Application Manual for the Thermal
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3. gt THERMAL EYE TSC4500 Application Manual for the Thermal Eye Thermal Security Camera Copyright L3 Communications All Rights Reserved B communications EXPORT CONTROL NOTICE This technical data and software is considered as Technology Software Publicly Available TSPA No License Required NLR as defined in Export Administration Regulations EAR Part 734 7 11 PN 4000161 1 Rev 2 WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF INFRARED Worldwide Patent Rights Reserved This product is covered by one or more of the following patents U S Patent Nos 5 288 649 5 367 167 6 267 501 6 586 831 6 521 477 6 690 014 6 479 320 and under license to 5 196 703 Euro Pat Appln 1159591 Additional Patents Pending www Thermal Eye com L3 Communications Infrared Products L 3 IP Formerly Raytheon Commercial Infrared 13532 North Central Expressway PO Box 741148 MS 37 Dallas Texas 75374 4000161 1 3 Important Safeguards WARNING WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPERATE WITH CAMERA COVER REMOVED DO NOT OPEN COVERS AS THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 1 Instructions Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your Thermal Security Camera 2 Cleaning To clean camera housing use only a soft cloth dampened with water To clean camera lens use a soft cotton cloth and mild neutral soap dilut
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5. the interface cable TBI CAMERA POWER IHEP CAMERA POWER CAMERA GROUND BLACK B CAMERA GROUND RS232 TxD 3 SHE 5232 TxD RS232 RDX 4 PE 5232 RDX RS232 GROUND 5 CREEN F 5232 GROUND K VIDEO HI wo m A GROUND n RED 15 Back 1 Nc P4 J NC G Nc L Nc N Nc M NC c Nc Figure 4 Breakout Interface Cable Schematic Video Output Thermal Eye TSC4500 outputs AC coupled Monochrome SMPTE 170M compatible video which is compatible with NTSC The video is output on a BNC connector and should be hooked up to a 75 ohm impedance monitor If user employs a video grounded loop the video ground connection going to this camera should be disrupted or not terminated User Interface with TSC4500 Communication software may be commercially available to interface with and control Thermal Eye TSC4500 Full Function cameras EIA RS 232 serial port is necessary to utilize any such software packages For information on compatible software to communicate with the Thermal Eye TSC4500 Full Function cameras please call our Customer Service at 1 972 528 1300 or toll free at 1 800 990 3275 PN 4000161 1 Rev 17 RS 232 Serial Communication The TSC4500 connector provides access to an EIA RS 232 serial port for User interfacing How to connect to this serial port is described below Also see Figure 3 Figu
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7. Out 25 NTSC 25 PAL 12 NTSC 12 PAL TSC4500 Camera 9Hz Video Lens Option Video Out 25 NTSC 25 PAL 12 NTSC 12 PAL Accessories and Cables User Interface Cable 3ft 9m 15ft 4 5m 30ft 9 1M Enclosure Interface Cable 4in 1m AC DC Converter Solar Shield Kit 4000161 1 10 Optional Enclosure Window Kits amp Part numbers For Pelco 2500 Series 4 dia Window frame 4978525 1 or 4978525 2 For Pelco 3500 Series 2 9 x2 5 window frame 4978535 1 or 4978535 2 For Pelco 4700 Series 4 27 3 9 window frame 4978547 1 or 4978547 2 For Universal Series 6 x6 window frame 4978540 1 Note 2 or 4978540 2 1 Germanium Window 96 Trans in 7 14um 2 25 diameter 2 Silicon Window 73 Trans 7 14um 2 25 diameter Note 1 When the TSC4500 is used in an Enclosure an infrared transmitting window must be installed Note 2 Universal Series Enclosure kit is designed to fit the intended enclosure after being sized by the integrator The window material is bonded to the frame after properly fitted using provided materials and procedural instructions Application Note the TSC4500 camera interface is RS 232 only One camera one GUI no daisy chains PN 4000161 1 Rev 11 SPECIFICATIONS Performance Detector Type Format Uncooled Amorphous Silicon 320 x 240 pixel array Spectral Response 7 to 14 um Detecto
