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1. Fixed Site Thermal Security Cameras Installation and Operation Manual 4 NI FLIR Systems Inc 70 Castilian Drive Camera Models Goleta CA 93117 Phone 888 747 FLIR 888 747 3547 SR 124 SR 117 SR 112 International 1 805 964 9797 SR 348 SR 334 SR 324 http www flir com SR 313 SR 309 SR 304 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc FLIR Systems Inc 70 Castilian Dr Goleta CA 93117 3027 888 747 FLIR 888 747 3547 Intl 1 805 964 9797 FAX 805 685 2711 www flir com Document Number 427 0042 00 10 Revision Date Notes 03 27 2010 Initial release 04 22 2010 Minor modifications to cover and headers 07 30 2010 Added other camera models SR 1XX and SR 3XX EXPORT RESTRICTIONS This document is controlled to FLIR Technology Level 1 The information contained in this document pertains to a dual use product controlled for export by the Export Administration Regulations EAR FLIR trade secrets contained herein are subject to disclosure restrictions as a matter of law Diversion contrary to US law is prohibited US Department of Commerce authorization is not required prior to export or transfer to foreign persons or parties unless otherwise prohibited PROPRIETARY The data in this publication shall not be disclosed without permission and shall not be duplicated used or disclosed in whole or in part except to the extent provided in any contract of which this document is ma
2. OO Analog Video OUMU ee se een a a o o a 13 g Camera MUNUN T 13 A INSTALLA FON nine inina aE 14 Al Open Camera EnClosSure ninaa a a a ce 14 AZ DIPSWICh SeUNgS mansions nes EE 15 4 3 Gamera Ty 111 Ta Nenea a a et dote 16 5 OPERATING THE SR SERIES THERMAL CAMERA c ccscesseseeeees 19 5 1 Advantages of Thermal Imaging 19 OZ T sien aT sar lele TTT 19 5 5 e lt le eT ee E lt Ters a eaii e TTT 20 54 Rial Field COmeciom PFO ecoin teen ee 20 6 CARING FOR YOUR SR SERIES THERMAL CAMERA 0 cccee 21 61 R 271 el lt 7 1 S Te san ana e Een AN Anse etc es eau 21 G2 NAINONANC cenana el dd ci ie 21 7 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS sss sss sss vse e senenn neee 22 8 SR SERIES CAMERA SPECIFIC ATIONS css vs vcve enesenn nenen e 24 8 1 SR S ries Camera Dimensions scans dant aA 25 9 REFERENCES ss sss sese seene nnan aeaee 27 Installation NOES 2 usa LR N EE nn latine delai 28 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1 1 Thermal image from SR Series camera 4 Figure 2 1 Daylight camera on left Thermal image on right 6 Figure 2 2 White Hot palette on left Black Hot palette on right T Figure 2 3 SR 35 Camera with and without the Environmental Enclosure 8 Figure 3 1 Rear view of SR Series camera iii 9 Figure 3 2 Earth Ground Connection iii 10 Figure 3 3 Serial Communications Options see eee
3. camera the terminated cable will not fit through the cable gland Be sure to properly ground the camera according to the information provided in section 3 2 Ground Connection 4 1 Open Camera Enclosure It is necessary to remove the rear of the enclosure in order to access the electrical connections It may also be necessary to remove the front of the enclosure and remove the camera from the enclosure in order to access the DIP switches Note The SR Series cameras come pre configured for RS 232 communication from the factory and the installer may change the option via a DIP switch The switch would only need to be accessed if changing from the default RS 232 to RS 422 Remove the camera from the enclosure as follows 1 Loosen the two captive hex screws from the rear of the camera enclosure using a 1 8 hex wrench as shown in Figure 3 1 2 Pull the back of the environmental enclosure off using the T handle 3 If necessary remove the two Phillips screws on the front of the enclosure as indicated in the figure below VA Remove these screws to loosen the front of the enclosure Do not loosen this screw screw not used on all models Figure 4 1 Front view of SR Series camera 4 Push the camera assembly out of the front of the enclosure from the back using the lower left and right parts of the chassis as push points The ground cable inside the enclosure may have to be temporarily disconnected from the rear plate be
4. eee 11 Figure 4 1 Front view of SR Series camera 14 Figure 4 2 Serial Communications DIP Switches VV 15 Figure 4 3 SR Series Connections see eee 17 Figure 4 4 Tongue and Groove Alignment ss 18 Figure 5 1 Backlit daylight camera on left thermal image on right 19 Figure 8 1 Camera Side VISW sese ee eee eee 26 Figure 8 2 Camera Rear View eee ee cece eeceeeeseeeeseeeseeeeseeseeessuseseeeseneeseeesanees 26 Figure 8 3 Enclosure Mounting FOOL sss eee eee eee 27 Figure 1 1 Thermal image from SR Series camera 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 4 1 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Protect Your Investment The camera should be installed by a trained professional according to local codes and industry standard safe practices Proper ESD protocol should be followed while working inside the unit The camera is a precision optical instrument and should not be exposed to excessive shock or vibration Avoid pointing the system directly at extremely high intensity radiation sources such as the sun lasers arc welders etc This warning applies whether or not the system is powered Great care should be used with your camera s optics They are delicate and can be damaged by improper cleaning Only clean the lens in the manner described in section 6 Caring for your SR series Thermal Camera Legal Considerations Camera and audio surveillance may be prohibited by laws that va
