FLIR 614004898 User manual

ThermoVision™ Sentinel
Operator’s manual
1 557 544Publ. No.
a121Revision
English (EN)Language
October 6, 2005Issue date

ThermoVision™
Sentinel
Operator’s manual
Publ. No. 1 557 544 Rev. a121 – ENGLISH (EN) – October 6, 2005

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if any, of the particular supplier only and FLIR Systems has no responsibility whatsoever for such products.
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misuse, neglect, accident or abnormal conditions of operation. Expendable parts are excluded from the warranty.
In the case of a defect in a product covered by this warranty the product must not be further used in order to prevent additional damage. The
purchaser shall promptly report any defect to FLIR Systems or this warranty will not apply.
FLIR Systems will, at its option, repair or replace any such defective product free of charge if, upon inspection, it proves to be defective in
material or workmanship and provided that it is returned to FLIR Systems within the said one-year period.
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➲ For contact details for regional offices, see the back cover of this manual.
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Table of contents
11 System description .........................................................................................................................
22 Packing list ......................................................................................................................................
33 Connecting system components ..................................................................................................
33.1 Important notes ....................................................................................................................
43.2 Connection overviews ..........................................................................................................
43.2.1 Imager ...................................................................................................................
63.2.2 Power Box (PB) .....................................................................................................
84 Typical system overview ................................................................................................................
95 Mechanical installation ..................................................................................................................
106 Remote Control (RC) ......................................................................................................................
117 Display symbology .........................................................................................................................
117.1 General information ..............................................................................................................
127.2 System display & symbols ...................................................................................................
127.2.1 System display ......................................................................................................
137.2.2 In-depth explanations of symbols ........................................................................
137.2.2.1 NFOV (narrow field-of-view) reticle ...................................................
137.2.2.2 Crosshair reticle ................................................................................
137.2.2.3 Image polarity ....................................................................................
137.2.2.4 System date ......................................................................................
137.2.2.5 System time .......................................................................................
137.2.2.6 Focus position indicator ....................................................................
137.2.2.7 Active channel indicator ....................................................................
137.2.2.8 Additional indicators not shown in the illustration ............................
147.2.2.9 Declutter function ..............................................................................
158Operation .........................................................................................................................................
158.1 Checking the system by using the Remote Control (RC) ....................................................
158.2 On-screen menus .................................................................................................................
158.2.1 General information ..............................................................................................
168.2.2 Autofocus ..............................................................................................................
178.2.3 Image menu ..........................................................................................................
178.2.3.1 When IR is selected ...........................................................................
188.2.3.2 When TV is selected ..........................................................................
198.2.4 Setup menu ...........................................................................................................
208.2.4.1 Image ................................................................................................
218.2.4.2 Symbology ........................................................................................
238.2.4.3 Local adapt ........................................................................................
248.2.4.4 Date & Time .......................................................................................
258.2.4.5 Maintenance ......................................................................................
278.2.4.6 System info ........................................................................................
289 Adverse weather conditions ..........................................................................................................
289.1 Built-in heaters ......................................................................................................................
289.2 Precautions under cold weather conditions ........................................................................
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2910 Maintenance & cleaning ................................................................................................................
2910.1 Camera body, cables & accessories ....................................................................................
2910.2 Lenses ...................................................................................................................................
3011 Technical support ...........................................................................................................................
3112 Technical specifications .................................................................................................................
3112.1 System specifications ...........................................................................................................
3212.2 Thermal imager specifications .............................................................................................
