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1. FLIR Sensors Manager File View Help E a FLIR Active By default the FSM software will automatically discover sensors in the network connect to the first camera it finds take control of the camera and display the video from the camera in Video Wall O Click on Video Wall 0 and confirm that video is streamed to the monitor and it is possible to control the camera using the pan tilt zoom controls in the Control Panel For example click on the zoom button magnifying glass with and the video will zoom to 2X Once operation of the camera has been confirmed the camera can be configured to an IP address that matches the installation network 2 10 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 6 Basic Camera Configuration The following procedures describe how to do the most common basic camera configuration steps such as setting the camera IP address and hostname and changing the user passwords To make these changes it is necessary to login using the admin user account Additional configuration options are described after the basic steps are given refer to section Advanced Configuration on page 3 1 2 6 1 Expert and Admin Logins When a user logs in as expert an additional menu called Setup is available The Setup menu can be used to make advanced adjustments to the thermal camera For a pan tilt camera it can also be used to make configuration changes to the daylight camera and the pan tilt
2. AUX ON 4 ToggleAutofocus AUX OFF 4 IRStartNUCCalibration AUX OFF 5 IRToggleLUT Palette AUX ON 6 IRToggleDDEGain AUX OFF 6 IRToggleAGCROI AUX ON 7 IRToggleFOV AUX OFF 7 IRToggleAGCMaxGain AUX ON 8 SwitchCameraOn AUX OFF 8 SwitchCameraOff AUX ON 9 InitializePT AUX OFF 9 GoToParkPosition 3 4 3 Preset Map File Most pan tilt cameras support predetermined pan tilt locations that are stored as presets A collection of presets is known as a Scan List also referred to as a Pattern or Tour A Scan List is used to direct the camera to a sequence of locations that are typically viewed or are considered important or high priority Using the FSM software multiple scan lists for a camera can be set up and scheduled according to time of day and other factors However presets can also be used to access other functions The camera is capable of storing up to 128 Presets but generally not that many are needed so some presets can be reassigned to access the other functions For keyboards that do not have the Aux buttons camera presets can be used to accomplish the extended functions described above For example if preset 41 is not being used for an actual preset location it can be mapped to one of the above functions such as IRPolarityBlackHot To allow mapping of the serial functions set the Use Preset Map File parameter to yes 3 10 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Remote VMS Advanced Configuration On the
3. amp FLIR Installation Manual D Series C 2013 FLIR Systems Inc All rights reserved worldwide No parts of this manual in whole or in part may be copied photocopied translated or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without the prior written permission of FLIR 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 contents of this document are subject to change FLIR Systems Inc 70 Castilian Drive Goleta CA 93117 Phone 888 747 FLIR 888 747 3547 International 1 805 964 9797 http www flir com Important Instructions and Notices to the User Modification of this device without the express authorization of FLIR Commercial Systems Inc may void the user s authority under FCC rules to operate this device Note 1 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequen
4. Advanced Configuration 3 8 Restoring the Factory Settings The camera comes configured from the factory with default settings for the IP address 192 168 250 116 the login password fliradmin and all of the other configuration parameters stored in a file called server ini In some cases it may be necessary to restore the settings of the camera to the original factory settings If necessary this can be accomplished by temporarily connecting a loopback device to the Ethernet port during initial power up Approximately 30 seconds after power is turned on the loopback should be removed to allow the camera to finish booting up Note The camera will not finish booting up while the loopback device is connected to the camera The camera will display analog video but the Nexus Server will not start until the loopback is removed from the camera At each power up the system transmits a packet and then checks to determine if that same packet has been received Detection of the received packet indicates the camera has a custom loopback connector installed on its Ethernet interface The detection of the loopback packet cues the camera to restore Factory Defaults including the IP settings user passwords and configuration file reverting to the same configuration and behavior as when the camera left the factory The custom loopback connector is described below Sini testo Transmit remi 8 The RJ45 loopback termination ties pin 1 to
5. Flat Field Correction FFC A Flat Field Correction operation can be used to correct for non uniform responsivity within the pixel array A shutter activates inside the camera and provides a target of uniform temperature allowing the camera to correct for ambient temperature changes and provide the best possible image The camera performs FFC at regular intervals or when the ambient temperature changes but can also be performed as desired and may cause an overall image improvement Refer to section 2 8 1 Image freezes momentarily on page 2 19 3 1 1 Save Settings All of the IR 0 settings in the Setup page are dynamic and have an immediate effect similar to the Advance Sensor Panel of FSM When the Save Settings button at the bottom of the page is selected the camera will use the saved settings whenever the power is cycled To restore the IR camera to the original settings select the Factory Defaults button and then click on Save Settings Save Settings Factory Defaults Reboot 3 2 Surveillance Auto Scan Scan List The Setup page also provides access to two convenient Surveillance features Auto Scan and Scan List The web interface can be used to start or stop an Auto Scan or Scan List and provides limited configuration and management options For greater flexibility the FSM program is especially useful for setting up and managing Auto Scan Scan Lists and Presets 3 2 1 Auto Scan It is possible to operate the camera i
6. WEEE which aims to prevent EEE waste from arising to encourage reuse recycling and recovery of EEE waste and to promote environmental responsibility In accordance with these regulations all EEE products labeled with the crossed out wheeled bin either on the product itself or in the product literature must not be disposed of in regular rubbish bins mixed with regular household or other commercial waste or by other regular municipal waste collection means Instead and in order to prevent possible harm to the environment or human health all EEE products including any cables that came with the product should be responsibly discarded or recycled To identify a responsible disposal method where you live please contact your local waste collection or recycling service your original place of purchase or product supplier or the responsible government authority in your area Business users should contact their supplier or refer to their purchase contract Il 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 D Series C Camera Installation 1 1 Warnings and Cautions ssaa 1 1 I2 FACICNONCCS agili 1 1 1 9 Camera OVOIVIG W siria iaia ia 1 2 4 Installatio nOVEernieWs siciliane ha 1 2 i 5 CameraGonhneclion Opiions ese lella loi 1 3 1 5 1 S pplied Components 2 2 1 nicer nho teen deeieiu E ees dura MEUS 1 3 1 52 Camera ACCeSSOFPIGS paid label lello beUa fd 1 3 1 5 3 Required Supplies T 1 3 1 6 Eocaton Golsideralofris assiali 1 4
7. Not Initialized 5590006 gt m m 2 10 27 AM 2 8 7 Unable to View Video Stream If the video stream from the camera is not displayed in FSM it could be that the packets are blocked by the firewall or there could be a conflict with video codecs that are installed for other video programs When displaying video with FSM for the first time the Windows Personal Firewall may ask for permission to allow the FLIR Video Player vp exe to communicate on the network Select the check boxes domain private public that are appropriate for your network If necessary test to make sure the video from the camera can be viewed by a generic video player such as VLC media player http www videolan org vlc To view the video stream specify RTSP port 554 and the appropriate stream name such as chO For example rtsp 192 168 250 116 554 chO 2 22 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 8 8 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 ch
8. to the factory default refer to section 3 8 Restoring the Factory Settings on page 3 17 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 2 13 Basic Operation and Configuration Services Date and Time settings The Services page is used to configure the date and time settings The date time and time zone can be obtained from an NTP server or can be entered manually If the NTP mode is selected the NTP server information can be entered The NTP server address can be entered as a static address or can be obtained via DHCP Live Video Setup Maintenance Help Log Off 02 19 2013 02 23 35 pm mi Server Status LAN Settings P Services Security Options Enabled Sensor Yes Bi Files Time Zone USA Denver Phoenix Canada Calgary Mexico Ciudad Juarez z Time Server Mode DHCP iv Time Server Address pool ntp org Read Restart Network If the Custom mode is selected a pop up window allows the information to be entered manually Live Video Setup Maintenance Help Log Off 02 20 2013 09 43 24 am di Server Custom Server Status LAN Settings B services 02 20 2013 09 43 AM MST7MDT M3 2 0 M11 1 0 Security Options February 2013 Su Sensor 3 Bi Files 10 11 ET IT 24 25 Time 09 43 AM MST7MDT M3 2 0 M11 1 0 E Hour Minute TZone USA Denver Phoenix Canada Calg Set the date and time parameters then select the Save button at the bottom 2 14 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Basic Opera
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10. 6 Location Considerations The camera will require connections for power video and communications Ensure that cable distances do not exceed the specifications and that cables adhere to all local and industry standards codes and best practices The D Series C camera should be mounted upright dome up or upside down dome down depending on the model ordered The camera should be mounted such that the FLIR logo on the side of the camera is right side up and readable Table 1 1 Camera Dimensions 1 187 5 mm 7 38 in square 2 20 6 mm 0 87 in Cable Gland do not loosen or remove 3 351 4 mm 13 83 in 4 303 4 mm 11 94 in 5 404 4 mm 15 92 in Overall camera height from base 6 Cables not shown exit through the center of the base 1 4 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 D Series C Camera Installation A dome up camera model can be mounted on top of the mounting surface A dome down camera model can be mounted under an overhanging mounting arm or underneath an overhanging mounting surface such as eaves or an awning Note If the camera is to be mounted on a pole or tower or other hard to reach location it may be a good idea to connect and operate the camera as a bench test at ground level prior to mounting the camera in its final location 1 6 1 Bench Testing Connect the power video serial and Ethernet connections and confirm that the video is displayed on a monitor when the power is turned on Confirm the camera can
11. Mode FLIR Static Static IP Address 192 168 250 116 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway Scale IP Address 2 12 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Basic Operation and Configuration Note It is not possible to change the settings for Interface eth1 with the web tool Do not use an IP address for the eth0 interface that is in the same network range as the eth1 IP address 192 168 2 x Contact FLIR Technical Support if it is necessary to use an address in that range for the eth0 network interface When the LAN settings are changed and the Save button is clicked a pop up message will appear to indicate the network interface should be restarted Information Network restarted If the IP address was changed it may be necessary to type the new URL to reconnect Once all the changes have been made and saved scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Restart Network button If the Hostname is changed the new name may not show up in FSM until the camera is rebooted To reboot the camera save any configuration changes then select Server Status and click the Reboot button Note The IP address is temporarily displayed on the video for a short while after the camera boots up If you are unsure what the camera IP address is set to it may useful to reboot the camera and watch for the IP Address information after the camera boots up To reset the IP address and other configuration settings and login passwords
