FLIR X-Series User manual

X-Series Science Camera
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1REVISION HISTORY ......................................................................................................................................6
2INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Camera System Components..........................................................................................7
2.2 Camera Models...............................................................................................................7
2.3 System Overview.............................................................................................................8
2.4 Key features of the X-Series science cameras ................................................................9
3WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS......................................................................................................................12
4INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Basic Connections.........................................................................................................13
5X-SERIES CAMERA CONTROLLER...........................................................................................................17
5.1 Online Help....................................................................................................................18
5.2 Menu Bar.......................................................................................................................18
5.2.1 Tools Menu.................................................................................................................................18
5.2.1.1 Advanced Time Controls...................................................................................................................20
5.2.2 Help Menu..................................................................................................................................20
5.3 Basic User Mode...........................................................................................................22
5.3.1 Status Page................................................................................................................................23
5.3.2 Setup Page.................................................................................................................................23
5.3.3 Correction Page..........................................................................................................................25
5.4 Advanced User Mode....................................................................................................26
5.4.1 Status Page................................................................................................................................26
5.4.2 Setup Page.................................................................................................................................27
5.4.2.1 Presets Tab.......................................................................................................................................29
5.4.2.1.1 Single Preset Mode............................................................................................................................. 29
5.4.2.1.2 Preset Sequencing Mode.................................................................................................................... 30
5.4.2.1.3 Superframing Mode............................................................................................................................. 32
5.4.2.2 Window Tab ......................................................................................................................................34
5.4.2.2.1 FPA Sub-tab........................................................................................................................................ 34
5.4.2.2.2 Analog Video sub-tab.......................................................................................................................... 35
5.4.2.3 Sync Tab...........................................................................................................................................36
5.4.2.3.1 Sync Mode.......................................................................................................................................... 37
5.4.2.3.2 Sync Source........................................................................................................................................ 39
5.4.2.3.3 Sync Options....................................................................................................................................... 41
5.4.2.3.4 Sync Out............................................................................................................................................. 41
5.4.2.4 Filter/Flag..........................................................................................................................................42

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5.4.2.4.1 Flag controls........................................................................................................................................ 42
5.4.2.4.2 Filter Wheel Controls........................................................................................................................... 43
5.4.3 Advanced Page..........................................................................................................................44
5.4.3.1 Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC)......................................................................................................44
5.4.3.1.1 One-Point Correction Process............................................................................................................. 45
5.4.3.1.2 Two-Point Correction Process............................................................................................................. 45
5.4.3.1.3 Update Offset...................................................................................................................................... 46
5.4.3.1.4 Bad Pixel Correction ........................................................................................................................... 46
5.4.3.2 Correction Tab ..................................................................................................................................47
5.4.3.2.1 NUC Information ................................................................................................................................. 49
5.4.3.2.2 Load NUC Options.............................................................................................................................. 49
5.4.3.2.3 Performing a NUC............................................................................................................................... 50
5.4.3.3 Video Setup Tab ...............................................................................................................................53
5.4.3.4 Video ROI..........................................................................................................................................56
5.4.3.5 Video Overlay Tab.............................................................................................................................57
5.4.3.6 Digital Tab.........................................................................................................................................59
5.4.3.7 Analog Tab........................................................................................................................................61
5.4.3.8 Misc Tab............................................................................................................................................62
5.4.3.9 Lockin Tab.........................................................................................................................................62
5.4.3.10 Saturation Detection..........................................................................................................................63
5.4.3.10.1 Integrate Active Polarity.................................................................................................................... 64
5.4.3.10.2 IRIG Latch......................................................................................................................................... 64
5.4.3.10.3 Camera Temperatures...................................................................................................................... 64
5.4.4 SSD Page...................................................................................................................................65
5.4.4.1 Installing the SSD..............................................................................................................................67
6INTERFACES................................................................................................................................................69
6.1 Mechanical Dimensions.................................................................................................69
6.2 Electrical –X8500 and X6900 Series.............................................................................72
6.2.1 Power Switch..............................................................................................................................72
6.2.2 Solid State Drive.........................................................................................................................73
6.2.3 Status Lights...............................................................................................................................73
6.2.4 Gigabit Ethernet..........................................................................................................................74
6.2.5 MicroSD......................................................................................................................................74
6.2.6 USB Client..................................................................................................................................74
6.2.7 HDMI Video................................................................................................................................74
6.2.8 Power Interface ..........................................................................................................................75
6.2.9 Camera Link® Video Output........................................................................................................75
6.2.10 Auxiliary Connector/Breakout Cable ..........................................................................................76
6.2.11 Record Trigger............................................................................................................................78
6.2.12 CoaXPress (CXP) Video Output [X6900/X8500 only]................................................................78

