FLIR H Series Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 H-Series Thermal Night Vision Camera Operator’s Manual Document Number: 431-0003-01-10 Revision: 160 March 2012 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
- Page 2 This product is protected by patents, design patents, patents pending, or design patents pending. If you have questions that are not covered in this manual, or need service, contact FLIR Commercial Vision Systems, Inc. customer support at 805.964.9797 for additional information prior to returning a camera.
- Page 3 Important Instructions and Notices to the User: Modification of this device without the express authorization of FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. may void the user’s authority under FCC rules to operate this device. Note 1: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction........... 1 H-Series Camera Features . - Page 6 H-Series Operator’s Manual March 2012 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Page 7: Introduction
1 Introduction The H-Series handheld thermal imaging camera lets law enforcement officers see clearly in total darkness, giving them the information they need while making quick decisions, enhancing mission effectiveness, maximizing operational capabilities, and improving officer safety. The H-Series camera provides a Vanadium Oxide (VO ) micro bolometer giving excellent, high-fidelity thermal imagery with the detail necessary for cutting edge performance. -
Page 8: H-Series Camera Features
1—Introduction H-Series Operator’s Manual 1–1 H-Series Camera Features • Micro bolometer sensor for excellent image quality and clarity • Hot Shoe—Provides convenient power input and video output. • Choose the 19 mm lens with 24° field of view or for longer- range surveillance a 65 mm lens with 7°... -
Page 9: Detection Range
H-Series Operator’s Manual 1—Introduction 1–2 Detection Range The illustration below shows the comparative range performance of the H-Series camera with different lens configurations. The data is based on detecting and recognizing a man 1.8 meters tall (and one- half meter wide). 19 mm 440 m Detection Lens... -
Page 10: Cautions
1—Introduction H-Series Operator’s Manual 1–3 Cautions Do not disassemble the camera enclosure. Disassembly can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty. Keep the compartment covers closed to avoid exposing the cameras electronics to water or debris. Do not point the camera directly at extremely high-intensity radiation sources, such as the sun, lasers, arc welders, etc. -
Page 11: Getting Started
2 Getting Started The H-Series cameras shown below are available with the features, options, and accessories described in this manual. HS-324 with 19 mm Lens Focus Ring HS-307 with 65 mm Lens 431-0003-01-10, Revision 160 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com... -
Page 12: Shipping Kits
2—Getting Started H-Series Operator’s Manual 2–1 Shipping Kits Refer to the packing list enclosed with your camera shipment to determine the actual contents of your camera package. • HS-324/HS-307 (Patrol version) Camera In addition to the camera, Quick Start card, Operator’s manual, and Documentation/Training CD or DVD;... - Page 13 H-Series Operator’s Manual 2—Getting Started • HS-324/HS-307 Pro (Command version) Camera In addition to the camera, Quick Start card, Operator’s manual, and Documentation/Training CD or DVD; the following items are included in the camera package: Neck Lanyard Carrying Pouch USB Cable Hot Shoe SD Card Rechargeable...
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Page 14: Options And Accessories
2—Getting Started H-Series Operator’s Manual 2–2 Options and Accessories 2× Optical Extender for 19 mm lens: Note The 2× Optical Extender is not waterproof and should not be used in wet environments. The attachable 2× Optical Extender lens doubles the range of performance when needed, without sacrificing the... -
Page 15: Operating Your H-Series Camera
3 Operating Your H-Series Camera 3–1 Camera Features and Controls × Display White hot/ zoom Capture Power Brightness Black hot Eyepiece Lens cap Adjustable 19 mm only Diopter SD Card door Hot Shoe power contacts Hot Shoe/ Tripod mount Battery door 431-0003-01-10, Revision 160 1.800.561.8187... -
Page 16: Installing The Sd Card And Batteries
3—Operating Your H-Series Camera H-Series Operator’s Manual 3–2 Installing the SD Card and Batteries The batteries must be installed and charged before using your camera. Also install the SD card at this time. 1. Remove the small SD card door. No tools are required. This will help when removing the battery cover. -
Page 17: Charging The Camera
H-Series Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your H-Series Camera 3–3 Charging the Camera The batteries in the camera must be fully charged prior to use. If not fully charged or if the recommended batteries are not installed, the battery status indicator may not accurately reflect the remaining battery life. -
Page 18: H-Series Power Management
3—Operating Your H-Series Camera H-Series Operator’s Manual 3–4 H-Series Power Management Your H-Series camera is equipped with a power management system that provides up to five hours of continuous operation and up to five days of standby time between battery charges. To make the best use of the camera and to assure it is always ready when you need it, it is important to understand the basic power states of the camera. - Page 19 H-Series Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your H-Series Camera Power States • There are three power states: Off, On, and Standby • The initial power-on Bootup process between the Off state and the On state takes about 90 seconds (fast flashing red state LED).
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Page 20: Buttons And Controls
3—Operating Your H-Series Camera H-Series Operator’s Manual 3–5 Buttons and Controls Power Button Changing between the Off, On, and Standby power states is controlled by the Power button. The table below describes how the camera moves between states. From Method State State Press the Power button for 1 second. - Page 21 Use this button to capture snapshots (in JPEG format) or video clips (in AVI format). The files are stored on the integrated SD card. AVI files are viewable via the FLIR Viewer Utility included on the H-Series resource CD. •...
