Lens Adjustment Module (LAM) - Interprovincial Traffic Services
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1. Thank you for your loyal support of our Vantage products 2008 Iteris Inc Index 18 Index AC Adapter Cord 3 Auto Focus Button 5 Camera Adapter Cable 3 Camera Focusing Film Filter 14 Customer Service 17 Es Focus Buttons 5 er Group One Active Light 5 Group Two Active Light 5 Introduction 1 Iteris Contact Information 17 LAM Hook UP Diagram 9 LAM Setup 7 LAM Specifications 2 Monitor Specifications 2 P Product Support 17 R RZ 3 RZ 4 Setup Procedure 12 RZ 4 Setup Procedure 14 Save Light 5 Set Button 5 Stand Alone Operation 11 Video Jumper Cable 3 Z Zoom Buttons 5 2008 Iteris Inc2. e Splash Proof e NTSC PAL Compatible LCD TFT Active Matrix 7 Display e Video Input NTSC PAL Auto select e Power Source 12 VDC e Current Consumption 8 Watt e Back Light High Brightness The monitor displays a blue screen when no video is present A panel of buttons provide the means to make various monitor adjustments 1e Without Monitor With Monitor The LAM equipped with a monitor is helpful in giving immediate feedback to the camera installer while he is making zoom and focus adjustments The LAM without the monitor requires the camera installer to rely on another person who must observe the changes on a monitor back at the cabinet and relay that information back to the installer who is making the camera adjustments The new larger monitor allows a single person to make all the camera adjustments without the need for a second person watching the monitor back at the cabinet 2008 Iteris Inc 3 Lens Adjustment Module LAM 3 Components LAM to Camera AC Video Adapter Adapter Jumper Cable Cord Cable wi MM gt gt AL T The three adapter cables pictured above are provided with your LAM Camera Adapter Cable This cable is used to connect the LAM to the camera One Deutsch connector connects to the camera and the other connects to the LAM NOTE The Camera Adapter Cable may be hard wired on some LAM s AC Adapter Cable Cord This cord is provided to allow stand alone
3. RZ 3 RZ 4 FOV amp Focus Procedure 12 8 RZ 3 RZ 4 FOV amp Focus Procedure The following procedure applies to to the new LAM and the RZ 3 and RZ 4 black and white cameras If you are using a RZ 4C Color camera with the new LAM see the RZ 4C FOV and Focus Procedure The following procedure requires a bucket truck and must be done after the cameras have been properly installed and mounted 1 Remove the camera power Deutsch connection from the back of the Vantage RZ 3 or RZ 4 black and white camera 2 Connect the LAM Camera Adapter Cable to the back of the camera and then connect the camera power connector to the LAM If the LAM has a monitor remove the video BNC connection from the back of the camera and temporarily connect the Video Jumper Cable between the camera and the LAM If the LAM does not have a monitor leave the video cable connected to the back of the camera A monitor should be setup back at the cabinet with someone monitoring it during the setup process The LAM is now effectively connected in series See the LAM Setup section for additional information and a detailed diagram 3 Turn On the monitor if your LAM is equipped with one Camera video should now be visible If the LAM is not equipped with a monitor camera video should be visible on the cabinet monitor 4 NOTE You will only be using the Group One Buttons Zoom all the way in and pick an object in the near field of view to use as a ta
4. operation of the LAM This allows the user to use the monitor and or power a Vantage camera Video Jumper Cable This cable connects between the camera and the LAM It is only required when using a LAM with a monitor 2008 Iteris Inc Components 4 Welders Glass This was the method used for focusing auto iris cameras before the new focusing film procedure was implemented Camera Focusing Film This is the focusing film that is on the front camera lens of all RZ 4C auto iris cameras Fixed iris cameras do not require this focusing film Carrying Case A cloth carrying case is included to carry the LAM and adapter cables Monitor Sun shield The monitor comes with a sun shield to give better visibility to the monitor in bright light conditions 2008 Iteris Inc Lens Adjustment Module LAM 4 Lights amp Buttons Group One Active Light Green This light illuminates when an RZ 3 or a RZ 4 series camera is connected to the LAM The group active light indicates that the group of buttons is currently active and relevant Group one buttons are used with RZ 3 RZ 4 and RZ 4C Color cameras Group Two Active Light Green This light illuminates when an RZ 4C Color camera is connected to the LAM The group active light indicates that the group of buttons is currently active and relevant Group one and group two buttons are used with RZ 4C Color cameras Save Light
