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1. J M 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 General Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties ee for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 Subnet mask 255 Default gateway You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses 168 250 1 255 255 0 Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server E Validate settings upon exit PRESSE oc B ane 5 Setthe Subnet mask to 255 255 255 0 then click OK Enabling Universal Plug and Play UPnP In order to use the Web interface the PC may need to be set up to use Universal Plug and Play UPnP which may not be act ive on your PC UPnP is typically not active on older computers using Windows XP but can be activated by following the steps outlined here Note The JCU will display on the PC network only when the PC is on the same network as the camera If the PC is not configured with a static IP address the UPnP icons will not display 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 57 MV MU Series IP Interface and PC Operat
2. ADAVANCED NUC External FFC Scene FFC External NUC An FFC or NUC is performed on the current scene Typically a scene with a uniform temperature It is then necessary to point and adjust the camera with the zoom and focus settings in order to get a uniform image This operation takes less than 4 s Scene FFC It performs a NUC on a normal scene giving the fact it does not contain any high contrast scenery e g heat sources or sun glare and moving objects The operation lasts for about 40 s but better eliminates high frequency pattern noise 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 41 MV MU Series System Configuration This page is intentionally blank 42 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual cuarters Video Tracking Modes Overview The ability to identify a target and keep the camera continually focused on it is an important feature of the MV MU Series system When video tracking is enabled you manually identify a region of interest acquisition window by pointing the camera using the joystick The tracker detects targets in this region based on a video analysis of distinctive factors When you engage the tracker the system attempts to follow the target You can fine tune the region of interest and make other manual adjustments A number of factors can affect the ease with which a target can be acquired and tracked Acquisition is easiest when the reg
3. e White indicates that the tracker is in acquisition mode and not actively tracking a target The area within the tracking gate identifies a potential target 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 45 Video Tracking Modes e Green indicates a target is being tracked After selecting the target with the right joystick button the tracking gate turns green and stays green as long as the target is discernible to the camera e Orange indicates that a target is being tracked but that the tracker is coasting and is potentially about to lose the target If the target is not recovered within 5 sec the video tracker will return to acquisition mode Practice using the tracking features to become familiar with the settings and controls Experiment with the different tracking modes to determine which work best for your purpose and environment Joystick Operation When video tracking is enabled the behavior of the joystick changes so that you can control tracker specific features When you are acquiring a target use joystick motions to e Point the camera at the area containing a possible target normal pan and tilt joystick operation ncrease or decrease the width or height of the acquisition window hold left joystick button and push the joystick fore aft right left Begin tracking a target press right joystick button Once you begin an active tracking session use joystick motions to e Ch
4. Operator s Manual MV MU Series This documentis controlled to FLIR Technology Level 1 The information contained in this document pertains to a defense article controlled for export by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR FLIR trade secrets contained herein are subject to disclosure restrictions as a matter of law Diversion contrary to US law is prohibited US Government authorization for public release has been obtained from the Office of Security Review authorization no 15 S 0692 Additional US Department of State authorization is not required prior to export or transfer to foreign persons or parties unless otherwise prohibited FLIR Systems Inc 2015 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 covered by one or more of US Patent Nos 7470904 7034301 6812465 7470902 6929410 and other patents pending or design patents pending FLIR Systems Inc 70 Castilian Drive Goleta CA 93117 Phone 1 888 747 FLIR
5. 41 888 747 3547 www flir com maritime Document Number 432 0007 00 10 Revision 110 Document History 100 September 2014 Initial release 110 May 2015 Document approved for public distribution 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 May 2015 2 Contents CHAPTER 1 MV MU Series Camera Overview Additional Referentes RE NS 8 Documentation Conventions seeessesssseseeen ener nnns 8 Warnings and Cautions ccccsesecccseeeeceeeeceseeeeeseseesseeeeseueeesseeeesseeeeeseeeensages 9 irc DES PN 10 Wali Canela gt 00 A 11 Joystick Control Unit JCU 00 0 ccc eccccceeceeceeeeeceeeeeseeeeeesaeeesaeeeessaeees 11 Multiple Cameras JCUs and Other Devices eesesee 12 CONNEC TON BOK EE ENE 12 video DISD 13 Thermal Imaging rerrnrernnnernnnnnnnnrvnnnnvnnnvrnnnnennnnernunennunennnnennnnnnnnnnennunennnene 13 VIGSO CECI ICONS Mt 14 CHAPTER 2 MV MU Series System Startup System Startup and Shutdown rannrannrnnnnnonnnnnrrnrrnnnnennnnnnnrennnnnnnnnnnnnsennnnnsnee 17 TEBOU 68 od 0 gt TTE Pence eee oe ene ene ene eee 17 Powering the Camera ccccccccccsececceeececeeeeeceeueesseueeessageeesegeensgeeesseeeeess 17 Powering the JCU 0 cccccccccccsscseeeeesceeeeecnceseeenccceeeeeccceeeeesceeeeeecoseseeses 19 ADY NO MR eee 19 JCU Power Menu ge 20 CHAPTER 3 MV MU Series Joystick Control Unit HU
6. it tracks the center of the target This approach works best with bounded relatively small moving targets that have good contrast with the background As in the Correlation mode the tracker has a predictive capability Use this mode to acquire and track small or faraway high contrast targets This mode is relatively immune to the roll motion of the camera Combined COMB When the tracker uses this mode it is combining the features of the Centroid and the Correlation modes How Payload type influence video tracking You can use the tracking feature with any of the imaging cameras of the MV MU Series system when it the active camera Also you may track while zooming in or out with the active camera To some extent you may also adjust the focus if necessary during the tracking session The key point is that the tracking module must still see a target that is distinctive from the background Performance may vary according to the scene type and selected mode Note Polarity black hot white hot will not dramatically modify the video tracking quality when using IR imaging cameras However the video tracker does not see colors whether from the color daylight camera or color palettes from the IR uncooled camera The color palettes from the uncooled IR Camera tend to have less contrast than the gray palette which may decrease the performance of video tracking Operating Consequence on other System features If the NMEA interfac
7. 60945 IEC 60945 100 knot 115 mph Mil Std 461 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series Reference Information Feature Comparison of MV MU Series Models The following table lists each MV MU Series model and its supported features Each model is available in four variations identified by a unique part number e lt 9 Hz thermal frame refresh rate FPS NTSC video format e 30 Hz thermal frame refresh rate FPS NTSC video format e lt 9Hzthermal frame refresh rate FPS PAL video format e 25 Hz thermal frame refresh rate FPS PAL video format Note Different frame formats and rates are used in the US NTSC 640 x 480 30 FPS and other parts of the world such as Europe and China PAL 640 x 512 25 FPS Gk TABLE 7 4 MV MU Series Camera Systems Model Part Number MV 604C PAL Slow 432 0007 06 00S MV 604C NTSC Fast 432 0007 05 00 MV 604CL PAL Slow 432 0007 08 00S MV 604CL NTSC Fast 432 0007 07 00 MU 602CLW PAL Slow 432 0007 14 00S MU 602CLW NTSC 432 0007 13 00 Joystick Control Unit JCU Operator s Manual PDF file 432 0007 00 10 Installation Guide PDF file 432 0007 00 12 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 67 MV MU Series Reference Information Troubleshooting Tips This section includes information that may help you with common issues that may arise during operation of the MV MU Series system Video not dis
8. JCUs on a single network You can configure your system with multiple cameras and multiple JCUs on the same network More than one JCU can be used to control a given camera The camera will respond to commands from both JCU s in the order the commands are received across the network Unpredictable behavior may result from users sending conflicting commands from separate JCU s for example one user pans left and the other user pans right In general the camera will respond to the last command received and there is no way to set priority given that IP networks use a best effort delivery protocol Restoring the Factory Network Settings In some cases it may be necessary to restore the network settings of the camera to the original factory settings 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 and to revert to the same configuration and behavior as when the camera left the factory The following table describes the loopback connector Pin Signal Tied to pin 1 Transmit 3 Transmit 6 Receive 1 Unused N A Unused N A Receive 2 Unused N A Unused N A o 0O O1 AJ OIN The RJ45 loopback termination ties pin 1 to pin 3 and pin 2 to pin 6
9. Thermal Video Default to define a new default Not all options can be used at the same time For example you cannot use the MV MU Series tracking module while at the same time receiving data directly from radar and GPS using the NMEA interface The way the various options interact is also described in the following sections Some configuration settings are changed directly by pressing a button on the JCU These are described in UCU Buttons on page 21 The way some of the buttons work can be modified using on screen menus described in this chapter 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 29 MV MU Series System Configuration Back Select pide KO Main Menu Use the MENU button to turn the on screen menu on or off When the on screen menu is displayed the joystick can be used to navigate through the menus and select various menu entries DL SPUR Ba MAIN MENU Video Setup m A Symbology Setup 3 n Special Modes System Setup Payload Setup Point Disabled Gyro Stabilization Disabled Park Some menu items those ending with the word Setup or Modes show a list of additional items when selected Menu items that actually execute a function show the currently selected value to the right The current menu selection is indicated by the gray bar If a default choice is available it displays in boldface type Use the joystick to navigate through the menus and select the opti
10. affect a particular button you can refer to the various configuration settings and how they affect operation in Chapter 4 MV MU Series System Configuration on page 29 Enabling some system features such as video tracking can affect how the buttons work Table 3 1 on page 25 summarizes the actions for each button JCU Buttons All of the buttons on the JCU perform multiple functions In most cases each performs one function when it is pressed briefly short press and a different function when it is pressed and held long press In some cases the top left button on the joystick can be used as a shift button to enable other buttons to perform another function which will be consistent with the primary one The descriptions of the buttons in this section assume that the JCU is powered on not in standby 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 21 MV MU Series Joystick Control Unit Power Button Short Press When the JCU is powered on a short press of the Power button Power button cycles through the four levels of brightness including off for the JCU display The JCU controls are backlit to make them easier to see at night Use this button to adjust the brightness of the JCU back lighting Long Press When the JCU is in standby pressing and holding the Power button is used to wake up the camera When the JCU is powered on it is used to access the JCU Power Menu to perform functions such as sel
