F-Series - Installation Manual
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1. amp FLIR Installation Manual F Series 2013 FLIR Commercial Systems Inc All rights reserved worldwide No parts of this manual in whole or in part may be copied photocopied translated or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without the prior written permission of FLIR Commercial Systems Inc Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of FLIR Commercial Systems Inc and or its subsidiaries All other trademarks trade names or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective owners This product is protected by patents design patents patents pending or design patents pending The contents of this document are subject to change FLIR Commercial Systems Inc 70 Castilian Drive Goleta CA 93117 Phone 888 747 FLIR 888 747 3547 International 1 805 964 9797 http www flir com Important Instructions and Notices to the User Modification of this device without the express authorization of FLIR Commercial Systems Inc may void the user s authority under FCC rules to operate this device Modification of this device without the express authorization of FLIR Commercial Systems Inc may void the user s authority under the FCC Rules to operate this device Note 1 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 o2. In this case the installer may want to configure parameters such as the address of the camera the baud rate and so on On Nexus IP cameras that support serial communications these parameters can be set through software using a web browser For a camera installed in an IP network the camera will commonly be controlled over Ethernet by a PC or laptop running FLIR Sensors Manager FSM or a third party Video Management System VMS software FSM is an integral part of the Nexus architecture it is a client program that communicates with the Nexus Server on the camera It allows control of the camera and video streaming and many other sophisticated functions In many cases a camera will be installed with both serial and Ethernet communications As such the camera can be controlled by means of a serial device or through software When someone tries to control the camera with a serial device at the same time as someone does through the software IP interface the serial device takes priority 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 1 Basic Operation and Configuration Not all parameter settings are described in this manual If you need help during the configuration process contact your local FLIR representative or call 888 747 3547 inside the US 2 1 3 Serial Communications Cameras that have a serial interface support a limited set of pan tilt zoom and focus commands over RS 422 or RS 232 serial communications using common protocols Pelco
3. Version 170 Mar 2014 2 2 Basic Operation and Configuration Even if using analog video and serial communications in the final installation it is a good idea to test the IP communications when performing the bench test If any image adjustments are necessary they can be done using a web browser over the IP connection and saved as power on default settings With the camera powered up analog video can be tested at the BNC connectors Connect the camera video output to a video monitor and confirm the live video is displayed on the monitor If using serial communications connect the serial cable from the camera to a serial device such as a keyboard and confirm that the camera is responding to serial commands Before using serial communications it may be necessary to configure the serial device interface to operate with the camera When the camera is turned on the video temporarily displays system information including the serial number IP address Pelco address and the Baud rate For example SIN 1234567 IP Addr 192 168 250 116 PelcoD Addr 1 9600 SW 2 2 1 Test and Configuration Steps Assuming the existing network uses IP addresses that are unique and different than the default address on the camera configuring the camera for IP communications generally involves the following steps Step 1 Connect the Ethernet port to an IP network that is isolated from the existing camera network for example a standalone switch Step 2 Co
4. D or Bosch By default the camera is configured for RS 422 standard 9600 Baud 8 bits no parity 1 stop bit using the Pelco D protocol and address 1 2 1 4 Ethernet Communications The camera has an Ethernet connection that allows streaming video over an IP network as well as configuration and control of the camera It is possible to stream video and control the camera as it is from the factory without making any configuration changes However in most cases the camera will have at least some configuration changes to allow it to connect with other devices on the existing network Once the camera is connected to a network and powered on the user can choose to use either a web browser or the FLIR Sensors Manager FSM software to view the video and control the camera The FSM software is included with the camera and can be run under Microsoft Windows Refer to the FSM User Manual for details about using the software the manual is available from the Windows Start menu once the software is installed With the latest version of camera firmware a web browser can be used to operate the camera view video pan tilt zoom and so on and it can be used to make configuration changes This manual has basic configuration information refer to the Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide FLIR Doc 427 0030 00 28 for more details about camera configuration If the camera will be controlled only through serial communications it may still be necessary to
5. PT Azimuth 110 00 PT Elevation 000 009 PT Mode Not Initialized ORIO Scan List Status 10 27 AM Unable to View Video Stream If the video stream from the camera is not displayed in FSM it could be that the packets are blocked by the firewall or there could be a conflict with video codecs that are installed for other video programs When displaying video with FSM for the first time the Windows Personal Firewall may ask for permission to allow the FLIR Video Player vp exe to communicate on the network Select the check boxes domain private public that are appropriate for your network If necessary test to make sure the video from the camera can be viewed by a generic video player such as VLC media player http www videolan org vic To view the video stream specify RTSP port 554 and the appropriate stream name such as chO For example rtsp 192 168 250 116 554 chO Noisy image A noisy image is usually attributed to a cable problem 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 that plagues video systems in general 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 20 Basic Opera
6. Speed 100 0 Mbps Click Properties P Sent A Received Sali al gee 4 793 353 115 272 676 Step 3 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 as shown Then click Properties LF Realtek PCle FE Family Controller This connection uses the following items OM Client for Microsoft Networks Click to select 12300 Packet Scheduler dl File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Jl Intemet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 temet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 wi Link Layer Topology Discovery Mapper I O Driver Click Properties Tak Soap eda rana Bra Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks 2 24 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 Basic Operation and Configuration Step 4 Select Use the following IP address then enter 192 168 250 xxx where xxx is any number between 1 255 other than 116 the camera default Miftemet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 250 1 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the fo
7. Video page using Scene Presets or Polarity Use caution when modifying the camera settings described in this section Some settings may adversely affect the thermal image over time or may completely disable the camera or the network interface 2 5 1 Expert and Admin Accounts When a user logs in as expert an additional menu called Setup is available The Setup menu can be used to make advanced adjustments to the thermal camera For a pan tilt camera it can also be used to make configuration changes to the daylight camera and the pan tilt plattorm These adjustments should only be made by someone who has expertise with thermal cameras and a thorough understanding of how the various settings affect the image Haphazard changes can lead to image problems including a complete loss of video When a user logs in as admin a third menu called Maintenance is available It is possible to use settings on the Maintenance menu to modify the network settings including the IP address of the camera It is also possible to use the Maintenance menu to change the login passwords The Maintenance menu also provides access to many other configuration options 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 9 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 6 Maintenance Menu Initially when the Maintenance page is selected the Server Status page is displayed The page provides an indication of the current server status either running or stopped and buttons for start
