FLIR Quasar CM-6405 User manual

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Quasar™ Mini-Dome
CM-6405/CM-6408
Quick Install Guide
1 Check Contents
Make sure all of the items above are included in the camera kit.
2 Select a Location
Select a suitable location to mount the camera.
Cables can enter the camera either through the rear of the camera via the
mounting bracket or through a conduit hole on the side of the camera. If the cables
enter through the rear, make sure that the location provides a suitable method for
routing the cables.
Verify that the operating temperature range is in the following ranges, with no
more than 90% non-condensing humidity:
· With heater: -55° C to 60° C (-67° F to 140° F)
· Cold start with heater: -55° C to 60° C (-67° F to 140° F)
Warnings
· Placing a camera in a surrounding environment subject to extremely high
temperature can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or
gas.
· Subjecting the camera to extremely low air pressure can result in an explosion
or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
For further advice on positioning and orienting the camera, see the camera's
installation and user guide.

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3 Power Supply Options
The camera can be powered by:
· A UL-listed L.P.S. (Limited Power Supply) unit, rated to a maximum temperature
of 60° C:
o12 VDC, 1.21A minimum
o24 VAC, 50/60Hz, 1.2A minimum
· PoE (Power over Ethernet): 48 VDC, 0.27A minimum
For assistance with purchasing a power supply, contact your FLIR representative.
4 Configure the Camera
FLIR recommends configuring the camera before mounting and aiming it. It is also
possible to configure the camera after mounting it, which could be more
appropriate for certain installations. For the camera's default Video Configuration
settings, see 7 Default Video Configuration Settings.
4.1 Install the FLIR DNA tool
The FLIR Discovery Network Assistant (DNA) tool does not require a license to
use and it is free. Download it from the product's web page at FLIR.com >
Products > Security > Visible Security Cameras to a computer on the same VLAN
to which you will connect the camera. Then, unzip the file.
4.2 Remove Cover and Separate Base
Tip
When unpacking the camera, do not remove the plastic sheet protecting the
dome.
To remove the dome cover:
a. Using the Torx wrench, loosen the screw on the camera's outer circular ring
that secures the dome cover to the camera base.
b. While firmly holding the base, rotate the ring counterclockwise to loosen it.
c. Carefully pull the ring and cover away from the base.
Outer Ring Locking Screw
Loosen Ring

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To separate the camera base from the mounting bracket:
a. Using a screwdriver, loosen the two twist-lock screws securing the camera and
its base to the mounting bracket.
b. Gently pull the camera and its base away from the mounting bracket.
Separate Base from Bracket
Change the number of LEDs (optional)
The camera has a total of eight IR illumination LEDs. On the 3D lens assembly,
there is a 4 / 8 (default) switch that determines the number of enabled IR LEDs.
With the dome cover removed, you can change the switch setting.
4.3 Connect the Camera
Connectors
Connector
Connection
1
RJ-45
Two LEDs
Attach a Cat 6 cable from the network switch to the RJ45 connector for a
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet and IEEE 802.3af class 0 PoE connection.
Ethernet is required for streaming video and for configuring the camera.
The green link LED indicates a good network connection. The orange
activity LED flashes to indicate network activity.
Warning
The PoE unit and all interconnected equipment must be installed indoors within the same
building, including all PoE-powered network connections, as described by Environment A
of the IEEE 802.3af standard.

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Connector
Connection
2
Four-pin
power
terminal
block
1
24VAC -
3
12VDC -
If using a 24VAC or 12VDC power
supply, connect it to the power
terminal block connector according
to the pin assignment shown.
2
24VAC +
4
12VDC +
Warning
The power cord to the 12 VDC or 24 VAC power supply unit must be connected to a
socket outlet with an earthing connector.
3
Default
Button
To restore the camera to its factory defaults, use a proper tool to press
the default button for at least 20 seconds.
4
USB
Connects to Wi-Fi dongle (future release support)
5
microSD
Card Slot
For video clip and snapshot recording and file storage, insert a
microSD / SDHC / SDXC card (up to 512 GB, Class 10) in the card slot.
When the camera is powered on, do not remove the microSD card.
6
Nine-pin
terminal
block
1
Audio In L
6
Alarm Out +
Attach wires from external devices
to the terminal block connector for
alarm and audio in/out according to
the pin assignment shown.
2
Audio In R
7
3
GND
8
Alarm In +
4
Audio Out L
9
5
Audio Out R
Warning
Do not connect an external power supply to the nine-pin audio/alarm I/O terminal block
connector.
Warning
This product contains a battery that is soldered to the PCB. There is a risk of
explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Do not replace the
battery. The battery should be disposed of in accordance with the battery
manufacturer’s instructions.
Tip
To make it easier to mount and install the camera, while the camera is on the
bench or in the lab, you can connect Ethernet and other cable patch cords to the
camera's connectors and route them through the grommets on the base and
through the mounting bracket. Then, you'll be able to mount and install the
camera without separating the camera base from the mounting bracket a second
time.
4.4 Configure for Networking
You can configure the camera using the DNA tool, the camera's web page, or a
supported VMS.

