2.1.1 Serial and/or IP Communications ...................16 2.1.2 Server Configuration ......................16 2.2 Camera Bench Test .........................16 2.2.1 Set IP Address using the FLIR Discovery Network Assistant (DNA) ......17 2.2.2 Log into the Camera Web Page ..................18 2.2.3 Live Video Page ......................19 2.3 Basic Camera Configuration ....................21...
References F-SERIES Camera Mechanical Interface Control Document (ICD) (FLIR Doc # 427-0030-00-19)—available from the FLIR website, provides further details regarding mechanical dimensions and mounting for the F-Series camera. 427-0030-00-12, Version 180...
F-Series Camera Installation Camera Overview The F-Series camera is both an analog and an IP camera. The video from the camera can be viewed over a traditional analog video network or it can be viewed by streaming it over an IP network using MPEG-4, M-JPEG, and H.264 encoding.
F-Series Camera Installation 1.4.2 Supplied Components The F-Series camera includes these standard components: • Fixed Camera Unit • Cable Glands and Spare Parts kit 1.4.3 Required Components The installer will need to supply the following items, which are specific to the installation. •...
F-Series Camera Installation 1.5.3 Camera Mounting F-Series cameras must be mounted upright on top of the mounting surface, with the base below the camera. The unit should not be hung upside down. The F-Series camera can be secured to the mount with three to five 1/4-20 threaded fasteners as shown below.
If non-standard cable diameters are used, you may need to locate or fabricate the appropriate insert to fit the desired cable. FLIR Systems, Inc. Heater Power does not provide cable gland inserts other than the inserts supplied with the system.
Ensure the camera is properly grounded. Typical to good grounding practices, the camera chassis ground should be connected to the lowest resistance path possible. FLIR requires a grounding strap anchored to the grounding lug on the back plate of the camera housing and connected to the nearest earth-grounding point.
Pelco D, RS-422 standard, 9600 baud rate, 8/1/none, and address 1. Note Typical Bosch systems operate using a biphase connection and the FLIR cameras do not accept biphase signals directly. It may be necessary to install a biphase converter in order to use the Bosch protocol.
F-Series Camera Installation Serial Communications Overview The installer must decide if the serial communications settings will be configured via hardware (DIP switch settings) or software. If the camera has an Ethernet connection, then generally it will be easier (and more convenient in the long run) to make configuration settings via software. Then configuration changes can be made over the network without physically accessing the camera.
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F-Series Camera Installation If the Software Override DIP switch is set to the software position (as it is by default), all of the other DIP switches will be ignored, and configuration changes must be made through software. If the switch is set to the hardware position, all configuration settings related to serial communications are made with the DIP switches, and changes that are made via software (with a web browser) will be ignored.
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F-Series Camera Installation Table 1-2: Dip Switch Settings—SW102 Settings Description Camera Control Protocol: This is the communication Bit 3 Bit 4 protocol selected for the system when operating over the Pelco-D serial port. The available protocols are Pelco-D and Bosch. Bosch Serial Communication Standard: This determines the Bit 5...
Once the camera is connected to a network and powered on, set camera network parameters using the FLIR Discovery Network Assistant (DNA) software, perform a bench test by using a web browser to view the video and control the camera, or view video in the local Network Video Management System (for example, FLIR Latitude).
Basic Operation and Configuration 2.2.1 Set IP Address using the FLIR Discovery Network Assistant (DNA) The F-Series camera is shipped with a static IP address: 192.168.250.116. Configuring the camera for IP communications generally involves the following steps: Step 1 Connect the Ethernet port of the camera to the existing IP camera network.
Basic Operation and Configuration 2.2.2 Log into the Camera Web Page Use a web browser to connect to the camera’s web server using one of three User Names: user, expert, or admin (the default passwords are user, expert, and admin respectively). The user login can be used to do the initial bench test of the camera.
