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FLIR Nexus Configuration Manual

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  • Page 1: Nexus Ip Camera

    Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide...
  • Page 2 © 2013 FLIR Systems, Inc. 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

    1.3.1 Serial and/or IP Communications ..............1-2 1.3.2 Serial Communications ..................1-3 1.4 System Information Displayed at Startup ..............1-4 1.5 FLIR Certified Systems Integrator (FCSI) Training ............ 1-4 Basic Operation and Configuration 2.1 Power and analog video ................... 2-1 2.2 Basic Test and Configuration Steps ................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 3.3 Maintenance Mode ....................3-4 3.3.1 Configuration Changes That Require Restart ..........3-4 3.4 Restarting the Server ....................3-4 3.5 Serial Communications (Serial Remote) ..............3-6 3.5.1 AutoPan Function .................... 3-9 3.5.2 Serial Extensions ................... 3-10 3.5.3 Preset Map File ....................3-10 3.6 Remote/VMS (ONVIF Interface) ................

  • Page 5: Nexus Ip Camera Configuration

    - it provides an IP connection for analog cameras and other devices. Similarly, a PC running Windows can be used as a Nexus Server, and it can be used to integrate other sensors and devices with the FLIR cameras. For configuration information regarding these Nexus Servers, contact FLIR Technical Support.

  • Page 6: Nexus Ip Camera

    Common Gateway Interface (CGI) tools. There are two main components to the Nexus Server software. One is a web server known as the web tool or web interface that listens on the network for web browser requests, and is used for the initial (and perhaps ongoing or occasional) configuration changes to the server.

  • Page 7: Serial Communications

    PC or laptop running FLIR Sensors Manager (FSM) or a third-party Video Management System (VMS) software. FSM is an integral part of the Nexus architecture—it is a client program that communicates with the Nexus Server on the camera. It allows control of the camera and video streaming and many other sophisticated functions.

  • Page 8: System Information Displayed At Startup

    FLIR Certified Systems Integrator (FCSI) certification program offers hands- on training with a variety of FLIR cameras, and focuses on integration design and installation with other third-party security sensors and equipment. For more information, contact your local FLIR representative or visit one of the following web sites: http://support.flir.com/...

  • Page 9: Basic Operation And Configuration

    (for example, any PC or device that will connect to the camera, any router or firewall that will carry the IP traffic, and so on). FLIR technical support can only provide limited support in this regard. Power and analog video Install the camera cables as described in the installation manual.

  • Page 10: Basic Test And Configuration Steps

    Basic Operation and Configuration Basic Test and Configuration Steps Configuring the camera for IP communications generally involves the following steps: Step 1 Connect the Ethernet port of the camera to an IP network that is isolated from the existing camera network (for example, a standalone switch Step 2 Connect a PC or laptop to the same network Step 3...

  • Page 11: Web Browser Interface

    Basic Operation and Configuration Web Browser Interface Use a web browser to connect to the camera as described below, and confirm it is streaming video. Once the bench test is complete, use the web browser to make configuration changes as needed (for example, set the IP address to an address that is compatible with the existing network).

  • Page 12: Camera Control And Status

    The Live Video page will be displayed, with a live image from the camera on the left part of the screen. Next to the FLIR logo along the top of the screen are some menu choices, including Live Video (the red text indicates it is selected), Help and Log Off.

  • Page 13: Web Control Panel

    When the mouse cursor is positioned over a button, a screen tip is displayed which explains the function of the button. This same web interface is used with various FLIR thermal cameras; some are fixed mount cameras, such as the F-Series and FC-Series S cameras, and some have pan/tilt capabilities, such as the PT-Series and D-Series.
  • Page 14 Basic Operation and Configuration For a pan/tilt camera, when the mouse is positioned over the video window, some controls appear in the lower left of the video image which allow the camera to be panned left or right, or to be tilted up or down. To move the camera, click on one of the arrows.
  • Page 15 It is possible to create customized camera functions through a “macro” interface which can be programmed through XML commands. For additional information contact FLIR Technical Support for information about the Nexus XML-Based Control Interfaces. When the Function button is selected, the keypad changes to a numeric keypad.

  • Page 16: Help

    If it is necessary to contact FLIR Technical Support for assistance, it will be helpful to have the information from this page (such as Software Version) on hand.

  • Page 17: Thermal Imaging Overview

    Basic Operation and Configuration Thermal Imaging Overview When power is applied to the FC-Series S camera, a FLIR splash screen is displayed for less than two seconds, and then the camera outputs the live video image. No operator action or intervention is required and no configuration of the camera is necessary.

  • Page 18: Basic Camera Configuration

    A FLIR thermal camera is a state-of-the-art thermal imaging system that will provide excellent night visibility and situational awareness, without any form of natural or artificial illumination. The system is easy to use, but it is useful to understand how to interpret what is displayed on the monitor.

