Camera Placement; Bench Testing; Prior To Cutting/Drilling Holes; Camera Mounting - FLIR F Series Installation Manual

F-Series ID Camera Installation
1.3.5

Camera Placement

The F-Series ID camera should be mounted upright on top of the mounting surface. Adhere to all
local and industry standards, codes, and best practices.
For installations with multiple cameras with on-board video analytics, the fields of view of cameras
should overlap in order to remove all dead zones in which a camera cannot see a target "head to
toe". The camera's on-board analytics must be calibrated to detect targets. Refer to
Setup, pg. 38.
• Install the camera at a height of approximately 4 m (13 ft) or more.
• Typically direct the camera towards the ground with the maximum possible tilt angle (
ensure that the field of view includes as little of the skyline as possible.
• Ensure that cameras are mounted on stable mounts with minimal vibrations and maximal
resistance to wind.
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• The tilt angle ( is the angle between vertical and the center of the camera field of view.
1.3.6

Bench Testing

Connect the power, analog video, and Ethernet connections and confirm that the video is shown on
a monitor when the power is turned on. The IP address of the camera web server is shown on the
analog video for approximately 90 seconds after power is applied. For configuration and basic setup
information using the onboard web server, refer to
1.3.7

Prior to Cutting/Drilling Holes

When selecting a mounting location for the F-Series ID camera, consider cable lengths and cable
routing. Ensure the cables are long enough, given the proposed mounting locations and cable
routing requirements, and route the cables before you install the components.
Use cables that have sufficient dimensions to ensure safety (for power cables) and adequate signal
strength (for video and communications).
1.3.8

Camera Mounting

F-Series ID cameras must be mounted upright on top of the mounting surface, with the base below
the camera. The unit should not be hung upside down.
Verify both sides of the mounting surface are accessible.
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