5. D monitor Other monitors may be used depending upon availability Power On Off Turns the monitor On or Off Invert To adjust the picture left right up down Menu This button brings up the monitor Menu which allows the adjustment of a wide variety of monitor parameters such as brightness color contrast tint etc 2008 Iteris Inc 7 Lens Adjustment Module LAM gt Adjust increase This button serves to increase the selected parameter lt Adjust decrease This button serves to decrease the selected parameter 5 LAM Setup LAM Back View Detail NOTE The Camera Adapter Cable is shown hard wired on the pictured LAM Some LAM s may have a detachable adapter cable 1 If the LAM is equipped with a monitor connect the Video Jumper Cable from the Video In BNC connector located on the back of the LAM to the BNC connector on the back of the camera 2 Connect the Camera Adapter Cable Deutsch connector to the back side of the LAM if it is detachable and connect the other end to the camera Deutsch connector IMPORTANT NOTE The Camera Adapter Cable should always be hooked up to the camera first then connect the camera power cable to the back of the LAM Failure to hook the cables up in this order may result in the Group 2 Active Lights failing to illuminate properly when connected to an RZ 4C camera 3 Connect the camera power cable to the middle Deutsch connector on the ba
6. ITERIS Lens Adjustment Module LAM User Manual 493333301 Rev C April 2008 Lens Adjustment Module LAM 2008 Iteris Inc All rights reserved No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping or information storage and retrieval systems without the written permission of the publisher Products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks and or registered trademarks of the respective owners The publisher and the author make no claim to these trademarks While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of programs and source code that may accompany it In no event shall the publisher and the author be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by this document Printed April 2008 in Anaheim California U S A Special thanks to All of our loyal Vantage customers and to all of the people who contributed to this document especially the Iteris Vantage Product Support Team Technical Writer Shawn Cummings Graphics Design Angie Wood Contents Table of Contents Part I Part Il Part III Part IV Part V Part VI Par
7. Red This light illuminates when the Set button is pushed and indicates that the camera settings are being saved When your focus and field of view are correct you must save them by pressing the Set button Do not push any other buttons while the Save light is illuminated Focus Buttons Manual These two buttons allow the user to manually 2008 Iteris Inc Lights amp Buttons focus the camera They are primarily used with RZ 3 and RZ4 black and white cameras since RZ 4C Color cameras are equipped with the Auto Focus feature Zoom Buttons These two buttons allow the user to zoom the camera lens in and out to obtain an acceptable field of view FOV See the Vantage product Installation and User Manual for more information on the proper FOV Set Button This button is part of the group two button group It is therefore used in conjunction with RZ 4C cameras and is pressed to save the camera settings after the FOV and focus are correctly adjusted Auto Focus Button This button is also part of the group two button group and used with RZ 4C cameras The Auto Focus button is used to focus RZ 4C cameras Press the Auto Focus button after the proper FOV has been achieved and the focus should automatically adjust itself until the image is crisp and clear Monitor Buttons The monitor also has a panel of buttons which will be briefly described below These pertain specifically to the Pyle 7 inch TFT LC
8. Z 3 camera with the new LAM the procedure will be the same as it was using the older LAM This document is not designed to be a comprehensive guide to obtaining a proper Field Of View FOV Refer to the Vantage product Installation and User Guide for detailed information on this topic The following procedure requires a bucket truck and must be done after the cameras have been properly installed and mounted 1 Remove the camera power Deutsch connection from the back of the Vantage RZ 4C Color camera 2 Connect the LAM Camera Adapter Cable to the back of the camera and then connect the camera power connector to the LAM If the LAM has a monitor remove the video BNC connection from the back of the camera and temporarily connect the Video Jumper Cable between the camera and the LAM If the LAM does not have a monitor leave the video cable connected to the back of the camera A monitor should be setup back at the cabinet with someone monitoring it during the setup process The LAM is now effectively connected in series See the LAM Setup section for additional information and a detailed diagram 3 Turn On the monitor if your LAM is equipped with one Camera video should now be visible If the LAM is not equipped with a monitor camera video should be visible on the cabinet monitor 4 Use the LAM Zoom Buttons to obtain the proper Field Of View FOV Remember The FOV should be a minimum of four lanes wide and medium sized vehicles a
