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LED Multi SeaCam ®

Power & Light

DEEPSEA

Operator’s Manual

4033 Ruffin Road

T: (858) 576-1261 San Diego, CA www.deepsea.com
F: (858) 576-0219 92123- 1817 USA [email protected]

Rev. 08/28/18
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Specification Overview
MSC-1055 MSC-1065 MSC-2065 Standard Connector
Optical Specifications
Lens 2.8 mm, f/2.8 5 mm, f/2.8 3.0 mm, f/2.0 BH4MP
4 1
Focus Fixed focus, wide angle Fixed focus Fixed focus, wide angle
1 = Ground
Depth of Field 10 cm [4 in.] to infinity 30 cm [12 in.] to infinity 10 cm [4 in.] to infinity 3 2 2 = Power
3 = Video
FOV in Air 106º H x 78º V x 149º D 77º H x 56º V x 98º D 95º H x 75º V x 130º D 4 = Not Used
FOV in Water 77º H x 59º V x 98º D 57º H x 45º V x 71º D 75º H x 60º V x 85º D
Video Specifications *Other connectors and pin-outoptions are
1/3 inch CCD image 1/2 inch CCD image 1/3 inch CCD image available upon request.
Image Sensor
sensor sensor sensor
Number of
Pixels
537 H x 505 V (EIA)
811 H x 508 V (EIA);
795 H x 596 V (CCIR)
768 H x 494 V (NTSC);
752 H x 582 V (PAL) Dimensions
Resolution 400+ TV lines horizontal 570 TV lines horizontal 460 TV lines horizontal
6.25
Scene 158.8
4.19
0.27 Lux at f2.8 0.01 Lux at f2.8 1.1 Lux at f2.0 106.5
Illumination
Signal to Noise More than 45 dB 46 dB More than 45 dB 1.86
47.4
Video
1.0 volt peak-to-peak into 75 ohm 2.41
Output 61.2

Video
EIA (RS170) EIA (RS170) or CCIR NTSC or PAL
Format [inch]
1.24
31.6
1.36
34.6
mm
Environmental Specifications
Depth Rating 4,000 m

Operating 20º C to 40º C -10º C to 40º C -30º C to 40º C

Temp. [-4º F to 104º F] [14º F to 104º F] [-22º F to 104º F]

Electrical Specifications
11~30 VDC 11~30 VDC 11~30 VDC
Below 14 VDC, Below 14 VDC, Below 14 VDC,
Power
the LED output maybe the LED output maybe the LED output maybe
diminished. diminished. diminished.
Camera 110 mA Camera 160 mA Camera 200 mA
Current LED’s 0~250 mA LED’s 0~250 mA LED’s 0~250 mA
Total max 360 mA Total max 410 mA Total max 450 mA [inch]
LED Color Ring Green Green White
mm
Mechanical Specifications
Housing Titanium

Port Sapphire

Outer
47.4 mm [1.86 in.]
Diameter
Overall Length
106.5 mm [4.19 in.]
(w/o connector)
Weight in Air 459 g [16 oz.]

Weight in Water 112 g [4 oz.]

* Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents
Specification Overview................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents............................................................................................................................. 3
Safety Symbols................................................................................................................................ 4
General Notes and Warnings.......................................................................................................... 4
Pre and Post Dive Inspection ........................................................................................................ 4
Operation Procedures..................................................................................................................... 4
Flooding Repair Procedure............................................................................................................. 5
RMA Procedure for Repair.............................................................................................................. 5
Warranty Information....................................................................................................................... 6

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Safety Symbols
In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols are used to communicate important
safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to
avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

! WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the product or bodily harm.

CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.

This symbol means read the operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment. The operator’s manual contains important information
on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.

This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling or using this equipment to reduce the risk of
eye injury.

This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.

General Notes and the camera more tightly than can be managed by
hand, use a clean, good quality strap wrench.
Warnings
The LED Multi SeaCam supports a variety of connectors,
Pre and Post Dive
camera modules, depth ratings, and pin-outs. By looking Inspection
into the front port of the camera, the user can see the
model, depth rating, video format as well as the pin out Rinse your LED Multi SeaCam in fresh water after use
orientation. Be sure to verify pin-out orientation before in saltwater.
use. Always check to make sure that the rear bulkhead
connector assembly is secured before deployment.
It is very important when preparing the system for Before and after each deployment, check the following
deployment that the cable, at both the camera and areas for damage, wear or corrosion:
topside ends, be carefully dressed to provide complete ●●Rear bulkhead connector assembly
strain relief to the connectors. Failure of the strain relief ●●Video cable
provisions will almost certainly damage the connectors ●●Front window
and possibly other elements of the system.
Operation Procedures
DANGER
Operation Instruction
1. Prepare a power supply with 11-30 VDC output.
2. Plug the red [positive(+)] and black [negative(-)]
Do not operate any high voltage electrical equipment banana plugs of the camera cable into their
in or around water without using a Ground Fault respective jacks on the power supply.
Interrupt circuit (GFI) and an isolation transformer, 3. Plug the BNC connector on the topside of the
especially when divers are in the water. cable into the monitor or VCR video-in jack (a
BNC-to-RCA adapter may be required by the
monitor/VCR in use).
WARNING
4. Lubricate the camera bulkhead connector with an
Never place the camera in a vice or other hard
appropriate silicone lubricant (spray type rec-
clamping tool. Should it become necessary to hold