NVR. If the live video is not displayed, refer to Help The Help menu displays software version information. If it is necessary to contact FLIR Technical Support for assistance, it will be helpful to have the information from this page on hand. For information about the camera including hardware part numbers and serial numbers refer to the Maintenance >...
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Basic Operation and Configuration Camera Control and Status In the lower left of the screen are two indicator lights: Control and Status. Initially the Control light is off, as in the image above, indicating the user is not able to control the camera immediately. When multiple users are connected to a camera, only one user at a time can issue commands to the camera.
Basic Operation and Configuration Perform IR NUC Calibration This button causes the camera to do a manual Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC) operation. The F-Series camera, by default, does an automatic NUC calibration as required based on changes in temperature. Toggle Scene Preset This button causes the IR camera to cycle through different image settings.
Basic Operation and Configuration 2.3.2 Setup Menu The Setup menu is used for GEO Settings, camera setup, and defining parameters for surveillance zones. When configuration changes are made with the web browser, the settings are saved to a configuration file. It is a good idea to make a backup of the existing configuration file prior to making changes, and another backup once the changes are finalized.
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Basic Operation and Configuration IR > AGC ROI The IR camera adjustments to the region of interest (ROI) determine what portion of the image is used by the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) algorithm. By default all of the pixels in the image are considered;...
Basic Operation and Configuration Contrast (Max Gain) can be used to increase contrast, especially for scenes with little • temperature variation (it may also increase noise due to increased gain). • Sharpness (DDE Gain) is used to enhance image details and/or suppress fixed pattern noise. Positive values increase Sharpness, while negative values soften the image and filter fixed pattern noise.
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Basic Operation and Configuration Server > Services > Date and Time The date, time, and time zone can be obtained from an NTP server, or can be entered manually. If the NTP mode is selected, the NTP server information can be entered. The NTP server address can be entered as a static address or can be obtained via DHCP.
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Basic Operation and Configuration Server > 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 and for rebooting the system. The Uptime section of the Server Status page shows how long the camera has been running, number of users, and the load on the camera processor.
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Basic Operation and Configuration Server > Security Options Use the Security Options page to restrict access through the camera web server to specific IP addresses and to set or change passwords. The admin login can change or set any password. The expert login can only configure the expert login password.
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Basic Operation and Configuration Sensor > Communications > Networking Sensor > Communications > Serial Remote Bosch settings Pelco-D settings Select protocol Save Toggle Server (Stop/Start) 427-0030-00-12 Version 180 March 2018...
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27. Several types of third-party Video Management Systems Refer to (VMS) are supported by FLIR IP cameras. Because these systems tend to evolve and change over time, contact the local FLIR representative or FLIR Technical Support to resolve any difficulties or questions about using this feature.
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By default, two video streams are enabled for the camera: Video 0 and Video 1. The 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.
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(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, a third party VMS, or video player) and the camera. The ports which form a session are negotiated using a protocol such as RTSP. A client typically requests a video stream using its preferred settings, and the camera can respond with its preferred settings.
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Basic Operation and Configuration Files > Firmware For camera firmware updates, manually install a firmware update file by first stopping the camera server, browsing to select the update file on your computer, and selecting Upload. The firmware files will be uploaded and installed. Stop server Files >...
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Basic Operation and Configuration In the Backup & Recovery section, click the factory.defaults Restore link to restore the camera to its factory settings. This file can not be modified or deleted, so it is always available. Use the Backup button to make a backup of your final settings. This will make a backup copy of the configuration file and store it locally on the camera.
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.
RCA connection inside the camera and determine if it produces an image. 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).
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When displaying video with FLIR Latitude or a VMS for the first time, the Windows Personal Firewall may ask for permission to allow the video player to communicate on the network. Select the check boxes (domain/private/public) that are appropriate for the network.
Serial Address: Decimal To Binary Conversion Note, the order of the switches 1-8 is the reverse of the binary digits. For example, for address 1 the binary equivalent is 00000001 and the left-most switch (switch1) is on. Address Conversion Table Address Sw 2 Sw 3...