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WCS1-4 Environmental Power Supply C561M-E (8/05) ® INST ALLA TION/OPERA TION[...]
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2 C561M-E (8/05) IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS AND W ARNINGS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Installation should be done only by qualified service personnel and conform to all local codes. 6. Use only installation methods and materials capable of supporting four times the maximum [...]
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C561M-E (8/05) 3 DESCRIPTION The WCS1-4 is a mutliple power supply designed for indoor or outdoor applications and is ideal for use with cameras, domes, and integrated positioning systems such as Spectra ® and Esprit ® . The WCS1-4 is capable of powering up to four units and can handle pan/tilt, heater , blower , and camera operation. The WCS1-4 [...]
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4 C561M-E (8/05) INST ALLA TION MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS To mount the power supply directly to a wallboard, wall, or concrete refer to Figures 1 through 3 and do the following: 1. Remove the retaining screw from the door latch of the WCS1-4 power supply . 2. Open the door of the WCS1-4 power supply , and then remove the plug(s) from the required condu[...]
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C561M-E (8/05) 5 FUSE INST ALLA TION The WCS1-4 power supply is shipped from the factory with a 1.6-amp fuse installed for 100/120 V AC input power . T o use input power of 240 VAC, change the 1.6-amp fuse to a 500-milliamp fuse (supplied). To change the fuse remove the lid to the fuse holder (refer to figure 4) located inside the power supply and [...]
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6 C561M-E (8/05) OUTPUT WIRING To install the output wiring to the camera, dome, or positioning system, refer to Figure 4 and do the following: 1. Refer to T able A and determine the output connection needed for your camera, dome, or positioning system. Refer to Figure 4, for the proper connector strip connections. 2. Attach one output wire to eith[...]
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C561M-E (8/05) 7 CABLE CONNECTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Table A. Wiring Distances The following are the recommended maximum distances to wire the WCS1-4 to a Spectra III or Esprit positioning system. To determine the correct voltage tap: 1. Pick the unit type. 2. Find the wire gauge used (22 gauge is not recommended). 3. Determine which secondary outpu[...]
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8 C561M-E (8/05) MAINTENANCE There are no user -serviceable parts except for the fuse. If the transformer in the WCS1-4 does not work properly , the entire environmental power supply needs to be returned to the factory for repair . Refer to the Wa rranty and Return Information for instructions on returning the WCS1-4. Clean the outer surface of the[...]
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C561M-E (8/05) 9 SPECIFICA TIONS ELECTRICAL Input V oltage: Selectable 100, 120, 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz via the Primary Line Input connector strip Output V oltage/Power: Selectable 24 V AC (T ap A), 26 VAC (T ap B), or 28 VAC (T ap C) at 100 V A via the Secondary Output T ap’ s connector strip Fusing: One fuse. Select from one of the following suppli[...]
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10 C561M-E (8/05) Figure 5. WCS1-4 Dimension Drawing NOTE: VALUES IN PARENTHESES ARE CENTIMETERS; ALL OTHERS ARE INCHES. 6.50 (16.51) 5.63 (14.30) 4.50 (11.43) 6.44 5.88 (14.94) 4.00 (10.16) 7.88 (20.02) (16.36)[...]
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C561M-E (8/05) 11 W ARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMA TION ® Pelco, the Pelco logo, Spectra, Genex, Coaxitron, Legacy , Esprit, Camclosure, Spectra III, and Spectra III SE are registered trademarks of Pelco. © Copyright 2003, Pelco. All rights reserved. REVISION HISTORY Manual # Date Comments C561M 11/97 Original version. C561M-A 12/98 Changed model num[...]
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