5. listed in the specifications section SR Series Camera Specifications An out of focus object may be too close to the camera and within the minimum focus distance Image too dark or too light By default the SR Series cameras use an Automatic Gain Control AGC setting that has proven to be superior for most applications but a particular installation may require an adjustment to the AGC settings For example a very cold background such as the sky could cause the camera to use a wider range than appropriate Refer to section 5 3 Configuration and Control for information about how to make adjustments to the image generated by the camera You may need to consider adjusting the AGC Region Of Interest ROI if the sky consumes a significant portion of your image because the sky is considerably colder than most terrestrial temperatures 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 22 Performance varies with time of day You may observe differences in the way the camera performs at different times of the day due to the diurnal cycle of the sun Recall that the camera produces an image based on temperature differences At certain times of the day such as just before dawn the objects in the image scene may all be roughly the same temperature compared to other times of the day Compare this to imagery right after sunset when objects in the image may be radiating heat energy that has been absorbed during the day due to solar loa
6. occur in cold environments when the heater circuits on Parameter AC Input Voltage Nominal Peak Current TRMS DC Input Voltage Nominal Peak Current TRMS 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Requirement True Power 18 to 27 VAC 2 14W 2 7 7W 2 11W 2 36W 200 850 mA 200 450 mA 200 700 mA 200 2A 2 41 9 8W 2 41 5 8W 2 41 7 5W 2 41 25 W 100 410 mA 100 240 mA 100 350 mA 100 980 mA Comment Voltage as measured at the input to the electrical interface board SR 324 334 348 112 117 124 at 24 VAC SR 313 at 24 VAC SR 309 at 24 VAC SR 304 at 24 VAC Voltage as measured at the input to the electrical interface board SR 324 334 348 112 117 124 at 24 VDC SR 313 at 24 VDC SR 309 at 24 VDC SR 304 at 24 VDC Table 2 Input Power Requirements Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 25 8 1 SR Series Camera Dimensions Lenath ecco HSS Figure 8 2 Camera Rear View Dimension All cameras except SR 304 Length 10 5 26 7 15 38 14 Width 5 0 12 7 5 0 12 7 Height 5 68 14 4 5 68 14 4 Note Values in parentheses are in centimeters all others in inches 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 26 4 00 10 08 2 00 5 08 1 00 2 54 1 00 2 54 2 00 5 08 Figure 8 3 Enclosure Mounting Foot 9 REFERENCES FLIR Standard Resolution Product Specification Document Number 4
7. of the enclosure If is it disconnected during the installation it must be reconnected For proper installation a ground connection from an external Earth ground must be connected to the Earth Ground Lug as shown in Figure 3 2 Earth Ground Connection Typically the Earth ground connection will be part of the power cable bundle Internal Ground connection Earth Ground Lug External Chassis Ground connection Power Supply shield drain wire Figure 3 2 Earth Ground Connection 3 3 Input Power The SR Series cameras operate on either 24VDC or 24VAC power nominal Refer to the section titled SR Series Camera Specifications for additional power requirements The cameras provide screw terminals for receiving tinned leads for input power The power cable should be twisted pair or triple with an overall shield or conduit connected to the enclosure rear panel ground lug as described in the previous section The system is fuse protected against over voltage conditions A blown fuse is an indication either that the circuit has been overloaded or that a short circuit has occurred somewhere in the circuit A wiring problem may be placing too much of a load on the circuit if a fuse blows after plugging in or turning on the camera Before replacing the fuse it is important to identify what has caused it to fail 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 10 Prior to changing a fuse turn off the electrical circu
