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Trademark and patents notice FLIR, Instalert, Infrared Everywhere, The World’s Sixth Sense and ClearCruise are registered or claimed trademarks of Teledyne FLIR LLC. All other trademarks, trade names, or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective owners.
CHAPTER 1: IMPORTANT Warning: Ensure safe navigation INFORMATION This product is intended only as an aid to navigation and must never be used in preference to sound navigational judgment. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all the current information needed for safe Safety warnings navigation, and the captain is responsible for their prudent use.
Warning: PoE isolation coupler Caution: Do not open the unit Some networks require an inline Power over Ethernet (PoE) The unit is factory sealed to protect against atmospheric isolation coupler to be fitted before the camera can be humidity, suspended particulates and other contaminates. connected to the network.
EMC installation guidelines • Rinse the lens with fresh water to remove all dirt particles and salt deposits, and allow to dry naturally. FLIR equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic • If any spots or smears remain, very gently wipe the lens window with Compatibility (EMC) regulations, to minimize electromagnetic interference a clean microfibre cloth or soft cotton cloth.
It is important that you register your product to receive full warranty benefits. Teledyne FLIR LLC declares that the following products are in compliance Your unit package includes a bar code label indicating the serial number of with the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU: the unit.
2.1 Document information Camera (Single Payload) Description M332 (9 Hz) — (E70528) • 24° Field of View (FOV) This document contains important information related to the installation • 320px thermal sensor resolution and operation of your FLIR product. The document includes information to help you: M332 (30 Hz) —...
2.3 Additional system components 2.5 Operation instructions M300 Series thermal cameras can be used in conjunction with the following For detailed operation instructions for your product, refer to the optional items, available separately from FLIR: documentation that accompanies your display.
• 12 V or 24 V dc power. M300 (dual payload) The M300 Series dual payload variant is a maritime camera equipped with a visible and thermal imaging system, for use on nearly any kind of vessel. Dual payload cameras have 2 separate imaging cores: •...
For an overview of the camera’s video connection options, refer to: p.44 — Video connections 4. Pan assembly. The M300 Series system has the following key functions and features: • IP connectivity to simplify installation and system integration. • 6 simultaneous video outputs, including 2 visible and 2 thermal digital streams.
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Power connections are not shown in this illustration. The camera, display and Ethernet network switch require their own dedicated power connections. The JCU-2 is powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE), using an optional PoE injector. Item Description M300 Series camera Digital video (HD-SDI) monitor, available separately from third-party retailers...
3.3 Control options 3.4 Display options The following illustration shows the different options available for controlling The following illustration shows the different options available for displaying the camera. the camera’s digital and analog video feeds. These options are not exclusive; the camera can be controlled from more All video feeds are available simultaneously.
3. Digital video monitor: via a HD-SDI connection directly to the camera (or identically, and certain devices in a network may not necessarily support a HDMI connection via a converter, available separately from third-party multicasting. retailers). 4. Analog video monitor: via a composite analog video connection 3.6 Enabling multicasting available on the camera’s power cable.
3.8 Compatible multifunction displays Some multifunction displays (MFDs) may support camera control options via an ONVIF (Profile S) compatible video / camera application. The range of control options available will be dependent on the support that the MFD manufacturer has developed for the dedicated video / camera application. Refer to your MFD manufacturer for information on whether your display is compatible with the camera.
6.1 Warnings and cautions Important: Before proceeding, ensure that you have read and understood the warnings and cautions provided in the following section of this document: p.9 — Important information Warning: Potential ignition source This product is NOT approved for use in hazardous/flammable atmospheres.
• Mounting surface — ensure the product is adequately supported on a Note: secure surface. Refer to the weight information provided in the Technical Where constraints on the installation prevent any of the above specification for this product and ensure that the intended mounting recommendations, always ensure the maximum possible separation surface is suitable for bearing the product weight.
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from water ingress, fouling and sun damage to cables and connections. If a cutout is required in the mounting surface to accommodate the cables, and it is not possible to ensure a weather-tight and protected environment, consider mounting the camera using the supplied riser and routing the cables through the riser sidewall.
