Flir D-series c User manual

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FLIR Systems, Inc.

70 Castilian Drive

Goleta, CA 93117

Phone: 888.747.FLIR

(888.747.3547)

International: +1.805.964.9797

www.flir.com

FLIR Systems Inc.

70 Castilian Dr.

Goleta, CA 93117-3027

888.747.FLIR (888.747.3547)

Intl.: +1.805.964.9797

FAX 805 685-2711

www.flir.com

Document Number: 444-00001-00-10 Revision 110

Revision Number: 110

Date: November 21, 2008

Revision Date Notes

100 11/7/2008 Initial release

110 11/21/2008 Minor corrections

EXPORT RESTRICTIONS

This document is controlled to FLIR Technology Level 2. The information contained in

this document pertains to a dual use product controlled for export by the Export

Administration Regulations (EAR). FLIR trade secrets contained herein are subject to

disclosure restrictions as a matter of law. Diversion contrary to US law is prohibited. US

Department of Commerce authorization is not required prior to export or transfer to

foreign persons or parties unless otherwise prohibited.

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customer’s right to use information contained in this document if it is obtainable from

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reserves the right to make changes to its products or specifications at any time, without

notice, in order to improve design or performance and to supply the best possible

product.

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of FLIR Systems, Inc.

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Table of Contents

Legal Considerations.............................................................................................................. 4

Support................................................................................................................................... 4

1. Warnings and Cautions.......................................................................................................... 5

2. Introduction............................................................................................................................ 6

2.1 Advantages of Thermal Imaging....................................................................................... 6

2.2 Pan/Tilt Mechanism.......................................................................................................... 7

2.3 Connections and Communication Protocol....................................................................... 7

2.4 Mounting Options ............................................................................................................. 8

3. Getting Started....................................................................................................................... 9

3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................................ 9

3.2 Installation Requirements................................................................................................10

3.2.1 Power On Self-Test...................................................................................................11

3.3 D-Series Camera Connections........................................................................................12

3.4 Drop Ceiling Installation (Typical Installation) ..................................................................12

4. Removing the main camera assembly from the housing enclosure.......................................17

4.1. Disassembling the Dome................................................................................................17

4.2. Steps to removing the camera base for installation.........................................................19

4.3. Steps to install the base cover........................................................................................19

4.4 Hard Ceiling Installation (Pendant Mount)........................................................................21

5. Configuration Options ...........................................................................................................23

5.1 Changing the Electronic Connections..............................................................................23

5.2 Changing DIP Switch Settings.........................................................................................24

5.3 Changing the Pelco Address ...........................................................................................24

5.4 Changing the Baud Rate .................................................................................................24

5.5 RS-485 Termination Resistor DIP Switch ........................................................................25

5.6 Reassembling and Running Self-Check ..........................................................................25

6. Using Your D-Series Camera................................................................................................25

6.1. IR Imaging Views............................................................................................................25

6.2 Pelco D and Keyboard Commands..................................................................................26

7. Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................27

7.1 Caring for your FLIR D-Series Camera............................................................................27

8. Performance Specifications...................................................................................................28

8.1 FLIR D-Series Camera Dimensions.................................................................................29

8.2 Default Settings...............................................................................................................30

8.3 Baud Rate Settings..........................................................................................................31

9. Mounting Templates..............................................................................................................31

9.1. Drop Ceiling Mounting Templates...................................................................................31

9.2 Hard Ceiling Mounting Template .....................................................................................32

10. Fundamentals of Infrared....................................................................................................33

List of Figures

Figure 1: Differences in imagery obtained with a standard CCTV camera (left) and the FLIR D-

Series Camera (right)................................................................................................................. 7

Figure 2: Types of installation …………………………………………………………………………..8

Figure 3: D-Series external components ………………………………………………………………9

Figure 4: D-Series camera wiring connections..........................................................................12

Figure 5: Installation templates (not to scale)............................................................................14

Figure 6: Proper alignment of standoffs for installation of dome enclosure................................16

Figure 7: Ring installation (left); D-Series Dome camera installed in ceiling (right)....................16

Figure 8: PC Board with DIP Switch Bank.................................................................................24

Figure 9: Areas radiating heat appear brighter..........................................................................26

Figure 10: FLIR D-Series Camera Dimensions (in mm) ............................................................30

Figure 11: Drop Ceiling Mounting Template (not to scale)... ………………………………………31

Figure 12: Hard Ceiling Mounting Template (not to scale).........................................................32

List of Tables

Table 1: Shipping Contents........................................................................................................ 9

Table 2: Pelco D and Keyboard Commands .............................................................................27

Table 3: Troubleshooting Guidelines.........................................................................................27

Table 4: Performance Specifications.........................................................................................29

Table 5: Address Settings.........................................................................................................30

Table 6: Baud Rate Settings .....................................................................................................31

Legal Considerations

Camera and audio surveillance may be prohibited by laws that vary from country to country.

