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Voyager III Operator's Manual

1. e s e 432 0005 00 10 O p er at O pr IU Revision 110 February 2012 FLIR Systems Inc 2012 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 Systems Inc Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of FLIR 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 Voyager III thermal imaging system is controlled by US export laws There are special versions of this system that are approved for international distribution and travel Please contact FLIR Systems if you have any questions FLIR Systems Inc 70 Castilian Drive Goleta CA 93117 Phone 1 888 747 FLIR 1 888 747 3547 www flir com maritime Document Number 432 0005 00 10 Revision 110 Document History September 2011 Initial Release 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 dis
2. Using Voyager Ill Tracking The ability to identify a target and keep the camera automatically focused on it is an important feature of your Voyager lll system Tracking can be used for example to keep a person in view who has been swept overboard until a rescue operation is completed or to follow a ship that is in distress 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 33 Voyager Ill Firefighter Mode and Tracking 34 When tracking is enabled you manually identify a region of interest The tracker detects targets in the region of interest based on an analysis of contrasting and homogeneous areas motion and other distinctive factors When you engage the tracker the system attempts to follow the target You can fine tune the region of interest and make other manual adjustments The following figure illustrates how the system might look when you first enable tracking In this picture the system is ready to track but is not yet engaged in tracking Currently active algorithm CORR is Correlation Center of acquisition region Acquisition window Tracking gate disengaged The letters at the top of the screen CORR indicate the method the system is currently using for acquiring targets in the region of interest This method is called an acquisition algorithm and you can select from four algorithms The outer black box in the center of the screen is the acquisition window It has a default size of 160 x 1
3. cuaPTER7 Voyager lll Reference Introduction This chapter includes a glossary of acronyms a list of symbols used in on screen display and a number of lists and tables that summarize system information It also includes a set of tips for troubleshooting issues you may encounter while using your camera system Acronyms The following table lists each acronym that is used in this manual and its meaning Acronym Term Definition AGC Automatic Gain Control ANSI American National Standards Institute API Application Programming Interface BWC NMEA Bearing and Distance to Waypoint Great Circle CIDR Classless Inter Domain Routing DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol EAR Export Administration Regulations EMI Electromagnetic Interference FFC Flat Field Correction FLIR Forward Looking Infrared 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 83 Voyager III Reference 84 Acronym Term Definition ICD Interface Control Document IEC International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IP Internet Protocol IR Infrared JCU Joystick Control Unit LCD Liquid Crystal Display LWIR Long wave infrared MFD Multifunction display NAT Network Access Translation NMEA National Marine Electronics Association OSD On Screen Display P T Pan Tilt PoE Power Over Ethernet RSD NMEA Radar System Data RTP Real time Transport Protocol SCTE Society of Cab
4. 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 31 Voyager Ill Firefighter Mode and Tracking 32 A Caution A number of factors can affect the accuracy of the Voyager III temperature reading such as the distance to the target humidity and other atmospheric conditions While the Firefighter Mode features of your Voyager III system provide an important reference point in understanding temperatures in a target environment you should never rely on camera data as your primary source of information The Voyager III system should always be used in conjunction with other appropriate tools Enabling firefighter mode modifies a number of aspects of the video display The following figure uses numbers to annotate four significant differences Upper isotherm Lower isotherm 1 All icons other than Scene Azimuth and Elevation are removed from the screen 2 A vertical temperature scale displays along the left edge of the video display with a range of 0 to 150 degrees centigrade The scale is divided into three sections distinguished by colors green yellow and red The points on the scale where the colors change are determined by the values you specify for upper and lower isotherm values e Upper isotherm marks the change between red and yellow e Lower isotherm marks the change between yellow and green 3 A spot meter displays in the center of the video display indicating the target for the temperature reading Thi
5. 74 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III Webcam Interface E FLIR L R 1 877 773 3547 www FLIR com M Series JCU Web Interface Firmware Update Please specify a bin file Network Addressing C Dynamic amp Static Factory Default 2 For Network Addressing select Static 3 Enter the new value you want to use in the IP field The Network Mask should fill in automatically 255 255 255 0 4 Click Save to save your changes and exit the control page Enabling Universal Plug and Play UPnP If you need to frequently access the camera or JCU through the IP interface you can do this without having to type the IP address if your PC is configured to use Universal Plug and Play UPnP In this case the network devices display automatically as icons and you can simply click on them to open the control page UPnP is typically not active on older computers using Windows XP but can be activated by following the steps outlined here DIE Note The JCU and camera will display on the PC network only when the PC is on the same network as the camera If the PC is not configured with a static IP address the UPnP icons will not display UPnP Overview UPnP is a set of networking protocols that allows devices on a network to connect automatically without the need for configuration by a network expert thus simplifying the implementation of networks and the installation of computer componen
6. No Firefighter Displays when firefighter mode is enabled and the WFOV camera is not active Indicates that you must switch to the WFOV to use firefighter mode Indicates the camera is in the Home position the icon flashes when a new home position is Indicates that horizontal pan dimension of gyro stabilization is off because Point is enabled Indicates that horizontal pan dimension of gyro stabilization is on because Point is disabled JCU Indicates a single JCU is currently connected to the camera unit a Multiple JCUs Indicates more than one JCU is connected to the camera unit Near Field of View The near field of view thermal camera is active Wide Field of View The wide field of view thermal camera is active NMEA BWS Message Receiving NMEA messages using Bearing and Distance to Waypoint Great Circle BWC sentence format has been enabled this is also Known as slew to waypoint NMEA RSD Message Receiving NMEA messages using the Radar System Data RSD sentence format has been enabled this is also known as radar cursor tracking NMEA TTM Message Receiving NMEA messages using the NMEA Tracked Target Message TTM sentence format has been enabled this is also Known as radar tracking The camera is currently in its parked position looking forward and down 909 This position protects the camera from damage when it is not in use PC Indicates a PC on the network has a connection with the camera You can use
7. Voyager III Webcam Interface Select Device ID 2 from the pull down Then click the Use External IP pulldown and select yes VIDEO Configuration Device pl Delete Network Video Stream Add 0 Device ID in Driver Network Video Stream Video Source Type DLTV D 0 RTP Settings Stream Type standard Interface eth0 192 168 250 116 x Port 554 Stream Name vis T Use External IP no Enable Multicast no When you select yes a new External IP Address field appears on the page Enter the static IP address that the router gateway uses to access the Internet VIDEO Configuration Device D 2 Delete Network Video Stream Add Device ID 2 Driver Network Video Stream Enabled yes RTP Settings Stream Type standard y Interface eth0 192 168 250 116 e Port Sou Stream Name wow zl Use External IP After you enter the external IP address scroll down the page and click the Save button Then repeat the same steps for the other two devices A Caution Remember to click Save before selecting another device or your changes will not be saved 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 79 Voyager III Webcam Interface 80 e When you are done stop and start the Web server by using the Stop Start buttons at the top of the Web page Restarting the camera has the same effect but stopping and starting the server is quicker Note Remembe
8. picture feature See Tracker PIP Menu on page 59 for details Note While picture in picture is associated with the tracker it can be used at any time not just when you are actively tracking How Tracking Affects Other System Features You can initiate a tracking session when the system is in normal mode or use it in conjunction with firefighter mode You can use either of the thermal sensors or the visible camera You can even track when the camera is using the foveal view with the two thermal fields of vision overlaid see page 55 In all cases enabling tracking changes various aspects of how the system operates You will see all of the following changes when a tracking session is initiated e In firefighter mode the display color becomes grayscale rather than using the isotherm colors The spot meter pointer is also removed from the display but the temperature scale remains and the system continues to update the temperature readings e All icons are removed from the screen except for the Scene Azimuth and Elevation icons e Ifthe NMEA interface is being used to connect to another device the system no longer responds to messages and the message icons are removed e The MENU button cannot be used for accessing the menus It has a special use with tracking If you need to make changes using the menus you must exit the tracking session e After a target has been acquired the short press function of the USER button cha
9. 1 0 displays on the JCU screen and then Power Menu displays The various options on the menu are described in more detail in the following section If Camera System or Global Stndby is selected the LCD displays Goodbye the camera moves to the parked position head rotated down and goes into standby state 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 25 Voyager lll System Startup 26 You can also press and hold SCENE COLOR and HOME buttons at the same time to go directly to global standby In this case you are not prompted to choose from the Power Menu before the camera enters standby If the camera will not be used for an extended period of time and you want to conserve power first power down the camera from the JCU as described here so that the camera is in the park position Then switch the system circuit breaker to the off position When the circuit breaker is switched on the camera will go through the bootup sequence again as described previously JCU Power Menu The JCU is more sophisticated than many joystick devices in fact it has its own microprocessor and is capable of communicating with other IP devices on a network To aid in the control of the system the JCU has an LCD display that shows JCU messages menu options and general status information The various JCU functions are accessed from a set of menus with each menu entry selectable in the JCU display When the camera is powered on pr
10. 500 0394 00 Accessory Kit Joystick Control Unit Maritime 500 0385 00 Cover JCU Marine 4113315 Ethernet cable shielded RJ45 50 308 0163 50 2 ea Injector DC DC PoE 4113746 Joystick Control Unit Includes the following parts 500 0395 00 e Joystick Control Unit Maritime 500 0385 00 e Cover JCU Marine 4113315 88 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager lll Reference TABLE 7 3 Voyager Ill Accessories Accessories Description Part Number Ethernet Cable Double Shielded RJ45 LSZH 25 308 0163 25 Double Shielded RJ45 LSZH 50 308 0163 50 Double Shielded RJ45 LSZH 75 308 0163 75 Double Shielded RJ45 LSZH 100 308 0163 100 Video Cable BNC Terminated 25 308 0164 25 BNC Terminated 50 308 0164 50 BNC Terminated 75 308 0164 75 BNC Terminated 100 308 0164 100 Power Accessory Injector DC DC PoE 4113746 System Overview Table 7 4 lists general characteristics of your Voyager III system TABLE 7 4 Voyager Ill Overview Slew Rate Thermal Imaging Performance Sensor Type Wide FOV Imager Narrow FOV Imager Spectral Range Daylight Imaging Performance Sensor Type Wide FOV Limit Narrow FOV Limit System Specifications Pan Tilt Coverage Video output Power Requirements Attribute Value General Size 15 x 23 Weight 45 Ib Azimuth Field of Regard 360 Continuous Elevation Field of Regard 90 Variable to 120
11. Set displays to the right of the menu until you exit Video Polarity Selecting this item switches the colors representing hot and cold in the infrared imagery Unless you set the thermal color default this setting reverts to the factory default when the system is rebooted How video polarity works depends on the color pallet you are using e Black Hot polarity darker colors represent hotter objects the factory default e White Hot polarity lighter colors represent hotter objects The difference between white hot and black hot is shown below using a grayscale color pallet white hot is on the left and black hot on the right The use of white hot or black hot display mode is strictly a personal preference experiment with the different settings in different conditions and see which is preferred lf Color Thermal Video is enabled you have additional color choices Inverting the polarity switches the darker and lighter colors Note By default the USER button is configured to invert the video polarity However the function of the USER button can be changed from the factory default setting to do other functions Refer to User Programmable Button Menu on page 53 for more information about how to program the USER button Color Thermal Video Many people prefer to look at thermal images in color instead of grayscale When this menu item is enabled the camera can use one of four color palettes instead of just two settings Th
12. Space available on disk 73730 MB 5 Click OK and then click Next in the Windows Components Wizard You may need to provide your Windows XP installation CD You can now see if any UPnP enabled devices exist on your network by opening My Network Places If there are UPnP devices on your local network they will appear here with a generic icon based on the device type In the future when a UPnP device is installed on the network a notifying icon will appear briefly in the System Tray When you see this icon go to My Network Places to view the new device Double click on the icon to bring up its control page Using the Webcam Feature Remotely The webcam feature is designed to let you access the camera remotely over the Internet If you want to extend the webcam feature for use over the Internet you need an Internet connection with a cellular or satellite router and firewall Configuring this kind of network is outside the scope of this manual The following diagram shows a typical scenario where a laptop in a remote location is being used to connect to the Voyager Ill camera over the Internet It is assumed the router gateway will perform Network Address Translation NAT and port forwarding 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 77 Voyager lll Webcam Interface 78 e Router or 192 168 250 110 Gateway L Firewall Remote Laptop Zi 192 168 250 116 Bulkhead Bo
13. through a video amplifier distributor that creates four outputs One of the video channels is labeled primary and the other secondary Note The physical configuration of the box supports a maximum of six cables at one time These can be any combination of primary and secondary output The bulkhead box includes a slot for a communication option known as the NMEA interface board which you can use to communicate with devices such as radar and GPS see page 45 for details on the NMEA interface It also contains the video tracking module used to support the Voyager III automatic tracking capabilities Cables The camera cable connects the Voyager lll camera body to the bulkhead box The cable length varies depending on what is ordered The cable provides power to the camera from the bulkhead box and relays control commands between the camera body and the JCU The cable also provides the standard RS 170 video signals from the camera to the bulkhead box 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III Overview Joystick Control Unit This cable connects to the back of the camera body base with a circular connector To avoid damaging the cable it is important not to bend it too tightly Detailed instructions for connecting the cable to the bulkhead box are included in the Voyager III Installation Guide Joystick Control Unit JCU The JCU is the primary control device for the Voyager lll system The JCU i
14. 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 1 Contents HAS ele UP ROCES a aan nes an de a 23 Sal te 1 ele MOUSE SENERE SER os tes RELSE 25 JEU PONE E ssassn iisa a aa Eaa 26 Factory Default Settings aa 28 CHAPTER A Voyager IIl Firefighter Mode and Tracking see ENKER KE ENEE 31 NEVE AO o Eege 31 USING Firengnter Mode cisco 31 USING Voyager Uli TENG ias 33 SEUD TOR ele e E 36 How Tracking Affects Other System Features ervnnnnvnnnnnnnnennnnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnvennnnnnvennnnnnvnnnnnnnnennnnnne 36 Tracking CONGEDIS uti bade kedede 37 TRACKING AGONNNS Fr 38 Joystick Operation TON TRACKING svarene ne 39 CHAPTER 5 Voyager lll System Configuration ss 43 NEVA 43 MENNENE 44 PInGniGiter MEN saa 45 ME 45 NET NN 47 RSD MESSE Ale 47 BWC Message as o a adi ad D een ase 48 TERN MES S GE SES 48 Target Dwell ae 49 MORENO HEI seriar aa oda 49 Mounting Xand Y OSE arie i aa A a 49 MOUNTING ANGIE s rer erre 49 Vdeo Setup Melia oia 49 Sel Thermal Color BI EE 50 Video Polarity varslere eden 50 Color Terma VideO esse nina time din 50 TESTPAHEM ardilla ali 51 Seto Uli e Kn E aS 52 PC Ieonand JEU ICON ir A A a aa 52 SON Display Mode a an 52 BE len ICOM varia NYRER iden 53 User Programmable Button MEN sic oa 53 LONG SNE 53 RS 1 0 1 4 D ESS eidele 54 System Setup ME NNN 54 Align Thermal images ar ao 55 FOveal VIEW bid 55 Gyro E le TE de un A E AI 59 ee ue Le EE 56 TWIS E GR ee SE 56 2 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyag
15. In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box click Add Remove Windows Components on the left side 3 Inthe Windows Components Wizard click Networking Services and then click Details Windows Components Wizard Windows Components You can add or remove components of Windows P To add ar remove a component click the checkbox shaded bos means that only part of the component will be installed To see what s included in a component click Details Components O MSN Explorer e hi Other Network File and Print Services wl Ei Outlook Express M El Indate Ront Certificates Description Contains a variety of specialized network related services and protocols Total disk pace required 56 5 ME Space available on disk 7373 00 MB 4 Select the Universal Plug and Play check box 76 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III Webcam Interface Networking Services To add ar remove a component click the check box shaded box means that only part of the component will be installed To see what s included in a component click Details subcomponents of Networking Services M Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client 0 0 ME O Peer to Peer 0 0 MB CL RIP Listener 0 0 ME O 2 Simple TCP Services Description Displays icons in My Network Places for UPnP devices detected on the network Also opens the required Windows Firewall ports Total disk pace required 66 5 ME
16. and other aspects of tracking See Joystick Operation for Tracking on page 39 for details You can configure how you interact with the puck using two settings that control how the system interprets puck movement See Joystick Mode on page 56 and Twist to Pan Mode on page 56 Many operators will prefer the way the system initially works but you should be aware that the behavior of the puck can be modified through the system settings letting you choose the mode that feels most natural to you Note The puck implements proportional control therefore the farther you rotate it or direct it from center the faster the camera will move Tilting the Camera You can use the puck to tilt the camera up and down by moving the puck forward and backward By default moving the puck forward toward the bow causes the camera to tilt down Moving the puck back toward aft causes the camera to tilt up This is similar to the way an airplane operates You can change this so that the puck functions like the joystick used in playing video games In this case the opposite happens moving the joystick forward causes the camera to tilt up Moving the puck back causes the camera to tilt down Panning the Camera You also use the puck to pan the camera to the left and right By default turn the puck clockwise and the Voyager III will pivot to the right Rotate twist the puck counterclockwise and the Voyager III will pivot left You can
17. before making other camera changes You can change the default action so that a quick push in initiates autofocus The No Autofocus icon displays when you attempt to initiate focus and the NFOV camera is not active The Autofocus scale shows progress of the focus operation Use the manual focus controls for coarse focus adjustment and the autofocus feature for fine focus adjustments of the thermal image 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 21 Voyager III Joystick Control Unit JCU powered on with backlit display and buttons 22 JCU Display The JCU display area generally shows the ID of the camera that the JCU is connected to It also shows various JCU status messages and it shows the countdown 3 2 1 0 to access the Power Menu when the power button is pressed and held The Power Menu displays on the LCD so you can choose various standby modes See JCU Power Menu on page 26 for details about using this menu 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual CHAPTER 3 OZ Voyager lll System Startup System Startup and Shutdown The Voyager III camera does not have an on off switch Instead its power state is controlled by the JCU Generally the camera is never completely off but in a standby state waiting for a wake command from the JCU Typically the Voyager III system is connected to its power source through a circuit breaker which functions
18. 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 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 Multiple Cameras and or JCUs on a single network You can configure your system with multiple cameras and multiple JCUs on the same network More than one JCU can be used to control a given camera The camera will respond to commands from both JCU s in the order the commands are received across the network Unpredictable behavior may result from users sending conflicting commands from separate JCU s for example one user pans left and the other user pans right In general the camera will respond to the last command received and there is no way to set priority given that IP networks use a best effort delivery protocol 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operators Manual NOTES FLIR Systems Inc CS World Headquarters FLIR Systems Inc 70 Castilian Dr Goleta CA 9
19. how the messages are processed Dwell time determines how long the camera remains on a particular target The ability of the Voyager III to accurately track a target depends on the quality of the data sent from the radar unit The ability of the radar to effectively track a target is influenced by several factors such as the make and model of the radar unit the radar update rate the relative angular rate of the target the angular rate of the boat heading and the velocity of target being tracked Note It is important to enter the accurate mounting height of the camera above the water line to ensure the unit s pointing accuracy for close in targets S dl E While you can choose to track a large number of targets in practical terms the number of targets is linked to the dwell time Since the camera looks at each target for a minimum of 10 seconds before moving on to the next target when the number of targets become too large the system will take too long to cycle through them all for the information to be of any real use Configure how the NMEA interface works with settings on the NMEA Menu When you select NMEA Menu from the main menu the following on screen menu displays NMEA Mode Enabled RSD Message Enabled BWC Message Enabled TTM Message Enabled Target Dwell seconds 10 Mounting Height meters 01 Mounting X offset meters Mounting Y offset meters Mounting Angle degrees NMEA Mode Select this option
20. is completely independent of the Voyager lll camera Configuring it correctly may require a level of familiarity with managing IP networks that is beyond the skill set of many people Make sure you know how to manage and configure the other equipment in the network for example the cable DSL or wireless modem router used to connect to the Internet FLIR technical support can only provide limited support in this regard 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 71 Voyager lll Webcam Interface 72 Changing Voyager lll Camera Static IP Address If the network makes use of Network Address Translation NAT and port forwarding and or a firewall the webcam feature requires that certain ports are opened up to allow access to the camera control and to allow for video streaming In particular the following ports are used by default Protocol Comment TCP Port 554 Video streaming You may want to change the IP address for the Voyager lll camera from the default value 192 168 250 116 to an address that is within the address space of the existing IP network on the vessel For example you may already have devices such as IP cameras PCs and routers attached to a local area network LAN You modify the IP address for the camera using a Web browser After the camera is powered on point the browser on the PC to the camera default IP address by typing 192 168 250 116 in the address field Blank Page Win
21. it pans continuously left and right either until it is taken out of surveillance mode or until the JCU is used to move the camera The camera does not automatically resume panning you must enable surveillance again by pressing the USER button if it is programmed to enable this mode or selecting the menu option Surveillance Mode Select this setting to enable or disable the continuous panning action of the camera If you have enabled surveillance mode the setting reverts to disabled when the system is rebooted Scan Width In surveillance mode the Scan Width determines the range of horizontal azimuth pan covered by each scan The choices are Narrow The camera scans from approximately 20 left and right of center 409 total Wide The camera scan covers 40 to the left and right of center 80 total The default scan width is wide NUM Note The center of the scan pattern is determined by the direction the camera is pointing when surveillance is enabled The scan pattern is not centered about the Home position unless the camera is in the Home position when surveillance is enabled e 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 57 Voyager III System Configuration 58 Scan Speed In surveillance mode the Scan Speed determines how quickly the camera scans back and forth The choices are Fast and Slow Note The scan speed is affected by the zoom state if the camera is zoomed in it scans at a sl
22. joystick When the tracker is engaged the display changes to one like the following picture In this figure the black acquisition window no longer displays and the color of the tracking gate is now green indicating that it is tracking the target area The system displays gray cross hairs to marks the center of the scene When the tracker is exactly on target the green cross hair of the tracking gate overlay the gray cross hairs You may need to practice using the tracking features to become familiar with how they work and when they work best If you plan to use tracking some initial setup is required Entering a tracking session significantly alters the way the Voyager III system works Tracking affects 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 35 Voyager Ill Firefighter Mode and Tracking 36 6 both the video display and how you use the joystick You should read this section thoroughly to understand how best to use the tracking features Setup for Tracking If you plan to use the Voyager Ill tracking module you must first e Associate Toggle Tracker with the long press of the USER button This is the only way to turn tracking on and off After you have done this you can quickly enter tracking mode by simply pressing and holding the USER button You return to normal or firefighter mode by pressing and holding the USER button again e Setup options on the Tracker PIP Menu if you plan to use the picture in
23. operation might have an unexpected outcome Note Notes call attention to information that is especially significant to understanding and operating the equipment Warnings and Cautions Warning Do not use the Voyager III imaging system as the primary navigation system Use it in conjunction with other navigation aids and a primary manual navigation system Warning Use of insufficient wire gauge can result in fire Caution Do not open the Voyager lll camera unit for any reason Disassembly of the camera including removal of the cover can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty Caution Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the Voyager lll camera optics Caution The Voyager III requires a power supply of 24V DC nominal 5 Amp maximum Absolute voltage range 21 32V DC Operating the camera outside 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager lll Overview Thermal Image at Night of the specified input voltage range or the specified operating temperature range can cause permanent damage 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 System Description Voyager lll is a stabilized maritime thermal and visible light camera system for use on most types of vessels lts state of the art thermal imaging system provides excellent night visibility and situati
24. specific settings affect a particular button you can refer to that chapter for additional details JCU Buttons All of the buttons on the JCU perform multiple functions In most cases each performs one function when it is pressed briefly short press and a different function when it is pressed and held long press This flexibility enables a simple device to support a set of complex rich features In the following discussion the short press action is described first followed by the long press In addition enabling some system features such as firefighter mode and tracking can change how the buttons work Table 2 1 on page 19 summarizes the two actions for each button and the effects of other modes on how the buttons operate 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 15 Voyager III Joystick Control Unit 16 e Power DIM Button Short Press A short press of the Power DIM button cycles through the four levels of brightness for the JCU display The JCU controls are backlit to make them easier to see at night Use this button to adjust the brightness of the JCU backlighting for your comfort Long Press Pressing and holding the Power DIM button is used to wake up the camera causing it to go from standby mode to powered on It is also used to put the camera back in standby mode as well as complete other system functions such as calibrating the JCU and associating the JCU with a camera These func
25. the area within the tracking gate and uses it as a reference to compare with the area as it changes The snapshot is slowly updated to reflect changes within the tracked area Correlation is similar to the scene algorithm but applied to the area defined by the tracking gate rather than the entire scene This algorithm is good for tracking complex targets or slow moving or still targets in an uncluttered area When using this method the system will coast in the same way as the centroid method if the target is lost Combined COMB The tracker uses a combination of features from the centroid and correlation algorithms This method typically does not yield as good result as either centroid or correlation While possible its use is not recommended Scene SCENE When using the scene algorithm the tracker identifies distinguishable points over the entire video frame scene and tries to maintain the relationship of the points to the video frame as the scene changes This algorithm is most effective when the target area is large such as a stationary target or landscape You might use it for example while coming into harbour to keep the camera centered on a dock When the tracker is using this algorithm an acquisition window and tracking gate do not display since you are engaging the entire scene not a specific region When tracking is engaged you will see a number of cross hairs at various points that indicate points being tracked Joys
26. to enable or disable the processing of messages using the NMEA interface The factory default setting is disabled All messages are ignored when NMEA Mode is disabled even if the specific message types are enabled RSD Message When this option is enabled you can control the camera by using the cursor on your radar display screen to highlight a target The camera will track point toward whatever target is selected by the cursor Moving the cursor to a different target will move the camera to the new target see note below The camera will continue to follow the cursor until this option is disabled from the main menu This function is implemented with NMEA RSD messages 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager lll Operator s Manual 47 Voyager III System Configuration 48 6 When the camera is in this mode an icon is either briefly or continuously displayed depending on the setting of Icon Display Mode see page 52 Note The camera points toward the cursor position for the dwell time period a minimum of 10 seconds If the cursor is moved during that time the camera will not move immediately to the new position It will ignore all other RSD messages produced when the cursor is moved to another position until the dwell time expires Then it will respond to the next RSD message received BWC Message When this option is enabled the camera will slew move to a preselected waypoint when that waypoint gets to within approxim
27. you want to track and then engage the tracker The tracker keeps the camera pointed toward that target area You can fine tune the target area and make other manual adjustments This feature can be useful when rescue personnel are attempting to contact a vessel in distress or a person overboard See Using Voyager III Tracking on page 33 for details 8 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager lll Operator s Manual Voyager III Overview You can use firefighter mode and tracking mode together to provide comprehensive support for rescue operations In the man over board scenario you can use color coding associated with a temperature range to identify where the person is located and then engage the tracker to keep the camera focused on the person until the completion of a successful rescue operation System Components The Voyager lll system includes the following components each of which is described briefly in this section e Camera body e Bulkhead box e Connector cables e Joystick control unit JCU and weather cover This manual describes how the Voyager Ill system operates It assumes that your system is installed and ready to use For details about installing the system see the Voyager III Installation Guide The Voyager lll Camera Body The camera body s pan tilt mechanism allows the operator to look 360 in azimuth and 90 in elevation The camera body houses all three imaging sensors wide angle infrared l