8. connect it to an IP network at least temporarily to adjust any of the serial communications settings By default the serial interface uses the Pelco D protocol RS 422 standard 9600 baud rate 8 none 1 and address set to 1 Refer to the Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide for information on changing these parameters Getting the camera IP interface set up and working may require a level of familiarity with managing IP networks that is new to many security professionals Prior to configuring the IP interface and streaming video parameters make sure you know how to manage and configure the other equipment in the network for example any PC or device that will connect to the camera any router or firewall that will carry the IP traffic and so on FLIR technical support can only provide limited support in this regard 2 2 Bench Test Since the camera offers both analog video and IP video there are several ways to bench test the camera It is recommended the installer should test the camera using the same type of connections as the final installation 1 Forthis chapter it is assumed the camera will be connected to a network via Ethernet For installations that use only analog video output it is not possible to make configuration changes unless an Ethernet connection is also used 2 The web interface is supported on Microsoft Internet Explorer version 9 as well as the latest versions of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox 427 0030 00 12
9. on the same network and therefore may not be able to access the camera until the IP address on the PC is changed also For that reason you may wish to change the IP address after making other configuration changes Hosmame FLIR Gateway Name Server 1 Name Server 2 IP Address Mode Static IP Address 192 168 250 116 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Read Restart Network When the LAN settings are changed and the Save button is clicked a pop up message will appear to indicate the network interface should be restarted Once all the changes have been made and saved click on the Restart Network button at the bottom of the page Information Network restarted If the IP address was changed it may be necessary to type the new URL to reconnect If the Hostname is changed the new name may not show up in FSM until the camera is rebooted To reboot the camera save any configuration changes then select Server Status and click the Reboot button Note The IP address is temporarily displayed on the video for a short while after the camera boots up If you are unsure what the camera IP address is set to it may useful to reboot the camera and watch for the IP Address information after the camera boots up To reset the IP address and other configuration settings and login passwords to the factory default refer to section 2 10 Restoring the Factory Settings on page 2 23 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 11 Basic Ope
10. will be used to apply or remove power to the camera If power is supplied to it the camera will be in one of two modes Booting Up or Powered On The power cable supplied by the installer must use wires that are sufficient size gauge 16 AWG recommended for the supply voltage and length of the cable run to ensure adequate current carrying capacity Always follow local building codes Ensure the camera is properly grounded Typical to good grounding practices the camera chassis ground should be connected to the lowest resistance path possible FLIR requires a grounding strap anchored to the grounding lug on the back plate of the camera housing and connected to the nearest earth grounding point Note The terminal blocks for power connections will accept a maximum 16 AWG wire size 427 0030 00 12 version 170 Mar 2014 1 6 F Series Camera Installation F Camera Power Serial Connector LA A for local control seih m ATEO Menus fs Heater Power Not used irit E A TE MT a o em Network a y E f a Analog Video monitoring output only Figure 1 4 Connector and DIP Switch locations 1 6 2 Video Connection The analog video connection on the back of the camera is a BNC connector The camera also provides an RCA video connector that can be used to temporarily monitor the video output without disconnecting the BNC connection The video cable used should be rated as RG59U or better to e
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12. L W H Power Requirements Power Consumption Inrush Gurrent ENVIRONMENTAL Dust Water Protection Rating Operating Temperature Cold start Note Power consumption is independent of the input voltage when the heater is off The power drawn by the heaters increases with the input voltage to a maximum at 30 Volts 427 0030 00 12 Rev170 F Series Camera Specifications THERMAL CAMERA SPECS 160 x 120 Long Life Uncooled VOx Microbolometer 25 um 9mm 13 mm 19 mm 24 x 20 F 124 9 mm 17 x 14 F 117 13 mm 12 x 10 F 112 19 mm ex E zoom 7 9 um to 13 5 um Athermalized focus free Standard 320 x 240 25 um 9mm 13 mm 19 mm 35 mm 65 mm 100 mm 48 x 39 F 3A8 9 mm 34 x 28 F 334 13 mm 24 x 19 F 83894 19 mm 43 x 10 F 313 35 mm 7 x 5 F 307 65 mm 4 6 x 3 7 F 38304 100 mm ex amp 4x E zoom 640 x 480 17 um 13 mm 25 mm 35 mm 50 mm 65 mm 100 mm 45 x 37 F 645 13 mm 25 x 20 F 68285 25 mm 18 x 14 F 618 35 mm 12 x 10 F 612 50 mm 10 x 8 F 610 65 mm 6 2 x b F 606 100 mm ex amp 4x E zoom Continuous e zoom on F 6xxE models Two independent channels of streaming MPEG 4 H 264 or M JPEG Standard Standard RS 232 422 Pelco D Bosch Standard 9 5 Ib configuration dependent 18 1 x 5 5 x 6 3 460 mm x 140 mm x 160 mm 24 VAC 21 30 VAC 24 VDE 21 30 VDC 24 VAC 15 VA max no heater 51
13. VA max w heater 24 VDC 10 W max no heater 46 W max w heater lt 5 A for DC power supply with slew rate gt 10 ms lt 19 A for AC power supply with slew rate gt 4 1 ms IP66 500 C to 70 C 58 F to 158 F 40 C to 70 C AO F to 158 F Mar 2014 F Series Camera Installation 427 0030 00 12 version 170 FLIR Mar 2014 Basic Operation and Configuration This chapter provides basic information on how to operate a new camera that has not yet been configured A bench test can be used to verify camera operation before the camera is configured for the local network This chapter also provides basic configuration information 2 1 Nexus IP Camera TheF Series camera is an IP camera with Nexus capabilities which means there is a microprocessor inside that runs the Nexus Server software The Nexus Server provides a number of services including camera control video streaming and geo referencing capabilities The Nexus communications protocol is an open standards based protocol that allows the server to communicate with a video management client such as FLIR Sensors Manager or with a third party ONVIF compatible VMS client There are two main components to the Nexus Server software One is a web server known as the web tool or web interface that listens on the network for web browser requests and is used for the initial and perhaps ongoing or occasional configuration changes to the server The latest release of the
14. a Installation analog matrix switch The IP video will require a connection to an Ethernet network switch and a computer with the appropriate software for viewing the video stream 1 4 Installation Overview The F Series Camera is an infrared thermal imaging camera intended for outdoor applications and can be installed in a fixed location or on a pan tilt mechanism Lt Shipping plugs only Remove before installing Figure 1 1 F Series Camera The F Series camera is intended to be mounted on a medium duty fixed pedestal mount or wall mount commonly used in the CCTV industry Cables will exit from the back of the camera housing The mount must support up to 30 Ibs 15 KG 1 4 1 Camera Connection Options Camera connections are made through water tight cable gland seals on the rear of the camera Refer to section 1 5 5 Cable Gland Sealing on page 1 4 to ensure the glands are used correctly and the connections are properly sealed The camera can be powered with a conventional power supply using 21 30 VAC or 21 30 VDC The F Series Camera can produce analog or digital IP video output or both Analog video will require a connection to a video monitor or an analog video matrix switch An Ethernet connection is provided for IP video streaming and for command and control communications A web browser can be used for camera configuration and maintenance software firmware updates On some models a web browser can also be
