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  • Page 1 Installation Manual FC-Series FC-Series S FC-Series R...
  • Page 2 © 2015 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: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Camera Installation 1.1 Warnings and Cautions .................... 1-1 1.2 References ....................... 1-1 1.3 Installation Overview ....................1-2 1.3.1 Camera Connection Options ................1-2 General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) ............. 1-2 PoE+ Power Supplies ..................1-2 1.3.2 Camera Accessories ..................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 2.4.1 Setup Menu ....................2-10 2.4.2 Server Menu ....................2-10 Services Menu ....................2-12 2.5 Thermal Imaging Overview ..................2-16 2.6 Troubleshooting Tips ....................2-18 2.7 Setting the IP address on a Windows PC ..............2-23 Advanced Configuration 3.1 Setup Menu ......................

  • Page 5: Camera Installation

    This manual describes the installation and initial configuration of the FC-Series IP thermal cameras, which includes the FC-Series S and FC-Series R camera models. These camera models are similar in design and the physical mounting and installation of both models is the same. The FC-Series R cameras have all the features of the FC-Series S plus an additional Radiometry feature that provides the ability to issue alarms based on temperature.

  • Page 6: Installation Overview

    Camera Installation Installation Overview The FC-Series camera is an infrared thermal imaging camera intended for outdoor security applications, and can be installed in a fixed location or on a pan/tilt mechanism.The FC-Series camera is intended to be mounted on a medium-duty fixed pedestal mount or wall mount commonly used in the security industry.

  • Page 7: Camera Accessories

    Camera Installation 1.3.2 Camera Accessories The following accessories are available for purchase from FLIR Systems, Inc. • PoE+ power supply (PN 4132391) - For powering a single FC-Series camera using PoE+. In addition to PoE+ power and communications, the power supply provides surge protection. It complies with IEEE 802.3at and is backward compatible with the IEEE802.3af standard.

  • Page 8: Camera Mounting For Rear Cable Access

    Camera Installation 1.4.1 Camera Mounting for Rear Cable Access The FC-Series camera can be secured to the mount with two in-line 1/4-20 threaded fasteners on the top or bottom of the camera. Alternatively the camera can be mounted with four M5 x 0.8 threaded fasteners to the bottom of the camera.

  • Page 9: Camera Mounting With Concealed Cable Wall Mount

    Camera Installation As the diagram below indicates, be sure to allow adequate space for cable egress behind the gland. This requirement may vary, depending on the installation. Maintain the bend radius per the recommendation of the cable manufacturer. The typical cable bend radius is 50-75mm (2-3 in). Figure 1-3: Rear Cable Bend Radius 1.4.2 Camera Mounting with Concealed Cable Wall Mount...

  • Page 10: Sunshield

    Camera Installation 1.4.3 Sunshield The camera includes a sunshield which should be used for any installation where the camera is exposed to direct sunlight or precipitation, If the camera is mounted with the top mounting holes, the sunshield is not used. Depending on the needs of the installation, the sunshield can be positioned in the neutral (middle) position, or slightly forward or rearward.To change the position of the sunshield, temporarily loosen the three 3 mm hex screws on top, slide the sunshield forward or backward, and re-tighten the screws.

  • Page 11: Camera Connections

    Camera Installation Camera Connections Figure 1-7: Camera Connections Refer to Table 1-1 for a description of these camera connections. Table 1-1: FC-Series Camera Connections Connection Purpose 3-pin Jumper Supplemental lens heater on/off Analog video test point Analog video 3-pin Terminal ac/dc power Ethernet PoE+ power, communications, IP video stream...

  • Page 12: Configuring The Lens Heater Jumper

    It is important to note that the supplemental lens heater is not required for operation in all cold temperatures. The system operates to specification and produces highest quality images without the Supplemental Lens Heater. Contact FLIR Technical Support for additional information (888-747-3547 inside the US).

  • Page 13: Connecting Power

    Camera Installation 1.6.5 Connecting Power The camera can be powered with a conventional ac or dc power supply, rather than PoE+. Prior to making any connections, ensure the power supply or circuit breaker is switched off. Table 1-2: Power Connections Chassis VAC/VDC - VAC/VDC +...

  • Page 14: Gpio Connections

    Camera Installation 1.6.7 GPIO Connections 1. Insert wires 2. Snip wire through plug and close cage Input Signal—The camera can receive an external input signal on accessory connector J8 pins 4 and 5 when these pins are connected by an external switch closure.

