Controller

1. Does the Tracam Q2 Controller have proportional drive capability?

Yes. All axes of movement have variable speed control. When using the Tracam Q2 Controller and its dual proportional joysticks the operator is easily able to make the finest adjustments of position and speed.

2. How many Tracam® VTUs can be operated with one Controller?

This is determined by the video management system. In theory the number of cameras is unlimited but in practice there are limits. The Tracam controller is address limited to 99 by software.

3. How many Presets can be stored in the Controller as System Presets?

255 System presets.

4. What are the maximum and minimum dwell times on presets in tours?

The maximum dwell time at a preset position is 18 hrs. The minimum can be as required to suit the customers operational requirements.

5. How many preset positions are possible in one tour?

There are 15 tours. Each tour may have up to 100 presets linked in the sequence.

6. Can the Tracam® Controller drive other cameras?

Yes. The Tracam® Q2 Controller has a growing library of key manufacturer protocols. Please contact Lextar for the latest update.

Track

1. What colour is the Track?

The Track can be supplied in black or white powder coated finish or in a raw (natural) metal finish.

2. Can Tracam® be designed with corners?

Tracam® is the only track mounted camera system that can be designed with corners. Tracam® is proven to traverse corners of only 400mm (16") radius and any angle up to 180°.

3. What type of ceilings can the system be mounted to?

Almost any type of ceiling structure can be used to support a Tracam® system. Structural rigidity I obtained from the roofing supports (red iron) or next story floor structure.

Please obtain engineering advice if you have any concerns.

4. What is the voltage of the track rails?

36vDC on the track rails. The system will operate with a track voltage between 20 and 40vDC.

5. What is the strength of the cowling?

The cowling substrate is a PETG or polycarbonate sheet. Both satisfy standards set by UL.

Polycarbonate - Impact tested to standard DIN 53453; Tension strength tested to 60N/mm2 (standard 53455).

6. Can the camera be seen through the cowling?

The camera (VTU) typically cannot be seen but this is dependant on the lighting conditions and installation design.

7. What effect does the tinted cowling have on the camera performance?

The effect will vary according to lighting conditions and the type of camera specified. The light tint will cause a 1 f stop reduction and the dark tint 2 f stops.

8. Is it easy to access the VTU after it has been installed?

Yes. The cowling can be released on one side by popping the side clip and it will hang in position while maintenance is performed.

9. Can the system be used externally?

No. the system is designed for internal use only (but keep an eye on "What's New")

10. Can the system go up/down inclines?

Tracam® can climb slight inclines, with reduced speed up the inclines.

11. Can the system be mounted vertically?

No.

Video Transport Unit

1. Does the VTU have variable drive speed?

Yes, all the VTUs have variable drive speed capability.

2. What is the Maximum Drive speed?

The maximum drive speed is model dependent.

3. Where are presets stored?

Due to Tracam's bi-directional data control, presets may be stored at the controller or at the camera. Systems presets are stored in the controller while camera presets are stored on the VTU.

4. How many Camera presets can be stored?

The number of camera presets is model dependent.

5. Is pan and tilt variable speed?

Yes.

6. What is the maximum Pan and Tilt speed?

Pan 220 degrees per second

Tilt 60 degrees per second

Speed may vary slightly dependent on the dome camera used

7. What is the image quality of the video?

High resolution video in PAL and NTSC formats (more than 450 lines).

8. Does the system have auto focus cameras/lenses?

Yes.

9. What type of camera can be installed?

American Dynamics, Panasonic speed domes - more to come.

10. Is there any operational noise?

The system is very quiet but there is some motor/mechanical noise. This may or may not be discernible, dependent upon the location and the distance from the track to the floor.

11. How many VTUs can be mounted on the track?

Usually one, but the Mult-T-Cam® system allows up to 3 VTUs to be mounted on the one track.

12. Is the VTU power supply a multi standard power supply?

Yes, it is suitable for 110, 220, 240 Vac and 50 or 60Hz.