7.1 Tools required 9. ( ) Marine grade sealant. The following tools are required for installation: Note: ) Items are only required when removing the optional riser sidewall hatch. For more information, refer to: p.36 — Removing the riser sidewall hatch 7.2 Camera orientation The camera can be mounted in 2 orientations informally known as “Ball-up”...
Ball-down (upside down) mounting: rotating the front 7.3 Camera mounting cover Inserting the studs into the camera base If you intend to mount your camera in the ball-down (upside down) mode, you must first rotate the camera’s front cover so that the drain hole is facing The supplied threaded studs are provided pre-coated with threadlocker.
Removing the riser sidewall hatched area Replacement threaded studs The supplied threaded studs are provided pre-coated with threadlocker. If If a mounting surface cutout which is weather-tight and protected from water the supplied threaded studs are not long enough to accommodate all the ingress, fouling and sun damage cannot be created to accommodate the fixings and the thickness of the mounting surface, obtain longer replacement camera cables, the cables can alternatively be routed through the riser...
Mounting the camera ball-up 1. Use the supplied mounting template to drill the holes for the camera base (or riser, if used), and the cables. Use these instructions to mount the camera unit in the “Ball-up” (upright) 2. Place the camera seal on the bottom of the camera, carefully aligning mounting position.
10. Add a regular check to ensure that weight bearing mountings, risers and fixings remain secure and without signs of wear or damage to your routine vessel maintenance schedule. Mounting the camera ball-down Use these instructions to mount the camera unit in the “Ball-down” (upside down) mounting position.
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• Loop the cables round within the riser base so that they can be threaded through the bottom of the riser and into the cable routing hole drilled in the mounting surface; or: • Loop the cables round within the riser base so that they can be threaded through the removed riser sidewall hatched area.
8.1 Connections overview Connector Suitable cables 1) Power / NMEA 0183 / Composite • Right-angled power supply cable Physical connectors available on the camera, and suitable connections video (supplied) and cables. Connects to: • 12 / 24 V dc power supply •...
Orientation of right-angled connectors Note: When making connections using the supplied right-angled power and The cables should be routed to a dry area of the vessel for connection. network cables, ensure that you orient the connectors correctly with respect Alternatively you must ensure that all connections are water tight. to the thermal camera base.
Strain relief • Ensure that any non-FLIR cables are of the correct quality and gauge. For example, longer power cable runs may require larger wire gauges to Use adequate strain relief for cabling to ensure that connectors are protected minimize voltage drop along the run. from strain and will not pull out under extreme sea conditions.
9.1 Video connections Connector Video format 1) Composite video BNC Analog PAL / NTSC composite video — The camera supports multiple video formats, and is capable of providing connector on camera’s on dual-payload cameras, this video feed different video feeds to multiple devices, simultaneously. power cable is user-selectable between visible and Furthermore, with the dual payload camera variants you can use a...
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Connector Video format Important: When streaming digital IP video to multiple devices via the RayNet 2) RayNet (Ethernet) Supported codecs: (Ethernet) connector and a network switch, it may be necessary to set Secondary digital IP video • H264-encoded digital video stream the [Enable Multicast] option to “Yes”, in the Camera Settings menu.
9.2 Video and network cables 9.4 HD-SDI isolation transformer A range of cables is suppled with the camera to cover typical connection When connecting the camera via HD-SDI, to prevent potential grounding scenarios. You may need to purchase additional cables to complete your issues, an HD video isolation transformer should be fitted to the HD-SDI installation.
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HD video isolation transformer, available separately (part number: 4142057). HD-SDI video cable (BNC connectors) (3 m / 9.8 ft.), supplied with camera — connected to the M300 Series camera. Note: If you wish to extend the length of a video cable connected to your product, refer to: p.110 —...
