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M-Series
Operator's Manual
432-0003-00-10
Revision 150
January 2012

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  • Page 1 M-Series Operator’s Manual 432-0003-00-10 Revision 150 January 2012...
  • Page 2 © FLIR Systems, Inc., 2012. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of this manual, in whole or in part, may be copied, photocopied, translated, or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Multiple Cameras, JCUs, and Other Devices ..............9 Video Display......................10 Thermal Imaging ......................10 Video Screen Icons ....................... 11 CHAPTER 2 M-Series Joystick Control Unit ..........15 JCU Introduction......................15 JCU Buttons......................15 Power/DIM Button ......................16 MENU Button ........................ 16 USER Button ........................
  • Page 4 Mechanical Stabilization Feature................45 Video Screen Icons with Mechanical Stabilization ............45 Main Menu: Enable Point Mode ..................46 User Programmable Button: Point Mode ..............48 System Setup Menu ...................... 48 Video Icon Help Screen ....................49 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 5 Contents CHAPTER 5 M-Series IP Interface and PC Operations .........51 M-Series Web Control....................51 Web Control Functions....................52 Enabling Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)..............56 UPnP Overview ......................56 Enabling the UPnP User Interface ................56 Network Settings....................... 58 Changing the IP Address of the Camera ..............
  • Page 6 Contents This page is intentionally blank. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 M-Series Overview

    M-Series Overview CHAPTER 1 This manual describes the operation of the M-Series camera. If you need help or have additional questions, please call to speak with our support experts; see the phone numbers listed on the back cover of this manual.

  • Page 8: Additional References

    M-Series Overview Additional References Your M-Series camera comes with a complete documentation set on a CD (FLIR Doc. # 432-0003-00-16) that includes this manual as well as others. All documents are in PDF format and can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader: •...

  • Page 9: System Description

    M-Series Overview Caution: The M-Series requires a power supply of 12 – 24V DC nominal, 5 Amp maximum. Absolute voltage range: 10 – 32V DC. Operating the camera outside of the specified input voltage range or the specified operating temperature range can cause permanent damage.

  • Page 10: M-Series Gimbal Assembly

    The gimbal assembly has a pan/tilt mechanism that allows the camera to rotate continuously 360° in azimuth, and to tilt plus or minus 90° in elevation. The Side M-Series imaging sensors are contained in the ball of the gimbal assembly. Cover The thermal infrared camera uses an uncooled vanadium oxide (VOx) detector sensitive to long-wave infrared (LWIR) thermal energy.

  • Page 11: Joystick Control Unit (Jcu)

    (like a button) and pulled up. Chapter 2, "M-Series Joystick Control Unit," on page 15 describes the features of the JCU in detail.

  • Page 12: Video Display

    Video Display The M-Series thermal imager does not produce images from visible light like an ordinary camera does or like the human eye does. Rather, it uses energy contained in the infrared band to produce images by sensing subtle differences in temperature and generating images based on those differences.

  • Page 13: Video Screen Icons

    M-Series Overview FLIR Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive selection of training courses to help you to get the best performance and value from your thermal imaging camera. You can find out more at the FLIR training Web page: http://www.flir.com/training Video Screen Icons Depending on the camera settings and the JCU buttons that have been pressed, various symbols display on the screen.
  • Page 14 Web browser, rather than using the JCU. In some situations, this may be a more convenient way of controlling the camera. Using this page is described in Chapter 5, "M-Series IP Interface and PC Operations," on page 51.
  • Page 15 This feature is available on the thermal camera in all models, and is available on the DLTV camera in the M-618CS model. It is not available on the DLTV camera in other models. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...
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  • Page 17: Chapter 2 M-Series Joystick Control Unit

    Unit JCU Introduction The JCU is the primary method of controlling the M-Series camera. You use it to move the camera (pan or tilt), electronically zoom the camera, switch between infrared and visible-light cameras, adjust the image settings, and access the on-screen menus.

  • Page 18: Power/Dim Button

    When the on-screen menu is displayed, use the joystick puck to navigate through the menus and select various menu entries. Each menu item is discussed in detail in Chapter 4, "M-Series System Configuration," on page 31, which explains how to navigate using the menus in more detail.

  • Page 19: User Button

    • Day Running • Man Overboard The M-Series automatically adjusts to changing scene conditions to provide a high-contrast image that is optimized for most conditions. The preset AGC settings for each scene have been optimized to offer the most balance and high quality image for specific conditions.

