Summary of Contents for OmniSense Ulysses mini
- Page 1 Compact dual payload marine thermal camera User Manual Part No: ULS-N640S, ULS-N640W Ver 2.0 Date: Mar 1, 2022...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 01 - Important information ..................3 1.1 For your safety ..........................3 1.2 Notices ............................4 02 - Introduction ......................5 2.1 Document information ....................... 5 2.2 What’s in the package ....................... 5 2.3 Optional accessories ......................... 6 2.4 Installation tools requirements ....................6 2.5 Getting to know the camera .................... - Page 4 5.5 Settings ............................32 5.5.1 Information ........................32 5.5.2 Device Access ........................33 5.5.3 Network Setup ......................... 35 5.5.4 Video ..........................36 5.5.5 Position ..........................37 5.5.7 Controller ........................... 41 5.5.8 Junction Box ........................43 5.5.9 NMEA ..........................44 5.6 Home/Standby ..........................45 06 - Day Camera ......................46 6.1 Menu .............................
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Page 5: Important Information
This product is intended for marine vessels not covered by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Carriage Regulations. Using the supplied cables as is Do not cut or extend all Omnisense Systems supplied cables unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual. -
Page 6: Notices
Omnisense Systems will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it if you were to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Omnisense Systems representative in your area. -
Page 7: Introduction
02 - Introduction Thank you for choosing the Ulysses Mini. The Ulysses Mini system comes with all the components ready to install (in most cases) and operate, making it the most user-friendly marine thermal camera system available. It is designed to integrate with many popular Multi- function Displays (MFDs) seamlessly. -
Page 8: Optional Accessories
2.3 Optional accessories The Joystick Controller, Riser, and a longer Camera Harness (100ft / 30m) can be purchased separately to be incorporated into a new or existing system as per your requirements. Joystick Controller Riser Camera Harness (100ft / 30m) 2.4 Installation tools requirements The following are additional tools and items required for installation that are not included in the package. -
Page 9: Getting To Know The Camera
2.5 Getting to know the camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Turret Camera (tilt +100˚... -
Page 10: Installation & Setup
03 - Installation & setup 3.1 Installation checklist The installation of the system will include the following tasks: 1. Planning your system setup 2. Prepared all required tools and items 3. Site the individual equipment 4. Route the cables 5. Create the opening for the Joystick Controller 6. -
Page 11: Layout & Location
The diagram should include the location of all components, cable types, routing, and length. This is the layout plan (Fig. 1) of how your Ulysses Mini system will be set up. Fig. 1... - Page 12 • Omnisense Systems products conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations. To minimize electromagnetic interference between equipment, we recommend that wherever possible, Ulysses Mini equipment and cables connected to it are: • at least 3ft (1m) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals. e.g., VHF radios, cables, and antennas.
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Page 13: Mounting The Camera Turret
3.4 Mounting the Camera Turret The Camera Turret holds the imaging module, optics, and Pan/Tilt platform. The Camera Turret can be configured to be installed ball-up (upright) or ball-down (upside-down) position. But, first, identify and select a position with a clear line of sight to the intended observation area. The mounting location should also be secure and free from excessive vibration. -
Page 14: Installing The Junction Box
Screws Detachable Cover Housing Base Fig. 4 3.5 Installing the Junction Box The Junction Box is the main interface that handles communication between the components. It also distributes the power supply to the Camera Turret and the Joystick Controller. The Junction Box consists of the housing base, a see-through polycarbonate cover, and two M5 studs secure it on each side of the box. - Page 15 1. Power 2. AV Analog Audio-Visual 3. Camera 4. Joystick Controller 5. MFD 6. HDMI 7. USB Fig. 6 8. NMEA 0183 9. Reset Button 10. LED Icons Fig. 5 Junction Box The Junction Box is the primary means to provide power to the Camera and Joystick Controller. It also serves as a hub for data transmission and interfacing point to other connected network devices (Fig.
