FLIR MD-Series User manual

MD-Series
432-0010-00-10
Revision 100
March 2013 Operator’s Manual

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CHAPTER 1 MD-Series Overview ...................................................................5
Additional References ..................................................................................................... 6
Documentation Conventions ........................................................................................... 6
Warnings and Cautions. .............................................................................................. 6
System Description. .................................................................................................... 7
MD-Series Dome Assembly ............................................................................................ 7
Multiple Cameras, JCUs, and Other Devices ................................................................. 9
Video Display............................................................................................................... 9
Thermal Imaging ............................................................................................................. 9
Video Screen Icons ....................................................................................................... 10
Factory Default Settings. ........................................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 2 MD-Series System Startup ........................................................13
System Startup and Shutdown. ................................................................................. 13
The Bootup Process.................................................................................................. 13
CHAPTER 3 MD-Series System Configuration ..............................................15
Overview.................................................................................................................... 15
Main Menu................................................................................................................. 16
Video Setup Menu..................................................................................................... 17
Set Thermal Color Default ............................................................................................ 17
Set Video Polarity ......................................................................................................... 17
Enable (Disable) Color Thermal Video ......................................................................... 18
Display Test Pattern ...................................................................................................... 18
Set Symbology Menu. ............................................................................................... 19
Disable (Enable) PC Icon and JCU Icon ....................................................................... 19
Display All Icons ........................................................................................................... 19
Display Minimal Icons ................................................................................................... 19
Hide All Icons ................................................................................................................ 20
User Programmable Button....................................................................................... 20
System Setup Menu.................................................................................................. 21
Save Camera Settings .................................................................................................. 21
Enable (Disable) Ball-Down Installation ........................................................................ 21
Enable (Disable) Rearview Mode ................................................................................. 21
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Name Camera ............................................................................................................... 21
About/Help Menu....................................................................................................... 22
Video Icon Help Screens .............................................................................................. 22
Product Information ....................................................................................................... 23
Contact FLIR ................................................................................................................. 24
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................. 24
CHAPTER 4 IP Communications ...................................................................25
Web Browser Interface. ............................................................................................. 26
Camera Discovery via UPnP ........................................................................................ 26
Web Browser Login ....................................................................................................... 27
Toolbar Functions .......................................................................................................... 28
Multiple Control Devices ............................................................................................... 29
FLIR Mobile App........................................................................................................ 30
Advanced IP Communications. ................................................................................. 31
Advanced Pull-down ..................................................................................................... 31
Setup and Maintenance Menus................................................................................. 32
Changing the IP Address .............................................................................................. 32
Changing the Login Passwords .................................................................................... 34
Custom Network Applications. .................................................................................. 35
Programmers/Integrators .............................................................................................. 35
Resources Available ..................................................................................................... 36
Training ......................................................................................................................... 36
Enabling Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) .................................................................... 36
CHAPTER 5 Optional Joystick Control Unit (JCU) .........................................39
JCU Introduction........................................................................................................ 39
JCU Buttons. ............................................................................................................. 40
Power/DIM Button ......................................................................................................... 40
MENU Button ................................................................................................................ 40
USER Button ................................................................................................................. 41
SCENE Button .............................................................................................................. 41
COLOR Button .............................................................................................................. 42
HOME Button ................................................................................................................ 42
Special Button Functions .............................................................................................. 42
Button Summary ........................................................................................................... 43
JCU Puck. ................................................................................................................. 44
Zooming the Camera .................................................................................................... 44
Freezing an Image ........................................................................................................ 44
JCU Display. .............................................................................................................. 45
JCU Power Up and Connection to Camera............................................................... 45
JCU Power Menu. ..................................................................................................... 46
Power Menu .................................................................................................................. 46
Assign JCU ................................................................................................................... 46

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JCU Stndby ................................................................................................................. 46
Camera Stndby ........................................................................................................... 47
System Stndby ............................................................................................................ 47
Global Stndby ............................................................................................................. 47
Calibrate JCU ................................................................................................................ 47
Cancel ........................................................................................................................... 48
Changing the IP Address of the JCU ............................................................................ 48
CHAPTER 6 MD-Series Reference Information .............................................51
Introduction................................................................................................................ 51
Acronyms. ................................................................................................................. 51
List of Icons. .............................................................................................................. 53
System Specifications. .............................................................................................. 54
Feature Comparison of MD-Series Models. .............................................................. 55
Troubleshooting Tips. ................................................................................................ 56
On Screen Messages ................................................................................................... 58
Restoring the Factory Network Settings ....................................................................... 59

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CHAPTER 1 MD-Series Overview
This manual describes the operation of the MD-Series camera. If additional help
is needed, please call to speak with our support experts; refer to the phone
numbers listed on the back cover of this manual.
