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  • Page 1 Installation Manual FC-Series ID...
  • Page 2 © 2016 FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of this manual, in whole or in part, may be copied, photocopied, translated, or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Basic Operation and Configuration 2.1 IP Camera, ONVIF Profile S Compliant ..............21 2.2 Set IP Address using the FLIR Discovery Network Assistant (DNA) ......22 2.3 Camera Bench Test ....................23 2.3.1 Log in to the Camera Web Page ..............23 2.3.2 Live Video Page ....................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Advanced Configuration 3.1 Setup Menu ....................... 38 3.1.1 Video Setup ...................... 39 3.1.2 Thermal Image Setup ..................42 3.1.3 Video Analytics Setup ..................45 3.2 Maintenance Menu ....................49 3.2.1 Sensor Menu ....................49 3.2.2 Files Menu ......................57 3.2.3 Product Info Menu ....................

  • Page 5: Camera Installation

    Warnings and Cautions Warning! If mounting the FC-Series ID camera on a pole, tower or any elevated location, use industry standard safe practices to avoid injuries. Caution! Except as described in this manual, do not open the FC-Series ID camera for any reason.

  • Page 6: Installation Overview

    1.3.1 Camera Connection Options The FC-Series ID camera can be installed with an analog or digital (IP) video output (or both). Analog video will require a connection to a video monitor or an analog video matrix switch. The camera can be powered using Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) or with a conventional 24 Vac or 24 Vdc power supply.

  • Page 7: Camera Accessories

    Camera Installation Location Considerations The FC-Series ID camera may be mounted upright, either on top of the mounting surface. or underneath an overhanging mounting surface such as eaves or an awning. The camera may also be mounted sideways in order to view a scene such as along a fence line. Adhere to all local and industry standards, codes, and best practices.

  • Page 8: Camera Mounting For Rear Cable Access

    Camera Mounting for Rear Cable Access The FC-Series ID camera can be secured to the mount with two in-line 1/4-20 threaded fasteners on the top or bottom of the camera. Alternatively the camera can be mounted with four M5 x 0.8 threaded fasteners to the bottom of the camera.

  • Page 9: Camera Mounting With Concealed Cable Wall Mount

    Camera Mounting with Concealed Cable Wall Mount The FC-Series ID camera can be secured to the optional Concealed Cable Wall Mount with four M5 x 0.8 threaded fasteners to the bottom of the camera. Use Loctite 222 low strength threadlocker for the Concealed Cable Mount Accessory, pg.

  • Page 10: Sunshield

    Camera Installation Figure 1-4: FC-Series ID Installed with Concealed Cable Wall Mount and Pole Adapter kit 1.3.7 Sunshield The camera includes a sunshield which should be used for any installation where the camera is exposed to direct sunlight or precipitation, If the camera is mounted with the top mounting holes, the sunshield is not used.

  • Page 11: Removing The Cover

    Camera Installation 1.3.8 Removing the Cover Cover mounting screws (x4) In order to access the electrical connections and install the cables, it is necessary to temporarily remove the top cover of the camera housing. The top cover of the camera is held in place with four 3 mm hex screws.

  • Page 12: Configuring The Lens Heater

    The lens heater is configured to dynamically maintain the camera window at a constant temperature. FC-Series ID cameras with a 60 mm or a 75 mm lens are shipped from the factory with the supplemental lens heater off. These cameras require the cold weather kit accessory for installations that require using the supplemental lens heater.

  • Page 13: Installing The Microsd Card

    1.4.2 Installing the microSD Card The FC-Series ID camera has local storage (on the camera) flash memory to store images captured as a result of an alarm action. However, these images are lost during a reboot or power cycle. When a customer supplied microSD card (64 GB) is installed, local storage is persistent through reboots and power cycles.

  • Page 14: Gpio Connections

    The camera itself does not have an on/off switch. Generally the FC-Series ID camera may be connected to a circuit breaker and the circuit breaker will be used to apply or remove power to the camera.

