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M-Series
432-0003-00-10
Operator's Manual
Revision 100
June 2009

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  • Page 1 M-Series 432-0003-00-10 Operator’s Manual Revision 100 June 2009...
  • Page 2 © FLIR Systems, Inc., 2009. 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

    Set Symbology..............29 User Programmable Button ..........30 System Setup..............31 About/Help................ 34 System Reset Functions ........37 JCU Reset ................. 37 Camera Reset ..............37 Operation Tips ..........38 Troubleshooting Tips ........40 Custom Network Applications......43 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 4 Interface Control Document International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Infrared Joystick Control Unit NMEA National Marine Electronics Association Pan/Tilt Power Over Ethernet SCTE Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers Volts, Direct Current Visible 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 5 Description Thank you for buying your new M-Series thermal imaging system. This man- ual describes the operation of the M-Series camera. If you need help or have additional questions, call +1.888.747.3547 or +33 765794194 to speak with our support experts.

  • Page 6: Warnings And Cautions

    Note: Notes call attention to information that is especially significant to understanding and operating the equipment Warnings and Cautions Warning: Do not use the M-Series imaging system as the primary naviga- tion system. Use it in conjunction with other navigation aids and a primary manual navigation system.

  • Page 7: System Description

    The Gimbal Assembly has a pan/tilt mechanism that allows the camera to rotate continuously 360° in azimuth, and to tilt plus or minus 90° in eleva- tion. The camera unit houses both of the M-Series imaging sensors: a mid- range thermal infrared camera, and a black and white daylight/lowlight camera.

  • Page 8: Camera Video Options

    JCU will be interconnected by means of a network switch. If the net- work switch does not have Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability, a PoE injec- tor may be used to provide power to the JCU. FLIR PoE injectors are available where you purchased your M-Series camera.

  • Page 9: Multiple Camera And Jcu Options

    JCU that is in the system. JCU Introduction The JCU is the primary method of control for the M-Series camera. It can be used to move the camera (pan or tilt), electronically zoom the cameras in and out, switch between infrared and visible-light cameras, adjust the image quality, and access the on-screen menus.
  • Page 10 (like a mouse click) or pulled up. It is used to move the pan/tilt posi- tion of the camera and it is used to navigate through the on-screen menus. Use the Puck to pivot the M-Series camera left and right and tilt it up and down.

  • Page 11: Video Display

    Video Display The M-Series thermal imager does not produce an image from visible light like the lowlight camera does; rather, it uses thermal infrared energy to pro- duce an image. It senses subtle differences in temperature and makes images based on those differences.

  • Page 12: Video Screen Icons

    Position Indication The Azimuth Indication shows the azimuth (or direction) of the camera rela- tive to the vessel. The shaded triangle shows the camera field of view (FOV). 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Scene Icons

    PC Icon The PC Icon indicates there is a PC on the network that has a connection with the camera. FLIR offers a Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) that allows marine electronics integrators to develop custom software applications for networking the M-Series thermal camera and other marine electronics.
  • Page 14 (pressed two times in quick succession) and the video has been momen- tarily stopped. Pressing any button or moving the Puck will switch back to live video. This feature is only available on the thermal camera. 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 15: System Startup

    M-Series System Startup CHAPTER 2 System Startup In order for the M-Series camera to operate, it will need to receive a "wake" command from another device on the LAN network. This section describes the system startup process and various camera modes.
  • Page 16 VIS/IR and the IR cables will provide the bootup screens and messages to the monitor, followed by live video. Initially the FLIR splash screen will appear, as shown to the left. Then another splash screen with two important notices will appear: Warning: Do not use the M-Series imaging system as the primary naviga- tion system.
  • Page 17 3 seconds. The camera will switch from the Standby state to the Pow- ered On state. Once the M-Series gimbal assembly is in the Powered On mode, the cameras will display the two splash screens and then supply live video to the monitor.
  • Page 18 When the circuit breaker is switched on again, the camera will go through its bootup sequence again. 1 Refer to the JCU Power Menu section for a detailed description of the JCU Power Menu. 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 19: M-Series Video

    System Startup M-Series Video The M-Series thermal camera starts up in “red-hot” mode by default. Many users will be turning the system on when there is little or no light available, and the red-hot mode will help preserve the operator’s night vision. If the white-hot display mode is preferred, simply press the COLOR button on the JCU.

  • Page 20: Jcu Power Menu

    To exit the Power Menu, scroll down to the Cancel entry. Assign JCU The Assign JCU function is used to assign a JCU to a camera. When the Asiggn JCU entry is selected, the display prompts the user with “v Select 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 21 The JCU display directs the user to move and twist the puck in certain ways so the device can be calibrated. Cancel The “Cancel” option causes the JCU to exit the Power Menu and return to its normal state. 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Factory Default Settings

    JCU Power Menu Factory Default Settings The following table shows the factory default settings for the M-Series con- figuration options. TABLE 1. Option Factory Default Comment Home Position azimuth, 0 eleva- tion Stow Position azimuth, -90 elev. Scene Night Running...