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16. control of the camera right click on the icon and select Request Control Alternatively it is possible to double click the icon to take control Lock Control Request Control Request Control Forced Disconnect Not Connected Hei This icon indicates the camera has been discovered and added to the list of active servers and FSM is trying to connect to the camera but some kind of problem is preventing FSM from receiving status updates the camera This could be do to a wide variety of problems in the camera network or PC Most often this situation occurs when a firewall allows certain packets such as the discovery packets but not others the packets needed for a connection 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 19 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 9 General Errors In the status bar at the bottom of the FSM screen there may be an indication that an error has occurred When you position the cursor over the error icon exclamation mark the error will be displayed in a temporary pop up It is possible to view all the error messages by selecting the Tools tab at the top of he screen and then select the Log button to the left FLIR Sensors Manager amp fF r 348 2 Active mM Notify Log Messages Filters gt gt 12 21 2011 10 21 41 AM Unable to connect to F 348 2 Cursor Mode R mao dia DLTV Status DLTV FOV QQ A cun QQhd do WV A ww RO 7 KJ c amp 9 PT Status
17. deo and for software upgrades e Optional serial cable for serial communications e Miscellaneous electrical hardware camera mount connectors and tools 1 5 Location Considerations The camera will require connections for power communications IP Ethernet and or serial communications and video Important Note Install all cameras with an easily accessible Ethernet connection to support future software upgrades Ensure that cable distances do not exceed the specifications and that cables adhere to all local and Industry Standards Codes and Best Practices Important Note If the camera is to be mounted on a pole or tower or other hard to reach location connect and operate the camera as a bench test at ground level prior to mounting the camera in its final location 1 5 1 Bench Testing Connect the power video serial and Ethernet connections and confirm that the video is displayed on a monitor when the power is turned on For configuration and basic setup information using the onboard web server refer to Basic Operation and Configuration on page 2 1 1 5 2 Prior to Cutting Drilling Holes When selecting a mounting location for the F Series camera consider cable lengths and cable routing Ensure the cables are long enough given the proposed mounting locations and cable routing requirements and route the cables before you install the components Use cables that have sufficient dimensions to ensure safety for power cable
18. e as opposed to just hot targets 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 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 15 Basic Operation and Configuration They are perfect for a wide variety of applications including transportation maritime security fire fighting and medical applications The cameras often provide improved daytime viewing in environments where traditional video camera performance suffers such as in shadows or backlit scenes The F Series camera is a state of the art thermal imaging system that will provide excellent night visibility and situational awareness without any form of natural or artificial illumination The system is easy to use but it is useful to understand how to interpret what is displayed on the monitor While the imagery on the monitor may at first look similar to ordinary black and white daylight video experience with the camera in varying conditions and seasons will lead to an appreciation of the characteristics that make thermal imaging distinct A few tips on how to interpret some of the imagery may help you to make the most of your system The thermal camera does not sense light like conventional cameras it senses heat or temperature differences The camera senses small differences in apparent radiation from the objects in view and displays th
19. em as either white or lighter shades of grey for warmer objects and black or darker shades of grey for colder objects The 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 camera does not need an additional active illumination source and creates video based on directly radiated rather than reflected energy This is why hot objects such as parts on an engines and exhaust pipes appear white while the sky 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 3 By default the camera represents hot objects as white and cold objects as black The camera can be set to use the Black Hot polarity setting which displays hot objects as black and cold objects as white and is effectively the negative of White Hot polarity 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 16 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 8 Troubleshooting Tips If you need help during the installation process contact your local FLIR representative or call 877 773 3547 inside the US FLIR Systems Inc offers a comprehensive selection of training courses to help you to ge
20. en configuration changes can be made over the network without physically accessing the camera Also the settings can be saved to a file and backed up or restored as needed If the camera is configured via hardware then configuration changes in the future may require accessing the camera on a tower or pole dismounting it and removing the back and so on If the camera does not have an Ethernet connection the DIP switches must be used to set the serial communication options Note The serial communications parameters for the F Series camera are set or modified either via hardware DIP switch settings or via software through a web browser interface A single DIP switch SW102 9 Software Override determines whether the configuration comes from the hardware DIP switches or the software settings Note The DIP switches are only used to control serial communications parameters Other settings related to IP camera functions and so on must be modified via software using a web browser 1 7 1 Serial Communications Settings Hardware DIP Switches The camera has two blocks of DIP switches that are used to configure the serial communications settings One block of switches has 8 switches and is used to set the serial address or ID of the camera The other block of switches has 10 switches and is used to set baud rate hardware protocol RS 232 or RS 422 serial protocol Pelco D or Bosch and Software Override The figure below shows the l
21. ench test of the camera The admin login must be used to make configuration changes such as setting the IP address The login passwords can and should be changed by the system administrator to prevent unauthorized access For information on how to change the passwords refer to section 2 6 Maintenance Menu on page 2 11 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 3 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 3 1 Log into the Camera Web Page Step 1 Open a web browser and enter http 192 168 250 116 The login screen with a picture of the camera will appear Step 2 Enter user for the User Name and user for the Password and click Login The Live Video page will be displayed with a live image from the camera on the left part of the screen Next to the FLIR logo along the top of the screen are some menu choices including Live Video the red text indicates it is selected Help and Log Off On the right side are some control buttons and possibly an image of a joystick if the camera has pan tilt capability e pe L i pe 02 02 1970 03 09 05 am Control Status P Advanced Figure 2 2 Camera Web Page Login Screen 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 4 Basic Operation and Configuration If the live video is not displayed refer to section 2 8 Troubleshooting Tips on page 2 18 In the lower right of the web page there is a frame rate selector This selector allows the user to change the rate at which the frames are displayed in
22. ensors Panel if the camera is the active sensor there will be an Active T i cB F 348_2 Active notification next to the name of the camera Only one camera or sensor can be de PLATO active at a time To make the camera active right click on the icon to the left of the UR RO Active camera name and select Set Active or simply double click on the icon The icon to the left of the camera name indicates the status of the sensor The following is a list of the possible icons and the meaning of each one Connected and Controlled This icon indicates the camera has been discovered and added to the list of active servers and the camera is actively connected to the FSM client and receiving status updates The joystick in the icon indicates the user has control of the camera To release control of the camera right click on the icon and select Release Control Discovered This icon indicates the camera has been discovered and added to the list of active servers but the camera is not actively connected to FSM and therefore FSM is not receiving status updates To connect to the camera right click on the icon and select Connect Alternatively it is possible to double Admin Took click the icon to connect Connected This icon indicates the camera has been discovered and added to the listof mre active servers and the camera is actively connected to FSM and receiving E status updates To take