28. 20 pixels and defines the area of the scene in which a target can potentially be acquired The size of the acquisition window can be changed using the puck The default size is optimized to provide the best processing power for the tracker not too large and ease of use for the operator not too small When the tracker is actually engaged in tracking the acquisition window no longer displays The box within the acquisition window white in the above figure is the tracking gate It has three states indicated by the color e White indicates that the tracker is in acquisition mode and not actively tracking a target The area within the tracking gate identifies a potential target 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager Ill Firefighter Mode and Tracking e Green indicates a target is being tracked e Orange indicates that a target is being tracked but that the tracker is coasting and is potentially about to lose the target At times the size of the acquisition window and tracking gate are the same This indicates that the tracker has not found anything to track within the acquisition window In this case the screen looks like the following You should move the camera until the white tracking gate shows inside the acquisition window before attempting to engage a target The tracker automatically sizes the white tracking gate as it finds a discernible target You engage the tracker by double pumping the
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30. I s two thermal imagers e Enabled presents an overlaid view with the narrow FOV image nested within the wide FOV image This blended image presentation lets you zoom from the wide FOV to the narrow without losing image resolution In Foveal view the WFOV and NFOV icons do not display e Disabled the factory default setting presents either the wide or narrow FOV and lets you use the zoom function to transition from one to the other In this view when Icon Display Mode is set to Display All either the WFOV and NFOV icon displays on screen to indicate which display is active Gyro Stabilization Select this option to enable or disable the two axis mechanical gyro stabilization which prevents camera images from being affected by mechanical vibrations caused by waves and ship motion This setting is enabled by default and should not be changed under normal operation The icon to the left flashes when you enable this setting but does not display continually since this is the normal mode of operation If you disable gyro stabilization the icon on the left remains on the screen to make you aware that it is disabled This is not a normal mode of operation Gyro Stabilization is automatically turned off when the camera is parked but the system restores your setting when the camera is powered on This setting is also affected by the setting of Point Gyro stabilization has two aspect horizontal azimuth and vertical elevation Enablin
31. II System Configuration 92 Set Symbology Menu When you select Set Symbology Menu from the main menu the following on screen menu displays PC Icon Disabled JCU Icon Enabled Icon Display Mode Display Minimal Elevation Icon Enabled PC Icon and JCU Icon The display of the PC icon and the JCU icons can be enabled or disabled using the first two menu entries This setting only has an effect when Icon Display Mode is set to Display All In this case you can override the Display All setting by disabling the PC JCU and Elevation icons The JCU Icon setting affects both the single JCU and multiple JCU icons that display based on the number of JCUs connected to the camera The PC icon only appears if the system has discovered a PC on the network This happens only when you have completed the setup to enable the use of the system as a webcam See Chapter 6 Voyager III Webcam Interface on page 63 Icon Display Mode The general display of icons on the screen is controlled by the setting of Icon Display Mode You have three choices Display All Selecting this option maximizes the display of the on screen icons Some icons such as Home and Scene are only displayed momentarily the display of other icons depends on your specific system configuration For example the Wide FOV and Narrow FOV icons do not display when Foveal view is enabled If you choose to display all icons you can still turn off the display o
32. Jeder len Gaia 83 ACTON NS 83 A Ee 85 SVEN DS Cll GANONG NE 87 PAS And Ee 87 SYSIEMOVERVIGW a ias 89 s eil aere le Lal Re den ni ti le este 90 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 3 Contents 4 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual CHAPTER 1 Voyager Ill Overview This manual describes the operation of the Voyager III camera If you need help or have additional questions please call to speak with our support experts see the phone numbers on the back cover of this manual This manual includes information about the following topics System description Using the joystick control unit JCU System startup and shutdown Using firefighter mode and tracking Configuring your Voyager III system Using your Voyager lll as a webcam remotely and locally Helpful reference information such as acronyms parts lists a table of icons and troubleshooting tips Additional References The Voyager III camera comes with a complete documentation set on a CD FLIR Doc 432 0005 00 16 that includes this manual as well as others All documents are in PDF format and can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader Voyager III Installation Guide FLIR Doc 432 0005 00 12 includes information about electrical connections and physical installation Voyager III Quick Start Guide FLIR Doc 432 0005 00 11 is a set of double sided cards that show the functions executed by the various JCU buttons puck m
33. Marine Electronics Association NMEA 0183 protocol NMEA 0183 or NMEA for short is a combined electrical and data specification for communication between marine electronic devices Additional information regarding the protocol can be found on the NMEA Web site http www nmea org content nmea_standards nmea_standards asp When NMEA is being used the Voyager lll acts as a listener and receives messages from the main control unit that is monitoring various sending devices in 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 45 Voyager III System Configuration 46 6 e the system such as radar GPS or independent input ports The Voyager III connects to the other equipment via a serial cable or a direct connection The NMEA protocol allows the camera to automatically point toward vessels and other objects that show up on the display and to track their movement Note The system is also able to track targets that are manually identified by an operator See Using Voyager III Tracking on page 33 for details The Voyager III can receive three types of NMEA messages e Radar Cursor Tracking which is implemented using the NMEA Radar System Data RSD sentence format e Slew to Waypoint which uses the NMEA Bearing and Distance to Waypoint Great Circle BWC sentence format e Radar Tracking which uses the NMEA Tracked Target Message TTM sentence format Even though you can only choose three types of message
34. WFOV NFOV and visible and includes on screen icons and menus This is the factory default setting for the primary display e WFOV Analog displays direct output from the WFOV camera without icons or menus e NFOV Analog displays direct output from the NFOV camera without icons or menus e Visible Analog displays direct output from the daylight camera without icons or menus This is the factory default setting for the secondary display 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III System Configuration Caution If you change your primary video display from OSD the menus are no A longer visible Make sure you select OSD Video for the secondary display so you can change settings through the menus as needed Tracker PIP Menu Your Voyager III system includes a tracker that lets you choose a target area of the display and have the tracker keep the camera focused on that area Tracking is discussed in Using Voyager III Tracking on page 33 Some features of the tracker are available whenever you use your Voyager III system regardless of whether you enable a tracking session These features can be configured on the Tracker PIP Menu When you select Tracker PIP Menu from the main menu the following on screen menu displays Picture in Picture Mode Disabled PIP Location Middle Left Picture in Picture Mode Enable this setting if you want to have a small picture from a secondary video source
35. able firefighter mode and define the color ranges for temperature tracking For a description of the features of firefighter mode see Using Firefighter Mode on page 31 When you select Firefighter Menu from the main menu the following on screen menu displays Firefighter Mode Disabled Upper Iso Therm degrees C 23 Lower Iso Therm degrees C 100 Firefighter Mode Select this option to enable or disable firefighter mode If you have enabled firefighter mode the setting reverts to disabled when the system is rebooted Upper Lower Iso Therm Select the temperature values where the red upper and yellow lower colors begin on the temperature scale By default these are set to s 125 C upper and 37 C lower Move the joystick to the right to increase the temperature to the left to decrease it In firefighter mode the system uses these values to determine the color of pixels on the screen Any pixel with a temperature within the defined color band is displayed in that color If Lower Iso Therm is 30 C and Upper is 79 C a pixel with a temperature of 35 C displays a yellow color NMEA Menu This section describes how to configure and use the set of NMEA interface functions supported by the Voyager III For information regarding installation of the NMEA interface refer to the Voyager III Installation Guide The NMEA interface allows the Voyager III to communicate with radar GPS or other devices using the National
36. anges tracking algorithm acquisition region Using the Joystick During Target Tracking After you initiate a tracking session by acquiring a target you can use the joystick in two ways 1 You can move the tracking gate up and down or left and right to better center it over the target For example you are tracking a boat and want to center the boat s engine in the tracking gate to ensure a more distinct target region You use the joystick to nudge the tracking gate to center it on the engine A Caution Behind the scenes the tracker is actually releasing and reacquiring the target Under some conditions the tracker may lose the target during this operation 2 You can modify the location on the screen that the tracker centers on By default the center of the tracker s target is the center of the screen This is indicated by a set of gray cross hairs For example you are tracking a boat and the tracking gate is centered on the boat s engine However when the engine is tracked at the center of the screen the bow of the boat is cut off on the right You can fix this by temporarily changing the tracking offset You hold down the MENU button and use the joystick to move the tracking gate to the left This shifts the scene so that the missing part of the boat comes into view 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 41 Voyager Ill Firefighter Mode and Tracking 42 When your current tracking session is ende
37. ary depending on which operating system your PC is using 1 Find the Network Settings dialog using the steps appropriate for your operating system Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 The following image is from Windows XP Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties HEI General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Othenvise You need to ask pour network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 250 116 Subnet mask 205 255 255 O Default gateway l e Use the following ONS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Advanced Cancel 2 Click the selection for Use the following IP address and specify 192 168 250 110 in the IP address field 3 Make sure the subnet mask is set to 255 255 255 0 this should fill automatically as you tab through the screen 4 Click OK to save your changes and exit the Network Settings dialog If the PC you are using is a laptop that you remove from the vessel and use on other networks make sure you reset the network settings to obtain an IP address automatically to avoid IP conflicts Connect the PC to the Ship Ethernet Port The Voyager III bulkhead box provides a single power over Ethernet PoE output to be used by the JCU labeled E2 Ship Ethernet In a simple configuration yo
38. as the primary on off switch for the system Should it be necessary for some reason to completely shut down the system the circuit breaker is used In normal operation however the camera will have power and will be in one of three states or modes e Bootup or powering on e Powered on or fully functional e Standby a low power state waiting for a wake command The Bootup Process The bootup process is slightly different depending on whether the system had been completely turned off or is being wakened from a standby state Most of what happens however is the same If you are starting from a full shutdown make sure your monitor is turned on Then power on the system When the JCU receives power an amber light on the Power DIM button comes on Press and hold the JCU Power DIM button to wake the camera 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 23 Voyager lll System Startup 24 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Troubleshooting Tip If the JCU does not have power it may be connected to a Power over Ethernet PoE switch that has not been powered on or it may be connected to a network switch that does not provide PoE power When the camera begins to power up it goes through a pan tilt sequence and then moves to the home position Starting then Searching displays on the JCU LCD screen When the last used camera is found the message changes to Connecting which continues to f
39. ately a 3 mile 5 km range based on waypoint location information from the NMEA BWC messages For example while en route the operator could designate a buoy an island or any other landmark as a navigation waypoint and the camera will point toward it automatically when in range The camera will remain on the target for the specified dwell time If an additional BWC message is received the camera will point to the newer BWC heading for an additional dwell time period When the camera is in this mode an icon is either briefly or continuously displayed depending on the setting of Icon Display Mode see page 52 TTM Message When this option is enabled the camera tracks selected radar targets using data from NMEA Target Tracking Messages TTM provided by the radar unit While it is possible to select up to 100 targets to be tracked by Voyager III refer to the radar or GPS documentation on how to designate a target typically the operator selects five or less Once targets are selected the camera will point toward each sequentially and track it using position data sent from the radar unit The camera points at each target for a preset amount of dwell time 10 seconds by default before moving on to the next target The dwell time is determined by the setting of Target Dwell Due to the way radar operates it is possible to lose a target momentarily To ensure that the tracking process continues after the momentary loss of a target th
40. button to switch between red night and gray daytime color modes as shown in the following graphic The possible color modes are configured on the System Setup Menu see Color Thermal Video on page 50 for details Use the Polarity button to switch between white hot and black hot White Hot Hot objects are displayed in white cold objects in black with the color gradient between them indicating relative temperatures between hot and cold Black Hot Reverses the image and hotter objects are displayed in black Contrast Mode Contrast Mode lets you select from four preset scenes Night Underway Night Docking Day and Man Overboard These are the same options that display when you use the SCENE button on the JCU see page 17 Select the one that produces the best image for your needs for the current environmental conditions IR Video Controls Using the IR video controls you can switch between the wide and narrow field of vision cameras When the narrow field of view camera is streaming you can use the Near and Far buttons to manually focus the camera Use the Far button to pull back on the focus function and the Near button to focus in Using the Near and Far buttons instead of autofocus will speed up the focusing process Use the Auto button if you want the system to calibrate focus for you DLTV Controls Using the DLTV controls you can select the daylight camera as your video input stream When Video is selected
41. change this so that panning is done by pushing the puck sideways left pan left or right pan right Zooming the Camera By default push the puck in and hold it to zoom the camera in and zoom out by pulling the puck out and holding You can change this so that you zoom in by twisting the puck clockwise zoom in or counterclockwise zoom out Thermal and visible light imagers zoom together so that if you change from one imager to the other the same FOV is displayed 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III Joystick Control Unit Normal View After Zooming In Focusing the Camera The visible light camera uses a continuous autofocus that cannot be adjusted manually The wide FOV thermal imager has a fixed focus you also cannot adjust it If you try to adjust the wide imager s focus the Focus icon will flash You can however manually focus the narrow FOV thermal imager By default you use right focus far and left focus near sideways movements of the puck You must push and hold right or left to manually focus a quick push right or left initiates autofocus You can change this so that you focus far by pushing the puck in or focus near by pulling it out By default a quick push of the puck to the right or left initiates autofocus While the camera is in autofocus mode an icon displays and a scale shows the progress in completing this operation You should wait for the autofocus to complete