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DNA tool
Camera's web page
Discover camera IP address
•
Configure IP address, mask, and gateway
•
•
Configure DNS settings, MTU, and Ethernet speed
•
Change user credentials
•
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Change video format
•
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Configure more than one camera at the same time
•
For information about using the camera's web page to configure the camera, see
the camera's installation and user guide. For information about using a supported
VMS to configure the camera, see the VMS documentation.
By default, DHCP is enabled on the camera and a DHCP server on the network
assigns the camera an IP address. For example, if the camera is managed by
FLIR's Horizon or Meridian VMS and the VMS is configured as a DHCP server, the
VMS automatically assigns the camera an IP address.
If the camera is managed by FLIR’s Latitude VMS or is on a network with static IP
addressing, you can manually specify the camera’s IP address using the DNA tool
or the camera's web page. The camera's default IP address is 192.168.0.250.
To manually specify the camera's IP address using the DNA tool:
a. Make sure the camera and the PC are on the same LAN segment.
b. Run the DNA tool (DNA.exe) by double-clicking .
The Discover List
appears, showing
compatible
devices on the
LAN segment and
their current IP
addresses.
In the DNA Discover List, verify that the camera's status is Online.
If this is the first time you are configuring the camera or if it is the first time after
resetting the camera to its factory defaults, DNA automatically authenticates
the camera with the default password for the camera's admin user (admin).
If the admin user password has been changed, you need to authenticate the
camera.
In the DNA Discover List, right-click the camera and select Login.
In the DNA - Login window, type the password for the admin user. If you do
not know the admin user password, contact the person who configured the
camera's users and passwords.
Click Login, wait for Ok status to appear, and then click Close.

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In the DNA Discover List, verify that the camera's status is Authenticated.
c. Change the camera’s IP address.
Right-click the camera and select IP Setup.
In the DNA - IP Setup window, clear Use
DHCP and specify the camera's IP
address. You can also specify the Mask
(default: 255.255.255.0) and Gateway.
Then, click Update, wait for Ok status
to appear, and then click Close.
4.5 Change Video Format (Optional)
By default, NTSC is the camera's video format.
To change the camera's video format to
PAL using the DNA tool:
a. In the DNA Discover List, right-click the
camera and select Change Video Format.
b. In the Change Video Format window,
select PAL.
c. Click Update, wait for Ok status to
appear, and then click Close.
For more information about using the DNA tool to configure one or more cameras,
see the DNA User Guide. While the software is open, click the Help icon
.
4.6 Re-attach Dome Cover
To prevent damaging the camera's internal components while moving it from the
bench or lab to its mounting location, re-attach the dome cover to the base and
then remove it again at the mounting location.
Before doing so, you can re-attach the camera base to the mounting bracket. Use
a screwdriver to tighten the two twist-lock screws securing the camera and its
base to the mounting bracket. If you do not re-attach the camera base to the
mounting bracket, remember to bring the screwdriver to the mounting location.
To re-attach the dome cover:
a. Using the two guide pins on the dome cover and the triangles on the cover and
on the base, carefully align and position the dome cover onto the base.

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b. Securely tighten the outer ring.
c. Lock the ring. Using the Torx wrench, tighten the screw on the outer ring that
secures the cover to the base.
5 Install the Camera
Warning
The camera must be installed by qualified personnel and the installation should
conform to all local codes.
Be sure to have the required accessories and tools available and refer to the
camera's installation and user guide as necessary.
5.1 Fit Mounting Hardware
If required, install the mounting hardware for the camera according to the
instructions for the hardware.
5.2 Remove Cover and Separate Base
Repeat the steps described in 4.2 Remove Cover and Separate Base.
5.3 Install Mounting Bracket
You can install the mounting bracket on standard electrical boxes or directly on a
secure, flush, and vibration-free surface.
To install the mounting bracket on a
standard electrical box:
Attach the bracket to the box using:
· The holes in the mounting bracket,
according to the types of boxes engraved on
the bracket
· The corresponding holes in the box
· Suitable bolts, washers, and nuts (not
included in the camera kit)
To install the mounting bracket directly on
a surface:
a. Choose four widely spaced mounting holes on the bracket for optimum flat
surface mounting.
b. Using the bracket as a template to mark the surface, drill four anchor holes.
c. (Optional) If necessary, drill a hole wide enough for routing cables.
d. Hammer the four plastic screw anchors into the drilled holes.