8. surveillance in environments where traditional CCTV security camera performance suffers such as in shadows backlit scenes or through foliage Figure 5 1 Backlit daylight camera on left thermal image on right Observe that the setting sun in the backlit image on the left makes it difficult to discern any objects of interest the thermal image on the right is not affected by the bright sun and therefore provides detail and contrast The SR Series is designed to be a drop in replacement for current systems employing daylight cameras Initial setup of the system includes connecting power supply leads for the input power and a BNC cable for monitoring output video Optionally a serial cable can be connected to allow control of the camera settings 5 2 Thermal Imaging The SR Series camera is a state of the art thermal imaging system that will provide you with excellent night visibility and situational awareness without any form of natural or artificial illumination The SR Series camera is easy to use but you should take a moment to carefully read this section so you fully understand how to interpret what you are seeing on your display and how to use the controls 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 19 While the imagery you will see on the monitor may at first look similar to ordinary black and white daylight video as you get familiar with the camera you will appreciate the characteristics that make th
9. the Windows based graphical user interface which allows the user to operate the following functions or features e Digital zoom 2X 4X 1 The software is also known as the Tau GUI Tau is the name of the FLIR microbolometer thermal imaging core used in the SR Series cameras 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 6 e Selectable Automatic Gain Control AGC and Dynamic Detail Enhancement DDE settings for optimization of video imagery e Camera Palette also known as Polarity by default the White Hot palette is used alternatively the Black Hot palette displays warmer objects as black or dark rather than white or light shades Additional pseudo color palettes are available using the application software supplied with the camera Refer to the Tau Camera User s Manual TAU 0035 00 10 for more information about specific camera settings The software and the manual are available on the CD shipped with the camera or from the FLIR web site http www flir com cvs cores resources Figure 2 2 White Hot palette on left Black Hot palette on right 2 2 SR Series Camera Models The cameras are available with a choice of lenses for short medium and long range surveillance capability All SR series cameras can be used on a fixed mount or pan tilt platform and provide crisp clear thermal imagery in total darkness light fog or smoke SR 348 48 x 39 9mm SR 324 24 x 19 19 mm 427 0042 00 10 Re
10. to direct sun without the sun shroud installed 6 2 Maintenance If you have a problem with your thermal camera do not attempt to repair it yourself The SR Series camera core is a sealed unit and cannot be opened or serviced in the field Consult your installation dealer or FLIR Systems Inc for repair information Lens Cleaning Materials Optical grade tissue e g Edmund Industrial Optics P N 52105 or any similar product Pure water de ionized or other Isopropyl alcohol IPA Saturate a piece of the lens tissue with the water and drape it over the lens Let the surface tension of the water pull the tissue onto the lens surface and then drag the tissue across the lens surface Repeat several times with different pieces of tissue Repeat the same step using IPA instead of water Drag the final piece of tissue over the lens several times to prevent pooling which could leave a residue behind 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 21 7 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS Video not displayed on monitor If the camera will not produce an image check the video connection at the camera and at your display If the connectors appear to be properly engaged but the camera still does not produce an image ensure that power has been properly applied to the camera and the fuse is not blown Cycle power to the camera and listen for the FFC shutter to click Absence of this sound is an indication of lack of power or a bad power
11. two components together and ensure the O ring is seated properly 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 17 Bracket Tongue 7 Enclosure Groove L Figure 4 4 Tongue and Groove Alignment 5 Secure the front cover to the enclosure using the included screws If the ground cable inside the enclosure was disconnected reconnect it to the ground lug on the rear plate of the enclosure Connect the Earth Ground lead to the Earth Ground Lug on the inside of the rear of the enclosure refer to Figure 3 2 Earth Ground Connection 6 Insert the enclosure sled and rear plate into the enclosure body Press the two components together and ensure the O ring is seated properly Secure the rear plate to the enclosure with the captive hex head screws 7 Eliminate almost all of cable slack inside the enclosure Now tighten the cable glands on the rear of the enclosure to create an appropriate seal 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 18 5 OPERATING THE SR SERIES THERMAL CAMERA 5 1 Advantages of Thermal Imaging Originally developed for the military thermal imaging cameras are now deployed in numerous commercial applications where it is impractical or too expensive to use active illumination lights They are perfect for wide area surveillance in critical infrastructure or high value residence installations where lighting is unwelcome or impractical The cameras also provide improved daytime