42. closure 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 C Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Contents CHAPTER 1 Voyager lll Overview urennnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnnnr 5 Additional References p se eksen 5 Documenta ION ENE pe 6 Warnings and er Le TEEN 6 SSSI LISS CHOU ON o PP 7 BT St a den 7 Specialized Modes of Operation rata tio ne nnne 7 STN 9 The V yag r IIl Camera Body nd seede 9 Voyager ll BURNA BOX ui 10 GADOS SEE en SE 10 JOYSUCK gei ge E ET GO E 11 M ltiple JCUs and Other Devices vredens ee da eu 11 VID O ISI cr en aan dde NE E 12 ae ut Le lg e HE 12 VESENET o end aa aude a an 13 CHAPTER 2 Voyager IIl Joystick Control Unit ns 15 RUN 15 JOU BUTON oriori aE E EE 15 Power DIM BURON PRE a E a a acid 16 MENU BUOM ane EE A 16 ERE cunado a O aa 16 ENER re 17 CORE Gre 17 ROME P Gre 18 Special BETTE er 18 PSTN Fred 19 UP 19 FETE ET 20 Panning the Camela pisar cias 20 Ls oe o A A PI 20 Focus AGRE Camera tus anos 21 NNN 22 CHAPTER 3 Voyager lll System Startup s ennernnennnnnnnnnnnnennnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnennn 23 System Startup and Shutdown asas 23 432 0005 00
43. ctory Default Setting RSD Message Disabled Scan Width Wide w 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 29 Voyager lll System Startup 30 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operators Manual CHAFTERZ Voyager Ill Firefighter Mode and Tracking Overview The chapter provides instructions for using two specialized features of the Voyager Ill system that are particularly useful in rescue operations e Firefighter mode e Video tracking Using Firefighter Mode When the system is in firefighter mode the estimated temperature of a target area is monitored and displayed on the screen This feature may be especially useful to emergency personal monitoring fires but could also be used in may other situations Firefighter mode can only be activated when the thermal wide field of view camera is active If the narrow field of view camera or daylight camera is active the system cannot be placed in firefighter mode A No Firefighter icon shown at the left displays on the screen to indicate that you must change the camera or field of view before firefighter mode can be used When the field of view is increased the icon no longer displays You enable firefighter mode by pressing the MENU button and selecting the Firefighter Menu This menu includes two other settings that can be used to fine tune the temperature display See Firefighter Menu on page 45 for details about this menu
44. d either by you double pumping the joystick or by the tracker losing the target the tracking offset is reset to the center of the screen The exact motions you use to change the tracking gate position and offset vary depending on whether Twist to Pan Mode is enabled You use the joystick to move the tracking gate and hold and press the MENU button with joystick movements to change the tracking gate offset Table 4 2 and Table 4 3 list the movements and their effects TABLE 4 2 Joystick Use to Change Tracking Point Puck Movement Twist to Pan Enabled Twist to Pan Disabled Move Puck Forward Fore Move track gate up Move track gate up Move Puck Backward Aft Move track gate down Move track gate down Move Puck Left Focus near IR NFOV Move track gate left Move Puck Right Focus far IR NFOV Move track gate right Twist Counter Clockwise Move track gate left Twist Clockwise Move track gate right TABLE 4 3 Joystick Use to Change Tracking Gate Offset Press and Hold MENU Button and Move Puck Twist to Pan Enabled Twist to Pan Disabled Forward Fore Move track offset up Move track offset up Backward Aft Move track offset down Move track offset down Right Move track offset right Twist Counter Clockwise Move track offset left Twist Clockwise Move track offset right 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual CHAPTERS Voyager Ill System Configuration Overview This chapter describes how to confi
45. d highlight around a particular control indicates the active setting In this image the wide FOV camera is displaying using the Night Underway contrast The Web control page provides a subset of the features of the JCU that let you control camera motion and viewing System setup and menu based functions must still be done with the JCU Controlling Camera Position To control the camera movement use the arrow button e Pressing the single arrow and releasing the mouse button in less than one second lets the camera move one step 1 3 or 1 4 of FOV gt Pressing and holding the single arrow allows the camera to move at 1 10 FOV per second Releasing the mouse button stops the movement gt gt Pressing the double arrows produces the same results but at two times the speed steps and speed You can also double click the position symbol in the upper left portion of the GUI to make the camera turn in that direction The camera symbol indicates the direction the Voyager lll camera is pointing relative to the bow of the vessel While you can use the Home button to return the camera to its home position you cannot change the home position through the GUI When you click Home the camera returns to the last saved position Changes to the Home position must be made through the JCU 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 67 Voyager III Webcam Interface 68 Image Mode Control Click the Color
46. d to the base When you disable Point the unlock icon displays momentarily If point mode is enabled and the camera is rebooted the system restarts with this setting disabled Park When Park is selected gyro stabilization is disabled and the camera returns to its parked position looking forward and down 90 This position protects the camera from damage when it is not in use While in Park position the Park icon displays on the video screen Touching the joystick or any of the buttons on the JCU returns the camera to its previous state before going into park 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 61 Voyager III System Configuration 62 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operators Manual CHAPTER 6 Voyager Ill Webcam Interface Voyager lll Webcam Introduction The Voyager III camera and JCUs are network devices that communicate over an Ethernet network using the Internet Protocol IP By connecting your PC to the system with a network cable you can view camera output directly from the PC and control some aspects of camera operation similar to the way a standard webcam works Using the webcam interface could be convenient for example if you have a laptop located at a distance from the camera perhaps below deck and want to view the camera output from that location To do this in a very simple scenario you disconnect the Joystick Control Unit JCU from the system pl
47. display on the monitor overlaid on the primary view This is useful for example if you want to be able to simultaneously see both the visible and thermal displays The smaller picture within the picture is derived from the Secondary value specified on the Analog Video Menu PIP Location Select the location where you want the smaller picture to display Choices are Lower Right and Middle Left This setting only has effect when Picture in Picture Mode is enabled About Help Menu When you select About Help Menu from the main menu the following on screen menu displays Version Information Contact FLIR Version Information Selecting Version Information displays the software version information for the Voyager Ill camera you are using If you are having any problems with the 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 59 Voyager III System Configuration camera have this information available when contacting FLIR technical support An example of the display is shown below Filesystem Version VOY 3 30 R13 Created on Mon Jun 2 09 01 39 PDT 2011 Foveal Software Version VOY 3 0 R13 Created on Mon Jun 27 09 01 39 2011 Custom upgraded to version VOY 3 0 R13 MMC Version FOV VOY 2 2 R1 SMC Version 919 HMC Version FOV VOY 2 0 R1 FPGA Version 10001009 Contact FLIR Selecting Contact FLIR displays the FLIR contact information on the screen Additional contact information is included at the bac
48. dows Internet Explorer ee E 192 168 250 116 br SD E File Edit View Favorites Tools Help The Web browser will display a page with a login prompt and picture of the Voyager Ill camera 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager lll Webcam Interface sv http 192 168 250 116 y r X Search Google GER File Edit View Favorites Tools Help po H nexus Server x FLR Voyager III Bulkhead voyager Web Operation Ze K dh v 25 Page G Tools Voyager User Password s Done ISS E ISS E Kal Ca E internet R100 7 When this screen appears click the link to log in as the basic user You can ignore the User and Password fields The Help screen displays Click the LAN Settings tab on the left We di Nexus WEB Configuration e I Last Modification 01 01 1970 00 03 28 Server Running Refresh Stop settings System Support FLIR SYSTEMS Server Status wun flir com Serial Remote Software Version Network Remote VMS Nexus Server v2 5 5 8 PPC Log File Host ld T575308746 License Web Configuration ES Version 2 9 18 Recommended Server Version v2 3 7 or higher Help Filasystem version VOY 3 0 R13 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 73 Voyager lll Webcam Interface When the LAN Settings screen displays enter the Hostname Gateway IP Addres
49. e TTM function maintains the last known position of the target in its queue for 60 seconds after receiving the last valid message After the 60 seconds has lapsed that target is removed from the queue Once the Voyager III begins to sequentially track the selected targets you can override the automatic scan by using the joystick to point the camera ina different direction When the joystick is released the camera returns to tracking its targets 10 seconds after the last JCU input buttons or joystick When the camera is in this mode an icon is either briefly or continuously displayed depending on the setting of Icon Display Mode see page 52 In 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III System Configuration addition the ID of the target being tracked displays next to the icon This will be a two digit number between 01 and 99 Target Dwell Target Dwell is the time in seconds spent on each tracked target Dwell time includes both transition time the time it takes the camera to move to the target and the time the camera is actually focused on the target The default value is 10 seconds but you can change it using the puck by selecting from the different time options with a possible range of 10 to 60 seconds Mounting Height Mounting Height specifies the physical height of the camera above the waterline in meters An accurate value is important because this distance is used for target triang
50. e camera by moving the puck to the left or right rather than rotating twisting it Zoom in and out by twisting the puck right or left Push the puck in to focus far and pull out to focus near A quick push in initiates autofocus Note When you are using the Voyager III tracker Twist to Pan Mode also affects how you use the joystick puck to manage tracking features See Table 4 1 and Table 4 3 on page 42 for a summary Le Lad E 6 TABLE 5 1 Effect of Twist to Pan on Puck Movement Puck Movement Twist to Pan Enabled Twist to Pan Disabled 56 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III System Configuration Webcam Use this option to enable or disable the use of the Voyager III from a PC on a local or remote connection Setting up the integration of the system so that it can be accessed from a computer is a separate activity Enabling the webcam feature sets up the system to allow the video to be displayed remotely See Chapter 6 Voyager Ill Webcam Interface on page 63 for details about how to use the Voyager lll camera from a PC Surveillance Menu When you select Surveillance Menu from the main menu the following on screen menu displays Surveillance Mode Disabled Scan Width Wide Scan Speed Fast The User Programmable Button can be programmed to enable or disable surveillance mode see User Programmable Button Menu on page 53 When the camera is in surveillance mode
51. e from corrosion If maintenance on the wiring connection is required have an authorized service representative make the appropriate repairs 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 Cleaning If the camera lens has become smudged or dirty clean it with low pressure fresh water and a soft cloth Improper care of the camera window can cause damage to its anti reflective coating degrade the camera s performance and void the camera warranty The camera housing has a durable marine coating Rinse the camera housing with very low pressure fresh water to keep it clean If the front window of the camera gets water spots wipe it with a clean lens cloth folded in fourths and dampened with fresh water 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager lll Reference To clean the JCU use a soft cloth and clean water Mild household cleaner such as Windex can also be used to remove tougher stains or spots A Caution Do not use alcohol based cleaners or any type of solvents as this may discolor or damage the unit Video not switching between thermal and visible The display can be switched between the thermal camera and the visible camera by pressing and holding the SCENE button If this does not cause the display to switch from the thermal camera to the visible
52. e pallet to use can be changed by pressing the JCU COLOR button See COLOR Button on page 17 for details Color Thermal Video Disabled Day and night pallets white black or red black display as you press the JCU COLOR button This is the factory default setting 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III System Configuration Color Thermal Video Enabled Four pallets display as you repeatedly press the JCU COLOR button the three below as well as grayscale You can set a color default with the Set Thermal Color Default option Unless you set the thermal color default this setting reverts to the factory default when the system is rebooted This setting is used in combination with the Video Polarity setting Inverting the four color pallets provides eight possible ways of showing the same image on the display Test Pattern Quite often the video from the Voyager lll camera can be optimized by adjusting the monitor that is being used to show the video The Display Test Pattern function is useful for setting up the monitor to give the best detail and contrast Push the puck in to select this option to enable the test pattern The pattern immediately displays so you can adjust the monitor brightness and contrast to give the best image Select the option again when you are done to disable the display of the test pattern 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager lll Operator s Manual 51 Voyager I
53. ed for example if the camera responds at a different rate when the puck is pushed left rather than right or when the puck is twisted in one direction compared to the other The JCU display directs the user to move and twist the puck in certain ways so the device can be calibrated After entering calibration mode you will be instructed to move the puck to the maximum extent possible in each direction separately After that has been done pushing the puck in moves to the next step For example Rotate CW CCW 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operators Manual 27 Voyager lll System Startup 28 requires rotating the puck clockwise to the full extent possible and then rotating counter clockwise to the full extent possible When both directions are completed push the puck in to continue Cancel The Cancel option causes the JCU to exit the Power Menu and return to its normal state Factory Default Settings Table 3 1 shows the factory default settings for the Voyager Ill configuration options and the JCU buttons Chapter 5 Voyager III System Configuration on page 43 describes how to modify and update settings TABLE 3 1 Factory Default Settings Option Factory Default Setting 0 azimuth 0 elevation Iso Therm Upper 125 C 0 azimuth 90 elevation 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager lll System Startup TABLE 3 1 Factory Default Settings Option Fa
54. ee page 17 Display Hide Icons A short press of the USER button switches between two modes of Icon Display Mode Hide All and Display All refer to Set Symbology Menu on page 52 for more information Surveillance Mode A short press of the USER button enables or disables surveillance mode Refer to Surveillance Menu on page 57 for more information about this mode of operation Note When you are tracking the short press function associated with the USER button is ignored Instead a short press of the USER button alternates the primary display between the on screen display OSD and direct analog See How Tracking Affects Other System Features on page 36 for details System Setup Menu When you select System Setup Menu from the main menu the following on screen menu displays Align Thermal Images Foveal View Disabled Gyro Stabilization Enabled Joystick Mode Airplane Twist to Pan Mode Disabled Webcam Enabled Surveillance Menu Analog Video Menu Tracker PIP Menu 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III System Configuration Align Thermal Images If Foveal View is enabled the thermal images may require a small amount of alignment to counteract parallax Select this item and use the joystick to steer the inner image around until it is aligned with the outer image Foveal View This setting lets you choose alternate ways of viewing the dual display of Voyager II
55. egion of interest During acquisition you can press and hold the menu button and use the joystick to change the size of the acquisition window or to change the tracking algorithm being used The default acquisition window size 160 x 120 pixels is effective in most situations Typically the region of interest will take up 20 or less of the screen At this magnification ratio you can move the camera with relative ease to place the target within the acquisition window While you can change the tracking window size you should consider the following e Ifthe acquisition window is enlarged the tracker will define a larger target and may lose the differentiation that lets it retain the target over time e If the window is made smaller it becomes more challenging to position the target within the window See Using the Joystick During Target Tracking on page 41 for a details about how to refine a target area After you have identified a region of interest indicated by the white tracking gate within the acquisition window you can initiate tracking You do this by double pumping the joystick When acquisition is successful the acquisition window disappears and the color of the tracking gate changes from white to green The tracker is now in tracking mode rather than acquisition mode Tt Note Again the behavior of the system when the active tracking algorithm is O SCENE is different Rather than a green tracking gate you wil