9. being saved Do not press any buttons while the Save Light is still On If buttons are pressed before the save process is complete the system may lock up If this occurs cycle camera power and start the process over again If the camera settings are not properly saved the camera will return to its factory default settings whenever camera power is cycled 9 You have completed the camera setup process disconnect the LAM module and reconnect camera power and video cables Make sure you remove the focusing film installed on the camera front lens glass after completing the focusing procedure NOTE If you experience any problems during this setup process please do not hesitate to contact the Vantage Product Support Team for assistance We stand ready to answer your questions and do what it takes to make sure your experience with our Vantage products is always a good one 2008 Iteris Inc 17 Lens Adjustment Module LAM 10 Customer Service amp Support Vantage Product Support Team Contact Information The Iteris Vantage Product Support Team consists of a group of highly skilled individuals that are knowledgeable and readily available to answer your questions or assist you with any of our Vantage products Please do not hesitate to contact us Product Support Team 1 888 254 5487 For more information on lteris and the products and services that we provide visit our Iteris Web Page at http www iteris com
10. ck of the LAM 2008 Iteris Inc LAM Setup Notice the black nylon Safety Lanyard in the upper right of the picture it is provided to be used as a safety anchor for the LAM while working When used correctly it can help reduce the danger of dropping the LAM while working and can assist the user when both hands are required for other operations Camera Side LAM Back View BNC Connector Deutsch Connector Camera Power 2008 Iteris Inc 9 Lens Adjustment Module LAM 6 LAM Hook Up Diagram LAM Back View BNC Display A Video Out Optional Vantage Camera Vantage Camera f ral back view cut away 6 foot coaxial 5 Video Jumper Cable BNC Video In Female Deutsch DD Camera Connector i from LAM to Camera Male Deutsch Camera Adapter Cable D Male Deutsch Connector LL ms ms cs cm nf qu om Connector camera power camera power To Camera K i 8281 Video Cable from Cabinet AN H on O Power Terminal Block Cable from Cabinet Traffic Control Cabinet CABLE IDENTIFIER Video Jumper Cable H A Camera Adapter Cable C B Cabinet Camera Power Cable I L D Cabinet Video Cable J K G CABLE CONNECTIONS Cabinet Camera Power Cable D to N Cabinet Video Cable Disconnected Video Jumper Cable AtoO HtoF Camera Adapter Cable B
11. d if it is stored in a plastic bag or similar container where it can be kept clean and free from dirt and other debris If the focusing film is not available a welders glass should be used during the focusing process Focusing Film Focusing Method Default Method 7 After obtaining the proper FOV Field Of View and with the focusing film in place refocus the camera by pressing the Auto Focus Button The pink rectangular indicator will appear in the lower right corner of the monitor screen indicating that the camera is trying to focus Never press any other buttons while the rectangular focus indicator is still visible Pressing buttons before the focus adjustment is complete can lock the system up If this occurs cycle camera power and start the process over again When the rectangular focus indicator disappears remove the focusing film on the front of the camera lens glass using the brightly colored tab Re check the focus the image should now remain in focus with or without the focusing film If by some rare circumstance acceptable focus still cannot be obtained resort to using the manual focus buttons not Auto Focus to achieve good focus and then proceed to the next step O 2008 Iteris Inc RZ 4C FOV amp Focus Procedure 16 8 When proper focus has been obtained you must save the camera settings To do this press the LAM Set Button The Save Light on the LAM module should illuminate indicating the settings are