23. f the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Shielded cables must be used to connect this device to other devices Note 2 If ferrites are supplied with this equipment the equipment was tested for compliance with the FCC limits for a Class A digital device using power cables with the ferrites installed When connecting one or two power cables to the equipment the supplied ferrites must be used with this equipment Industry Canada Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Avis d Industrie Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Proper Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment EEE The European Union EU has enacted Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 96 EC WEEE which aims to prevent EEE waste from arising to encourage reuse recycling and recovery of EEE waste and to promote environmental responsibility In accordance with these regulations a
24. figuration to restore the camera to its factory settings This file can not be modified or deleted so it is always available Use the Backup button to make a backup of your final settings This will make a backup copy of the configuration file and store it locally on the camera In the Upload amp Download section the Download Configuration File link can be used to save a copy to a PC for safe keeping A pop up window will ask for a file name and destination folder The Upload button is used to transfer a configuration file from a PC to the camera 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 14 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 7 Thermal Imaging Overview When power is applied to the F Series camera a FLIR splash screen is displayed for less than two seconds and then the camera outputs the live video image No operator action or intervention is required and no configuration of the camera is necessary The thermal camera makes an image based on temperature differences In the thermal image by default the hottest item in the scene appears as white and the coldest item is black and all other items are represented as a grey scale value between white and black Figure 2 3 Splash Screen It may take some time to get used to the thermal imagery from the camera especially for someone who only has experience with normal daylight cameras Having a basic understanding of the differences between thermal and daylight cameras can help with get
25. fines the switch locations bit numbering and on off settings used in controlling the other serial communication parameters Table 1 2 Dip Switch Settings SW102 SI EIN i Baud Rate This is the baud rate of the system user serial Bu f B port The available values are 2400 4800 9600 19200 5 w we NLEN NL NNNM 427 0030 00 12 Rev170 Mar 2014 1 9 F Series Camera Installation Table 1 2 Dip Switch Settings SW102 Description Camera Control Protocol This is the communication Bits Bte protocol selected for the system when operating over the serial port The available protocols are Pelco D and Bosch Serial Communication Standard This determines the electrical interface selected for the user serial port The available settings are RS422 and RS232 Not Used Software Override DIP Switch This setting determines o Ba whether the system will use software settings for configuration or if the dip switch settings will override the software settings Default is Off Not Used O Ss NUN ee 427 0030 00 12 version 170 Mar 2014 1 10 F Series Camera Installation 1 8 Resolution Detector Type Pixel Pitch Focal Length lens model dependent Field Of View lens model dependent Zoom model dependent Spectral Range Focus Range OUTPUTS Composite Video NTSC or PAL Video Over Ethernet CONTROL Point To Point stand alone Ethernet Serial Network Enabled GENERAL Weight Dimensions
26. ing or stopping the server or for rebooting the system Note In order to make some configuration changes through the Maintenance menu it is necessary to save the changes then stop and restart the server to make the changes take effect The basic camera configuration steps are accessed through the Maintenance menu using the Server submenu on the left side of the page The LAN Settings Services and Security Options selections are described below Generally with these settings it is necessary to save the changes to make them effective but it is not necessary to stop and restart the server Step 1 If you are logged into the Nexus Server User account select Log Off or direct your web browser to http 192 168 250 116 Step 2 Enter admin for the User Name and fliradmin for the Password and click Login Step3 Select Maintenance from the top menu The following Server Status page appears Live Video Setup Help Log Off 02 19 2013 02 18 47 pm di Status bh Server Status Server Running LAN Settings Services Security Options Sensor Reboot E Files Server Running 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 10 P LAN Settings Basic Operation and Configuration 2 6 1 LAN Settings The LAN Settings page can be used to set the hostname default gateway and IP address for the camera The default IP Address mode is static the mode can also be set to DHCP Once the IP address of the camera is changed the PC may no longer be
27. lem plug a monitor into the RCA connection inside the camera and determine if it produces an image When the camera is powered on it will do a NUC operation shortly after startup If you are uncertain if the camera is receiving power it may be useful to listen to the camera to hear if the click click of the shutter mechanism can be heard It may be only be possible to perform this test when the camera is on a work bench rather than in its installed position If the camera still does not produce an image contact the FLIR dealer or reseller who provided the camera or contact FLIR directly contact information is provided on the rear cover of this manual 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 loading Greater temperature differences in the scene generally will allow the camera to produce high contrast imagery Performance may also be affected when objects in the scene are wet rather than dry such as on a foggy day or in the early morning whe
28. ll EEE products labeled with the crossed out wheeled bin either on the product itself or in the product literature must not be disposed of in regular rubbish bins mixed with regular household or other commercial waste or by other regular municipal waste collection means Instead and in order to prevent possible harm to the environment or human health all EEE products including any cables that came with the product should be responsibly discarded or recycled To identify a responsible disposal method where you live please contact your local waste collection or recycling service your original place of purchase or product supplier or the responsible government authority in your area Business users should contact their supplier or refer to their purchase contract 427 0030 00 12 version 170 Mar 2014 li Table of Contents F Series Camera Installation T 1 wvarnirigs ard OCaulloliS sura E 1 1 STACI CR OTIO OS totins O 1 1 To Gamer OVOrVIEW ee M DID ILL ee S LM 1 1 1 4 Installation Overview sess nnn nnn nnn nnns 1 2 1 4 1 Camera Connection Options nennen nennen nnn nnns 1 2 1 4 2 Supplied Components _ e 1 2 1 4 3 Begulred COMPONEMNIS 222 os HO E teta mU aa deo 1 3 LOCA MON drole io ecu RENTE T 1 3 A CM I mer alan 1 3 1 5 2 Pror IO GUMING DINING HOIGS rr ae idal 1 3 153 Camera MOUNTING scaricare ii 1 3 1 5 4 Removing the Back Cover ei 1 4 1 5 5 Ca
29. llowing DNS server addresses Preferred DINS server Alternate DINS server 7 Validate settings upon exit Stepb Set the Subnet mask to 255 255 255 0 then click OK 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 25 Basic Operation and Configuration FLIR 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 26 Serial Address Decimal To Binary Conversion Note the order of the switches 1 8 is the reverse of the binary digits For example for address 1 the binary equivalent is 00000001 and the left most switch switch1 is on 3 1 Address Conversion Table D A RA ae ww m OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF The following table shows the binary equivalent for each decimal address between 1 and 255 ps oo e oon sa worms 207 room Te seem s wem GA zw reno m ew ee weno A zi revo ri coroner e vow se vows ae room 00010110 EA 01010110 10010110 WET 11010110 23 00010111 01010111 10010111 11010111 5 oom f oono is weno zuo nono wonws wore 39 weno 2 IN 427 0030 00 12 version 170 Mar 2014 3 1 Serial Address Decimal To Binary Conversion 20 oom sa orto ssr_ won zat ron o seme o wem f e womme zz reme Ls sos 9 wo 39 o sa Tiam s ewmws s omes 3 wes 226 mno 35 oon se ono seo oen 227 11100011 s eem CI vinto je wor zs Firion 00100101 01100101 10100101 229 11100101 38 00100110 011
30. n everything may be coated with dew Under these conditions it may be difficult for the camera to show the temperature the object itself rather than of the water coating 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 17 Basic Operation and Configuration Unable To Communicate Over Ethernet First check to ensure the physical connections are intact and that the camera is powered on and providing analog video to the monitor When the camera is turned on confirm the startup information is displayed on the analog monitor after approximately 90 seconds For example S N 1234567 IP Addry 192 168 250 116 Confirm that the IP address for the PC for example 192 168 250 1 is on the same network as the camera Next determine if Windows Personal Firewall is blocking the packets You can turn off the firewall or add an exception for the FSM program Typically when FSM runs for the first time a pop up notification may ask for permission to allow the FLIR Sensors Manager fsm exe to communicate on the network Select the check boxes domain private public that are appropriate for your network i n ti Windows Security Alert i e Windows Firewall has blocked some features of this program Windows Firewall has blocked some features of vp exe on all public private and domain networks 8 Mame vp exe Publisher Unknown Path C program files x86 nexus nexus common p exe Allow vp exe to communicate on these networks Domain networks such as a w