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Page 16: The Joystick Controller
Fig. 8 3.6 The Joystick Controller The Joystick Controller (Fig. 8) is the physical controller for the camera system. It is meant to be panel mounted. If correctly installed, the top side of the Joystick Controller is waterproof and suitable for open deck installation. Identify and select an installation position that provides the best ergonomics for controller operation. -
Page 17: Connecting To Your Display Options
3.7 Connecting to your display options You can choose to display the video output of your Ulysses Mini to a supported MFD via IP (Ethernet) or HDMI to a Touchscreen monitor/MFD. We recommend using the HDMI option when using a higher resolution camera for better video performance. -
Page 18: Connecting To A Laptop/Desktop
3.7.2 Connecting to a laptop/desktop Connect an Ethernet cable from your PC to the Ethernet port on the Junction Box marked [Controller/MFD]. Then, on your web browser, enter the default IP address as indicated at the base of the turret and log in with the following: Username: admin Password: 12345 You can now access complete control of the Camera through the Web browser. -
Page 19: Connecting To An Analog Monitor
3.7.3 Connecting to an analog monitor Connect the AV analog cable to your analog monitor from the [AV] port in the Junction Box. The display will appear on the screen. Use the Joystick Controller to control the camera. You will require the Joystick Controller to operate the system for this setup option. 12V or 24V DC power supply Power cable... -
Page 20: Change Ip Settings
3.8 Change IP Settings If you cannot connect to the camera due to a different set of IP addresses, follow this step to configure the camera for Windows users. 1. Go to Settings, then click on Network & Internet. 2. Right-click on your Ethernet Network connected to the Junction Box and click on Properties (Fig. -
Page 21: Operations
04 - Operations 4.1 Powering-up The Ulysses Mini system automatically powers up when connected to your vessel’s power. 1. Ensure that you have connected the Camera Harness to the Camera Turret. 2. Ensure that your network cable and video output are connected, and your display is powered on. -
Page 22: Login To Camera
4.2 Login to camera You will need to log in when connecting the camera system to an MFD or PC/Laptop browser. Upon powering up, the login page will be displayed as shown below. Enter the password to access the user interface. The default password is “12345”. There are no requirements to log in if you use an HDMI or analog monitor. -
Page 23: Gyro Calibration
4.3 Gyro calibration The system will automatically initiate a gyro calibration sequence after powering up or waking up from Standby mode. A “gyro calibrating” message will be displayed on the screen when calibration is in progress. • If gyro calibration is successful, a “Gyro calibration successful” message will be displayed. -
Page 24: Thermal Display Image
4.4 Thermal display image The camera outputs can be displayed on a compatible Multi-function display (MFD), an HDMI monitor, or a desktop/laptop via a web browser. Take some time to familiarize yourself with the thermal image on your display. This would allow you to utilize the system effectively. -
Page 25: Operating The Camera
4.5 Operating the camera The camera functions can be accessed directly from your Multi-function Display (MFD), Touchscreen monitor, or web browser. If you are using an MFD Tap anywhere on the screen to display the Quick Menu and the Virtual Joystick. If you are using a web browser Use your mouse to click anywhere on the screen to display the Quick Menu and the Virtual Joystick. - Page 26 The display screen comprises of the following icons: Icon Description Camera Position Indicator The triangle segment inside the circle indicates which direction the camera is pointing with respect to the vessel. The scale and marker on the right show the camera’s tilt angle. Zoom Icon Displayed whenever the image is magnified from 1.0 to 4.0X.
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Page 27: Camera Control
4.6 Camera control The Virtual Joystick and/or the knob on the Joystick Controller (if purchased) controls all panning and tilting operations of your Turret and Camera. Use the Virtual Joystick or Joystick Controller to pan (turn left or right) and tilt (up or down) the camera to search and acquire a visual on your target. -
Page 28: Menu
05 - Menu Select to access the functions and settings of the camera. The list of menu icons will appear on the right of the screen. Select a menu icon on the display or Joystick Controller to access the respective function listed on the table below. Select from 6 different color palettes Color Palette See section 5.1 for more details... -
Page 29: Color Palette
5.1 Color Palette Select to access the Color Palette. Select your preferred color scheme from the 6 different color modes available. Tap or click anywhere on the screen to exit the menu. If using the Joystick Controller, select by moving the knob up or down. Color Feature White Hot... -
