FLIR PT series User manual

PT-Series Camera
Installation Manual
FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.
70 Castilian Drive
Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: 888.747.FLIR (888.747.3547)
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Document Number: 427-0032-00-12
Version: 150
Issue Date: January 2012
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FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.
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Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: [phone].FLIR (+1.888.747.3547)
Document Number: 427-0032-00-12, Version 150
Document History
This equipment must be disposed of as electronic waste.
Contact your nearest FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. representative for
instructions on how to return the product to FLIR for proper disposal.
Federal Communications Commission Regulatory Information
Modification of this device without the express authorization of FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc., may void the user’s
authority under the FCC Rules to operate this device.
Note 1: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Shielded cables
must be used to connect this device to other devices.
Note 2: If ferrites are supplied with this equipment, the equipment was tested for compliance with the FCC limits for a
Class A digital device using power cables with the ferrites installed. When connecting one or two power cables to the
equipment, the supplied ferrites must be used with this equipment.
Revision Date Comment
100 February 2010 Initial Release
110 March 2010 Added FLIR Sensors Manager information
120 April 2010 Added IP66 and operating temperature to specifications
130 May 2010 Changed the power consumption specifications, added inrush
current specification,
140 November 2010 Changed camera model specifications. Added export statement.
150 January 2012 Added FCC and EMC radio emissions notices, additional software
functionality and export control changed to EAR 1.

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Table of Contents
1 PT-Series Camera Installation
1.1 Warnings and Cautions ....................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Installation Overview ............................................................................ 1-2
1.3 Installation Components ....................................................................... 1-2
1.4 Location Considerations ....................................................................... 1-3
1.5 Camera Mounting ............................................................................... 1-4
1.6 Prior to Cutting/Drilling Holes .............................................................. 1-5
1.7 Removing the Back Cover .................................................................... 1-5
1.7.1 Cable Gland Sealing ..................................................................... 1-5
1.7.2 Cable Glands and Spare Parts Kit .................................................. 1-5
1.7.3 Cable Gland Seal Inserts .............................................................. 1-6
1.8 Electrical Connections and Schematics .................................................. 1-7
1.9 Connecting power ............................................................................... 1-8
1.10 Video Connections ............................................................................ 1-8
1.11 Ethernet Connection .......................................................................... 1-8
1.12 Serial Communications Overview ......................................................... 1-8
1.13 Serial Connections ............................................................................ 1-9
1.14 Setting Configuration Dip Switches ...................................................... 1-9
1.15 PT-Series Camera Specifications ....................................................... 1-11
2 Verify Camera Operation
2.1 Power and analog video ....................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Verify IP Communications ..................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Using FLIR Sensors Manager (FSM) ...................................................... 2-2
2.3.1 Running FSM ............................................................................. 2-2
2.4 PT-Series Configuration ....................................................................... 2-5
2.4.1 Set the Date and Time ................................................................ 2-5
2.4.2 Serial Remote Menu .................................................................... 2-6
2.4.3 Digital Video Configuration—Video IR and Video DLTV ....................... 2-7
2.4.4 Analog Video Configuration—Video Matrix ....................................... 2-7
2.4.5 Configuration File ....................................................................... 2-8
2.4.6 LAN Settings ........................................................................... 2-8
A Mechanical ICD Reference
Sheet 1 PT-Series Camera Mechanical Interface Control Document .............. A-3

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1 PT-Series Camera Installation
This manual describes the installation of the PT-Series cameras. If you need help during the
installation process, please call to speak with our support experts (877-773-3547).
This manual includes the following topics:
• Installation Overview
• Mounting the camera and its components
• Connecting the electronics
For safety, and to achieve the highest levels of performance from the
PT-Series camera system, always follow the warnings and cautions in this manual when
handling and operating the PT-Series camera system.
1.1 Warnings and Cautions
WARNING!
Caution!
If mounting the PT-Series camera on a pole, tower or any elevated location, use industry
standard safe practices to avoid injuries.
Except as described in this manual, do not open the PT-Series camera for any reason.
Disassembly of the camera (including removal of the cover) can cause permanent damage
and will void the warranty.
Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the PT-Series camera’s infrared optics.
The PT-Series camera requires a power supply of 24 Volts. Operating the camera outside of
the specified input voltage range or the specified operating temperature range can cause
permanent damage.
When lifting the PT-Series camera use the camera body and base, not the tubes.