31. nnect a PC or laptop to the same network Step3 Temporarily set the IP address of the PC or laptop to be compatible with the factory network address of the camera for example 192 168 250 1 If you are unsure how to set the IP address on the PC or laptop refer to section 2 11 Setting the IP address on a Windows PC on page 2 24 Step4 Perform a bench test of the camera using FSM prior to making any parameter changes this step is optional but recommended Step5 Using a web browser configure the camera settings such as IP address camera date time and other parameters so the camera is compatible with the existing network equipment Step 6 Save the configuration changes and restart the server Step 7 Connect the camera to the existing network and test the camera Step8 Make a backup of the new configuration 2 3 Web Browser Interface Use a web browser to connect to the camera as described below and confirm it is streaming video Once the bench test is complete use the web browser to make configuration changes as needed for example set the IP address to an address that is compatible with the existing network It is also a good idea to run the FSM software and confirm it is working with the camera as expected It is possible to log into the camera using one of three User Names user expert and admin the corresponding passwords by default are user expert and fliradmin respectively The user login can be used to do the initial b
32. nsure a quality video signal 1 6 3 Ethernet Connection The cable gland seal is designed for use with Shielded Category 6 Ethernet cable 1 6 4 Serial Connection For serial communications it is necessary to set the parameters such as the signalling standard RS 232 or RS 422 baud rate number of stop bits parity and so on It is also necessary to select the communication protocol used either Pelco D or Bosch and the camera address By default the serial interface uses Pelco D RS 422 standard 9600 baud rate 8 1 none and address 1 Note Typical Bosch systems operate using a biphase connection and the FLIR cameras do not accept biphase signals directly It may be necessary to install a biphase converter in order to use the Bosch protocol Connect the wires of the serial cable as show in Figure 1 3 on page 1 6 When using the RS 422 standard ensure the transmit pair of the camera goes to the receive pair of the other device and vice versa Note The terminal blocks for serial connections will accept a maximum 20 AWG wire size 427 0030 00 12 version 170 Mar 2014 1 7 F Series Camera Installation 1 7 Serial Communications Overview The installer must decide if the serial communications settings will be configured via hardware DIP switch settings or software If the camera has an Ethernet connection then generally it will be easier and more convenient in the long run to make configuration settings via software Th
33. nts parameter to No and then add in the allowed addresses in the Remote Clients list and click Save Remote Clients 9 Allow Anonymous Clients Communications Yes Networking Timeout for inactive TCP connections seconds Localhost 50 Note once one or more addresses has been added to this list only these computers will be able to access the camera as a client Be sure to remember which addresses are allowed 2 6 4 Configuration File The Configuration File option on the Files web page allows the Nexus Server configuration to be displayed or backed up locally on the camera The configuration file can also be downloaded to another computer for backup or a new configuration file can be uploaded from a computer to the camera Shown at the top of the screen is the configuration script file in a scrollable window This can be useful if you ever need help from a support engineer Live Video Setup Help Log Off 02 25 2013 01 12 18 pm LUY WMA SIZE U Server Type 1 Server Name FC 632 PAL ini INI version 110 Allow Reboot Shutdown yes Log directory tmp License file usr local nexus server license license txt ch Refresh Firmware P Configuration License Name Log factory defaults E LM Restore FC 632 PAL ini February 20 2013 Was Restore Delete Backup Name Backup Browse Upload Download In the Custom Backup amp Recovery section click the Restore link associated with the factory defaults con
34. o have the information from this page such as Software Version on hand 2 3 5 Log Off Use the Log Off menu entry to disconnect from the camera and stop the display of the video stream 2 4 Bench Test Using FSM IF FSM is to be used in the final installation it is a good idea to perform a bench test with it as described below prior to making configuration changes The FSM software is included with the camera the software installation will begin automatically when the CD is inserted into the PC Once the bench test is complete use a web browser to make configuration changes as needed for example set the IP address to an address that is compatible with the existing network The following provides a brief description of how to use FSM to control a camera and stream video from the camera For more detailed information on how to use FSM refer to the FLIR Sensors 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 6 Basic Operation and Configuration Manager User Manual Once the software is installed the manual is available from the Windows Start Menu If the FSM software has not been installed yet locate the CD that came with the camera and install it on the PC The latest version of the software is also available from http support flir com in the Downloads page 2 4 1 Running FSM Run the FSM software by double clicking the FLIR Sensors Manager icon on the desktop or click on the Windows Start button and select Programs gt FLIR Sensor
35. ocations of dip switches SW101 and SW102 SW101 SW102 Switch Position On Software Override Switch Figure 1 5 F Series Camera Configuration 427 0030 00 12 version 170 Mar 2014 1 8 F Series Camera Installation If the Software Override DIP switch is set to the software position as it is by default all of the other DIP switches will be ignored and configuration changes must be made through software If the switch is set to the hardware position all configuration settings related to serial communications are made with the DIP switches and changes that are made via software with a web browser will be ignored The following image shows the factory default settings with address 1 9600 baud Pelco D RS 422 Software Override set to software Cake A ASSN ELLE PPP AE besser ded E e Ad a Serial Address Use the block of switches on the left SW101 to set the serial address of the camera The available range of values is from decimal 1 to 255 The dip switches are interpreted as a binary number with switch 1 representing the least significant bit the switches are in the reverse order of the bits For convenience a table of serial addresses and their binary equivalents is included at the end of the manual See Serial Address Decimal To Binary Conversion on page 3 1 Table 1 1 Dip Switch Address ID Settings SW101 Other Serial Communication Parameters The tables below de
36. of the three login accounts user The user account can only use the Live Video screen and controls expert The expert account can use the Live Video screen and the camera Setup screen admin The admin account can use all screens After each password is set and confirmed select the Save button at the bottom it may be necessary to scroll down the page Live Video Setup Help Log Off 02 19 2013 02 25 00 pm A di Allowed IPs Server Status No restriction any IP is allowed LAN Settings 9 Add Services P Security Options Cancel 6 Sensor ES Files Password 896662 Confirm Password Password Confirm Password Password Confirm Password Cancel Note as an additional security measure it is possible to limit which computers have access to the web browser interface At the top of the page under Restrict Web Configuration add a computer s IP address and click Add After all the allowed IP addresses are entered select the Save button to save the changes Note once one or more addresses has been added to this list only these computers will be able to log in to the web interface Be sure to remember which addresses are allowed 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 13 Basic Operation and Configuration It is also possible to limit access to the camera from a client program such as FSM by IP address To do so in the Maintenance menu select Sensor then Networking Set the Allow anonymous clie
