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User’s manual FLIR A50/A70 series Distributed by: Sie haben Fragen oder wünschen eine Beratung? Angebotsanfrage unter +49 7121 / 51 50 50 oder über info@datatec.eu...
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Important note Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all instructions, warnings, cautions, and legal disclaimers. Důležitá poznámka Před použitím zařízení si přečtěte veškeré pokyny, upozornění, varování a vyvázání se ze záruky, ujistěte se, že jim rozumíte, a řiďte se jimi.
Disclaimers 1.1 Legal disclaimer For warranty terms, refer to https://www.flir.com/warranty. 1.2 U.S. Government Regulations This product may be subject to U.S. Export Regulations. Send any inquiries to export- questions@flir.com. 1.3 Patents This product is protected by patents, design patents, patents pending, or design patents pending.
Safety information WARNING Applicability: Class B digital devices. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur- suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Safety information CAUTION Do not use too much force when you clean the infrared lens. Damage to the infrared lens or to the anti- reflective coating of the lens can occur. For cleaning, refer to 17 Cleaning the camera. CAUTION Applicability: Cameras where you can remove the lens and expose the infrared detector.
Notice to user 3.1 Register your camera Register your camera to receive an extended warranty and other related benefits. To register the camera, go to www.flir.com/register. To access the registration form, you must log in to your FLIR account or sign up for a new account.
Notice to user 3.6 Documentation updates Our manuals are updated several times per year, and we also issue product-critical notifi- cations of changes on a regular basis. To access the latest manuals, translations of manuals, and notifications, go to the Down- load tab at: http://support.flir.com In the download area you will also find the latest releases of manuals for our other prod-...
Customer help 4.1 General Do not hesitate to contact our Customer Support Center if you experience problems or have any questions. For customer help, go to http://support.flir.com. 4.2 Submitting a question To submit a question to the customer help team, you must be a registered user. It only takes a few minutes to register online.
Introduction The Smart Sensor and Image Streaming cameras of the FLIR A50/A70 series offer un- matched power and flexibility to tailor effective thermal monitoring that improves quality, productivity, maintenance, and safety. • The Smart Sensor cameras analyze the images and then deliver a result to the user. Use Modbus TCP, Ethernet /IP, or ONVIF to integrate the cameras into industrial sys- tems (HMI/SCADA, VMS, NVR), or use the REST API to transfer data from the cam- era to a web interface or to an application on the internet.
Introduction 5.1 Example system overviews 5.1.1 Early fire detection Figure 5.1 Hot spot detection, self-combustible material on conveyor belt 1. Coal mine conveyor belt. 2. FLIR A50/A70 Smart Sensor camera. 3. Ethernet connector, X-coded. 4. Power I/O connector, A-coded. 5. Digital output to a programmable logic controller (PLC). 6.
Camera parts Figure 6.1 View from the rear Figure 6.2 View from the front 1. Power/error indicator LED (blue/red). For details, see section 16 Indicator LEDs and factory reset button, page 54. 2. Ethernet communication indicator LED (green). 3. Antenna. 4.
Camera installation Prior to installing the camera, the recommendation is to set it up on an existing network with a DHCP server, and then use the FLIR IP Config software to detect the camera on that network. The FLIR IP Config scans for cameras automatically and you can identify your camera by the MAC address printed on a label on the back of the camera.
Mechanical installation The camera unit has been designed to allow it to be mounted in any position. It has mounting interfaces on all sides, but not on front or back. For details, see 14 Mechanical drawings, page 50. WARNING Do not use screws that are too long. Damage to the camera will occur if you use screws that are too long.
RTSP Streams It is possible to establish streaming sessions with the Smart Sensor, the Advanced Smart Sensor, and the Advanced Image Streaming cameras of the FLIR A50/A70 series. The following URLs can be used: • rtsp://<IP>/avc/ • rtsp://<IP>/mpeg4/ • rtsp://<IP>/mjpg/ •...
Camera web interface 10.1 Supported browsers The camera web interface supports the following browsers and versions: • Google Chrome 77 and higher, • Microsoft Edge 17 and higher, • Mozilla Firefox 69 and higher. Note Microsoft Internet Explorer is not supported. 10.2 Login Log in to the camera web interface by using the IP address of your camera.