  • Page 23: System Operation And Configuration

    Some camera functions or settings are dependent on the on- screen menu settings as well as how the JCU but- tons are used. 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Operation/Configuration Using Jcu Buttons

    The Stow position is the preferred position when the camera is not in use, for protecting the camera optics. Both positions are programmable by the user; refer to the Configuration Menus section for additional informa- tion regarding the Stow position. 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 25 The SCENE button allows the user to toggle through a set of preconfigured image settings, in order to select the best setting for the given conditions. The M-Series automatically adjusts to changing scene conditions to provide a high-contrast image that is optimized for most conditions. The camera...

  • Page 26: Configuration Menus

    When it is selected, the option becomes enabled and the word “Enable” toggles to “Disable”. Similarly, if an option begins with “Disable...”, selecting that menu entry will disable the option and toggle the menu entry back to “Enable...”. 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Video Setup Menu

    Note: By default, the USER button is configured with the Invert Video Polar- ity setting, so it can be used to toggle the video polarity. However, the func- tion of the USER button can be changed from the factory default setting to do other functions. 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 28 This option is enabled by default. Display Test Pattern Quite often the video from the M-Series camera can be optimized by adjust- ing the monitor that is being used to show the video. The Display Test Pat- tern function is useful for setting up the monitor to give the best detail and contrast.

  • Page 29: Set Symbology

    Hide All Icons Selecting this menu item will turn off most of the on-screen icons except when their corresponding controls are actively in use. The Position Indicator and the FLIR logo are always displayed. 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 30: User Programmable Button

    Rearview Mode (Revert) - pressing the USER button enables or disables the Rearview Mode, which causes the video image to be flipped horizontally (revert). If Rearview Mode is enabled, the Rearview mirror icon will be dis- played on the screen. 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 31: System Setup

    (twisting) it. Enable (Disable) High Power Standby This menu entry controls the amount of power that is supplied to the pan/ tilt motors while the camera is in the Standby mode. Choosing the amount 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 32 Power mode. Refer to the Power Consumption table below. Note: If the gimbal moves due to shock or vibration rather than a com- mand from the JCU, the camera can be reset by repeated pressing of the HOME button 4 times. 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 33 It is possible to configure the USER button to enable or disable the Rearview Mode. Set Stow Position When Set Stow Position is selected, the camera stores the current position (camera azimuth and elevation) as the Stow position. The camera moves to 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 34: About/Help

    Then confirm the new camera name or cancel and continue making changes. When you are finished, select Exit.. About/Help From the main menu (shown at the left), the About/Help entry will lead to the following menu: Main On-Screen Menu 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 35 JCU puck to cycle through the help screens. Product Information Selecting the Product Information menu entry will display on the screen the product information, such as the camera model, serial number, and soft- About/Help Menu 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 36 (see above). About/Help Menu Restore Factory Defaults Select this item to restore the M-Series to its factory default settings. The camera will prompt the user to confirm if the camera is to be restored to the factory default settings.

  • Page 37: System Reset Functions

    Note: the High Power Standby and High Motor Torque settings can be enabled to provide the camera with a better ability to withstand shock and vibration at high rates of speed or in high seas. 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Operation Tips

    Operation Tips Operation Tips As you experiment with the M-Series, you will see the world in a different light. Consider every object you view in terms of how it will look “thermally” as opposed to how it looks to your eye. Right after sunset, objects warmed by the sun will appear warmest.
  • Page 39 You can find out more at the FLIR training web page: http://www.flir.com/training. If you have any questions about the operation of the M-Series, or you would like to provide feedback on the product, please feel free to call us at 1.888.747.FLIR in the United States.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Tips

    JCU display, and the camera responds to JCU input (for example, pan/tilt movements). If the camera still does not produce an image, contact the FLIR dealer or reseller who provided the camera, or contact FLIR directly (contact infor- mation is provided on the rear cover of this manual).
  • Page 41 Any any other action with the JCU (moving the puck or pushing a button) will unfreeze the image. By design, the camera image will freeze momentarily on a periodic basis during the Flat Field Correction (FFC) cycle. Periodically the image will 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 42 Just prior to the FFC, a small green square will appear in the upper left corner of the screen. Note: Pressing and holding the COLOR button will cause the thermal camera to do an FFC operation. 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Custom Network Applications

    The SDK will allow integrators to combine camera functionality with other sensors and detection devices and take full advantage of this advanced tech- Press and hold to Displays nology. Contact your FLIR dealer where you purchased the camera for addi- power On/Off Startup/Shutdown tional information, or contact FLIR directly: +1.888.747.3547.
  • Page 44 M-Series Quick Start Guide Position Controllers Rearview, Zoom , Scene Icons Indicator on Network Image Frozen MOB, Night Running, Daytime Running, Home PC on Night Docking Position Network Persistent Icons: Displayed persistently when enabled 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 45 NOTES 432-0003-00-10 rev 100 M-Series Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 46 PH:+ 1 805 964 9797 FX: + 1 805 685 2711 sales@flir.com EUROPE CVS Eurasian Headquarters FLIR Systems CVS BV Charles Petitweg 21 4847 NW Teteringen - Breda Netherlands PH: + 31 (0) 765 79 41 94 FX: + 31 (0) 765 79 41 99 flir@flir.com...

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