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6.2.13 Sync In........................................................................................................................................78
6.2.14 HD-SDI [X6900/X8500 only].......................................................................................................79
6.2.15 Composite Video Output [X6900/X8500 only]............................................................................79
6.2.16 Sync Out.....................................................................................................................................79
6.2.17 Genlock Input [X6900/X8500 only].............................................................................................80
6.2.18 IRIG Input [X6900/X8500 only]...................................................................................................80
7 FILTER WHEEL.................................................................................................................................................81
8SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................83
8.1 Interface........................................................................................................................83
8.2 Windowing Capacity......................................................................................................83
8.3 Acquisition Modes and Features....................................................................................84
8.4 Analog Video.................................................................................................................86
8.5 Performance Characteristics .........................................................................................87
8.6 Non Uniformity Correction .............................................................................................87
8.7 Detector/FPA.................................................................................................................88
8.8 General Characteristics.................................................................................................88
9MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................................90
9.1 Camera and Lens Cleaning...........................................................................................90
9.1.1Camera Body, Cables and Accessories.....................................................................................90
9.1.2 Lenses........................................................................................................................................90

1 –Revision History
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1 Revision History
Version
Date
Initials
Changes
A
07/09/2019
AAR
Initial Release
B
01/06/2020
AAR
Correction to Aux cable pinout, 1308 gain states

2 –Introduction
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2 Introduction
Thank you for choosing a FLIR X-series science camera! The X-series cameras are some of the
fastest commercial infrared cameras in the world, and they were designed with the high-end infrared
camera user in mind.
2.1 Camera System Components
The X-series infrared camera and its accessories are delivered in a box which typically contains the
items below. There may also be additional items that you have ordered such as lenses, software,
CDs, etc.
Description
FLIR Part Number
X6800sc Camera
X6900sc Camera
X8500sc Camera
29420-2xx (InSb)
29267-2xx (InSb) or 29421-2xx (SLS)
29422-2xx (InSb) or 29428-2xx (SLS)
Power supply, 24V, 4A
24123-000
AC line cord
24124-000
Gigabit Ethernet Cat-6 cable, 2m length
24277-000
AUX Breakout Cable
4212860
Bayonet mount plug
4142249
Laboratory calibration plate
261-0005-00
500GB SSD
4142223
SSD to USB cable
4142222
Filter wheel wrench
C1004.M202
HDMI video cable, 6-ft
4142224
Water-resistant transit case
24043-005
Documentation CD
N/A
2.2 Camera Models
The X-series is a camera family. There are several different models, ensuring a wide variety of
customer needs can be met. The X6800-series cameras are a slower, less expensive version of the
X6900-series series. The X6900-series cameras are 640x512 cameras built for very high frame rates.
The X8500-series cameras have an HD focal plane array
Model
Description
FLIR Part Number
X6800sc
•f/2.5
•Broadband (InSb: 1.5-5μm response)
29420-200
X6801sc
•f/2.5
•InSb: 3-5μm response
29420-201
X6802sc
•f/4.1
•Broadband (InSb: 1.5-5um response)
29420-202
X6803sc
•f/4.1
•InSb: 3-5μm response
29420-203