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1.2 Installation Overview
The PT-Series Camera is a multi-sensor camera system on a pan/tilt platform. Combinations of
an infrared thermal imaging camera and a visible-light video camera are intended for outdoor
installations.
The PT-Series camera is intended to be mounted on a medium-duty fixed pedestal mount or wall
mount commonly used in the CCTV industry. Cables will exit from the back of the camera
housing. The mount must support up to 45 lbs. (20 KG).
The PT-Series camera is both an analog and an IP camera. The video from the camera can be
viewed over a traditional analog video network or it can be viewed by streaming it over an IP net-
work using MPEG-4, M-JPEG and H.264 encoding. Analog video will require a connection to a
video monitor or an analog matrix/switch. The IP video will require a connection to an Ethernet
network switch, and a computer with the appropriate software for viewing the video stream.
The camera can be controlled through either serial or IP communications.
The camera operates on 21 - 30 VAC or 21 - 30 VDC.
In order to access the electrical connections and install the cables, it is necessary to
temporarily remove the back cover of the camera housing.
1.3 Installation Components
The PT-Series camera includes these standard components:
• Multi-sensor Pan/Tilt Camera Unit
• Cable Glands and Spare Parts kit
•FLIRSensorsManagerCD
• PT-Series Camera Documentation Package (including installation mounting templates)
The installer will need to supply the following items; the lengths are specific to the installation.
• Electrical wire, for system power. Refer to paragraph 1.8 “Electrical Connections and
Schematics” on page 1-7 for additional information)
• Camera grounding strap
• Coaxial RG59U video cables (BNC connector at the camera end) for analog video
• Shielded Category 6 Ethernet cable for control and streaming video over an IP network; and
also for software upgrades.
• Optional serial cable for serial communications.
• Miscellaneous electrical hardware, connectors, and tools
Figure 1-1: PT-Series Camera
Shipping plugs only -
Remove before installing

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1.4 Location Considerations
The camera will require connections for power, communications (IP Ethernet, and/or RS232/
RS422}, and video (two video connections may be required for analog video installations).
Important Note
Refer to paragraph 1.8 “Electrical Connections and Schematics” on page 1-7 for interconnect
diagrams showing system configurations.
Ensure that cable distances do not exceed the Referenced Standard specifications and adhere
to all local and Industry Standards, Codes, and Best Practices.
Install all cameras with an easily accessible Ethernet connection to support future software
upgrades.
Maximum exclusion cylinder
(Ø25.5” x 17.4” high)
Not to scale
All dimensions in inches
Figure 1-2: PT-Series Pan and Tilt Exclusion Zone

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1.5 Camera Mounting
Caution!
PT-Series cameras must be mounted upright on top of the mounting surface, with the base
below the camera. The unit should not be hung upside down.
The PT-Series camera can be secured to the mount with four 5/16 or M8 bolts, as shown
below.
Once the mounting location has been selected, verify both sides of the mounting surface are
accessible.
Important Note
Use a thread locking compound such as Loctite 242 or equivalent with all metal to metal
threaded connections.
Using the template supplied with the camera as a guide, mark the location of the holes for
mounting the camera. If the template is printed, be sure it is printed to scale so the dimensions
are correct.
Once the holes are drilled in the mounting surface, install four (4) 5/16 or M8 bolts through
the base of the camera.
When lifting the PT-Series camera use the camera body and base, not the tubes.
Connect and operate the camera as a bench test at ground level prior to mounting the
camera in its final location.
Not to scale
Figure 1-3: PT-Series Camera Mounting
0
0.28
All dimensions in inches
0
2X 3.19 ± .02
2X 3.19 ± .02
2X 2.72 ± .02 2X 2.72 ± .02
4X Ø.354 THRU
Pan Axis
Tilt Axis