12. communications protocol The actual serial parameters Such as baud rate are configured for either SerialRemote 1 for Pelco D or SerialRemote 2 for Bosch With SerialRemote 0 selected set the Serial Remote Protocol to either Pelco D Serial Remote or Bosch Serial Remote Ensure the Enabled parameter is set to Yes If necessary click Save to save the changes SERIALREMOTE 1 SERIALREMOTE 2 Communications Enabled Yes Networking Local Client Serial Remote Protocol P Serial Remote Pelco D Serial Remote VMS Remote Devices Modules Summary B Files i Product Info 3 6 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Advanced Configuration If the Pelco D protocol is to be used select SerialRemote 1 and wait for the page to refresh and then configure the Remote Port Settings such as Speed baud rate Data Bits Parity and Stop Bits Set the Address parameter to the appropriate Pelco address It may be necessary to use the scroll bar on the right side of the page to access the settings ch Server SERIALREMOTE 0 SERTALREMOTE 1 SERIALREMOTE 2 o Sensor Enabled No Communications Networking Local Client Terminal Type P Serial Remote Local Serial Port VMS Remote Devices Remote Port USER Modules Summary Remote Port Settings 9600 8 n 1 ES Files Baud Rate i Product Info 9600 Data Bits B8 When Use Preset Map File is set to Yes the default then presets and special functions known as Aux comman
13. do so in the Maintenance menu select Sensor then Networking Set the Allow anonymous clients parameter to No and then add in the allowed addresses in the Remote Clients list and click Save Remote Clients Allow Anonymous Clients Communications Yes i Networking Timeout for inactive TCP connections seconds Localhost 50 Note once one or more addresses has been added to this list only these computers will be able to access the camera as a client Be sure to remember which addresses are allowed 2 16 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 7 Thermal Imaging Overview When power is applied to the D Series C camera a FLIR splash screen is displayed for less than two seconds and then the camera outputs the live video image No operator action or intervention is required and no configuration of the camera is necessary The thermal camera makes an image based on temperature differences In the thermal image by default the hottest item in the scene appears as white and the coldest item is black and all other items are represented as a grey scale value between white and black Figure 2 3 Splash Screen It may take some time to get used to the thermal imagery from the camera especially for someone who only has experience with normal daylight cameras Having a basic understanding of the differences between thermal and daylight cameras can help with getting the best performance from
14. pin 3 and pin 2 to pin 6 The other pins are not connected This type of device is available commercially the Smartronix Superlooper Ethernet Loopback Jack and Plug is one example or it can be easily made with an RJ45 plug a couple wires and a crimp tool 0o 0 Ui UN P P 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 3 17 Advanced Configuration After the camera boots up confirm the startup information is displayed on the analog monitor after approximately 90 seconds For example S N 1234567 EP Addr 192 168 2904 1 16 PelcoD Addr 1 9600 SW 3 18 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Advanced Configuration 427 9030 01 12 version 130 FLIR Mar 2014 3 19 amp FLIR FLIR Systems Inc 70 Castilian Drive Goleta CA 93117 USA PH 1 805 964 9797 PH 1 877 773 3547 Sales PH 1 888 747 3547 Support FX 1 805 685 2711 www flir com Corporate Headquarters FLIR Systems Inc 27700 SW Parkway Ave Wilsonville OR 97070 USA PH 1 503 498 3547 FX 1 503 498 3153 sales flir com Document 427 9030 01 12 Version 130 Date Mar 2014
15. receiving se status updates To take control of the camera right click on the icon and select Request Control Alternatively it is possible to double click the icon to take control Lock Control Request Control SB Request Control Forced 8 amp 5 Disconnect Not Connected cone lesa This icon indicates the camera has been discovered and added to the list of active servers and FSM is trying to connect to the camera but some kind of problem is preventing FSM from receiving status updates the camera This could be do to a wide variety of problems in the camera network or PC Most often this situation occurs when a firewall allows certain packets Such as the discovery packets but not others the packets needed for a connection 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 2 21 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 8 6 General Errors In the status bar at the bottom of the screen there may be an indication that an error has occurred When you position the cursor over the error icon exclamation mark the error will be displayed ina temporary pop up It is possible to view all the error messages by selecting the Tools tab at the top of he screen and then select the Log button to the left FLIR Sensors Manager H F 348_2 Active 12 21 2011 10 21 41 AM Unable to connect to F 348 2 R 0aa Qta DLTV Status OQ A cun QA A dd VE EE AO ego o Qo PT Azimuth 110 00 PT Elevation 000 009 PT Mode
16. time as someone does through the software IP interface the serial device takes priority Not all parameter settings are described in this manual If you need help during the configuration process contact your local FLIR representative or call 888 747 3547 inside the US 2 1 3 Serial Communications Cameras that have a serial interface support a limited set of pan tilt zoom and focus commands over RS 422 or RS 232 serial communications using common protocols Pelco D or Bosch By default the camera is configured for RS 422 standard 9600 Baud 8 bits no parity 1 stop bit using the Pelco D protocol and address 1 2 1 4 Ethernet Communications The camera has an Ethernet connection that allows streaming video over an IP network as well as configuration and control of the camera It is possible to stream video and control the camera as it is from the factory without making any configuration changes However in most cases the camera will have at least some configuration changes to allow it to connect with other devices on the existing network Once the camera is connected to a network and powered on the user can choose to use either a web browser or the FLIR Sensors Manager FSM software to view the video and control the camera The FSM software is included with the camera and can be run under Microsoft Windows Refer to the FSM User Manual for details about using the software the manual is available from the Windows Start menu once th
17. used initially and then individual parameters can be modified and tested incrementally to determine if the bandwidth and quality requirements are met The proper settings for a given installation will depend on many factors including the network capabilities the processing power in the camera as well as the client computer the scene contrast and personal preferences When the installer is faced with limitations Such as restricted bandwidth due to a wireless network link it will be necessary to compromise image size frame rate and or image quality in order to achieve an acceptable video stream For each video stream the Codec Type options are MPEG4 H 264 or MJPEG MPEG4 requires the least amount of processing and MJPEG requires the most See section MJPEG Codec Type on page 3 15 for additional notes on the MJPEG type which is used by the Live Video stream The Bit Rate parameter is only used when the Rate Control parameter is set to CBR Constant Bit Rate With the CBR setting the system attempts to keep the resulting bit rate of the video at or near the target bit rate By default the Rate Control parameter is set to CVBR constrained variable bitrate for MPEG4 and H 264 streams The VBR variable bit rate option attempts to maintain a specified quality at a constant level by varying the bit rate depending on the scene content The CBR constant bit rate option uses a best effort attempt to adhere to the Bit Rate se
18. which form a session are negotiated using a protocol such as RTSP A client typically requests a video stream using its preferred settings and the camera can respond with its preferred settings As a result many of the details are established dynamically which may run contrary to network security requirements 3 12 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Advanced Configuration RTP Settings According to the specification RTP is originated and received on even port numbers and the associated RTCP communication Stes Enabled uses the next higher odd port number the Yes default RTP Port is 554 The Stream Name is used when establishing a session from a Mieti client The default value recognized by FSM for the first stream is cho the complete connection string is rtsp 192 168 250 116 chO 554 RTP RTSP over HTTP Port default 8080 If necessary this stream name can be used to open a video stream with a third party video m player Stream Name ho By default the video stream uses the IP address of the camera If the Use External IP Use External IP parameter is set to yes an alternate IP No address can be entered Note always use an even port number for the RTP Port parameter Network Options Unicast Multicast By default the video streams from the camera are sent using unicast packets rather than multicast This means a given packet of IP Video will be sent separately to each client that has that video stream
19. would expect with a video game controller The parameters in the Advanced Settings are related to Scan Lists and the AutoPan feature Refer to section 3 4 3 Preset Map File and section 3 4 1 AutoPan Function below for more information about these features Scanlist Dwelling Time sec 5 Scanlist Dwelling Time Increment sec 1 AutoPan Speed 20 AutoPan Speed Increment 95 1 If any of the parameters for SerialRemote 1 are changed click Save to save the changes Generally most of the other Serial Remote parameters which were not specifically described above do not need to be changed for SerialRemote 1 and SerialRemote 2 it is ok if the Enabled parameter is set to no If the Bosch protocol is to be used instead select SerialRemote 2 and wait for the page to refresh and then configure the Remote Port Settings such as Speed baud rate Data Bits Parity and Stop 3 8 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Advanced Configuration Bits Select the appropriate Hardware Protocol RS 422 or RS 232 and set the Address parameter to the appropriate Bosch address If necessary click Save to save the changes SERIALREMOTE 0 SERIALREMOTE 1 Enabled No Terminal Type Local Serial Port Remote Port USER Remote Port Settings 9600 8 n 1 Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits B8 Note Typical Bosch systems operate over a biphase connection and the FLIR cameras do not accept biphase signals directly It m
20. Files page under PelcoD Map use the Download link to open the text file that is used for mapping the functions to Aux commands and Presets If it is necessary to change the mapped functions edit the file and upload the new map file to the camera using the Upload button Once a file has been edited and tested it can also be uploaded to other cameras so that each camera operates the same way 3 5 Remote VMS ONVIF Interface Several types of third party Video Management System VMS systems are supported by FLIR IP cameras Because these systems tend to evolve and change over time contact your local FLIR representative or FLIR Technical Support if you have any difficulties or questions about using this feature Select the Remote VMS link on the left side of the page to configure the INTERFACE 1 camera to operate with a VMS e Interface By default the camera is configured with a Remote VMS BENE interface with ONVIF 2 0 Local Client parameters Serial Remote P VMS Remote The ONVIF Open Network Video an Interface Forum is an open D industry forum for the development Communications Enabled HTML Files Path Summary usr local nexus web control Files Use AuxCmd amp Output Map File of a global standard for the interface A of network video products An ONVIF compliant VMS can be used to cono a FLIR camera display video and for pan tilt cameras access up to 50 pan tilt presets If the camera is to be used with a thi