10.1 NMEA 0183 overview Note: Any combination or all 3 of these NMEA messages can be enabled; when The NMEA interface allows the camera to communicate with radar, more than one type is enabled, the system processes RSD first, then GPS, or other third-party devices using the National Marine Electronics BWC, and finally TTM.
10.2 NMEA 0183 connection Positive (+) / NMEA 0183 devices can be connected to your camera using the NMEA Input / negative 0183 wires on the supplied Power/Video/NMEA 0183 cable. Item Device Cable color Port output 2 NMEA 0183 ports are available: Camera White Input...
Ethernet device. For a high speed connection, ensure that equipment is connected to your network switch via an available gigabit port. Item Description M300 Series camera Compatible MFD, available separately Network connections...
Right angled RayNet (Ethernet) to RayNet (Ethernet) cable (3 Item Description m / 9.8 ft), 1x supplied with camera M300 Series camera RayNet (Ethernet) to RJ45 adapter cable (120 mm / 4.7 in.), 1x supplied with camera Digital video (HD-SDI) monitor, available separately from...
HD-SDI connections. Failure to install an inline HD video isolation transformer may invalidate the camera’s warranty. For more information, refer to: p.47 — HD-SDI isolation transformer requirement Item Description M300 Series camera Digital video (HDMI) monitor, available separately from third-party retailers Network connections...
Camera control is provided by a JCU (available separately). Item Description M300 Series camera Analog video monitor, available separately from third-party retailers Joystick control unit (JCU-2), available separately Ethernet network switch, available separately RayNet (Ethernet) to RJ45 adapter cable (120 mm / 4.7 in.),...
Single-camera system with direct connection to a Web Item Description browser M300 Series camera The network connection scenario illustrated below is primarily intended for Analog video monitor, available separately from third-party configuration and diagnostic purposes. retailers Joystick control unit (JCU-2), available separately Ethernet network switch, available separately RayNet (Ethernet) to RJ45 adapter cable (120 mm / 4.7 in.),...
PoE injector (provides power to JCU-2), available separately Item Description M300 Series camera Laptop (or another Ethernet-connected device running a Web browser), available separately from third-party retailers Joystick control unit (JCU-2), available separately Ethernet network switch, available separately RJ45 to RJ45 Ethernet cable, available separately RayNet (Ethernet) to RJ45 adapter cable (120 mm / 4.7 in.),...
Laptop (or another Ethernet-connected device running a Web browser), available separately from third-party retailers Digital video monitor, available separately from third-party retailers M300 Series camera Joystick control unit (JCU-2), available separately Compatible MFD, available separately Ethernet network switch, available separately...
camera and the core of the network, even as the number of destination devices increases. This reduces the traffic strain on network infrastructure, and makes it easier to plan and manage predictable bandwidth requirements. However, multicasting is not suitable for all systems, and there are a number of important considerations to make before implementing multicasting in your network: •...
12.1 Power connection Description Connects to 5) Inline fuse Waterproof fuse holder containing Power must be supplied to the camera from an appropriate power source. a suitably-rated inline fuse (refer to Inline fuse and thermal breaker Power connection requirements ratings). •...
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possible and more than 1 item of equipment shares a breaker, use Important: individual inline fuses for each power circuit to provide the necessary • When planning and wiring, take into consideration other products in your protection. system, some of which (e.g. sonar modules) may place large power •...
Implementation — direct connection to battery Suitable for a vessel with a common RF ground point. In this scenario, the power cable’s drain wire should be connected to the vessel’s common ground point. Battery connection scenario B: Suitable for a vessel without a common grounding point. In this case, the power cable’s drain wire should be connected directly to the battery’s negative terminal.
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to a single local point (e.g. within a distribution panel), and then this point connected via an appropriately-rated conductor to the vessel's RF common ground point. An RF ground point is typically a circuit with a very low-impedance signal at Radio Frequency, connected to the sea via an electrode immersed in the sea, or bonded to the inner side of the hull in an area that is underwater.
CHAPTER 13: CAMERA CONTROL OPTIONS AND STATUS ICONS CHAPTER CONTENTS • 13.1 Camera control options — page 67 • 13.2 Camera image — page 67 • 13.3 Camera control — page 71...
