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Installation Guide FC-Series AI FC-Series AI Installation Guide - Revision 100 - September 2023 This document does not contain any export-controlled information.
All installers and integrators are encouraged to take https://www.flir.com/support-center/training/ advantage of the training offered by Teledyne FLIR; visit for more information. For safety, and to achieve the highest levels of performance from the camera system, always follow the warnings and cautions in this manual when handling and operating the camera.
(18-30 Vac or 12-32 Vdc or PoE 54 Vdc). If the camera is not connected to a PoE+ switch, it can be powered by a PoE+ injector; for example, Teledyne FLIR P/N 4210755. The maximum Ethernet cable run is 100 meters including the PoE+ power supply. Installations using PoE+ power and IP video require only a single Ethernet cable from the camera.
1.3.2 Camera Accessories The following accessories are available for purchase from Teledyne FLIR. • PoE+ power supply (PN 4210755) - For powering a single FC-Series AI camera using PoE+. In addition to PoE+ power and communications, the power supply provides surge protection. It complies with IEEE 802.3at.
Camera Installation • 6-conductor alarm I/O cable (optional) • PoE+ power supply or PoE+ switch, if not using Vac or Vdc power • Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable for PoE+, communications, and IP video • Coaxial RG-59/U cable with BNC connector at the camera end, if using analog video •...
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Camera Installation Figure 1-1: Bottom Mounting Holes Figure 1-2: Top Mounting Holes If using two 1/4-20 fasteners in the center of base, the maximum depth of the fastener should not exceed 12.5 mm (0.5 in). If using four M5 x 0.8 fasteners, the maximum depth of the fastener should not exceed 10.0 mm (0.4 in).
Camera Installation Figure 1-3: Rear Cable Bend Radius 1.3.7 Camera Mounting with Concealed Cable Wall Mount The FC-Series AI camera can be secured to the optional Concealed Cable Wall Mount with four M5 x 0.8 threaded fasteners to the bottom of the camera. Use Loctite 222 low strength threadlocker for Concealed Cable Mount Accessory, pg.
Camera Installation Sunshield mounting screws (x3) Cover mounting screws (x4) Figure 1-5: Sunshield Mounting 1.3.9 Removing the Cover Cover mounting screws (x4) To access the electrical connections and install the cables, it is necessary to temporarily remove the top cover of the camera housing.
Camera Installation Camera Connections Figure 1-7: FC-Series AI Camera Connectors Table 1-1: FC-Series AI Camera Connectors Connector Connection Analog video 3-pin power terminal Vac or Vdc Local storage of image files up to 512 GB microSD card slot (card not included) Ethernet PoE+, communications, IP video 6-pin terminal J5...
Notes • Teledyne FLIR recommends using the DNA tool to discover the camera on the network. Version 2.3.0.33 or higher supports FC-Series AI cameras, does not require a license to use, and is a free download from the product's web page at https://www.flir.com/browse/security/thermal-security-cameras/.
Camera Installation Configure the Camera for Networking Using the DNA Tool Step 1 Run the DNA tool (DNA.exe) by double-clicking . The Discover List appears, showing compatible devices on the VLAN and their current IP addresses. User guide Click to sort Select IP Setup Select a filter Right-click...
Camera Installation Note Insert the cables through the cable glands on the enclosure before terminating and connecting them. In general, terminated connectors will not fit through the cable gland. If a terminated cable is required, it is possible to make a clean and singular cut in the gland seal to install the cable. 1.4.5 Connecting Power The camera can be powered with a conventional Vac or Vdc power supply, rather than PoE+.
Camera Installation 1.4.6 Alarm I/O Connections J3 (not in use) Input—When the camera senses an external switch Ethernet closure that completes the circuit between J5 pins 4 and 5, an input signal is generated for alarm management. For information about how to configure alarms, see the user guide.
Camera Installation 1.4.7 Ethernet Connect a shielded Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable to the RJ45 connector. If using PoE+ to supply power to the camera, connect the other end of the cable to a PoE+ switch or PoE+ injector. Otherwise, connect the cable to a network switch. 1.4.8 Camera Grounding The unit is intended for outdoor installation.
Camera Installation Gland nut Cable entry holes Ground Figure 1-12: Cable Routing To ensure a water tight seal when using the supplied rear cable gland, cable dimensions must be within the minimum and maximum as described in Table 1-3. Concealed Cable Mount Accessory Do not route cables through the bottom of the camera unless the concealed cable wall mount (PN 4129742) is used.
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Camera Installation Step 3 Use a 3 mm hex key to Seal plate Panel mount gland seals (x4) loosen the four captive screws and remove the seal plate, o-ring, Gland plug and plug. installed Plug Figure 1-14: Seal Plate Removed Step 4 Using four M5 x 16mm screws, attach the wall mount to the wall, and then pull the cable(s)
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Camera Installation Step 10 Push the cable back through the gland seal so that the seal extends down not up, as shown in the illustration below. Wrong Correct Caution! When replacing the cover, make sure the ground wire between the cover and the camera body is completely inside the o-ring groove.
Camera Installation Camera Specifications Array Format 640 x 512 (17 µm pixel pitch) Detector Type Long-life, uncooled VOx Microbolometer Spectral Range 7.5 to 13.5 µm Focus Athermalized, focus-free AI models: <25 mK @ 25°C (77°F) for f/1.0 Sensitivity AI - R models: <35mK @ 25°C (77°F) for f/1.0 Model Field Of View (Focal Length - F/#) Thermal...
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Camera Installation 2.2 kg (4.75 lb): all models except FC-610 - AI & FC-610 - AI - R FC-608 - AI & FC-608 - AI - R Weight with Sunshield FC-610 - AI & FC-610 - AI - R: 2.4 kg (5.25 lb) FC-608 - AI &...
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Teledyne FLIR LLC Antennvägen 6 PO Box 7376, SE-187 15 Täby Stockholm County, 187 66 Sweden Support: https://support.flir.com/ Document: FC-Series AI Installation Guide Version: 100 Date: September 2023 This document does not contain any export-controlled information.
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