12. 27 0014 00 09 FLIR Tau GUI User s Manual Document Number TAU 0035 00 10 Pelco EH2500 Series Enclosure Product Specification NTSC EIA 170 PAL CCIR 624 MIL STD 810E Environmental Testing MIL STD 188 124B Grounding Bonding and Shielding IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures IP Code IEC 60068 2 64 Environmental Testing Part 2 Vibration testing Cenelec EN61326 CE Mark Class A FCC Part 15 Subpart A EMI EMC Grounding Practices IEEE Std 1100 The Emerald Book National Electrical Code NEC 70 1996 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 27 Installation Notes 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 28 FLIR VE World Leader in Thermal Imaging Support If you have questions that are not covered in this manual or need service contact FLIR Customer Support at 1 805 964 9797 for additional information prior to returning your SR Series Thermal Camera In the US you can also reach FLIR Customer Support at 888 747 FLIR 747 3547 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 29
13. FLIR Systems Inc offers a comprehensive selection of training courses to help you to get the best performance and value from your thermal imaging camera You can find out more at the FLIR training web page http www flir com training 5 3 Configuration and Control Through a serial communications interface there are various settings available to the user in order to optimize image quality for particular applications These settings are accessible using a standard serial cable refer to the appropriate installation section for cable pin outs Note The SR Series cameras come pre configured for RS 232 communication from the factory by default and the installer may change the communications to RS 422 via a DIP switch The SR Series may be controlled by a PC running a Windows based software application known as the FLIR Camera Controller GUI For information on how to use the software refer to the user guide included with the software The software user manual and software updates are also available from the FLIR web site http www flir com cvs cores resources 5 4 Flat Field Correction FFC Periodically the image will momentarily freeze for a fraction of a second while the camera performs a flat field correction A shutter activates inside the camera and provides a target of uniform temperature allowing the camera to correct for ambient temperature changes and provide the best possible image Through the software user interface the fre
14. al Communications Options 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 11 The serial cable should be 100 ohm impedance twisted pair with an overall shield For RS 232 the cable length should be no longer than 50 feet for RS 422 the cable should be no longer than 4000 feet Many laptops may not have a standard 9 pin serial port and therefore a device such as a USB serial adaptor may be needed 3 5 Sealed Cable Glands Cables enter the SR Series cameras through liquid tight compression glands f Be sure to insert the cables through the cable glands on the rear of the enclosure before terminating and connecting to the camera the terminated BNC video cable will not fit through the cable gland The camera power cable and serial cable if used should be inserted through the cable gland on the left of the rear of the enclosure and the video cable should be inserted through the cable gland on the right Leave the glands loosened until the cable installation has been completed SEALING NUT Inspect and install gland fittings with suitable leak sealant and tighten to ensure water tight connection The gland generally will not tighten flush against the back plate Water intrusion at the gland seals due to improper installation will void the warranty An example of a suitable leak sealant is DuPont RectorSeal T plus 2 non hardening paste type pipe sealant with Teflon In order to maintain a prope
15. board If the camera still does not produce an image have an authorized service representative make the appropriate repairs Noisy image A noisy image is usually attributed to a cable problem too small in diameter too long or inferior quality or the cable is picking up electromagnetic interference EMI from another device Although coax cable has built in losses the longer the cable is or the smaller the wire gauge thickness the more severe the losses become and the higher the signal frequency the more pronounced the losses Unfortunately this is one of the most common and unnecessary problems currently plaguing video security systems as a whole Cable characteristics are determined by a number of factors core material dielectric material and shield construction among others and must be carefully matched to the specific application Moreover the transmission characteristics of the cable will be influenced by the physical environment through which the cable is run and the method of installation Use only high quality cable and be careful to match the cable to the environment indoor or outdoor For long distance cable transmissions consider using fiber optics baluns video amplifiers or IP video encoders to improve the quality of transmission Image out of focus The camera systems have a fixed focus lens focused at infinity at the factory and the lens focus is not field adjustable Each camera has a minimum focus distance as