3312.3 Video camera specifications ................................................................................................
3412.4 List of relevant documents ...................................................................................................
3512.5 Diagnostic tools ....................................................................................................................
3512.5.1 General ..................................................................................................................
3612.6 Troubleshooting guide .........................................................................................................
3712.7 Overview & location of connectors ......................................................................................
3712.7.1 Connectors on Power Box (PB) ............................................................................
3812.7.2 Connectors on imager unit ...................................................................................
3912.8 Pin configuration ...................................................................................................................
3912.8.1 Connectors on Power Box (PB) ............................................................................
3912.8.1.1 J4 – 23-pin connector .......................................................................
4012.8.1.2 J5 – Connector for host computer & remote control ........................
4012.8.1.3 J6 – BNC connector ..........................................................................
4012.8.1.4 J7 – BNC connector ..........................................................................
4012.8.2 Connectors on imager unit ...................................................................................
4012.8.2.1 J1 – 23-pin connector .......................................................................
4212.8.2.2 J3 – Internal service connector .........................................................
4312.9 Basic dimensions – Imager; view from above .....................................................................
4412.10 Basic dimensions – Imager; rear view .................................................................................
4512.11 Basic dimensions – Imager; front view ................................................................................
4612.12 Basic dimensions – Imager; side view .................................................................................
4712.13 Basic dimensions – Imager; view from below ......................................................................
4812.14 Basic dimensions – Remote Control (RC) ...........................................................................
4912.15 Basic dimensions – Power Box (PB) ....................................................................................
5012.16 Basic dimensions – Power Box (PB) ....................................................................................
5113 History of infrared technology ......................................................................................................
5614 Theory of thermal imaging ............................................................................................................
5614.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................
5614.2 The electromagnetic spectrum ............................................................................................
5714.3 Blackbody radiation ..............................................................................................................
5814.3.1 Planck’s law ..........................................................................................................
5914.3.2 Wien’s displacement law ......................................................................................
6114.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law .........................................................................................
6114.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters .......................................................................................
6414.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials .....................................................................................
65Index ................................................................................................................................................
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1 System description
The ThermoVision™ Sentinel from FLIR Systems is a high performance thermal
imaging system that incorporates the latest in uncooled detector technology. The
ThermoVision™ Sentinel contains a 320 × 240 uncooled microbolometer focal plane
detector array.
The ThermoVision™ Sentinel features a dual field-of-view (WFOV = 20° × 15°, NFOV
= 5° × 3.75°) for wide area surveillance, and close-up inspections. Electronic zoom
as well as autofocus are included for enhanced target recognition, along with freeze
frame capabilities, and various image enhancement functions.
The system also features a side-mounted 1/4" color CCD video camera with autofocus
and 12x electronic zoom / 18x optical zoom, allowing the operator to toggle between
IR imaging and video imaging.
The ThermoVision™ Sentinel can be configured for stand-alone operation, or it can
be fully configured into a comprehensive surface surveillance network. This makes
it an ideal solution for a wide variety of applications including perimeter surveillance,
border surveillance, and force protection.
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2 Packing list
The ThermoVision™ Sentinel and its accessories are normally delivered in a hard
transport case which typically contains the items below.
On receipt, inspect all items and check them against the delivery note. Any damaged
items must be reported to the local FLIR Systems representative immediately.
Qty.Part NumberDescription
1614004898ThermoVision™ Sentinel
11 557 544Operator’s manual
1■194 796 (15 m / 50 ft.)
■194 797 (61 m / 200 ft.)
■System cable, 15 m / 50 ft. or
■System cable, 61 m / 200 ft.
11 195 413Power Box (PB)
11 195 367Remote Control (RC)
1908 929Video cable
11 909 824Transport Case
1PP_614004898ATR ThermoVision™ Sentinel
1Certificate of Conformity
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3Connecting system components
3.1 Important notes
Please note the following:
■Always disconnect the system from the mains supply before connecting or discon-
necting any cables.
■The connectors should be sealed with the protective caps when not in use.
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3.2 Connection overviews
3.2.1 Imager
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Figure 3.1 Main system connector
Figure 3.2 Explanations of callouts
ExplanationCallout
■Cable designation: System cable
■Part Number: 194 796 (15 m / 49 ft.) or 194 797 (61 m / 200 ft.)
■Function: Connecting from Power Box (PB) to J1 connector on imager
■Pin configuration on receptacle connector: See section 12.8.2.1 – J1 – 23-
pin connector on page 40
SEE ALSO: For an example in a typical system overview, see section 4 – Typical
system overview on page 8
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3.2 – Connection overviews