  • Page 15: Camera Grounding

    If non-standard cable diameters are used, an appropriate cable gland and insert should be used to fit the desired cable and to fit the hole in the enclosure. FLIR Systems, Inc. does not provide cable gland inserts other than the insert supplied with the system.

  • Page 16: Concealed Cable Mount Accessory

    Camera Installation Video Cable Accessory cable RG 59 coaxial Ethernet Power Cable 3 Conductor Figure 1-16: Cable Routing Table 1-4: Rear Exit Cable Min/Max Dimensions Cable Minimum Maximum Notes Power (3 conductor), When using the concealed cable wall mount 4.5 mm 5.2 mm Ethernet, Accessory (PN 4129742), cables can have a maximum diameter...
  • Page 17 Camera Installation Step 2 Remove the rear cable gland and replace it with the cable gland plug. Use the gasket and nut that were removed with the cable gland. Step 3 Use a 3 mm hex key to Seal plate Panel mount gland seals (x4) loosen the four captive screws and remove the...
  • Page 18 Camera Installation Step 10 Push the cable back through the gland seal so that the seal is extended down not up, as shown in the illustration below. Wrong Correct Step 11 Connect the cables as indicated in Figure 1-7 on page 1-7. Ensure that any ground wire that was removed during installation is reconnected.

  • Page 19: Camera Specifications

    Effective Resolution 76,800 Field Of View (Focal Length) for FC-363 S = 63° × 50° (7.5 mm) available FC-Series S camera lens FC-348 S = 48° × 39° (9 mm) configurations. FC-334 S = 34° × 28° (13 mm) FC-324 S = 24° × 19° (19 mm) FC-313 S = 13°...
  • Page 20 Camera Installation Shipping Dimensions 14.375”(L) x 7.375”(W) x 7”(H) Environmental IP rating (dust and water ingress) IP66 & IP67 Operating temperature range -50 °C to 70 °C (-58 °F to 158 °F) continuous -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) cold start Storage Temperature range -55 °C to 85 °C (-67 °F to 185 °F) Humidity...

  • Page 21: Basic Operation And Configuration

    Once the camera is connected to a network and powered on, the user can perform a bench test by using a web browser to view the video and control the camera, or by using the FLIR Sensors Manager (FSM) software. The FSM software can be downloaded from the FLIR web site ( http://support.flir.com/) for free and does not require a license to use.

  • Page 22: Basic Test And Configuration Steps

    Basic Operation and Configuration each camera to be configured with a different IP address, at a minimum. On the other hand, many of the configuration parameters will remain unchanged from the factory default settings. Basic Test and Configuration Steps 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...

  • Page 23: Log In To The Camera Web Page

    Basic Operation and Configuration viewed and the camera can be controlled (see section 2.3.4 “Using FSM” on page 2-7). FSM is especially useful for confirming the functions of the GPIO connections. 2.3.2 Log in to the Camera Web Page With a web browser, it is possible to log in to the camera using one of three User Names: user, expert, and admin.

  • Page 24: Live Video Page

    The Live Video page will be displayed, with a live image from the camera on the left part of the screen. Next to the FLIR logo along the top of the screen are some menu choices, including Live Video (the red text indicates it is selected), Help, and Log out. The expert and admin logins provide additional menu choices.

  • Page 25: Temperature-Fc-Series R Camera Only

    When the mouse cursor is positioned over a button, a tool tip is displayed. This same web interface is used with various FLIR thermal cameras— some are fixed, such as the FC-Series cameras, and some are pan/tilt cameras.
  • Page 26 It is possible to create customized camera functions through a “macro” interface which can be programmed through XML commands. Contact FLIR Technical Support for information about the Nexus XML-Based Control Interfaces. When the Function button is selected, the keypad changes to a numeric keypad providing programmed functions (1 - 9).

  • Page 27: Using Fsm

    If FSM is not already installed, download and install the latest software from the FLIR support web site, http://support.flir.com/. Even if FSM will not be used in the final installation, it is a good idea to perform a bench test with it, as described below, prior to making configuration changes. Once the bench test is complete, use a web browser to make configuration changes as needed (for example, set the IP address to an address that is compatible with the existing network).

  • Page 28: Running Fsm

    Basic Operation and Configuration 2.3.5 Running FSM Run the FSM software by double clicking the FLIR Sensors Manager icon on the desktop, or click on the Windows Start button and select Programs > FLIR Sensors Manager 4.0 > FLIR Sensors Manager.
  • Page 29 Basic Operation and Configuration Click on the center bar “>” to move the camera over to the list of Active Servers. The name of the camera should appear in the Sensors Panel, with a green joystick icon. By default, the FSM software will automatically discover sensors in the network, connect to the first camera it finds, take control of the camera, and display the video from the camera in Video Wall 0.