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1.6 Prior to Cutting/Drilling Holes
When selecting a mounting location for the PT-Series camera, consider cable lengths and cable
routing. Ensure the cables are long enough given the proposed mounting locations and cable
routing requirements.
Use cables that have sufficient dimensions to ensure safety (for power cables) and adequate
signal strength (for video and communications).
1.7 Removing the Back Cover
Use a cross-tip screwdriver to loosen
the six captive screws and remove the
cover, exposing the connections at the
back of the camera. There is a
grounding wire connected between the
case and the back cover
1.7.1 Cable Gland Sealing
Proper installation of cable sealing
glands and use of appropriate
elastomer inserts is critical to long
term reliability. Cables enter the
camera mount enclosure through
liquid-tight compression glands. Be
sure to insert the cables through the
cable glands on the enclosure before
terminating and connecting them (the connectors will not fit through the cable gland). Leave the
gland nuts loosened until all cable installation has been completed. Inspect and install gland
fittings in the back cover with suitable leak sealant and tighten to ensure water tight fittings.
Teflon tape or pipe sealant (i.e. DuPont RectorSeal T™) are suitable for this purpose.
1.7.2 Cable Glands and Spare Parts Kit
The kit contains the two 3/4” cable glands
and gland seal plugs required for non-conduit
installations.
The remaining parts included in the kit are:
• a spare ground wire
• a spare ground nut and lock washer
• two spare power terminal block plugs
• two spare serial port terminal block plugs
• four spare F-Series back cover screws
• four spare PT-Series back cover screws

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1.7.3 Cable Gland Seal Inserts
The PT-Series camera comes with two 3/4”
NPT cable glands, each with a three hole
gland seal insert. Cables may be between
0.23" to 0.29" od. Up to six cables may be
installed. Plugs are required for the insert
hole(s) not being used. The photograph at
the right shows two power cables, an
Ethernet cable, a serial control cable (no
analog video is installed), and two gland seal
plugs.
If non-standard cable diameters are used,
you may need to locate or fabricate the
appropriate insert to fit the desired cable.
FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. does not
provide cable gland inserts other than what
is supplied with the system.
Note
Insert the cables through the cable glands on the enclosure before terminating and
connecting them. (In general, the terminated connectors will not fit through the cable gland.)
If a terminated cable is required, you can make a clean and singular cut in the gland seal to
install the cable into the gland seal.
Camera
Serial Control
Ethernet
Heater
gland seal plugs Ground
Lug
Power
Power

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1.8 Electrical Connections and Schematics
Gland A Camera End
Serial and IP Communications
Main Analog Video
Gland B Camera End
Auxiliary Analog Video and Power
EthernetSerial
Control
Male
BNC
Video
Ethernet
RS232
RS422
20 AWG MAX
RX+
TX+
GND
RD(A)-
GND
RD(B)+
TD(A)-
TD(B)+
1
2
3
4
5
{
Main
Port
Back Cover
16 AWG Shielded
16 AWG Shielded Local
GND
24
VAC/DC
24
VAC/DC
1
2
3
1
2
3
24 VAC/DC+
24 VAC/DC-
Earth Ground
24 VAC/DC+
24 VAC/DC-
Earth Ground
{ {
Chassis
GND
Video
Male
BNC
Auxiliary
Port
3/4” NPT for Cable
Gland or Conduit
Analog Video
(monitoring output only)
Camera Power
IP Network Analog Visible Video
Analog Infrared Video
Figure 1-4: PT-Series Camera Connections
Heater Power
Not used
Serial Connector
for local control