  • Page 20: Color Button

    Both positions are programmable by the use—the home position through the HOME button and the stow position using the on-screen menus. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Special Button Functions

    Button Summary Table 2.1 summarizes the action of each button on the JCU. Summary of Button Actions TABLE 2.1 Button Action COLOR Short Cycle through thermal color options COLOR Long Calibrate thermal camera 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Jcu Puck

    38 and “Enable (Disable) Twist-to-Pan Mode” on page 38 for details about these settings. Note: The puck implements proportional control; therefore, the farther you rotate it or direct it from center, the faster the camera will move. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Tilting The Camera

    You can change this so that you zoom in by twisting the puck clockwise (zoom in) or counterclockwise (zoom out). Zoom applies only to the thermal camera in all M-Series models except the M-618CS model, which has a continuous zoom visible color camera. The visible camera will zoom to the same magnification as the IR camera.However, when...

  • Page 24: Freezing An Image

    The Power Menu displays on the LCD so you can choose various standby modes. See “JCU Power Menu” on page 26 for details about using this menu. JCU powered on with backlit display and buttons 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 M-Series System Startup

    CHAPTER 3 System Startup and Shutdown The M-Series camera does not have an on/off switch. Instead, its power state is controlled by the JCU (or a PC, if you choose to set up that interface). Generally, the camera is never completely off but in a standby state waiting for a “wake”...
  • Page 26 Active link on the PC Web control page will activate the camera. Starting, then Searching.. displays on the JCU LCD screen. When the last-used camera is found, the message changes to Connecting..., which continues to flash until the connection process completes. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Standby Mode

    When the camera is in standby mode, the pan/tilt motors can be configured to remain engaged to hold the camera in place in rough seas. An alternative low- power configuration can disable the pan/tilt motors, further lowering the low- 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Jcu Power Menu

    (^) indicates the last menu entry is displayed, and the other choices must be accessed by moving the puck up or by rotating the puck counterclockwise. A double arrow indicates you can move up or down in the menu. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Power Menu

    If you select the same camera, it will return to the powered on mode. System Stndby? When the System Stndby? option is selected, both the JCU and camera associated with it placed in standby mode. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Global Stndby

    The Cancel option causes the JCU to exit the Power Menu and return to its normal state. Factory Default Settings Table 3.1 shows the factory default settings for the M-Series configuration options and the JCU buttons. Chapter 4, "M-Series System Configuration," on page 31 describes how to modify and update settings.
  • Page 31 Invert Video Polarity Video Polarity Red Hot, Black Cold VIS/IR video signal (dual IR (Thermal) payload models only) * Point Mode and Stabilization Mode apply only to the model that supports the stabilization feature. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...
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  • Page 33: Chapter 4 M-Series System Configuration

    Overview This chapter describes how to configure the system options using on-screen menus. To operate the M-Series camera does not require modifying any of the factory configuration settings. However, the on-screen menus let you: • Choose configuration options that match your personal preferences or provide optimal performance under varying conditions, such as a default color scheme.

  • Page 34: Main Menu

    To make a selection, push the puck in (like a mouse click) or move the puck to the right or left. Once you are satisfied with your changes, press the MENU button to exit the menus. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Video Setup

    If Color Thermal Video is enabled, you have additional color choices. Inverting the polarity reverses the color map of the thermal output. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Enable (Disable) Color Thermal Video

    Display Test Pattern Quite often the video from the M-Series camera can be optimized by adjusting the monitor that is being used to show the video. The Display Test Pattern function is useful for setting up the monitor to give the best detail and contrast.

  • Page 37: Set Symbology

    For example, the zoom (2X and 4X), rearview, and image freeze icons display when they are active. The pan position (azimuth) icon and the FLIR logo are always displayed. If stabilization has been disabled, an icon always displays since this is an atypical setting. When point mode is enabled, the lock icon is also persistent.

  • Page 38: Hide All Icons

    Note: The PC and JCU icons do not display in minimal mode even when their icon settings are enabled. Hide All Icons None of the icons display permanently, except for the FLIR logo, the azimuth (pan position) icon, and icons for the following special modes: • Rearview mode enabled •...