This manual includes information about the following topics:
• System description
• System startup and shutdown
• Configuring the MD-Series camera
• Using a smartphone, iOS device, or web browser to control the camera
• Using an optional JCU to control the camera
• Reference information including acronyms, parts lists, a table of icons, and
system specifications

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Additional References
The MD-Series camera comes with a complete documentation set on a CD (FLIR
Doc. # 432-0010-00-50) that includes this manual as well as others. All
documents are in PDF format and can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader:
•MD-Series Installation Guide (FLIR Doc. # 432-0010-00-12) contains
information about how to install the camera.
•MD-Series Quick Start Guide (FLIR Doc. # 432-0010-00-QS) is a double-
sided card that shows the on-screen icons and their meaning.
•MD-Series Interface Control Document (ICD) (FLIR Doc. # 432-0010-00-19)
is an extensive set of CAD drawings with detailed component dimensions,
wiring schemes, mounting dimensions, and several possible connectivity
options.
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 MD-Series
system, always follow the warnings and cautions in this manual when handling
and operating the MD-Series camera system.
Warning: Warning notices are used 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 MD-Series imaging system as the primary navigation
system. Use it in conjunction with other navigation aids and a primary manual
navigation system.
Caution: Do not open the camera ball assembly for any reason. The outer
enclosure (dome) can be removed during installation but should remain in place
during normal use. Disassembly of the camera ball assembly can cause
permanent damage and will void the warranty.
Caution: Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the camera optics. Also, if the
camera dome is removed, do not touch the gore vent on the back of the camera.
Oil and other debris will clog the vent and prevent it from functioning properly.

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MD-Series Overview
System Description
MD-Series is a maritime thermal imaging system for use on most types of
vessels. The infrared (IR) thermal camera provides night-time imagery, even in
total darkness, based on temperature differences. It provides a clear video image
even under completely dark conditions because it is sensitive to thermal infrared
energy.
The system has a single thermal imaging camera that is available in two models:
• Model MD-324 has a standard resolution camera that supports 2X zoom.
• Model MD-625 has a higher resolution camera that supports either 2X or 4X
zoom.
Details for each model are listed in “Feature Comparison of MD-Series Models”
on page 55.
The MD-Series consists of a fixed dome assembly, also known as the camera
unit. The camera supplies an analog video output through a standard F-type
coupling, and receives power from its PoE interface.
The MD-Series dome camera is an Internet Protocol (IP) network device. In some
installations, additional cameras, joystick control units (JCU), video equipment,
personal computers, or wireless devices can optionally be used. Networking
equipment such as Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches and routers can be used
to interconnect these components.
MD-Series Dome Assembly
The MD-Series thermal camera is contained in the ball of the dome assembly,
which has a removable cover that protects the camera assembly inside. The outer
dome is not intended to provide camera sealing.
When the cover is removed at the time of installation, the camera assembly can
be mechanically positioned to allow the camera to point in the optimal direction.
