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- Page 1 – – User Manual 334-0001-00-10-LE, rev. 100 May ’08 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com 334-0001-00-10-LE, rev. 100 May ’08...
- Page 2 © 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.
- Page 3 Warnings and Cautions Introduction Getting Started Caring for your PathFindIR LE Options and Accessories Technical Data Installation Infrared Technology 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com 334-0001-00-10-LE, rev. 100 May ’08...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
1 Warnings and Cautions 1.1 Cautions ................. 1 1.2 General Information ..............2 2 Introduction 2.1 Overview ................. 3 2.2 Thermal Imaging Driver Vision Enhancement System ....3 2.3 What is Thermal Imaging? ............5 2.4 Vehicles that use PathFindIR LE ..........5 2.5 Part Numbers ................ - Page 6 7.6 Mounting Assistance .............. 21 8 Infrared Technology 8.1 History of Infrared ..............23 8.2 How do Infrared Cameras Work? ..........27 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com May ’08 334-0001-00-10-LE, rev. 100...
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Page 7: Warnings And Cautions
Warnings and Cautions 1.1 Cautions Caution! This guide uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in injury, damage to the vehicle or PathFindIR LE, or other property damage. Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safely driving your vehicle. -
Page 8: General Information
Refer to Chapter 4 “Caring for your PathFindIR LE” on page 11. All thermal imaging systems are subject to export control. Please contact FLIR for export compliance information concerning your application or geographic area. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com... -
Page 9: Introduction
2.2 Thermal Imaging Driver Vision Enhancement System The FLIR Systems, Inc. PathFindIR LE camera is a high performance, rugged, thermal imaging camera designed to provide driver vision enhancement in adverse weather conditions and better situational awareness than with traditional head lamps. - Page 10 2 – Introduction 2 – Introduction When using a thermal imager in darkness, the image is created based on temperature differences of objects in the field of view, rather than reflected light from headlights. Furthermore, because thermal imaging cameras only 'see' heat sources and not reflected light, they are ideal to assist with driver vision and situational awareness for oncoming obstructions such as animals, people, and other vehicles...
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Page 11: What Is Thermal Imaging
Over the last few years, volume production of these systems has allowed FLIR to offer the same high performance cameras designed for military use to the commercial market. 2.4 Vehicles that use PathFindIR LE... -
Page 12: Part Numbers
United States Government. Models with video frame rates at or below 9Hz do not require licensing but do require compliance with other export requirements. Please contact FLIR for details concerning export compliance for your application or geographic area. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com... -
Page 13: Getting Started
Getting Started The thermal imaging camera inside the PathFindIR LE is completely sealed and extremely rugged. The camera has been qualified for operation in all types of weather conditions over the specified operating temperature range and includes an automatic window heater that will prevent icing under most conditions. -
Page 14: Heater Element
3 – Getting Started 3 – Getting Started temperature and periodically thereafter. See “Automatic Shutter” on page 8. 3.3 Heater Element The PathFindIR LE has a built-in heating element to stabilize the window and prevent ice build-up in cold weather conditions. The heating element is automatically turned on when the temperature of the window falls below 4ºC and is tuned off when the temperature reaches 6ºC. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
3 – Getting Started 3 – Getting Started The PathFindIR LE is a highly sophisticated electronic imaging system. Should the system fail for any reason do not attempt to fix the system or wiring cables yourself. Check wiring connections, power input, video output. - Page 16 If you do not see the Splash Screen, check the power input and video output. If you see the Splash Screen but no image afterwards, it is possible the mechanical shutter is stuck in the on position. Contact FLIR customer service for additional help. Figure 3-1: Startup Splash Screen 1.800.561.8187...
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Page 17: Caring For Your Pathfindir Le
Your PathFindIR LE camera images through an infrared transparent window. This window is designed for the harsh automotive environment of normal driving, but may require occasional cleaning. FLIR Systems Inc. suggests that you clean the window of the PathFindIR LE when image quality degradation is noticed or excessive contaminant build-up is seen on the window. - Page 18 4 – Caring for your PathFindIR LE not be opened or serviced in the field. Consult your installation dealer or FLIR Systems Inc. for repair information. If the camera will not produce an image, check the video connection at the camera and at your display.