  • Page 39: System Setup Menu

    Enable Ball-Down Installation Enable Aircraft Joystick Mode Disable Twist-to-Pan Mode Disable High Power Standby Disable High Motor Torque Enable Rearview Mode Set Stow Position Name Camera Surveillance Mode Exit <Press Puck to Select> 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Enable (Disable) Ball-Down Installation

    Effect of Twist-to-Pan on Puck Movement TABLE 4.1 Puck Movement Twist-to-Pan Enabled Twist-to-Pan Disabled Push Puck Left Pan Counter Clockwise Push Puck Right Pan Clockwise Twist Counter Clockwise Pan Counter Clockwise Zoom Out 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Enable (Disable) High Power Standby And High Motor Torque

    High Power Mode ON 22 W 17.4 W High Torque Mode ON Standby High Power Mode OFF 7.4 W High Torque Mode ON Standby High Power Mode ON 14.5 W 13 W High Torque Mode OFF 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Enable (Disable) Rearview Mode

    The stow position is the preferred position when the camera is not in use, for protecting the camera optics. Both positions are programmable by the user. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Name Camera

    JCU is used to move the camera. The camera does not automatically resume panning; you must enable surveillance again by pressing the USER button (if it is programmed to enable this mode) or selecting the menu option. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 44 The scan speed is affected by the zoom state (if the camera is zoomed in, it scans at a slower rate). The default scan speed is slow; try all three settings to determine which is best for your installation. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 45: About/Help

    The Video Icon Help Screens provide an on-screen explanation of the meaning of each of the screen icons. The icons are shown on two screens; press the JCU puck to cycle through the help screens. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Product Information

    70 Castilian Drive Goleta, CA 93117 1-877-773-3547 www.FLIR.com/cvs/maritime Restore Factory Defaults Select Restore Factory Defaults to restore the M-Series to its factory default settings. The camera will prompt you to confirm before continuing. Confirm Exit <Press Puck to Select> Refer to Table 3.1 on page 28 for a list of the factory default settings.

  • Page 47: Mechanical Stabilization Feature

    Stabilization is On Enable Point Mode Video Setup Point Mode is Set Symbology Disabled User Programmable Button On-Screen Menu System Setup About/Help Exit <Press Puck to Select> Freeze Zoom Level Home Position Rearview Scene 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Main Menu: Enable Point Mode

    Main Menu: Enable Point Mode The main menu on the model with stabilization includes the Enable Point Mode option. All of the other options are identical to the description of this menu starting on page 32. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 49 (elevation). Enabling point mode turns off the horizontal (pan) stabilization while retaining the tilt stabilization. This can be helpful when you want to use M-Series as an aide to navigation and keep the camera pointing in the same position relative to the vessel as it turns.

  • Page 50: User Programmable Button: Point Mode

    This setting is enabled by default and should not be changed under normal operation. The 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Video Icon Help Screen

    The first two help screens are the same as the ones described beginning on page 43. The third screen displays by pressing the JCU puck to cycle through the help screens. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...
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  • Page 53: Chapter 5 M-Series Ip Interface And Pc Operations

    Developer’s Kit (SDK) and the communication protocols supported on the M-Series cameras and JCUs. In most M-Series camera installations, a PC may not be needed or used. One or more JCUs will allow complete control and configuration of all the cameras on the network.The M-Series Web interface may be useful for more complex installations...

  • Page 54: Web Control Functions

    JCU or with the on-screen menus, as Table 5.1 indicates. The table assumes the factory default settings are being used. For a more detailed description of each function, refer to the appropriate section in the previous chapters of this manual. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 55 Aircraft Joystick Mode); used to navigate menu in both modes. JCU: Push Puck forward Controls camera tilt (direction (away from user) depends on Aircraft Joystick Mode); used to navigate menu in both modes. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 56 2X zoom of the DLTV camera (M-618CS electronic zoom for the model only). IR camera. Push and hold to zoom 4X (M-6x models only). Zoom - JCU: Pull up on the Puck 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 57 MENU: System Setup > Mode Enable (Disable) Rearview Mode Text Fields (Display Only) Camera Name MENU: System Setup > The Web page displays the camera Name Camera name. You can only change it from the menu. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Enabling Universal Plug And Play (Upnp)

    M-Series cameras and JCUs are UPnP devices so they broadcast their presence on the network. A PC configured to accept UPnP broadcasts will show all UPnP devices discovered under My Network Places.
  • Page 59 Windows XP installation CD You can now see if any UPnP-enabled devices exist on your network by opening My Network Places. If there are UPnP devices on your local network, they will 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Network Settings

    To enter a static IP address, select the Static option rather than Dynamic. The screen will refresh, and the IP, mask, and gateway fields will change from gray to white, indicating they can accept user entries. Enter the appropriate information, then click the Save link. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 61 Type the new static IP address into the browser address field, or return to Network (Win 7/Vista) or My Network Places (Win XP) to find the camera. UPnP broadcast is never disabled for M-Series cameras, even when using a static IP address.