11. area as it changes The snapshot is slowly updated to reflect changes within the tracked area This mode is good for tracking complex targets or slow moving or still targets in an uncluttered area In this scenario the tracker has a predictive capability For example if the target you are tracking is a small boat that is temporarily obscured by a large wave the tracker will coast predict where the target will be next based on its previous rate of change and attempt to reacquire it If the target cannot be clearly identified within the coast period you will need to reacquire it manually 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 47 Video Tracking Modes Scene SCENE When using the scene mode the tracker identifies distinguishable points over the entire video frame scene and tries to maintain the relationship of the points to the video frame as the scene changes This mode is most effective when the target area is large such as a stationary target or landscape You might use it for example while coming into harbor to keep the camera centered on a dock When the tracker is using this mode an acquisition window and tracking gate do not display since you are engaging the entire scene not a specific region Zoom operation can still be performed when Scene track mode is engaged Try to keep the area to be tracked significantly big in respect to the whole scene Centroid CENT When the tracker uses this mode
12. by using the cursor on your radar display screen to highlight a target The camera will track point toward whatever target is selected by the cursor Moving the cursor to a different target will move the camera to the new target see note below The camera will continue to follow the cursor until this option is disabled from the main menu This function is implemented with NMEA RSD messages When the camera is in this mode an icon is either briefly or continuously displayed depending on the setting of Icon Display Mode Note The camera points toward the cursor position for the dwell time period a minimum of 10 seconds If the cursor is moved during that time the camera will not move immediately to the new position It will ignore all other RSD messages produced when the cursor is moved to another position until the dwell time expires Then it will respond to the next RSD message received Radar Waypoint BWC When this option is enabled the camera will move to a preselected waypoint when that waypoint gets to within approximately 3 mile 5 km based on waypoint location information from the NMEA BWC messages For example while en route the operator could designate a buoy an island or any other landmark as a navigation waypoint and the camera will point toward it automatically when in range The camera will remain on the target for the specified dwell time If an additional BWC message is received the camera will point to the newe
13. cover of this document Training If you are interested in learning about thermal imaging cameras FLIR offers complimentary training courses at the Infrared Training Center http www flir com training 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 59 MV MU Series IP Interface and PC Operations This page is intentionally blank 60 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual CHAPTER 7 MV MU Series Reference Information Introduction This chapter includes a glossary of acronyms a list of symbols used in on screen display and a number of lists and tables that summarize system information and show how features vary by camera model It also includes a set of tips for troubleshooting issues Acronyms Table 7 1 lists each acronym that is used in this manual and its meaning TABLE 7 1 Acronyms Acronym Term Definition AGC ANSI API DLTV EAR EMI FFC FLIR FoV FPS Automatic Cain Control American National Standards Institute Application Programming Interface Daylight TV used to reference visible band cameras Export Administration Regulations Electromagnetic Interference Flat Field Correction Forward Looking Infrared Field of View Frames per Second refresh rate 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 61 MV MU Series Reference Information TABLE 7 1 Acronyms Acronym Term Definition HFoV Ho
14. e Bootup or powering on e Powered on or fully functional e Standby a low power state waiting for a wake command The Bootup Process The bootup process is slightly different depending on whether the system had been completely turned off or is being wakened from a standby state Most of what happens however is the same Powering the Camera During bootup a series of screens displays as various components are activated How the screen looks will vary depending on the particular configuration settings of your installation In general the following sequence occurs 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 17 MV MU Series System Startup 1 If you are starting from a full shutdown make sure your monitor is turned on Then power on the system 2 The FLIR splash screen is shown The splash screen at the left appears with important notices and a countdown timer is shown S N 750256 IP Addr 192 168 250 116 Undefined Addr 1 2400 SW Product Not for use as a Primary Navigation Tool SFLIR 3 The screen then shows the system serial number IP address and various icons It is always a good idea to have a record of the camera IP address in case you need to connect to it for configuration changes updates or to view digital video 4 When the boot up is complete the monitor displays live video The camera initially boots up in black hot mode by default This is because many users activate
15. e OSD Own Ship Data e TLL Target Latitude and Longitude Any combination or all three messages can be enabled when more than one type is enabled the system processes RSD first then BWC and finally TTM For example if the unit is listening to BWC or TTM messages and looking at a particular target and it receives an RSD message it waits until the end of the dwell time and then move on to the RSD message ignoring all other input ld Note Using the joystick to pan or tilt the camera always takes priority over QD processing of an NMEA message The next NMEA message will be processed after the system waits the target dwell time following the joystick movement Each message type has a unique icon associated with it Depending on the Icon Display Mode these icons either always display or display momentarily when a message is received In both cases they flash on and off when the message is received Additional settings such as target dwell time affect how the messages are processed Dwell time determines how long the camera remains ona particular target The ability of the MV MU Series to accurately track a target depends on the quality of the data sent from the radar unit The ability of the radar to effectively track a target is influenced by several factors such as the make and model of the radar unit the radar update rate the relative angular rate of the target the angular rate of the boat heading and the velocity of the target being
16. functions of the JCU in detail The MV MU Series uses on screen symbols to indicate the camera position azimuth and various system settings that have been enabled These symbols are introduced in Video Display on page 13 and are further explained throughout this manual in the discussion of related functions Multiple Cameras JCUs and Other Devices In some installations the system may include additional components such as additional cameras or JCUs video equipment or network equipment More than one JCU can be used to control the camera and more than one display can be used to view the video If you have a PC on the same network as the camera and JCU you can use the PC to control and configure the system the same as you would with the JCU Using a PCs is described in Chapter 6 MV MU Series IP Interface and PC Operations on page 49 Also a single JCU can be used to control more than one MV MU Series system In this case you select which MV MU Series to control through a menu on the JCU In the LCD display of the JCU the name of the currently selected camera is displayed When more than one JCU is installed in the system a camera can respond to commands from any JCU that is in the system Typically the JCU and the video monitor are mounted in close physical proximity as a pair SO you can immediately see the changes on the video screen when you use the JCU to change the camera position pan or tilt In a simple installat
17. of the on screen icons Some icons such as home are only displayed momentarily If you choose to display all icons you can still turn off the display of the JCU and PC icons by disabling their individual settings Icon Display Mode Minimal Selecting this option turns off most of the on screen icons except when their corresponding controls are actively in use The pan position azimuth icon tilt elevation position icon and the FLIR logo are always displayed Other icons such as home and scene display on the screen only momentarily when they are changed ld Note The PC and JCU icons do not display in minimal mode even when their icon O settings are enabled Icon Display Mode None None of the icons are displayed 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 33 MV MU Series System Configuration Special Modes Menu When you select Special Modes from the main menu the following on screen menu displays SPECIAL MODES MENU NEMA Modes Surveillance Mode Settings NEMA Modes This section describes how to configure and use the set of NMEA interface functions supported by the MV MU Series The NMEA interface allows the MV MU Series to communicate with radar GPS or other devices using the National Marine Electronics Association NMEA 0183 protocol NMEA 0183 or NMEA for short is a combined electrical and data specification for communication between marine electronic devices Additional information
18. regarding the protocol can be found on the NMEA Web site http www nmea org content nmea standards nmea standards asp When NMEA is being used the MV MU Series acts as a listener and receives messages from the main control unit that is monitoring various sending devices in the system such as radar GPS or independent input ports The MV MU Series connects to the other equipment through the MV MU Series Connection box The NMEA protocol allows the camera to automatically point toward vessels and other objects that show up on the display and to track their movement The MV MU Series can receive three types of NMEA messages e Radar Cursor Tracking which is implemented using the NMEA Radar System Data RSD sentence format e Slew to Waypoint which uses the NMEA Bearing and Distance to Waypoint Great Circle BWC sentence format e Radar Tracking which uses the NMEA Tracked Target Message TTM sentence format Even though you can only choose three types of messages to enable through the NMEA interface the MV MU Series uses additional messages to perform the calculations needed to respond to these three If your system is not responding as expected verify that the NMEA device sending messages is sending the following additional message types e HDT Heading True e GGA Global Positioning System Fix Data e VHW Water Speed and Heading 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series System Configuration
19. sharing settings 2 Click to select the Local Area Connection then click Properties as shown at the right W Local Area Connection Status General Connection IPv4 Connectivity No Internet access IPv6 Connectivity No network access Media State Enabled Duration 01 08 49 Speed 100 0 Mbps Click Properties Received 4 793 353 115 272 676 Disable Diagnose lt 56 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series IP Interface and PC Operations 6 3 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 as shown Then click Properties 4 Local Area Connection Properties amp Connect using Networking Sharing amp Realtek PCle FE Family Controller This connection uses the following items v 08 Client for Microsoft Click to select Z JE QoS Packet Scheduler v di File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks V Intemet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 MI Intemet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 vi Y Click Properties Link Layer Topology Discovery Mapper 1 0 Driver Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder Networks Install Description pe Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks OK Cancel
20. standby all cameras and JCUs found on the network are placed in standby mode at the same time This function is used to properly shut down all cameras return to stow position and JC Us prior to removing power with the system breaker While this option can be selected from the JCU Power Menu you can also achieve global standby by pressing and holding the SCENE COLOR and HOME buttons in unison Note The JCU does not go into a countdown mode or display the Power Menu The system immediately goes into global standby mode Display Camera and JCU IP Address Press the COLOR button while pushing the joystick forward the IP address of the JCU and then the camera will display on the JCU screen Return to Normal Operation from Park To exit Park position and return to normal operation press the left joystick button and Home at the same time The camera will then return to Home position JCU Joystick The JCU joystick and can be moved left or right forward and back and rotated in either direction The joystick movement is translated to control the pan tilt position of the camera and the zoom setting In addition to controlling the camera when in the on screen menus you use the joystick to navigate through the menus and select the options you want Push the 24 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series Joystick Control Unit joystick forward and back to move up and down in the menus and pu