  • Page 15: Ethernet

    The camera has an external ground connection on the outside back of the camera. FLIR requires a grounding Ground strap anchored to the grounding lug and connected to the nearest earth-grounding point.

  • Page 16: Concealed Cable Mount Accessory

    Cable Gland Seal Inserts The FC-Series ID camera comes with a single 3/4” NPT cable gland installed in the camera, with a four-hole gland seal insert. The gland includes a sealing washer and is secured to the camera with a nut on the inside of the enclosure.
  • Page 17 Camera Installation Table 1-4: Cable Min/Max Dimensions using Concealed Cable Wall Mount (PN 4129742) Cable Notes 5.3 mm 10 mm RG 59 Video cable [0.209 in] [0.394 in] Proper installation of the seal plate and panel mount gland seals is critical to long term reliability. Cables enter the bottom of the camera enclosure through the seal plate and panel mount glands.

  • Page 18: Camera Specifications

    Using the hex key included with the concealed cable mount, loosen the ball joint on the bottom of the mount, position the camera as required, and then re-tighten the ball joint. Camera specifications Camera Model FC-Series ID Camera Platform Type Fixed Composite Video...
  • Page 19 Camera Installation Effective Resolution 76,800 Field Of View (Focal Length) for FC-344 = 44° × 36° (13 mm)—34 µm pixel pitch available 320 x 256 and 336 x 256 FC-322 = 32° × 26° (19 mm)—34 µm pixel pitch camera lens configurations. FC-324 = 24°...
  • Page 20 Camera Installation Environmental IP rating (dust and water ingress) IP66 & IP67 Operating temperature range -50 °C to 70 °C (-58 °F to 158 °F) continuous -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) cold start Storage Temperature range -55 °C to 85 °C (-67 °F to 185 °F) Humidity 0-95% relative...

  • Page 21: Basic Operation And Configuration

    IP Camera, ONVIF Profile S Compliant The FC-Series ID camera is an IP camera with a microprocessor inside that runs the camera firmware. When the camera is connected to the network it functions as a server; it provides services such as camera control, video streaming, network communications, and geo-referencing capabilities.

  • Page 22: Set Ip Address Using The Flir Discovery Network Assistant (Dna)

    From the PC connected to the camera network, use the DNA utility to discover and display the camera’s current IP address. Download the DNA utility (2.1.2.7 or later) from the FLIR Firmware & Software Downloads page at: http://www.flir.com/security/display/?id=73533. DNA.exe). All the units on Unzip the utility, then double-click to run the executable file ( the VLAN are discovered.

  • Page 23: Camera Bench Test

    Basic Operation and Configuration Camera Bench Test The camera offers both analog video and IP video, and since the camera can be powered by PoE+ or by a conventional power supply, there are several ways to bench test the camera. It is recommended that the installer test the camera using the same type of connections as in the final installation.

  • Page 24: Live Video Page

    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.
  • Page 25 This same web interface is used with various FLIR cameras—some are fixed, such as the FC-Series ID cameras, and some are pan/tilt cameras. The control panel may appear different for different FLIR cameras.

  • Page 26: Basic Camera Configuration

    Scene Preset may be preferable to the others. Analytics On/Off The FC-Series ID camera Intrusion Detection Analytics can be enabled or disabled from the Live Video page. Detection area and tripwire alarms must be setup prior to use.