The assembly can be rotated up to 30° to either side, and can be tilted -27° to
+34°. The entire camera can also be mounted upside down, known as ball-down
installation. See the MD-Series Installation Guide for details about modifying pan/
tilt and installation options.
The thermal infrared camera uses an uncooled vanadium oxide (VOx) detector
sensitive to long-wave infrared (LWIR) thermal energy. The camera detects the
thermal energy that comes from the movement of atoms and molecules that make
up whatever the camera is pointed toward. All objects emit (or radiate) thermal
energy, even cold objects like icebergs.
Ball-Up and Ball-Down Installation
In most installations, the MD-Series is mounted upright on top of a mounting
surface, with the base below the camera; this is known as the ball-up orientation.
Thermal Image at Night
Dome Assembly
Upside Down
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Optionally, the unit can be hung upside down or ball-down and configured to
invert and revert the video output by selecting the ball-down mode under System
Settings of the camera on-screen menu system. Unless otherwise noted, this
manual assumes an upright (ball-up) installation.
Camera Control
Typically, the camera is installed using default settings and operated with those
defaults without making any changes. The camera generates a video image to a
monitor so long as it has power. In this scenario, it is not necessary to make any
changes to the camera settings and no camera control is needed.
Some of the default settings can be modified at the time of installation and the
new settings can be used whenever the camera is powered on. In this scenario, it
is necessary to have camera control during installation, but no camera control is
needed while it is operating
If a PC or laptop or iOS device (iPhone or iPad) is on the network, the camera
settings can be controlled while it is operating, in order to zoom in/out or to
modify the image settings in response to changing conditions or personal
preferences.
Since the MD-Series is a fixed camera, it is not possible to move (pan/tilt) the
camera remotely while the camera is operating. Control of the camera is limited
to making adjustments to the image and to accessing an on-screen configuration
menu. The possible control functions or image adjustments are described in
Chapter 3, "MD-Series System Configuration," on page 15.
Depending on how much control is needed and what devices are available, there
are several options for controlling the camera, including the following:
• Use a web browser running on a PC, laptop, smartphone or PDA through a
wireless connection or an Ethernet cable. Refer to Chapter 4, "IP
Communications," on page 25.
• Use the FLIR Mobile app available free through the iTunes store on an Apple
iOS device such as an iPad or iPhone. The app supports basic camera
functions but not all configuration options.
• Use a control-capable Multi-Function Display (MFD) from Raymarine or other
vendor. Refer to the MFD manufacturer to determine if control of the FLIR
device is supported.
• Use a FLIR Maritime Joystick Control Unit (JCU), available as a separately-
purchased accessory. The JCU can be used to control the camera and/or
access the on-screen menus and configuration choices.
If the MD-Series system is installed on a network with other FLIR cameras (such
as M-Series or Voyager III) that are operated with the Maritime JCU, the existing
JCU can be used to control the MD-Series as well. Using the FLIR JCU is
described in Chapter 5, "Optional Joystick Control Unit (JCU)," on page 39.
Web Interface
FLIR Mobile App
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MD-Series Overview
The MD-Series uses on-screen symbols (icons) to indicate the various system
settings that have been enabled. These symbols are introduced in “Video Display”
on page 9 and are further explained throughout this manual in the discussion of
related functions.
Multiple Cameras, JCUs, and Other Devices
In some installations, the system may include additional components, such as
additional cameras, MFDs or JCUs, video equipment, computers, wireless
devices, or network equipment such as an IP video encoder. More than one
network device can be used to control the camera, and more than one display can
be used to view the video.
The MD-Series camera provides an analog video output, which can be connected
to a 3rd-party IP video encoder. The camera does not provide IP video streaming
natively.
Contact FLIR for more information regarding available accessories including
JCUs, PoE equipment, video distribution amplifiers, cables, connectors, mounting
hardware, and so on. Contact information is listed on the back of this manual.