  • Page 62: Changing The Ip Address Of The Jcu

    Click Save to save your changes and exit the control page. When software updates become available, you can use the Firmware Update field to load the update to the camera. Contact the FLIR dealer where you purchased the camera for additional information, or contact FLIR directly.

  • Page 63: Custom Network Applications

    Responses from the sensor to a client are formatted in Java Script Object Notation (JSON). A subset of Nexus CGI commands have been tested and validated on the M-Series product. A listing of validated commands for use with M-Series is provided in FLIR document number 432-0003-00-70.

  • Page 64: Command Strings

    For programmers and integrators, the actual command strings that are sent back and forth with the camera are displayed in the Command Strings fields at the bottom of the M-Series control page. The transmitted commands are displayed in the TX field and the received commands are displayed in the RX field.

  • Page 65: Chapter 6 M-Series Reference Information

    American National Standards Institute Application Programming Interface DLTV Daylight TV, used to reference visible-band cameras Export Administration Regulations Electromagnetic Interference Flat Field Correction FLIR Forward Looking Infrared Field of View Frames per Second (refresh rate) 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 66 National Television System Committee Phase Alternating Line Pan/Tilt Power over Ethernet SCTE Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers Software Developer’s Kit UPnP Universal Plug and Play Volts, Direct Current Visible (visible band camera reference) 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 67: List Of Icons

    One of four preset automatic gain control settings optimized for use on the open water during the day. Scene: Man Overboard One of four preset automatic gain control settings optimized for providing visibility to small moving objects. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 68 This icon remains on the screen. Stabilization On Indicates the stabilization setting, which improves camera image stability, has been enabled. This icon flashes momentarily on the screen. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 69: System Specifications

    Standard (automatic at unit power-up) Water Ingress IPX 6 Shock 15 g vertical, 9 g horizontal Vibration IEC 60945; MIL-STD-810E Lightening Protection Standard Salt Mist IEC 60945 Wind 100 knot (115.2 mph) IEC 60945 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 70: Feature Comparison Of M-Series Models

    M-Series Reference Information Feature Comparison of M-Series Models The following table lists each M-Series model and its supported features. Each model is available in four variations, identified by a unique part number: • <9 hz thermal frame refresh rate (FPS), NTSC video format •...
  • Page 71 NTSC 640 x 480 30 Hz 18° 2x and 4x M-618CS 432-0003-32-00S Dual 640 x 512 <9 Hz 18° 2x and 4x 432-0003-32-00 Dual 640 x 512 25 Hz 18° 2x and 4x 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting Tips

    If the camera still does not produce an image, contact the FLIR dealer or reseller who provided the camera, or contact FLIR directly (contact information is provided on the rear cover of this manual).
  • Page 73 Image too dark or too light By default, the M-Series thermal camera uses an automatic gain control (AGC) setting that has proven to be superior for most applications. However, a specific environment may benefit from a different AGC setting. For example, a very cold background (such as the sky) could cause the camera to use a wider temperature range than appropriate.

  • Page 74: On Screen Messages

    Indicates the camera has power and is booting up. No action is needed; the message will be removed when camera is ready for operation. Refer to Chapter 3, "M-Series System Startup," on page 23 for more information. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Restoring The Factory Network Settings

    Turn off the power to the camera and allow it to cool down to a temperature within the operating range. If the problem continues, contact FLIR. Restoring the Factory Network Settings In some cases, it may be necessary to restore the network settings of the camera to the original factory settings.
  • Page 76 Pin # Signal Tied to pin # Unused Receive - Unused Unused The RJ45 loopback termination ties pin 1 to pin 3, and pin 2 to pin 6. The other pins are not connected. 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 77 NOTES...
  • Page 78 PH:+ 1 888 747 3547 (Apps) FX: + 1 805 685 2711 sales@flir.com EUROPE CS Eurasian Headquarters FLIR Systems CVS BV Charles Petitweg 21 4847 NW Teteringen - Breda Netherlands PH: + 31 (0) 765 79 41 94 FX: + 31 (0) 765 79 41 99 flir@flir.com...

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