37. orkplace network Private networks such as my home or work network What are the risks of allowing a program through a firewall By default the camera will broadcast a discovery packet two times per second When FSM starts up it listens to the network for the discovery packets If no cameras are listed in the Discovered Servers list press the Refresh button If the list is still empty it indicates no discovery packets were received This could be due to a wide variety of problems with the network the PC or the camera If necessary use a packet sniffer utility such as Wireshark to capture packets and confirm the packets are being received by the PC from the camera Unable to control the camera If the camera does not respond to commands from FSM for example the camera does not zoom when the zoom in button is clicked the camera may not be the Active camera or you may not have control of the camera By default FSM will automatically request control of the camera and make it active but if there are multiple cameras and or multiple FSM clients it may be necessary to manually make the camera active and take control of it Also if the camera has a serial control interface connected to it the serial device has the highest priority and a command from the serial device can automatically take control of the camera away from any FSM client 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 18 Basic Operation and Configuration In the S
38. ou may need to locate or fabricate the appropriate insert to fit the desired cable FLIR Commercial Systems Inc does not provide cable gland inserts other than the inserts supplied with the system Note Ground Lug Camera Power Heater Power Ethernet gland seal plugs Serial Control Insert the cables through the cable glands on the enclosure before terminating and connecting them In general the terminated connectors will not fit through the cable gland If a terminated cable is required you can make a clean and singular cut in the gland seal to install the cable into the gland seal 427 0030 00 12 version 170 Mar 2014 1 5 F Series Camera Installation 1 6 Camera Connections Connections for Serial Video Ethernet and Power Camera Power Male Heater BNC Ethernet Power T3 SES aA gt a RS232 Signals x z x Chassis gt 9 E 3 GND gt c gt 2022 5 ES AA ImzX m 30 u RS422 Signals A 505 5 o960 Cer FE Ox gt gt 16 AWG aan Shielded LU 20 AWG MAX 16 AWG Shielded Back Cover S 7 Y 7 NIG Left A NIG Right 3 4 NPT for Cable PA S Zoi NI Z E Gland or Conduit Gland Gland Serial Communications Analog Video Q Local Ethernet 24 24 RS232 or RS422 Ground VACIDC VAC DC Figure 1 3 Camera Connections 1 6 1 Connecting power The camera itself does not have an on off switch Generally the F Series camera will be connected to a circuit breaker and the circuit breaker
39. play analog video but the Nexus Server will not start until the loopback is removed from the camera At each power up the system transmits a packet and then checks to determine if that same packet has been received Detection of the received packet indicates the camera has a custom loopback connector installed on its Ethernet interface The detection of the loopback packet cues the camera to restore Factory Defaults including the IP settings user passwords and configuration file reverting to the same configuration and behavior as when the camera left the factory The custom loopback connector is described below sere OS Transmit The RJ45 loopback termination ties pin 1 to pin 3 and pin 2 to pin 6 The other pins are not connected This type of device is available commercially the Smartronix Superlooper Ethernet Loopback Jack and Plug is one example or it can be easily made with an RJ45 plug a couple wires and a crimp tool 0 0 UU 0 N HP 2 22 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 Basic Operation and Configuration After the camera boots up confirm the startup information is displayed on the analog monitor after approximately 90 seconds For example S N 1234567 IP Addr 192 168 250 116 PelcoD Addr 1 9600 SW 2 11 Setting the IP address on a Windows PC To set the computer IP address in Windows first connect the PC to a switch or connect it to the camera and ensure the camera has power Step 1 With
40. ration and Configuration 2 6 2 Services Date and Time Settings The Services page is used to configure the date and time settings The date time and time zone can be obtained from an NTP server or can be entered manually If the NTP mode is selected the NTP server information can be entered The NTP server address can be entered as a static address or can be obtained via DHCP di Server Server Status LAN Settings P Services Security Options Sensor E Files Live Video Setup Maintenance Help Log Off 02 19 2013 02 23 35 pm Enabled Yes Time Zone USA Denver Phoenix Canada Calgary Mexico Ciudad Juarez ES Time Server Mode DHCP m Time Server Address pool ntp org Read Restart Network If the Custom mode is selected a pop up window allows the information to be entered manually di Server Server Status LAN Settings b Services Security Options 9 Sensor Bi Files Live Video Setup Maintenance Help Log Off 02 20 2013 09 43 24 am Custom 02 20 2013 09 43 AM MST7MDT M3 2 0 M11 1 0 February 2013 11 14 IT 18 21 22 25 28 Time 09 43 AM MST7MDT M3 2 0 M11 1 0 El Hour Minute TZone USA Denver Phoenix Canada Calg M Set the date and time parameters then select the Save button at the bottom 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 12 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 6 3 Security Settings To maintain security of your systems set passwords for each
41. retra 2 12 2 6 2 Services Date and Time Settings i 2 13 427 0030 00 12 version 170 Mar 2014 lii Table of Contents 2 0 9 SEGUN SCHINGS arnie 2 14 2 6 47 Coniguraton Fe sister aaa 2 15 2 1 thermal imaging Overview aaacasa 2 16 ZS ITOUDIESNODUNA MPSS tesina dass 2 18 2 GEnerallErOrS ias 2 21 2 10 Restoring the Factory Settings i 2 23 2 11 Setting the IP address on a Windows PC i 2 24 Serial Address Decimal To Binary Conversion 3 1 Address Conversion Table i 3 1 427 0030 00 12 version 170 Mar 2014 IV F Series Camera Installation This manual describes the installation of the F Series cameras If you need help during the installation process contact your local FLIR service representative or call 877 773 3547 inside the US All installers and integrators are encouraged to take advantage of the training offered by FLIR visit http www flir com training for more information This manual includes the following topics e Installation overview e Mounting the camera and its components e Connecting the electronics e Bench testing the camera e Basic configuration and operation of the camera e Camera Specifications For safety and to achieve the highest levels of performance from the F Series camera system always follow the warnings and cautions in this manual when handling and operating the camera 1 1 Warnings and Cautions Warning If mo
42. s and adequate signal strength for video and communications 1 5 3 Camera Mounting F Series cameras must be mounted upright on top of the mounting surface with the base below the camera The unit should not be hung upside down The F Series camera can be secured to the mount with three to five 1 4 20 threaded fasteners as shown below 427 0030 00 12 version 170 Mar 2014 1 3 F Series Camera Installation Not to scale 4 25 40 1 25 40 Figure 1 2 F Series Camera Mounting Holes Once the mounting location has been selected verify both sides of the mounting surface are accessible Use a thread locking compound such as Loctite 242 or equivalent with all metal to metal threaded connections Once the holes are drilled in the mounting surface install three 3 to five 5 1 4 20 threaded fasteners into the base of the camera with thread locking compound 1 5 4 Removing the Back Cover Use a 3 mm hex key to loosen the four captive screws exposing the connections at the back of the camera enclosure There is a grounding wire connected between the case and the back cover as shown If the grounding wire is temporarily disconnected during the installation it must be reconnected to ensure proper grounding of the camera 1 5 5 Cable Gland Sealing Proper installation of cable sealing glands and use of appropriate elastomer inserts is critical to long term reliability Cables enter the camera mount enclosure thro
43. s Manager gt FLIR Sensors Manager Initially the FLIR Sensors Manager splash screen will be displayed After a brief while the FSM main window will appear A popup FSM Notification window will appear in the lower right of the screen indicating that no cameras servers have been discovered yet Click on the Accept button to acknowledge the notification FSM Notification The FLIR Sensors Manager uses a client server architecture The FSM software is considered a client and the cameras are considered servers or sensors The Sensors Panel in the upper left of the window indicates no sensors have been discovered and added to the list of Active Sensors No sensors i l discovered initially Video Wall 0 Setup Discovery 2 FLIR Bensors Manager Help ie No Sensors EE video wallo 8 map I novr no M Discovery Parameters Multicast Discovery Discovered Sensors Active Sensors FLIR Timeout Offset Use Custom UDP Port PM Manual Configuration Address gt Control Pa Toolbar Control Panel Refresh Move to Active Sensors Pan Tilt Zoom controls Click on Setup if required then the Discovery button on the side panel to bring up the Discovery Panel The FSM software can automatically discover FLIR cameras on the network 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 7 Basic Operation and Configuration When the Discovery Panel is displayed click Refresh The FLIR camera will appear in the list of Disco