16. d and to learn how you can become a FLIR authorized Installer Take care during installation to avoid scratching the camera lens Do not expose the camera to direct sun for long periods without the sun shroud installed 3 1 Accessing the Electrical Connections Power and Video cable optional serial gland communications cable gland T handle Retention screws P Figure 3 1 Rear view of SR Series camera It is necessary to remove the rear of the enclosure in order to access the electrical connections The SR Series provides electrical contacts in the form of screw terminal jacks allowing it to receive 16 24 AWG tinned leads from the power supply and serial communication interface 3 2 Ground Connection The SR Series cameras have grounding and surge protection to provide further immunity from high current transients that can occur in installations that are subject to electrical storms and or nearby lightning events In order to ensure CE and FCC compliance as well as to protect against these high current events installers are required to provide an Earth connection to a specific connection on the camera Note a ground connection to the exterior of the camera for example to the mounting foot is insufficient 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc When the camera is shipped from FLIR an internal ground wire green connects the interface board to the Earth Ground Lug located on the inside of the rear
17. de a part This restriction does not limit the customer s right to use information contained in this document if it is obtainable from another source without restriction The data subject to this restriction are contained in all sheets of this document and related drawings and document specifications herein FLIR reserves the right to make changes to its products or specifications at any time without notice in order to improve design or performance and to supply the best possible product COPYRIGHT Copyright FLIR Systems Inc All rights reserved This publication or any parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form without the express written permission of FLIR Systems Inc Pelco is a registered trademark of Pelco Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS mm nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnemaumanmanmumanmanmemanmanmanmenmemanmannennenne 5 2 INTRODUCTION nn nan te nes dans teen a dites 6 2 1 SR Series Camera Models Error Bookmark not defined 22 SOMA MOIE CONO ES a ent or ce na 6 23 Gamer ENCIOS ET RER A en anti de T 24 Package a en enian a N EON 8 3 INSTALLA FON OVERVIEW sicoiir anA 9 3 1 Accessing the Electrical Connections 9 32 Ground CONNECTION ra ne IAN 9 S05 INPUT POMNET HR a E EE 10 KE Seal COMMUNIC CaO S eaaa a A E an ed nl 11 39 Seded Cable SANS Ra dead ENTA 12
18. ding Greater temperature differences in the scene generally will allow the camera to produce high contrast imagery Note Under conditions such as just before dawn when it appears the camera has low contrast due to many objects at roughly the same temperature typically inanimate objects a person or an animal walking through the scene during this time will be quite noticeable and cause the AGC to produce a high contrast image Eastern or Western Exposure Some users will choose to mount the camera pointing directly east or west and this may cause the sun to be in the field of view during certain portions of the day We do not recommend intentionally viewing the sun but looking at the sun will not permanently damage the sensor However it may cause image anomalies and it may take some time for the camera to recover The amount of time needed for recovery will depend on how long the camera was exposed to the sun The longer the exposure the longer the recovery time needed Image freezes By design the camera image will freeze momentarily on a periodic basis during the Flat Field Correction FFC cycle Refer to section 5 4 Flat Field Correction FFC for more information about this It is possible to change the interval used for FFC with the FLIR Camera Controller GUI refer to the Tau User s Manual for more information The software is included in CD form with the SR Series camera but can also be downloaded at http www flir com cvs core
