FLIR Voyager III User manual

Voyager III
432-0005-00-10
Revision 100
September 2011 Operator’s Manual

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CHAPTER 1 Voyager III Overview .................................................................. 5
Additional References .....................................................................................................................5
Documentation Conventions ...........................................................................................................6
Warnings and Cautions................................................................................................6
System Description......................................................................................................7
General Operation ...........................................................................................................................7
Specialized Modes of Operation .....................................................................................................7
System Components. ..................................................................................................9
The Voyager III Camera Body .........................................................................................................9
Voyager III Bulkhead Box ..............................................................................................................10
Cables ...........................................................................................................................................10
Joystick Control Unit (JCU) ...........................................................................................................11
Multiple JCUs and Other Devices .................................................................................................11
Video Display. ............................................................................................................12
Thermal Imaging ...........................................................................................................................12
Video Screen Icons .......................................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 2 Voyager III Joystick Control Unit ............................................... 15
JCU Introduction. .......................................................................................................15
JCU Buttons...............................................................................................................15
Power/DIM Button .........................................................................................................................16
MENU Button ................................................................................................................................16
USER Button .................................................................................................................................16
SCENE Button ..............................................................................................................................17
COLOR Button .............................................................................................................................17
HOME Button ................................................................................................................................18
Special Button Functions ...............................................................................................................18
Button Summary ...........................................................................................................................19
JCU Puck...................................................................................................................19
Tilting the Camera .........................................................................................................................20
Panning the Camera .....................................................................................................................20
Zooming the Camera ....................................................................................................................20
Focusing the Camera ....................................................................................................................21
JCU Display. ..............................................................................................................22
CHAPTER 3 Voyager III System Startup ....................................................... 23
System Startup and Shutdown. .................................................................................23
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The Bootup Process.................................................................................................. 23
Standby Mode. .......................................................................................................... 25
JCU Power Menu. ..................................................................................................... 26
Factory Default Settings............................................................................................ 28
CHAPTER 4 Voyager III Firefighter Mode and Tracking ................................ 31
Overview. .................................................................................................................. 31
Using Firefighter Mode.............................................................................................. 31
Using Voyager III Tracking. ....................................................................................... 33
Setup for Tracking ........................................................................................................................ 36
How Tracking Affects Other System Features .............................................................................. 36
Tracking Concepts ........................................................................................................................ 37
Tracking Algorithms ...................................................................................................................... 38
Joystick Operation for Tracking .................................................................................................... 39
CHAPTER 5 Voyager III System Configuration ............................................. 43
Overview. .................................................................................................................. 43
Main Menu. ............................................................................................................... 44
Firefighter Menu. ....................................................................................................... 45
NMEA Menu.............................................................................................................. 45
NMEA Mode ................................................................................................................................. 47
RSD Message .............................................................................................................................. 47
BWC Message ............................................................................................................................. 48
TTM Message .............................................................................................................................. 48
Target Dwell .................................................................................................................................. 49
Mounting Height ........................................................................................................................... 49
Mounting X and Y Offset .............................................................................................................. 49
Mounting Angle ............................................................................................................................ 49
Video Setup Menu..................................................................................................... 49
Set Thermal Color Default ............................................................................................................ 50
Video Polarity ............................................................................................................................... 50
Color Thermal Video ..................................................................................................................... 50
Test Pattern .................................................................................................................................. 51
Set Symbology Menu. ............................................................................................... 52
PC Icon and JCU Icon .................................................................................................................. 52
Icon Display Mode ........................................................................................................................ 52
Elevation Icon ............................................................................................................................... 53
User Programmable Button Menu............................................................................. 53
Long Press ................................................................................................................................... 53
Short Press ................................................................................................................................... 54
System Setup Menu.................................................................................................. 54
Align Thermal Images .................................................................................................................. 55
Foveal View .................................................................................................................................. 55
Gyro Stabilization .......................................................................................................................... 55
Joystick Mode ............................................................................................................................... 56
Twist-to-Pan Mode ....................................................................................................................... 56