  • Page 19: Maintenance Menu

    Basic Operation and Configuration Note In most installations, the only camera settings needed are available from the Live Video page (using Scene Presets or Polarity). Use caution when modifying the camera settings described in this section. Some settings may adversely affect the thermal image over time or may completely disable the camera or the network interface.
  • Page 20 It is not possible to change the settings for Interface: eth1 with the web tool. Do not use an IP address for the eth0 interface that is in the same network range as the eth1 IP address (192.168.2.x). Contact FLIR Technical Support if it is necessary to use an address in that range for the eth0 network interface.
  • Page 21 Basic Operation and Configuration When the LAN settings are changed and the Save button is clicked, a pop-up message will appear to indicate the network interface should be restarted. Once all the changes have been made and saved, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Restart Network button.
  • Page 22 Basic Operation and Configuration Services (Date and Time settings) The Services page is used to configure the date and time settings. The date, time, and time zone can be obtained from an NTP server, or can be entered manually. If the NTP mode is selected, the NTP server information can be entered.
  • Page 23 Basic Operation and Configuration Security Options To maintain security of your systems set passwords for each of the three login accounts. user —The user account can only use the Live Video screen and controls. expert —The expert account can use the Live Video screen and the camera Setup screen. admin —The admin account can use all screens After each password is set and confirmed, select the Save button at the bottom (it may be necessary to scroll down the page)..
  • Page 24 Basic Operation and Configuration It is also possible to limit access to the camera from a client program (such as FSM) by IP address. To do so, in the Maintenance menu select Sensor, then Networking. Set the “Allow anonymous clients” parameter to No, and then add in the allowed addresses in the Remote Clients list and click Save.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Unable To Communicate Over Ethernet

    FSM program. Typically when FSM runs for the first time, a pop-up notification may ask for permission to allow the FLIR Sensors Manager (fsm.exe) to communicate on the network. Select the check boxes (domain/private/public) that are appropriate for your network.

  • Page 27: Unable To Control The Camera

    Basic Operation and Configuration 2.8.5 Unable to control the camera If the camera does not respond to commands from the web interface (for example, the camera does not zoom when the zoom in button is clicked), you may not have control of the camera. By default the web tool will automatically request control of the camera when a command is issued, but if another user has control of the camera, that user may refuse to release control.

  • Page 28: General Errors

    When displaying video with FSM for the first time, the Windows Personal Firewall may ask for permission to allow the FLIR Video Player (vp.exe) to communicate on the network. Select the check boxes (domain/private/public) that are appropriate for your network.

  • Page 29: Noisy Image

    Basic Operation and Configuration 2.8.8 Noisy image With the analog video signal, a noisy image is usually attributed to a cable problem (too long or inferior quality) or the cable is picking up electromagnetic interference (EMI) from another device. Although coax cable has built-in losses, the longer the cable is (or the smaller the wire gauge/ thickness), the more severe the losses become;...

  • Page 30: Eastern Or Western Exposure

    Basic Operation and Configuration 2.8.10 Eastern or Western Exposure Once installed, the camera may point directly east or west, and this may cause the sun to be in the field of view during certain portions of the day. We do not recommend intentionally viewing the sun, but looking at the sun will not permanently damage the sensor.

  • Page 31: Setting The Ip Address On A Windows Pc

    Basic Operation and Configuration Setting the IP address on a Windows PC To set the computer IP address in Windows, first connect the PC to a switch, or connect it to the camera and ensure the camera has power. Step 1 With the PC or laptop connected to the switch (or if back-to-back with the camera, with the camera powered on), open the Control Panel, Network and Sharing Center (a Windows 7 example is shown).
  • Page 32 Basic Operation and Configuration Step 3 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) as shown. Then click Properties. Click to select Click Properties Step 4 Select Use the following IP address, then enter 192.168.250.xxx, where xxx is any number between 1-255, other than 116 (the camera default). Step 5 Set the Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, then click OK.

  • Page 33: Advanced Configuration

    • Optimizing the thermal image • Using the Surveillance features (Auto Scan, Scan List) • Starting and stopping the Nexus server (Maintenance web pages) • Configuring the camera to work with a serial device such as a keyboard • Configuring the camera to work with a third-party VMS (ONVIF) •...

  • Page 34: Roi

    Advanced Configuration 3.1.1 The camera adjustments under the ROI heading allow the user to make changes to the Region Of Interest. The ROI determines what portion of the image is considered by the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) algorithm. By default all of the pixels in the image are considered;...