21. anel may be disabled if they do not apply to the camera in use When the web interface is used with a pan tilt camera an image of a joystick appears below the control panel buttons When the mouse is positioned over the joystick the camera can be moved up down and or left right by clicking and dragging the joystick in the appropriate direction For a fixed camera the following buttons are enabled Web Control Panel Save Snapshot This button allows the user to save an image as a jpg file The destination folder for the image is determined by the web browser that is used Perform IR NUC Calibration This button causes the camera to perform a Non Uniformity Correction operation refer to the section 2 8 1 Image freezes momentarily on page 2 19 Toggle Scene Preset This button causes the camera to cycle through 5 different image settings The Scene Presets cause the image brightness and contrast to adjust Depending on the time of day weather and other conditions one Scene Preset may be preferable to the others Toggle Polarity This button changes the way various objects are displayed in the image with hot objects displayed as white and cold objects as black or vice versa The other buttons on the control panel will be disabled for a fixed camera In the control panel a disabled button is indicated with a grey color and when the cursor is positioned over a disabled button the screen tip indicates th
22. aracteristics are determined by a number of factors core material dielectric material and shield construction among others and must be carefully matched to the specific application Moreover the transmission characteristics of the cable will be influenced by the physical environment through which the cable is run and the method of installation Use only high quality cable and ensure the cable is suitable to the marine environment Check cable connector terminations Inferior quality connections may use multiple adapters which can cause unacceptable noise Use a high quality video distribution amplifier when splitting the signal to multiple monitors 2 8 9 Image too dark or too light By default the D Series C thermal camera uses an Automatic Gain Control AGC setting that has proven to be superior for most applications and the camera will respond to varying conditions automatically The installer should keep in mind that the sky is quite cold and can strongly affect the overall image It may be possible to avoid a problem by slightly moving the camera up or down to include or exclude items with hot or cold temperatures that influence the overall image For example a very cold background such as the sky could cause the camera to use a wider temperature range than appropriate 2 8 10 Eastern or Western Exposure Once installed the camera may point directly east or west and this may cause the sun to be in the field of view during certa
23. atform The system combines an infrared thermal imaging camera and a visible light video camera and is intended for outdoor installations This manual describes the installation of the D Series C camera If you need help during the installation process contact your local FLIR service representative or call 888 747 3547 inside the US Online help is available through the support web site http support flir com All installers and integrators are encouraged to take advantage of the training offered by FLIR visit http www flir com training for more information This manual includes the following topics e Installation overview e Mounting the camera and its components e Connecting the electronics e Bench testing the camera e Basic configuration and operation of the camera e Camera Specifications For safety and to achieve the highest levels of performance from the D Series C camera system always follow the warnings and cautions in this manual when handling and operating the camera 1 1 Warnings and Cautions Warning If mounting the D Series C camera on a pole tower or any elevated location use industry standard safe practices to avoid injuries Caution Except as described in this manual do not open the D Series C camera for any reason Damage to the camera can occur as the result of careless handling or electrostatic discharge ESD Always handle the camera with care to avoid damage to electrostatic sensitive component
24. away from any FSM client In the Sensors Panel if the camera is the active sensor there will be an Active i i o F 348_2 Active notification next to the name of the camera Only one camera or sensor can be cog PLATO active at a time To make the camera active right click on the icon to the left of the m RO Active camera name and select Set Active or simply double click on the icon The icon to the left of the camera name indicates the status of the sensor The following is a list of the possible icons and the meaning of each one Connected and Controlled This icon indicates the camera has been discovered and added to the list of active servers and the camera is actively connected to the FSM client and receiving status updates The joystick in the icon indicates the user has control of the camera To release control of the camera right click on the icon and select Release Control Discovered This icon indicates the camera has been discovered and added to the list of active servers but the camera is not actively connected to FSM and br E n therefore FSM is not receiving status updates To connect to the camera right click on the icon and select Connect Alternatively it is possible to double ina ak click the icon to connect Connected This icon indicates the camera has been discovered and added to the list of S pene active servers and the camera is actively connected to FSM and
25. ay be necessary to install a biphase converter in order to use the Bosch protocol 3 4 1 AutoPan Function In many cases with a pan tilt camera it may be desirable to use a simple back and forth left right scan pattern rather than a Scan List set of presets To use the AutoPan feature also known as Auto Scan set the left and right pan limits and the pan speed and then start the AutoPan mode The functions for setting up the AutoPan limits and for controlling the AutoPan function are available using presets and are described in the following table Table 3 1 AutoPan functions 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 3 9 Advanced Configuration 3 4 2 Serial Extensions In addition to the set of standard commands that would be used on an ordinary CCTV camera control commands that allow access to more advanced features or features that are specific to a particular type of equipment are available through extensions to the serial protocol These extended commands are quite useful when controlling features that are specific to FLIR thermal cameras In the Pelco D protocol these additional functions can be accessed using the Aux On and Aux Off extensions and are available by default Many keyboards that support Pelco protocols have Aux On and Aux Off buttons for selecting these functions As an example the following functions are typically supported by default Table 3 2 Aux Functions AUX ON 3 TogglePlateauValue AUX OFF 3 IRToggleAGCType
26. be controlled by moving it pan tilt For configuration and basic setup information using the onboard web server refer to the following chapter 1 6 2 Prior to Cutting Drilling Holes When selecting a mounting location for the D Series C camera consider cable lengths and cable routing Ensure the cables are long enough given the proposed mounting locations and cable routing requirements and route the cables before you install the components Use cables that have sufficient dimensions to ensure safety for power cables and adequate signal strength for video and communications Caution There is no need to open the electronics enclosure All settings and adjustments are done through software There are no user serviceable parts inside the camera enclosure 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 1 5 D Series C Camera Installation 1 6 3 Camera Mounting The camera mount must nominally be rated to support at least 11 4 kg 25 lbs For some installations the mount must support even greater weights Use a mount which will provide adequate support in adverse weather and environmental conditions The D Series C camera can be secured to the mount two ways e 1 5 npt threaded coupler Intended for rigid mounting with the supplied NPT stainless steel coupler or equivalent Important Use PTFE pipe seal tape or equivalent on the coupler e M5 x 0 8 fasteners quantity 6 If using four M5 x 0 8 fasteners the maximum depth of the fastener
27. ces Be aware the settings that are optimal at one time may be less optimal a short time later since conditions such as weather and time of day affect the image and are constantly changing Experiment with different AGC modes to find the settings that work best for the particular installation it may be best to start with the Scene Presets options Plateau Value 250 Gain see below It is always possible to ITT Mean 112 Offset return to the default settings by Max Gain 16 Offset Bias selecting the Factory Defaults button at the bottom of the page With the Plateau mode the ITT Mean parameter will effect overall brightness and the Max Gain parameter can generally be used to increase contrast although it may also increase noise due to gain Scene Presets Each Scene Preset provides a combination of AGC and Digital Detail Enhancement DDE see meaty below parameters that are preferred blest icant o Indoor for certain types of conditions Select Low Contrast Scenes a preset that provides an image that Traditional DDE Gain is optimal for the installation Digital Detail Enhancement DDE DDE is an image processing technique that enhances details by emphasizing lines and edges Increasing the DDE setting may make it possible to see fine details more easily but it could also make the image somewhat more grainy or pixilated 3 2 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Auto Scan Scan List Advanced Configuration
28. client such as FLIR Sensors Manager or with a third party ONVIF compatible VMS client There are two main components to the Nexus Server software One is a web server known as the web tool or web interface that listens on the network for web browser requests and is used for the initial and perhaps ongoing or occasional configuration changes to the server The latest release of the web tool also allows the user to view video and to operate the camera The other process known as the Nexus Server listens on the network for connections from clients such as FSM or other VMS clients These clients are used to control the camera and stream video during day to day operations of the camera 2 1 1 Nexus Server Configuration In general it may be necessary for the installer to make a limited number of configuration changes for each server such as setting the serial and or IP communication parameters For example each camera comes from the factory with the same default IP address so adding more than one camera to an IP network requires each camera to be configured with a different IP address at a minimum On the other hand many of the configuration parameters will remain unchanged from the factory default settings In order to control the camera it is necessary to communicate with it either using serial communications RS 232 or RS 422 or over Ethernet using Internet Protocol IP In either case it is likely there are some communication paramete
29. coated with dew Under these conditions it may be difficult for the camera to show the temperature the object itself rather than of the water coating 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 2 19 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 8 4 Unable To Communicate Over Ethernet First check to ensure the physical connections are intact and that the camera is powered on and providing analog video to the monitor When the camera is turned on confirm the startup information is displayed on the analog monitor after approximately 90 seconds For example S N 1234567 IP Addr 492 10600429034 106 PelcoD Addr 1 9600 SW Confirm that the IP address for the PC for example 192 168 250 1 is on the same network as the camera Next determine if Windows Personal Firewall is blocking the packets You can turn off the firewall or add an exception for the FSM program Typically when FSM runs for the first time a pop up notification may ask for permission to allow the FLIR Sensors Manager fsm exe to communicate on the network Select the check boxes domain private public that are appropriate for your network Re i Windows Security Alert e Windows Firewall has blocked some features of this program Windows Firewall has blocked some features of vp exe on all public private and domain networks LI Mame vp exe Publisher Unknown Path C program files x86 nexus nexus common p exe Allow vp exe to communicate on these networks Doma
30. cy energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver and or e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Note 2 This equipment was tested for compliance with the FCC limits for a Class B digital device using a shielded cable for connecting the equipment to an analog video output to a monitor and using a shielded USB cable for connecting the equipment to a personal computer When making such connections shielded cables must be used with this equipment Industry Canada Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Avis d Industrie Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Proper Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment EEE The European Union EU has enacted Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 96 EC