Video Display
The MD-Series thermal imager uses energy in the thermal infrared band to
produce images, by sensing subtle differences in temperature and generating
images based on those differences. Fortunately, this type of thermal energy
comes from everything around us, even cold objects like ice. Unlike ordinary
cameras (and unlike the human eye), the MD-Series does not produce images
from visible light energy, which only comes from things that are very hot. such as
lights or the sun.
Thermal Imaging
The thermal imaging camera relies on the fact that all objects emit thermal energy
in the portion of the infrared spectrum that this camera can see, the long wave
infrared (LWIR). Therefore, unlike an illuminated infrared camera, the thermal
imaging camera does not need an additional active illumination source and
images are based on directly radiated rather than reflected energy.
When the thermal camera is in white-hot mode, the warm objects in the scene
display as white, or lighter shades of gray, and cold objects display as black or
darker shades of gray. When the video polarity is switched, this is reversed.
This is why hot objects such as parts on an outboard motor appear white (or
black, or red depending on the video image mode selected), while the puddles of
water and other cold objects appear dark (or cool). The camera automatically
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FLIR Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive selection of training courses to help
get the best performance and value from the thermal imaging camera.
http://www.flir.com/training
Video Screen Icons
Depending on the camera settings and the controls being accessed, various
symbols display on the screen. Some of these icons always display on the
screen, and some appear momentarily or only when certain functions are
enabled or executed.
The display of icons can be modified using several configuration settings. See
“Set Symbology Menu” on page 19 for a description of menu options relation to
symbol display.
The following image of a screen illustrates some of the possible icons displayed
by the system, as well as an example of the on-screen menu that can be used to
change system settings. The on-screen menus are described in Chapter 3,
"MD-Series System Configuration," on page 15.
A complete list of all of the icons used in the system and a brief description of
each icon’s meaning can be found in “List of Icons” on page 53.
On-Screen Menu
The on-screen menu appears when the Menu button is selected from a control
device, such as clicking the Menu option on the Web control page or pressing the
MENU button on a JCU1. Clicking Menu or pressing the MENU button again
removes the menu from the screen.
On-Screen
Menu
Scene
JCU
Zoom Level
(either 2X or 4X)
PC
Video Setup
Set Symbology
User Programmable Button
System Setup
About/Help
Exit
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JCU Icon
A single JCU icon indicates one JCU is connected to the camera unit. If more than
one JCU is discovered, the multiple JCU icon appears.
PC Icon
The PC icon indicates that the camera has detected a PC or wireless device such
as a smartphone or iOS device on the network. In this case, it is possible to
manage the camera settings from a page that displays in a web browser or from
the FLIR Mobile app. The Web interface and the FLIR Mobile app are described in
Chapter 4, "IP Communications," on page 25.
The PC icon represents all possible network control devices other than the JCU;
separate icons for phones, iPads, and so on do not exist.
SCENE Icons
Clicking the Scene icon or pressing the SCENE button cycles through four p
automatic gain control (AGC) settings, which change the image gain and level
settings. Regardless of the scene setting, the thermal camera automatically
adjusts to the scene to provide a balanced, high-quality image. However, it may
be preferable to have an image that has more or less contrast than the default
one provided, and the SCENE button provides that type of fine adjustment.
Which setting to use depends on personal preference and environmental
conditions; the Man Overboard setting my look optimal, even when running on
open water during the daytime.
Rearview Icon
The rearview icon indicates the rearview mode option has been selected in the
System Settings menu. The rearview setting flips the video image horizontally left
to right. The image on the display provides the same perspective as a rear view
mirror in a vehicle; objects off the stern on the starboard side of the vessel are
displayed on the right hand side of the video. See page 21 for details on
configuring this setting.
Image Frozen
The image frozen icon appears when the video has been momentarily stopped.
Selecting any other option with the camera control device clears the icon.
