Raymarine T300 Operation And Setup Manual

Thermal night vision cameras

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  • Page 3 Export Administration Regulations (EAR) This document is controlled to Raymarine Technology Level 1. The information contained in this document pertains to a dual use product controlled for export by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Raymarine trade secrets contained herein are subject to disclosure restrictions as a matter of law.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3.3 Power up and standby..........22 3.4 Camera control ............23 3.5 Image adjustments............ 24 3.6 System reset ............26 3.7 Setup menus ............26 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and support ....31 4.1 Thermal camera troubleshooting ........ 32 4.2 Raymarine customer support ........35...
  • Page 6 T-Series thermal cameras – Operation and setup...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Important Information

    It is the user’s responsibility to use official government charts, • void the manufacturer’s warranty. notices to mariners, caution and proper navigational skill when operating this or any other Raymarine Caution: Service and maintenance product. This product contains no user serviceable Warning: Maintain a permanent watch components.
  • Page 8: Product Disposal

    Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic washing. equipment. Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some Raymarine products, we support its policy and ask you to be aware of how to dispose of this product. EMC conformance...
  • Page 9 Particular care should be taken when cleaning the lens window, this has a protective anti-reflective coating which may be damaged by improper cleaning. 1. Switch off the power to the unit. 2. Clean the camera body with a clean, soft cotton cloth. You can moisten the cloth and use a mild detergent if required.
  • Page 10 T-Series thermal cameras – Operation and setup...
  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Introduction

    Chapter 2: Introduction Chapter contents • 2.1 Handbook information on page 12 • 2.2 T-Series thermal imaging cameras on page 12 • 2.3 Thermal camera system on page 13 Introduction...
  • Page 12: Handbook Information

    For example, a thermal camera can help you navigate This handbook covers the T300, T303, T350, T400, T403, T450 at night or identify obstacles in areas of low visibility or even total models.
  • Page 13: Thermal Camera System

    2.3 Thermal camera system The T-Series system has the following key functions and features: • Pan, tilt and zoom operations. A typical thermal camera system comprises the items shown below: • Automatic camera adjustment to suit changing conditions. • Preset modes (Scenes) optimized for prevailing conditions. •...
  • Page 14 Raymarine equipment. • GVM video module – Used to distribute the video signal around a Raymarine G-Series system. Compatible displays and controllers The following Raymarine displays and systems are compatible with the T-Series range of thermal cameras. Integrated Multifunction display...
  • Page 15: Chapter 3 System Operation And Setup

    Chapter 3: System operation and setup Chapter contents • 3.1 Thermal camera image on page 16 • 3.2 Operation and features overview on page 18 • 3.3 Power up and standby on page 22 • 3.4 Camera control on page 23 •...
  • Page 16: Thermal Camera Image

    3.1 Thermal camera image look for changes caused by the heating effect of the sun. These are particularly evident right after sunset. The thermal camera provides a video image which is shown on • Experiment with white-hot and black-hot (reverse video) modes. your display.
  • Page 17 Icon Description Icon Description Scene preset mode for night docking. Multiple active controllers on network. Scene preset mode for identifying people or objects PC / laptop detected on network. in the water. Rear-view mode — image is flipped horizontally. FFC (Flat Field Correction) Periodically the camera will perform a Flat Field Correction (FFC).
  • Page 18: Operation And Features Overview

    3.2 Operation and features overview Thermal camera application – controls overview The thermal camera application is available on some Raymarine The camera features are accessed using the Thermal camera multifunction displays and systems. It includes controls for the application at a compatible multifunction display, or from a dedicated thermal camera.
  • Page 19 THERMAL / VISIBLE Switch between the thermal and visible light images (dual payload models only). OPTIONS • CAMERA STANDBY • CAMERA MODES – REAR VIEW – PAUSE IMAGE – SURVEILLANCE MODE • REVERSE VIDEO • PRESENTATION – Set contrast, brightness and color settings.
  • Page 20 JCU controls overview STANDBY / DIM • Press and hold – “Wake” the camera from standby mode or access the power menu. • Momentary press – Change JCU display brightness (3 different levels). COLOR The factory default is for a red color image to suite night navigation. You may change this using the setup menus.
  • Page 21 USER – A programmable button for accessing a favorite setting or • Move up, down – Scroll through menu options. function not provided on the other keys. The default operation is the • Press down – Select highlighted menu option. Reverse Video function (white-hot / black-hot).
  • Page 22: Power Up And Standby