21. the system when little or no light is available and the black hot mode helps to preserve night vision 18 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series System Startup Select camera Scroll up or down Powering the JCU Troubleshooting Tip If the JCU does not have power it may be connected to a Power over Ethernet PoE switch that has not been powered on or it may be connected to a network switch that does not provide PoE power When the JCU is receiving power the Power button will be lit with an amber light When the button is pressed for approximately three seconds the JCU will turn on and search for cameras on the network On the LCD screen Starting then Searching is shown When the last used camera is found the message changes to Connect ing which continues to flash until the connection process completes and is replaced by the camera ID such as MU 602CLW Troubleshooting Tip If this is the first time the JCU has been used to connect to the camera or if the camera was not powered before the JCU you might see v Select Camera on the LCD screen Scroll down with the joystick to select a camera to control When the ID of the camera you want to use appears press the left joystick button to select it The camera ID will blink momentarily to indicate it has been selected Important Fully establishing a connection may take up to three minutes Please be patient while the syste
22. thermal camera automatically adjusts to the scene to provide a balanced high quality image However you may prefer an image that has more or less contrast than the default one provided and the SCENE button provides that type of fine adjustment Which setting you use depends on personal preference and environmental conditions you may like the way the Man Overboard setting looks even though you are running on open water during the daytime Home Icon The home icon appears momentarily to indicate the camera is in the home position The icon flashes when a new home position is set 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 15 MV MU Series Camera Overview This page is intentionally blank 16 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual CHAPTER 2 MV MU Series System Startup System Startup and Shutdown The MV MU Series camera does not have an on off switch Instead its power state is controlled by the JCU Generally the camera is never completely off but in a standby state waiting for a wake command from the JCU Typically the MV MU Series system is connected to its power source through a circuit breaker which functions as the primary on off switch for the system Should it be necessary for some reason to completely shut down the system the circuit breaker is used In normal operation however the camera will have power and will be in one of three states or modes
23. tracked u Note lt is important to enter the accurate mounting height of the camera above O the water line to ensure the unit s pointing accuracy for close in targets See Altitude Set the height above the water line for best accuracy when using go to tracking commands from other ship board systems on page 40 While you can choose to track a large number of targets in practical terms the number of targets is linked to the dwell time Since the camera looks at each target for a minimum of 10 seconds before moving on to the next target when the number of targets become too large the system will take too long to cycle through them all for the information to be of any real use 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 35 MV MU Series System Configuration e 9 NEMA Modes Menu Configure how the NMEA interface works with settings on the NMEA Menu When you select NMEA Menu from the main menu the following on screen menu displays NEMA MODES MENU Track NEMA Mode Disabled Radar cursor RSD Disabled Radar waypoint BWC Disabled Radar tracks TTM Disabled Track NEMA Mode Select this option to enable or disable the processing of messages using the NMEA interface The factory default setting is disabled All messages are ignored when NMEA Mode is disabled even if the specific message types are enabled Radar cursor RSD When this option is enabled you can control the camera
24. Click Save to save your changes and exit the Web page 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 55 MV MU Series IP Interface and PC Operations 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 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 Av Ai e See full map Se lt DAROSE HPLAPTOP Multiple networks Internet This computer View your active networks Connect or disconnect Access type Internet E INFRARED H Connections i Wireless Network Connection Click to select Work network 3 INFRARED X Unidentified network Access type No Internet access MW Public network Connections Local Area Connection Change your networking settings s 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 r Connect toa network Connect or reconnect to a wireless wired dial up or VPN network connection Choose homegroup and sharing options Access files and printers located on other network computers or change
25. If you select the same camera it will return to the powered on mode Camera Stndby When selected both the JCU and camera associated with it placed in 9 ene standby mode When selected all discovered cameras and JCUs on the network are placed in standby mode This function is used to properly shut down all Global Stndby cameras return to stow position and JCUs prior to removing power with the system breaker Global Stndby is an option only when multiple JCUs or cameras are found on the network Select to standardize the movements of the JCU joystick The display Calibrate JCU directs the user to move the joystick so the device can be calibrated When each action is completed press the left joystick button to continue Cancel This option causes the JCU to exit the Power Menu 20 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual CHAPTER 3 MV MU Series Joystick Control Unit Introduction The Joystick Control Unit JCU is the primary method of controlling the MV MU Series camera Use it to move the camera zoom the camera switch between infrared and visible light cameras adjust the image settings and access the on screen menus This chapter describes how to use the JCU buttons to operate the camera features Some of these features vary depending on the specific way your system has been configured Including the number of cameras JCUs or computers on a network When specific settings
26. LRIR Lowlight Mid Mid 26 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series Joystick Control Unit Function Factory Default Setting Scene button Target Dwell User1 User2 User3 Cooler state when starting Video Tracker VT mode default when On Night Running 10 sec PiP E Stab VT modes selection On Active Correlation 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 27 MV MU Series Joystick Control Unit This page is intentionally blank 28 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual cuaptena MV MU Series System Configuration Overview This chapter describes how to configure the system options using on screen menus To operate the MV MU Series camera does not require modifying any of the factory configuration settings However the on screen menus let you e Choose configuration options that match your personal preferences or provide optimal performance under varying conditions such as Joystick Mode or the default color scheme e Enable or disable specialized features such as Video tracking using the NMEA messaging interface or operating the camera in Surveillance mode After you make updates most of the changes persist However a few settings revert to the factory default when the system is rebooted for example Point Mode In addition color and polarity settings revert unless you have used Set
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29. a Overview The infrared IR thermal imaging camera provides night time imagery even in total darkness based on temperature differences The thermal imaging camera provides a clear video image even under completely dark conditions because it is sensitive to thermal infrared energy The thermal imaging cameras provide long range wide angle continuous zoom or 2X 4X zoom images depending on the model The two integrated visible light camera options provide either black and white imagery for low light conditions or color imagery These cameras provide enhanced navigational abilities in a variety of conditions for example during twilight hours or when operating along intercoastal waterways and near harbor entrances The color camera dual payload model supports continuous zoom The MV MU Series includes a gyro stabilization feature that improves image stability The stabilization feature compensates for the motion of the vessel and improves the utility of the camera video output when operating in rough seas or swell conditions For a complete list of models and a comparison of key features see Feature Comparison of MV MU Series Models on page 67 The differences in camera operation are noted in relevant locations in the manual The MV MU Series consists of two main components e The main camera body also known as the pan tilt camera unit e The Joystick Control Unit JCU The MV MU Series camera and JCU are network devices In some
30. amera to this position press and release the HOME button Focus Buttons The MV MU Series payloads can be focused either manually or automatically except for the WIR imaging camera on the MU 602CLW The manual focus buttons are effective only on the Active camera the button will move the focus nearer the button will move the focus farther away During the manual focus operation the focus bar bottom right of the image will change accordingly Camera Button Switch the Active Camera displayed on the main Primary Video output The buttons on the JCU are effective only on the Active Camera only except as noted Hold the left button on the joystick and press the Camera button to change the Secondary Video source 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 23 MV MU Series Joystick Control Unit Back Select USER Buttons The USER buttons are programmable one touch buttons that let you quickly access the most common settings or functions You configure the short press action of this button from the User Programmable Button menu entry see page 39 Default User Button Settings e User 1 PiP Enabled Disabled e User 2 Electronic Stabilization Enabled Disabled e User 3 VT Modes Video Tracker Correlation Scene Centroid Combined Special Button Functions You can use combinations of buttons to perform a few additional functions Global Standby When the system is put into global
31. ange the vertical and horizontal position of the tracking gate e Increase or decrease the width or height of the tracking gate press left joystick button and push the joystick forward back right left e Exit tracking state return to acquisition state press right joystick button Consider this scenario You want to track a boat and the area of the boat where the engine is located gives the best white hot contrast High contrast is one of the factors that help the tracker stay engaged When you first acquire the target the tracking gate includes the white hot area and a substantial region around it You can use joystick movements and zoom factor to ensure that the white hot region is exactly in the center of the tracking gate The changes you make to the size of the acquisition region apply only to the current tracking session If you engage a target and then press the joystick to release the target the acquisition region will redisplay at the initial default size Caution Behind the scenes the tracker is actually releasing and reacquiring the target In some conditions the tracker may lose the target during this operation 46 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual Video Tracking Modes TABLE 5 1 Tracking Operations with the Joystick Push Joystick Acquisition State Tracking State Forward Moves the P T normally Moves the tracking gate up Shift Forward Increase size of acquisition Increase size