Camera web interface 1. Tabs Available tabs depend on user type; • An admin sees the Camera, Administration, Settings, and Library tabs. • A user sees the Camera, Settings, and Library tabs. • A viewer sees the Camera tab. 2. Live image This is where the live image is presented of what the camera is currently targeting.
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Camera web interface 10.4.1.2 Box A box measurement tool can show the minimum temperature, the maximum temperature, and the average temperature within a selected area of the image. It is possible to have up to ten boxes and masks at the same time. To add a box measurement tool, follow this procedure: 1.
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Camera web interface 3. To configure Settings for the tool, click next to the tool in the Active measure- ments section. This displays the Settings dialog box. 3.1. To change the label of the tool, change the Mask name. 3.2. To select what measurement results to display, use the Maximum, Minimum, and Average check boxes.
Camera web interface 2. In the image, click to insert the starting point of the polyline. Move the pointer and click to insert the next point. Continue until you have the desired shape. Finish by clicking Confirm. The tool is labeled with a number, and it is also displayed in the Ac- tive measurements section.
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Camera web interface When an alarm is triggered, the camera can perform one or more tasks, e.g. save an im- age or video sequence to camera memory, or send the image/video by e-mail to prede- fined recipients or to an FTP site. The camera can also further trigger a variety of external devices, using the digital output.
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Camera web interface 10.4.2.2 Setting an alarm based on the digital input To configure an alarm based on the digital input, follow this procedure: 1. In the Active Measurements section, click the plus sign under Add alarm next to the digital input result to be used for the alarm.
Camera web interface 5. In the Action section, select which actions the camera will perform when an alarm is triggered: Digital OUT Outputs a digital pulse. Also, type a pulse length (in millisec- onds) in the Pulse time box. E-mail Automatically sends the captured Image, Result, or Video to the recipients defined in Settings >...
Camera web interface 10.4.3.1 Global parameters The global parameters are shown in the bottom right corner of the screen, below the Ac- tive measurements section. To change the global parameters, follow this procedure: 1. In the bottom right corner of the screen, click to select the parameter to change. 2.
Camera web interface • Visual: The camera displays the visual image captured by the visual camera. • FSX (Flexible Scene Enhancement): The camera displays the thermal image with en- hanced image details. This image mode is useful when higher contrast is required, for example when the camera is used in a surveillance application.
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Camera web interface • Below Applies a contrasting color (blue) to all pixels with a temperature below the specified temperature level. • Interval Applies a contrasting color (yellow) to all pixels with a temperature between two speci- fied temperature levels. To configure an isotherm, follow this procedure: 1.
Camera web interface 10.4.6 Auto-adjust region By using the Auto-adjust region feature it is possible to select an area of the image, and then have the colorization of the image adjusted based on the temperatures within that selected area. To configure an auto-adjust region, follow this procedure: 1.
Camera web interface 10.4.8 MSX alignment For correct alignment of the thermal and visual images, the camera needs input on the distance to the objects of interest. Note that this is only required for the FLIR A50/A70 cameras with 29° and 51° lenses, since MSX is not supported by cameras with 95° lenses.
Camera web interface Vertical flip Horizontal + vertical flip To change the flip setting, follow this procedure: 1. On the toolbar and in the View modes section, click to flip the image horizontally or click to flip the image vertically. 10.4.12 Full screen view To view the image in full screen, follow this procedure: 1.
Camera web interface 10.4.17.1 Saving a preset To save the current camera setup, follow this procedure: 1. In the Active measurements section, click Save preset. 10.4.17.2 Loading a preset To load a saved preset file, follow this procedure: 1. In the Active measurements section, click Load preset. The standard Windows Open dialog box appears.
Camera web interface After enabling the service, also click Apply to initialize it. When enabled, settings for the ONVIF users can be managed. • ONVIF users This section controls the ONVIF users and credentials, and it is only accessible if the ONVIF service is active.
Camera web interface 3. Click Apply. 10.5.7.2 Wireless The Wireless connection can be set to Off, Server mode, or Client mode. In Server mode, you configure the camera itself to act as a wireless server allowing other devices to connect, such as mobile phones or tablets. This is useful in situations where no other network exists.