44. s not have control the command will not be executed and it is necessary to send the command again once the light is green 2 3 3 Web Control Panel The control buttons on the right side of the page provide a way to control the camera When the mouse cursor is positioned over a button a screen tip is displayed which explains the function of the button This same web interface is used with various FLIR thermal cameras some are fixed mount cameras such as the F Series and FC Series S cameras and some have pan tilt capabilities such as the PT Series and D Series As a result some buttons appearing in the control panel may be disabled if they do not apply to the camera in use ES Save Snapshot El This button allows the user to save an image as a jpg file The destination folder for the image is determined by the web browser that is used Perform IR NUC Calibration This button causes the camera to perform a Non Uniformity Correction operation refer to the section Image freezes momentarily on page 2 18 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 5 Basic Operation and Configuration Toggle Scene Preset This button causes the camera to cycle through 5 different image settings The Scene Presets cause the image brightness and contrast to adjust Depending on the time of day weather and other conditions one Scene Preset may be preferable to the others Toggle Polarit This button changes the way various objects are displa
45. t the best performance and value from your thermal imaging camera Find out more at the FLIR training web page http www flir com training Image freezes momentarily By design the camera image will freeze momentarily on a periodic basis during the Flat Field Correction FFC cycle also known as Non Uniformity Correction or NUC Every few minutes 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 Just prior to the FFC a small green square will appear in the corner of the screen Using FSM it is possible to adjust the frequency of how often the FFC operation occurs Using the Advanced Sensor Control it is possible to change the FFC interval or to disable the automatic FFC entirely by setting it to Manual mode For the best possible image it is recommended the factory settings are used No video 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 connected but the camera still does not produce an image ensure that power has been properly applied to the camera and the circuit breaker is set properly If a fuse was used be sure the fuse is not blown If the video cabling is suspected as a possible source of the prob
46. the PC or laptop connected to the switch or if back to back with the camera with the camera powered on open the Control Panel Network and Sharing Center a Windows 7 example is shown The connection to the camera should show in your Active Networks View your basic network information and set up connections Ai See full map A x DAROSE HPLAPTOP Multiple networks Internet This computer View your active networks Connect or disconnect INFRARED Access Ue SEE Work nehwiik Connections wil Wireless Network Connection i bac INFRARED Click to select Unidentified network Access type No Internet access Tt Public network Connections Local Area Connectfon Change your networking settings Sia Set up a new connection or network Set up a wireless broadband dial up ad hoc or VPN connection or set up a router or access point figa Connect to a network Connect or reconnect to a wireless wired dial up or VPM network connection Choose homegroup and sharing options Access files and printers located on other network computers or change sharing settings 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 23 Basic Operation and Configuration Step 2 Click to select the Local Area Connection then click Properties as shown at the right H Local Area Connection Status General Connection IPv4 Connectivity Mo Internet access IPv6 Connectivity No network access Media State Enabled Duration 01 08 49
47. the browser This rate controls the user s own web browser only and does not affect the video streams to other users or to an NVR Note Before making any configuration changes it may be wise to back up the existing configuration Refer to section 2 6 4 Configuration File on page 2 15 for information about the configuration file 2 3 2 Camera Control and Status In the lower left of the screen are two indicator lights Control and Status Initially the Control light is off as in the image above indicating the user is not able to control the camera immediately When multiple users are connected to a camera only one user at a time can issue commands to the camera If another user has control of the camera the Control light is yellow A user is able to request control of the camera by clicking on the yellow or black light or simply by sending a command to the camera For example move the cursor over the video and select the Zoom In control magnifying glass with that appears in the lower left of the screen The Status light may turn off temporarily while waiting for the response from the camera After a short pause the Control light should turn green Observe what happens to the image when the Zoom In control is clicked several times Be patient there may be a slight delay between each command while the browser waits for a response from the camera Control Status If a command is sent to the camera when the user doe
48. ting the best performance from the thermal camera Both thermal and daylight cameras have detectors pixels that detect energy One difference between thermal and daylight cameras has to do with where the energy comes from to create an image When viewing an image with an ordinary camera there has to be some source of visible light something hot such as the sun or lights that reflects off the objects in the scene to the camera The same is true with human eyesight the vast majority of what people see is based on reflected light energy On the other hand the thermal camera detects energy that is directly radiated from objects in the scene Most objects in typical surroundings are not hot enough to radiate visible light but they easily radiate the type of infrared energy that the thermal camera can detect Even very cold objects like ice and snow radiate this type of energy The camera is capable of sensing very small temperature differences and produces a video image that typically has dramatic contrast in comparison to daylight cameras This high contrast level from the thermal video enables intelligent video analytic software to perform more reliably The performance of the camera will likely vary throughout the day Right after sunset objects warmed by the sun will appear warmest Early in the morning many of these objects will appear cooler than their surroundings so be sure to look for subtle differences in the scen
49. tion and Configuration 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 ensure the cable is suitable to the marine environment Check cable connector terminations Inferior quality connections may use multiple adapters which can cause unacceptable noise Use a high quality video distribution amplifier when splitting the signal to multiple monitors Image too dark or too light By default the F Series thermal camera uses an Automatic Gain Control AGC setting that has proven to be superior for most applications and the camera will respond to varying conditions automatically The installer should keep in mind that the sky is quite cold and can strongly affect the overall image It may be possible to avoid a problem by slightly moving the camera up or down to include or exclude items with hot or cold temperatures that influence the overall image For example a very cold background such as the sky could cause the camera to use a wider temperature range than appropriate Eastern or Western Exposure Once installed the camera may point directly east or west and this may cause the sun to be in the field of view d
50. ugh liquid tight compression glands Be sure to insert the cables through the cable glands on the enclosure before terminating and connecting them the connectors will not fit through the cable gland Leave the gland nuts loosened until all cable installation has been completed Inspect and install gland fittings in the back cover with suitable leak sealant and tighten to ensure water tight fittings Teflon tape or pipe sealant i e DuPont RectorSeal T are suitable for this purpose 427 0030 00 12 version 170 Mar 2014 1 4 F Series Camera Installation 1 5 6 Cable Glands and Spare Parts Kit The kit contains the two 3 4 cable glands and gland seal plugs required for non conduit installations The remaining parts included in the kit are e aspare ground wire e aspare ground nut and lock washer e two spare power terminal block plugs e two spare serial port terminal block plugs e four spare F Series back cover screws e four spare PT Series back cover screws 1 5 7 Cable Gland Seal Inserts The F Series camera comes with two 3 4 NPT cable glands each with a three hole gland seal insert Cables may be between 0 23 to 0 29 OD Typically up to five cables may be needed Plugs are required for any insert hole s not being used The photograph at the right shows two power cables an Ethernet cable a serial control cable no analog video is installed and two gland seal plugs If non standard cable diameters are used y