32. causes the thermal MV MU Series to toggle Electronic Stabilization See Electronic Stabilization Menu on page 39 Surveillance Mode A short press of the User button enables or disables surveillance mode See Surveillance Modes Menu on page 37 for more information about this mode of operation Icons Display Mode A short press of the User button switches between the All Minimal or None Icons settings refer to Symbology Setup Menu on page 33 for more information Cooled Scene FFC A short press of the User button causes the LRIR thermal camera to perform a Flat Field Correction This takes about 30 seconds Cooled Auto FFC A short press of the User button causes the LRIR thermal camera to travel to the Park position perform a Flat Field Correction and then go to Home Installation Settings Menu INSTALLATION SETTINGS MENU Altitude meters 12 Ball Down Configuration Disabled Altitude Set the height above the water line for best accuracy when using go to tracking commands from other ship board systems Push the joystick forward to increase the value pull back to decrease the value 2 Push the joystick to the left for a second digit 12 press the Select button right joystick button to enter the value Make sure to validate all the digits Ball Down Configuration This menu option should be enabled when the camera is mounted upside down in the ball down configuration If it is not enabled th
33. ch device in the My Network Places folder To enable the UPnP UI follow these steps 1 Click Start click Control Panel and then click Add or Remove Programs 2 In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box click Add Remove Windows Components on the left side 3 In the Windows Components Wizard click Networking Services and then click Details Windows Components Wizard Windows Components You can add or remove components of Windows XP To add or remove a component click the checkbox shaded box means that only part of the component will be installed To see what s included in component click Details Components W MSNEwlrer 0000 207MB iv a9 Other Network File and Print Services 0 0 MB ivi R Outlook Express 0 0 MB S FEN Indate Rant Certificates NAMR M Description Contains a variety of specialized network related services and protocols Total disk space required 56 5 MB z Details Space available on disk 7373 0 MB 4 Select the Universal Plug and Play check box 58 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series IP Interface and PC Operations 3 Networking Services x ua c To add or remove a component click the check box amp shaded box means that only part of the component will be installed To see what s included in a component click Details Subcomponents of Networking Services vi a Internet Gateway Devic
34. d will void the warranty Caution Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the MV MU Series camera optics Caution The MV MU Series requires a power supply of 24V DC nominal 5 Amp maximum Absolute voltage range 10 32V DC Operating the camera outside of the specified input voltage range or the specified operating temperature range can cause permanent damage Proper Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment EEE The European Union EU has enacted Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 96 EC WEEE which aims to prevent EEE waste from arising to encourage reuse recycling and recovery of EEE waste and to promote environmental responsibility In accordance with these regulations 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 suppli
35. dar and GPS Video Display The MV MU Series thermal imaging cameras do not produce images from visible light like an ordinary camera does or like the human eye does Rather it uses energy contained in the infrared band to produce images by sensing subtle differences in temperature and generating images based on those differences Thermal Imaging The thermal imaging camera relies on the fact that all objects even very cold objects like ice emit thermal energy in the portion of the infrared spectrum that the camera can see long wave infrared LWIR or mid wave infrared MWIR Therefore unlike an illuminated infrared camera the thermal imaging camera does not need an additional active illumination source and images are based on directly radiated rather than reflected energy When the thermal camera is in white hot mode the warm objects in the scene display as white or lighter shades of gray and cold objects display as black or darker shades of gray When you switch the video polarity this is reversed This is why you will see hot objects such as parts on an outboard motor that appear white or black or red depending on the video image mode selected while the puddles of water and other cold objects appear dark or cool Scenes with familiar objects will be easy to interpret with some experience The camera automatically optimizes the image to provide you with the best contrast in most conditions FLIR Systems Inc offe
36. e allowed IP addresses are entered select the Save button to save the changes To maintain security of your systems set passwords for each of the three login accounts requires the admin login 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 menus admin The admin account can use all screens and menus After a password is set and confirmed select the Save button at the bottom scroll down the page if necessary 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 53 MV MU Series IP Interface and PC Operations Changing the IP Address of the Camera You cannot change the camera s IP address using the JCU Instead you do it from the Web page Maintenance gt Server gt LAN Settings The camera IP address mask and gateway is shown in the figure below As shipped the Static option is selected with an IP address of 192 168 250 116 Live Video Setup Help Log out 10 21 2001 04 18 57 am Hostname Hostname Mode Server Status flir P LAN Settings Services IP Address Mode Static Security Options 6 germ IP Address 192 168 250 398 Files Netmask B Product Info 255 255 255 0 Gateway DNS Mode Name Server I Server Running To enter a different setting select the Static or DHCP option The screen will refresh enter the appropriate information for your network then select the Save b
37. e Discovery and Control Client 0 0 MB L A Peer to Peer 0 0 MB C SB RIP Listener 0 0 MB a Simple TCP IP Services 0 0 MB m lid 0 m 02MB Description Displays icons in My Network Places for UPnP devices detected on the network Also opens the required Windows Firewall ports Total disk space required 55 5 MB Space available on disk 7373 0 MB 5 Click OK and then click Next in the Windows Components Wizard You may need to provide your Windows XP installation CD You can now see if any UPnP enabled devices exist on your network by opening My Network Places If there are UPnP devices on your local network they will appear here with a generic icon based on the device type In the future when a UPnP device is installed on the network a notifying icon will appear briefly in the System Tray When you see this icon go to My Network Places to view the new device Double click on the icon to bring up the Web page Firmware Update When software updates become available you can use the Firmware Update field to load the update to the camera Contact the FLIR dealer where you purchased the camera for additional information or contact FLIR directly Resources Available If you would like more information about thermal imaging cameras and about integrating FLIR products with other marine electronics please visit our Web site or call to speak with an Applications expert using the contact information available on the back
38. e is being used to connect to another device the system no longer responds to messages and the message icons are removed 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual chartere MV MU Series IP Interface and PC Operations The MV MU Series cameras and JCUs are network devices that communicate over an Ethernet network using Internet Protocol IP In addition to using a JCU to control and configure a camera a user or installer can also complete similar operations and even more advanced configurations using a Web browser when a PC or a laptop is connected to the network Once the camera is connected to a network and powered on the user can choose to use either the FLIR Sensors Manager FSM software or a web browser to view the video and control the camera The FSM software is included with the camera Refer to the FSM User Manual for details about using the software the manual is available from the Windows Start menu once the software is installed In most MV MU Series camera installations a PC may not be needed or used One or more JCUs will allow complete control and configuration of all the cameras on the network The MV MU Series Web interface may be useful for more complex installations that have other devices on the network or a need for customization 1 The web interface is supported on Microsoft Internet Explorer version 9 as well as the lat est versions of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox 432 0007 00 10 R
39. e the camera housing with very low pressure fresh water to keep it clean If the front window of the camera gets water spots wipe it with a clean lens cloth folded in fourths and dampened with fresh water Video not switching between thermal and visible dual payload models On dual payload models the display can be switched between the thermal camera and the visible camera either by pressing and holding the SCENE button or if the User Programmable Button is set to Switch IR VIS Video pressing the USER button If neither of these operations causes the display to switch from the thermal camera to the visible light camera be sure the proper input channel is selected on the display and be sure the cable labeled VIS IR is connected to the display Noisy image A noisy image is usually attributed to a cable problem too long or inferior quality or the cable is picking up electromagnetic interference EMI from another device 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series Reference Information Although coax cable has built in losses the longer the cable is or the smaller the wire gauge thickness the more severe the losses become and the higher the signal frequency the more pronounced the losses Unfortunately this is one of the most common and unnecessary problems that plagues video systems in general Cable characteristics are determined by a number of factors such as core material dielectric material a
40. e video signal will be upside down on the monitor When ball down mode is first enabled the camera rotates 180 degrees and the camera ball flips over This option should only be set at initial installation 40 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series System Configuration 6 Payload Setup This menu allows useful features to calibrate some parameters of certain payloads of the MV MU Series PAYLOAD SETUP Perform Auto FFC Camera On Advanced NUC Perform Auto FFC This function applies to the cooled core camera only When selected the auto FFC drives the P T to a preset P T position and performs the calibration 5 s The camera returns then to its HOME position Use this function when the cooled payload image shows a noticeable fix pattern noise It is advised to perform a FFC shortly after the bootup and cool down sequence and when necessary e g when temperature conditions change Note FFC stands for Flat Field Correction also commonly referred to as a NUC Non Uniformity Correction Camera On Off This function allows starting or stopping the cooled payload MU Series only It can be useful to save the lifetime of the cooler during daytime clear conditions for instance when thermal imaging is not required Note that other payloads are still operated in normal ways Advanced NUC This menu is reserved to advanced users only It assumes an advanced knowledge of IR cameras
41. ecting another camera or placing the system in standby Refer to JCU Power Menu on page 20 MENU Button Press the MENU button to access the system on screen menus In most cases you will not need to modify the factory default configuration settings of your system Refer to MV MU Series System Configuration on page 29 Powered on When the on screen menu is displayed use the joystick up down left and right to navigate through the menu entries The buttons on top of the joystick can also be used as select and back buttons e Joystick Up move up to the next menu line e Joystick Down move down to the next menu line e Joystick Right Select move to the next lower menu level or scroll values to select Back Select Joystick Left Back move to the next higher menu level or exit Menu if at top level e Menu Exit Menu SCENE Button IR imaging only The MV MU Series automatically adjusts to changing conditions providing optimized high contrast images The preset automatic gain control AGC settings offer the most balance and quality image for specific conditions Experiment with the different settings to find out which settings work best in different conditions The Scene button only effects the active IR camera Short Press A short press of the SCENE button cycles through the four preset AGC settings which change the image gain and level settings XE Running Night Docking B Day Runni
