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Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This document and data disclosed herein or herewith is not to be reproduced, used, or disclosed in whole or in part to anyone without the written permission of FLIR Systems, Inc. Diversion contrary to US law is prohibited.
2.4.3 Digital Video Configuration—Video IR and Video DLTV ....... 2-7 2.4.4 Analog Video Configuration—Video Matrix ........2-7 2.4.5 Configuration File ............... 2-8 2.4.6 LAN Settings ................2-8 A Mechanical ICD Reference Sheet 1 PT-Series Camera Mechanical Interface Control Document ....A-3 427-0032-00-12, version 150 January 2012...
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Table of Contents PT-Series Installation Manual 427-0032-00-12, version 150...
PT-Series Camera Installation This manual describes the installation of the PT-Series cameras. If you need help during the installation process, please call to speak with our support experts (877-773-3547). This manual includes the following topics: • Installation Overview • Mounting the camera and its components •...
The mount must support up to 45 lbs. (20 KG). The PT-Series camera is both an analog and an IP camera. The video from the camera can be viewed over a traditional analog video network or it can be viewed by streaming it over an IP net- work using MPEG-4, M-JPEG and H.264 encoding.
Ensure that cable distances do not exceed the Referenced Standard specifications and adhere to all local and Industry Standards, Codes, and Best Practices. Not to scale All dimensions in inches Maximum exclusion cylinder (Ø25.5” x 17.4” high) Figure 1-2: PT-Series Pan and Tilt Exclusion Zone 427-0032-00-12, version 150 January 2012...
PT-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 PT-Series camera can be secured to the mount with four 5/16 or M8 bolts, as shown below.
PT-Series Installation Manual 1—PT-Series Camera Installation Prior to Cutting/Drilling Holes When selecting a mounting location for the PT-Series camera, consider cable lengths and cable routing. Ensure the cables are long enough given the proposed mounting locations and cable routing requirements.
Cable Gland Seal Inserts Ground Ethernet gland seal plugs The PT-Series camera comes with two 3/4” NPT cable glands, each with a three hole gland seal insert. Cables may be between 0.23" to 0.29" od. Up to six cables may be installed.
Gland B Camera End Gland A Camera End IP Network Analog Video Analog Visible Video (monitoring output only) Not used Serial Connector for local control Camera Power Heater Power Analog Infrared Video Figure 1-4: PT-Series Camera Connections 427-0032-00-12, version 150 January 2012...
PT-Series Installation Manual Connecting power The camera itself does not have an on/off switch. Generally the PT-Series camera will be connected to a circuit breaker and the circuit breaker will be used to apply or remove power to the camera. If power is supplied to it, the camera will be in one of two modes: Booting Up or Powered On.
SW103 Switch Position Figure 1-5: PT-Series Camera Configuration Pelco Address: This is the address of the system when configured as a Pelco device. The available range of values is from decimal 0 to 255. Table 1-1: Dip Switch Address/ID Settings—SW102...
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1—PT-Series Camera Installation PT-Series Installation Manual Other Serial Communication Parameters. The tables below defines the switch locations, bit numbering and on/off settings. Table 1-2: Dip Switch Settings—SW103 Settings Description Baud rate: This is the baud rate of the system user...
IP Addr: 192.168.250.116 PelcoD (Addr:1): 9600 SW Verify IP Communications As shipped from the factory, the PT-Series camera has an IP address of 192.168.250.116 with a netmask of 255.255.255.0. Step 1 Configure a laptop or PC with another IP address from this network (for example, 192.168.250.1).
Using FLIR Sensors Manager (FSM) The following provides a brief description of how to use FSM to control a camera and stream video from the camera. For more detailed information on how to use FSM, refer to the FLIR Sensors Manager User Manual.
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Step 4 When the Discovery Panel is displayed, click Refresh. The FLIR camera will appear in the list of Discovered Servers. The camera will be called “flir”, and the asterisk in parenthesis “(*)” indicates the camera has not been added to the list of Active Servers on the right.
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The menu on the left allows you to select various configuration web pages in order to set the camera parameters. See “PT-Series Configuration” on page 2-5. January 2012 427-0032-00-12, version 150...
If you need to contact FLIR for support, this information will be useful to the support engineer. Use the Menu entries at the left of the screen shown in Figure 2-1 to configure the PT-Series camera.
2—Verify Camera Operation PT-Series Installation Manual 2.4.2 Serial Remote Menu The settings you make in this screen will become active when the software override DIP switch is set to Off (the default) allowing software settings to control the camera. Refer to paragraph 1.14 “Setting Configuration Dip Switches”...
2.4.4 Analog Video Configuration—Video Matrix Click Video Matrix The screen at the right will be displayed. The PT-Series camera provides two analog video ports: Main and Auxiliary. • You can select the source of each port from this screen. • Set the Device type (set Device ID) for each source.
2—Verify Camera Operation PT-Series Installation Manual 2.4.5 Configuration File Step 1 Click Configuration File. The screen at the right will be displayed. Shown at the top of the screen is the .ini file in a scrollable window. This can help if you ever need help from a support engineer.
Series cameras. These documents are provided for reference only. You should consult your local sales representative or application engineer to obtain current ICD information. Also, the PT-Series Thermal Imaging Camera Core Data Sheet available from the website contains important mechanical interface data as well.
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