31. dome up position has a limited range of downward tilt The range of tilt motion is 25 to 90 when dome down 25 to 90 when dome up 1 2 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 D Series C Camera Installation 1 5 Camera Connection Options The camera can be powered with a conventional power supply using 21 30 VAC or 21 30 VDC The D Series C Camera can produce analog or digital IP video output or both Analog video will require at least one connection to a video monitor or an analog video matrix switch In most analog installations two video connections will be used one for the thermal camera video and one for the daylight camera video The camera pigtail provides two BNC connectors for these video channels An Ethernet connection is provided for IP video streaming and for command and control communications pan tilt zoom etc A web browser can be used for camera configuration and maintenance software firmware updates On some models a web browser can also be used for IP video streaming and for command and control For analog installations that are not using Ethernet IP a serial cable RS232 or RS422 can optionally be connected and used for command and control communications supporting either Pelco D or Bosch protocols In installations using analog video and serial communications it is recommended an Ethernet cable should also be installed for camera configuration operation and troubleshooting For installations where the came
32. ds can be used to access certain settings that are specific to the FLIR thermal camera such as switching between White Hot and Black Hot settings See section 3 4 3 Preset Map File on page 3 10 for information about the Preset Map File Parity Hone Stop Bits 1 Address 1 Use Preset Map File Yes Initial Selected Camera DLTV Hardware Protocol RS 422 The Initial Selected Camera is used to designate which camera IR or DLTV in a multi sensor camera is selected as the initial Active camera When a command such as Zoom In is sent to the camera it will affect the Active camera regardless of which video stream is displayed 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 3 7 Advanced Configuration In the Joystick settings the Mode parameter when set to FOV Dependant allows a pan tilt camera to adjust the pan speed automatically depending on the current field of view FOV For a narrow FOV the camera moves more slowly If you do not want to limit the pan speed according to the FOV set the parameter to Absolute Mode FOV Dependant Azimuth FOV Factor 2 Elevation FOV Factor 2 Resolution 95 100 Pilot mode Yes The Pilot Mode parameter controls the direction of tilt when the joystick is moved forward or backward When Pilot Mode is set to yes the camera points downward when the joystick is moved forward similar to the way an aircraft would move If the mode is set to no the joystick operates as one
33. e function is not available The disabled buttons correspond to commands that are not used with a fixed camera but might be used to control a pan tilt camera with multiple sensors 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Basic Operation and Configuration For a pan tilt camera when the mouse is positioned over the video window some controls appear in the lower left of the video image which allow the camera to be panned left or right or to be tilted up or down To move the camera click on one of the arrows As with a fixed camera the zoom in and out controls also appear To zoom in click on the Zoom In control to zoom out click the Zoom Out control The following control panel buttons are enabled for pan tilt cameras adi Start Scan List IRITV This button will cause the camera to start the current scan list which is a set of preset locations each preset has a specific azimuth elevation and zoom setting The presets are programmed on the camera using the web interface or the FSM software Stop Scan List This button causes the camera to stop discontinue the scan list Toggle Video Source For a multi sensor system with more than one video source for example a PT Series camera with a thermal IR camera and a daylight camera this button causes the active video source to be switched from one camera to the next If the thermal IR camera is active and the button is selected it causes the daylight camera to bec
34. e RCA connection inside the camera and determine if it produces an image When the camera is powered on it will do a NUC operation shortly after startup If you are uncertain if the camera is receiving power it may be useful to listen to the camera to hear if the click click of the shutter mechanism can be heard It may be only be possible to perform this test when the camera is on a work bench rather than in its installed position If the camera still does not produce an image contact the FLIR dealer or reseller who provided the camera or contact FLIR directly contact information is provided on the rear cover of this manual 2 8 3 Performance varies with time of day You may observe differences in the way the camera performs at different times of the day due to the diurnal cycle of the sun Recall that the camera produces an image based on temperature differences At certain times of the day such as just before dawn the objects in the image scene may all be roughly the same temperature compared to other times of the day Compare this to imagery right after sunset when objects in the image may be radiating heat energy that has been absorbed during the day due to solar loading Greater temperature differences in the scene generally will allow the camera to produce high contrast imagery Performance may also be affected when objects in the scene are wet rather than dry such as ona foggy day or in the early morning when everything may be
35. e software is installed With the latest version of camera firmware a web browser can be used to operate the camera view video pan tilt zoom and so on and it can be used to make configuration changes This manual has basic configuration information refer to the Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide FLIR Doc 427 0030 00 28 for more details about camera configuration If the camera will be controlled only through serial communications it may still be necessary to connect it to an IP network at least temporarily to adjust any of the serial communications settings By default the serial interface uses the Pelco D protocol RS 422 standard 9600 baud rate 8 none 1 and address set to 1 Refer to the Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide for information on changing these parameters Getting the camera IP interface set up and working may require a level of familiarity with managing IP networks that is new to many security professionals Prior to configuring the IP interface and streaming video parameters make sure you know how to manage and configure the other equipment in the network for example any PC or device that will connect to the camera any router or firewall that will carry the IP traffic and so on FLIR technical support can only provide limited support in this regard 1 For this chapter it is assumed the camera will be connected to a network via Ethernet For installations that use only analog video output it is not possible
36. eb pages e Configuring the camera to work with a serial device such as a keyboard e Configuring the camera to work with a third party VMS ONVIF e Setting up the video streams to optimize quality and network performance e Making a backup of the configuration When configuration changes are made with the web browser the settings are saved to a configuration file It is a good idea to make a backup of the existing configuration file prior to making changes and another backup once the changes are finalized If necessary the camera can be restored to its original factory configuration or one of the saved configurations For more information refer to section 3 7 Configuration File on page 3 16 3 1 Thermal Image Setup In most installations it will not be necessary to change the thermal camera from it s default settings However in some situations depending on weather time of day and so on it may be useful to make changes to the video image to enhance the image by modifying one or more of the parameters The Setup menu has configuration options for making changes to the IR thermal camera the daylight camera DLTV and the pan tilt The changes made through the Setup page generally have an immediate effect it is not necessary to stop and restart the server Note it is necessary to save the changes if it is desirable to use the new settings at power up see section 3 1 1 Save Settings In the Setup page for the IR camera a sin
37. elected they are displayed below the keypad To execute the function select the FN Function button again If an invalid function is entered an error message appears below the video window Function is not available in current mode To return to the Control Panel select the Back button left arrow Goto Preset A camera can have a set of predetermined pan tilt locations each of which is known as a preset For example a preset may be configured for each of the locations where security surveillance is most needed such as a gate doorway and other point of access When the Goto Preset button is selected the keypad changes to a numeric keypad As digits are selected they are displayed below the keypad To cause the camera to go to the entered preset select the Goto Preset button again To return to the Control Panel select the Back button left arrow 2 8 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 4 3 Help At the top of the web page the Help menu displays software version information This page has information about the camera including hardware and software revision numbers part numbers and serial numbers If it is necessary to contact FLIR Technical Support for assistance it will be helpful to have the information from this page such as Software Version on hand 2 4 4 Log Off Use the Log Off menu entry to disconnect from the camera and stop the display of the video s
38. ers have been discovered yet Click on the Accept button to acknowledge the notification FSM Notification 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 2 9 Basic Operation and Configuration The FLIR Sensors Manager uses a client server architecture The FSM software is considered a client and the cameras are considered servers or sensors The Sensors Panel in the upper left of the window indicates no sensors have been discovered and added to the list of Active Sensors No sensors discovered initially Video Wall 0 Setup Discovery FLIR Bensors Manager Help Imm No Sensors EE video wallo map Discovery Parameters Multicast Discovered Sensors Active Sensors FUR Manual Configuration Address gt Control Pa oolbar Control Panel Refresh Move to Active Sensors Pan Tilt Zoom controls Click on Setup if required then the Discovery button on the side panel to bring up the Discovery Panel The FSM software can automatically discover FLIR cameras on the network When the Discovery Panel is displayed click Refresh The FLIR camera will appear in the list of Discovered Sensors The camera will be called FLIR and the asterisk in parenthesis indicates the camera has not been added to the list of Active Sensors on the right Click on the center bar gt to move the camera over to the list of Active Servers The name of the camera should appear in the Sensors Panel with a green joystick icon
39. gle JPEG image a snapshot is displayed in the upper right hand corner To update this image at any time it is necessary to select the Refresh button This will cause the entire page to refresh including the image and all the parameter values be patient this may take some time Live Video Maintenance Help Log out 07 01 2013 09 18 10 am Refresh Full Screen X Pan and Tilt Height Surveillance GEO Settings Plateau Plateau Value 200 Gain ITT Mean 127 Offset Max Gain 28 Offset Bias Control Status P Advanced 427 9030 01 12 version 130 Mar 2014 3 1 Advanced Configuration ROI The camera adjustments under the ROI heading allow the user to make changes Center 50 to the Region Of Interest The ROI Full Screen determines what portion of the image is a adi considered by the Automatic Cain Ground OPT Control AGC algorithm By default all e of the pixels in the image are Center 25 Custom considered in some cases it may provide an improved image if a portion of the image is excluded For example the sky is generally very cold so if the ROI excludes the sky it may add more contrast to the rest of the image A pull down list offers some convenient options AGC The AGC parameters affect how the overall video image appears The default Plateau algorithm is suitable for most installations but in some cases one of the other selections may provide a more appealing image depending on personal preferen