42. er or refer to their purchase contract Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 9 MV MU Series Camera Overview System Description The multi sensor payload MV MU Series is a stabilized maritime thermal and visible light camera system for use on most types of vessels Its state of the art thermal imaging system provides excellent night visibility and situational awareness without any form of natural or artificial illumination A visible light color camera and a visible low light black amp white camera provide additional payload options gt Payload 3 rN Payload 4 Payload 2 p PP MV MU Series Pan Tilt System TABLE 1 1 MV MU Series Model Payload Options Location MV 604C MV 604CL MU 602C MU 602CL MU 602CLW Visible Color camera continuous Zoom y Cooled Thermal Imaging no no yes yes yes Payload 2 camera continuous zoom Uncooled Thermal Imaging camera yes yes Payload 2 continuous zoom Black amp White Low light camera no yes yes yes Payload 3 continuous zoom D o yes yes yes Payload 1 lt D o Uncooled Thermal Imaging camera no no yes Payload 4 2X 4X electronic zoom 10 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series Camer
43. ev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 49 MV MU Series IP Interface and PC Operations MV MU Series Web Browser Interface This chapter describes how to use a Web browser to communicate with and configure the MV MU Series cameras and JCUs e See Log in to the Camera Web Page on page 51 e See Accessing the JCU Web Interface on page 55 The MV MU Series camera is shipped with an IP address set to 192 168 250 116 Set the PC or laptop network adapter to a compatible IP address for example 192 168 250 1 with a netmask of 255 255 255 0 If you are unsure how to set the IP address on the PC or laptop refer to Setting the IP address on a Windows PC on page 56 Additional configuration options are available that are not described in this manual For more information on setting or changing these camera parameters refer to the Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide FLIR Doc 427 0030 00 28 or contact the local FLIR representative or FLIR Technical Support Caution Changes to configuration settings should only be made by someone who A has expertise with MV MU Series cameras and a thorough understanding of how the settings affect the image Haphazard changes can lead to image problems including a complete loss of video 50 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series IP Interface and PC Operations It is possible to log in to the camera using one of three User Names user expert or admin By defaul
44. field of view FOV Elevation Tilt Shows the vertical tilt of the camera The Ball Up shaded triangle shows the approximate installation camera position Elevation Tilt Shows the vertical tilt of the camera The Ball Down shaded triangle shows the approximate installation camera position Home Indicates the camera is in the home position the icon flashes when a new home position is set JCU Indicates a single JCU is connected to the camera Lock FOV Lock the FOV of all the cameras to the FOV of the active payload whenever possible 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 63 MV MU Series Reference Information TABLE 7 2 Video Display Icons Continued Icon Name Description Lock On Indicates that Point Mode is enabled and pan motion is locked to the base Only active when gyro stabilization is enabled Lock Off Indicates that Point Mode is disabled and pan motion is stabilized Only active when gyro stabilization is enabled NMEA BWS Message NMEA RSD Message NMEA TTM Message Scene Night Running Scene Night Docking Receiving NMEA messages using Bearing and Distance to Waypoint Great Circle BWC sentence format has been enabled this is also known as slew to waypoint Receiving NMEA messages using the Radar System Data RSD sentence format has been enabled this is also known as radar cursor tracking Receiv
45. he JCU The various JCU functions are accessed from a set of menus with each menu entry selectable in the JCU display When the JCU is powered on and connected to a camera pressing and holding the Power button causes the JCU to enter the Power Menu Use the JCU joystick to scroll up and down within the menus push fore and aft and select an entry by clicking the left joystick button When the JCU is in the Power Menu mode the other JCU buttons are disabled In the JCU display a down arrow v indicates you can access additional menu choices by moving the joystick down An up arrow indicates the last menu entry is displayed and the other choices must be accessed by moving the joystick up A double arrow indicates you can move up or down in the menu The Power Menu displays the following menu options Assign JCU JCU Stndby Camera Stndby system Stndby Global Stndby Calibrate JCU Cancel TABLE 2 1 JCU Power Menu Functions When selected scroll down to select a camera to control When the ID of Assign JCU ine camera you want to use displays press the left joystick When selected the display shows Goodbye and then the backlit controls JCU Stndby and the display are turned off To power up the JCU again press and hold the Power button When selected the camera moves to the park position and go into the standby state The JCU prompt changes to select a camera in case you want to switch to a different camera
46. ically the region of interest will take up about 20 or less of the screen At this magnification ratio you can move the camera with relative ease to place the target within the acquisition window While you can change the acquisition window size you should consider the following e If the acquisition window is enlarged the tracker will define a larger target and may lose the differentiation that lets it retain the target over time e Ifthe acquisition window is made smaller it becomes more challenging to position the target within the window Note During acquisition change the size of the acquisition window by holding the left joystick button and pushing the joystick fore aft taller shorter right left wider thinner Initially the tracker is in the acquisition state Use the joystick to move the camera Zoom in to more clearly focus on the region of interest You can also press a User Button that you have pre defined User 1 User 2 or User 3 to change the tracking mode being used See User Programmable Buttons on page 39 44 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual Video Tracking Modes Tracking state After you have identified a target within the region of interest indicated by the white tracking gate within the acquisition window initiate tracking by pressing the right joystick button When the target is acquired the acquisition window disappears the color of the tracking gate changes fro
47. image PIP Mode Enable a small picture from the secondary video source to display on the monitor overlaid on the primary view This is useful for example if you want to be able to simultaneously see both the visible and thermal displays Select the PIP channel to be displayed manually using PIP Source PIP mode can also be enabled disabled from a User Programmable Button 32 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series System Configuration Symbology Setup Menu When you select Symbology Setup from the main menu the following on screen menu displays SYMBOLOGY SETUP MENU PC Icon Enabled JCU Icon Enabled Elevation Icon Enabled Icon Display Mode AII Disable Enable PC Icon and JCU Icon The display of the PC icon and the JCU icons can be enabled or disabled using the first two menu entries The other icons on the screen are controlled by selecting Icon Display Mode All Icons Display Minimal Icons and Hide All Icons The default setting is Display Minimal Icons The JCU Icon setting affects both the single JCU and multiple JCU icons that display based on the number of JCUs connected to the camera The PC icon only appears if the system has discovered a PC on the network This happens only when you have completed the setup described in Chapter 6 MV MU Series IP Interface and PC Operations on page 49 Icon Display Mode All Selecting this option maximizes the display
48. ing NMEA messages using the NMEA Tracked Target Message TTM sentence format has been enabled this is also known as radar tracking The camera is currently in its parked position looking forward and down or to a User Predefined position The Park position protects the camera from damage when it is not in use Indicates a PC on the network has a connection with the camera You can use the PC to control the camera One of four preset automatic gain control settings optimized for use on the open water at night One of four preset automatic gain control settings optimized for use when the boat is docking at night 64 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series Reference Information TABLE 7 2 Video Display Icons Continued em ne O Scene Day One of four preset automatic gain control Running settings optimized for use on the open water during the day Scene Man Overboard One of four preset automatic gain control settings optimized for providing visibility to small moving objects Stabilization Off Indicates the gyro stabilization setting which improves camera image stability has been disabled Stabilization On Indicates the gyro stabilization setting which improves camera image stability has been enabled VT Acquisition VT Engage Video tracker is engaged The Icon remains persistent when Scene mode is active Video trac
49. installations additional cameras and JCUS will also be used and networking equipment such as Power over Ethernet PoE switches may be used to interconnect these components Main Camera Body The camera body s pan tilt mechanism allows the operator to look 360 in azimuth and 90 in elevation The camera body houses all imaging sensors from two to four depending on the model zoom MW infrared wide to long range zoom color daylight lowlight camera zoom Ultra Low light camera wide FOV LW infrared Joystick Control Unit JCU The JCU is your primary method of controlling the camera The JCU is used to power up the system or put it in a standby state select the active camera operate the pan rotation and tilt movement of the camera zoom the active camera control the MV MU Series tracking features and to configure the camera settings by means of on screen menus analog displays The JCU connects to the camera using an Ethernet network connection and that same connection provides power to the JCU 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 11 MV MU Series Camera Overview SFLIR Menu The JCU has various buttons an LCD display and a joystick that is used to control the pan tilt movement and to navigate through the on screen menus The joystick can be rotated in either direction and moved left and right or forward and back Chapter 3 MV MU Series Joystick Control Unit on page 21 describes the
50. ion the JCU can be directly connected to the camera with the supplied double shielded Ethernet cable In this case the JCU draws its power from the camera In more complex installations the camera and JCU can be interconnected using a network switch If the network switch does not have Power over Ethernet PoE capability a PoE injector can be used to provide power to the JCU FLIR PoE injectors are available from your FLIR authorized dealer or integrator Contact FLIR for more information regarding available accessories including JCUs PoE equipment video distribution amplifiers cables connectors mounting hardware and so on Contact information is listed on the back of this manual Connection Box The Connection box allows connecting third party devices to the MV MU Series system The Connection box also passes command signals from the JCU to the camera body and supplies additional analog video signals for viewing around the ship 12 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series Camera Overview Two independent video paths connect from the camera body to the Connection box These video signals are received by the Connection box and each is routed through a video amplifier One of the video sources is labeled primary or main and the other secondary The Connection box includes a slot for a communication option known as the NMEA interface board which you can use to communicate with devices such as ra
51. ion of interest includes clear contrasts and boundaries and objects with a predictable rate of motion For example it is easier for the system to track a boat in the open ocean than when the shoreline is in the background because the boat has a clearer contrast In addition the size of the tracking gate can be important If you want to track a moving boat for example reducing the tracking gate so that the boat fills most of the region maximizes the ability of the tracker to retain the target 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 43 Video Tracking Modes Shift J Engage tracking phd QD When you press and hold the left joystick button shift and then press the right joystick button tracking is engaged A black acquisition window is shown in the center of the screen This window defines the region of interest or acquisition region At the top of the screen the active tracking mode is shown CORR Correlation SCENE Scene COMB Combined or CENTR Centroid Tracking Mode oo Acquisition Gate ao 0o 4 Tracking Gate Note When you use the SCENE mode neither the acquisition window nor the tracking gate is shown since the entire scene is being tracked Instead a single cross hair displays in the center of the scene The tracker has two states Acquisition state The default acquisition window size 160 pixels x 120 pixels is effective in most situations Typ
