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    C1463M-A (12/00) PDF8 Series Pendant Fixed Mount Dome ® 3500 Pelco Way Clovis, CA 93612-5699 USA In North America & Canada: Tel (800) 289-9100 FAX (800) 289-9150 DataFAX (800) 289-9108 International Customers: Tel +1(559) 292-1981 FAX +1(559) 348-1120 DataFAX +1(559) 292-0435 PelcoEurope BV Dillenburg Center Dillenburgstraat 5F 5652 AM Eindhov[...]

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    Figure 2. Camera and Lens Installation TIL T T ABLE ASSEMBL Y ADJUSTMENT BOL T TIL T T ABLE VIEWING DOME TIL T T ABLE RET AINING CLIP POSITIONING RIVETS HOLE PIN BEZEL Figure 3. Acrylic V iewing Dome Installation Figure 4. Lower Dome and Bezel Installation Camera and Lens Installation 1 Refer to Figure 2 and attach the tilt table assembly to the ba[...]

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    Wire Gauge Maximum distance from transformer to load T able B. 24 V AC Wiring Distances The following are the recommended maximum distances for 24 V AC applications and are calculated with a 10-percent voltage drop. (T en percent is generally the maximum allowable voltage drop for AC-powered devices.) T otal 20 18 16 14 12 10 vA (0.5 mm 2 ) (1.0 mm[...]

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    WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of shipment. Excep- tions to this warranty are as noted below: • Three years on Genex ® Series (multiplexers, server , and keyboard). • T wo years on cameras and all standard motorized or fi[...]