  • Page 35: Flat Field Correction (Ffc)

    Advanced Configuration Flat Field Correction (FFC) 3.1.5 A Flat Field Correction operation can be used to correct for non-uniform responsivity within the pixel array. A shutter activates inside the camera and provides a target of uniform temperature, allowing the camera to correct for ambient temperature changes and provide the best possible image. The camera performs FFC at regular intervals or when the ambient temperature changes, but can also be performed as desired and may cause an overall image improvement.

  • Page 36: Maintenance Mode

    Many additional configuration options are available that are not described in this manual. It is recommended you contact FLIR Technical Support if you need information about additional configuration options that are not described in this manual.
  • Page 37 Advanced Configuration When the server is stopped and the page is refreshed, the status will show as “Server Stopped.” Click on the Start button to restart the server, and when the page refreshes, the status will again show as “Server Running…”. The Start button will be replaced by a Stop button when the startup procedure has completed.

  • Page 38: Serial Communications (Serial Remote)

    Advanced Configuration Serial Communications (Serial Remote) In some installations, a serial device such as a keyboard, joystick, or other device is used to control camera functions such as pan/tilt or zoom. A serial device can also be used to access functions that are specific to thermal cameras, such as changing the polarity from white hot to black hot.
  • Page 39 When Use Preset Map File is set to Yes (the default), then presets (and special functions known as Aux commands) can be used to access certain settings that are specific to the FLIR thermal camera, such as switching between White Hot and Black Hot settings. See section 3.5.3 “Preset Map File” on page 3-10 for information about the Preset Map File.
  • Page 40 Advanced Configuration In the Joystick settings, the Mode parameter, when set to FOV Dependant, allows a pan/tilt camera to adjust the pan speed automatically, depending on the current field of view (FOV). For a narrow FOV, the camera moves more slowly. If you do not want to limit the pan speed according to the FOV, set the parameter to Absolute.

  • Page 41: Autopan Function

    Bosch address. If necessary, click Save to save the changes. Note Typical Bosch systems operate over a biphase connection and the FLIR cameras do not accept biphase signals directly. It may be necessary to install a biphase converter in order to use the Bosch protocol.

  • Page 42: Serial Extensions

    These extended commands are quite useful when controlling features that are specific to FLIR thermal cameras. In the Pelco D protocol, these additional functions can be accessed using the Aux On and Aux Off extensions and are available by default.

  • Page 43: Remote/Vms (Onvif Interface)

    An ONVIF-compliant VMS can be used to control a FLIR camera, display video, and, for pan/tilt cameras, access up to 50 pan/tilt presets. If the camera is to be used with a third-party VMS that is compliant with ONVIF, the parameters can be adjusted (if needed) to work with the VMS.

  • Page 44: On Screen Display (Osd)

    The Initial System Info parameters control how the initial system information is displayed, such as the IP address. The OSD text will appear on the IP video stream as well as the analog video output. 1. The Preset label is generally used with FLIR pan/tilt cameras. 3-12...

  • Page 45: Video Stream Parameters

    Turning on additional video stream could place a higher load on the microprocessor and could lead to poor performance overall if not done properly. If you have problems or questions, contact your local FLIR representative or FLIR Technical Support. 427-0030-00-28 Version 110...

  • Page 46: Rtp Settings

    Advanced Configuration The video streaming to a client program is done using a protocol generally referred to as Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP), but there are actually many protocols involved, including Real-Time Transport Control Protocol (RTCP) and Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP). In the background, a “negotiation”...

  • Page 47: Settings

    Advanced Configuration To set the camera to use Multicast, set the Enable Multicast parameter to “yes”, and set the Destination Network address and Destination Port to a unique combination that will not conflict with other IP Video devices on the network (the Destination Port must be an even number).

  • Page 48: Mjpeg Codec Type

    Advanced Configuration The Quality parameter works in cooperation with the Rate Control. The quality setting (Low, Medium or High; default: High) provides a relative way to balance video quality, latency and bandwidth. When set to High, the video image will be high quality with high bandwidth and the possibility of some latency since the encoder may take longer to compress the video.

  • Page 49: Configuration File

    Advanced Configuration Configuration File The Configuration File web page allows the Nexus Server configuration to be displayed or backed up locally (on the camera). The configuration file can also be downloaded to another computer for backup, or a new configuration file can be uploaded from a computer to the camera.

  • Page 50: Restoring The Factory Settings

    Note The camera will not finish booting up while the loopback device is connected to the camera. The camera will display analog video, but the Nexus Server will not start until the loopback is removed from the camera. At each power-up, the system transmits a packet and then checks to determine if that same packet has been received.

  • Page 51: Important Note

    Advanced Configuration Loopback Jack and Plug is one example), or it can be easily made with an RJ45 plug, a couple wires, and a crimp tool. Important Note The camera will not finish booting up while the loopback is connected to the Ethernet. Approximately 30 seconds after power is turned on, the loopback should be removed to allow the camera to finish booting up.
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