8. and white TV image of the scene As your infrared knowledge and experience grows further applications will develop as you recognize heat clues beyond the naked eye in both day and night conditions The TSC4500 Product Line The Thermal Security Camera 4500 TSC4500 is part of L3 Communications Infrared Products L 3 IP Thermal Eye family of un cooled infrared camera product lines The TSC4500 utilizes amorphous silicon bolometer technology in a Long Wave Infrared LWIR camera designed as a drop in replacement for CCTV cameras for new and existing security systems The TSC4500 provides the advantage of viewing PN 4000161 1 Rev 7 scenes in total darkness and in some conditions of smoke dust and fog Unlike many of the low light security cameras the TSC4500 does not require any kind of IR illuminator or any visible light The TSC4500 camera operates with a 9 30 Volt DC The TSC4500 camera offers an optional interface cable design that comes in a variety of lengths 3ft 15ft and 30ft to allow the customer to integrate into their system L 3 IP also offers an optional breakout interface cable to operate the TSC4500 camera This cable facilitates the user for bench top checkout and also to power the camera with a 24V AC power converter kit available from L 3 IP to be compatible with most CCTV setups The interface cable has flying leads wires for power video on a BNC output and a serial connector for RS 232 communication
9. ation eee 17 Using RS 232 485 Serial Communication 17 EOCUS ADJUSTING iii vive SEU SE eve 18 4000161 1 6 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Infrared Imaging Visible light the rainbow of colors that can be sensed by the human eye is electromagnetic radiation within a certain frequency band Infra means below and red is the lowest frequency in the visible spectrum Hence infrared or IR refers to that range of electromagnetic wavelengths just below that capable of sight by the human eye In the IR range energy from a scene is not sensed by sight light but rather by temperature Most objects that you see are not radiating visible light but instead are reflecting light radiated from another source Most objects have to be heated to extreme temperatures before they radiate energy in the visible light spectrum However energy in the infrared range is being radiated by all objects that are above absolute zero 459F Hence everything has a thermal signature regardless of light conditions Your TSC4500 infrared detecting system distinguishes between very small differences in thermal infrared radiation converts it to electrical signals amplifies those differences and reproduces them correspondingly in the visible light video range Powerful advantages are achieved in being able to turn a pitch black night into a black
10. ed with lukewarm distilled water 1 part soap to 100 parts water followed by use cotton swab or lens cleaning cloth dampened with reagent grade isopropyl alcohol or acetone Acetone will damage plastic components of the camera 3 Servicing Do not remove the cover There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Opening the TSC4500 will void your warranty 4 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 5 Restriction of Use Environments The unit is not intended or warranted for use in the following conditions Damage resulting from such exposure would not be covered by the warranty gt Unit is intended for outdoor applications A solar shield is available to limit sun s heating of the TSC4500 body gt Unit is not intended to operate submerged in water However the TSC4500 is designed to withstand immersion or exposure to rain or high humidity PN 4000161 1 Rev 4 Unit is not intended for exposure to a salt water atmosphere Unit is not intended for dynamic mount applications such as on vehicles or heavy machinery in which transmitted vibration is continuously sustained Unit whether powered On or Off is not intended for viewing of direct or indirect reflected sunlight Unit is intended
