Basic Operation And Configuration; Ip Camera, Onvif Profile S Compliant; Serial And/Or Ip Communications; Server Configuration - FLIR PT-602CZ Installation Manual

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Basic Operation and Configuration

This chapter provides basic information on how to operate the PT-602CZ 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 individual product web page at
https://www.flir.com/browse/security/thermal-security-cameras/
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.
Refer to
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. 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, the installer should 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.
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.
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IP Camera, ONVIF Profile S Compliant

Serial and/or IP Communications

Serial Communications Settings - Hardware DIP Switches, pg.

Server Configuration

Camera Bench Test

for a listing of supported VMS clients.
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