Installation; Outdoor Installation; Lens Mounting; Selecting The Proper Lens - FLIR CF-5212 User And Installation Manual

5 Installation

Follow the instructions below for indoor and outdoor installation of the camera.
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Outdoor Installation

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Initial Camera Configuration
5.1 Outdoor Installation
Read the instructions provided in this chapter thoroughly before installing the camera. Following are
additional considerations for outdoor installation
For outside wiring installation, always use weatherproof equipment, such as boxes,
receptacles, connectors, etc.
For electrical wiring, use the properly rated sheathed cables for conditions to which the cable
will be exposed (for example, moisture, heat, UV, physical requirements, etc.).
Plan ahead to determine where to install infrastructure weatherproof equipment. Whenever
possible, ground components to an outdoor ground.
Use best security practices to design and maintain secured camera access, communications
infrastructure, tamper-proof outdoor boxes, etc.
All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local regulatory requirements

5.2 Lens Mounting

Before installing your camera, install the camera lens.
Note:
The camera lens is sold separately and should be selected to match the needs of the scene and to
optimize the use of the camera capabilities. See

Selecting the Proper Lens

DC Auto Iris vs. Manual Iris Lens
A DC auto iris lens is required when operating the camera in Auto Iris exposure mode. Auto iris mode
is recommended for use in indoor environments with mixed lighting sources, where the main source is
fluorescent lighting and natural lighting enters the scene through windows and other exposed areas. In
all other cases, Auto Shutter exposure mode is recommended. The camera can operate in one of the
following three exposure modes: Manual (using set values for shutter and iris), Auto Iris, and Auto
Shutter. Auto Shutter and Manual modes do not require an auto iris lens. A manual iris lens can be
used instead.
Setting the Camera's Focal Length
Focal length determines the scene's viewing angle, or, in other words, the dimensions of the scene which
will be generated by the camera. The trade-off for focal length is between the width of the scene and the
magnification of objects appearing in the scene. The longer the focal length is, a narrower scene will be
achieved, while the size of objects will increase. Greater size means that more pixels will be used to
represent each object, and greater level of details will be present.
April 25, 2017
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Mounting and Lens Accessories.
CF-5212/CF-5222 User and Installation Guide
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Lens Mounting
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Mounting Instructions
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