Test And Configuration Steps; Web Browser Interface - FLIR F-Series Installation Manual

2 Basic Operation and Configuration
Even if using analog video and serial communications in the final installation, it is a good idea to test
the IP communications when performing the bench test. If any image adjustments are necessary, they
can be done using a web browser over the IP connection, and saved as power-on default settings.
With the camera powered up, analog video can be tested at the BNC connectors. Connect the
camera video output to a video monitor and confirm the live video is displayed on the monitor.
If using serial communications, connect the serial cable from the camera to a serial device such as a
keyboard, and confirm that the camera is responding to serial commands. Before using serial
communications, it may be necessary to configure the serial device interface to operate with the
camera. When the camera is turned on, the video temporarily displays system information including
the serial number, IP address, Pelco address, and the Baud rate. For example:
S/N: 1234567
IP Addr: 192.168.250.116
PelcoD (Addr:1): 9600 SW
2.2.1
Assuming the existing network uses IP addresses that are unique and different than the default
address on the camera, configuring the camera for IP communications generally involves the
following steps:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
2.3
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). It is also a
good idea to run the FSM software and confirm it is working with the camera as expected.
It is possible to log into the camera using one of three User Names: user, expert, and admin (the
corresponding passwords by default are user, expert, and fliradmin respectively). The user login
can be used to do the initial bench test of the camera. The admin login must be used to make
configuration changes such as setting the IP address. The login passwords can (and should) be
changed by the system administrator to prevent unauthorized access. For information on how to
change the passwords, refer to section 2.6 "Maintenance Menu" on page 2-11.
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Connect the Ethernet port to an IP network that is isolated from the existing camera network
(for example, a standalone switch)
Connect a PC or laptop to the same network
Temporarily set the IP address of the PC or laptop to be compatible with the factory network
address of the camera (for example, 192.168.250.1)
If you are unsure how to set the IP address on the PC or laptop, refer to section 2.11
"Setting the IP address on a Windows PC" on page 2-24.
Perform a bench test of the camera using FSM, prior to making any parameter changes
(this step is optional but recommended)
Using a web browser, configure the camera settings, such as IP address, camera date/
time, and other parameters, so the camera is compatible with the existing network
equipment
Save the configuration changes and restart the server
Connect the camera to the existing network and test the camera
Make a backup of the new configuration

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