Required Components; Location Considerations; Bench Testing; Prior To Cutting/Drilling Holes - FLIR F-Series Installation Manual

1 F-Series Camera Installation
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1.4.3
The installer will need to supply the following items, which are specific to the installation.
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1.5
The camera will require connections for power, communications (IP Ethernet, and/or serial
communications), and video.
Install all cameras with an easily accessible Ethernet connection to support future software
upgrades.
Ensure that cable distances do not exceed the specifications and that cables adhere to all local and
Industry Standards, Codes, and Best Practices.
If the camera is to be mounted on a pole or tower or other hard-to-reach location, connect and
operate the camera as a bench test at ground level prior to mounting the camera in its final location.
1.5.1
Connect the power, video, serial, and Ethernet connections and confirm that the video is displayed on
a monitor when the power is turned on. For configuration and basic setup information using the
onboard web server, refer to Basic Operation and Configuration on page 2-1.
1.5.2
When selecting a mounting location for the F-Series camera, consider cable lengths and cable
routing. Ensure the cables are long enough, given the proposed mounting locations and cable routing
requirements, and route the cables before you install the components.
Use cables that have sufficient dimensions to ensure safety (for power cables) and adequate signal
strength (for video and communications).
1.5.3
F-Series cameras must be mounted upright on top of the mounting surface, with the base below the
camera. The unit should not be hung upside down.
The F-Series camera can be secured to the mount with three to five 1/4-20 threaded fasteners as
shown below.
427-0030-00-12, version 170
FLIR Sensors Manager CD
F-Series Camera Documentation Package

Required Components

Electrical wire, for system power; up to 100' (3-conductor, shielded, gauge determined by cable
length and supply voltage. Refer to section 1.6 "Camera Connections" on page 1-6.
Camera grounding strap
Coaxial RG59U video cables (BNC connector at the camera end) for analog video
Shielded Category 6 Ethernet cable for control, streaming video, and for software upgrades.
Optional serial cable for serial communications
Miscellaneous electrical hardware, camera mount, connectors, and tools

Location Considerations

Bench Testing

Prior to Cutting/Drilling Holes

Camera Mounting

Important Note
Important Note
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