Zoom (2X or 4X)
Clicking the Zoom icon on the interface page or pressing and holding the JCU
puck causes the thermal camera to digitally zoom in to 2X magnification. On the
MD-625 model, clicking again or pressing and holding the puck again causes the
1 The method for accessing the on-screen menus and the menu choices depends on the
control device used: iOS device, PC, smartphone, MFD, JCU and so on. The menus
and menu entries are described in general in this section, and in the subsequent chap-
ters the details for each type of device are given.
Night Running
Day Running
Night Docking
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thermal camera to digitally zoom in to 4x magnification (the MD-324 model does
not support this). Click the Zoom Out icon or pull and hold the JCU puck to zoom
out the thermal camera.
Factory Default Settings
Table 1.1 shows the factory default settings for the MD-Series configuration
options and the JCU buttons. Chapter 3, "MD-Series System Configuration," on
page 15 describes how to modify and update settings.
Note: When the camera is restored to factory settings using the “Restore
Factory Defaults” option in the on-screen menu, the network settings (including
DHCP or static mode, IP address and so on) are not restored to factory defaults.
Refer to Chapter 3, "MD-Series System Configuration," on page 15 for
information about the on-screen menus. Refer to Chapter 4, "IP
Communications," on page 25 for information about setting the IP network
parameters.
TABLE 1.1 Factory Default Settings
Option Factory Default Setting
Ball-Down Installation Disabled
Camera Name Model number followed by serial number (for example,
MD-625 K01234)
Color Thermal Video Enabled
Icon Display Mode Display Minimal
Network Configuration Dynamic (DHCP)
Rearview Mode Disabled
Scene Night Running
Thermal Color Default White
USER button (short press) Invert Video Polarity (JCU only)
Video Polarity White Hot, Black Cold

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CHAPTER 2 MD-Series System Startup
System Startup and Shutdown
The MD-Series camera does not have an on/off switch. Generally, if the camera
has power, it will be operating and generating a video image.
Typically, the MD-Series system is connected to its power source through a circuit
breaker, which functions as the primary on/off switch for the system. Should it be
necessary for some reason to shut down the system, the circuit breaker is used.
In normal operation, when the camera receives power it will go through a short
boot up sequence and then it will be fully functional.
The Bootup Process
When starting from a full shutdown, make sure the monitor is turned on, then
power on the system. When power from the circuit breaker is initially applied to
the system, the camera will begin a bootup sequence. Once the bootup has
completed (approximately 60 seconds later), the camera will be operating and
generate a video image.
During bootup, a series of screens displays as various components are activated.
How the screen looks will vary depending on the particular configuration settings
of the installation. In general, the following sequence occurs:
1. Two FLIR splash screens display.
Initially the screen at the left appears. Then another splash screen with two
important notices appears.

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2. The screen then clears and a message displays:
Loading, please wait
3. The screen clears and displays live video
The camera initially boots up in white-hot mode by default, unless the default
color has been changed using the system settings (see page 17).
After the bootup sequence, the camera is ready to use.
Note: Unlike the FLIR M-Series cameras, the MD-Series camera does not have
a “standby” mode. If the camera is not being used and it is desirable to save
energy, it is necessary to turn off the power to the camera.
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CHAPTER 3 MD-Series System
Configuration
Overview
This chapter describes how to configure the system options using on-screen
menus. The on-screen menus allow the user to:
• Choose configuration options that match personal preferences or provide
optimal performance under varying conditions, such as a default color
scheme.
• Enable or disable features such as using the camera in rearview mode.
Some settings can be saved and are preserved in the case of loss of power, and
some settings will be configured as needed. As mentioned previously, it is
possible to use a number of devices to control or configure the camera, including
the following:
• Web browser running on a PC, laptop, smartphone, or PDA
• Apple iOS device such as an iPad or iPhone using the free FLIR Mobile
application available through the Apple iTunes store
• Multi-Function Display (MFD) from Raymarine or other vendor
• FLIR Joystick Control Unit (JCU)
The way the camera is controlled varies depending on which device is used. If a
laptop is used with the web interface, a mouse or trackpad is used to select a
button or link on the web page. On an iPhone or iPad, it is possible to touch the
screen. An MFD may have several modes of interaction depending on the model
used. If a FLIR JCU is installed, the puck and buttons are used for control.