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e. Insert the anchors and then attach the bracket to the surface using the four M4
25mm self-tapping screws included in the camera kit.
When tightening the screws, the holes in the mounting plate allow for making small
adjustments to the bracket's position.
5.4 Route Cables and Connect the Camera
Cables can enter the camera
from the side or from the rear.
To route cables through the side of the camera:
a. Use the Torx wrench to loosen the screw securing the side conduit hole cover
and remove the hole cover.
b. Route cables through the hole.
To route cables through the rear of the
camera:
a. For each cable, use the Torx wrench to punch
a hole in the center of the rubber glands in the
the camera's base, from the underside.
b. Route cables through the hole in the mounting
bracket and through the holes in the grommet.
c. Push the cables back through the seal so that
the seal extends out of the base.
Inside base
Connect the camera according to the information in 4.3 Connect the Camera.
Note
Connect the camera to a 24VAC or PoE power source as the primary power
source, and then connect 12VDC as the secondary power source. If the primary
power source fails, the camera seamlessly switches to 12VDC until the primary
power source is restored.
5.5 Mount and Aim the Camera
a. Make sure that the camera is facing the required field of view. Then, carefully
re-attach the camera base to the mounting bracket. Use a screwdriver to
tighten the two twist-lock screws securing the camera and its base to the
mounting bracket.
b. Aim the camera, which has three axes for adjusting the field of view:
oPan adjustment – Rotate the lens base until satisfied with the field of view.
oTilt adjustment – Loosen the screw locking the camera lens in its tilt angle. Tilt
the lens until satisfied with the field of view. Then, tighten the screw.
oLens rotation – Rotate the 3D assembly in the lens until satisfied with the field
of view.

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Aiming the Camera
Caution
Do not rotate or tilt beyond the mechanical limits for each axis:
· Pan adjustment range: 356°
· Tilt adjustment range: ±80°
· Lens rotation range: ±98° – Rotating the 3D assembly in the lens beyond its
mechanical limit can twist, disconnect, or break the camera's internal cables.
c. Repeat the steps described in 4.6 Re-attach Dome Cover.
6 Complete Camera Setup
Specify the camera's zoom and focus, and format the microSD card, using the
camera's web page. FLIR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.0,
with the ActiveX plug-in. The camera's web page supports other browsers that do
not support ActiveX. However, using another browser requires configuring MJPEG
encoding for at least one of the camera's video streams; for more information, see
the camera's installation and user guide.
a. Log in to the camera’s web page.
In the DNA Discover List, double-
click the camera.
In the Windows Security dialog
box, type a user name and
password. Both are case-
sensitive.
When logging in to the camera's web
page for the first time or for the first
time after resetting the camera to its
factory defaults, type admin for the user
name and for the password.
Then, specify a new password for the
admin user. Use a strong password
consisting of at least eight characters
and at least one uppercase letter, one
lowercase letter, and one number.
Passwords can include the following
special characters: |@#~!$&<>+_-.,*?=
.
Log back in using the new password.

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b. If the User Account Control dialog opens and prompts you to install the
install.cab file, click Yes.
If ActiveX installation is not successful, in the
Internet Explorer Tools > Internet Options >
Advanced Security settings, select Allow software
to run or install even if the signature is invalid and
click OK. Try installing ActiveX again. After a
successful ActiveX installation, uncheck the
checkbox, and click OK.
If a popup message appears for running the ActiveX add-on, click Allow.
c. Install the web player.
Note
If you have previously installed a web player application on the PC, you
should delete the existing web player from the PC before accessing the
camera. For information on how to install the new player, uninstall a previous
player, and clear temporary Internet files, see the camera's installation and
user guide.
The camera's web page opens.
d. On the Live page, adjust the zoom or focus using the controls.
b. Format the microSD card.
From the navigation bar, click Settings.Then, in the sidebar, click System >
Edge Recording > SD Card.