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1.9 Connecting power
The camera itself does not have an on/off switch. Generally the PT-Series camera will be
connected to a circuit breaker and the circuit breaker will be used to apply or remove power to
the camera. If power is supplied to it, the camera will be in one of two modes: Booting Up or
Powered On.
The power cable supplied by the installer must use wires that are sufficient size gauge (16
AWG recommended) for the supply voltage and length of the cable run, to ensure adequate
current carrying capacity. Always follow local building codes!
Ensure the camera is properly grounded. Typical to good grounding practices, the camera
chassis ground should be provided using the lowest resistance path possible. FLIR requires
using a grounding strap anchored to the grounding lug on the back plate of the camera housing
and connected to the nearest earth-grounding point.
Note
1.10 Video Connections
The analog video connections on the back of the camera are BNC connectors.
The video cable used should be rated as RG59U or better to ensure a quality video signal.
1.11 Ethernet Connection
The cable gland seal is designed for use with Shielded Category 6 Ethernet cable.
1.12 Serial Communications Overview
The installer must first decide if the serial communications settings will be configured via
hardware (DIP switch settings) or software. If the camera has an Ethernet connection, then
generally it will be easier (and more convenient in the long run) to make configuration settings
via software. Then configuration changes can be made over the network without physically
accessing the camera. Also the settings can be saved to a file and backed up or restored as
needed.
If the camera is configured via hardware, then configuration changes in the future may require
accessing the camera on a tower or pole, dismounting it, and removing the back and so on. If
the camera does not have an Ethernet connection, the DIP switches must be used to set the
serial communication options.
Important Note
Note
The terminal blocks for power connections will accept a maximum 16 AWG wire size.
The serial communications parameters for the PT-Series camera are set or modified either
via hardware DIP switch settings or via software, through a web browser interface. A single
DIP switch (SW102-9, Software Override determines whether the configuration comes from
the hardware DIP switches or the software settings.
The DIP switches are only used to control serial communications parameters. Other settings,
related to IP camera functions and so on, must be modified via software (using a web
browser).

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1.13 Serial Connections
For serial communications, it is necessary to set the parameters such as the signalling
standard (RS-232 or RS-422), baud rate, number of stop bits, parity and so on. It is also
necessary to select the communication protocol used (either Pelco D or Bosch) and the
camera address.
The camera supports RS-422 and RS-232 serial communications using common protocols
(Pelco D, Bosch). For configuration settings see paragraph 1.14 “Setting Configuration Dip
Switches” on page 1-9.
Note
1.14 Setting Configuration Dip Switches
The figure below shows the locations of dip switches SW102 and SW103.
Pelco Address: This is the address of the system when configured as a Pelco device. The
available range of values is from decimal 0 to 255.
The terminal blocks for serial connections will accept a maximum 20 AWG wire size.
Table 1-1: Dip Switch Address/ID Settings—SW102
ID Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 Bit 5 Bit 6 Bit 7 Bit 8
0 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
1 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
2 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
3 ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
………………………
255 ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
Figure 1-5: PT-Series Camera Configuration
SW102 SW103
Off
On
Switch
Position

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Other Serial Communication Parameters. The tables below defines the switch locations, bit
numbering and on/off settings.
Table 1-2: Dip Switch Settings—SW103
Settings Description
Baud rate: This is the baud rate of the system user
serial port. The available values are 2400, 4800,
9600, 19200 kbaud.
Bit 1 Bit 2
OFF OFF 2400
ON OFF 4800
OFF ON 9600
ON ON 19200
Camera Control Protocol: This is the
communication protocol selected for the system
when operating over the serial port. The available
protocols are Pelco-D and Bosch.
Bit 3 Bit 4
OFF OFF Pelco-D
ON OFF NA
OFF ON Bosch
ON ON NA
Serial Communication Standard: This determines
the electrical interface selected for the user serial
port. The available settings are RS422 and RS232.
Bit 5 Bit 6
OFF OFF NA
ON OFF RS422
OFF ON RS232
ON ON N/A
Not Used
Bit 7 Bit 8
XX
XX
XX
XX
Software Override DIP Switch: This setting
determines whether the system will use software
settings for configuration or if the dip switch settings
will override the software settings. Default is Off.
Bit 9
OFF Software select
ON Hardware select
Not Used Bit 10
X