19. ermal imaging distinct A few tips on how to interpret some of the imagery will help you to make the most of your system The thermal imager inside the camera does not sense light like conventional cameras it senses heat or temperature differences As you experiment with the system during daylight and nighttime operation you will notice differences in the picture quality this is normal The camera senses small differences in apparent radiation from the objects in view and in white hot mode displays them as either white or lighter shades of gray for warmer objects and black or darker shades of gray for colder objects Your thermal imaging camera relies on the fact that all objects even very cold objects like ice emit thermal energy in the portion of the infrared spectrum that this camera can see the long wave infrared LWIR Therefore unlike an illuminated infrared camera a thermal imaging camera does not need an additional active illumination source and images based on directly radiated rather than reflected energy This is why you will see hot objects such as exhaust stacks or vehicle engines that appear white or black or red depending on the video image mode selected while the puddles of water and other cold objects appear dark or cool Scenes with familiar objects will be easy to interpret with some experience The camera automatically optimizes the image to provide you with the best contrast in most conditions
20. fore removing the camera 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 14 4 2 DIP Switch Settings The serial protocol RS 232 or RS 422 is configurable via a DIP switch on the cameras Enables 100 ohm Removes termination resistor termination resistor set to Off for RS 232 set to On for RS communications 422 2 Enables RS 232 Enables RS 422 communication communication Note Daisy chaining of cameras point to multi point configuration is not supported and the termination resistor should always be enabled On for RS 422 and disabled Off for RS 232 ooo acsee Co ma Toe m iia me R E SW 4 i RS 422 BIR SET iet sin Z Es La 4 d SW 1 RS 232 ta o af w TALI LI L a B 1 gt e N WW W ee Figure 4 2 Serial Communications DID Switches 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 15 4 3 Camera installation Instructions for connecting the power video and communication leads to the camera are given below The power and serial communication leads attach to a detachable connector which is inserted into a mating connector on the interface board as shown in Figure 4 3 SR Series Connections The power and serial communication leads attach to the detachable connector according to Table 1 Power and Serial Pin Designations Note the pin numbers are not designated on the connector Connector Used for Power or Se
21. it or completely disconnect the camera Make certain that no dangerous condition exists before restoring power Replace the fuse with a fuse that is of the same rating and proper for the circuit Never use anything other than a fuse of proper rating 3 4 Serial Communications For serial communications there are several choices available to the installer and the camera user If the camera is configured for RS 232 protocol then it may be directly attached to a PC or laptop running the FLIR Camera Controller graphical user interface GUI software which is included with the camera or downloaded from the FLIR website If the camera is configured for RS 422 then a communication protocol converter also known as a serial 232 422 converter can be used to connect to a laptop or PC running the appropriate GUI software allowing a longer cable run The following diagram illustrates these communication options Video Laptop or PC running GUI Camera configured For RS 232 RS 232 cable 7 This cable can be up to 50 feet per spec Video Camera configured F For RS 422 iS j RS 422 i RS 232 cable cable j RS 422 RS 232 This cable can be up to 4000 feet Converter Laptop or PC running GUI Video This cable can be up to 4000 feet Camera configured 2 r Power mn Laptop yng For RS 232 A B ie s o RS 422 _RS 232 E gt cable cable RS 422 RS 232 Converters Figure 3 3 Seri
22. nto day allowing you to see intruders invisible to the naked eye SR Series cameras create video images from infrared thermal energy heat and perform well at night and day in good weather and bad The SR Series thermal surveillance camera system is intended for various commercial and industrial applications including security and surveillance Figure 2 1 Daylight camera on left Thermal image on right Observe that the image on the left from an ordinary daylight camera is obscured by fog the thermal image on the right provides clear details The SR Series camera is designed for simple intuitive installation and operation Each model is based on the widely deployed uncooled microbolometer imaging core from FLIR known as Tau All cameras include FLIR s advanced image processing techniques which deliver excellent contrast regardless of scene dynamics Unlike other night vision systems that require low amounts of light to generate an image the SR Series thermal imagers need no light at all 2 1 Serial Remote Control The SR Series cameras support serial communication for control of camera features The serial standard is user configurable to the RS 232 or RS 422 signaling standard via a DIP switch inside the camera Each camera is pre configured at the factory to support RS 232 The camera ships with a CD ROM that includes the SR Series control software known as the FLIR Camera Controller GUI Users can control the camera through