11. for non horizon exposure looking downward from intended mounting plane Exposure to the sunlight for even very short periods of time may permanently damage the camera and therefore nullify any warranties Unit is not intended for intentional or unintentional exposure directed towards solar activities welding or other activities of similar heat dynamics which if performed may damage the camera and therefore will nullify any warranties PN 4000161 1 Rev 5 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION cssssccsssssccessseceesese 6 INFRARED IMAGING a A E E A 6 THE TSC4500 PRODUCT LINE erre 6 FEATURES AND OPTIONS ct 9 Performance te et ee eene exe 11 Lens Option Capability for 8 4500 0 2000 11 UK NR te liki 1 Interfaces ias A ein 11 Environmental 11 Physical 25 HE OV essere 12 Physical 12 HFOV cesses 12 SECTION 2 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 13 CLEANING OF OPTICS 200 0 044444000000 nei 13 RESTRICTIONS OF USE 13 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 14 MOUNTING THE CAMERA 14 SYSTEM INTERFACE CONNECTOR eere 14 CONNECTING INPUT POWER 44 44 00000000 15 16 USER INTERFACE WITH 5 4500 16 RS 232 Serial Communic
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13. ommunications Infrared Products The Thermal Eye branding mark is a trademark of L 3 CIP For further information on L 3 Communications Infrared Products call 800 990 3275 USA or 972 528 1300 Intl or visit www thermal eye com
14. r NETD typical lt 70 mK 25 C Uniformity typical gt 90 25 C small area Time to Operation typical 4 seconds 25 C Lens Option Capability for TSC4500 25 Lens 12 Lens Field of View FOV 25 x 19 12 x 9 a 1465 Feet 3330 Feet Range to detect Human Activity 445 m 1015 m Manual Manual Focus Adjust Adjust athermalized athermalized Electrical Power Source Class 2 9 30V DC Power Consumption Typical lt 2W DC 12VDC NOTES Using a 30V DC supply and 18AWG wire it is recommended that the power supply wires are no longer than 1000 feet Interfaces Video Output NTSC Monochrome SMPTE 170M and PAL models available Video Field Rate 60 Hz Serial Communications RS 232 NOTES Environmental Operating Temperature 20 to 70 C Thermal Eye TSC4500 4 to 158 F Storage Temperature 40 to 105 C 40 to 221 F PN 4000161 1 Rev 12 IPOT TEC pub 529 Operating Humidity 0 95 non condensing Physical 25 HFOV Thermal Eye TSC4500 w 25 lens Dimensions 8 3 x 2 6 x 2 5 210 8 x 66 0 x 63 5 Weight Mounting 14 20 top or bottom mounting bracket Provisions using the same mounting bracket by sliding onto camera body Physical 12 HFOV Thermal Eye 5 4500 w 12 lens Dimensions 8 3 x 2 6 x 2 5 210 8 x 66 0 x 63 5 Weight Mounting 1 4 20 top or bottom mounting bracket Provisions using the
15. re 4 and Figure 5 The connections needed for RS 232 communications are provided in the three wires RS 232 DATA RS 232 DATA and SIGNAL GROUND RS 232 DATA To TSC4500 DIU SIGNAL GND Figure 5 RS 232 Connections for the TSC4500 Using RS 232 485 Serial Communication An RS 485 to RS 232 converter can be used to connect to a PC for example the B amp B Electronics p n 485SD9RJ Category 5 Cat 5 cable is recommended for the carrying the RS 485 signals to the converter amp PC Follow the directions for your particular RS 485 RS 232 device to correctly connect it to the Thermal Eye TSC4500 data lines see Figure 6 and 7 RS 232 485 RS DATA To TSC4500 SIGNAL GND Figure 6 RS 232 RS 485 Connections for the TSC4500 4000161 1 18 5 485 232 RS 485 DATA ToaPC RS 485 DATA Serial port SIGNAL GROUND Figure 7 RS 485 Connections to the PC Focus Adjusting The 25 and 12 Field of View lenses are manually focused lenses These lenses are also athermalized and maintain focus over temperature extremes 4000161 1 19 SECTION 4 WARRANTY INFORMATION THERMAL EYE THERMAL SECURITY CAMERA L3 COMMUNICIATIONS INFRARED PRODUCTS PN 4000161 1 Rev 20 8 PUB SUIOJSNI JOJ o qrsuodsor st 1oddrus ay soys PALUN Suroq spoos JI Apuo 8