Page 30: Zoom
5.2 Zoom The Ulysses Mini features a fix-focus imaging sensor that can zoom into target objects with up to 4.0X magnification. • Select to activate the zoom slider. • Move the slider to the left or right to control the amount of magnification. -
Page 31: Brightness & Contrast
5.3 Brightness & Contrast 1. Select to activate the function. 2. Move the Brightness slider left or right to control the amount of brightness. 3. Move the Contrast slider left or right to control the amount of image contrast. 4. Select anywhere on the screen or press on the Joystick Controller to exit menu. -
Page 32: Radar Track
5.4 Radar Track Select to access Radar Track settings. Both [Stabilization] and [Heading Lock] modes are designed to maintain stability and quality of the image when encountering excessive movement. Heading Lock icon Blinking Radar Slave icon Stabilization Heading Lock Radar Slave Radar Target Track 5.4.1 Stabilization Stabilization mode provides dual-axis stabilization that enhances overall image stability. -
Page 33: Radar Slave (Slew-To-Cue)
5.4.3 Radar Slave (Slew-to-Cue) When interfaced with a compatible radar, the Radar Slave (Slew-to-Cue) function allows your camera to slew to the target azimuth on the cursor location. To activate Radar Slave mode, slide to the right. A blinking icon will appear at the top right corner of the screen. -
Page 34: Settings
6. LED 7. Controller 8. Junction Box 9. NMEA 5.5.1 Information The Information section provides an overview of the camera system configuration. Camera S/N : Ulysses Mini 0000001 Camera IP : 10.10.100.125 Orientation : Ball Up Junction Box : Installed... -
Page 35: Device Access
5.5.2 Device Access In this section, you can change the camera system’s default password and IP address. Password : 10 . 10 . 100 . 125 IP Address : Furuno Garmin Navico MFD Support : Network Setup Save & Reboot How to change the password 1. - Page 36 The system is compatible with most Furuno, Garmin, or Navico brand MFDs. The [MFD Support] is switched on by default. When you switch on the MFD and Ulysses Mini system, the MFD will automatically detect the camera and display the Ulysses Mini icon on the screen. You can launch the Ulysses Mini user interface (UI) by tapping/clicking on the icon.
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Page 37: Network Setup
5.5.3 Network Setup In this section, you can manually configure the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for your camera unit. Change the settings accordingly if they cause IP address conflict with other devices in your network. IP Address : . -
Page 38: Video
5.5.4 Video In the Video section, you can change the Frame Rate (fps), Bitrate, and Video Output Format. IP Frame Rate There are three different video frame rates options: 3, 6, or 9. Selecting any of the options will activate it immediately. IP Bitrate Adjust the bitrate using the slider if you’re having trouble with the video quality. -
Page 39: Position
5.5.5 Position In this section, you can change the Camera Orientation and set the Home Position. The Camera Turret will park the sensor lens down into park position when in Standby mode. When your Camera Turret is mounted in the ball-up (upright) position, the sensor lens will face down. - Page 40 Set Home Position The system has a function that allows you to preset your preferred offset pan and tilt position of the camera when the [Home] option is activated. To utilize this function: 1. At the Set Home Position field, select [Set]. 2.
- Page 41 5.5.6 Function Fx Key This function allows you to program a shortcut key to the button. Select from one of the available functions: Home, NUC, Standby, or Radar to activate. Home Standby Fx Key: Radar Stabilization...
- Page 42 The camera is pre-installed with variable color LED lighting. Select the preferred color from the seven-color preset. For customization of the lighting’s color, select the last color icon and adjust the slider for [Red], [Green], and [Blue] accordingly. To change the intensity of the LED, simply shift the slider for [LED Brightness]. LED Color: Custom Color : LED Brightness :...
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Page 43: Controller
5.5.7 Controller In this section, you can connect to the Joystick Controller(s), set the IP address, and adjust the background lighting of the Joystick Controller(s). CONTROLLER Scan Controller S/N : ULS-OMS-CR-091905 IP Address : 10 . 225 . 225 LED Color : Custom Color : LED Brightness : Connecting to the Joystick Controller... - Page 44 CONTROLLER Back Controller S/N. 091905 Joystick Controller’s serial number Select this to connect to the Joystick Controller Connecting additional Joystick Controller(s) The system is designed to connect to additional Joystick Controller(s). To connect additional Joystick Controller(s) to the camera system network, simply repeat the steps mentioned above. Changing the Joystick Controller’s IP address If the Joystick Controller’s IP address is causing conflict with other equipment in the network, you can change the IP address manually.