13. Where is the VTU power supply mounted?

The VTU Power Supply and Interface box is typically installed within 3 metres of the track start and in close proximity to 110/220/240v single phase power. This distance may be extended. With cables running in steel conduit, the PSI may be located up to 30m or 100ft from the start of the track.

System

1. What is the weight of the system?

The weight of each system component is as listed below:

2. How many wires are needed in the data cable?

Tracam ® is typically configured for 2 wire RS-485 but Tracam® is also compatible to 4 wire RS-422 protocols. Three pair twisted shielded cable is recommended, having one or two spare twisted pairs on-hand is always good practice.

3. What is the maximum cable length from track to controller?

The maximum video cable run is 300m using RG59u coaxial cable. The maximum data cable run is 1000m using Cat 5 data cable.

4. What category of cable is used between the control room and the Power Supply Interface Unit?

Data Cable: Category 5 shielded, 24 AWG
Video Cable: RG59U, 70 OHM coax

5. Can Tracam® interface with an existing CCTV system?

Tracam® can interface with most major CCTV systems. Tracam® is supplied standard with a comprehensive library of compatible protocols including Sensormatic, American Dynamics, Pelco, VCL, Ademco, Panasonic, Kalatel and 360 Vision.

6. How many alarm inputs can be interfaced to Tracam®?

Eight (8) alarm inputs can be interfaced to the Q2 Tracam Controller as standard and a further 4 may be connected to each PSI. With an alarm expansion module this may be extended to a further 128 alarm inputs.

7. Is the Tracam® system EMC rated?

Tracam® has Class "B" EMC rating.

8. Can the system be rated to EMC Class "A"?

Possibly. As each system varies with track length and cable run, an EMC Class "A" rating may be obtainable, providing the customer pays any additional costs.

9. Can the system be fitted with remote monitoring?

Yes, remote monitoring is available.

10. What is the operating temperature range of the system?

-10° C to +45° C

11. Is the system lightning protected?

The Tracam® system is surge protected and surpasses EMC susceptibility and static immunity tests.

12. Can the system signals be intercepted or jammed?

Normal methods of intercepting or jamming are not possible. The system operation can be stopped by removing power. This can be overcome by providing a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).

13. How often does the system need to be serviced?

Servicing is dependent upon use. An annual service routine is recommended for the typical system.

14. What is the warranty period of the Tracam® System?

12 months.

15. Who can install Tracam®?

Tracam® can be installed by Lextar and its distributors or by the customer's existing (or proposed) security system provider after system installation training by Lextar.

16. Who conducts the servicing and maintenance?

Tracam® can be maintained by Lextar and our Distributors or by the customer's existing security system provider after system training by Lextar (See Contact for Distributor details).

17. Who conducts the training of technicians?

Training is carried out by Lextar or a Lextar approved trainer.

General

1. Where is Tracam® manufactured?

Tracam® is manufactured by Lextar in Brisbane, Australia.

2. What is the turn around time on faulty units returned to Lextar for repair?

Lextar offers a 30 day in house turnaround time on facility equipment returned for repair.

3. What is the quality standard of the system?

The system is built to ISO9000 and Lextar's Quality Control procedures.

4. Does Lextar hold any accreditation for the Tracam® system?

Tracam® has been tested to and exceeds ETRS Extended Reliability testing and has obtained EMC Class "B", FCC, CE and CÖ accreditation. Tracam® also has UL 60950 safety certification.

5. How much coverage can I expect with Tracam®?

A correctly installed Tracam® system can provide better than 95% coverage of the area to be monitored. The application will determine the amount of coverage desired.

6. What are the cost benefits of Tracam®?

Cost savings over conventional colour PTZ domes with the same coverage can exceed 30% depending on the installation.

7. Is the system easy to operate?

With the reduced number of components, the system is much easier to operate than conventional complex CCTV systems. The user interface is optimised when using the dual joystick provided by Tracam® 's Q2 controller.

8. What is the average delivery time after an order is placed?

Depending on your systems design and needs Lextar can ship a Tracam® system within three to six weeks of receiving your official order.

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