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ommended), and using a linear motion plug the 3. Pour out any water trapped in the housing.
female inline connector into the male bulkhead 4. If the camera is completely flooded, rinse the in-
connector on the back of the camera. ternal components with clean fresh water in order
5. Screw the locking sleeves together firmly (hand to minimize contamination and corrosion.
tight-do not use tools). The camera is now ready 5. Allow parts to dry in air or a convection oven set
for operation; switch the power supply ON to at 60° C (190° F). IMPORTANT! DeepSea Power
power the camera. The camera draws a maxi- & Light cannot be responsible for any damage
mum of 410mA of current during operation, and incurred during emergency field repairs. Such re-
will work when supplied between 11-30 volts DC. pairs should be undertaken only as a last resort
and by qualified personnel.
LED Ring Operation

The LED ring built into this camera will operate in four Troubleshooting
modes: Hi, Med, low, Off. The illumination is adjusted
by toggling the power to the camera on and off. If 1. If the camera stops working while underwater
camera is powered by a buffered power supply, leave assume that it has been flooded. See Flooding
switch in off position for at least 3 seconds when Repair procedure.
toggling through LED illumination levels. If power is off 2. Once it has been determined that the camera
for more than 10 seconds the camera will default to the is not flooded, or if it does not turn on during
Hi setting. pre-deployment checks, troubleshoot in the fol-
lowing sequence:
DANGER a. Check the cable/inline connector to make
sure that correct voltage and current
are being supplied, and that the correct
After each deployment, carefully check
to make sure the camera has not flooded. It is sockets are being used. See page 2 of this
possible for the camera to partially flood and then manual for electrical specs and connector
reseal itself while underwater. Upon surfacing, the pin-outs.
camera can become internally pressurized, which b. Remove the connector. Inspect the as-
may be potentially dangerous. Additionally, if the sembly for visual signs of wear. Use a
power remains on when the camera has partially multi-meter check for continuity or shorts
flooded, it is possible for electrolytic generation of in the connector. Try a spare connector, if
an explosive mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gases. available.
If a camera appears flooded upon removal from the c. Check the wires that go from the power
water, it should be treated as potentially dangerous. supply to the camera base for wear. If they
Point the camera away from persons and valuable appear worn, replace them.
equipment and make sure that the power is d. Check to make sure that the power supply
disconnected. See the Flooding Repair Procedure board is securely attached to the camera. If
for more information. it is loose, check for damage on the board.
If there appears to be no damage, reattach
the board to the camera. Try using a spare
Flooding Repair Procedure driver board if available.
e. If the camera still does not work, return it to
DSPL using the RMA Procedure.
If the camera stops working while underwater,
you should assume that it has been flooded. When
working on a potentially flooded camera, it is important
to use appropriate personal protective equipment to
include, at a minimum, eye and hand protection. RMA Procedure for Repair
1. Immediately turn off the power to the unit. Should it be necessary to return your camera to the
2. Open the housing by removing the rear end factory, follow the procedure for the Flooded Camera
cap-retaining ring. Grasp the rear end cap in one Repair above, and by leaving the connector partially
hand and the camera housing in the other. With unscrewed. For warranty and non-warranty repairs
care, separate the two components using a linear please contact DeepSea Power & Light for a RMA
motion. If required gently twist components while number prior to returning your item. Please have your
separating. light model number, serial number and any other
pertinent information along with a description of the
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problem, on hand when you call, or include them in a

fax or e-mail. When shipping your item, be sure that the
freight is pre-paid (CODs will not be accepted) and that
the RMA number is clearly printed on the outside of the
box. All shipments should be sent to the address below:

DeepSea Power & Light

Attn: RMA ####
4033 Ruffin Road
San Diego, CA 92123-1817
U.S.A
Tel: (858) 576-1261
Fax: 858-576-0219
Email: [email protected]

Warranty Information
Limited Warranty

Seller warrants that the goods (except internal electronic

components) sold under this contract will be free from
defect in material and workmanship for a period of
one year from the date of shipment from the factory,
if they have been properly used. Internal electronic
components are warranted for 90 days from the date
of shipment from the factory, if they have been properly
used. This warranty will be limited to the repair or
replacement of parts and the necessary labor and
services required to repair the goods. IT IS EXPRESSLY
AGREED THAT THIS WARRANTY WILL BE IN LIEU
OF ALL WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND IN LIEU
OF THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY. This
warranty is the exclusive and only warranty to pass with
the goods under this contract. No agent, employee, or
representative of the Seller has any authority to bind
Seller to any information, representation, or warranty
concerning the goods sold under this contract, and
unless an affirmation, representation, or warranty
made by an agent, employee, or representative is
specifically included within this contract, it will not be
enforceable by Buyer. If notice of defect is given to
DeepSea Power & Light LLC within such 90 day or one
year warranty period, the sole obligation of DeepSea
Power & Light LLC shall be to furnish new or repaired
parts free of charge in exchange for parts which have
been proved defective and does not include any other
costs such as the cost of removal of the defective part,
installation, labor, or consequential damages of any
kind, the exclusive remedy being to require DeepSea
Power & Light LLC to furnish such new parts. Under
no circumstances shall the Buyer be entitled to recover
any incidental damages as that term is defined in
Commercial Code §2715.
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