Specifications Vantage Wireless System Installation GuideSpecificationsVantage Wireless Camera SpecificationsTable 4. Vantage Wireless Camera SpecificationsNorth America InternationalSignal format NTSC PALInput Composite video 1.0Vp-p,75 ohmsComposite video 1.0Vp-p,75 ohmsOutput Composite video 1.0Vp-p,75 ohmsComposite video 1.0Vp-p,75 ohmsPower source 89V-240V AC, 60Hz 215V-265V AC, 50HzPower consumption 17W (max) 17W (max)Operating temperature -31°F to 140°F-35°Cto60°COperating humidity 0% to 100% 0% to 100%Transmitter range Up to 500 feet with clear lineof sightUp to 150 m with clear line ofsightDimensions 5 in. (width)5.5 in. (height)14 in. (length)127 mm (width)140 mm (height)355.6 mm (length)Weight 5.5lb. 2.5kg
Document 4931005, Version 2.0 Specifications 35LMR-400 Coax Cable Specifications
36 Specifications Vantage Wireless System Installation GuideSurge Suppressor Specifications
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38 Specifications Vantage Wireless System Installation GuideSignal Splitter Specifications* Model no. ZB4PD-42.
ITERIS 1515 S. Manchester Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802-2907 (714) 780-7255ITERISVantage Customer Satisfaction SurveyDear Valued Customer:We are providing this form to give you an opportunity to tell us how satisfied you are with our Vantage products and our product support. We appreciate any comments or suggestions that you might have that would help us to improve our Vantage products and product support efforts.Thank you for taking the time to complete the form. Our mailing address, fax number, and phone number are listed at the bottom of the form.Your Vantage Dealer:Your Dealer Representative:Agency:Name:Title:Phone number:E-mail address:Mailing address:1 How satisfied are you with the performance of your Vantage products?!Very satisfied !Adequate / could improve !Very dissatisfiedComments:2 How satisfied are you with the service and support provided by your Vantage Dealer?!Very satisfied !Adequate / could improve !Very dissatisfiedComments:
ITERIS 1515 S. Manchester Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802-2907 (714) 780-7255ITERISVantage Customer Satisfaction SurveyMail to: ITERISCustomer Support Dept.1515 S. Manchester AvenueAnaheim, CA 92802-2907or Fax to: (714) 780-7246 Attn: Customer Support3 How easy was the installation and setup of your Vantage product?!Very easy !Adequate !DifficultComments:4 How thorough was the Vantage User Guide?!Very thorough !Adequate !Needs improvementComments:5 What improvements or enhancements would you most like to see in the Vantage products?6 Do you plan to continue purchasing Vantage products in the future?!Yes !NoComments:7 Would you like to be contacted by an ITERIS Customer Support / Sales Representative?!Yes !NoComments:

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