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1.15 PT-Series Camera Specifications
Note
Power consumption is independent of the input voltage when the heater is off. The power
drawn by the heaters increases with the input voltage to a maximum at 30 Volts.
THERMAL CAMERA SPECS
Detector Type Long-Life, Uncooled
VO× Microbolometer
Pixel Pitch 25 μm
Focal Length (lens/model dependent) 9 mm, 13 mm, 19 mm 9 mm, 13 mm, 19 mm,
35 mm, 65 mm, 100 mm
Field Of View (lens/model dependent) 24° × 20° (PT-124; 9 mm)
17° × 14° (PT-117; 13 mm)
12° × 10° (PT-112; 19 mm)
48° × 39° (PT-348; 9 mm)
34° × 28° (PT-334; 13 mm)
24° × 19° (PT-324; 19 mm)
13° × 10° (PT-313; 35 mm)
7° × 5° (PT-307; 65 mm)
4.6° × 3.7° (PT-304; 100 mm)
Zoom (model dependent) 2× E-zoom 2× & 4× E-zoom
Spectral Range
2× & 4× E-zoom
13 mm, 25 mm, 35 mm,
45° × 37° (PT-645; 13 mm)
50 mm, 65 mm, 100 mm
12° × 10° (PT-612; 50 mm)
17 μm
25° × 20° (PT-625; 25 mm)
18° × 14° (PT-618; 35 mm)
10° × 8° (PT-610; 65 mm)
6.2° × 5° (PT-606; 100 mm)
Resolution 320 x 240160 x 120 640 x 480
25 μm
OUTPUTS
CONTROL
PAN /TILT PERFORMANCE
GENERAL
Composite Video NTSC or PAL Standard
Video Over Ethernet Two independent channels of streaming MPEG-4, H.264, or M-JPEG
for each of two cameras.
Point To Point (stand alone) Standard
Ethernet Standard
Serial RS-232/-422; Pelco D, Bosch
Network Enabled Standard
Pan Angle/Speed Continuous 360°; 0.1° to 70°/sec
Tilt Angle/Speed +90° to -90°; 0.1° to 30°/sec
Weight 36 lb (configuration dependent)
Dimensions (L,W,H) 13.7” × 18.4” × 12.8” (348 mm × 467 mm × 326 mm)
Power Requirements 24 VAC (21-30 VAC)
24 VDC (21-30 VDC)
Power Consumption 24 VAC: 85 VA max no heater, 215 VA max w/heater
24 VDC: 65 W max no heater, 195 W max w/heater
DAY/NIGHT CCD CAMERA Sony FCB-EX1010
Sensor Type 1/4” Exview HAD CCD
Lens Field Of View
Focal Length
Zoom
F/#
57.8° (h) to 1.7° (h)
3.4 mm to 122.4 mm
36× Optical zoom, 12× E-zoom
1.6 to 4.5
Effective pixels (NTSC) 380,000
ENVIRONMENTAL
Dust, Water Protection Rating IP66
Operating Temperature -40°C to +55°C (-40°F to +130°F)
Inrush Current <10 A for DC power supply with slew rate > 10 ms
<38 A for AC power supply with slew rate > 4.17 ms