56. elect it The camera ID will blink momentarily to indicate it has been selected Normally only one camera is available but you still must select it to complete the association JCU Stndby When the JCU Stndby option is selected the display momentarily shows Goodbye and then the backlit controls and the display are turned off The JCU buttons and puck will no longer control the camera The Power DIM button remains backlit as long as power is supplied to the JCU To power up the JCU again press and hold the Power DIM button Camera Stndby When the Camera Stndby option is selected the camera will move to the parked position and go into the standby state The JCU display will prompt the user to select a camera to control in case YOU want to switch to a different camera If you select the same camera it will return to the powered on mode System Stndby When the System Stndby option is selected both the JCU and camera associated with it are powered off Global Stndby When Global Stndby is selected all discovered cameras and JCUs found on the network are powered down This function is used to properly shut down all cameras return to park position and JCUs prior to removing power with the system breaker Global standby can also be achieved by pressing and holding the SCENE COLOR and HOME buttons in unison Calibrate JCU Calibrate JCU is used to standardize the movements of the JCU puck This function might be us
57. er III Operator s Manual Contents CH CH ee WEE 57 Surveillance Men ad ia 57 Analog Video Men uri ea 58 eler ge MENU is Rte an 59 About Help ET IR EE 59 Po NI PAR se 60 PO verserer 60 PEAK speidere 61 APTER 6 Voyager lll Webcam Interface anrnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnennnnnnnnennne 63 Voyager lll Webcam Introduction anennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnen 63 Basic Webcam Comgur tbnh aars eed GANGEN 64 Browser Requirements saved 64 Connguraton olo0sS gt Fr 64 Using the Webcam Interface econ iii Ness 66 Controlling Camera POSITION verre 67 Mage Mode ui ge BEE 68 Contrast MOUS NN 68 RVIdEO eine 68 RN sd 68 VVED BOWSER COMMUN AU OM aaa 69 Browser SCCUNILY ue Fare 69 Installing the VEG Player leas 69 Advanced Coniig ration TOPICS ip 71 Changing Voyager lll Camera Static IP Address ssunennnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnenennnnvnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnvennnnnnnner 72 Changing thelP Address e EE 74 Enabling Universal Te Ee RUE A BEE 75 Using the Webcam Feature Remotely ao DE EEN 77 Configuring the Camera to Output to a Remote Device coocccccncncccocanenonanocnnanonnnnnonananennnnnenenanenennans 78 Custom Network Applications aunar 80 Programmers ntegrators SE Ea Rd een nano a trente 80 FRESOUICESAVANADIC RS tien RS este seine em da 81 Re Le LAS EE EE EEE Eee 81 APTER 7 Voyager lll Reference sanenannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnennnennnnnnnnennnennn 83
58. ess MENU to exit Joystick Up Down to select Joystick Left Right to change Some menu items those ending with the word menu such as Firefighter Menu display a list of additional items Menu items that actually execute a function display the currently selected value to the right as is the case with Point which is currently disabled as shown by the on screen value To navigate the menus use the puck to move the cursor up and down from one selection to the next the puck can be moved fore and aft or it can be rotated To make a selection push the puck in like a mouse click or move the puck to the right or left Once you are satisfied with your changes press the MENU button to exit the menus If you are in a submenu you may need to press the MENU button multiple times to exit The currently active menu item is designated by the FLIR logo next to it Push the c puck in or move it left right to select an item Another menu displays if the item is a menu or the value changes if it is a functional option The MENU button supports additional features when tracking mode is enabled In this mode holding down the MENU button and using the joystick lets you manage the area of the screen being tracked See Using Voyager III Tracking on page 33 for details 44 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III System Configuration Firefighter Menu You use the options on this menu to enable or dis
59. essing and holding the Power DIM button causes the JCU to display the Power Menu Use the JCU puck to scroll up and down within the menus push fore and aft or twist and select an entry by pushing in clicking the puck or pushing it to the right or left When the JCU is in the Power Menu mode the other JCU buttons such as HOME COLOR SCENE and USER are disabled In the JCU display a down arrow v indicates you can access additional menu choices by moving the puck down or by rotating the puck clockwise An up arrow indicates the last menu entry is displayed and the other choices must be accessed by moving the puck up or by rotating the puck counterclockwise A double arrow indicates you can move up or down in the menu The Power Menu displays the following menu options Power Menu Assign JCU JEU Stndby Camera Stndby System Stndby Global Stndby Calibrate JCU Cancel Power Menu Power Menu displays when you enter the menu Use the puck to scroll down through the other menu options To exit the Power Menu scroll down to the Cancel entry and push the puck in 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager lll System Startup Assign JCU Use the Assign JCU function to assign a JCU to a camera When you select this entry v Select Camera displays The v indicates you can scroll down with the puck to select a camera to control When the ID of the camera you want to use displays push the puck in to s
60. f the Elevation JCU and PC icons by disabling their individual settings Display Minimal Selecting this option turns off most of the on screen icons except when their corresponding controls are actively in use The Position azimuth icon and the FLIR logo are always displayed Also if gyro stabilization is disabled an icon always displays as an indicator since this is an atypical setting The default setting is Display Minimal When point mode is enabled the lock icon is also persistent 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III System Configuration Other icons such as Home and Scene display on the screen only momentarily when they are changed vi Note The PC JCU and Elevation icons do not display in minimal mode even O when their icon settings are enabled Hide All None of the icons display permanently except for the FLIR logo and the Position Indicator and icons for the following special modes e Gyro stabilization disabled e Point mode enabled Transitory icons display when selected functions are used such as pressing the HOME button Elevation Icon Selecting this menu item enables or disables the display of the elevation icon which shows the tilt of the camera User Programmable Button Menu When you select User Programmable Button Menu from the main menu the following on screen menu displays Long Press Select UPB Menu Short Press Man Overboard Exit Menu The USER bu
61. g Point turns off the horizontal pan stabilization while retaining the tilt stabilization See Point on page 60 for details An unlock icon may also displays momentarily when you modify the gyro stabilization setting if Point is disabled If Point is enabled the lock icon displays and remains on the screen indicating that the camera movement is constrained Point enabled 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 55 Voyager III System Configuration Joystick Mode In managing the elevation tilt of the camera the joystick can be used in one of two modes Airplane Mode Moving the puck forward causes the camera to tilt down Moving the puck back causes the camera to tilt up This is the factory default mode Gaming Mode Moving the puck forward causes the camera to tilt up Moving the puck back causes the camera to tilt down The choice of mode to use is a matter of personal preference One mode may feel more natural than the other Twist to Pan Mode This menu entry enables or disables the Twist To Pan Mode The factory default JCU setting is enabled This setting has a significant effect on how the puck is used summarized in Table 5 1 Enabled Pan the camera by rotating twisting the puck to the left or right Zoom in and out by pushing the puck in and pulling it out Move the puck right and left and hold to focus far and near A quick push left or right initiates autofocus Disabled Pan th
62. gure the system options using on screen menus To operate the Voyager III camera does not require modifying any of the factory configuration settings However these menus let you e Choose configuration options that match your personal preferences or provide optimal performance under varying conditions such as a default color scheme e Enable or disable specialized features such as using the camera as a webcam using the NMEA messaging interface or operating the camera in firefighter mode After you make updates most of the changes persist few settings however revert to the factory default when the system is rebooted These include firefighter mode surveillance mode and point mode In addition color and polarity settings revert unless you have used Set Thermal Video Default to define a new default Not all options can be used at the same time For example you cannot use the Voyager lIl tracking module while at the same time receiving data directly from radar and GPS using the NMEA interface The way the various options interact is also described in the following sections 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 43 Voyager II System Configuration Main Menu When the MENU button is pressed the main menu displays Currently selected menu Firefighter Menu NMEA Menu Video Setup Menu Set Symbology Menu User Programmable Button Menu System Setup Menu About Help Menu Point Disabled Park Pr
63. hen using the webcam The webcam feature uses a free video display utility from VideoLan to stream video from the camera and display it in the browser When you test the webcam locally you may not have Internet access for example when you are on a boat Make sure you download and install the VLC application before you begin You can download it from this URL http www videolan org vic download windows html see Installing the VLC Player on page 69 for details Configuration Steps Configuring the Voyager lll webcam feature for local use involves the following steps 1 Configure your local PC to use an IP address in the same range as the Voyager Ill camera Directly connect the PC to the E2 Ship Ethernet port of the bulkhead box Access the webcam control page with Internet Explorer Connect PC directly to Bulkhead Box or through a Hub FT i Winn D NM LA po F 192 168 250 110 192 168 250 116 Each of these steps is discussed in more detail in the sections that follow Configure IP Address of the PC The Voyager lll camera is preconfigured with the following static IP address 64 192 168 250 116 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager lll Webcam Interface Most PCs are configured to obtain an IP address automatically from the network You need to change the network settings for the PC to correspond to the Voyager lll camera How you do this will v
64. http voxel d sourceforge net Would you like to save this File Click Save File and specify a location for the downloaded install package When the download completes open the folder and double click the exe file to run the install 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 69 Voyager III Webcam Interface amp VLC media player 1 1 11 Setup ME Welcome to the VLC media player 1 1 11 Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through the installation of VLC media player 1 1 11 It is recommended that you close all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your computer Click Next to continue When the install window displays click Next to begin installation Accept the terms of use and click Next You can accept the default components to install or review them to see if they are appropriate for your use For example you may only want to use VLC with video files so you can uncheck other file type associations amp VLC media player 1 1 11 Setup e Choose Components a Choose which features of YLC media player 1 1 11 you want to install r Check the components you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to install Click Next to continue Select the type of install Custom Or select the optional Discs Playback o Ziele you wish bo EI File ty
65. ing the button The menu can also be accessed by pressing the MENU button and then scrolling down to the User Programmable Button Menu entry You can change the long press action to initiate tracking Note When you are tracking the short press function associated with the USER button is ignored Instead a short press of the USER button alternates the primary display between the on screen display OSD and direct analog See How Tracking Affects Other System Features on page 36 for details 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III Joystick Control Unit C ARAD Night Running ARAD Day Running Night Docking W Man Overboard SCENE Button Short Press short press of the SCENE button cycles through four preset automatic gain control AGC settings which change the image gain and level settings e Night Running e Night Docking e Day Running e Man Overboard The preset AGC settings for each scene have been optimized to offer the most balance and high quality image for specific conditions Which setting to use depends on personal preference and environmental conditions You may like the way the Night Docking setting looks even though you are running on open water during the daytime Experiment with the different settings and find out for yourself which settings works best in different conditions Long Press Pressing and holding the SCENE button switches between the thermal and
66. is one of the factors that helps the tracker stay engaged When you first acquire the target the tracking gate includes the white hot area and a substantial region around it You can use puck movements to ensure that the white hot region is exactly in the center of the tracking gate Then to reduce the size of the tracking gate and have a more optimal target follow these steps 1 After three seconds of tracking double pump the puck to release the target The tracker will automatically reduce the tracking gate size by 25 eliminating the less interesting area around the outside of the region you are most interested in 2 Quickly double pump the puck to reacquire the target and put the tracker into tracking mode using a smaller tracking gate Using the Joystick During Target Acquisition During target acquisition you can hold down the MENU button and move the puck to increase or decrease the size of the acquisition region The exact motions you use vary depending on whether Twist to Pan Mode on the System setup menu is enabled see page 56 Note The setting of Joystick Mode does not affect how you move the joystick while tracking You move the puck forward fore to increase the vertical dimension of the acquisition window and backwards aft to reduce it When Twist to Pan Mode is enabled you twist the puck counter clockwise to increase the horizontal dimension of the acquisition region and turn it clockwise to decrease it Whe
67. ith a broad range of features that can be used to support a variety of specialized needs You can use these features alone or in combination For example you can enable surveillance mode so that the camera regularly scans a defined area You can also use the system as a webcam from a remote 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 7 Voyager III Overview Internet connection letting you view what is happening near your vessel even when you are miles away The Voyager Ill easily integrates with other navigation equipment such as radar or GPS and communicates through the standard National Marine Electronics Association NMEA 0183 protocol Two features are especially useful in rescue operations Firefighter Mode In this mode the Voyager lll system indicates the estimated temperature of a target point and highlights areas that fall within a target temperature range In a fire situation this feature can help rescue personnel identify the type of fire they are dealing with since different types of fires burn at different temperatures For example the estimated temperature could help firefighters distinguish between a fire fueled by oil and a structure fire fueled by wood and help assess the risk to personnel so they can use the correct methods and tools in fighting the fire See Using Firefighter Mode on page 31 for details Tracking When tracking is enabled you manually identify an area on the screen that
68. k of this manual If you have a technical support question use the number labeled Apps This will take you directly to the application support engineers When contacting FLIR please have the product information available FLIR Systems Inc CVS World Headquarters FLIR Systems Inc 70 Castilian Dr Goleta CA 93117 USA PH 1 805 964 9797 PH 1 877 773 3547 Sales PH 1 888 747 3547 Apps FX 1 805 685 2711 Point and Park Point Enabling Point only has significance when gyro stabilization is enabled see page 55 The gyro stabilization has two aspects e Horizontal azimuth e Vertical elevation 60 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III System Configuration Enabling Point turns off the horizontal pan stabilization while retaining the tilt stabilization This can be helpful when you want to use Voyager III as an aide to navigation and keep the camera pointing in the same position relative to the vessel as it turns For example you may have set the camera to point straight ahead relative to the front of the vessel and enabled gyro stabilization If the vessel is turned at a sharp angle under these conditions the camera sensor will not follow the direction of the boat Enabling Point keeps the camera in sync with the boat direction while maintaining a stable elevation position When point is enabled a lock icon displays The camera s azimuth position is now locke