40. in networks such as a workplace network Private networks such as my home or work network What are the risks of allowing a program through a firewall By default the camera will broadcast a discovery packet two times per second When FSM starts up it listens to the network for the discovery packets If no cameras are listed in the Discovered Servers list press the Refresh button If the list is still empty it indicates no discovery packets were received This could be due to a wide variety of problems with the network the PC or the camera If necessary use a packet sniffer utility such as Wireshark to capture packets and confirm the packets are being received by the PC from the camera 2 20 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 8 5 Unable to control the camera If the camera does not respond to commands from FSM for example the camera does not zoom when the zoom in button is clicked the camera may not be the Active camera or you may not have control of the camera By default FSM will automatically request control of the camera and make it active but if there are multiple cameras and or multiple FSM clients it may be necessary to manually make the camera active and take control of it Also if the camera has a serial control interface connected to it the serial device has the highest priority and a command from the serial device can automatically take control of the camera
41. in portions of the day We do not recommend intentionally viewing the sun but looking at the sun will not permanently damage the sensor In fact the thermal imaging camera often provides a considerable advantage over a conventional camera in this type of back lit situation However the sun may introduce image artifacts that will eventually correct out and it may take some time for the camera to recover The amount of time needed for recovery will depend on how long the camera was exposed to the sun The longer the exposure the longer the recovery time needed Figure 2 4 Images facing sun from standard camera left and thermal camera right 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 2 23 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 9 Setting the IP address on a Windows PC To set the computer IP address in Windows first connect the PC to a switch or connect it to the camera and ensure the camera has power Step 1 With the PC or laptop connected to the switch or if back to back with the camera with the camera powered on open the Control Panel Network and Sharing Center a Windows 7 example is shown The connection to the camera should show in your Active Networks View your basic network information and set up connections mu Ai e See full map TT e DAROSE HPLAPTOP Multiple networks Internet This computer View your active networks Connect or disconnect L1 INFRARED Access pe Internet l Connections wil Wireless Network Connect
42. ion Work network INFRARED Click to select Unidentified network Access type No Internet access i Public network Connections Local Area Connectfon Change your networking settings ia Set up a new connection or network Set up a wireless broadband dial up ad hoc or VPN connection or set up a router or access point de Connect to a network Connect or reconnect to a wireless wired dial up or VPM network connection Choose homegroup and sharing options Access files and printers located on other network computers or change sharing settings Step2 Click to select the Local Area Connection then click Properties as shown at the right U Local Area Connection Status entire General Connection IPv4 Connectivity Ho Internet access IPv6 Connectivity No network access Media State Enabled Duratian 01 08 49 100 0 Mbps Click Properties Sent L Received 4 793 353 115 272 676 2 24 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Basic Operation and Configuration Step 3 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 as shown Then click Properties Local Area Connection Properties Connect using LF Realtek PCle FE Family Controller This connection uses the following items OM Client for Microsoft Networks Click to select Z Qo5 Packet Scheduler x File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks gl i Intemet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 a Memet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 amp Link Layer Topo
43. length of the cable run to ensure adequate current carrying capacity for most installations 18 AWG is recommended Always follow local building safety codes Note The supplied connectors for the power connections will accept 16 AWG to 24 AWG wire size T 3X 24 18 AWG 3X 6 0x1mm 0 2 04 in 0 8 20 in v 20 0 5mm Figure 1 2 Power Cable 3 conductor The camera itself does not have an on off switch Generally the D Series C camera may be connected to a circuit breaker and the circuit breaker will be used to apply or remove power to the camera If power is supplied to it the camera will be powered on and operating 1 7 2 Camera Grounding Ensure the camera is properly grounded Failure to properly ground the camera can lead to permanent damage to the camera Typical to good grounding practices the camera chassis ground should be connected to the lowest resistance path possible 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 1 7 D Series C Camera Installation Grounding of the camera is accomplished by terminating the ground wire clear wire of the power cable pigtail Additional grounding can be accomplished by connecting a grounding strap to one of the 6x bolt locations on the unit s mounting surface with the other end connected to the nearest earth grounding point 1 7 3 Analog Video Connections The analog video connections from the camera use female BNC connectors The video cable supplied by the installer should be ra
44. logy Discovery Mapper I O Driver Click Properties Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder Er Uninstall Properties Transmission Control Protacal Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Step 4 Select Use the following IP address then enter 192 168 250 xxx where xxx is any number between 1 255 other than 116 the camera default internet Protocol Version A ICPAPy4 Papers General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings C Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 250 1 Subnet mask 255 255 255 U Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 7 Validate settings upon exit Stepb Set the Subnet mask to 255 255 255 0 then click OK 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 2 25 Basic Operation and Configuration FLIR 427 9030 01 12 version 130 Mar 2014 2 26 Advanced Configuration In this chapter additional configuration settings related to the following topics are described e Optimizing the thermal image Setup web pages e Using the Surveillance features Auto Scan Scan List e Starting and stopping the Nexus server Maintenance w
45. making configuration changes it is necessary to save the changes to the server there is a Save button at the bottom of each configuration page Once you save configuration changes to the server the changes do not take effect immediately Generally it is also necessary to stop and restart the server for the changes to become effective The server has a configuration that is active and running and another configuration that is saved and possibly different than the running configuration 3 4 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Advanced Configuration The message at the bottom of the page indicates the saved configuration is different than the active running configuration and it is necessary to restart the server 3 3 2 Restarting the Server After changes have been saved it is possible to return to the Server Status page and click on the Stop button However it is even easier to simply click on the green light at the lower left next to Server Running to stop the server Click here to stop the server Server Running Click to Start Stop the Server It may take up to 20 seconds or more to stop the server especially when there are multiple video streams open Be Loading patient when stopping the server Dad When the server is stopped and the page is refreshed the status will show as Server Stopped and the light will be off On the Status page the Start button will be enabled rather than Stop Informati
46. momentarily nnne 2 19 Zi EA esee RR O ei 2 19 2 8 3 Performance varies with time of day 2 19 2 8 4 Unable To Communicate Over Ethernet 2 20 2 0 5 Unable to control the camera spalline 2 21 2 9 0 Qehelal ENOS corteo nidi illa 2 22 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 iii 2 8 7 Unable to View Video Stream m meme en nemen 2 22 i oed ez 2 23 2 0 9 Image too dark ord99 MODI ricrea 2 23 2 8 10 Eastern or Western Exposure i 2 23 2 9 Setting the IP address on a Windows PC 2 24 Advanced Configuration 3 1 Thermal lmage Sell 25 55 9 56 00 0 939 00 9 00 NL ed need hc decks 3 1 Jil SAVE GOUNG S x 3 3 3 2 Surveillance Auto Scan Scan List ii 3 3 92 TAWO SI ira 3 3 32200 rl 3 3 33 Maintenance Node ssi ea 3 4 3 3 1 Configuration Changes That Require Restart i 3 4 3 9 2 RESTAMING the Severo hill idiot 3 5 3 4 Serial Communications Serial Remote i 3 6 o NE AUTOPAN FUNCHON cine ian 3 9 942 Senel EXensions a eric la estu 3 10 34a Preset Map FIle rionale 3 10 3 5 Remote VMS ONVIF Interface nnn 3 11 3 6 viaeo Siream Paramelers apiu illa 3 12 Sf CONIGUIAHONIFI ssaa 3 16 3 8 Restoring the Factory Settings i 3 17 iv 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 D Series C Camera Installation The D Series Camera is a multi sensor camera system on a pan tilt pl
47. n the video temporarily displays system information including the serial number IP address Pelco address and the Baud rate For example S N 1234567 IP Addr 192 168 250 116 PelcoD Addr 1 9600 SW 3 In most cases a straight Ethernet cable can be used because many PCs have auto detect Ethernet interfaces 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 2 3 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 4 Web Browser Interface Use a web browser to connect to the camera as described below and confirm it is streaming video Once the bench test is complete use the web browser to make configuration changes as needed for example set the IP address to an address that is compatible with the existing network It is also a good idea to run the FSM software and confirm it is working with the camera as expected It is possible to log into the camera using one of three User Names user expert and admin the corresponding passwords by default are user expert and fliradmin respectively The user login can be used to do the initial bench test of the camera The admin login must be used to make configuration changes such as setting the IP address The login passwords can and should be changed by the system administrator to prevent unauthorized logins For information on how to change the passwords refer to section 2 6 Basic Camera Configuration on page 2 11 Log into the Camera Web Page Step 1 Open a web browser and enter http 192 168 250 116 The l
48. n a simple back and forth left right scan mode To use the Auto Scan feature also Known as AutoPan when using serial communications set the scan width narrow medium or wide relative to the current position and the scan speed fast medium or slow and then click Start It is also possible to set absolute left and right limits in degrees and the pan speed and then start the Auto Scan mode 3 2 2 Scan List In many cases with a pan tilt camera it may be useful to designate certain commonly used pan tilt locations as Presets and to put the camera in Scan List mode where it automatically moves from one Preset to the next sequentially and repeats the pattern continuously It may be useful to have several Scan Lists available for different times of the day or for different circumstances It may be more convenient to use FSM to set up the Presets and Scan Lists since it allows viewing of the video at the same time However the web interface can be used to add change a particular Preset or to set up a simple Scan List To create a Scan List with the browser point the camera toward a preferred location scene select a Preset ID from the pull down list and then click on Set To add a new preset move the camera to the next location select a new Preset ID and click Set again Up to 128 Preset locations can be used ina Scan List If more than one Scan List has been created using FSM a particular Scan List can be loaded from the browser and s
49. n also be downloaded to another computer for backup or a new configuration file can be uploaded from a computer to the camera Shown at the top of the screen is the configuration script file in a scrollable window This can be useful if you ever need help from a support engineer Live Video Setup Help Log Off 02 25 2013 01 12 18 pm LOY nux SLZET U Server ITywpe l Server Name FC 632 PAL ini INI version 110 Allow Reboot Shutdown yes Sensor Log directory tmp License file usr local nexus server license license txt _ LI nm m Gi Refresh Firmware P Configuration License Name Log factory defaults E Wa Restore FC 632 PAL ini February 20 2013 Wa Restore Delete Backup Name Backup Browse Upload Download In the Custom Backup amp Recovery section click the Restore link associated with the factory defaults configuration to restore the camera to its factory settings This file can not be modified or deleted so it is always available Use the Backup button to make a backup of your final settings This will make a backup copy of the configuration file and store it locally on the camera In the Upload amp Download section the Download Configuration File link can be used to save a copy to a PC for safe keeping A pop up window will ask for a file name and destination folder The Upload button is used to transfer a configuration file from a PC to the camera 3 16 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014