23. oper termination of cables is essential to a system s reliable performance The end point of any video cable run must be terminated in 75 ohms Usually the cable run will end at the monitor which will ensure that this requirement is met 3 Camera Mounting Mounting the SR Series camera is accomplished using the 14x20 tripod mount holes on the underside of the enclosure foot FLIR Systems recommends using the supplied hardware The dimensions of the camera mounting foot are provided in the section titled SR Series Camera Specifications for reference The enclosure can be mounted via the enclosure foot to a wall mount ceiling or pedestal mount or a pan tilt mechanism on a wall or ceiling The enclosure should be attached by a minimum of two 4x20 fasteners For further mounting instructions see the documentation accompanying the fixed or pan tilt mount The screws that attach the camera enclosure to its foot are 3 32 head hex screws The screws that attach the sun shield to the foot are 9 64 hex head screws 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 13 4 INSTALLATION Prior to installing the SR Series camera be sure to review the general installation procedures given above Each camera system has a fixed focus lens and it is not necessary to adjust the focus when the camera is installed Be sure to insert the cables through the cable glands on the rear of the enclosure before terminating and connecting to the
24. quency of the FFC can be modified and the FFC warning indication can be disabled 7 Also known as the Tau GUI 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 20 6 CARING FOR YOUR SR SERIES THERMAL CAMERA Your SR series camera images through a lens that is made from material that is transparent to long wave infrared energy This lens is designed for the harsh outdoor environment and has a coating for durability but may require occasional cleaning FLIR Systems Inc suggests that you clean the lens when image quality degradation is noticed or excessive contaminant build up is seen on the lens The camera housing has a durable coating and the rugged protective window is designed to withstand normal cleaning Rinse the camera housing with low pressure fresh water to keep it clean If the front window of the camera gets water spots wipe it with a clean soft cotton cloth dampened with fresh water If the window requires further cleaning use a soft moist cotton based cloth with isopropyl alcohol or dish soap Do not use abrasive materials such as paper or scrub brushes as this will possibly damage the lens by scratching it Only clean the lens when you can visually see contamination on the surface 6 1 Temperature The SR Series camera has an operating temperature range of 40 to 55 C Choose an installation location so that the camera is not subject to temperature extremes that exceed this range Do not expose the camera
25. r seal each cable gland should contain a single cable sheath Installing more than one cable bundle in the cable seal may compromise the seal If separate cables are to be used for power and serial communications the gland should be changed to a Heyco type multi hole NPT hub with the hole size dependent on the cable outside diameter http www heyco com FLIR Systems Inc recommends a minimum cable diameter of 1 4 through the cable glands in order to maintain adequate environmental sealing 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 12 3 6 Analog Video Output The analog video signal is accessed via a standard coaxial cable BNC connector and meets the requirements of NTSC or PAL video standards depending on the configuration ordered The analog video signal is intended to drive video coaxial cable RG 59 or equivalent and is designed to transmit a 75 ohm load with minimum signal loss Excessive signal loss and reflection occurs if cable rated for other than 75 ohms is used Cable characteristics are determined by a number of factors core material dielectric material and shield construction among others and must be carefully matched to the specific application Moreover the transmission characteristics of the cable will be influenced by the physical environment through which the cable is run and the method of installation In video security systems camera signals must travel from the camera to the monitor Pr