  • Page 30: Basic Camera Configuration

    Global Settings, 3-13). The Maintenance menu also provides access to other configuration options. For more information on setting or changing other camera parameters refer to the Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide (FLIR Doc #427-0030-00-28). 2.4.2 Server Menu When a user logs in as expert or admin, the Maintenance Server menus are available.
  • Page 31 Basic Operation and Configuration LAN Settings: The LAN Settings page can be used to set the hostname, default gateway, and IP address for the camera. A more descriptive Friendly Name (used by FSM) can be set from the Product Info page with the admin login. The default IP Address mode is static; the mode can also be set to DHCP.

  • Page 32: Services Menu

    Basic Operation and Configuration Services Menu Date and Time: The Date and Time settings page is used to configure the date and time settings. The date, time, and time zone can be obtained from an NTP server, or can be entered manually. If NTP mode is selected, the NTP server information can be entered.
  • Page 33 Basic Operation and Configuration Msg Systems: Use the Msg Systems page to setup a connection to a mail server to send outgoing email notifications. If the email server is on a different network, ensure the IP default gateway and DNS servers are configured in the LAN Settings;...
  • Page 34 Basic Operation and Configuration Server Status: The Server Status page provides an indication of the current server status (either running or stopped) and buttons for starting or stopping the server or for rebooting the system. Toggle Server (Stop/Start) After making configuration changes, it is necessary to save the changes to the server (there is a Save button at the bottom of each configuration page).
  • Page 35 Basic Operation and Configuration Security Options: Use the Security Options page to restrict access through the camera web server to specific IP addresses and to set and change passwords. As shown below, the expert login can only configure the user login password. Add IP address As an additional security measure, limit which computers have access to the web browser interface.

  • Page 36: Thermal Imaging Overview

    Basic Operation and Configuration Thermal Imaging Overview When power is applied to the FC-Series camera, a FLIR splash screen is displayed for less than two seconds, and then the camera outputs the live video image. No operator action or intervention is required and no configuration of the camera is necessary.
  • Page 37 Basic Operation and Configuration While the imagery on the monitor may at first look similar to ordinary black and white daylight video, experience with the camera in varying conditions and seasons will lead to an appreciation of the characteristics that make thermal imaging distinct. A few tips on how to interpret the images may be helpful.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Tips

    If the camera still does not produce an image, contact the FLIR dealer or reseller who provided the camera, or contact FLIR directly (contact information is provided on the rear cover of this manual).
  • Page 39 FSM program. Typically when FSM runs for the first time, a pop-up notification may ask for permission to allow the FLIR Sensors Manager (fsm.exe) or the Video Player (vp.exe) to communicate on the network. Select the check boxes (domain/private/public) that are appropriate for the network.
  • Page 40 Basic Operation and Configuration In the Sensors Panel, if the camera is the active sensor, there will be an “(Active)” notification next to the name of the camera. Only one camera or sensor can be active at a time. To make the camera active, right click on the icon to the left of the camera name and select “Set Active”, or simply double-click on the icon.
  • Page 41 When displaying video with FSM for the first time, the Windows Personal Firewall may ask for permission to allow the FLIR Video Player (vp.exe) to communicate on the network. Select the check boxes (domain/private/public) that are appropriate for the network.
  • Page 42 Basic Operation and Configuration pronounced the losses. Unfortunately this is one of the most common and unnecessary problems that plagues video systems in general. Cable characteristics are determined by a number of factors (core material, dielectric material and shield construction, among others) and must be carefully matched to the specific application. Moreover, the transmission characteristics of the cable will be influenced by the physical environment through which the cable is run and the method of installation.

  • Page 43: Setting The Ip Address On A Windows Pc

    Basic Operation and Configuration However, the sun may introduce image artifacts that will eventually correct out. and it may take some time for the camera to recover. The amount of time needed for recovery will depend on how long the camera was exposed to the sun.
  • Page 44 Basic Operation and Configuration Step 2 Click to select the Local Region Connection then click Properties, as shown at the right. Click Properties Step 3 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) as shown. Then click Properties. Click to select Click Properties Step 4 Select Use the following IP address, then enter 192.168.250.xxx, where xxx is any number between 1-255, other than 116 (the camera default).

  • Page 45: Advanced Configuration

    Advanced Configuration In this chapter, additional setup and configuration settings related to the following topics are described: • Optimizing the thermal image • Setting up detection areas for Video Analytics (VA) • Setting up measurement spots and areas for temperature monitoring •...