    3.3 Power up and standby Menu item / Description Settings / Operation System Off This option places both the JCU and camera into When the breaker connecting power to the camera is switched on, Standby mode. the camera will run a boot up sequence lasting for about 1 minute, after which the camera will be in Standby mode.
  • Page 23: Camera Control

    3.4 Camera control • Pan continuously though 360º. • Elevate to ±90º relative to the horizon. Pan tilt and zoom • Magnify (zoom) the thermal camera image. The camera controls allow for pan and tilt (elevation) of the camera, Note: Zoom is 2x and / or 4x depending upon camera model. as well as zoom (magnification) of the thermal image.
  • Page 24: Image Adjustments

    3.5 Image adjustments Thermal camera color modes A range of color modes is available to help you distinguish objects Thermal camera scene presets on-screen in different conditions. The COLOR softkey switches the thermal camera image between Scene presets enable you to quickly select the best image setting a greyscale mode and 1 or more color modes.
  • Page 25 Thermal and visible-light operation White-hot thermal image. “Dual payload” thermal cameras are equipped with 2 camera lenses — a thermal imaging (infrared) camera lens and a visible-light camera lens. Thermal camera lens — provides night-time imagery, based on temperature differences between objects. Thermal imaging produces a clear image even in total darkness.
  • Page 26: System Reset

    3.6 System reset 3.7 Setup menus The setup menus provide a range of tools and settings to configure Resetting the JCU the thermal camera. The menus can be accessed from any controller on the system. The Use this procedure to reset the JCU without the need for a power menus are overlaid onto the video image.
  • Page 27 Menu item / Description Settings / Operation Menu item / Description Settings / Operation Enable / Disable Color Enable or disable the thermal color palettes: Display Minimal Icons Selecting this menu item reduces the icon activity: Thermal Video • Enabled – Greyscale, Red, Sepia, Rainbow and •...
  • Page 28 Menu item / Description USER button operation Menu item / Description Settings / Operation Surveillance Mode The USER button will toggle Surveillance mode Enable / Disable High This option controls the amount of power used to on and off. Motor Torque hold the camera steady when in use.
  • Page 29 20 W 16.5 W • Software information. ON or OFF • High Torque Mode Contact Raymarine This option displays Raymarine contact details. Restore Factory Use this option to restore the camera settings to Defaults their factory default value. Exit System operation and setup...
  • Page 30 T-Series thermal cameras – Operation and setup...
  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting And Support

    Chapter 4: Troubleshooting and support Chapter contents • 4.1 Thermal camera troubleshooting on page 32 • 4.2 Raymarine customer support on page 35 Troubleshooting and support...
  • Page 32: Thermal Camera Troubleshooting

    Cannot control thermal camera from Thermal camera application is not running. Ensure the thermal camera application is running on the multifunction Raymarine display or keyboard. display (as oppose to the video application which does not have camera controls). T-Series thermal cameras – Operation and setup...
  • Page 33 (VIS / IR) video image . VIS / IR cable not connected. Ensure that the VIS / IR cable is connected from the camera to the Raymarine system. (The IR-only cable does not support switching). Noisy image. Poor quality or faulty video cable.
  • Page 34 Problem Possible causes Possible solutions Image too dark or too light. Display brightness is set too low. Use the brightness controls at the display to adjust accordingly. The contrast or brightness settings in the Use the appropriate softkeys in the thermal camera application to adjust the thermal camera application are set too contrast and brightness of the image.
  • Page 35: Raymarine Customer Support

    4.2 Raymarine customer support Raymarine provides a comprehensive customer support service. You can contact customer support through the Raymarine website, telephone and email. If you are unable to resolve a problem, please use any of these facilities to obtain additional help.
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This manual is also suitable for:

T400T303T403T350T450

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