50. o the existing network and test the camera Step 8 Make a backup of the new configuration 2 3 Camera Bench Test Since the camera offers both analog video and IP video there are several ways to bench test the camera It is recommended the installer should test the camera using the same type of connections as the final installation Even if using analog video and serial communications in the final installation it is a good idea to test the IP communications when performing the bench test If any image adjustments are necessary they can be done using a web browser over the IP connection and saved as power on default settings With the camera powered up analog video can be tested at the BNC connectors Connect the camera video output to a video monitor and confirm the live video is displayed on the monitor Connect the camera and a PC or laptop to the same Ethernet switch or back to back with an Ethernet crossover cable The D Series C camera is shipped with an IP address set to 192 168 250 116 with a netmask of 255 255 255 0 Set the PC or laptop network adapter toa compatible IP address for example 192 168 250 1 If using serial communications connect the serial cable from the camera to a serial device such as a keyboard and confirm that the camera is responding to serial commands Before using serial communications it may be necessary to configure the serial device interface to operate with the camera When the camera is turned o
51. ogin screen with a picture of the camera will appear Enter user for the User Name and user for the Password and click the Log in button User Name Password Figure 2 1 Camera Web Page Login Screen 2 4 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Basic Operation and Configuration The Live Video page will be displayed with a live image from the camera on the left part of the screen Next to the FLIR logo along the top of the screen are some menu choices including Live Video the red text indicates it is selected Help and Log Off On the right side are some control buttons and an image of a joystick Help Log out 05 29 2013 04 53 15 pm Control Status Advanced Figure 2 2 Camera Web Page Login Screen If the live video is not displayed refer to section 2 8 Troubleshooting Tips on page 2 19 In the lower right of the web page there is a frame rate selector This selector allows the user to change the rate at which the frames are displayed in the browser This rate controls the user s own web browser only and does not affect the video streams to other users or to an NVR 2 4 1 Camera Control and Status In the lower left of the screen are two indicator lights Control and Status Initially the Control light is off as in the image above indicating the user is not able to control the camera immediately When multiple users are connected to a camera only one user at a time can issue commands to the camera If another
52. ome active and vice versa This also causes the new active video source to be displayed in the Live Video window Initialize Pan Tilt For a long range multi sensor system with a pan tilt platform this button causes the pan tilt to go through its startup initialization For most pan tilt security cameras this button is not needed since the pan tilt will initialize automatically For safety reasons long rage systems with large camera lenses do not initialize automatically so this button is used Pan Tilt Home This button causes the camera to go to the Home position The Home position can be set using the FSM software Autofocus This button causes the active video source to perform an autofocus operation If the active source is a thermal camera with a fixed focus lens selecting this button causes an error message to be displayed below the video window Function not available for this driver 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 2 7 Basic Operation and Configuration Function Some cameras have additional features or functions which can be accessed using an extra numeric function keypad It is possible to create customized camera functions through a macro interface which can be programmed through XML commands For additional information contact FLIR Technical Support for information about the Nexus XML Based Control Interfaces When the Function button is selected the keypad changes to a numeric keypad As digits are s
53. on Server Stopped Click on the light again or the Start button on the Status page to restart the server and when the page refreshes the status will again show as Server Running The Start button will be replaced by a Stop button when the startup procedure has completed Information Server Started Accept 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 3 5 P Serial Remote Advanced Configuration 3 4 Serial Communications Serial Remote In some installations a serial device such as a keyboard joystick or other device is used to control camera functions such as pan tilt or zoom A serial device can also be used to access functions that are specific to thermal cameras such as changing the polarity from white hot to black hot Refer to section 3 4 1 AutoPan Function on page 3 9 for additional information The Serial Remote settings are used to configure the serial communication parameters when the camera is controlled with a serial device For serial communications it is necessary to set the parameters such as the signalling standard RS 232 or RS 422 baud rate number of stop bits parity and so on It is also necessary to select the communication protocol used either Pelco D or Bosch and the camera address On the Serial Remote configuration page the buttons at the top of the page allow configuration of three SerialRemote devices 0 1 and 2 SerialRemote 0 is used as a switch to select either Pelco D or Bosch serial
54. onding resolution for each Image Size setting note some settings are not available on all cameras 3 14 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Advanced Configuration Table 3 3 Image Size Settings 720x480 720x576 4SIF ACIF 704x480 704x576 VGA Native 640x480 640x512 SIF CIF 352x240 352x288 QVGA QNative 320x240 320x256 Note the image size for FC Series cameras with 320 resolution is expanded to be equivalent to the image size for 640 cameras As a rule of thumb if the video will be viewed on its own and on a reasonably large screen a large image size setting may look better On the other hand if the video is shown as a tile in a video wall a smaller image size may look as good and consume less bandwidth MJPEG Codec Type The video stream for the Live Video web page uses the MJPEG codec type With this codec type it possible to change the qFactor Image Size and Frame Rate parameters The qFactor parameter provides a relative balance of quality and bandwidth similar to a percentage 25 low quality bandwidth 75 high quality bandwidth Codec Type MJPEG qFactor 25 low quality bandwidth 75 high quality bandwidth Fe Image Size VGA 640x480 Frame Rate fps 15 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 3 15 Advanced Configuration 3 7 Configuration File The Configuration File web page allows the Nexus Server configuration to be displayed or backed up locally on the camera The configuration file ca
55. open for example FSM clients nDVH and so on Therefore each additional client will cause the bandwidth consumption to go up and cause more overhead on the system in comparison to multicast On the other hand video packets sent using multicast are shared by streaming clients so additional clients do not cause bandwidth consumption to go up as dramatically If the video streams are used by more than one client location it may be wise to use multicast for more efficient bandwidth usage To set the camera to use Multicast set the Enable Multicast parameter to yes and set the Destination Network address and Enable Multicast Destination Port to a unique combination Yes that will not conflict with other IP Video devices on the network the Destination Port must be an even number Destination Network 224 16 1 7 1 Destination Port If more than one camera is providing multicast streams on the network be sure to configure each stream with a unique TTL 0 255 multicast Destination Network IP address l and Destination Port combination The destination address on each camera will default to 232 0 1 1 when the Enable Multicast parameter is set to yes 47 806 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 3 13 Advanced Configuration Settings The parameters in the Settings section will have a significant impact on the quality and bandwidth requirements of the video stream In general it is recommended that the default values are
56. page it is only possible to change the frame rate and image size The default settings for each video stream provide high quality full frame rate video In general for most installations it will not be necessary to modify the default parameters However in some cases such as when a video stream is sent over a wireless network it may be useful to tune the video stream to try to reduce the bandwidth requirements In particular the RTP Settings Network Options and the Settings parameters are described below There are some challenges with streaming video over an IP network when compared to other traditional IP applications which are less time critical such as email and web browsing In particular there are requirements which must be fulfilled to ensure satisfactory video quality in professional security environments There are many parameters and factors related to network infrastructure protocols codecs and so on that can affect the quality and bit rate of a video stream when it is established between the camera and a client The video streaming is done using a protocol generally referred to as Real time Transport Protocol RTP but there are actually many protocols involved including Real Time Transport Control Protocol RTCP and Real Time Streaming Protocol RTSP In the background a negotiation takes place to establish a session between the client such as FSM or a third party VMS or video player and the camera The ports
57. platform These adjustments should only be made by someone who has expertise with thermal cameras and a thorough understanding of how the various settings affect the image Haphazard changes can lead to image problems including a complete loss of video Additional information is provided in section 3 1 Thermal Image Setup on page 3 1 Note In most installations the only camera settings needed are available from the Live Video page using Scene Presets or Polarity Use caution when modifying the camera settings described in this section Some settings may adversely affect the thermal image over time or may completely disable the camera or the network interface When a user logs in as admin a third menu called Maintenance is available It is possible to use settings on the Maintenance menu to modify the network settings including the IP address of the camera It is also possible to use the Maintenance menu to change the login passwords The Maintenance menu also provides access to many other configuration options 2 6 2 Maintenance Menu Initially when the Maintenance page is selected the Server Status page is displayed The page provides an indication of the current server status either running or stopped and buttons for starting or stopping the server or for rebooting the system In order to make some configuration changes through the Maintenance menu it is necessary to save the changes then stop and restart the server to make
58. ra is mounted on a tower or pole or other location that may be difficult to access it is recommended the Ethernet connection should be installed from the camera down to ground level at a minimum to allow easier access 1 5 1 Supplied Components The D Series C camera package includes these standard components e Multi sensor Pan Tilt Camera Gimbal Assembly e Stainless Steel threaded coupler 1 5 OD e Power connectors qty 3 e Ethernet coupler RJ 45 jacks at each end e D Series C Camera Documentation Package 1 5 2 Camera Accessories The following accessories are available for purchase from FLIR Systems Inc e Power supply PN 4124857 Additional accessories may be available subsequent to the printing of this document Contact your FLIR Dealer or integrator for up to date information 1 5 3 Required Supplies The installer will supply the following items as needed specific to the installation e Water tight enclosure for the connections e Power cable for system power 3 conductor shielded gauge determined by cable length and supply voltage e Cat5e Ethernet cable for digital video and or communications e Coaxial RG59U cables for analog video up to 2 with BNC male connector at the camera end to connect to the supplied pigtail e Serial cable for serial communications e Camera grounding strap camera mount miscellaneous connectors and tools 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 1 3 D Series C Camera Installation 1
