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- Page 1 Installation Manual FC-Series FC-Series S FC-Series R...
- Page 2 © 2014 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Camera Installation 1.1 Warnings and Cautions ..................1-1 1.2 References ......................1-1 1.3 Installation Overview ....................1-2 1.3.1 Camera Connection Options ................. 1-2 1.3.2 Camera Accessories ..................1-3 1.3.3 Supplied Components .................. 1-3 1.3.4 Required Supplies ..................1-3 1.4 Location Considerations .................. - Page 4 Table of Contents Advanced Configuration 3.1 Setup Menu Pages ....................3-1 3.1.1 Thermal Image Setup—IR page ..............3-2 3.1.2 Video Analytics Setup—Analytics Page ............3-4 3.1.3 Temperature Monitoring Setup (FC-Series R camera only) ......3-8 3.2 Maintenance Menu Pages ................... 3-10 3.2.1 Maintenance Menu Sensor Pages ..............
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Page 5: Camera Installation
This manual describes the installation and initial configuration of the FC-Series IP thermal cameras, which includes the FC-Series S and FC-Series R camera models. These camera models are similar in design and the physical mounting and installation of both models is the same. The FC-Series R cameras have all the features of the FC-Series S plus an additional Radiometry feature that provides the ability to issue alarms based on temperature. -
Page 6: Installation Overview
Camera Installation Installation Overview The FC-Series camera is an infrared thermal imaging camera intended for outdoor security applications, and can be installed in a fixed location or on a pan/tilt mechanism.The FC-Series camera is intended to be mounted on a medium-duty fixed pedestal mount or wall mount commonly used in the security industry. -
Page 7: Camera Accessories
Camera Installation 1.3.2 Camera Accessories The following accessories are available for purchase from FLIR Systems, Inc. • PoE+ power supply (PN 4132391) - For powering a single FC-Series camera using PoE+. In addition to PoE+ power and communications, the power supply provides surge protection. It complies with IEEE 802.3at and is backward compatible with the IEEE802.3af standard. -
Page 8: Bench Testing
Camera Installation 1.4.1 Bench Testing Note If the camera is to be mounted on a pole or tower or other hard-to-reach location, it may be a good idea to connect and operate the camera as a bench test at ground level prior to mounting the camera in its final location. - Page 9 Camera Installation Figure 1-2: Top Side Mounting Holes If using two 1/4-20 fasteners in the center of top, the maximum depth of the fastener should not exceed 12.5 mm (0.5 in). If the camera is mounted using the top of the camera, the sunshield must be removed.
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Page 10: Camera Mounting With Concealed Cable Wall Mount
Camera Installation 1.4.4 Camera Mounting with Concealed Cable Wall Mount The FC-Series 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 the mount fasteners. -
Page 11: Removing The Cover
Camera Installation Removing the Cover Cover mounting In order to access the electrical screws (x4) connections and install the cables, it is necessary to temporarily remove the top cover of the camera housing. The top cover of the camera is held in place with four 3 mm hex screws. -
Page 12: Configuring The Lens Heater Jumper
It is important to note that the supplemental lens heater is not required for operation in all cold temperatures. The system operates to specification and produces highest quality images without the Supplemental Lens Heater. Contact FLIR Technical Support for additional information (888-747-3547 inside the US). -
Page 13: Analog Video Connections
Camera Installation 1.6.2 Analog Video Connections The primary analog video connection of the camera is a BNC connector. Alternatively, the camera also provides an RCA analog video connector. Only one or the other connection should be used on a permanent basis to ensure adequate video quality. The RCA connection allows the installer to temporarily monitor the video output, without disconnecting the primary connection. -
Page 14: Ethernet
Camera Installation 1.6.4 Ethernet Connect a shielded cat5e/6 Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 jack. If using PoE+ to supply power to the camera, connect the other end of the Ethernet to a PoE+ switch or PoE+ injector. Otherwise connect the Ethernet to a network switch. 1.6.5 GPIO Connections Input Signal—The camera can receive an external... -
Page 15: Camera Grounding
The camera has an external ground connection on the outside back of the camera. FLIR requires a Ground grounding strap anchored to the grounding lug and connected to the nearest earth-grounding point. - Page 16 If non-standard cable diameters are used, an appropriate cable gland and insert should be used to fit the desired cable and to fit the hole in the enclosure. FLIR Systems, Inc. does not provide cable gland inserts other than the insert supplied with the system.
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Page 17: Concealed Cable Mount Accessory
Camera Installation Concealed Cable Mount Accessory Do not route cables through the bottom of the camera unless the concealed cable wall mount (PN 4129742) is used. The wall mount is specifically designed for the camera and allows the opening to seal properly. - Page 18 Camera Installation Step 4 Install the wall mount (PN 4129742) to the wall and pull the cable(s) through the mount. Cut a small cross-slit in the black mount gasket and push the cable(s) through the gasket. Pull the cable(s) through the opening in the bottom of Mount Gasket the camera.