12. rget for your focus adjustment Pavement markings or the front of a vehicle make a good focus target Use the LAM Manual Focus Buttons to obtain good focus on the focus target Once good focus is obtained you can move on to the next step In some cases minor manual focus adjustments may be necessary after obtaining your desired Field Of View FOV 5 Use the LAM Zoom Buttons to obtain the proper Field Of View FOV Remember The FOV should be a minimum of four lanes wide and medium sized vehicles at the stop bar area should be about the size of your thumb when using a nine inch monitor Horizon should never be included as part of the FOV When you have obtained the proper FOV re check your focus and make any necessary minor focus adjustments if they are needed 2008 Iteris Inc 13 Lens Adjustment Module LAM 6 You have completed the camera setup process disconnect the LAM module and reconnect camera power and video cables NOTE If you experience any problems during this setup process please do not hesitate to contact the Vantage Product Support Team for assistance We stand ready to answer your questions and do what it takes to make sure your experience with our Vantage products is always a good one 2008 Iteris Inc RZ 4C FOV amp Focus Procedure 14 9 RZ 4C FOV amp Focus Procedure The following procedure applies to the new LAM and the RZ 4C Color camera If you are using a R
13. t VII Part VIII Part IX Part X Index Introduction Specifications Components Lights amp Buttons LAM Setup LAM Hook Up Diagram Stand Alone Operation RZ 3 RZ 4 FOV amp Focus Procedure RZ 4C FOV amp Focus Procedure Customer Service amp Support h O N A W N 11 12 14 17 18 2008 Iteris Inc 1 Lens Adjustment Module LAM 1 Introduction The Lens Adjustment Module LAM is the tool that is used to set the camera focus and field of view Vantage cameras require the LAM to make these important camera adjustments The LAM requires no batteries and draws its power from the camera AC power The case and buttons are very durable and designed to hold up under the rigors of typical field use The metal handles are large enough to accommodate gloves and the detachable nylon lanyard allows the user to safely anchor the device while performing aerial work The LAM comes with all the necessary adapter cables and includes a handy carrying case The LAM is available in two different versions one with a seven inch high brightness TFT active matrix display the other version comes without the monitor 2008 Iteris Inc Introduction 2 2 Specifications Lens Adjustment Module e Power Source 110 220 VAC 50 60 HZ e Temperature Rating NEMA 34C to 74C Non condensing Humidity Conditions e Storage Temperature 45C to 85C Non condensing Humidity Conditions
14. t the stop bar area should be about the size of your thumb when using a nine inch monitor Horizon should never be included as part of the FOV 5 Once the proper FOV has been obtained press the LAM Auto Focus Button It is best to wait till traffic is stopped before attempting to Auto Focus A pink rectangular shape will appear in the lower right corner of the monitor image indicating that the camera is trying to focus Never press any other buttons while the rectangular focus indicator is still visible Pressing buttons before the focus adjustment is complete can lock the system up If this occurs cycle camera power and start the process over again 2008 Iteris Inc 15 Lens Adjustment Module LAM 6 Newer Iteris cameras come from the factory with a dark focusing film filter installed on the front camera lens glass This film is important and is used during the focusing procedure as outlined in the following section gt O Focusing Film Shown Installed On Camera and Shown Alone IMPORTANT Be sure to leave the film in place during the focusing process Failure to have the focusing film in place during the focusing procedure will result in out of focus cameras especially at night You must also be sure to remove the focusing film when the focusing procedure is completed Failure to do so may result in visibly dark video and poor detection performance especially at night The focusing film can be re use
15. to M C to E This connection would be left in place if the LAM is not equipped with a monitor This connection would not exist on some LAM models that have this connection hard wired 2008 Iteris Inc LAM Hook Up Diagram 10 2008 Iteris Inc 11 Lens Adjustment Module LAM 7 Stand Alone Operation Stand Alone Mode LENS ADJUSTMENT MODULE ED A crou A M bd ACTIVE b FOCUS ZOOM LAM to Camera AC Adapter Adapter Cable Cord If you use the AC Adapter Cable Cord you can use the LAM as a stand alone device for troubleshooting The AC Adapter Cable Cord provides AC power to the LAM power supply so it can power the monitor and or Vantage cameras while on the ground For example with the AC Adapter Cable connected and plugged into an appropriate power receptacle you can use the LAM for testing purposes such as testing a suspect camera Attach the LAM to the suspect camera Use the Video Jumper Cable to connect the camera video from the camera to the LAM If the camera operates normally connected in this fashion but fails to operate correctly when installed on the mast or luminaire arm it points to a connector or other installation problem You may want to leave the camera hooked up for a reasonable length of time just to make sure that if the camera problem is intermittent you will still have an opportunity to observe it 2008 Iteris Inc
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