69. l see multiple green cross hairs scattered across the entire scene 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 37 Voyager Ill Firefighter Mode and Tracking 38 At times you may also see the tracking gate display an orange color This indicates that the tracker is about to lose the target By default the tracker tracks at the center point of the current scene This is indicated by a set of gray cross hairs The tracker attempts to maintain the green cross hairs of the tracking gate as close as possible to the gray cross hairs As your vessel moves you may see the green and gray cross hairs separate The tracker records this deviation and sends correction information to the camera to adjust the pan and tilt to keep the position of the two sets of cross hairs matched number of factors can affect the ease with which a target can be acquired Acquisition is easiest when the region of interest includes clear contrasts and boundaries and objects with a predictable rate of motion For example it is easier for the system to track a boat in the open ocean than when the shoreline is in the background because the boat has a clearer contrast In addition the size of the tracking gate can be important If you want to track a moving boat for example reducing the acquisition window so that the boat fills most of the region maximizes the ability of the tracker to retain the target Tracking Algorithms The system is supplied wi
70. lash until the connection process completes If this is the very first time the JCU has been used to connect to the camera you must first associate the JCU with the camera by selecting the camera See Assign JCU on page 27 for how to do this Troubleshooting Tip if the JCU does not discover a camera check to make sure the JCU and the camera are both properly connected to the bulkhead box either through a network or directly While the connection is being established a series of screens displays as various components are activated How the screen looks will vary depending on the particular configuration settings of your installation and if you have set a color default other than the factory default supplied with the system In general the following sequence occurs 1 Two FLIR splash screens display Initially the screen at the left appears Then another splash screen with two important notices appears 2 The screen then clears and after a few seconds a message displays Loading please wait During bootup a thermometer displays on the right of the screen until the process completes This is a feature of the thermal imager used to support firefighter mode 3 The screen clears and displays live video using default colors and icons Voyager lll System Startup Important Fully establishing a connection may take up to two minutes Please be A patient while the system verifies each component When the camera is full
71. le Telecommunications Engineers SDK Software Developer s Kit TTM NMEA Target Tracking Message VDC Volts Direct Current VIS Visible 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager lll Reference List of Icons Table 7 1 lists every icon that displays on the screen during various operations with a brief description of its meaning The following graphic illustrates the approximate location on the screen where each icon displays Some icons display permanently and some only display briefly The display of some icons is affected by settings on the Set Symbology Menu see page 52 TABLE 7 1 CS of Icons Name Description Autofocus Displays when the autofocus function has been invoked from the narrow field of view thermal imager focus scale also displays No Autofocus Indicates that the autofocus function cannot be used Autofocus can only be used with the narrow field of view thermal imager Focus Scale Displays when autofocus is invoked to indicate the progress of the autofocus operation Azimuth Position Shows the azimuth or direction of the camera relative to the vessel The shaded triangle shows the approximate camera field of view FOV Elevation Tilt Shows the vertical tilt of the camera The shaded triangle shows the approximate camera position 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager lll Operator s Manual 85 Voyager lll Reference TABLE 7 1 List of Icons CC CS
72. librate thermal cameras J DIM Short Change JCU illumination level GC ME HOME Lans Jamie MENU Shot Diolayorentmens Die MENU Long No Effect With joystick control tracking algorithms and acquisition region size and tracking gate offset SCENE Short Short SCENE Short Cycle through preset scenes Cycle through preset scenes SCENE Long Alternate visible and thermal cameras USER Short Invert Video Polarity can be Alternate primary Invert Video reprogrammed display between Polarity disabled OSD and analog USER Long Display User Programmable Initiate tracking or Button Menu can be return to normal or reprogrammed firefighter mode JCU Puck The JCU puck functions like a joystick It can be moved left or right or fore and aft and it can be rotated in either direction lt can also be pushed in like a mouse click or pulled out It is used to move the pan tilt position of the camera change the focus and zoom in and out 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 19 Voyager III Joystick Control Unit 20 6 In addition to controlling the camera you use the puck to navigate through the on screen menus and select the options you want Push the puck forward and back to move up and down in the menus and push the puck in click or push it right left to select a menu item If you are using the Voyager III tracking feature you use the puck to control the tracking acquisition window
73. light camera be sure the proper input channel is selected on the display 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 Cable characteristics are determined by a number of factors such as 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 that can cause unacceptable noise Image too dark or too light By default the Voyager III thermal camera uses an Automatic Gain Control AGC setting that has proven to be superior for most applications However a specific environment may benefit from a different AGC setting For example a very cold background such as the sky could cause
74. n Twist to Pan Mode is disabled you move the puck to the left and right to do the same thing The changes you make to the size of the acquisition region apply only to the current tracking session If you engage a target and then double pump the joystick to release the target the acquisition region will redisplay at the initial default size unless you quickly reacquire as described in the previous section You also can hold down the MENU button and cycle through the four tracking algorithms using puck movements 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager Ill Firefighter Mode and Tracking Table 4 1 shows the puck movements to use during target acquisition by pressing and holding the MENU button and the effect of Twist to Pan Mode In this mode pushing the puck in and pulling it out have no effect TABLE 4 1 Joystick Use During Target Acquisition MENU Button Pressed Press and Hold Menu and Move Puck Twist to Pan Enabled Twist to Pan Disabled Forward Fore Increases vertical Increases vertical acquisition region acquisition region Backwards Aft Decreases vertical Decreases vertical acquisition region acquisition region Left Changes tracking algorithm Reduces horizontal acquisition region Right Changes tracking algorithm Increases horizontal acquisition region Twist Counter Clockwise Increases horizontal Changes tracking algorithm acquisition region Twist Clockwise Reduces horizontal Ch
75. nges from whatever it has been assigned Instead a short press of the USER button alternates the primary display between the on screen display OSD and direct analog OSD is a processed view of the camera output that includes icons and generating OSD results in a slight time delay Bypassing the OSD processing by switching to direct analog can help the tracker retain a target 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager Ill Firefighter Mode and Tracking Note The effect of the long press of the USER button does not change pressing and holding it returns the system to normal or firefighter mode whichever was being used before tracking was started y Le E Tracking Concepts When you press and hold the USER button tracking is enabled The screen changes and a black acquisition window displays in the center of the screen This window defines the region of interest or acquisition region Note This is true of all tracking algorithms but SCENE When you use the SCENE algorithm this acquisition window does not display since the entire scene is being tracked Instead a single cross hair displays in the center of the scene E The tracker has two modes e Acquisition mode e Tracking mode Initially the tracker is in acquisition mode You use the joystick as you normally do to move the direction of the camera to point to the area you want to track You may want to zoom in to more clearly focus on the r
76. nmental features of your Voyager lll camera Parts and Accessories The Voyager lll system includes the thermal imaging components listed in Table 7 2 If the components you have are different from those listed here please contact FLIR immediately using the contact information printed on the back of this guide 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager lll Operator s Manual 87 Voyager lll Reference TABLE 7 2 Voyager lll Components Component Description Part Number Camera Body 7 3 x 4 0 x 8 0 432 0005 01 00 432 0005 01 00S 432 0005 02 00 432 0005 02 00S Bulkhead Box 500 0483 00 Joystick Control Unit JCU 500 0385 00 50 308 0201 50 308 0201 100 308 0201 150 308 0201 200 308 0201 225 225 JCU Cable 308 0163 25 Operator s Manual 432 0005 00 10 Quick Start Guide 432 0005 00 11 Installation Guide Provided on CD or printed 432 0005 00 12 Camera Cable Table 7 3 lists the optional accessories you can purchase for your Voyager III system TABLE 7 3 Voyager Ill Accessories Accessories Description Part Number Deluxe Dual Station Includes the following parts 500 0393 00 Accessory Kit Joystick Control Unit Maritime 500 0385 00 Cover JCU Marine 4113315 Ethernet cable shielded RJ45 50 308 0163 50 Video Amplifier 12 VDC 4108996 2 ea Injector DC DC PoE 4113746 25 video cable 308 0164 25 50 video cable 308 0164 50 Standard Dual Station Includes the following parts
77. onal awareness without any form of natural or artificial illumination General Operation Voyager III s two thermal imagers are capable of producing both wide angle and zoomed in images The wide field of view imager is ideal for navigation and overall situational awareness and its long range thermal camera can detect hazards and other vessels out to the horizon Both cameras provide clear imagery regardless of lighting conditions In addition to two thermal imagers Voyager Ill is also equipped with a color daylight low light camera capable of covering an extended field of view from narrow to wide Included with your Voyager III system is a sensitive video tracking device that automatically tracks a target such as another vessel after you identify it The Voyager III includes a camera body to install on the deck house or mast location of your choice a bulkhead box for installation below deck and one or more joystick control units JCU for installation at the primary pilot station and any other location where you want to be able to operate the camera Each of these components is designed for years of rugged trouble free use The Voyager III system supports multiple control stations onboard The video can be displayed on virtually any multi function display or video monitor The video can also be displayed on a computer screen when the webcam interface is configured Specialized Modes of Operation The Voyager III system is equipped w
78. ong range infrared and zoom color daylight low light camera Each of the infrared cameras uses an uncooled vanadium oxide VOx detector sensitive to long wave infrared LWIR energy The wide angle camera uses a 35 mm lens and the long range camera uses a 140 mm lens 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 9 Voyager lll Overview 10 e In its default setting Voyager III zooms digitally from the wide field of view FOV camera to the narrow FOV camera At the point when the wide FOV reaches 2X zoom the system switches over to the narrow FOV camera and zooms digitally to its maximum magnification Wide Field of View Narrow Field of View The Voyager lll camera body is sealed at the factory against humidity suspended particulates and other contaminants The camera body should not be opened for any reason as it will compromise the seal and possibly damage the unit Opening the camera body will void the manufacturer s warranty Voyager Ill Bulkhead Box The bulkhead box is the central hub for all other Voyager III system components It accepts vessel power in 24 VDC and provides power to the JCU and camera body The bulkhead box also passes command signals from the JCU to the camera body and supplies up to six analog signals for viewing around the ship Two independent video paths connect from the camera body to the bulkhead box These video signals are received by the bulkhead box and each is routed
79. ote The USER button is configured to invert the video polarity setting by default so it changes the infrared imagery from white hot red hot to black hot Long Press Press and hold the COLOR button to calibrate the thermal cameras also called flat field correction This process can improve the quality of the digital image by removing distortions and calibrating a more uniform output letting you see real images more clearly HOME Button Short Press short press of the HOME button moves the camera to its home position The Home position is a programmable preset position usually straight ahead and level with the horizon that operators can use as a reference Home is the position the camera will most likely be in when it is in use Long Press Pressing and holding the HOME button sets the home position First use the puck to point the camera s line of sight to the position you want to set as home Press and hold the HOME button for 3 seconds the Home symbol will flash on the screen when the new Home position is set When you want to move the camera to this position press and release the HOME button When you press the HOME button the Home icon appears on the screen briefly Special Button Functions You can use combinations of buttons to perform a few additional less common functions JCU Reset Occasionally it may be necessary to reset the JCU Simultaneously pressing and holding the MENU and USER buttons causes the JCU to re
80. ovements and on screen symbols 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager lll Operator s Manual 5 Voyager III Overview gt gt v dl JE 6 gt gt PP P e Voyager III Interface Control Document ICD is an extensive set of CAD drawings with detailed component dimensions wiring schemes and mounting dimensions There are three separate ICD documents e FLIR Doc 500 0385 09 contains dimensions of the maritime multi product JCU and a template to use while installing it e FLIR Doc 432 0005 XX 19 contains drawings related to the Voyager III camera body and the interconnections among system components e FLIR Doc 500 0483 19 contains the drawings for the bulkhead box including over all dimensions component locations and wiring You may also refer to the Resources Web page for up to date documentation http www flir com cvs americas en maritime resources Documentation Conventions For safety and to achieve the highest levels of performance from the Voyager III system always follow the warnings and cautions in this manual when handling and operating the Voyager lll camera system Warning Warning notices are used in this publication to emphasize that hazardous voltages currents temperatures or other conditions that could cause personal injury or death exist with this equipment or may be associated with its use Caution Caution notices are used where equipment might be damaged if care is not taken or an
81. ower rate The default scan speed is Slow try both settings to determine which is best for your installation Analog Video Menu When you select Analog Video Menu from the main menu the following on screen menu displays Primary OSD Video Secondary Visible Analog The system has two independent video channels labeled primary and secondary that can each be split into four output streams Because of physical constraints of the bulkhead box six video output lines are supported using any combination from the two lines For example you could have 3 primary and 3 secondary or 4 primary and 2 secondary The system has even greater flexibility however because the two independent channels primary and secondary can each display a different type of output Using this feature you can have one monitor display the daylight video and another the wide vision infrared Using different types of output is not required but may be useful if you have two monitors in different locations or if you want to use the picture in picture feature that is enabled on the Tracker PIP Menu see page 59 In this case you can display two types of output on one monitor while tracking the secondary output displays within a separate window on the same monitor as the primary output Choose one of four types of display for the primary and secondary output e OSD Video is a blended processed view of output from the three cameras included in the Voyager III
82. pe associations Y Audio Files Y video Files I Y Other Context Menus EL e CG S Description Space required 80 8MB ate Click Next to continue Choose a location for the installed files or accept the default 70 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III Webcam Interface S VLC media player 1 1 11 Setup Choose Install Location a Choose the folder in which to install VLC media player 1 1 11 r Setup will install YLC media player 1 1 11 in the Following folder To install in a different folder click Browse and select another folder Click Install to start the installation Destination Folder C Program Files WideoL ANYLC Space required 80 8MB Space available 87 0GB Click Next to complete the installation and Finish when the file install is over If you have problems finding or downloading the player contact FLIR Support Advanced Configuration Topics Your installation may require more advanced features than simply connecting the PC to use the webcam interface This section discusses some of these other configuration options e Changing the IP address of the camera e Changing the IP address of the JCU e Using the webcam from a remote computer e Enabling Universal Plug and Play e Streaming video to an external IP address Setting up these features may require a significant amount of configuration of network equipment that