26. rial DB 9 Comments Pin Communications pot Serial 2 RS 422 Tx RS 232 Transmit Data TD 2 Serial 7 RS 422 Txt 3 Serial 3 RS 422 Rx RS 232 Receive Data RD i O1 Serial 8 RS 422 Rx p 5 Serial 5 Signal Ground 6 Power __ Power DC or AC neutral 7 Power __ Power DC or AC line Power Be sure to connect the ground to the lug inside the rear cover as shown in Figure 3 2 Earth Ground Connection Table 1 Power and Serial Pin Designations 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 16 BNC connector for video output Ground lua Power and serial connections Figure 4 3 SR Series Connections Installation Steps 1 Route the RG 59 video cable through the right hand gland when viewing from the rear on the rear enclosure cover and crimp the connector to the end of the cable Connect the cable to the BNC bulkhead connector 2 If necessary set the SW1 DIP Switches according to the preferred RS 232 or RS 422 configuration 3 Make sure that the O rings supplied on the front and rear covers of the camera enclosure are free of dirt and debris before reassembly The O rings are lubricated with silicone grease 4 Insert the SR Series camera assembly into the front of the enclosure aligning the tongue on the underside of the interface board bracket with the groove on the inside bottom of the enclosure as shown in Figure 4 4 Press the
27. ry from country to country Check the laws in your local region before using this product for surveillance purposes Support If you have questions that are not covered in this manual or need service contact FLIR Customer Support at 805 964 9797 for additional information prior to returning your SR Series Thermal Camera In the US you can also reach FLIR Customer Support at 888 747 FLIR 747 3547 Important All thermal imaging systems are subject to export control Export outside of the US is controlled by the US Government Please refer to your FLIR regional sales office or authorized FLIR distributor reseller for transfers outside of the US and for export compliance information concerning your application or geographic area This equipment must be disposed of as electronic waste Contact your nearest FLIR representative for instructions on how to return the product to FLIR for proper disposal 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 5 2 INTRODUCTION The SR Series Thermal Camera you have purchased is a sophisticated thermal imaging camera that provides excellent night visibility and situational awareness even in absolute darkness The camera has a standard video output that works with digital video recording devices video motion detection software or off the shelf video encoders FLIR s powerful SR Series thermal security cameras compliment and complete your security camera network They turn night i
28. s resources software tau 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 23 8 SR SERIES CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Feature AN cameras except SR 304 Ran Focal Length SR 304 100 mm SR 309 50 mm SR 313 35 mm SR 324 112 19 mm SR 334 117 13 mm SR 348 124 9 mm Minimum Focus SR 304 160 meters SR 309 36 meters SR 313 26 meters SR 324 112 10 meters SR 334 117 4 4 meters SR 348 124 2 1 meters Input power 14V to 32VDC Voltages as measured at the input to the 18V to 27VAC electrical interface board Fuse 4 Amp fast blow mini blade fuse Ex Bussman BK ATM 4 or equivalent Description FUSE 4AMP 32VOLT BLADE TYPE Operating Temp 40 C to 55 C 40 F to 131 F Range Storage 50 to 85 C Temperature Environmental Rating Lens Heater Thermostat controlled controlled Analog video Re or PAL EIA 170 or CCIR 624 respectively Fixed focus no adjustment needed Serial interface RS 232 RS 422 DIP switch configurable User Control FLIR Camera Controller GUI Windows based software 7 Minimum distance at which target will be in focus 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc Note These specifications are subject to change without notice Input Power The electrical interface board provides a screw terminal jack for receiving 14 to 28 gauge tinned leads for input power The following table describes the input power requirements at 25 C Peak ratings can
29. vision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 7 2 3 Camera Enclosures SR Series cameras are packaged in environmental enclosures that meet IP66 test standards Refer to section 8 SR Series Camera Specifications for additional information The camera s sun shroud around the enclosure helps regulate the camera temperature in direct sun installations Each camera uses an athermalized lens and a lens heater to provide sharp imagery in all temperature and weather conditions ensuring a clear lens and high quality infrared video even in extremely cold environments Figure 2 3 SR 309 Camera with and without the Environmental Enclosure 2 4 Package Contents Refer to the Shipping Check List that is shipped with each camera for a description of the parts and components that are included with the camera If there is any discrepancy between the list and the contents of your shipment please contact FLIR Systems Customer Support immediately using the contact information at the front of this manual 427 0042 00 10 Revision 120 Copyright 2010 FLIR Systems Inc 3 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW General installation information for all SR series cameras is given below If you have a question regarding installation or operation of your SR Series camera contact FLIR Systems Inc Customer Support using the contact information at the front of this manual Check out our training web site http www flir com training to get information on courses offere

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