Check the laws in your local region before using this product for surveillance purposes.

Support

If you have questions that are not covered in this manual, or need service, contact FLIR

Customer Support at (805) 964-9797 for additional information prior to returning your D-Series

Camera. In the US, you can also reach FLIR Customer Support at (888) 747-FLIR (747-3547).

1. Warnings and Cautions

1. A trained professional should install the camera in accordance with local codes and

industry-standard safe practices.

2. Disassembling the D-Series Camera for reasons other than installation, ordinary

maintenance or configuration can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty.

3. Operating the camera outside of the specified input voltage range or the specified

operating temperature range can cause permanent damage.

4. Follow the environmental guidelines included in the technical specifications required for

installation. Avoid exposure to dust and moisture.

5. Do not image extremely high intensity radiation sources, such as the sun, lasers, arc

welders, etc. This warning applies whether or not the system is powered.

6. The camera is a precision optical instrument and should not be exposed to excessive

shock and/or vibration.

7. This camera contains static-sensitive electronics and should be handled appropriately.

8. Do not install or operate the device in locations that contain flammable and/or explosive

objects.

9. Do not try to repair the unit by yourself. FLIR Systems shall not be responsible for any

problem caused by unauthorized amendment or repairing.

10. Take great care when handling your camera optics. They are delicate and can be

damaged by improper cleaning. Clean the lens in the manner described in Section 7.1

Caring for your FLIR D-Series Camera.

CAUTION!

This guide uses a yellow box with the word

Caution

to indicate a potentially

hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in injury or damage to the device.

WARNING: All thermal imaging systems are subject to export control. Please contact FLIR

for export compliance information concerning your application or geographic area.

NOTE: This guide uses blue Note boxes to provide extra information on a topic.

2. Introduction

Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most important instruments you can have as

part of your security system. The D-Series Thermal Camera is a state-of-the-art thermal imaging

system especially suited to accommodate security surveillance of moving objects within a large

area.

The D-Series camera is a compact, all-in-one thermal imager with outstanding sensitivity and

image quality. The on-focal-plane circuitry, combined with FLIR’s advanced signal processing

electronics, enables the camera to maintain excellent dynamic range and image uniformity over

a wide temperature range. The dome casing allows easy ceiling installation in a variety of indoor

locations to provide round-the-clock, high quality analog video (NTSC or PAL) with full pan, tilt

and zoom control.

Designed specifically for indoor use, the FLIR D-Series Camera is ideal for demanding security

surveillance installations at airports, railway stations, supermarkets, judicial buildings, prisons,

banks, casinos, etc.

The D-Series camera is designed for simple, intuitive installation and operation. Each camera is

based on FLIR’s widely-deployed uncooled microbolometer imaging core. All cameras include

FLIR’s advanced image processing techniques which deliver excellent contrast regardless of

scene dynamics.

2.1 Advantages of Thermal Imaging

FLIR’s powerful D-6 and D-19 indoor thermal dome cameras compliment and complete your

security camera network. They turn night into day, letting you see through smoke and in total

darkness. When the lights go out, or smoke renders conventional CCTV cameras useless, D-

Series cameras still see clearly.

Originally developed for the military, thermal imaging cameras are now deployed in numerous

commercial applications where it is impractical or too expensive to use active illumination

(lights). They are perfect for wide-area surveillance in critical infrastructure or high-value

residence installations where lighting is unwelcome or impractical. The cameras also provide

improved daytime surveillance in environments where traditional CCTV security camera

performance suffers, such as in shadows, backlit scenes or through foliage.

Low-cost infrared illuminated cameras rely on near infrared (NIR) lamps to illuminate threats,

resulting in shadows, reflections, backscatter, higher power consumption, narrow areas of

illumination and much shorter ranges than passive thermal camera technology.

Unlike other night vision systems that require low amounts of light to generate an image, the D-

Series Camera thermal imager needs no light at all.

The D-Series Camera is designed to be compatible with standard security systems employing

ordinary daylight cameras, with a variety of connection options available. Installation is straight

forward with standard interfaces for power, video (NTSC or PAL), and serial control (Pelco D

protocol over RS-485). The choice of lenses for the cameras (6.3mm and 19mm) allows for

short- or medium-range surveillance capability.

The D-Series Camera features a wide field of view and is capable of providing an image even in

absolute darkness. Figure 1 shows the limitations of images obtained with a standard CCTV

camera and the advantages provided by the D-Series camera in extreme conditions.