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Model
Description
FLIR Part Number
X6900sc
•f/2.5
•Broadband (InSb: 1.5-5μm response)
•Broadband (SLS: 3-12μm response)*
29267-200
29421-200
X6901sc
•f/2.5
•InSb: 3-5μm response
•SLS: 7.5-12μm response*
29267-201
29421-201
X6902sc
•f/4.1
•Broadband (InSb: 1.5-5um response)
•Broadband (SLS: 3-12μm passband)*
29267-202
29421-202
X6903sc
•f/4.1
•InSb: 3-5μm response
•SLS: 7.5-12μm response*
29267-203
29421-203
X8500sc
•f/2.5
•Broadband (InSb: 1.5-5μm response)
•Broadband (SLS: 3-12μm response)*
29422-200
29428-200
X8501sc
•f/2.5
•InSb: 3-5μm response
•SLS: 7.5-12μm response*
29422-201
29428-201
X8502sc
•f/4
•Broadband (InSb: 1.5-5um response)
•Broadband (SLS: 3-12μm passband)*
29422-202
29428-202
X8503sc
•f/4
•InSb: 3-5μm response
•SLS: 7.5-12μm response*
29422-203
29428-203
*NOTE: SLS upper cutoff tolerance is +/- 0.5um
2.3 System Overview
The X-Series infrared camera systems have been developed by FLIR to meet the needs of the
research, industrial and range phenomenology communities.
The X8500sc camera makes use of FLIR’s advanced ISC1308 readout integrated circuit (ROIC),
mated to an Indium Antimonide (InSb) detector to cover the shortwave and midwave infrared bands
and an SLS array for longwave infrared. The X6800 and X6900 cameras use the ISC0804 ROIC.
The X8500sc camera utilizes an HD format, 1280x1024 array with 12μm pixel pitch. The X6800 and
X6900 cameras use a large format, 640x512 array with 25um pixels. The architectures of the camera
systems fully exploit a rich palette of features available in both the 0804 and 1308 ROICs to support
the specialized needs of high-end research.
The X-Series is a stand-alone imaging camera that interfaces to host PCs using standard interfaces,
including Gigabit Ethernet, Camera Link®, and CoaXpress (CXP). The X-Series cameras are all
GenICam compliant. An SDK is also available, which makes it possible for the system designer to
write their own camera controller and acquire image data with their own custom application.

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2.4 Key features of the X-Series science cameras
Improved Linearity to Zero Well-Fill
Typical direct injection ROIC designs exhibit a non-linear response when the signal drops
below 10% of well-fill. Both the ISC0804 and ISC1308 ROICs provides linear response even
at very low signal levels. This results in an increased linear dynamic range, much better NUC
performance at low signal levels and it makes it easier to perform a user calibration of the
camera.
Fast Frame Rates
The X6900 and X8500sc cameras feature fast pixel clocks: 355 Megapixels per second,
which enable the X6900 camera to output 1000 frames per second at 640x512, and the
X8500 camera to output >180 frames per second at a frame size of 1280x1024 pixels. The
X6800 series frame rate is limited to approximately half the X6900 frame rate, but it has the
same 355 Megapixels per second pixel clock speed.
14-Bit Digital Image Data
The X-Series camera systems are all built around high-performance 14-bit A/D converters,
preserving the full dynamic range of the FPA.
Windowing Capability
Higher frame rates are available by windowing down at the Focal Plane Array (FPA) level.
Semi-arbitrary size and location of windows are available, limited only by the intrinsic
characteristics of the readout.
Presets
Up to four presets and their associated parameters such as integration time, frame rate,
window size and window location are available for instant selection with a single command.
These presets can be used in either Superframing or Preset Sequencing modes.
Factory Calibrations
Most variants of the X-Series cameras can be purchased with radiometric calibrations that are
performed in the calibration laboratory in Niceville, Florida using NIST-traceable calibration sources.
The calibrations translate the raw digital data from the sensor into radiometric images that can be
interpreted by software into radiance and temperature images. These factory radiometric calibrations
are stored inside the camera electronics and are linked to high-quality stored factory NUCs. The
radiometric calibrations have temperature drift correction built in that utilizes various temperature
sensors inside the camera body and on the lens interface to compensate for changes in the optics
self-radiation levels caused by changes in the camera and optics temperatures.
Independently Adjustable Frame Rates
Frame rate is user selectable from 0.0015 Hz up to the maximum allowed for the selected
window size.
Multiple Triggering Modes and Synchronizing Interfaces
The X-Series cameras provide different interfaces to support maximum flexibility for
synchronizing the camera to external events, as well as synchronizing external events to the
camera.
▫Sync In (TTL)
▫Built-in IRIG timing decoder (not in X6800 series)
▫Genlock input (SD or HD) (not in X6800 series)
▫Sync Out