13.1 Camera control options • Experiment by looking for hot objects (such as people) compared to the colder surroundings. There are a number of different ways of controlling the camera remotely. • Experiment with the camera for daytime viewing. The camera can provide improved daytime viewing in environments where traditional video camera •...
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Icon Description Icon Description [Thermal Indicates that the Thermal Camera feed is being controlled [Home] Indicates that the camera is in the home position. The icon Camera] by a connected JCU. flashes when a new home position is set. [Lock Zoom] Locks the zoom factor of the camera to the active payload, [Visible Indicates that the Visible Camera feed is being controlled...
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Icon Description Icon Description [NMEA] Indicates that the NMEA feature is enabled. [Scene: One of four scene presets (Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Contrast] settings), optimized for providing visibility to small moving For more information refer to objects. p.98 — NMEA (Radar Tracking) [Power This symbol is displayed to indicate that the camera is Down]...
You may find it beneficial to experiment with the different scene For further information, refer to the ‘Flir Maritime presets to discover the best preset to use for different conditions. M300 Series Camera Horizontal Stabilization’ article Thermal camera color modes found on the FLIR Technical Support Center website: https://flir.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5798...
13.3 Camera control • WhiteHot / BlackHot • RedHot / RedHot Inverse Pan, tilt and zoom • Fusion / Fusion Inverse The camera controls allow for pan (azimuth) and tilt (elevation) of the • FireIce / FireIce Inverse camera, as well as zoom (magnification) of the thermal image. You may find it useful to experiment with this option to find the best setting to suit your needs.
• A compatible multifunction display: see p.23 — Compatible multifunction displays For further information, refer to the ‘Flir Maritime M300 Series Home & For- ward Position Setting’ article found on the FLIR Technical Support Center • A JCU remote keypad: see website: https://flir.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5823/kw/m300...
CHAPTER 14: CAMERA OPERATION VIA WEB BROWSER CHAPTER CONTENTS • 14.1 Web browser user interface overview — page 74 • 14.2 Setting up a network connection to the camera — page 74 • 14.3 Logging in to the Web browser user interface — page 75 •...
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is a protocol that helps the camera identify itself to other network devices. M300 Series cameras are network devices that communicate over an Ethernet network using Internet Protocol (IP). Using a Web browser, you Note: can view the camera’s video feed, control the camera, and change the...
b. configured to detect UPnP devices. For Windows 7, 8, and 10: Go to [Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Advanced sharing settings]. Check that the option to [Turn on network discovery] is selected. 3. The camera is automatically added to the list of devices located by your IP device, and is named according to the camera part number, and serial number (for example: E70353 1234).
First time login To log in: 1. Go to the camera’s Web page by: After successfully logging into the Web interface for the first time, you will be prompted to enter a new secure password for future use. • Entering the camera’s IP address directly into the address bar of your Web browser, OR: Password requirements •...
14.4 Video feed After logging in to the camera’s Web interface, you can view the live image from the camera’s current video stream. From the top right menu you can: • Change between the visible and thermal streams using the [V] and [T] icons.
MVA: • [Park Camera] — The camera will pan and tilt to its predefined Park position. The park position can be defined using the Web browser Settings Options user interface. For further information, refer to the following section: p.73 — Camera operation via Web browser •...
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Settings: Settings Options Settings Options • On Save current settings as defaults • Activate • Off Restore settings from defaults • Activate Note: Restore factory settings • Activate Applies to dual payload cameras only. Settings (Advanced image): Polarity • RedHot Settings Options •...
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Settings (User interface): Settings (Surveillance): Settings Options Settings Options Interface language • English Scan width • Small • Español • Medium • Türkçe • Large Pilot mode • On Scan speed • Slow • Off • Medium Display icons • Minimal •...
14.7 Camera settings menus 14.8 Camera settings You can access different camera settings menus on the left side of the Video: video stream. The settings contained in these menu pages can be used to Settings Options configure your camera. Video profile •...