16. same mounting bracket by sliding onto camera body Customer Service L3 Communications Infrared Products L 3 IP personnel and dealers are trained to help you install and use our Thermal Eye TSC4500 line of products If you have questions or comments please call L 3 IP Customer Service at 972 528 1300 or toll free at 800 990 3275 Representative BFi OPTiLAS INTERNATIONAL SA Z I La Petite Montagne Sud 4 all e du Cantal 91018 EVRY CEDEX France Phone 33 0 1 60 79 59 55 4000161 1 13 SECTION 2 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning of Optics The lens assembly is a long wave thermal imaging objective lens that collects and focuses radiation in the 7 14 um spectral region The optical surface of the lens should only be cleaned when visibly dirty Care should be taken to avoid touching the exposed lens face Skin acid left behind with fingerprints can be damaging to coatings and lens substrates First use a jet of air or blow across the surface to remove any sand or abrasive particles before cleaning If oil water spots or fingerprints form on the optical surface clean as soon as possible using a soft cotton cloth and mild neutral soap diluted with lukewarm distilled water 1 part soap to 100 parts water followed by reagent grade isopropyl alcohol or acetone swab Dust can also be removed gently using an alcohol or acetone swab Note Avoid swabs that incorporate plastic stems as some pla
17. stics will dissolve in alcohol or acetone Restrictions of Use The unit is not intended or warrantied for use in the following conditions Damage resulting from such exposure would not be covered by the warranty gt Unit is compatible with outdoor applications with the optional sun shroud gt Unit is not intended for exposure to a salt water atmosphere gt Unit is not intended for dynamic mount applications such as on vehicles or heavy machinery in which transmitted vibration is continuously sustained gt Unit whether powered On or Off is not intended for viewing of direct or indirect reflected sunlight Unit is intended for non horizon exposure looking downward from intended mounting plane Exposure to the sunlight for even very short periods of time may permanently damage the camera and therefore nullify any warranties PN 4000161 1 Rev 14 gt Unit is not intended for intentional or unintentional exposure directed towards solar activities welding or other activities of similar heat dynamics which if performed may damage the camera and therefore will nullify any warranties SECTION 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Mounting the Camera The removable mount assembly is made up of an extrusion that can be locked in place by two setscrews Each extrusion is designed to fit into the grooves on the top and bottom of camera housing The mount can easily be removed and placed on either the top or bottom of
18. the camera housing See Figure 1 Figure 1 Mounting bracket on Thermal Eye TSC4500 System Interface Connector The TSC4500 uses a commercially available connector to provide interface with the user s system utilizing L 3 IP s interface cable PN CXS3106A2027S300 PN 4000161 1 Rev 15 Figure 2 Camera Interface Connection Connecting Input Power The TSC4500 uses DC power into the interface connector The camera connector on the TSC4500 camera utilizes a DC power input rated for a nominal 12 18 or 24 VDC supply For DC power use only an isolated Class 2 power supply rated for at least 2 Watts See Figure 3 for the wire color scheme and DC connection CAMERA POWER CAMERA GROUND RS232 TXD RS232 RDX RS232 GROUND NOT USED VIDEO HI GROUND TOUCH UP POLARITY RESERVED RESERVED ZOOM NOT USED NOT USED schematic of the interface cable w a RED BLACK WHT BLU BLU WHT mum KO X COAX CABLE ORANGE GREEN BLUE BROWN YELLOW ue gt u O m OU CAMERA POWER CAMERA GROUND RS232 TXD RS232 RDX GROUND 5232 GROUND NOT USED VIDEO HI GROUND S 8 TOUCHUP POLARITY RESERVED RESERVED ZOOM NC NC RESERVED Figure3 Interface Cable Schematic 4000161 1 16 See Figure 4 for the wire color scheme and DC connection schematic of
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