59. rd party VMS that is compliant with ONVIF the parameters can be adjusted if needed to work with the VMS Refer to the VMS documentation to determine what parameter values are needed After the interface is configured scroll down and click on the Save button to save the configuration and then restart the server 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 3 11 Modules VIDEO Advanced Configuration 3 6 Video Stream Parameters From the Maintenance menu it is possible to modify the video stream Live Video Setup Help Logout parameters by selecting the Sensor gt Modules gt Video page Various uo parameters that affect both image quality and transmission bandwidth Enabled are available Communications Devices By default two video streams are Modules enabled for the thermal IR camera V VIDEO Interlaced Video 0 and Video 1 and two for the ro No daylight DLTV camera Video 3 and ocra Video 4 The Video 0 and Video 2 Mu streams are available for viewing from Summary a client program such as FSM a stand alone video player or a third party VMS The Video 1 and Video 3 B Product tate streams are used by the web browser Live Video display Channel Id B Files 0 Video Source To modify parameters that affect a particular IP Video stream from the camera select the appropriate link at the top for example Video 0 For a video stream that is used by the Live Video web
60. rs that are specific to each installation 2 1 2 Serial and or IP Communications For a camera that is installed in a legacy type CCTV network using analog video the camera may commonly be controlled with serial communications The serial cable from the camera will be connected to a keyboard joystick device or to a video switch encoder or DVR that has a serial communication port In this case the installer may want to configure parameters such as the address of the camera the baud rate and so on On Nexus IP cameras that support serial communications these parameters can be set through software using a web browser The parameters can also be set using DIP switches when IP communications are not used For a camera installed in an IP network the camera will commonly be controlled over Ethernet by a PC or laptop running FLIR Sensors Manager FSM or a third party Video Management System VMS software FSM is an integral part of the Nexus architecture it is a client program that communicates with the Nexus Server on the camera It allows control of the camera and video streaming and many other sophisticated functions In many cases a camera will be installed with both serial and Ethernet communications As such the camera can be controlled by means of a serial device or through software When someone tries to 427 9030 01 12 version 130 Mar 2014 2 1 Basic Operation and Configuration control the camera with a serial device at the same
61. rview The D Series C Camera is a multi sensor thermal imaging camera system intended for outdoor security applications The system has a pan tilt gimbal assembly dome with a dual payload that includes e Anuncooled thermal imaging camera with fixed Field of View FOV e Adaylight camera with continuous zoom It is shipped from the factory in one of two configurations either dome up or dome down depending on the model number ordered The D Series C camera is intended to be mounted on a heavy duty fixed pedestal or wall mount commonly used in the security industry The camera mount must support at least 11 4 kg 25 lbs The camera can be attached to the mount with a single 1 5 NPT stainless steel threaded coupler which is supplied with the camera Optionally the camera can also be mounted to a surface with M5 fasteners quantity 6 The electrical connections can be made with a short pigtail cable assembly which exits the base of the camera The camera will typically be mounted either directly or via a short coupler to a water tight enclosure for the pigtail connections In order to install the camera it is not necessary to open the camera s electronics enclosure A iy P Emus zt Pigtail Cable Assembly J J it WA i The pigtail connectors range in length from 300 mm 11 8 in minimum to 450 mm 17 7 in maximum 1 Acamera mounted in the
62. s Prior to making any connections ensure the power supply or circuit breaker is switched off Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the D Series C camera s infrared optics Operating the camera outside of the specified input voltage range or the specified operating temperature range can cause permanent damage Be sure to use a water tight enclosure for the pigtail connections rated IP 67 or higher 1 2 References D SERIES C Interface Control Document ICD FLIR Doc 427 9XXX XX 19 e Available on the documentation CD or from the FLIR website provides further details regarding mechanical dimensions and mounting for the D Series C camera Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide FLIR Doc 427 0030 00 28 e Available on the documentation CD or from the FLIR website provides further details on using a web browser to operate and configure the D Series C camera 427 9030 01 12 version 130 Mar 2014 1 1 D Series C Camera Installation 1 3 Camera Overview The D Series C camera is both an analog and an IP camera The video from the camera can be viewed over a traditional analog video network or it can be viewed by streaming it over an IP network using MPEG 4 M JPEG and H 264 encoding Analog video will require a connection to a video monitor or an analog matrix switch The IP video will require a connection to an Ethernet network switch and a computer with the appropriate software for viewing the video stream 1 4 Installation Ove
63. s of grey for warmer objects and black or darker shades of grey for colder objects The thermal imaging camera relies on the fact that all objects even very cold objects like ice emit thermal energy in the portion of the infrared spectrum that this camera can see the long wave infrared LWIR Therefore unlike an illuminated infrared camera a thermal camera does not need an additional active illumination source and creates video based on directly radiated rather than reflected energy This is why hot objects such as parts on an engines and exhaust pipes appear white while the sky puddles of water and other cold objects appear dark or cool Scenes with familiar objects will be easy to interpret with some experience The camera automatically optimizes the image to provide you with the best contrast in most conditions 4 By default the camera represents hot objects as white and cold objects as black The camera can be set to use the Black Hot polarity setting which displays hot objects as black and cold objects as white and is effectively the negative of White Hot polarity 2 18 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 8 Troubleshooting Tips If you need help during the installation process contact your local FLIR representative or call 877 773 3547 inside the US FLIR Systems Inc offers a comprehensive selection of training courses to help you to get the best performance and value from your
64. should not exceed 10 0 mm 0 4 in Use Loctite 222 low strength threadlocker for the M5 fasteners Refer to the ICD for additional information FLIR Doc 427 9XXX XX 19 187 5 mm 7 38 in Figure 1 1 D Series C Camera Bottom Mounting Holes Table 1 2 1 M5 bolt circle diameter 66 mm 2 598 in 2 6X M5 X 0 8 fasteners equally spaced at 60 maximum fastener engagement 10 mm 394 in 3 1 1 2 in NPT threaded opening 4 Do not loosen or remove the cable gland nut doing so could result in damage to the camera unit 1 6 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 D Series C Camera Installation Be sure to select a water tight enclosure for the connections that allows adequate space for the cable connections This requirement may vary depending on the installation Do not exceed the minimum bend radius per the recommendation of the cable manufacturer The typical cable bend radius is 50 75mm 2 3 in 1 7 Camera Connections Do not disassemble the camera as it will void the camera warranty and could lead to damage if the camera is not resealed properly 1 7 1 Connecting Power The camera can be powered with a conventional AC or DC power supply Prior to making any connections ensure the power supply or circuit breaker is switched off Table 1 3 Power Connections Wire Color VDC Red DC Black DC Clear Chassis The power cable supplied by the installer must use wires that are sufficient size gauge for the supply voltage and
65. tarted 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 3 3 Advanced Configuration 3 3 Maintenance Mode When Maintenance is selected at the top of the page the configuration changes that are allowed are grouped according to the primary buttons on the left Server Sensor and Files In the previous chapter the Server settings LAN Settings Services and Security Options were described The following paragraphs describe additional Sensor configuration options available under the Maintenance mode that are used in some installations For the configuration changes in the remainder of this chapter it is necessary to save the changes then stop and restart the server to make the changes effective 3 3 1 Configuration Changes That Require Restart Many additional configuration options are available that are not described in this manual It is recommended you contact FLIR Technical Support if you need information about additional configuration options that are not described in this manual When the Maintenance page is first selected the Server Status page is displayed by default The page provides an indication of the current server status either running or stopped and buttons for starting or stopping the server or for rebooting the system FLIR Se NO Sore Help Logout 07 08 2013 07 27 44 am Status Server Status Server Running LAN Settings Services Security Options Sensor Reboot B Files t Product Info Server Running After
66. ted as RG 59 U or better to ensure a quality video signal and should be terminated with male BNC connectors 1 7 4 Ethernet The Ethernet pigtail cable is terminated with an RJ 45 plug Connect the supplied Ethernet coupler to the pigtail cable then connect a shielded cat5e 6 Ethernet cable to the other end of the Ethernet coupler Connect the far end of the Ethernet cable to a network switch 1 7 5 Serial Connection By default the serial interface uses the Pelco D protocol RS 422 standard 9600 baud rate 8 none 1 and address 1 The pigtail serial connection provides a female DB9 connector The pinouts are as follows Table 1 4 Serial Connector Signal Color wire TXA Green xB whit T DENEN Ground Brown 1 8 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 D Series C Camera Installation 1 8 Camera Specifications Camera Model Pan Tilt Pan 360 continuous Tilt 25 to 90 when Camera Platform Type dome down 25 to 90 when dome up Composite Video NTSC or PAL Thermal Camera Cee Array Format 324x256 25 um pixel pitch 640x480 17 um pixel pitch Detector Type Long Life Uncooled VOx Microbolometer Effective Resolution 76 800 Field Of View Focal Length D 348 C 48 x 39 9 mm D 334 C 34 x 28 13 mm D 324 C 24 x 19 19 mm D 313 C 13 x 10 35 mm D 645 C 45 x 37 13 mm D 625 C 25 x 20 25 mm D 618 C 2 18 x 14 35 mm Spectral Range 7 5 to 13 5 um Lens Athermalized foc
67. the changes take effect The basic camera configuration steps are accessed through the Maintenance menu using the Server submenu on the left side of the page The LAN Settings Services and Security Options selections are described below Generally with these settings it is necessary to save the changes to make them effective but it is not necessary to stop and restart the server 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 2 11 P LAN Settings Basic Operation and Configuration When the Maintenance menu is selected the following Server Status page appears Live Video Setup Maintenance Help Log Off 02 19 2013 02 18 47 pm Ch Server Status B Server Status Server Running LAN Settings Services Security Options Sensor Reboot Files Server Running LAN Settings The LAN Settings page can be used to set the hostname default gateway and IP address for the camera The default IP Address mode is static the mode can also be set to DHCP When the IP address of the camera is changed the PC may no longer be on the same network and therefore may not be able to access the camera until the IP address on the PC is changed also For that reason it may a good idea to change the IP address after making other configuration changes On the LAN Settings page for the D Series camera there are two IP Interfaces The network address for the camera is interface ethO and internally the camera communicates using interface eth1 Hostname Hostname