51. unting the F Series camera on a pole tower or any elevated location use industry standard safe practices to avoid injuries Caution Except as described in this manual do not open the F Series camera for any reason Disassembly of the camera including removal of the cover can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the F Series camera s infrared optics The F Series camera requires a power supply of 24 Volts Operating the camera outside of the specified input voltage range or the specified operating temperature range can cause permanent damage 1 2 References F SERIES Camera Mechanical Interface Control Document ICD FLIR Doc 427 0030 00 19 e Available on the documentation CD or from the FLIR website provides further details regarding mechanical dimensions and mounting for the F Series camera Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide FLIR Doc 427 0030 00 28 e Available on the documentation CD or from the FLIR website provides further details on using a web browser to configure the F Series camera 1 3 Camera Overview The F Series camera is both an analog and an IP camera The video from the camera can be viewed over a traditional analog video network or it can be viewed by streaming it over an IP network using MPEG 4 M JPEG and H 264 encoding Analog video will require a connection to a video monitor or an 427 0030 00 12 version 170 Mar 2014 1 1 F Series Camer
52. uring certain portions of the day We do not recommend intentionally viewing the sun but looking at the sun will not permanently damage the sensor In fact the thermal imaging camera often provides a considerable advantage over a conventional camera in this type of back lit situation However the sun may introduce image artifacts that will eventually correct out 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 Figure 2 4 Images facing sun from standard camera left and thermal camera right 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 21 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 10 Restoring the Factory Settings The camera comes configured from the factory with default settings for the IP address 192 168 250 116 the login passwords and all of the other configuration parameters stored in a file called server ini In some cases it may be necessary to restore the settings of the camera to the original factory settings If necessary this can be accomplished by temporarily connecting a loopback device to the Ethernet port during initial power up Approximately 30 seconds after power is turned on the loopback should be removed to allow the camera to finish booting up Note The camera will not finish booting up while the loopback device is connected to the camera The camera will dis
53. used for IP video streaming and for command and control For analog installations that are not using Ethernet IP a serial cable RS232 or RS422 can optionally be connected and used for command and control communications supporting either Pelco D or Bosch protocols In installations using analog video and serial communications it is recommended an Ethernet cable should also be installed for camera configuration operation and troubleshooting For installations where the camera is mounted on a tower or pole or other location that may be difficult to access it is recommended the Ethernet connection should be installed from the camera down to ground level at a minimum to allow easier access 1 4 2 Supplied Components The F Series camera includes these standard components e Fixed Camera Unit e Cable Glands and Spare Parts kit 427 0030 00 12 version 170 Mar 2014 1 2 F Series Camera Installation e FLIR Sensors Manager CD e F Series Camera Documentation Package 1 4 3 Required Components The installer will need to supply the following items which are specific to the installation e Electrical wire for system power up to 100 3 conductor shielded gauge determined by cable length and supply voltage Refer to section 1 6 Camera Connections on page 1 6 e Camera grounding strap e Coaxial RG59U video cables BNC connector at the camera end for analog video e Shielded Category 6 Ethernet cable for control streaming vi
54. vered Sensors The camera will be called FLIR and the asterisk in parenthesis indicates the camera has not been added to the list of Active Sensors on the right Click on the center bar gt to move the camera over to the list of Active Servers The name of the camera should appear in the Sensors Panel with a green joystick icon FLIR Sensors Manager File View Help E i FLIR Active By default the FSM software will automatically discover sensors in the network connect to the first camera it finds take control of the camera and display the video from the camera in Video Wall O Click on Video Wall 0 and confirm that video is streamed to the monitor and it is possible to control the camera using the pan tilt zoom controls in the Control Panel For example click on the zoom button magnifying glass with and the video will zoom to 2X Once operation of the camera has been confirmed the camera can be configured to an IP address that matches the installation network 427 0030 00 12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 8 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 5 Basic Camera Configuration The following procedures describe how to do the most common basic camera configuration steps such as setting the camera IP address and hostname and changing the user passwords To make these changes it is necessary to login using the admin user account Note In most installations the only camera settings needed are available from the Live
55. web tool also allows the user to view video and to operate the camera The other process known as the Nexus Server listens on the network for connections from clients such as FSM or other VMS clients These clients are used to control the camera and stream video during day to day operations of the camera 2 1 1 Nexus Server Configuration In general it may be necessary for the installer to make a limited number of configuration changes for each server such as setting the serial and or IP communication parameters For example each camera comes from the factory with the same default IP address so adding more than one camera to an IP network requires each camera to be configured with a different IP address at a minimum On the other hand many of the configuration parameters will remain unchanged from the factory default settings In order to control the camera it is necessary to communicate with it either using serial communications RS 232 or RS 422 or over Ethernet using Internet Protocol IP In either case it is likely there are some communication parameters that are specific to each installation 2 1 2 Serial and or IP Communications For a camera that is installed in a legacy type CCTV network using analog video the camera may commonly be controlled with serial communications The serial cable from the camera will be connected to a keyboard Joystick device or to a video switch encoder or DVH that has a serial communication port
56. yed in the image with hot objects displayed as white and cold objects as black or vice versa Function Some cameras have additional features or functions which can be accessed using an extra numeric function keypad It is possible to create customized camera functions through a macro interface which can be programmed through XML commands For additional information contact FLIR Technical Support for information about the Nexus XML Based Control Interfaces When the Function button is selected the keypad changes to a numeric keypad As digits are selected they are displayed below the keypad To execute the function select the FN Function button again If an invalid function is entered an error message appears below the video window Function is not available in current mode To return to the Control Panel select the Back button left arrow Other buttons on the control panel may be disabled if not available for the camera In the control panel a disabled button is indicated with a grey color and when the cursor is positioned over a disabled button the screen tip indicates the function is not available 2 3 4 Help At the top of the page select the Help menu to display software version information This page has information about the camera including hardware and software revision numbers part numbers and serial numbers If it is necessary to contact FLIR Technical Support for assistance it will be helpful t
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