  • Page 27: Server Menu

    Basic Operation and Configuration more information on setting or changing other camera parameters refer to the Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide (FLIR Doc #427-0030-00-28). 2.4.2 Server Menu When a user logs in as expert or admin, the Maintenance Server menus are available.
  • Page 28 Basic Operation and Configuration When the LAN settings are changed and the Save button is clicked, a pop-up message will appear to indicate the network interface must be restarted. Once the IP address of the camera is changed, the PC may no longer be on the same network and therefore may not be able to access the camera until the IP address on the PC is changed also.
  • Page 29 Basic Operation and Configuration Services Menu Date and Time: The Date and Time settings page is used to configure the date and time settings. The date, time, and time zone can be obtained from an NTP server, or can be entered manually. If NTP mode is selected, the NTP server information can be entered.
  • Page 30 Basic Operation and Configuration Msg Systems: Use the Msg Systems page to setup a connection to a mail server to send outgoing email notifications. If the email server is on a different network, ensure the IP default gateway and DNS servers are LAN Settings, pg.
  • Page 31 Basic Operation and Configuration Server Status: The Server Status page provides an indication of the current server status (either running or stopped) and buttons for starting or stopping the server or for rebooting the system. Toggle Server (Stop/Start) After making configuration changes, it is necessary to save the changes to the server (there is a Save button at the bottom of each configuration page).
  • Page 32 Basic Operation and Configuration 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. As shown below, the expert login can only configure the user login password. Add IP address As an additional security measure, limit which computers have access to the web browser interface.

  • Page 33: Thermal Imaging Overview

    Basic Operation and Configuration Thermal Imaging Overview The thermal camera makes an image based on temperature differences. In the thermal image, by default the hottest item in the scene appears as white and the coldest item is black, and all other items are represented as a gray scale value between white and black.

  • Page 34: Maintenance And Troubleshooting Tips

    Basic Operation and Configuration Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tips If help is needed during the installation process, contact the local FLIR representative, or call the appropriate support number listed at: http://www.flir.com/security/display/?id=71083. FLIR Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive selection of training courses to help get the best performance and value http://www.flir.com/...
  • Page 35 It may only be possible to perform this test when the camera is on a work bench rather than in its installed position. If the camera still does not produce an image, contact the FLIR dealer or reseller who provided the camera, or contact FLIR directly.
  • Page 36 Image too dark or too light By default the FC-Series ID camera uses an Automatic Gain Control (AGC) setting that has proven to be superior for most applications, and the camera will respond to varying conditions automatically.
  • Page 37 Basic Operation and Configuration The presets can also be selected from the Scene Presets in the Setup page. Refer to Thermal Image Setup, pg. 42 Available Scene Presets Eastern or Western Exposure Once installed, the camera may point directly east or west, and this may cause the sun to be in the field of view during certain portions of the day.

  • Page 38: Advanced Configuration

    Advanced Configuration In this chapter, additional setup and configuration settings related to the following topics are described: • Setting up the video streams to optimize quality and network performance • Optimizing the thermal image • Setting up detection areas for Analytics •...

  • Page 39: Video Setup

    Video: By default, two video streams are enabled for the camera: Video 0 and Video 1. Both video streams are available for viewing from a client program such as FLIR Latitude, a stand-alone video player, or a third-party VMS (including ONVIF systems).
  • Page 40 Advanced Configuration After making adjustments, scroll down to save your changes through power cycles. The parameters in the Encoding section will have a significant impact on the quality and bandwidth requirements of the video stream. In general it is recommended that the default values are used initially, and then individual parameters can be modified and tested incrementally to determine if the bandwidth and...
  • Page 41 Protocol (RTCP) and Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP). In the background, a “negotiation” takes place to establish a session between the client (such as FLIR Latitude, or a third party VMS or video player) and the camera. The ports which form a session are negotiated using a protocol such as RTSP.

  • Page 42: Thermal Image Setup

    Advanced Configuration 3.1.2 Thermal Image Setup In most installations it will not be necessary to change the thermal camera from the default settings. However in some situations, depending on weather, time of day and so on, it may be useful to make changes to the video image to enhance the image by modifying one or more of the parameters.
  • Page 43 Advanced Configuration AGC: The AGC parameters control the overall brightness, contrast, and determine how the overall video image appears. The default Histogram algorithm is suitable for most installations, but in some cases one of the other selections may provide a more appealing image, depending on personal preferences.
  • Page 44 Advanced Configuration Flat Field Correction (FFC): The FFC operation can correct for non-uniform responsiveness within the pixel array. A shutter activates inside the camera and provides a target of uniform temperature, allowing the camera to correct for ambient temperature changes and provide the best possible image.