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Settings Options Settings Options Enable Multicast • No Auto Exposure Mode • Full Auto • Yes • Manual • Shutter Priority Note: • Iris Priority When enabled, the Multicast setting reduces Exposure Comp • On the total amount of network traffic on your system by simultaneously distributing •...
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Settings Options Settings Options Brightness Compensation • Very Dark Initialize Lens • Select • Dark Focus to Infinity • Select • Standard Autofocus Push • Select • Bright Aperture — High Sensitivity • On Compensation Level • Low • Off •...
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Settings Options Settings Options • Manual Zoom • Zoom out • Auto • Zoom in • Ext. Sync Visible Zoom • Enabled FFC Period (Seconds) • Enter Value • Disabled • Apply Home Position • Go to Temp Change (0.1 °C) •...
14.9 System settings Video Analytics: Settings Options You can access the following advanced camera settings and diagnostic Enable • None information by selecting [System Settings] at the bottom of the screen. • Visible • Network • Thermal • Date & Time •...
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1. Log into the camera’s Web interface. For more information on logging in, refer to: p.75 — Logging in to the Web browser user interface 2. From the Web Interface [Homescreen], select [System Settings] from the bottom left of the screen. 3.
15.1 JCU operation 15.3 JCU-2 controls overview You can access and change the camera OSD (On-Screen Display) settings The camera can be controlled with a JCU-2. via a connected Joystick Control Unit (JCU). Note: Via a connected JCU, you can: •...
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Item Description Item Description [POWER] [JOYSTICK] • Press to cycle JCU-2 display brightness [Dim > Normal > To Manage Camera Bright]. • Twist to zoom camera. • Press and hold to wake camera or enter power menu. • Push fore / aft to tilt camera. [COLOR] •...
UPB mappings apply to individual cameras rather than to specific JCU-2 keypads. This means that, if you are using a single JCU-2 keypad to control two M300 Series cameras, UPB number 1 could be configured to initiate a different action on each camera.
16.1 Overview You can view the camera’s video feed and also control the camera by using a MFD equipped with a MJPEG codec supported Web browser. Some MFDs may also support further control options via a dedicated video / camera application, which must be compatible with ONVIF (Profile S). The range of camera control options available will be dependent on the support that your MFD manufacturer has developed for their video / camera application.
17.1 Overview Important: Weather conditions can cause the target’s temperature, luminance, The Marine Video Analytics (MVA) feature alerts you when “non-water” contrast or chrominance to be below a detectable range in relation to the objects are identified in the scene. Boats, obstacles, and navigation markers background image.
• [Payload] — select which payload to adjust settings for: 2. Scroll through the menu and select [MVA]. 3. From the drop-down menu, select the payload you want [Object – [Visible] Detection] enabled for: [Visible (VIS)], [Thermal (IR)] or [Both]. –...
18.1 NMEA 0183 overview Note: Any combination or all 3 of these NMEA messages can be enabled; when The NMEA interface allows the camera to communicate with radar, more than one type is enabled, the system processes RSD first, then GPS, or other third-party devices using the National Marine Electronics BWC, and finally TTM.
18.3 Enabling NMEA 0183 via the camera’s on-screen display You can enable NMEA 0183 using the camera’s on-screen display and a connected JCU. 1. Press the [Menu] button on the connected JCU to open the on-screen display menu. 2. Scroll through the menu and select [NMEA] to toggle NMEA On / Off. When NMEA is enabled it will display a radar symbol on the camera feed.
19.1 Service and maintenance 3. Clean the camera lens. • Rinse the lens with fresh water to remove all dirt particles and salt This product contains no user serviceable components. Please refer all deposits, and allow to dry naturally. maintenance and repair to authorized FLIR dealers. Unauthorized repair •...
CHAPTER 20: SYSTEM CHECKS AND TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER CONTENTS • 20.1 Thermal camera troubleshooting — page 104 • 20.2 Teledyne FLIR Maritime product support and servicing — page 105 System checks and troubleshooting...