Camera web interface 4. Browse to the location of the firmware file, select the file, and then click Open. 5. Click Upgrade firmware. 6. When the upgrade is completed, restart the camera. 10.5.9 SNMP settings Use the SNMP settings page to enable and disable Simple Network Management Proto- col (SNMP).
Camera web interface 3. In the Folder box, type the path to the folder where you want to save the notifications. This can be useful if you have multiple cameras connected to the same FTP server. 4. In the User and Password boxes, type the credentials for FTP access. 5.
Camera web interface 8. In your MQTT client of choice, set up a subscription for the topic corresponding to the information of interest. The topics will be updated when the data is updated, for ex- ample; if you subscribe to the topic FLIR/ec501-xxxxxx/alarm1, your MQTT client will receive an update when alarm1 is triggered and then another update when alarm1 criteria are no longer fulfilled.
Camera web interface 10.7 Library tab Note The Library tab is only available for the admin and user roles. Under the Library tab you can view and manage saved images and videos from alarms and snapshots. When downloading multiple images or videos, a pop-up window will ap- pear.
Pin configurations Section A—A Wire colour Black Green Purple Yellow Pink Orange Figure 11.4 Cable M12 to pigtail Brown White Grey Light blue Blue 11.3 RS232/RS485 connector Configuration RS232_TXD alt RS485A RS232_RXD alt RS485B Chassie GND Not Connected Figure 11.5 Male A-coded M8 RS232/RS485 connector #T810579;...
A-series connection board The A-series connection board is an accessory that can be used to test functionality and digital connections to/from the camera. Figure 12.1 A-series connection board For schematics and connection examples, see the next pages. #T810579; r. AB/78918/78918; en-US...
Software supported byFLIR A50/ A70 series cameras For a list of supported software, see the online documentation for the FLIR A50/A70 camera series: http://support.flir.com/resources/9s26/. #T810579; r. AB/78918/78918; en-US...
EU Declaration of conformity [See next page] #T810579; r. AB/78918/78918; en-US...
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Täby, Sweden July 07, 2021 AQ320438 CE Declaration of Conformity – EU Declaration of Conformity Product: FLIR AXX series including A50 and A70 Name and address of the manufacturer: FLIR Systems AB PO Box 7376 SE-187 15 Täby, Sweden This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. The object of the declaration: FLIR AXX series (Product Model Name FLIR-A8990).
Indicator LEDs and factory reset button For location of the indicator LEDs and the factory reset button, see Figure 6.1 View from the rear, page 12. 16.1 Power/error indicator LED and factory reset button Note Do not hold down the factory reset button when connecting the camera to power. Factory reset button Indicator LED status Explanation...
Cleaning the camera 17.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items Use one of these liquids: • Warm water • A weak detergent solution Equipment: • A soft cloth Follow this procedure: 1. Soak the cloth in the liquid. 2. Twist the cloth to remove excess liquid. 3.
About calibration 18.1 Introduction Calibration of a thermal camera is a prerequisite for temperature measurement. The cali- bration provides the relationship between the input signal and the physical quantity that the user wants to measure. However, despite its widespread and frequent use, the term “calibration”...
About calibration purposes, most users do not have it. Non-measuring devices that are used for imaging only do not need temperature calibration. Sometimes this is also reflected in camera ter- minology when talking about infrared or thermal imaging cameras compared with ther- mography cameras, where the latter are the measuring devices.
About calibration Calibration is also a prerequisite for adjustment, which is the set of operations carried out on a measuring system such that the system provides prescribed indications corre- sponding to given values of quantities to be measured, typically obtained from measure- ment standards.
About FLIR Systems FLIR Systems was established in 1978 to pioneer the development of high-performance infrared imaging systems, and is the world leader in the design, manufacture, and mar- keting of thermal imaging systems for a wide variety of commercial, industrial, and gov- ernment applications.
About FLIR Systems France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and the USA —together with a worldwide network of agents and distributors—support our internation- al customer base. FLIR Systems is at the forefront of innovation in the infrared camera industry. We antici- pate market demand by constantly improving our existing cameras and developing new ones.
About FLIR Systems The staff of the ITC are also there to provide you with any application support you may need in putting infrared theory into practice. 19.3 Supporting our customers FLIR Systems operates a worldwide service network to keep your camera running at all times.
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