52. ions UPnP Overview UPnP is a set of networking protocols that allows devices on a network to connect automatically without the need for configuration by a network expert thus simplifying the implementation of networks and the installation of computer components A UPnP compatible device from any vendor can dynamically join a network obtain an IP address announce its name convey its capabilities upon request and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices UPnP devices are plug and play in that when connected to a network they automatically announce information about themselves and supported device and services types enabling clients that recognize those types to immediately begin using the device MV MU Series cameras and JCUs are UPnP devices so they broadcast their presence on the network A PC configured to accept UPnP broadcasts will show all UPnP devices discovered under My Network Places Enabling the UPnP User Interface In some cases Windows will discover UPnP devices and provide its own user interface to control them Windows Vista and Windows 7 automatically detect network devices in the Network page If UPnP devices are hidden a prompt at the top of the screen will ask if you would like to display hidden devices With Windows XP you can install the optional user interface Ul component using the steps below This Ul component Web page a balloon tip for newly discovered devices and places an icon for ea
53. ker is in acquisition mode Y Zoom scale Displays to indicate the progress of the zoom Tp position of the active camera 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 65 MV MU Series Reference Information System Specifications Table 7 3 lists details about physical characteristics power usage and environmental features of your MV MU Series camera TABLE 7 3 Specifications Physical Characteristics Camera Size Camera Weight Joystick Size Joystick Weight Power Camera Input Power Camera Output Power to JCU JCU Input Power Consumption Environmental Operating temperature range Storage temperature range Automatic Window defrost Sand dust Automatic Window de icing Water Ingress Shock Vibration Lightening Protection Salt Mist Wind EMI 51 cm 20 in diameter by 45 4 cm 17 9 in tall 27 kg 60 Ib depending on the camera model 9 1 X 14 2 X 8 13 cm 3 6 X 5 6 X 3 2 in 7 4 cm 3 in above platform including joystick 0 45 kg 1 Ib 24 V DC nominal 5 A Max Absolute range 10 32 Vdc 10 30 per IEC 60945 Power Over Ethernet PoE per IEEE 802 3af 48V mode B PoE RJ45 Power over Ethernet PoE per IEEE 802 3af 50 W Nominal for MV Series 75 W Nominal for MU Series 32 C to 55 C 26 F to 131 F per IEC 60945 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Standard Mil Std 810E Standard IP 66 15 g vertical 9 g horizontal IEC 60945 IEC
54. m verifies each component Standby Mode After the bootup sequence the camera is ready to use When you are done with the camera or want to conserve energy you can put the camera in standby mode You can optionally put only the camera in standby put only the JCU in standby or put the entire system in standby When the camera is in standby mode the pan tilt motors can be configured to remain engaged to hold the camera in place in rough seas An alternative low power configuration can disable the pan tilt motors further lowering the low power mode power consumption In either case the camera does not generate a live video signal The camera will only respond to a wake command when you press and hold the Power button on the JCU or if you are using a PC to control the camera when you click the Active link While in standby mode the camera is in the stowed position by default pointing straight down to protect the camera optics The stow position can be configured with the on screen configuration menus see page 38 To initiate standby press and hold the Power button After a brief countdown the Power Menu is shown Scroll down with the joystick press the left joystick button to select an option from the menu see JCU Power Menu 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 19 MV MU Series System Startup JCU Power Menu The JCU LCD screen generally shows the ID of the camera that is connected to t
55. m white to green and the tracking icon is shown Any time during tracking you can also press a User Button that you have pre defined User 1 User 2 or User 3 to change the tracking mode being used If the tracking mode is changed the icon will begin flashing indicating that you must acquire the target again Tracking Gate Tracking Icon By default the tracker tracks at the center point of the current scene The system displays gray cross hairs at the center of the scene When the tracker is exactly on target the green cross hairs of the tracking gate overlay the gray cross hairs The tracker attempts to maintain the green cross hairs of the tracking gate as close as possible to the center As your vessel moves you may see the green cross hairs drifting from the center The tracker records this deviation and sends correction information to the camera to adjust the pan and tilt to keep the green gate in the center of the scene Video Tracking Gates When the system does not find a distinct target within the area of the acquisition window the size of the acquisition window and tracking gate are the same You should move the camera until the white tracking gate shows inside the acquisition gate before attempting to engage a target The tracker automatically sizes the white tracking gate as it finds a discernible target The white box within the acquisition window is the tracking gate It has three states indicated by the color
56. mera Web Page ccccssececeseeeceeeeeesseeeeeseeeeeseeeesaeeeeeas 51 Changing the IP Address of the Camera rrnnnnnnnnnnnrnvnnnnnvnnnnenvnnrevnnnrennnn 54 Accessing the JCU Web Interface sees 55 Changing the IP Address of the JCU rrrrrrnnnrnrrnnnnnnvrrrnnnnnvrnnnrrnnrrnnnrennnnn 55 Setting the IP address on a Windows PC ccccseeceeceeeeeeneeeeesaeeeeeaeeeesneees 56 Enabling Universal Plug and Play UPnP ccccssccesseseeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeaees 57 DPhPOVervIeW use 58 Enabling the UPnP User Interface rrrnnnnnrnnnnnvnnnrernrrennnnennnnrnnnnennnneennnen 58 Firmware UDAASG m 59 Resources AVallable VPN 59 HE ea EE E 59 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual Contents CHAPTER 7 MV MU Series Reference Information MOI 61 eld oa E ET ERR REN aU D M Ud 61 LIS HOT ICONS NN 63 SYSIEM SPeCHICAlIONS NA 66 Feature Comparison of MV MU Series Models eese 67 THOUDISSNOOUNG TIPS e eee 68 Restoring the Factory Network Settings c scsscccseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeens 70 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 5 Contents This page is intentionally blank 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual chapter MV MU Series Camera Overview This manual describes the operation of the MV MU Series camera If you need help or have additional questi
57. mera reaches its predefined Park position and stays fully active no Stand by Note that the Park position can be reconfigured by the user in the System Setup Menu on page 38 To exit Park position and return to normal operation press the left joystick button and Home at the same time The camera will then return to Home position 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 31 MV MU Series System Configuration Video Setup Menu When you select Video Setup from the main menu the following on screen menu displays VIDEO SETUP MENU Switch Color Thermal Palette WIR Toggle Video Polarity WIR Toggle Video Polarity LRIR WH PIP Mode Disabled PIP Source 0 Switch Color Thermal Palette WIR camera only Cycle through the available color palettes Toggle Video Polarity White hot and black hot shown below are an example of inverted polarity The use of white hot or black hot display mode is strictly a personal preference experiment with the different settings in different conditions and see which is preferred e Black Hot polarity darker colors represent hotter objects the factory default e White Hot polarity lighter colors represent hotter objects SPUR T E rc WIR camera only Inverts the colors representing hot and cold in the infrared imagery When using the WIR camera additional color choices are available Inverting the polarity reverses the color map of the thermal
58. nd shield construction among others and must be carefully matched to the specific application Moreover the transmission characteristics of the cable will be influenced by the physical environment through which the cable is run and the method of installation Use only high quality cable and ensure the cable is suitable to the marine environment Check cable connector terminations Inferior quality connections may use multiple adapters that can cause unacceptable noise Image too dark or too light By default the MV MU Series thermal camera uses an automatic gain control AGC setting that has proven to be superior for most applications However a specific environment may benefit from a different AGC setting For example a very cold background such as the sky could cause the camera to use a wider temperature range than appropriate You should keep the ocean and not the sky or the boat as the predominant object in the image Refer to SCENE Button IR imaging only on page 22 for information about how to make adjustments to the image Performance varies with time of day You may observe differences in the way the camera performs at different times of the day due to the diurnal cycle of the sun Recall that the camera produces an image based on temperature differences At certain times of the day such as just before dawn the objects in the image scene may all be roughly the same temperature compared to other times of the day Compa
59. ng Man Overboard b d 22 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series Joystick Control Unit Manual focus buttons Focus indicator 0 to co COLOR Button IR Imaging only Short Press Pressing the COLOR button changes the palette of the active IR camera e WIR camera only pressing the COLOR button cycles through five preset color palettes See Switch Color Thermal Palette WIR camera only on page 32 for these additional options e LRIR camera only pressing the COLOR button lets you choose between the white hot or black hot palette Long Press WIR camera only Press and hold the COLOR button to invert the thermal camera video polarity for example changing from black hot to white hot HOME Button Short Press A short press of the HOME button moves the camera to its home position The home position is a programmable preset position by default straight ahead and level with the horizon that operators can use as a reference Home is the position the camera will most likely be in when it is in use When you press the HOME button the home icon appears on the screen briefly Long Press Pressing and holding the HOME button sets the home position First use the joystick to point the camera s line of sight to the position you want to set as home Press and hold the HOME button until the home symbol flashes on the screen the new home position is set When you want to move the c
60. ns from approximately 40 left and right of center 80 total Wide The camera scan covers 80 to the left and right of center 160 total The default scan width is wide Note The center of the scan pattern is determined by the direction the camera is pointing when surveillance is enabled The scan pattern is not centered about the home position unless the camera is in the home position when surveillance is enabled Scan Speed In surveillance mode the scan speed determines how quickly the camera scans back and forth The choices are fast mid and slow The scan speed is affected by the zoom state if the camera is zoomed in it scans at a slower rate The default scan speed is slow try all three settings to determine which is best for your installation System Setup Menu When you select System Setup Menu from the main menu the following on screen menu displays SYSTEM SETUP MENU Joystick Mode Gaming Set Current as Park Position Electronic Stabilization System Calibration Assign User Programmable Button Installation Settings Joystick Mode In managing the elevation tilt of the camera the joystick can be used in one of two modes Gaming Mode Moving the joystick forward causes the camera to tilt up Moving the joystick back causes the camera to tilt down This is the factory default mode Aircraft Mode Moving the joystick forward causes the camera to tilt down Moving the joystick back causes the came