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Page 19: Camera Specifications
Effective Resolution 76,800 Field Of View (Focal Length) for FC-363 S = 63° × 50° (7.5 mm) available FC-Series S camera lens FC-348 S = 48° × 39° (9 mm) configurations. FC-334 S = 34° × 28° (13 mm) FC-324 S = 24° × 19° (19 mm) FC-313 S = 13°... - Page 20 Camera Installation Shipping Dimensions 14.375”(L) x 7.375”(W) x 7”(H) Environmental IP rating (dust and water ingress) IP66 & IP67 Operating temperature range -50 °C to 70 °C (-58 °F to 158 °F) continuous -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) cold start Storage Temperature range -55 °C to 85 °C (-67 °F to 185 °F) Humidity...
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Page 21: Basic Operation And Configuration
Once the camera is connected to a network and powered on, the user can choose to use either the FLIR Sensors Manager (FSM) software or a web browser to view the video and control the camera. -
Page 22: Web Browser Interface
Basic Operation and Configuration With the camera powered up, analog video can be tested at either the BNC connector or the RCA connector. Connect the camera to a video monitor and confirm the live video is displayed on the monitor. If using a conventional power supply, connect the camera to a network switch with an Ethernet cable, and connect a PC or laptop to the switch also. -
Page 23: Live Video Page
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 out. The expert and admin logins will see additional menu choices. - Page 24 When the mouse cursor is positioned over a button, a tool tip is displayed. This same web interface is used with various FLIR thermal cameras— some are fixed, such as the FC-Series cameras, and some are pan/tilt cameras.
- Page 25 It is possible to create customized camera functions through a “macro” interface which can be programmed through XML commands. 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 providing programmed functions (1 - 9).
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Page 26: Basic Camera Configuration
Menu Pages, pg. 3-10). The Maintenance menu also provides access to other configuration options. For more information on setting or changing other camera parameters refer to the Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide (FLIR Doc #427-0030-00-28). 2.4.2 Maintenance Menu Server Pages When a user logs in as expert, the Setup menu and the Server pages from the Maintenance menu are available. - Page 27 Basic Operation and Configuration Product Info page with the admin login. The default IP Address mode is static; the mode can also be set to DHCP. When the LAN settings are changed and the Save button is clicked, a pop-up message will appear to indicate the network interface must be restarted.
- Page 28 Basic Operation and Configuration Services Menu This menu includes the Date and time, MSG Systems, and Notification List pages. The Date and Time settings 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 NTP mode is selected, the NTP server information can be entered.
- Page 29 Basic Operation and Configuration Msg Systems: Use the Msg Systems page to setup a connection to a mail server to send outgoing email notifications. Ensure Gateway and DNS servers are supplied. Refer to LAN Settings, pg. 2-6. Configure the Msg Systems page with mail server information then click Save.
- Page 30 Basic Operation and Configuration The Server Status page provides an indication of the current server status (either running or stopped) and buttons for starting or stopping the server or for rebooting the system. Toggle Server (Stop/Start) After making configuration changes, it is necessary to save the changes to the server (there is a Save button at the bottom of each configuration page).
- Page 31 Basic Operation and Configuration Use the Security Options page to restrict access through the camera web server to specific IP addresses and to set and change passwords. As shown below, the expert login can only configure the user login password. As an additional security measure, limit which computers have access to the web browser interface.
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Page 32: Thermal Imaging Overview
Basic Operation and Configuration Thermal Imaging Overview When power is applied to the FC-Series 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 33 Basic Operation and Configuration fighting, and medical applications. The cameras often provide improved daytime viewing in environments where traditional video camera performance suffers, such as in shadows or backlit scenes. The FC-Series 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.
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Page 34: 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 35 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 36 Basic Operation and Configuration The icon to the left of the camera name indicates the status of the sensor. The following is a list of the possible icons and the meaning of each one. Connected and Controlled This icon indicates the camera has been discovered and added to the list of active servers, and the camera is actively “connected”...
- Page 37 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 38 Basic Operation and Configuration Cable characteristics are determined by a number of factors (core material, dielectric material and shield construction, among others) and must be carefully matched to the specific application. Moreover, the transmission characteristics of the cable will be influenced by the physical environment through which the cable is run and the method of installation.
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Page 39: Setting The Ip Address On A Windows Pc
Basic Operation and Configuration time for the camera to recover. The amount of time needed for recovery will depend on how long the camera was exposed to the sun. The longer the exposure, the longer the recovery time needed. Figure 2-4: Images facing sun from standard camera (left) and thermal camera (right) 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. - Page 40 Basic Operation and Configuration Step 2 Click to select the Local Area Connection then click Properties, as shown at the right. Click Properties 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).
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Page 41: Advanced Configuration
Advanced Configuration In this chapter, additional setup and configuration settings related to the following topics are described: • Optimizing the thermal image • Setting up detection areas for Video Analytics (VA) • Setting up measurement spots and areas for temperature monitoring •... -
Page 42: Thermal Image Setup-Ir Page
Advanced Configuration 3.1.1 Thermal Image Setup—IR page In most installations it will not be necessary to change the thermal camera from the default settings. However in some situations, depending on weather, time of day and so on, it may be useful to make changes to the video image to enhance the image by modifying one or more of the parameters. - Page 43 Advanced Configuration Experiment with different AGC modes to find the settings that work best for the particular installation (it may be best to start with the Scene Presets options, see below). It is always possible to return to the default settings by selecting the Factory Defaults button at the bottom of the page.