68. the thermal camera Both thermal and daylight cameras have detectors pixels that detect energy One difference between thermal and daylight cameras has to do with where the energy comes from to create an image When viewing an image with an ordinary camera there has to be some source of visible light something hot such as the sun or lights that reflects off the objects in the scene to the camera The same is true with human eyesight the vast majority of what people see is based on reflected light energy On the other hand the thermal camera detects energy that is directly radiated from objects in the scene Most objects in typical surroundings are not hot enough to radiate visible light but they easily radiate the type of infrared energy that the thermal camera can detect Even very cold objects like ice and snow radiate this type of energy The camera is capable of sensing very small temperature differences and produces a video image that typically has dramatic contrast in comparison to daylight cameras This high contrast level from the thermal video enables intelligent video analytic software to perform more reliably The performance of the camera will likely vary throughout the day Right after sunset objects warmed by the sun will appear warmest Early in the morning many of these objects will appear cooler than their surroundings so be sure to look for subtle differences in the scene as opposed to just hot targe
69. thermal imaging camera Find out more at the FLIR training web page http www flir com training 2 8 1 Image freezes momentarily By design the camera image will freeze momentarily on a periodic basis during the Flat Field Correction FFC cycle also known as Non Uniformity Correction or NUC Every few minutes the image will momentarily freeze for a fraction of a second while the camera performs a flat field correction A shutter activates inside the camera and provides a target of uniform temperature allowing the camera to correct for ambient temperature changes and provide the best possible image Just prior to the FFC a small green square will appear in the corner of the screen Using FSM it is possible to adjust the frequency of how often the FFC operation occurs Using the Advanced Sensor Control it is possible to change the FFC interval or to disable the automatic FFC entirely by setting it to Manual mode For the best possible image it is recommended the factory settings are used 2 8 2 No video If the camera will not produce an image check the video connection at the camera and at your display If the connectors appear to be properly connected but the camera still does not produce an image ensure that power has been properly applied to the camera and the circuit breaker is set properly If a fuse was used be sure the fuse is not blown If the video cabling is suspected as a possible source of the problem plug a monitor into th
70. tion and Configuration Security Options To maintain security of your systems set passwords for each of the three login accounts user The user account can only use the Live Video screen and controls expert The expert account can use the Live Video screen and the camera Setup screen admin The admin account can use all screens After each password is set and confirmed select the Save button at the bottom it may be necessary to scroll down the page Live Video Setup Help Log Off 02 19 2013 02 25 00 pm m Allowed IPs Server Status No restriction any IP is allowed LAN Settings 9 Add Services Security Options Cancel Sensor ES ES Files Password Confirm Password Password Confirm Password Password Confirm Password Cancel Note as an additional security measure it is possible to limit which computers have access to the web browser interface At the top of the page under Restrict Web Configuration add a computer s IP address and click Add After all the allowed IP addresses are entered select the Save button to save the changes Note once one or more addresses has been added to this list only these computers will be able to log in to the web interface Be sure to remember which addresses are allowed 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 2 15 Basic Operation and Configuration It is also possible to limit access to the camera from a client program such as FSM by IP address To
71. to make configuration changes unless an Ethernet connection is also used 2 The web interface is supported on Microsoft Internet Explorer version 9 as well as the lat est versions of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox 2 2 427 9030 01 12 Rev 130 Mar 2014 Basic Operation and Configuration 2 2 Bench Test and Basic Configuration Steps Assuming the existing network uses IP addresses that are unique and different than the default address on the camera configuring the camera for IP communications generally involves the following steps Step 1 Connect the Ethernet port to an IP network that is isolated from the existing camera network for example a standalone switch Step 2 Connect a PC or laptop to the same network Step 3 Temporarily set the IP address of the PC or laptop to be compatible with the factory network address of the camera for example 192 168 250 1 If you are unsure how to set the IP address on the PC or laptop refer to section 2 9 Setting the IP address on a Windows PC on page 2 24 Step 4 Perform a bench test of the camera using a web browser and or FSM prior to making any parameter changes this step is optional but recommended Step 5 X Using a web browser configure the camera settings such as IP address camera date time and other parameters so the camera is compatible with the existing network equipment Step 6 Save the configuration changes and restart the server Step 7 Connect the camera t
72. tream 2 5 Bench Test Using FSM IF FSM is to be used in the final installation it is a good idea to perform a bench test with it as described below prior to making configuration changes The FSM software is included with the camera the software installation will begin automatically when the CD is inserted into the PC Once the bench test is complete use a web browser to make configuration changes as needed for example set the IP address to an address that is compatible with the existing network The following provides a brief description of how to use FSM to control a camera and stream video from the camera For more detailed information on how to use FSM refer to the FLIR Sensors Manager User Manual Once the software is installed the manual is available from the Windows Start Menu If the FSM software has not been installed yet locate the CD that came with the camera and install it on the PC The latest version of the software is also available from http support flir com in the Downloads page 2 5 1 Running FSM Run the FSM software by double clicking the FLIR Sensors Manager icon on the desktop or click on the Windows Start button and select Programs gt FLIR Sensors Manager gt FLIR Sensors Manager Initially the FLIR Sensors Manager splash screen will be displayed After a brief while the FSM main window will appear A popup FSM Notification window will appear in the lower right of the screen indicating that no cameras serv
73. ts Originally developed for the military thermal imaging cameras are now deployed in numerous commercial applications where it is impractical or too expensive to use active illumination lights 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 2 17 Basic Operation and Configuration They are perfect for a wide variety of applications including transportation maritime security fire fighting and medical applications The cameras often provide improved daytime viewing in environments where traditional video camera performance suffers such as in shadows or backlit scenes The D Series C camera is a state of the art thermal imaging system that will provide excellent night visibility and situational awareness without any form of natural or artificial illumination The system is easy to use but it is useful to understand how to interpret what is displayed on the monitor While the imagery on the monitor may at first look similar to ordinary black and white daylight video experience with the camera in varying conditions and seasons will lead to an appreciation of the characteristics that make thermal imaging distinct A few tips on how to interpret some of the imagery may help you to make the most of your system The thermal camera does not sense light like conventional cameras it senses heat or temperature differences The camera senses small differences in apparent radiation from the objects in view and displays them as either white or lighter shade
74. tting with Codec Type H 264 Bit Rate Kbps 3072 Rate Control CVBR Quality High I Frame Interval 5 60 25 Image Size NATIVE 640x512 Frame Rate fps S5 high contrast detail scenes the quality may be compromised due to the bit rate limitation With the CVBR option the stream may exceed the bitrate momentarily while attempting the maintain the quality level The Quality parameter works in cooperation with the Rate Control The quality setting Low Medium or High default High provides a relative way to balance video quality latency and bandwidth When set to High the video image will be high quality with high bandwidth and the possibility of some latency since the encoder may take longer to compress the video The I Frame Interval parameter controls the number of P frames used between I frames l frames are full frames of video and the P frames contain the changes that occurred since the last frame A smaller l Frame Interval results in higher bandwidth more full frames sent and better video quality A higher I Frame Interval number means fewer I frames are sent and therefore results in lower bandwidth and possibly lower quality The Image Size parameter controls the video resolution size and therefore can have a considerable impact on bandwidth usage The larger the size of the frame the better the resolution and the larger the network bandwidth required The following table provides the corresp
75. us free Weight 18 2 Ib 8 3 kg Dimensions L W H 8 x 8 x 17 Nominal 203mm x 208mm x 432mm Input Voltage 24 VDC 21 to 30 VDC or 24 VAC 21 to 30 VAC Maximum power at 24VAC 85VA Shipping weight 21 Ibs 9 5 kg Shipping Dimensions 12 x 12 x 19 5 IP rating dust and water ingress Operating temperature range 25 C to 70 C 13 F to 158 F Storage Temperature range 55 C to 85 C 67 F to 185 F Humidity 0 95 relative Shock MIL STD 810F Vibration IEC 60068 2 27 Approvals FCC Part15 Subpart B Class A EN 61000 6 4 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 50130 4 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 1 9 D Series C Camera Installation 427 9030 01 12 version 130 FLIR Mar 2014 Basic Operation and Configuration This chapter provides basic information on how to operate a new camera that has not yet been configured A bench test can be used to verify camera operation before the camera is configured for the local network This chapter also provides basic configuration information 2 1 Nexus IP Camera TheD Series C camera is an IP camera with Nexus capabilities which means there is a microprocessor inside that runs the Nexus Server software The Nexus Server provides a number of services including camera control video streaming and geo referencing capabilities The Nexus communications protocol is an open standards based protocol that allows the server to communicate with a video management
76. user has control of the camera the Control light is yellow A user is able to request control of the camera by clicking on the yellow or black light or simply by sending a command to the camera For example move the cursor over the video and select the Zoom In control magnifying glass with that appears in the lower left of the screen The Status light may turn off temporarily while waiting for the response from the camera After a short pause the Control light should turn green Observe what happens to the image when the Zoom In control is clicked several times Be patient there may be a slight delay between each command while the browser waits for a response from the camera Control Status 427 9030 01 12 Rev130 Mar 2014 2 5 Basic Operation and Configuration If a command is sent to the camera when the user does not have control the command will not be executed and it is necessary to send the command again once the light is green 2 4 2 The control buttons on the right side of the page provide a way to control the camera When the mouse cursor is positioned over a button a screen tip is displayed which explains the function of the button This same web interface is used with various FLIR thermal cameras some are fixed mount cameras such as the F Series and FC Series S cameras and some have pan tilt capabilities such as the PT Series and D Series As aresult some buttons appearing in the control p

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