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Adjustable Digital Gains and Offsets
The X-Series cameras allow the user to adjust digital gains and offsets per preset, making it
possible to map only the linear portion of the FPA to the full range of digital count values.
Multiple Control Options
The X-Series cameras can be controlled with the supplied control module within ResearchIR,
using the optional BHP SDK or with a third-party toolkit that support GenICam. The following
ports can be used for controlling the X6900 and X8500-series cameras:
▫Gigabit Ethernet port (GenICam)
▫Camera Link® serial port (GenCP)
▫CoaXpress (GenICam)
▫USB-2 port
▫Traditional RS-232 asynchronous serial port (GenCP)
The X6800 camera supports:
▫Gigabit Ethernet port (GenICam)
▫Camera Link® serial port (GenCP)
▫USB-2 port
▫Traditional RS-232 asynchronous serial port (GenCP)
Multiple Video Outputs
The X6900 and X8500 cameras feature multiple independent and simultaneous video
outputs:
▫Digital Data –Camera Link® Full
▫Digital Data –Gigabit Ethernet
▫Digital Data -- CoaXpress
▫Digital Video –HD-SDI (1080p or 720p)
▫Digital Video –HDMI (1080p or 720p)
▫Analog Video –Composite video (NTSC or PAL)
The X6800 cameras have the following video outputs:
▫Digital Data –Camera Link® Full
▫Digital Data –Gigabit Ethernet
▫Digital Video –HDMI (1080p or 720p)
Support for Camera Link Full or CoaXpress interfaces
The X6900 and X8500 cameras are the first commercial IR cameras to offer both Camera Link
Full and CoaXpress (CXP) interfaces on the same camera. Both interfaces are
simultaneously active.
The X6800 series has the Camera Link interface, but not CoaXpress.
Video Color Palettes
The X-Series cameras support a selection of standard and user-defined color palettes for the
analog video and HD-SDI outputs.
X6800 only has HDMI output.
Video Overlay
X6900 and X8500: A configurable video overlay provides the user with IRIG time and camera
status symbology on the analog video without needing to use the GUI.

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X6800: A configurable video overlay provides the user with camera status symbology on the
HDMI video output without needing to use the GUI.
Ruggedized Construction
The X-Series cameras are packaged in semi-sealed enclosures with integral forced air heat
exchangers.
Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE)
DDE is an analog video AGC mode that provides a significant improvement to scene detail
and contrast.
On-Camera NUCs with Auto Update
NUCs can be stored in camera memory and can be applied independently to the various
digital and video outputs. The camera can be configured to automatically update the NUC
using the internal flag based on a change of an internal temperature sensor and/or a timer.
IRIG Time Stamp (TSPI Accurate)
The X6900 and X8500 cameras can automatically sync to a standard IRIG-B analog time
signal. The time stamp jitter is less than 10 microseconds. The time is encoded in the digital
image header and can also be displayed on the analog video overlay.
The X6800 camera does not support an IRIG-B input.
4-position filter wheel
The X-Series cameras have internal motorized filter wheels that can position a warm filter
between the lens and detector. The filters can be installed by the user and the filter holders
support automatic identification.
On-board recording with Solid State Drive (SSD) storage
The X-Series cameras have on-board 16GB RAM buffers that can record at any supported
frame rate with zero dropped frames. Data in the RAM buffer can be played back over any
digital data or video interface or can be stored to the internal SSD drive.
The SSD system uses standard commercial SSDs used in PCs and laptops. The SSD is
readily removed from the camera. The SSD can then be connected to the PC using a
standard USB/2.5” drive SATA cable (provided). The drive data can be accessed using the
provided ResearchIR software.

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3 Warnings and Cautions
For best results and user safety, the following warnings and precautions should be followed when
handling and operating the camera.
Warnings and Cautions:
➢Do not open the camera body for any reason. Disassembly of the camera (including
removal of the cover) can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty.
➢Great care should be exercised with your camera optics. Refer to Chapter 9 for lens
cleaning.
➢Operating the camera outside of the specified input voltage range or the specified
operating temperature range can cause permanent damage.
➢The camera is not completely sealed. Avoid exposure to dust and moisture and replace
the lens cap when not in use.
➢Do not image extremely high intensity radiation sources, such as the sun, lasers, arc
welders, etc.
➢The camera is a precision optical instrument and should not be exposed to excessive
shock and/or vibration. Refer to Section 8.8 for detailed environmental requirements.
➢The camera contains static-sensitive electronics and should be handled appropriately.

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4 Installation
4.1 Basic Connections
All connections to the X-series cameras are located on the Back Panel. Although the X6900 and
X8500 cameras have a large number of connections, only a small number are required for basic
operation. The X6800 is a simplified version of the X6900 camera with fewer connections.