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Webcam ....................................................................................................................................... 57
Surveillance Menu ........................................................................................................................ 57
Analog Video Menu ...................................................................................................................... 58
Tracker/PIP Menu ......................................................................................................................... 59
About Help Menu .......................................................................................................................... 60
Point and Park........................................................................................................... 61
Point ............................................................................................................................................. 61
Park .............................................................................................................................................. 61
CHAPTER 6 Voyager III Webcam Interface ................................................... 63
Voyager III Webcam Introduction. ............................................................................. 63
Basic Webcam Configuration.................................................................................... 64
Browser Requirements ................................................................................................................. 64
Configuration Steps ...................................................................................................................... 64
Using the Webcam Interface..................................................................................... 66
Controlling Camera Position ......................................................................................................... 67
Image Mode Control ..................................................................................................................... 68
Contrast Mode .............................................................................................................................. 68
IR Video Controls ......................................................................................................................... 68
DLTV Controls .............................................................................................................................. 68
Web Browser Configuration. ..................................................................................... 69
Browser Security Settings ............................................................................................................ 69
Installing the VLC Player .............................................................................................................. 69
Advanced Configuration Topics................................................................................. 71
Changing Voyager III Camera Static IP Address .......................................................................... 72
Changing the IP Address of the JCU ........................................................................................... 74
Enabling Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) .................................................................................... 75
Using the Webcam Feature Remotely .......................................................................................... 77
Configuring the Camera to Output to a Remote Device ............................................................... 78
Custom Network Applications. .................................................................................. 80
Programmers/Integrators ............................................................................................................. 80
Resources Available ..................................................................................................................... 81
Training ......................................................................................................................................... 81
CHAPTER 7 Voyager III Reference ............................................................... 83
Introduction. .............................................................................................................. 83
Acronyms. ................................................................................................................. 83
List of Icons............................................................................................................... 85
System Specifications. .............................................................................................. 87
Parts and Accessories .................................................................................................................. 87
System Overview ......................................................................................................................... 89
Troubleshooting Tips................................................................................................. 90

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CHAPTER 1 Voyager III Overview
This manual describes the operation of the Voyager III camera. If you need help
or have additional questions, please call to speak with our support experts; see
the phone numbers on the back cover of this manual.
This manual includes information about the following topics:
• System description
• Using the joystick control unit (JCU)
• System startup and shutdown
• Using firefighter mode and tracking
• Configuring your Voyager III system
• Using your Voyager III as a webcam, remotely and locally
• Helpful reference information such as acronyms, parts lists, a table of icons,
and troubleshooting tips
Additional References
The Voyager III camera comes with a complete documentation set on a CD (FLIR
Doc. # 432-0005-00-16) that includes this manual as well as others. All
documents are in PDF format and can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
•Voyager III Installation Guide (FLIR Doc. # 432-0005-00-12) includes
information about electrical connections and physical installation.
•Voyager III Quick Start Guide (FLIR Doc. # 432-0005-00-11) is a set of double-
sided cards that show the functions executed by the various JCU buttons,
puck movements, and on-screen symbols.