83. r that when the camera is configured for access from the remote PC through the router gateway you can no longer access the webcam feature from the local PC Custom Network Applications Programmers Integrators In more advanced sophisticated installations where other devices such as radars are present on the network the use of a PC allows more complicated configuration flexibility and customization This interface is primarily intended to give installers dealers or even system integrators direct access to low level configuration options and to the actual network commands as they are being processed For specialized applications FLIR offers the Nexus Software Developers Kit SDK that lets a marine electronics integrator write custom software programs based on the Nexus communication protocol The SDK is a tool that helps integrators deploy FLIR Voyager III thermal imaging cameras and other marine electronics such as radar in advanced networks The SDK accelerates any application programming with FLIR thermal imaging cameras and lets integrators combine camera functionality with other sensors and detection devices to take full advantage of this advanced technology The SDK is available for download at no charge from the FLIR Network Systems Web site The SDK helps software developers create SDK based applications that make use of the rich features in the Nexus application It provides a step by step guide for the creation of applications
84. rsed This is why you will see hot objects such as parts on an outboard motor 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 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 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III Overview Video Screen Icons Depending on the camera settings and the JCU buttons that have been pressed various symbols display on the screen Some of these icons always display on the screen and some appear momentarily or only when certain functions are enabled or executed In addition many icons only display when the thermal cameras are used not when the daylight camera is active The display of icons can be modified by using several configuration settings See Set Symbology Menu on page 52 for a description of menu options relation to symbol display The following image of a screen illustrates some of the possible icons displayed by the system as well as an example of the on screen menu that displays when you pres
85. s and Netmask that are appropriate for the local network Then click Save BEE gr ven cotgaan NN SYSTEMS Last Modification 01 01 1970 00 03 28 Server Running Refresh Stop Sensor LAN Settings settings LAN Settings Hostname Voyageri Server Status Je 106 250 Serial Remote Network Remote VMS oa ee static gt IP Address 192 168 250 116 Log File Netmask License MTU Configuration File i Help Save Cancel Restart Network message will appear indicating the IP address has been changed At this point the browser will no longer be able to communicate with the camera You can now change the network setting of the PC back to its original state of obtaining an IP address automatically from your local network Changing the IP Address of the JCU The JCU communicates through the ethernet IP protocol just like the Voyager Ill camera does Each JCU comes with a static IP address assigned If you plan to use more than one JCU on your network you may need to change the IP addresses of the additional JCUs to avoid IP conflict errors that would result if two devices had the same IP You do this using steps similar to the way you changed the camera IP address 1 Point the browser on the PC to the JCU default IP address by typing the following in the address field http 192 168 250 117 index html The JCU control page displays with a picture of the JCU
86. s target is set by the camera and cannot be changed 4 A pointer on the left of the temperature scale indicates the real time temperature measured by the Voyager Ill camera at the spot meter The temperature in degrees displays next to the pointer The system continually updates temperature readings at a rate of 2 times per second and updates the spot meter information at the same rate 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager lll Operator s Manual Voyager Ill Firefighter Mode and Tracking The colors on the video display reflect these isotherm values with the exception that values below the lower level are displayed in grayscale rather than green Because firefighter mode requires a specialized color palette some settings that affect the video cannot be used in this mode such as the COLOR button and inverting video polarity In the following graphic you can see that some objects are warmer and are within the yellow range by the yellow color in the display Using the system in firefighter mode temporarily disables some other system features e If NMEA mode has been enabled it is disabled until firefighter mode is disabled e The Video Setup Menu cannot be accessed from the main menu while using this mode e The COLOR button cannot be used to change colors short press is disabled e The USER button cannot be used to invert the video polarity the short press is disabled if Invert Video Polarity is associated with the button
87. s the MENU button Using the menus is described in Chapter 5 Voyager III System Configuration on page 43 complete list of all of the icons used in the system and a brief description of how they are used can be found in Table 7 1 on page 85 Firefighter Menu NMEA Menu Video Setup Menu On Screen Menu Set Symbology Menu User Programmable Button Menu System Setup Menu About Help Menu Point Disabled Park Press MENU to exit Joystick Up Down to select Joystick Left Right to change Scene Icon Position Icon Elevation Icon PC Icon JCU Icon 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 13 Voyager lll Overview 14 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual cuaPTER2 Voyager lll Joystick Control Unit Power DIM Display User Menu Scene Puck JCU Introduction The JCU is the primary method of controlling the Voyager Ill camera You use it to move the camera pan or tilt electronically zoom the camera in and out switch between infrared and visible light cameras adjust the image quality enable or disable the video tracker and access the on screen menus This chapter describes how to use the JCU buttons to operate the camera features Some of these features vary depending on the specific way your system has been configured The various configuration settings and how they affect operation are discussed in Chapter 5 Voyager lll System Configuration on page 43 When
88. s to enable through the NMEA interface the Voyager lll uses additional messages to perform the calculations needed to respond to these three If your system is not responding as expected verify that the NMEA device sending messages is sending the following additional message types HDT Heading True GGA Global Positioning System Fix Data GLL Geographic Position Latitude Longitude VHW Water Speed and Heading OSD Own Ship Data TLL Target Latitude and Longitude Any combination or all three messages can be enabled when more than one type is enabled the system processes RSD first then BWG and finally TTM For example if the unit is listening to BWC or TTM messages and looking at a particular target and it receives an RSD message it waits until the end of the dwell time and then move on to the RSD message ignoring all other input Note Using the joystick to pan or tilt the camera always takes priority over processing of an NMEA message The next NMEA message will be processed after the system waits the target dwell time following the joystick movement Each message type has a unique icon associated with it Depending on Icon Display Mode these icons either always display or display momentarily when a message is received In both cases they flash on and off when the message is received 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operators Manual Voyager III System Configuration Additional settings such as target dwell time affect
89. s used to power up the camera or put it in a standby state to operate the pan rotation and tilt movement of the camera to control the Voyager III tracking features and to configure the camera settings by means of on screen menus The JCU connects to the bulkhead box using an Ethernet network connection and that same connection provides power to the JCU The JCU has various buttons an LCD display and a joystick puck that is used to control the pan tilt movement and to navigate through the on screen menus The puck can be rotated in either direction moved left and right or forward and back and pushed in like a button and pulled up Chapter 2 Voyager III Joystick Control Unit on page 15 describes the features of the JCU in detail The Voyager Ill uses on screen symbols to indicate the camera position azimuth and tilt elevation Other symbols indicate various system settings that have been enabled or camera settings such as whether wide or narrow field of vision is being used These symbols are explained throughout this manual in the discussion of the related activities You can also review a full list of on screen icons in Table 7 1 on page 85 Multiple JCUs and Other Devices In some installations the system includes additional components such as additional JCUs video equipment or network equipment When the system installation includes more than one JCU the camera can respond to commands from any of them You can also
90. sec 2 Microbolometer Cameras 20 x 15 85mm 5 x 3 75 140mm 7 5 to 13 5 m 1 4 Super HAD 42 horiz F1 6 1 6 horiz F3 8 360 Az 90 El NTSC or PAL 24VDC 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 89 Voyager III Reference 90 TABLE 7 4 Voyager Ill Overview Attribute Value Environmental Operating Temp Range 28 C to 55 C Non Operating Temp Range 50 C to 85 C Vibration Per MIL STD 810 Troubleshooting Tips This section includes information that may help you with common issues that may arise during operation of the Voyager III system Video not displayed on monitor The camera will not display video if it is in standby mode Power cycle the camera and allow the system to complete boot cycle prior to JCU connection Ensure the JCU is assigned to the camera the camera ID appears in the JCU display and the camera responds to JCU input for example pan tilt movements 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 circuit breaker is set properly If a fuse was used be sure the fuse is not blown Check the wiring at both the electrical panel and at the termination to the JCU Ensure that the contacts are clean dry and fre
91. set Unplugging and plugging the Ethernet cable will also cause the JCU to lose power temporarily and reset When it resets it will reacquire the network IP address and display various messages on the display Global Standby When the system is put into global standby all cameras and JCUs found on the network are powered down at the same time This function is used to properly shut down all cameras return to park position and JCUs prior to removing power with the system breaker While this option can be selected from the JCU Power Menu you can also achieve global standby by pressing and holding the SCENE COLOR and HOME buttons in unison Note This button sequence is essentially a hard shutdown The JCU does not go into a countdown mode or display the Power Menu The system immediately goes into global standby mode 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III Joystick Control Unit Display JCU IP Address If you press the COLOR button while pushing the puck in the IP address on the JCU displays on the JCU screen Button Summary Table 2 1 summarizes the action of each button on the JCU and indicates how the button is affected when tracking or firefighter mode are being used TABLE 2 1 Summary of Button Actions Button Action Tracking Firefighter Mode COLOR Short Cycle through thermal color Disabled options COLOR Long COLOR Long Calibrate thermal cameras thermal cameras Ca
92. tely through the Internet When the webcam feature is enabled you can control the camera from the computer as well as view video output on the computer See Chapter 6 Voyager III Webcam Interface on page 63 for details Contact FLIR for more information regarding available accessories including JCUS PoE equipment video distribution amplifiers cables connectors mounting hardware and so on Contact information is listed on the back of this manual Video Display The two thermal imagers that are part of the Voyager lll system do not produce images from visible light like an ordinary camera does or like the human eye does Rather they use thermal infrared energy to produce images by sensing subtle differences in temperature and generating images based on those differences Thermal Imaging 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 the thermal imaging camera does not need an additional active illumination source and images are based on directly radiated energy rather than reflected energy When the thermal camera is in white hot mode the warm objects in the scene display as white or lighter shades of grey and cold objects display as black or darker shades of gray When you switch the video polarity this is reve
93. th four different ways of acquiring targets to track called tracking algorithms Under various conditions one algorithm may be more effective than another in acquiring and keeping a target In acquisition mode you can press and hold the MENU button and use the joystick to cycle through the four tracking algorithms to experiment with their usefulness Once a target is engaged you cannot change the algorithm An abbreviation of the currently active algorithm displays on the screen so you know which is being used The four algorithms and their displayed abbreviations are e Centroid CENT e Correlation CORR e Scene mode SCENE e Combined COMB Centroid CENT When the tracker uses this algorithm it tracks the center of the target This approach works best with bounded moving targets that have good contrast with the background In this scenario the tracker has a predictive capability For example if the target you are tracking is a small boat that is temporarily obscured by a large wave the tracker will coast predict where the target will be next based on its previous rate of change and attempt to reacquire it If the target cannot be clearly identified within the coast period you will need to reacquire it manually 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager Ill Firefighter Mode and Tracking Correlation CORR When the tracker is using the correlation CORR algorithm it takes a snapshot of
94. the PC to perform basic camera controls and view the video output See Chapter 6 Voyager III Webcam Interface on page 63 for details on integrating with a computer 86 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III Reference TABLE 7 1 List of Icons CCS Scene Night Running One of four preset automatic gain control settings optimized for use on the open water at night Scene Night Docking One of four preset automatic gain control settings optimized for use when the boat is docked at night Scene Day Running One of four preset automatic gain control settings optimized for use on the open water during the day Scene Man Overboard One of four preset automatic gain control settings optimized for providing visibility to small moving objects Stabilization Off The Gyro Stabilization setting which protects the camera from the mechanical motion of waves has been disabled using the menu This icon remains on the screen Stabilization On The Gyro Stabilization setting which protects the camera from the mechanical motion of waves has been enabled using the menu This icon flashes momentarily on the screen Zoom Scale Displays when zoom is invoked to indicate the Y progress of the zoom operation System Specifications This section includes tables that list the component parts in your system optional accessories and details about physical characteristics power usage and enviro
95. the camera to use a wider temperature range than appropriate You should keep the ocean and not the sky or the boat as the predominant object in the image Refer to SCENE Button on page 17 for information about how to make adjustments to the image 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 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 91 Voyager lll Reference 92 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 when 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 Eastern or Western exposure While a boat is under way the camera may inevitably end up pointing directly east or west and this may
96. tick Operation for Tracking When tracking is enabled the behavior of the joystick changes so that you can control tracker specific features When you are acquiring a target you use joystick motions to e Enter tracking mode double pump the joystick e Change the tracking algorithm press and hold MENU button and use puck e Increase or reduce the width and height of the acquisition region press and hold MENU button and use puck Once you begin an active tracking session you use joystick motions to e Exit tracking mode double pump the joystick e Change the vertical and horizontal position of the tracking gate joystick e Move the horizontal and vertical offset of the region being tracked press and hold MENU button and use puck 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 39 Voyager Ill Firefighter Mode and Tracking 40 v L E 6 Acquiring a Target After you have positioned the region of interest within the acquisition window and you see the white tracking gate you double pump the joystick to engage a target within the acquisition window The system automatically determines the size of the target to track using its internal calculations However you can fine tune the size using puck movements and then reacquire the target at a more precise size Consider this scenario You want to track a boat and the area of the boat where the engine is located gives the best white hot contrast High contrast
