American Dynamics SpeedDome® Ultra VII Programmable Dome Camera

The current state-of-the-art, SpeedDome Ultra VII features a 22x optical zoom, combined with its 11x digital zoom, provides the power of 242x total zoom. Digital signal processing (DSP 5) provides enhanced clarity, color and detail in well lit or low light applications.

The dome's internal multi-protocol receiver enables the dome to be connected directly to a host of systems including those from other vendors. An optional feature freezes the image when moving to a preset thereby reducing hard drive space when the video is digitally recorded.

Privacy zones can be set up to prevent users from viewing sensitive areas. The dome's direction indicators, which can be displayed on the monitor, denote the direction the dome is pointing, the direction in which it is moving, and the dome's azimuth (degree of tilt). The dome supports up to sixteen user-definable areas. The dome's advanced alarm handling enables alarms to be processed internally by the dome, externally by the controller, or by both the dome and the controller. A "home position" feature allows users to establish a default preset or pattern for the dome when the dome is not in use. The dome has the ability to provide statistics on pan, tilt and zoom usage.

Other features include password protection, domegenerated programmable on-screen text, and userdefinable settings for features such as line-lock, maximum zoom, direction indicators, proportional flip, AGC and white balance.

The dome also provides two "twistlock" mounting base options. The standard base is the value priced mounting base alternative; the I/O board base provides unsurpassed ease of installation, service, and maintenance.

The SpeedDome Ultra Outdoor Housing is available to extend surveillance to outdoor environments. The housing now features a reinforced Outdoor Housing as standard and a heavy duty Vandal Resistant Housing Kit option.

• Advanced DSP ExView HAD CCD camera
• 22x optical zoom with 11x digital magnifier (242x total zoom)
• Accepts select competitors' protocols (see your sales representatives for details)
• Freeze frame on presets (user-selectable on/off)
• Open shutter to capture images in very low light
• Continuous autofocus
• Zoom adjusted programming
• Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) wiring video transmission enabled as standard
• Supports SensorNet, RS-422, and Manchester protocols
• Dome usage statistics
• Dome-generated on-screen text including direction indicators
• Up to eight privacy zones
• Two mounting base options
• Programmable presets, patterns and area names
• DirectSet feature provides fast access to the most frequently used dome features
• 96 presets (controller dependent)
• Alarm inputs and outputs
• Password protection
• Automatic home position
• Automatic proportional flip and Automatic Gain Control, line-lock and white balance (user-selectable on/off)

Two Mounting Base Options

The I/O board base connects the housing/eyeball assembly in one step. Power, communication, and video cables (or composite cable) are connected one time to an I/O PC board in the mounting base, so the assembly is simply "twist-locked" onto the base. Service and maintenance are easy and can be accomplished - without a ladder or lift- via the Installation/Removal Tool. The I/O board mounting base supports four alarm inputs and four alarm outputs as well as power and communication LEDs.

The standard base connects the housing/eyeball assembly in two steps. First, power, communication, and video cables (or composite cable) are inserted through the base and attached to the assembly. Then the assembly is connected to the base. The standard mounting base supports one alarm input and one alarm output. The Installation/Removal Tool cannot be used to install this configuration.

