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Basic Operation and Configuration
This chapter provides basic information on how to operate the PT-Series HD camera. A bench test can
be used to verify camera operation before the camera is configured for the local network. This chapter
also provides general configuration information.
2.1
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. The
communications protocol used is an open, standards-based protocol that allows the server to
communicate with a video management client, such as FLIR Latitude or with a third-party VMS client,
including systems that are compatible with ONVIF Profile S. These clients can be used to control the
camera and stream video during day-to-day operations. Refer to the Manuals section of the FLIR
Support web page (http://www.flir.com/security/display/?id=71083) for information on configuration of
some specific VMS clients.
2.1.1
For a camera that is installed in a legacy-type CCTV network using analog video, the camera may
commonly be controlled with serial communications. The serial cable from the camera will be
connected to a keyboard/joystick device, or to a video switch, encoder, or DVR that has a serial
communication port. In this case the installer may want to configure parameters such as the address of
the camera, the baud rate, and so on. These parameters can be set through software using a web
browser. The parameters can also be set using DIP switches when IP communications are not used.
2.1.2
It may be necessary for the installer to make a limited number of configuration changes to the camera
server, such as setting the IP communication parameters, setting new login passwords, as well as
some scene specific parameters. For example, each camera comes from the factory with the same
default IP address, so adding more than one camera to an IP network requires each camera to be
configured with a different IP address. On the other hand, many of the configuration parameters will
remain unchanged from the factory default settings.
2.2
Since the camera offers both analog video and IP video, it is recommended that the installer test the
camera using the same type of connections as the final installation. If using analog video and serial
communications in the final installation, also test the IP communications when performing the bench
test. If any image adjustments are necessary, they can be done using a web browser over the IP
connection, and saved as power-on default settings.
When the camera is turned on, the Analog Visible Video temporarily shows the IP address of the
camera web server.
PT-602CZ HD Only—The thermal imager is cooled by a integral Stirling cooler (also known as a
cryocooler) which starts automatically when the camera is powered on. The cryocooler makes an
audible noise when operating, and requires up to 8 minutes to cool the detector down to its operating
temperature. When cooling down, the thermal video image shows a blue screen with the note:
Unit cooling, kindly wait.
427-0075-01-12, Version 110
IP Camera, ONVIF Profile S Compliant
Serial and/or IP Communications
Server Configuration
Camera Bench Test
November 2017
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