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Item
Category
Description
1
Power
Power button. DC power connector.
Plug in the AC power supply to a standard outlet. The power supply
is compatible with 120V/60Hz and 240V50Hz AC power. Plug
adapters can be used for different regions. Connect the DC power
cable between the power supply and the power connector located on
the rear panel of the X-series camera. Turn on the camera by
pressing the power button on the rear panel. The button will
illuminate to indicate that the unit is ON.
2
Digital Data
Gigabit Ethernet
The X-Series cameras have a Gigabit Ethernet interface that is GigE
Vision compliant. Use a regular CAT5e, CAT6 or CAT7 Ethernet
patch cable. If a crossover cable is used, the camera interface will
automatically detect and configure itself to work with this kind of
cable. The GigE interface is not capable of handling the full data rate
of the camera. The interface can handle about 30Hz at the X8500
camera’s full resolution and about 125Hz with the X6900/X6800
cameras, but results may vary depending on the host computer.
3
Video
HDMI, HD-SDI, Composite (NTSC/PAL)
4
Digital Data
Camera Link Full
The X-Series cameras have an industry standard Camera Link Full
interface using MDR connectors. This interface can handle the full
data rate of any of the cameras.
5
Digital Data
CoaXPress
The X8500sc and X6900sc cameras use dual 5Gbps links with BNC
connectors. This interface can handle the full data rate of the
cameras.
6
Auxiliary
This is the Auxiliary connector which is described in Section 6.2.10.
The X6800 series cameras have fewer connections:

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Item
Category
Description
1
Power
Power button. DC power connector.
Plug in the AC power supply to a standard outlet. The power supply
is compatible with 120V/60Hz and 240V50Hz AC power. Plug
adapters can be used for different regions. Connect the DC power
cable between the power supply and the power connector located on
the rear panel of the X6800sc camera. Turn on the camera by
pressing the power button on the rear panel. The button will
illuminate to indicate that the unit is ON.
2
Digital Data
Gigabit Ethernet
The X6800sc has a Gigabit Ethernet interface that is GigE Vision
compliant. Use a regular CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet patch cable. If a
crossover cable is used, the camera interface will automatically

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Item
Category
Description
detect and configure itself to work with this kind of cable. The GigE
interface is not capable of handling the full data rate of the camera.
It can handle about 125Hz at full resolution.
3
Video/USB
HDMI video output, USB-2 port and microSD card slot (not yet
implemented)
4
Digital Data
Camera Link Full
The X6800sc has an industry standard Camera Link Full interface
using MDR connectors. This interface can handle the full data rate
of the camera.
5
Sync
Sync input and output connectors
6
Auxiliary
This is the Auxiliary connector which is described in Section 6.2.10.
7
Record
This record input will trigger the recording to the internal RAM buffer I
the camera. The input can be a contact closure or a rising-edge TTL
pulse.

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5 X-Series Camera Controller
The X-Series Camera Controller (also called the Graphical User Interface or GUI) can be accessed
from within the ResearchIR software. Once the user is connected to the camera, a mini controller will
be visible in the left pane:
This controller will have basic controls for the most commonly used settings, like integration time,
frame rate, preset selection, and window size. Clicking the “More” button will display the full camera
controller. The rest of this chapter will describe the full camera controller features in detail.
The camera control pane shown above indicates that factory radiometric calibrations are loaded into
the four presets of the camera. The values shown are temperature ranges. For example, the first
preset is designed to measure object temperatures from -20C to 55C, the second from 10C to 90C.
These factory calibrations are associated with NUC files which are stored in the camera. When the
camera is connected to ResearchIR software, the software will detect the loaded calibration and
interpret the raw image data into radiometrically calibrated images in radiance or temperature units.
This is described more fully in the ResearchIR user manual.
The full camera controller can operate in two user modes, Basic or Advanced. The Basic mode gives
the typical camera controls most users need. For advanced system requirements that exercise the
full capabilities of the camera, the Advanced mode is used. The user mode can be selected from the
Tools>>User Mode menu. In both modes, the menu bar is the same.
The Status pages looks similar in both modes, but the Advanced mode gives the user much more
control of advanced camera features.
NOTE: The X6800scusesthesamecameracontroller softwareasthe X6900sc. The X6800scis
missingseveralfeaturesfound intheX6900scbutthe controlsforthesefunctionsmaystillbevisiblein
the GUI. Forexample,the X6800schasaprecisionimagetimestampwhichmaybereferredtoasa
“IRIG” time. However, this time stamp cannot be synchronized to an external IRIG-Bsignal. Itcan
onlybe setto reflect thePC orcamera real-timeclock(RTC)butwillonlyfree-wheelafterbeingset.
TheIRIG timestampwillbe set tothe cameraRTCautomaticallyatpower-up.
GUI controlsfor Genlockshouldnotbeused becausethisinput isnotavailable. The X6800sconly
supports HDMI. Choosing optionsforSDIor composite videowillresultinnovideo to bedisplayed.
The X6800schasa reducedmaximumframeratecompared tothe X6900sc. Variousscreenshots
within thismanualmayshowframerates thatarebeyond what the X6800sc supports.