  • Page 46: Thermal Image Setup

    Advanced Configuration 3.1.1 Thermal Image Setup In most installations it will not be necessary to change the thermal camera from the default settings. However in some situations, depending on weather, time of day and so on, it may be useful to make changes to the video image to enhance the image by modifying one or more of the parameters.
  • Page 47 Advanced Configuration provide a more appealing image, depending on personal preferences. Be aware the settings that are optimal at one time may be less optimal a short time later, since conditions such as weather and time of day affect the image and are constantly changing. Experiment with different AGC modes to find the settings that work best for the particular installation (it may be best to start with the Scene Presets options, see below).

  • Page 48: Video Analytics Setup

    Advanced Configuration 3.1.2 Video Analytics Setup The Analytics function of the FC-Series camera provides the capability to detect motion and characterize detected objects as human or vehicle based on size and aspect ratio (height and width). Using the Setup menu Analytics page (or the Advanced Sensors Control in FSM), up to four motion detection areas can be created with independent detection settings.
  • Page 49 Advanced Configuration Creating Motion Detection Areas: To create a detection area, select one of the polygon icons (4 or 8 vertices ) and a new area will appear on the image. Drag any of the highlighted circles in the polygon to expand and define the detection area. Then configure the parameters in the Properties box to set the area-specific detection parameters (described in the following sections).
  • Page 50 Advanced Configuration Analytics Calculations The video analytics provide recognition of two types of objects based on size and aspect ratio: human or vehicle. A “moving” object will initially be shown with a yellow box, indicating the analytics have determined something is moving but have not yet characterized it as human or vehicle or determined if it is an alarm.

  • Page 51: Setting Analytics Properties

    The Analytics Properties can be configured using the Setup page in the web interface, as described in the next section. Also, the latest version of FLIR Sensors Manager provides a convenient way to add the detection areas using the Advanced Sensor Control panel, and provides a graphical way to view the near and far settings.
  • Page 52 Advanced Configuration 3.1.3.2Using FSM to set Analytics Properties If necessary, refer to section 2.3.4 “Using FSM” on page 2-7 for information about installing and running FSM. Ensure the video can be displayed in one of the video walls and the icon for the camera in the Sensor Panel shows as a green joystick, indicating the camera is connected and the user has control of the camera.
  • Page 53 Advanced Configuration Once the area has been created, it is possible to modify the Human Size and Vehicle Size parameters with the slider bars on the right side of the window. Human Size Near Lock Aspect Ratio To begin, select the Lock Aspect Ratio check box; that will ensure the ratio of the height and width parameters remains consistent with the defaults.

  • Page 54: Temperature Monitoring Setup (Fc-Series R Camera Only)

    Advanced Configuration 3.1.4 Temperature Monitoring Setup (FC-Series R camera only) The Radiometry functions of the FC-Series R camera provides capabilities to measure and monitor temperatures. The ability to use a thermal camera to make reasonably accurate and precise temperature measurements requires at least a minimum level of expertise in the science known as thermography.
  • Page 55 Advanced Configuration Creating Measurement Items: To create a measurement box or spot, it is first necessary to have control of the camera (refer to Camera Control and Status, pg. 2-5). To add a Measurement Item, select the appropriate icon below the image, and select SCREEN from the pull-down option list (the GEO option is used only with pan/tilt cameras), then click Accept.
  • Page 56 Advanced Configuration Measurement Item Properties: The Properties for each Spot OSD Measurement Item are grouped into three sections. The first section enables the individual item (Yes or No) and allows the default name to be changed. The Alarm Settings and the Local Parameters sections provide settings for each individual Box OSD Measurement Item.
  • Page 57 To create a spot, click once on the image; to create an area, click and drag a box on the image. Refer to the FLIR Sensors Manager Users Manual for more information about the radiometry features, including the Test &...

  • Page 58: Maintenance Menu

    For more information on setting or changing these camera parameters refer to the Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide (FLIR Doc #427-0030-00-28) or contact the local FLIR representative or FLIR Technical Support.
  • Page 59 Advanced Configuration The default TCP port for most FLIR IP cameras is 1001. This is the port number that a client program such as FSM can use to communicate with the camera. If using an ONVIF-compliant VMS as a client, refer to VMS Remote, below.

  • Page 60: Devices Menu

    Advanced Configuration Devices Menu Set the temperature units for FC-Series R camera displays on the IR page. On the GPIO page read the default I/O parameters, set the output reset interval, or change signal labels. GPIO is enabled by default. IR: Adjustments to the IR settings should only be made by someone who has expertise with thermal cameras and a thorough understanding of how the various settings affect the image.