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Page 19: Options And Accessories
Options and Accessories 5.1 Accessories Camera options and accessories are subject to change. Refer to the FLIR web site http://www.flir.com or contact your local dealer to obtain up-to- date information regarding available accessories such as mounting kits, monitor options, cables and accessories. -
Page 20: Pathfindir Le Vision Enhancement Kit
5 – Options and Accessories 5 – Options and Accessories 5.1.2 PathFindIR LE Vision Enhancement Kit The FLIR PathFindIR LE Vision Enhancement Kit, part number 421- 0034-00, is made available to facilitate installation in most Law Enforcement vehicle applications. The kit contains:... -
Page 21: Technical Data
Impact protection High-impact resistant window with heating element Weather Resistance Hermetically sealed, pressurized enclosure For additional information, contact FLIR. Dimensions and Weight Dimensions (Width x 58mm x 57mm x 72mm (2.3” x 2.2” x 2.8”) Height x Length) excluding connector Connector adds 25.7 mm to height... -
Page 22: Side View
6 – Technical Data 6 – Technical Data 6.1.1 Side View 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com 16 May ’08 334-0001-00-10-LE, rev. 100... -
Page 23: Side View, Additional Dimensions
6 – Technical Data 6 – Technical Data 6.1.2 Side View, Additional Dimensions 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com 334-0001-00-10-LE, rev. 100 May ’08... -
Page 24: Front View
6 – Technical Data 6 – Technical Data 6.1.3 Front View 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com 18 May ’08 334-0001-00-10-LE, rev. 100... -
Page 25: Installation
The PathFindIR LE should be installed by an installer or dealer trained by FLIR Systems, Inc. If one is not available in your area we recommend that you use a reputable car audio/video installation shop that specializes in mobile video system integration. -
Page 26: Installation
7.3 Installation Installation using incorrect connections may result in system malfunction or risk of shock. FLIR Systems, Inc. recommends the standard 20-foot cable for proper installation (refer to Chapter 5.1 “Accessories” on page 5- 13). This cable is sealed and provides two power input leads and video output via the connected BNC adapter. -
Page 27: Installation Assistance
Do not mount a display where it will distract the driver or adversely affect the driver’s vision. 7.5 Installation Assistance FLIR offers installation kits which are suitable for many applications. Refer to Chapter 5.1.2 “PathFindIR LE Vision Enhancement Kit” on page 5-14 for more information. -
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7 – Installation 7 – Installation FLIR Systems Inc. is not liable for any modifications made to the vehicle's body, or aftermarket parts. Owner assumes all risk when modifying vehicles body, frame, grill, or any other structure. Care should be taken when drilling or cutting into parts. -
Page 29: Infrared Technology
Infrared Technology History of Infrared Less than 200 years ago the existence of the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum wasn't even suspected. The original significance of the infrared spectrum, or simply ‘the infrared’ as it is often called, as a form of heat radiation is perhaps less obvious today than it was at the time of its discovery by Herschel in 1800. - Page 30 8 – Infrared Technology 8 – Infrared Technology As the blackened thermometer was moved slowly along the colors of the spectrum, the temperature readings showed a steady increase from the violet end to the red end. This was not entirely unexpected, since the Italian researcher, Landriani, in a similar experiment in 1777 had observed much the same effect.
- Page 31 8 – Infrared Technology 8 – Infrared Technology true only until 1830, when the Italian investigator, Melloni, made his great discovery that naturally occurring rock salt (NaCl)—which was available in large enough natural crystals to be made into lenses and prisms—is remarkably transparent to the infrared.
- Page 32 8 – Infrared Technology 8 – Infrared Technology Figure 8-4: Samuel P. Langley (1834–1906) The improvement of infrared-detector sensitivity progressed slowly. Another major breakthrough, made by Langley in 1880, was the invention of the bolometer. This consisted of a thin blackened strip of platinum connected in one arm of a Wheatstone bridge circuit upon which the infrared radiation was focused and to which a sensitive galvanometer responded.
- Page 33 8 – Infrared Technology 8 – Infrared Technology converter and the photon detector. At first, the image converter received the greatest attention by the military, because it enabled an observer for the first time in history to literally ‘see in the dark’. However, the sensitivity of the image converter was limited to the near infrared wavelengths, and the most interesting military targets (i.e.
- Page 34 8 – Infrared Technology 8 – Infrared Technology Figure 8-5: Electromagnetic Spectrum The primary source of infrared radiation is heat or thermal radiation. Any object which has a temperature radiates in the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Even objects that are very cold, such as an ice cube, emit infrared.
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