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Page 45: Junction Box
5.5.8 Junction Box In this section, you can view the Junction Box serial number and IP address. In addition, you can change the Junction Box’s IP address and set the NMEA baud rate. CONTROLLER JUNCTION BOX NMEA Junction Box S/N : 00190046 IP Address : 10 . -
Page 46: Nmea
5.5.9 NMEA This function allows the camera system to be connected to the NMEA equipment through an Ethernet connection) This allows you to activate the Slew-to-Cue capability of the camera system. To activate the function, slide to the right. CONTROLLER JUNCTION BOX NMEA NMEA :... -
Page 47: Home/Standby
5.6 Home/Standby The [Home/Standby] function allows you to wake, park, or return the turret to home position. • Selecting [Home] will set the turret back to the preset home position. • Selecting [Standby] will park the turret. The lens will be stored either to face down (ball- up) or face up (ball-down). -
Page 48: Day Camera
06 - Day Camera When you are in the Day Camera mode, you may select to access the camera’s functions and settings. The list of menu icons will appear on the right of the screen. Select a menu icon on the display or use the Joystick Controller to access the respective function listed on the table below. -
Page 49: Menu
6.1 Menu Select to access the functions and settings of the camera. The list of menu icons will appear on the right of the screen. Select a menu icon on the display or Joystick Controller to access the respective function listed on the table below. The Color Palette function is not applicable in Day Camera mode. -
Page 50: Zoom
6.2 Zoom The Day Camera features the ability to zoom into the target object with up to 48X magnification. • Select to activate the zoom slider. • Move the slider left or right to control the amount of magnification. •... -
Page 51: Brightness & Contrast
6.3 Brightness & Contrast • Select to activate the function. • Move the Brightness slider left or right to control the amount of brightness. • Move the Contrast slider left or right to control the amount of image contrast. • Select anywhere on the screen or press on the Joystick Controller to exit menu. -
Page 52: Settings
6.5 Settings Except for the Video’s Advanced Settings, the rest of the settings are similar to the thermal camera. Please see section 5.4.1 for details. 6.5.1 Video Advanced Settings Video’s Advanced Settings allows users to adjust the image quality based on the prevailing lighting conditions. - Page 53 Dynamic Contrast Improvement(DCI) : Dynamic Range Compression(DRC) : White Balance : Hue/Saturation : Dynamic Contrast Improvement Dynamic Contrast Improvement allows automatic or manual adjustments of contrast settings according to the environment in order to provide better image contrast. • Slide right to activate the function or slide left to deactivate.
- Page 54 Dynamic Range Compression Dynamic Range Compression improves image quality in high contrast lighting conditions. It allows the camera to balance the contrasting light for a clearer image. • Slide right to activate the function or slide left to deactivate. • Move the Bright enhance or Dark enhance slider left or right to adjust the image for better contrast.
- Page 55 White Balance White balance adjusts the camera’s color sensitivity to match the prevailing color of light. • Slide right to activate the function or slide left to deactivate. • Move the Red or Blue slider left or right to adjust the image. White Balance Dynamic Contrast Improvement(DCI) : Red:...
- Page 56 Hue / Saturation Hue/Saturation filter allows adjustment of hue and saturation of the image. • Slide right to activate the function or slide left to deactivate. • Move the Hue or Saturation slider to the left or right to adjust the image. Hue / Saturation Dynamic Contrast Improvement(DCI) : Saturation:...
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Page 57: Joystick Controller
07 - Joystick Controller The 8 buttons provide display controls on the Joystick Controller and the Virtual Controller on the web browser. Press the button once to access the menu items. Use the joystick to select and cycle through the options available. Joystick Menu navigation and camera control Enter... - Page 58 Joystick Controller icon description Below is the description of each icon for further understanding. Move the joystick to pan and tilt the camera Joystick Navigate through the menu items Adjust Zoom/Focus, Brightness & Contrast Enter Press to confirm a selection Press to display the options available Menu See chapter 5 for more details...
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Page 59: Maintenance
• exposed to temperatures above 85°C or below -40°C 8.3 Service and maintenance This product contains no user-serviceable components. With the exception of regular cleaning, please refer all maintenance and repair to Omnisense Systems. Unauthorized repair will void the manufacturer’s warranty. -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
09 - Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Omnisense Systems representative. Problem/Error Possible causes Possible solution Indications Junction Box No power to the Check that the power is switched on. - Page 61 Unable to use Improper connection Check to confirm MFD capability with this the Slew-to-Cue function and that the RSD sentence is selected Function in the MFD menu. Check the NMEA 0183 connections, make sure that the cables have been secured into place and that the polarity for both TX and RX is connected correctly.
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Page 62: Specifications
10 - Specifications General Thermal Camera Color Camera Sensor Type 640 X 480 8.5m 17um uncooled microbolometer 1/2.5” Exmor R STARVIS CMOS Field of View 24° X 18° (Mini) 18° X 12° (Mini+) 35.4º x 20º (Wide) 9º x 5.2º (Tele) Zoom Continuous electronic zoom to 4X HyperZoom 8X / E-zoom 6X... - Page 64 Omnisense Systems USA Inc 1881 West State Road 84, Bldg. 1 Unit 102 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33315, United States T: +1 (954) 316-6230 E: enquiries@omnisense-systems.com omnisense-systems.com...