The chapter uses generic language to describe how to interact with the camera.
The effect is the same, whether you click with a mouse, tap with a finger, or press
a JCU button. Refer to the chapters following this one for specific information on
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Main Menu
Choose MENU with the camera control device to turn the on-screen menu on or
off. When the on-screen menu is displayed, it is possible to scroll through the
menus and select the camera feature to modify.
The main menu is displayed initially.
The current menu selection is indicated by the red bar. If a default choice is
available, it displays in boldface type.
If a menu entry begins with the word Enable—for example Enable Color Thermal
Video—then that option is currently disabled. When it is selected, the option
becomes enabled and the word Enable changes to Disable. Similarly, if an option
begins with Disable, selecting that menu entry will disable the option and change
the menu entry back to Enable.
Video Setup
Set Symbology
User Programmable Button
System Setup
About/Help
Exit
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MD-Series System Configuration
Video Setup Menu
When Video Setup is selected from the main menu, the following on-screen menu
displays.
Set Thermal Color Default
Set Thermal Color Default saves the current color and polarity settings as the
default value used when the system is booted up. When this menu entry is
selected, the menu entry changes to “Thermal Color Default Saved” until Exit is
selected.
Set Video Polarity
Selecting this item switches the colors or shades representing hot and cold in the
infrared imagery. Unless the thermal color default is changed, this setting reverts
to the factory default when the system is rebooted.
• Black-Hot polarity: darker colors represent hotter objects (the factory default).
• White-Hot polarity: lighter colors represent hotter objects.
The difference between white-hot and black-hot is shown below using a grayscale
color palette; white-hot is on the left and black-hot on the right. The use of white-
hot or black-hot display mode is strictly a personal preference; experiment with
the different settings in different conditions and see which is preferred.
If Color Thermal Video is enabled, you have additional color choices. Inverting the
polarity reverses the color map of the thermal output.
Note: By default, the USER button on the JCU is configured to invert the video
polarity. However, the function of the USER button can be changed from the
Set Thermal Color Default
Set Video Polarity
Disable Color Thermal Video
Display Test Pattern
Exit
<Press Puck to Select>

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factory default setting to do other functions. Refer to “User Programmable
Button” on page 20 for more information about how to program the USER button.
The USER button applies only when you use a JCU to control the camera.
Enable (Disable) Color Thermal Video
Many people prefer to look at thermal images in color instead of grayscale. When
this menu item is enabled, the camera can use one of five color palettes, instead
of just two settings. The palette to use can be changed by pressing the clicking
the Color Setting icon or pressing the JCU COLOR button. See “COLOR Button”
on page 42 for details.
Disable Color Thermal Video: Day and night (white/black or red/black) display
as you press the JCU COLOR button. This is the factory default setting.
Enable Color Thermal Video: Five palettes display as you repeatedly press
the JCU COLOR button: grayscale, red, glowbow, rainbow, and fusion.
With the Set Thermal Color Default option, it is possible to set a default for the
system to use the next time it is started.
This setting is used in combination with the Video Polarity setting. Inverting the
color palettes doubles the possible ways of showing the same image on the
display.
Display Test Pattern
Quite often the video from the MD-Series camera can be optimized by adjusting
the monitor that is being used to show the video. The Display Test Pattern
function is useful for setting up the monitor to give the best detail and contrast.
When the Display Test Pattern entry is selected, the Toggle Test Pattern menu
displays, and you are prompted to select a test pattern. When a test pattern is
displayed, the monitor brightness and contrast can be adjusted to give the best
image