20.1 Thermal camera troubleshooting Possible causes Possible solutions Camera is in The camera will not display video if it is in Standby Problems with the thermal camera and their possible causes and solutions Standby mode. mode. Use the camera controls (either the thermal are described here.
You can obtain this product information using the menus within your product. Servicing and warranty Teledyne FLIR offers dedicated service departments for warranty, service, and repairs. Don’t forget to visit the Teledyne FLIR website to register your product for extended warranty benefits: http://customer.flir.com/Warranty/EndUser- Registration.
21.1 Physical specification 21.3 Environmental specification Specification Specification Dimensions: Camera: Operating temperature: -25 °C to +55 °C (-13 °F to 131 °F) • Base diameter: 222.2 mm (8.7 in.) Storage temperature: -30 °C to +70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F) •...
21.4 Video specification Specification Video: • Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels (progressive scan) • IP digital video format: H264-encoded IP video stream, compatible with ONVIF Profile S • IP digital video format: MJPEG-encoded IP video stream (accessible via Web interface only) •...
22.1 M300 Series camera spares and M300 Series camera cable kits accessories The following spares and accessories are available for your product: (A80677) — 0.5 m (1.64 ft) cable kit, includes: Item Description Item Description (A80670) — Right-angled RayNet (Ethernet) to RayNet (Ethernet) cable, 0.5 m (1.64 ft).
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Item Description (A80695) — Right-angled RayNet (Ethernet) to RayNet (Ethernet) cable, 3 m (9.84 ft). (A80693) — Right-angled HD-SDI video cable (with BNC connectors), 3 m (9.84 ft). (A80694) — Right-angled power cable / NMEA 0183 / video cable, 3 m (9.84 ft). (A80664) —...
22.2 FLIR networking accessories 1. RJ45 coupler, for joining 2 separate RJ45 network cables together to 4. 7.6 m (25 ft.) RJ45–to-RJ45 Ethernet cable, double shielded with LSZH achieve longer cable runs. low interference jacket. 2. Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) injector. Supplies power to a non-PoE 5.
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7. 30.4 m (100 ft.) RJ45–to-RJ45 Ethernet cable, double shielded with LSZH low interference jacket.
22.3 RayNet to RayNet cables and connectors 1. Standard RayNet connection cable with a RayNet (female) socket on 4. RayNet to RayNet right-angle coupler / adapter. Suitable for connecting both ends. RayNet cables at 90° (right angle) to devices, for installations where space is limited.
22.4 RayNet to RJ45, and RJ45 (SeaTalk HS) adapter cables...
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1. Adapter cable with a RayNet (female) socket on one end, and a waterproof (female) RJ45 (SeaTalk HS) socket on the other end, accepting the following cables with an RJ45 (SeaTalk HS) waterproof locking (male) plug: • A62245 (1.5 m). •...
Appendix A Software release history Appendix B Supported NMEA 0183 sentences The list below is a cumulative list of the new features introduced in Receive subsequent releases of the M300-Series software, since the initial release • BWC (Bearing & Distance to Waypoint — Great Circle) (v1.00-1).
Appendix C Supported NMEA 2000 PGNs Transmit and Receive • 59392 — ISO Acknowledgement • 59904 — ISO Request • 60416 — ISO Transport Protocol, Connection Management - BAM group function • 60928 — ISO Address Claim • 126720 — MDS •...
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Index Distribution panel ................63 General cabling guidance ..............42 Grounding ..................64 NMEA 0183..................51 Accessories ..................111 Contact details..................105 Network adapter cables ..............116 Network cables ................115 Networking ..................113 RayNet cables.................. 115 Declaration of Conformity ..............12 Applicable products ................
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Power connection .................. 62 Technical support................. 105 Product overview ................18–19 Thermal camera ..................67 Dual payload ..................19 Single payload ................... 18 Product recycling (WEEE) ..............12 Product support ................... 105 Warranty ....................105 Web browser Log in ....................75 network connection setup ..............
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