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5.1 Online Help
The X-Series Camera Controller provides two online help options. First there is this manual which
can be accessed via the Help menu. Second, when placing the mouse cursor over a particular
control, a Tooltip will be displayed giving a basic description of the control.
5.2 Menu Bar
The menu bar is the same for both Basic and Advanced User Modes.
Save State (name)
Saves the camera state to the current (name).
This state will be reloaded at power up. Stored in
flash memory.
Save State As
Saves the current camera state to a name chosen
by the user. State names other than (name) may
be loaded manually. Stored in flash memory
Load State
Load a state from flash memory.
Manage States
Rename or delete states from camera memory.
Load Factory
Defaults
Loads factory defaults for all camera Settings and
NUCs. The factory defaults cannot be modified
by the user.
NOTE: Camera states contain information about all configurable camera parameters. They do not
contain the NUC data, but they do contain the filenames of the currently loaded NUCs. These NUCs
will be reloaded with the state; however, if the NUCs are changed, deleted, or renamed, the state may
not be able to load the NUCs.
5.2.1 Tools Menu
NEOS Lens Control
Activates control link to certain
motorized lenses
Filter Info
Shows ID info for filters in wheel
Set Time
Options for setting time
User Mode
Select Basic or Advanced mode
Set PC Time to
Sets the PC clock to the time from the

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Camera Time
camera IRIG clock.
[Note: For the X6900 and X8500
cameras, at power up, the IRIG clock is
automatically synchronized to the
cameras Real Time Clock (RTC).]
[Note: If the current PC user account
does not have permission to access the
system clock, this function will not work.]
Set Camera Time to
PC Time
Sets the camera RTC/IRIG clocks to the
time from the PC clock. If the camera
IRIG clock is synchronized to an external
source the time will momentarily blip if
this function is selected and it will then
resynchronize automatically with the
IRIG source. (X6800 has RTC only)
Advanced…
Allows user to manually set the IRIG and
RTC clocks in the camera. See Section
5.2.1.1
User Mode >> Basic
Provides a limited subset of controls. All
controls on a single page to minimize
time needed to find a control.
User Mode >>
Advanced
Activates all controller features.
NOTE: The X-seriescameras have two internalclocks:ARealTime Clock (RTC)andan
IRIGclock. TheRTCisalowresolution clockused to keepsystem time. The RTChasa
batterybackupandwillretaintimewhilethecameraisoff. TheIRIG clockisahighresolution
(microsecond) clock. Thisclock doesnot have abatterybackup butatpower upthe IRIG
clockisinitialized tothecurrentRTCtimeandwill free-wheeluntilan IRIG signalisapplied to
the camera.TheX6800IRIG clockcannotbe synchronizedtoanexternal IRIG time source.

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5.2.1.1 Advanced Time Controls
This dialog is accessed using the Tools>>Set Time>>Advanced menu options. This allows the user
to directly set the cameras system time, and IRIG time. Under the Synchronize Time section the user
can select various clocks on the left and synchronize them to a clock from the right. In the example
below, the “Sync” button is pressed, the Camera System and IRIG clocks will be synchronized to PC
time (including local time zone).
NOTE: Setting the PC time requires your PC user account to have certain permissions set. If you do
not have sufficient permission, then this function will not work.
5.2.2 Help Menu
The “About” menu item shows a dialog indicating the current controller version number. If the
controller is connected to a camera a list will be displayed that shows all versions of software and
firmware in the camera. The “Save” button allows the user to create a text file with this version
information.