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Page 44: Video Analytics Setup-Analytics Page
Advanced Configuration 3.1.2 Video Analytics Setup—Analytics Page The Analytics function of the FC-Series camera provides the capability to detect motion and characterize detected objects based on size and aspect ratio (height and width). Using the Setup menu Analytics page, up to four motion detection areas can be created with independent detection settings. - Page 45 Advanced Configuration Creating Motion Detection Areas To create a detection area, select one of the polygon icons and then drag any of the highlighted corners in the video image to define the detection area. In the Properties box ensure that Active is set to Yes, set Detection Box to Yes, and scroll down and click Save.
- Page 46 Advanced Configuration Setting Detection Properties The video analytics provide recognition of two types of objects based on size and aspect ratio: Human Size and Vehicle Size. With Active and Detection Box set to Yes, a detected object is shown as a yellow, orange, or red box surrounded by both the minimum and maximum bounding boxes for humans and vehicles that are setup in the Properties for each area.
- Page 47 Advanced Configuration Finally, set the Vehicle Size Tolerance to allow for expected variations in the detected vehicle size. A tolerance of 10% will cause the Near bounding box to increase by 10% and the Far bounding box to decrease by 10%. The tolerance is set independently for Human Size and Vehicle Size. The detection box of a “moving”...
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Page 48: Temperature Monitoring Setup (Fc-Series R Camera Only)
Advanced Configuration 3.1.3 Temperature Monitoring Setup (FC-Series R camera only) The Radiometry functions of the FC-Series R camera provides the capability to measure and monitor temperatures. Using the Setup menu Radiometry page, you can create up to four areas (spot or box) for temperature measurements. - Page 49 Advanced Configuration Four Corner Temperature Area Adding Temperature Spot Global Settings Select the gear icon to read and set Global Settings. Click Save, and then click the gear to return to the Radiometry Setup page. Measurement Items Area Summary Select the table icon to see a summary of all the defined Radiometery measurement areas.
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Page 50: Maintenance Menu
Additional configuration options are available that are not described in this manual. For more information on setting or changing these camera parameters refer to the Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide (FLIR Doc #427-0030-00-28) or contact the local FLIR representative or FLIR Technical Support. - Page 51 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 52 Advanced Configuration Devices Menu Use the IR page to make changes to settings for the IR sensor. Adjustments to the IR settings should only be made by someone who has expertise with thermal cameras and a thorough understanding of how the various settings affect the image. Haphazard changes can lead to image problems including a complete loss of video.
- Page 53 Advanced Configuration The illustration at the right shows the settings for enabling both the input and the output signals. Click on the Save button to save the settings. The changes will not take effect until the server is stopped and started. Modules Menu Use the Video page to modify the video stream parameters by selecting the various parameters that affect both image...
- Page 54 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 there are any problems or questions contact the local FLIR representative or FLIR Technical Support. The video streaming 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).
- Page 55 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). If more than one camera is providing multicast streams on the network, be sure to configure each stream with a unique multicast Destination Network IP address and Destination Port combination.
- Page 56 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 streams as well as the analog video output. 1. The Preset label is generally used with FLIR pan/tilt cameras. 427-0073-0012-12 Version 100 April 2014...
- Page 57 The Alarm Source Device Type is chosen from a pull down menu; all devices may not be available to a specific camera. The FC-Series S camera can respond to Video Analytics and GPIO alarms, while the FC-Series R camera can respond to these as well as Radiometric IR alarms.
- Page 58 Advanced Configuration Selecting the Send Notification as the Action in the rule requires selecting a Notification List (Default List in this example) and that a Message System and a Notification List has Enter been configured. subject Refer to Services Menu, pg. 2-8.
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Page 59: Maintenance Menu Files
Advanced Configuration 3.2.2 Maintenance Menu Files Pages The admin login actions for transferring files are accessed through the Maintenance menu, using the Files submenu on the left side of the page. Selected actions from the Configuration and Media Browser are described below. Use the Configuration page to see the Nexus Configuration File, perform Backup &... - Page 60 Advanced Configuration Media Browser: The Media Browser page shows all of the images captured by the camera as a result of an alarm action. The image files can be downloaded to another computer for backup. Select to preview Select to Refresh After selecting a file, the file will appear in the Preview window.
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Page 61: Maintenance Menu Product Info
Advanced Configuration 3.2.3 Maintenance Menu Product Info Pages The admin login actions accessed through the Maintenance menu using the Product Info submenu on the left side of the page. Selected actions from the Config File are described below. Use the Config File page to change the Friendly Name which appears in FSM by default. -
Page 62: Restoring The Factory Settings
Advanced Configuration Restoring the Factory Settings The camera comes configured from the factory with a default IP address (192.168.250.116), the login passwords (user, expert, fliradmin), and all of the other configuration parameters (stored in a file called server.ini). In some cases, it may be necessary to restore the network settings of the camera to the original factory settings.