Feature Details

• The camera's 22x optical zoom is enhanced with an 11x digital magnifier, providing a total of 242x zoom.
• The SpeedDome Ultra VII's advanced low-light performance can clearly distinguish scenes and colors in lighting conditions as low as 0.02 lux. The black and white version of the camera can view scenes in light levels as low as 0.004 lux .
• In addition to SensorNet, Manchester, and SEC RS-422 codes, the dome can be controlled via other select manufacturer's protocols making it a perfect choice for installers wanting to replace older PTZs.
• Up to eight different sized privacy zones can be programmed to prevent users from viewing sensitive areas. The zones automatically change size proportionally.
• The dome maintains statistics on how long it has been on, duration of pan/tilt/zoom movements, number of presets selected and other usage information.
• Users can adjust the white balance manually or have the camera set it automatically. White balance is normally compensated for by the Automatic Tracing White Balance (ATW). However, in some lighting conditions it may be necessary to manually adjust the red and blue settings for optimal viewing.
• Users can set the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) on/off, and when it is turned off, users can manually set the gain. AGC helps compensate for low lighting conditions.
• Focus Preference provides continuous autofocus with manual override.
• Users can set automatic dome flip on/off. With this feature turned on, the dome will automatically turn 180º when the camera tilts to its lower limits and stays in that position for a brief speed-proportional delay. Turned off, users can still manually flip the dome.
• The dome supports up to three Patterns. Preprogrammed default spiral pan pattern ("apple peel") covers the entire viewing area.
• DirectSet feature provides fast access to the most frequently used dome features, when used with a suitably equipped controller.
• The dome supports up to 96 Presets when used with suitably equipped controllers.
• When using the Freeze Frame feature, before moving to a preset, the dome image will freeze which minimizes hard drive usage when video is digitally recorded.
• Zoom Adjusted Program (ZAP) automatically adjusts pan and tilt speeds in proportion to zoom position, even at maximum magnification.
• Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) wiring video transmission enabled as standard saves on wiring and installation costs.
• Instant digital zoom on presets. When calling a preset, at the end of the optical zoom range the digital zoom setting is instantly implemented.
• Alarms can be processed internally by the dome, externally by the controller, or by both the dome and the controller. Each of the dome's alarm inputs can automatically call a preset or run a pattern when the alarm is activated.
• The dome supports up to 16 areas. Users can assign names (up to 19 characters long) and boundaries to these areas; each area can be a different size.
• "Home position" is the position that a dome returns to after it remains inactive for a specific period of time. This ensures that even when the dome is unattended, it will always be pointing to a key area of the facility. The user can define that preset or pattern, and also how long (from 1 to 60 minutes) before a dome returns to its home position.
• The dome generates on-screen text including Dome, Area, Preset, Pattern, and Alarm names, as well as direction indicators. These indicators show users the direction the dome is currently pointing, as well as the direction in which it is moving. In addition, the direction indicators display the dome's azimuth (degree of tilt).
• On-screen text also indicates zoom, focus, and iris status. All name FEATURES information is user-definable and can be turned on or off. When on it can be set for solid or translucent white, and with or without black outline.
• On-screen text supports six languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, German and Portuguese.
• Password protection prevents unauthorized use of the configuration utility.
• The dome incorporates an innovative twist-lock release from the mounting base for easy installation and servicing.
• The fully isolated power supply helps eliminate ground loops.
• Users can set line-lock on or off. Line-lock is enabled to help prevent vertical rolling in multi-camera applications.
• Vertical sync phase adjustment is provided to help compensate for different phases of power when line-lock is enabled, making it ideal for single and multi-phase power installations.
• Sensing of 50/60 Hz line is automatic and does not require manual adjustment.
• Surge protection is provided for video, code, alarms and power connections.
• Daisy chain configuration of control wiring is enabled:
  - For RS-422: 10 domes at a maximum distance of 1 km (3000 ft) on two 22 AWG shielded twisted pairs (STP).
  - For SensorNet: 32 devices at a maximum distance of 1 km (3000 ft) on one 22 AWG unshielded twisted pair (UTP).
  - For Manchester: 3 domes at a maximum distance of 1500 meters (5000 ft) on one 18 AWG shielded twisted pair (STP).
  - For AD-UTC: Maximum distance per dome is 700 m (2300 ft) on 20 AWG RG59U cable. This distance is for the AD-UTC data only. See cable manufacturers specifications for video capabilities.
• The features of the SpeedDome Ultra VII can be extended to outdoor environments via the SpeedDome Ultra Outdoor Housing. The outdoor housing, designed especially for the SpeedDome Ultra's small, unobtrusive size, makes it the perfect protection for the dome. The Housing now features a Reinforced Outdoor Housing as standard and a heavy duty Vandal Resistant Housing Kit option.

Ordering Information

Housing/Eyeball Assembly without Mounting Base
RAS915LS	Black and White EIA (black camera body)
RAS915LS-1	Black and White CCIR (black camera body)
RAS916LS	Color NTSC (black camera body)
RAS916WLS	Color NTSC (white camera body)
RAS916LS-1	Color PAL (black camera body)
RAS916WLS-1	Color PAL (white camera body)
Mounting Base Without Housing/Eyeball Assembly
RUPTB	Standard Base (black base)
RUWPTB	Standard Base (white base)
RUIOB	I/O Board Base (black base)
RUWIOB	I/O Board Base (white base)
Housing/Eyeball Assembly with Standard Mounting Base
RAS915LSP	Black and White EIA (black assembly and base)
RAS915LSP-1	Black and White CCIR (black assembly and base)
RAS916LSP	Color NTSC (black assembly and base)
RAS916WLSP	Color NTSC (white assembly and base)
RAS916LSP-1	Color PAL (black assembly and base)
RAS916WLSP-1	Color PAL (white assembly and base)
Housing/Eyeball Assembly with I/O Board Base
RAS915LSI	Black and White EIA (black assembly and base)
RAS915LSI-1	Black and White CCIR (black assembly and base)
RAS916LSI	Color NTSC (black assembly and base)
RAS916WLSI	Color NTSC (white assembly and base)
RAS916LSI-1	Color PAL (black assembly and base)
RAS916WLSI-1	Color PAL (white assembly and base)
Optional Bubbles for RHIUTH Top Hat Mount
RUCLR	Clear Bubble (f0)
RUSLV	Silver Bubble (f2.0)
RUSMK	Smoked Bubble (f1.0)
RUGLD	Gold Bubble (f2.0)
RHIRT	Installation and Removal Tool