61. of target gate window vertically vertically Back Moves the P T normally Moves tracking gate down Shift Back Decrease acquisition window Decrease size of target vertically gate vertically Left Moves the P T left Moves the tracking gate left Shift Left Decrease size of acquisition Decrease size of target window horizontally gate horizontally Right Moves the P T normally Moves tracking gate right Shift Right Increase size of acquisition Increase size of target gate window horizontally horizontally Tracking Modes and Typical Scenarios The system is supplied with four different ways of acquiring targets to track called tracking modes Under various conditions one mode may be more effective than another in acquiring and keeping a target In the acquisition state you can press a pre defined User button to cycle through the three tracking modes to experiment with their usefulness Once a target is being tracked if you change the tracking mode the tracker disengages and you will have to reacquire the target An abbreviation of the currently active tracking mode is shown on the screen so you know which mode is being used The four modes and their displayed abbreviations are e Correlation CORR e Scene mode SCENE e Centroid CENTR e Combined COMB Correlation CORR When the tracker is using the correlation mode it takes a snapshot of the area within the tracking gate and uses it as a reference to compare with the
62. ons please call to speak with our support experts see the phone numbers listed on the back cover of this manual This manual includes information about the following topics e System description e Using the Joystick Control Unit JCU e System startup and shutdown e Using video tracking e Configuring your MV MU Series camera Setting up the interface between your camera and a PC e Helpful reference information such as acronyms parts lists and a table of icons and a comparison of model features 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 7 MV MU Series Camera Overview gt gt E 6 Additional References Your MV MU Series camera comes with a complete documentation set on a CD that includes this manual as well as others All documents are in PDF format and can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader e MV MU Series Installation Guide FLIR Doc 432 0007 00 12 contains information about how to install the camera e MV MU Series Quick Start Guide FLIR Doc 432 0007 00 11 is a double sided card that shows the functions executed by the various JCU buttons MV MU Series Interface Control Documents ICD are an extensive set of CAD drawings with detailed component dimensions wiring schemes and mounting dimensions e Dimensions of the maritime multi product JCU and a template to use while installing it e Drawings related to the MV MU Series camera body and the connections between system com
63. ons you want Push the joystick forward and back to move up and down in the menus and push the joystick right to select a menu item or left to exit a menu back or close menu To navigate the menus use the joystick to move the cursor up and down from one selection to the next To make a selection push the joystick to the right Once you are satisfied with your changes press the MENU button to exit the menus Note During navigation in the on screen menu camera zoom is disabled manual focus Autofocus is still enabled and video tracking operation is still enabled For instance Video tracking remains engaged during navigation through the menus Some features are directly accessible from the main menu e Gyro Stabilization e Point e Park 30 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series System Configuration Gyro On Gyro Off lE GD 6 Point On Point Off Gyro Stabilization Select this option to enable or disable the two axis mechanical gyro stabilization which prevents camera images from being affected by mechanical vibrations caused by waves and ship motion The icons to the left may appear when you enable or disable this setting Gyro Stabilization is automatically turned off when the camera is parked but the system restores your setting when the camera is powered on Another type of stabilization electronic can be enabled if you are using tracking It does not re
64. place the gyro stabilization but can be useful in filtering out remaining high frequencies vibrations See Electronic Stabilization Menu on page 39 You can turn off the horizontal pan stabilization while retaining the tilt stabilization by enabling point mode This can be helpful when you want to use the camera as an aide to navigation and keep it pointing in the same position relative to the vessel as it turns Note Enabling Point mode will automatically enable Gyro Stabilization just as disabling Gyro Stabilization will automatically disable Point mode Point mode When point mode is enabled a lock icon displays The camera s azimuth position is now locked to the base When you disable point mode the unlock icon displays Point Mode is only active when gyro stabilization is enabled The mechanical stabilization has two aspect horizontal azimuth and vertical elevation Enabling point mode turns off the horizontal pan stabilization while retaining the tilt stabilization Point mode can be helpful when you want to use MV MU Series as an aide to navigation and keep the camera pointing in the same position relative to the vessel as it turns For example you may have stabilization enabled and have set the camera to point straight ahead relative to the front of the vessel If the vessel is turned at a sharp angle under these conditions the camera will attempt to maintain the previous pointing direction Park When selected the ca
65. played on monitor The camera will not display video if it is in standby mode Power cycle the camera and allow the system to complete the boot cycle prior to JCU connection Ensure the JCU is assigned to the camera the camera ID appears in the JCU display and the camera responds to JCU input for example pan tilt movements If the camera will not produce an image check the video connection at the camera and at your display If the connectors appear to be properly connected but the camera still does not produce an image ensure that power has been properly applied to the camera and circuit breaker is set properly If a fuse was used be sure the fuse is not blown Check the wiring at both the electrical panel and at the termination to the JCU Ensure that the contacts are clean dry and free from corrosion If maintenance on the wiring connection is required have an authorized service representative make the appropriate repairs If the camera still does not produce an image contact the FLIR dealer or reseller who provided the camera or contact FLIR directly contact information is provided on the rear cover of this manual Cleaning If the camera lens has become smudged or dirty clean it with low pressure fresh water and a soft cloth Improper care of the camera window can cause damage to its anti reflective coating degrade the camera s performance and void the camera warranty The camera housing has a durable marine coating Rins
66. ponents e Drawings for the optional Connection Box including overall dimensions component locations and wiring You may also refer to the Resources Web page for up to date documentation http www flir com Documentation Conventions For safety and to achieve the highest levels of performance from the MV MU Series system always follow the warnings and cautions in this manual when handling and operating the MV MU Series camera system Warning Warning notices are used to emphasize that hazardous voltages currents temperatures or other conditions that could cause personal injury or death exist with this equipment or may be associated with its use Caution Caution notices are used where equipment might be damaged if care is not taken or an operation might have an unexpected outcome Note Notes call attention to information that is especially significant to understanding and operating the equipment 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series Camera Overview I pp PP C Warnings and Cautions Warning Do not use the MV MU Series imaging system as the primary navigation system Use it in conjunction with other navigation aids and a primary manual navigation system Warning Use of insufficient wire gauge can result in fire Caution Do not open the MV MU Series camera unit for any reason Disassembly of the camera including removal of the cover can cause permanent damage an
67. ppears when the MENU button is pressed Menu entries are selected using the joystick and the joystick buttons Pressing the MENU button again removes the menu from the screen 14 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series Camera Overview Azimuth Elevation Night Running Night Docki ng Day Running Man Overboard Position Icons The azimuth position indicator shows the direction the camera is pointing relative to the vessel The shaded triangle shows the approximate camera field of view FOV The elevation position indicator shows the vertical tilt of the camera The shaded triangle shows the approximate camera position JCU Icon A single JCU icon indicates only one JCU is connected to the camera unit If more than one JCU is discovered the multiple JCU icon appears PC Icon The PC icon indicates that a PC on the network has a connection with the camera When you have integrated a PC into your network you can manage the camera settings from a page that displays in a Web browser rather than using the JCU In some situations this may be a more convenient way of controlling the camera Using this page is described in Chapter 6 MV MU Series IP Interface and PC Operations on page 49 SCENE Icons Pressing the SCENE button cycles through four preset automatic gain control AGC settings which change the image gain and level settings Regardless of the scene setting the
68. press for the LRIR camera 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 25 MV MU Series Joystick Control Unit TABLE 3 1 Summary of Button Actions Button SCENE Short USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 SCENE COLOR HOME COLOR Joystick Forward Action Cycle through four preset scenes PiP Enabled Disabled can be reprogrammed E Stab Enabled Disabled can be reprogrammed IVT Modes of Video Tracker can be reprogrammed Initiate global standby Display JCU and camera system IP address Factory Default Settings The following table shows the factory default settings for the MV MU Series configuration options and the JCU buttons Chapter 4 MV MU Series System Configuration on page 29 describes how to modify and update settings Home Position Ball up down Park Position Camera IP address JCU IP address Gyro Stabilization PiP mode Main IR zoom position PiP location Point Primary Video Secondary Video Primary video when start Secondary video when start Scan Width Scan Speed Function Factory Default Setting JCU mode Gaming NMEA All modes disabled but TTM main disabled Color B W Black Hot on all thermal imaging cameras Icons Minimal Electronic Stab Disabled E Stab Filter Medium 0 azimuth 0 elevation As per configuration in the PO 0 azimuth 85 elevation 192 168 250 116 192 168 250 117 Off Off Wide FOV Lower Right Disabled Icons Icons
69. r BWC heading for an additional dwell time period When the camera is in this mode an icon is either briefly or continuously displayed depending on the setting of Icon Display Mode Radar tracks TTM When this option is enabled the camera tracks selected radar targets using data from NMEA Target Tracking Messages TTM provided by the radar unit 36 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series System Configuration While it is possible to select up to 100 targets to be tracked by MV MU Series refer to the radar or GPS documentation on how to designate a target typically the operator selects five or less Once targets are selected the camera will point toward each sequentially and track it using position data sent from the radar unit The camera points at each target for a preset amount of dwell time 10 seconds by default before moving on to the next target The dwell time is determined by the setting of Target Dwell Due to the way radar operates it is possible to lose a target momentarily To ensure that the tracking process continues after the momentary loss of a target the TTM function maintains the last known position of the target in its queue for 60 seconds after receiving the last valid message After the 60 seconds has lapsed that target is removed from the queue Once the MV MU Series begins to sequentially track the selected targets you can override the automatic scan by using the joys