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•Voyager III Interface Control Document (ICD) is an extensive set of CAD
drawings with detailed component dimensions, wiring schemes, and mounting
dimensions.There are three separate ICD documents:
• FLIR Doc. # 500-0385-09 contains dimensions of the maritime multi-
product JCU and a template to use while installing it.
• FLIR Doc. # 432-0005-XX-19 contains drawings related to the Voyager III
camera body and the interconnections among system components.
• FLIR Doc. # 500-0483-19 contains the drawings for the bulkhead box,
including over all dimensions, component locations, and wiring.
You may also refer to the Resources Web page for up-to-date documentation:
http://www.flir.com/cvs/americas/en/maritime/resources/
Documentation Conventions
For safety, and to achieve the highest levels of performance from the Voyager III
system, always follow the warnings and cautions in this manual when handling
and operating the Voyager III camera system.
Warning: Warning notices are used in this publication to emphasize that
hazardous voltages, currents, temperatures, or other conditions that could cause
personal injury or death exist with this equipment, or may be associated with its
use.
Caution: Caution notices are used where equipment might be damaged if care is
not taken or an operation might have an unexpected outcome.
Note: Notes call attention to information that is especially significant to
understanding and operating the equipment.
Warnings and Cautions
Warning: Do not use the Voyager III imaging system as the primary navigation
system. Use it in conjunction with other navigation aids and a primary manual
navigation system.
Warning: Use of insufficient wire gauge can result in fire.
Caution: Do not open the Voyager III camera unit for any reason. Disassembly
of the camera (including removal of the cover) can cause permanent damage
and will void the warranty.
Caution: Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the Voyager III camera optics.
Caution: The Voyager III requires a power supply of 24V DC nominal, 10
Amp maximum. Absolute voltage range: 21 – 32V DC. Operating the camera

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outside of the specified input voltage range or the specified operating temperature
range can cause permanent damage.
This equipment must be disposed of as electronic waste. Contact your nearest
FLIR representative for instructions on how to return the product to FLIR for
proper disposal.
System Description
Voyager III is a stabilized maritime thermal and visible-light camera system for
use on most types of vessels. Its state-of-the-art thermal imaging system provides
excellent night visibility and situational awareness, without any form of natural or
artificial illumination.
General Operation
Voyager III’s two thermal imagers are capable of producing both wide-angle and
zoomed-in images. The wide field of view imager is ideal for navigation and
overall situational awareness, and its long-range thermal camera can detect
hazards and other vessels out to the horizon. Both cameras provide clear imagery
regardless of lighting conditions.
In addition to two thermal imagers, Voyager III is also equipped with a color
daylight/low-light camera capable of covering an extended field of view—from
narrow to wide. Included with your Voyager III system is a sensitive video tracking
device that automatically tracks a target such as another vessel after you identify
it.
The Voyager III includes a camera body to install on the deck house or mast
location of your choice, a bulkhead box for installation below deck, and one or
more joystick control units (JCU) for installation at the primary pilot station and
any other location where you want to be able to operate the camera. Each of
these components is designed for years of rugged, trouble-free use.
The Voyager III system supports multiple control stations onboard. The video can
be displayed on virtually any multi-function display or video monitor. The video
can also be displayed on a computer screen when the webcam interface is
configured.
Specialized Modes of Operation
The Voyager III system is equipped with a broad range of features that can be
used to support a variety of specialized needs. You can use these features alone
or in combination.
For example, you can enable surveillance mode so that the camera regularly
scans a defined area. You can also use the system as a webcam from a remote
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Internet connection, letting you view what is happening near your vessel even
when you are miles away.
The Voyager III easily integrates with other navigation equipment such as radar
or GPS and communicates through the standard National Marine Electronics
Association (NMEA) 0183 protocol.
Two features are especially useful in rescue operations.
Firefighter Mode. In this mode, the Voyager III system indicates the estimated
temperature of a target point and highlights areas that fall within a target
temperature range. In a fire situation, this feature can help rescue personnel
identify the type of fire they are dealing with, since different types of fires burn at
different temperatures. For example, the estimated temperature could help
firefighters distinguish between a fire fueled by oil and a structure fire fueled by
wood and help assess the risk to personnel so they can use the correct methods
and tools in fighting the fire. See “Using Firefighter Mode” on page 31 for details.
Tracking. When tracking is enabled, you manually identify an area on the screen
that you want to track and then engage the tracker. The tracker keeps the
camera pointed toward that target area. You can fine-tune the target area and
make other manual adjustments. This feature can be useful when rescue
personnel are attempting to contact a vessel in distress or a person overboard.
See “Using Voyager III Tracking” on page 33 for details.