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2 Verify Camera Operation
Prior to installing the camera, use a bench test to verify camera operation and configure the
camera for the local network. The camera provides analog video and can be controlled through
either serial or IP communications providing streaming video over an IP network.
2.1 Power and analog video
Step 1 Connect the power, video, and serial cables to the camera as described in paragraph
1.8 “Electrical Connections and Schematics” on page 1-7.
Step 2 Connect the video cable from the camera to a display/monitor and connect the
power cable to a power supply.
The camera operates on 21 - 30 VAC or 21 - 30 VDC.
Verify that video is displayed on the monitor.
Step 3 Connect the serial cable from the camera to a serial device such as a keyboard, and
confirm that the camera is responding to serial commands.
Before using serial communications, it may be necessary to configure the serial
device interface to operate with the camera. When the camera is turned on, the
video temporarily displays system information including the serial number, IP address,
Pelco address, Baud rate, and setting of the serial control DIP switch: SW - software
control (the default) or HW - hardware.
S/N: 1234567
IP Addr: 192.168.250.116
PelcoD (Addr:1): 9600 SW
2.2 Verify IP Communications
As shipped from the factory, the PT-Series camera has an IP address of 192.168.250.116
with a netmask of 255.255.255.0.
Step 1 Configure a laptop or PC with another IP address from this network (for example,
192.168.250.1).
Step 2 Connect the camera and the laptop to the same Ethernet switch (or back-to-back with
an Ethernet crossover cable).1
Step 3 Open a web browser, enter http://192.168.250.116 in
the address bar, and press Enter.
The Web Configurator will start at the Login screen.
If the Login screen appears, then you have
established IP communications with the camera. It
is not necessary to log in and use the Web
Configuration tool right away. At this time, perform
a bench test of the camera using the FLIR Sensors
Manager software and the factory configured IP
address. Refer to paragraph 2.3 “Using FLIR
Sensors Manager (FSM)” on page 2-2.
1. In some cases, a straight Ethernet cable can be used, because many PCs have auto
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2.3 Using FLIR Sensors Manager (FSM)
The following provides a brief description of how to use FSM to control a camera and stream
video from the camera. For more detailed information on how to use FSM, refer to the FLIR
Sensors Manager User Manual.
If the FSM software has not been installed yet, locate the CD that came with the camera and
install it on the PC.
2.3.1 Running FSM
Step 1 Run the FSM software by double clicking the icon on the desktop, or
click on the Windows Start button and select Programs > FLIR Sensors
Manager > FLIR Sensors Manager.
Initially the FLIR Sensors Manager splash screen will be displayed. The software
version may be different than the version displayed below.

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After a brief while, the FSM main window will appear, and a popup FSM Notification
window will appear in the lower right of the screen indicating that no cameras
(servers) have been discovered yet.
Step 2 Click on the Accept button to acknowledge the
notification.
The FLIR Sensors Manager uses a “client/
server” architecture. The FSM software is
considered a client, and the cameras are
considered servers or sensors.
The Sensors Panel in the upper left of the window indicates no sensors have been
discovered and added to the list of Active Sensors.
Step 3 Click on Setup, if required, then the Discovery button on the side panel to bring up
the Discovery Panel. The FSM software can automatically discover FLIR cameras on
the network.
Step 4 When the Discovery Panel is displayed, click Refresh.
The FLIR camera will appear in the list of Discovered Servers. The camera will be
called “flir”, and the asterisk in parenthesis “(*)” indicates the camera has not been
added to the list of Active Servers on the right.
Step 5 Click on the center bar “>” to move the camera over to the list of Active Servers.
By default, the FSM software will automatically discover sensors in the network,
connect to the first camera it finds, take control of the camera, and display the video
from the camera in Video Wall 0.
2. DiscoveryNo Sensors Discovered 1. Setup
3. Refresh 4. Move to ActiveZoom/Pan/Tilt
Camera Controls

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Step 6 Confirm that video is streamed to the monitor and it is possible to control the camera
using the zoom controls and so on. For example, click on the zoom button (magnifying
glass with +), and the video will zoom to 2X. Once operation of the camera has been
confirmed, the camera can be configured to an IP address that matches the
installation network.
Step 7 Return to the Web Configurator screen
shown at the right and select Login as
Basic User or enter basic as the User and
click Login.
No password is required.
The Web Configurator will display the Help
screen listing information on the camera’s
software and hardware configuration.
The menu on the left allows you to select
various configuration web pages in order to
set the camera parameters. See “PT-Series
Configuration” on page 2-5.