70. ra to tilt up The choice of mode to use is a matter of personal preference One mode may feel more natural than the other Set Park Position Depending of the installation of the system it may be preferable to define a different Park position than the factory set one Drive the Camera to the desired new Park position and select Set Current as Park Position This new position will be persistent over power cycles 38 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series System Configuration Electronic Stabilization Menu This Menu allows the user to turn E Stab on and off ELECTRONIC STABILIZATION MENU E Stab Mode Disabled Electronic stabilization is a mechanism used to compensate for the effects of high frequency vibration that may reduce picture quality by shifting the image slightly It may be helpful when you are using the MV MU Series Video Tracking mode and need a very stable image You should experiment with enabling and disabling this setting to see if it improves tracking When enabled some of the pixels around the edge of the display are eliminated It may then cause the black borders of the video to vary in width System Calibration Menu This Menu gives access to the three setting of the Pan Tilt system SYSTEM CALIBRATION MENU P T Initialization Gyro Calibration Calibration Z Bias 0 06 P T Initialization This function allows the user to reinitialize the P T of the MV MU Serie
71. 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 Help At the top of the page the Help menu shows 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 Log out Use this button to disconnect from the camera and stop the display of the video stream If a web session is inactive for 20 minutes it will be stopped and you will have to log in again 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series IP Interface and PC Operations Maintenance gt Server gt Security Options Use the Security Options page to restrict access through the camera web server to specific IP addresses and to set and change passwords Live Video Setup Help Log out 10 21 2001 08 10 31 am z srk Add IP Allowed IPs 192 168 250 1 address Server Status LAN Settings 192 168 250 7 Services P Security Options Cancel Sensor RA Files Password ansene i Product Info Cancel Server Running As an additional security measure limit which computers have access to the web browser interface Simply add a computer s IP address and click Add After all th
72. re this to imagery right after sunset when objects in the image may be radiating heat energy that has been absorbed during the day due to solar loading Greater temperature differences in the scene generally will allow the camera to produce high contrast imagery Performance may also be affected when objects in the scene are wet rather than dry such as on a foggy day or in the early morning when everything may be coated with dew Under these conditions it may be difficult for the camera to show the temperature the object itself rather than of the water coating Eastern or Western exposure While a boat is under way the camera may inevitably end up pointing directly east or west and this may cause the sun to be in the field of view during certain portions of the day We do not recommend intentionally viewing the sun but looking at the sun will not permanently damage the sensor In fact the thermal imaging camera 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 69 MV MU Series Reference Information 12345678 often provides a considerable advantage over a conventional camera in this type of back lit situation However the sun may introduce image artifacts that will eventually correct out and it may take some time for the camera to recover The amount of time needed for recovery will depend on how long the camera was exposed to the sun The longer the exposure the longer the recovery time needed Multiple Cameras and or
73. rizontal Field of View ICD Interface Control Document IEC International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IP Internet Protocol IR Infrared or thermal JCU Joystick Control Unit LCD Liquid Crystal Display MFD Multifunction display NMEA National Marine Electronics Association NTSC National Television System Committee PAL Phase Alternating Line P T Pan Tilt PoE Power over Ethernet SCTE Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers SDK Software Developer s Kit UPnP Universal Plug and Play VDC Volts Direct Current VIS Visible visible band camera reference 62 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series Reference Information List of Icons Table 7 2 lists the icons that may be shown on the screen during various operations with a brief description of their meaning Some icons display permanently and some only display briefly The display of some icons is affected by settings on the Symbology Menu see page 33 TABLE 7 2 Video Display Icons em me Debes Auto Focus Displays when the autofocus function has been invoked from the narrow field of view thermal imaging A focus scale also displays Focus Scale Displays when autofocus is invoked to indicate the progress of the operation Azimuth Shows the azimuth or direction of the Position camera relative to the vessel The shaded triangle shows the approximate camera
74. rs a comprehensive selection of training courses to help you to get the best performance and value from your thermal imaging camera You can find out more at the FLIR training Web page http www flir com training 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 13 MV MU Series Camera Overview Video Screen Icons Depending on the camera settings and the JCU buttons that have been pressed various symbols display on the screen Some of these icons always display on the screen and some appear momentarily or only when certain functions are enabled or executed The display of icons can be modified using several configuration settings See Symbology Setup Menu on page 33 for a description of menu options relation to symbol display The following image of a screen illustrates some of the possible icons displayed by the system as well as an example of the on screen menu that displays when you press the MENU button Using the menus is described in Chapter 4 MV MU Series System Configuration on page 29 A complete list of all of the icons used in the system and a brief description of how they are used can be found in List of Icons on page 63 DL PUR MAIN MENU Video Setup Symbology Setup Special Modes System Setup Payload Setup on screen Point Disabled Menu Gyro Stabilization Disabled Park Position PC Zoom Focus Level On Screen Menu The on screen menu a
75. s for instance in cases of erratic operation Gyro Calibration This function allows the user to calibrate the gyroscopes of the Pan Tilt subsystem It may be useful to offset the natural drift of the system when the stabilization is activated which is the normal operation of the MV MU Series Gyro Drift Calibration This function allows the user to manually offset the Azimuth drift of the system in entering a numerical value It is reserved to advanced users and for maintenance of the system User Programmable Buttons When you select User Programmable Button UPB from the System Setup menu the following on screen menu is shown ASSIGN USER PROGRAMMABLE BUTTON UPB 1 PiP UPB 2 e Stab UPB 3 VT Modes 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 39 MV MU Series System Configuration Select The USER buttons are programmable one touch buttons on the JCU that let you quickly access common settings or functions Use this menu to select a function to associate with each User button by selecting one of the choices below PiP A short press of the User button causes a small picture from the secondary video source to display on the monitor overlaid on the primary view VT Modes A short press of the User button switches between the three Video Tracking modes Correlation CORR Scene SCENE and Centroid CENT See Video Tracking Modes on page 43 e Stab A short press of the User button
76. sh the joystick right to select a menu item or left to exit a menu back or close menu Note The joystick implements proportional control therefore the farther you rotate it or direct it from center the faster the camera will move Tilting the Camera Gaming is the default mode moving the joystick forward causes the camera to tilt up moving the joystick back causes the camera to tilt down You can change this mode to Pilot moving the joystick forward causes the camera to tilt down moving the joystick back causes the camera to tilt up You can configure the joystick using either Gaming or Pilot mode See Joystick Mode on page 38 for details about this settings Panning the Camera You also use the joystick to pan the camera to the left and right Push the joystick to the right and the MV MU Series will pivot to the right Push the joystick to the left and the MV MU Series will pivot left Zooming the Camera By default twisting the joystick clockwise zoom in or counterclockwise zoom out Button Summary Table 3 1 summarizes the action of each button on the JCU TABLE 3 1 Summary of Button Actions Button Action COLOR Short Cycle through thermal palette options of the IR thermal imaging cameras The LRIR camera only uses white hot and black hot palettes while the WIR uses five color palettes COLOR Long Change the polarity of the palette being used by the WIR thermal imaging camera only Same as COLOR short
77. t the passwords are user expert and fliradmin respectively The user login can access the Live Video page and control the camera The expert login can access the Setup menus and make configuration changes to the payloads and other components The admin login can access the Maintenance menu and all the other menus as well as change the login passwords The login passwords should be changed to prevent unauthorized log ins refer to Maintenance gt Server gt Security Options on page 53 NP Note Two web sessions can be active at once An inactive session will be stopped after 20 minutes 6 Log in to the Camera Web Page 1 Open a web browser and enter http 192 168 250 116 The login screen with a picture of the camera will appear 2 Enter admin for User Name and fliradmin for Password then click Log in User Name admin Password 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 51 MV MU Series IP Interface and PC Operations Live Video Page 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 Setup Maintenance Help and Log out Setup Maintenance Help Log out 10 21 2001 04 32 43 am Control WT Advanced In the lower right of the web page there is a frame rate selector This selector allows the user to change the
78. tick to point the camera in a different direction When the joystick is released the camera returns to tracking its targets 10 seconds after the last JCU input buttons or joystick When the camera is in this mode an icon is either briefly or continuously displayed depending on the settings of Icon Display Mode Surveillance Modes Menu When you select Surveillance Mode from the Special Modes menu the following on screen menu displays SURVEILLANCE MODES MENU Surveillance Modes Disabled Scan Width Wide Scan Speed Slow When the camera is in surveillance mode it pans continuously left and right either until it is taken out of surveillance mode or until the JCU is used to move the camera The camera does not automatically resume panning you must enable surveillance again by pressing a USER button if it is programmed to enable this mode or selecting in the menu option Surveillance Mode Select this setting to enable or disable the continuous panning action of the camera If you have enabled surveillance mode the setting reverts to disabled when the system is rebooted Scan Width In surveillance mode the Scan Width determines the range of horizontal azimuth pan covered by each scan The choices are Narrow The camera scans from approximately 20 left and right of center 40 total 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual 37 MV MU Series System Configuration G Mid The camera sca
79. utton at the bottom scroll down the page if necessary 432 0007 00 10 Rev 110 MV MU Series Operator s Manual MV MU Series IP Interface and PC Operations Accessing the JCU Web Interface The JCU communicates through the Ethernet IP protocol just like the MV MU Series camera does Changing the IP Address of the JCU On the JCU the IP address is displayed by pressing the COLOR button and pushing the joystick forward at the same time The IP addresses of the JCU and the camera are displayed for 3 seconds and then the display returns to its state before the IP request was made On networks with specific requirements you may need to assign the JCU a static IP address You do this using steps similar to the way you changed the camera IP address 1 Determine the JCU IP address by pressing the COLOR button and pushing the joystick forward at the same time The IP address displays on the JCU screen 2 Type the JCU IP address into the address bar of the browser The JCU Web page is shown with a picture of the JCU FLIR www ELIR com M Series JCU Web Interface Firmware Update Please specify a bin file Choose File No file chosen Network Addressing Dynamic Static IP 192 168 250 110 Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway Factory Default 3 For Network Addressing select Static 4 Enter the new value you want to use in the IP field The Network Mask should fill in automatically 255 255 255 0 5

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