- Page 22 3—Operating Your H-Series Camera H-Series Operator’s Manual Still Frame Capture and Store—To capture and store a single still image of what is currently being shown in the display, momentarily press the Capture button. The thermal image will momentarily freeze and the following icons will appear in the display: The SD Card Memory Gauge indicates how much memory is left on the SD card.
- Page 23 H-Series Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your H-Series Camera White/Black Hot Button Use this button to toggle between the two video options. In the default White Hot mode, hotter objects appear as white or light grey. In the Black Hot mode, hotter objects appear as black or dark grey.
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Page 24: Batteries
NiMh batteries that were supplied with your camera. It is recommended that you use these batteries in all but emergency situations. Note Replacement batteries are available online from FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. Battery Status Indicator–While the camera full charge is On, a battery status indicator is always shown in the corner of the display image. -
Page 25: Sd Card Door
H-Series Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your H-Series Camera 3–7 SD Card Door The SD Card door is located on the bottom of the camera in front of the battery compartment. The SD card, the USB connector, and the Auto- Standby Enable switch are located under the door. - Page 26 3—Operating Your H-Series Camera H-Series Operator’s Manual SD Card Capacity and Type The HS-324/HS-307 Pro (Command version) model camera supports storing images and video on standard 1-Gb and 2-Gb SD cards or up to 32-Gb on SDHC cards. If a card is inserted into an HS-324/HS-307 (Patrol version) model, it will be ignored unless the camera software detects a valid upgrade file.
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Page 27: Auto-Standby Operation
H-Series Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your H-Series Camera 3–8 Auto-Standby Operation Auto-Standby is a feature of the H-Series camera that helps to guard against draining the batteries prematurely by inadvertently leaving the camera on. Auto-Standby puts the camera into the Standby state if the following three conditions are met: •... -
Page 28: The Hot Shoe
3—Operating Your H-Series Camera H-Series Operator’s Manual 3–9 The Hot Shoe Note The Hot Shoe is not waterproof and should not be used in wet environments. The Hot Shoe provides the connections to power the camera for continuous operation or charging the Power batteries;... -
Page 29: Installing The Shuttered Eyepiece
H-Series Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your H-Series Camera 3–10 Installing the Shuttered Eyepiece The shuttered eyepiece keeps light from coming out of the viewfinder display. Pressing your eye up against the eyepiece opens the shutter. The shutter closes automatically. The eyepiece fits into a groove Groove for eyepiece around the display housing. -
Page 30: Bayonet Lens Mounting System
3—Operating Your H-Series Camera H-Series Operator’s Manual 3–11 Bayonet Lens Mounting System The HS-324 camera is equipped with a robust bayonet mounting system to allow for field-interchangeable optics options and future accessories. As shipped, the HS-324 camera comes with a lens- cover assembly mounted on the bayonet mount. -
Page 31: 2× Extender (19 Mm Only)
H-Series Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your H-Series Camera 3–12 2× Extender (19 mm only) Note The 2× Optical Extender is not waterproof and should not be used in wet environments. The 2× Optical Extender, compatible with both HS-324 and HS-324 Pro (Command version) camera models, provides the user the ability to see twice as far and/or enhance the resolution of objects in the field of view. -
Page 32: Hand Position
3—Operating Your H-Series Camera H-Series Operator’s Manual 3–13 Hand Position The H-Series camera is designed for use in a wide variety of applications and environments and by a wide range of users. Individual preference and lens configuration will determine the most comfortable hand position. -
Page 33: Installing Software Upgrades
3–14 Installing Software Upgrades Your H-Series camera may require software upgrades during it’s lifetime. The upgrade process requires an SD card loaded with the upgrade file. After receiving the upgrade file from FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc., load it onto your SD card. Caution! During a software installation, the camera must remain powered on. - Page 34 3—Operating Your H-Series Camera H-Series Operator’s Manual 7. To check the current installed version of software, place the camera in standby, then turn on while looking in the upper right corner of the display for the software version number, as shown below.
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Page 35: Technical Data
Thermal Sensitivity, Wave- <50 mK @ f/1.0, 7.5 - 13.5 μm band Detector Type VOx Microbolometer Image Processing FLIR Proprietary Digital Detail Enhancement Focus, Zoom × Fixed focus, 2 electronic zoom Video Output NTSC or PAL composite video; RCA jack 4–2... -
Page 36: Environmental
4—Technical Data H-Series Operator’s Manual 4–3 Environmental Ratings (not including the Hot Shoe IP-67, Submersible, 1 meter drop or the 2× Optical Extender) Operational Temp. -4°F – 140°F (-20°C – 60°C) 4–4 Physical HS-324 Weight (incl. lens) 1.59 lb. (721 g) with batteries; add 0.7 lb. ×... -
Page 37: Additional Features: Pro (Command Version) Model
H-Series Operator’s Manual 4—Technical Data 4–6 Additional Features: Pro (Command version) Model Still Image Storage, SD, SDHC (up to 32-Gb) card, × Format JPEG; 320 240 resolution Video Storage, SD, SDHC (up to 32-Gb) card, × Format 240 AVI 4–7 Range Detection HS-324/with 2×... - Page 38 4—Technical Data H-Series Operator’s Manual March 2012 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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