  • Page 61: Modules Menu

    Advanced Configuration GPIO: GPIO is enabled by default, and the input and output must be wired during installation; refer to General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO), pg. 1-2. The Output Reset Interval can be used to automatically reset the output signal after a certain amount of time. The value of 0 prevents the output from resetting automatically after a timeout.
  • Page 62 Advanced Configuration (for example, camera name, date/time, etc.) as an overlay on the video. The OSD text will appear on the IP video streams as well as the analog video output. Use the Alarm Manager page to define rules for internal camera alarms from Video Analytics, Radiometric IR, or GPIO. Video: By default, four video streams are enabled for the camera: Video 0, Video 1, Video 2, and Video 3.
  • Page 63 Advanced Configuration preferred settings. As a result, many of the details are established dynamically, which may run contrary to network security requirements. In some networks, the RTP/RTSP traffic is carried (tunneled) over Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) as that may allow the traffic to cross network boundaries and firewalls. While this method involves more overhead due to encapsulation, it may be necessary for clients to access the video streams when HTTP proxies are used.
  • Page 64 Advanced Configuration The parameters in the Settings section will have a significant impact on the quality and bandwidth requirements of the video stream. In general it is recommended that the default values are used initially, and then individual parameters can be modified and tested incrementally to determine if the bandwidth and quality requirements are met.
  • Page 65 Manual, which requires additional size and location settings) • Size (text size - small, medium or large) • Location (preset location on the screen where the information will appear) 2. The Preset label is generally used with FLIR pan/tilt cameras. 427-0073-12-12 Version 120 May 2015...
  • Page 66 Advanced Configuration The Initial System Info parameters control how the initial system information is displayed, such as the IP address and Serial Number. By default this information is displayed on the video overlay (analog and IP) for 10 seconds. The Thermography Info setting controls whether the Thermography OSD temperature readings are displayed on the video overlay (FC-Series R camera only).
  • Page 67 Alarm Source: The source of alarms for the FC-Series S camera is typically internal from Video Analytics and/or GPIO Input, while the FC-Series R camera also can have Radiometric IR alarms. In these cases, the Alarm Source Server IP Address is set to the localhost value of 127.0.0.1 and the...
  • Page 68 Advanced Configuration Alarm Actions: Just as there can be many sources of alarms, there are also a variety of responses or actions to these alarms. Some of the alarm actions are only used with pan/tilt cameras. Actions such as Point, Load ScanList, Go To Preset, and Engage Radar Track would only be used with a pan/tilt camera and are not used with the FC-Series fixed camera.
  • Page 69 Advanced Configuration Video Analytics Alarm to Email: Shown at the right is an example of an alarm rule that causes an email notification (with a snapshot image) to be sent when a motion alarm occurs in VA Area 0 or 1 (refer to Creating Motion Detection Areas, pg.

  • Page 70: Files Menu

    Files menu on the left side of the page. Selected actions from the Configuration and Media Browser are described below. For camera firmware updates, download and install the FLIR Firmware Update Tool (FFUT) utility from the FLIR support web site (http://support.flir.com). The FFUT utility will automatically check for and download the latest firmware files.
  • Page 71 Advanced Configuration Media Browser: The Media Browser page shows all of the images captured by the camera as a result of an alarm action. The image files can be downloaded to another computer for backup. Select to preview Select to Refresh After selecting a file, the file will appear in the Preview window.

  • Page 72: Product Info Menu

    Advanced Configuration 3.2.3 Product Info Menu The admin functions accessed through the Product Info menu on the left side of the page are shown. Selected actions from the Config File page are described below. Use the Config File page to change the Friendly Name which appears in FSM by default.

  • Page 73: Restoring The Factory Settings

    Advanced Configuration Restoring the Factory Settings The camera comes configured from the factory with a default IP address (192.168.250.116), the login passwords (user, expert, fliradmin), and all of the other configuration parameters (stored in a file called server.ini). In some cases, it may be necessary to restore the network settings of the camera to the original factory settings.
  • Page 74 FLIR Systems, Inc. 70 Castilian Drive Goleta, CA 93117 PH: + 1 805.964.9797 PH: + 1 877.773.3547 (Sales) PH: + 1 888.747.3547 (Support) FX: + 1 805.685.2711 www.flir.com Corporate Headquarters FLIR Systems, Inc. 27700 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, OR 97070 PH: +1 503.498.3547...

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