Contents: Contents: Introduction Model Numbers & Specifications Conventions: Export Regulations: Limited Warranty: Warnings & Product Information: Key Feature Overview: Applications: Package Contents: Basic Configuration Typical Configuration Examples: Analogue cameras: IP cameras (Network Cameras): Using Web Encoders to Connect an Analogue Camera to a Network: Compatibility Information: Camera Control Cabling:...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing your new Sentinel imager from Iris. Sentinel cameras have been designed and built to operate in the harshest conditions to provide the very best imaging quality whether you are on the water, operating fire trucks, emergency service or military vehicles or permanently locating in hazardous environments.
Conventions: At various points within this guide, the following icons are used to illustrate important and/ or potentially dangerous information: INFORMATION: This symbol points out important information pertaining to the installation, operation and maintenance of the camera. WARNING: This symbol indicates a risk of damaging the camera or other items, or an important issue that may effect the operation of the camera.
Failure to comply with the export regulations of your jurisdiction could result in prosecution and severe penalties including imprisonment. Iris shall not be liable if any government export authorisation is delayed, denied, revoked, restricted or not renewed. Iris shall not be liable should the buyer contravene any international export restriction as outlined above or set out in law.
For products purchased through unauthorised dealers or online resellers, any warranty claims should be made against the seller and not Iris. Iris is not liable for any warranty claim made on products purchased through unauthorised vendor.
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THEN SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL IRIS BE LIABLE IN A CLAIM FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. ...
Warnings & Product Information: LEGAL NOTICE: In some jurisdictions it could be considered an invasion of privacy rights to take or publicly display photographs or videos of people or their vehicles using this product. It is your responsibility to know and comply with applicable laws and rights to privacy I your jurisdiction.
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Operating the camera or viewing the video input whilst the vessel is moving could cause a distraction and result in accidental collision resulting in property damage, injury or death. Iris Innovations cannot be held liable for any incidental, special, indirect or consequential damages whether resulting from the use, misuse or inability to use this product.
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The lens window has a protective coating which may suffer damage as a result of improper cleaning. To clean the lens window use a soft cotton cloth. Moisten with clean water if necessary. For further advise on cleaning the lens window, contact Iris Innovations.
Key Feature Overview: Here’s brief list of some of Sentinels Key Features: • Available in multiple formats to suit your requirements and budgets, • Single and Dual Payload Options • Thermal Imaging / Super-Low Light / Hi-Def IP and High Resolution Analogue Modules. •...
Package Contents: Please unpack your new Sentinel camera and check to make sure the following items are included in the box. If there are any items missing please contact your Iris dealer immediately: • The Manual (obviously ;-) • Sentinel Camera •...
Below is an example of a system with 2 controllers and 2 cameras. An IRISEXP0204 data expander has been used to manage the data cables, and an IRIS-HVR4 Recorder / Switcher has been used to manage the two video feeds.
IP cameras (Network Cameras): For IP models, cameras can be connected and control in a number of different configurations as shown below. IRIS946 CAT5 + 2 Core Cable Network Sentinel Ethernet Compatible MFD / PC Camera Umbilical Cable +12 / +24 VDC The example above shows a camera and an MFD connected to the same network via a network hub.
RS485 data from each controller hooks into the serial data distributor (IRIS- EXP0204) along with the additional cores from each of the IRIS946 cables. Iris are working with MFD manufacturers to integrate camera control into their user interfaces. Please refer to boat-cameras.com for updates as to when this feature will be available and upon which MFD models.
Certain IP Encoders also support RS485 connections specifically to drive PTZ cameras such as Sentinel but this feature will only work if it features in your MFD’s software. This is why Iris also include an RS485 serial data connection and composite feed output on each camera.
CCTV features, such as pan, tilt, user preset features etc, but do not include certain extended features supported by Iris cameras. Because of this, Iris have mapped their product specific features to certain user preset commands and to other modified Pelco-D commands.
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Running separate cables for power, video and data (or network cable and power for IP models) may not be possible or desirable. Therefore Iris supply optional combined cables to simplify installation and reduce costs.
POWER CONSIDERATIONS: Sentinel cameras can be powered from either +12 or +24VDC. Ensure the voltage reaching the camera is as close to the input range as possible. When choosing your power cable, consider voltage drop over distance and select a gauge of cable that will minimise any potential issues. Allow for a maximum power consumption of 36W.
Controllers are referred to as Inputs and cameras are referred to as outputs. If you require more than 2 controller inputs contact Iris for details of how to configure your system. Page 16 shows an example of how Serial Data Distributors can be used. In this example the system consists of IP cameras being controlled via RS485, and using a Serial Data Distributor to facilitate multiple controllers and cameras.
Connecting IP Cameras The IRIS-S9125 Umbilical Cable features a tail terminated in an RJ45 plug for network connectivity (see page: 18) to T568B conventions (see diagram below): A CAT5 coupler is included with your camera to facilitate connection to a CAT5 extension cable.
DVR/NVR: 1) CALL Preset 96 2) Use Left/Right to select the desired address. 3) Press IRIS CLOSE to save the address. This will automatically save the address and exit from the menu system. 4) Reboot the camera. By default all cameras will leave the factory set to Address 1.
Installation Installation Considerations It's important to fully consider the intended position of the camera and the desired fields of view prior to installation, in terms of how you are going to get cables to the position, will the camera be able to see the appropriate areas, will the camera interfere with any other fixture such as a doorway or walkway once it's fixed in place, or are there any obstructions behind the surface onto which the camera is to be installed.
Optically Clear Glass Window for Day Camera Thermal Camera Window Cowling Germanium Lens Contains Processor Circuit & Motors Base Section Contains Power Circuit Connector Diameter: 191mm Connect Umbilical Cable IRIS-S9125 IRISx95 Thermal Imaging / Daylight Dual Payload PTZ Camera in Standard (Desktop) Orientation.
IRIS595 or IRIS596 controllers or via a compatible MFD / ChartPlotter - sometimes via touch-screen controls depending on the make and model. Third party control methods may differ from Iris controllers. For details of compatible third party control interfaces please contact Iris Innovations. Control of extended features depends on the type of controller you are using, but is usually accessed via a menu system on the controller or third party device (MFD / Chart-plotter etc).
Extended Features: SET HOME POSITION: This feature lets you set the home position of the camera following install. Usually this is aligned with the bow of the boat or directly forward. The Home position is very useful for returning the camera to a specific point at the touch of a button, and is also used to calibrate the camera heading for tracking functions* and absolute referencing functions.* USER PRESETS: The camera has a built in memory that can be used to store up to 100 user ʻpresetʼ...
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With all thermal imaging cameras, if the thermal scene is flat (ie, similar temperature), the image may not appear as sharp as it could be. With Irisʼs ICE™ feature enabled, each pixel is analysed and where there are distinct differences in pixel colour, the cameras processor accentuates the contrast in order to provide a much more defined and clearer...
SENTINEL S418 IP CAMERA INTERFACE The IRIS-S418 model camera can be fully configured through a web browser such as Internet Explorer. Active-X needs to be allowed in your browser setup to properly via the User Interface and camera video. DEFAULT IP ADDRESS: The default IP address of the S418 is: 192.168.1.108...
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CAMERA LIVE WINDOW: Once logged in, the Live window will be displayed in your browser. Here you will see the live video from the camera as well as fully configure all aspects of the camera including network settings, video settings, motion alarm settings, streaming settings etc. For full details of the camera interface refer to the Advanced Set-Up guide. ...
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