  • Page 45: Video Analytics Setup

    Advanced Configuration 3.1.3 Video Analytics Setup The Analytics function of the FC-Series ID camera provides the capability to detect motion and classify detected objects as Human, Vehicle, or Object of Interest based on size and aspect ratio (height and width).
  • Page 46 Advanced Configuration Click the gear icon below the image to access Global Settings. There are three settings for sensitivity which control the threshold for detection (as well as false alarms): Low, Medium, and High. When set to low, the analytics will detect fewer objects (also fewer false alarms) than when set to high.
  • Page 47 Advanced Configuration With Area selected, click in the video to create the first corner of the area. Continue adding • corners (up to 16), then select Finish to complete the area. With Tripwire selected, click in the video to create the first point of the line. Continue to the •...
  • Page 48 Advanced Configuration • Set the near size aspect ratio for a person. Have a person walk around at the bottom of the area. Select the blue box at the bottom of the screen and drag to fit the subject. Click Save. •...

  • Page 49: Maintenance Menu

    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.
  • Page 50 Advanced Configuration The default TCP port for most FLIR IP cameras is 1001. This is the port number that a client program such as FLIR Latitude can use to communicate with the camera. If using an ONVIF-compliant VMS as a client, refer to VMS Remote, below.
  • Page 51 0 prevents the output from resetting automatically after a timeout. It can be reset with a client program such as FLIR Latitude; see also the Alarm Manager GPIO Output State Mode GPIO Output from Motion Alarm, pg.
  • Page 52 Advanced Configuration The illustration at the right shows the default settings for the output signal channel. The GPIO Name determines the output or input points on the GPIO connector. • The Output signal must be named gpio106 and allows setting an initial value. Click on the Save button to save any changed settings.
  • Page 53 Advanced Configuration Modules Menu This section describes the On Screen Display (OSD) page, and Alarm Manager page. Use the Video page to modify the video stream parameters that affect both image quality and transmission bandwidth. With the settings on the OSD page, it is possible to display text information (for example, camera name, date/time, etc.) as an overlay on the video.
  • Page 54 Analytics and/or GPIO Input. In these cases, the Alarm Source Server IP Address is set to the localhost value of 127.0.0.1 and the TCP port is the default 1001. Otherwise the address and port are set to an external server. For internal alarms, the FC-Series ID camera Alarm Source Device ID is set to 0.
  • Page 55 Actions such as Point, Load ScanList, Go To Preset, and Engage Radar Track would only be used with a pan/tilt camera and are not used with the FC-Series ID fixed camera. For the FC-Series ID, typically a rule will be configured to Send a Notification, Capture an Image, or generate an Output on the GPIO device.
  • Page 56 Advanced Configuration Video Analytics Alarm to Email: Shown at the right is an example of an alarm rule that causes an email notification (with a snapshot image) to be sent when a motion alarm occurs in Analytics Region 1 (Area or Tripwire). Creating Analytics Regions, pg.

  • Page 57: Files Menu

    Files menu on the left side of the page. Selected actions from the Configuration and Media Browser are described below. For camera firmware updates, download and install the FLIR Firmware Update Tool (FFUT) utility from the FLIR support web site (http://support.flir.com). The FFUT utility will automatically check for and download the latest firmware files.
  • Page 58 Advanced Configuration Media Browser: The Media Browser page shows all of the images captured by the camera as a result of an alarm action. The image files can be downloaded to another computer for backup. Select to preview Select to Refresh After selecting a file, the file will appear in the Preview window.

  • Page 59: Product Info Menu

    Use the Identification page to change the Friendly Name which appears in FLIR Latitude by default. You can also include the Friendly Name on the video On Screen Display, feeds and adjust its appearance on the OSD page (refer to 53).
  • Page 60 FLIR Systems, Inc. 6769 Hollister Ave Goleta, CA 93117 Corporate Headquarters FLIR Systems, Inc. 27700 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, OR 97070 Support: http://www.flir.com/security/display/?id=71083 Document: 427-0089-00-12 Version: 100 Date: July 2016...

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