97. tions are described in more detail on page 23 MENU Button In many cases you will not need to modify the factory default configuration settings of your Voyager III system However the system gives you many options that you may want to tailor to your own needs These settings are available through on screen menus Use the MENU button to turn these menus on or off When the on screen menu is displayed use the joystick puck to navigate through the menus and select various menu entries Each menu item is discussed in detail in Chapter 5 Voyager lll System Configuration on page 43 which explains how to navigate using the menus in more detail The MENU button supports additional features when tracking is enabled In this mode holding down the MENU button and using the joystick lets you manage tracking features See Joystick Operation for Tracking on page 39 for details USER Button The USER button is a programmable one touch button that lets you quickly access the most common or favorite settings or functions Both the short press and the long press action of this button can be configured from the User Programmable Button Menu see page 53 Short Press A short press of the USER button is initially configured to invert the Video Polarity setting from white hot to black hot but you can set it to perform a number of other functions Long Press Pressing and holding the USER button initially displays the on screen menu for programm
98. to control the pan tilt motion of cameras individual camera settings such as zoom and gain control and many other powerful features that allow integration of Nexus enabled cameras into on board control systems You can find the SDK for download on the FLIR Developers Network tab http ns Hr com If you are a new user you must register as a developer before you can download the SDK Register and create an account on the FLIR Web site before downloading any files You can purchase optional software support packages at the same location Contact your FLIR dealer where you purchased the camera for additional information or contact FLIR directly using the contact information printed on the back of this manual 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operators Manual Voyager III Webcam Interface Resources Available If you would like more information about thermal imaging cameras and about integrating FLIR products with other marine electronics please visit our Web site or call to speak with an applications expert using the contact information available on the back cover of this document Training If you are interested in learning more about thermal imaging cameras FLIR offers complimentary training courses at the Infrared Training Center http www flir com training 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 81 Voyager III Webcam Interface 82 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual
99. ts A UPnP compatible device from any vendor can dynamically join a network obtain an IP address announce its name convey its capabilities upon request and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 75 Voyager III Webcam Interface UPnP devices are plug and play in that when connected to a network they automatically announce information about themselves and supported device and services types enabling clients that recognize those types to immediately begin using the device Voyager Ill cameras and JCUs are UPnP devices so they broadcast their presence on the network A PC configured to accept UPnP broadcasts will show all UPnP devices discovered under My Network Places Enabling the UPnP User Interface In some cases Windows will discover UPnP devices and provide its own user interface to control them Windows Vista and Windows 7 automatically detect network devices in the Network page If UPnP devices are hidden a prompt at the top of the screen will ask if you would like to display hidden devices With Windows XP you can install the optional user interface Ul component using the steps below This Ul component displays a balloon tip for newly discovered devices and places an icon for each device in the My Network Places folder To enable the UPnP UI follow these steps 1 Click Start click Control Panel and then click Add or Remove Programs 2
100. tton can be programmed with two options one occurs when the button is pressed briefly the other when it is pressed for a longer time This lets you quickly access two common or frequently used settings or functions Long Press Select one of two actions to associate with the USER button when it is pressed and held Select UPB Menu A long press of the USER button displays the User Programmable Button Menu so you can modify the button settings This is the factory default setting Toggle Tracker A long press of the USER button enables or disables tracking mode See Using Voyager III Tracking on page 33 for details about using tracking Note that this is the only way to enable tracking so if you plan to use 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 53 Voyager III System Configuration 94 tracking you must associate Toggle Tracker with the long press of the USER button Short Press For a short press of the USER button select one of these Toggle Video Polarity A short press of the USER button inverts the colors currently being used to indicate hot and cold in the infrared imagery For example if the current display is white hot it is inverted to black hot see Video Polarity on page 50 This is the factory default setting Man Over Board A short press of the USER button causes the thermal camera to use the Man Overboard AGC setting This is one of the settings available from the SCENE button s
101. u disconnect the JCU network cable from the bulkhead box and replace with your PC network cable If you have a more complex LAN and have connected one or more additional JCUs using an Ethernet switch or equivalent and PoE you can connect the computer to the switch instead See the Voyager III Installation Guide for more information about the physical configuration of the bulkhead box 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 65 Voyager III Webcam Interface 66 e Display the Webcam Home Page Once the PC is connected to the bulkhead box using Internet Explorer version 8 or higher enter the following in the browser address field the port number 8082 is required http 192 168 250 116 8082 WebControl html The webcam control page will display Note If the VLC player application is not already installed on your PC or your browser security settings are set to prevent ActiveX controls from running you will see various messages displayed at the top of the screen VLC must be installed as a separate step before you begin See Installing the VLC Player on page 69 for details Even when VLC is installed you may still need to click the message to allow ActiveX controls when prompted Using the Webcam Interface The webcam control screen looks like the following figure Yoyager Web Operation Windows Internet Explorer Go e http 192 168 250 116 8082 WebControl htmltfow File Edit Vie
102. ug in your PC and use it instead If you have more complex networking requirements you can accommodate these with additional setup For example you can have multiple JCUS and a PC communicating with the camera at the same time using an Ethernet switch Since the JCU draws its power over the Ethernet if the network switch does not have Power over Ethernet PoE capability a POE injector must be used to provide power to the JCU If your local area network LAN on your vessel is set up with access to the Internet the Voyager lll webcam feature can be extended so that you can access the camera remotely through the Internet This setup would let you keep an eye on your vessel from anywhere in the world as long as you can find an Internet connection This chapter describes the simplest configuration of replacing the JCU with the PC and how to use the webcam interface It also discusses browser configuration issues and some more advanced configuration topics 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 63 Voyager III Webcam Interface Basic Webcam Configuration To use the webcam feature you access the camera through the browser on your PC Browser Requirements The webcam interface has two browser requirements To prevent page display issues make sure you have Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 0 or higher installed If IE is not set up to be your default browser you should remember to start IE and not other browsers w
103. ulation and incorrect values can affect the camera s tracking performance Height range is between 1 and 200 meters Mounting X and Y Offset These settings can be used to compensate when the source of the NMEA messages is located some distance from the Voyager III system and is not aligned with it For example if the Voyager III system is located to one side of a large boat some distance from a radar system you can specify values for the mounting offset to ensure greater accuracy of tracking Mounting Angle You can use this setting to compensate when the camera is not mounted straight ahead The mounting angle adjusts the location of the position indicator on the screen to accommodate physical mounting orientation of the camera base Video Setup Menu When you select Video Setup Menu from the main menu the following on screen menu displays Set Thermal Color Default Set Video Polarity Black Hot Color Thermal Video Enabled Test Pattern Disabled BI Note This menu is disabled in firefighter mode since in this mode the video color O display uses a unique color palette that is managed based on the firefighter isotherm settings 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager IlI Operator s Manual 49 Voyager III System Configuration 50 6 Set Thermal Color Default Set Thermal Color Default saves the current color and polarity settings as the default value used when the system is booted up When this menu entry is selected
104. use more than one device to display the video and when you are using tracking you can use a picture within picture mode that lets you see two camera views on one screen Note While it is possible for a single JCU to control more than one camera this configuration of a Voyager lll system is unlikely and not discussed in this manual If you have a need to configure a system with more than one camera contact FLIR support for details Typically the JCU and the video monitor are mounted in close physical proximity so you can immediately see the changes on the video screen when you use the JCU to change the camera position pan or tilt The Voyager III bulkhead box provides a single PoE Ethernet output If a single JCU is used with the system it is connected to this location with the supplied double shielded Ethernet cable and the JCU draws its power directly through the bulkhead box If you need to connect an additional JCU or a computer to the system you will need to provide an Ethernet switch or equivalent If the network 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 11 Voyager III Overview 12 switch does not have Power over Ethernet PoE capability a POE injector can be used to provide power to the JCU FLIR POE injectors are available from your FLIR authorized dealer or integrator See the Voyager III Installation Guide for connection diagrams You can also connect a computer to the system either directly or remo
105. use the other settings to move the camera view in and out and to adjust the field of vision 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual Voyager III Webcam Interface Web Browser Configuration The Voyager III webcam feature should be used with Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or higher Browser Security Settings In order to be able to download the required VLC Player or run it as an ActiveX control in your browser you may need to change some IE security settings or respond to security warnings when prompted If you require the higher security that prevents downloads you can change the settings when the download completes To change the security settings to allow the download of the player use the menu option Tools in IE and select Internet Options On the Options page click the Security tab and ensure that the level is not set to High for the Internet zone Installing the VLC Player Before you can start using the Voyager lll webcam feature you must download and install the VLC Video Player which is the supported video player You can download a copy of the player here http www videolan org vlc download windows html You have several choices of files to download These instructions assume you have chosen the exe version of the install package You will be prompted to run or save the file Opening vic 1 1 11 w1n32 exe You have chosen to open vic 1 1 11 win32 exe whichis a Binary File From
106. visible light cameras for any video channel set to OSD on screen display The type of video to display is set using the options on the Analog Video Menu Two separate video channels are supported primary and secondary see Analog Video Menu on page 58 for details If both the primary and the secondary video channels are set to OSD then pressing and holding the SCENE button changes the video on both channels By default the secondary video is set to display unprocessed analog If this is the way your system is configured then pressing and holding the SCENE button changes only the primary channel COLOR Button Short Press Pressing the COLOR button switches the thermal camera video display The way the button works depends on the setting of Color Thermal Video on the Video Setup Menu see page 50 e When Color Thermal Video is disabled pressing the COLOR button lets you choose between white black or red black display options e When Color Thermal Video is enabled pressing the COLOR button cycles through four preset color pallets The default color scheme is red black since the equipment is often used at night in the darkness and the red hot image can help preserve the user s night vision Based on personal preferences one of the other color settings or color palettes can be chosen as a default 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual 17 Voyager III Joystick Control Unit 18 NP 6 N
107. w Favorites Tools Help ES w d 55 y e Nexus Server FLIR Voyager III Bulkhead Voyager Web Operation X gt fm v gt Page Tools CH This website wants to run the following add on VLC media player Activex Plugin from the VideoLAN Team unverified publisher If you trust the website and the add on and want to allow it to run x click here Voyager Web Interface v3 0 Refresh Videc A AE gt E Error on page TT TT D8 f internet R 100 Z If you see an ActiveX warning right click the message and choose the option to install the ActiveX control It may take a moment for the video to start streaming 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager lll Operator s Manual Voyager III Webcam Interface The webcam graphical user interface GUI lets you control the camera s pan and tilt motion change the imaging mode color and polarity and set different levels of contrast In addition you can select the imager you want to produce streaming video either infrared IR wide or narrow imagers or day light DLTV To view the video in full screen mode double click the video image To exit full screen mode double click the image again M4 Note The camera streams video from only one imager at a time it is not possible to stream the combined wide and narrow thermal video In addition no icons display in the video stream All controls must be done from the Web page The re
108. x Warning To protect against unauthorized access to your camera from other Internet users you must take steps to protect your connection FLIR recommends that you set up a firewall on your router Configuring the Camera to Output to a Remote Device In some circumstances you may have a need to send output from the camera to be viewed on a video display at a remote location For example you may hire a security firm to watch your boat and they may be located physically at some distance from the harbor If this is required you can configure the camera to output directly to a remote IP address Note After you make this update you cannot use the webcam feature unless you reverse the change To update the camera settings you log into the Web configuration page with the browser the same way as shown for changing the IP address see page 72 However this time you must enter the administrative user ID and password as follows User admin Password indigo The General Setting screen displays Click the Modules button on the top of the screen and the Video Configuration screen will appear Since the camera has three imagers you must configure three devices e Device ID 0 is associated with the daylight TV camera e Device ID 2 is associated with the Wide FOV thermal video stream name wfov e Device ID 3 is associated with the Narrow FOV thermal video stream name nfov 432 0005 00 10 Rev 110 Voyager III Operator s Manual
109. y connected the Connecting message on the JCU display is replaced by the camera ID such as VGRIII E8003 This information blinks briefly to indicate the connection is final and then remains on the screen The camera will now respond to the JCU buttons and puck movements When the bootup is complete the monitor displays live video The camera initially boots up in red hot mode by default unless you have changed the color default using the system settings see page 50 This is because many users activate the system when little or no light is available and the red hot mode helps to preserve night vision If the white hot display mode is preferred simply press the COLOR button on the JCU Red Hot Mode White Hot Mode Standby Mode After the bootup sequence the camera is ready to use When you are done with the camera or want to conserve energy you can put the camera in standby mode You can optionally put only the camera in standby put only the JCU in standby or put the entire system in standby When the camera is in standby mode the pan tilt motors are engaged to hold the camera in place in rough seas However the camera does not generate a live video signal The camera will only respond to a wake command when you hold and press the Power DIM button on the JCU While in standby mode the camera points straight down to protect the camera optics To initiate standby press and hold the Power DIM button A brief countdown 3 2

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