Figure 1: Differences in imagery obtained with a standard CCTV camera (left) and the FLIR D-

Series Camera (right)

2.2 Pan/Tilt Mechanism

The FLIR D-Series Camera provides a continuous 360° pan operation and a 90° tilt operation

with automatic flip to provide complete 180° tilt coverage. The pan and tilt speeds range from

0.5° per second to 100° per second. To accommodate typical security surveillance operations,

up to 80 preset locations can be configured on the camera. The camera can also be set to

continuously auto scan between two positions or up to 200 points can be set in a repeating

pattern.

2.3 Connections and Communication Protocol

The D-Series camera provides standard video format output via a BNC connector. The camera

is controlled using the Pelco-D protocol over RS485 serial communications, and is powered

using a 24V AC power supply. The camera is provided with a 6 foot bundled cable system that

includes the connections for video, power and serial control.

Any device that communicates with the Pelco-D protocol can be used as a control unit, including

a commonly-used joystick keyboard such as the Pelco KBD300A or a more sophisticated device

such as an IP-encoder with serial control. The control unit can be used to operate the following

functions or features:

•Pan/Tilt operation

•Set or activate preset location

•Set or Initiate auto scan or pattern scan sequence

•Zoom (2x digital zoom, available on D-19 camera only)

•Video palette (white hot by default, black hot and rainbow palettes available also)

•Scene setting (user-selectable automatic gain control settings)

•Invert Image

2.4 Mounting Options

The FLIR Thermal Camera is designed to be mounted in the ceiling. The camera is ordinarily

mounted with the main camera assembly above the ceiling, with only the camera dome and trim

ring exposed. During the installation, the main camera assembly is temporarily removed from

the camera housing enclosure. The housing enclosure is installed in the ceiling, then the

camera body is reinstalled in the housing, and finally the trim ring is installed. FLIR recommends

using a mounting board and chain when installing in a drop ceiling.

Alternatively, for locations where there is insufficient clearance above the ceiling, the camera

can be installed hanging from the ceiling (known as a “pendant” mount), in which case the entire

camera body (minus the housing enclosure) hangs below the ceiling. The housing enclosure is

not used with this type of installation. See sections 3 and 4 for detailed installation instructions.

Figure 2: Types of installation

CAUTION! The camera should be installed in accordance with local codes and industry-

standard safe practices.

3. Getting Started

3.1 Package Contents

Refer to the Shipping Check List that is shipped with each camera for a description of the parts

and components that are included with the camera. If there is any discrepancy between the list

and the contents of your shipment, please contact FLIR Systems Customer Support

immediately using the contact information at the front of this manual. Please retain the original

shipping container and packing materials in case the camera possibly needs to be shipped in

the future.

Item Quantity

D-Series Camera with electrical connectors attached

(Figure 3) 1

Self-Tapping Screw M4×30 with wall anchors 3

Mounting template 1

Pan head screws with cross recessed M4×15 4

Flat Washer • 4 4

Table 1: Shipping Contents

Figure 3 illustrates the outer parts of the FLIR D-Series Camera:

Figure 3: D-Series external components

NOTE: if any specified materials are missing or damaged, please contact your FLIR dealer

IR Imager (Photon)

Trim ring

Spring Clip

Electrical Connections

Dome

3.2 Installation Requirements

Generally, some level of disassembly and reassembly is necessary during the installation

process. If it is necessary to change any of the default settings (for example, the Pelco

address), refer to section 4.1. Disassembling the Dome for information on how to take apart the

camera assembly prior to installation and access the configuration DIP switches. It is also

necessary to separate the base from the main camera assembly if the cables that are provided

with the camera are to be replaced with other cables.

In order to get familiar with the camera installation and operation, it may be wise to make the

appropriate connections to the camera while the camera is on a test bench prior to doing the

actual installation. Observe the initial power-on self-test before you install the camera into the

ceiling and ensure that it is supplying video to a monitor and responding to the joystick

controller. The wiring connections are described below.

Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) wiring is recommended for the RS485 cable to avoid problems with

performance, communication or video noise. The shielding wire must be grounded.

Safety Requirements - the ceiling should meet the following safety requirements:

1. The installation site must have enough clearance to allow for the necessary freedom of

travel for pan and tilt operation over the full range. Refer to the Specifications section for

specific dimensions.

2. The installation site must be stable and sturdy enough to hold the camera during the

continuous pan and tilt movement.

3. The installation materials must be capable of supporting well in excess of the weight of

the product and accessories. FLIR Systems, Inc. is not responsible for damage or injury

that results from an improperly installed camera.

Tools/Materials Needed:

•Small slotted screw driver

•Phillips screw driver

•Soft lens cloth

•Wire nuts

•Safety chain or cable for in-ceiling installation

•Appropriate tool(s) for cutting hole in ceiling

CAUTION

! The Dome Camera is intended to be mounted in the ceiling with the camera

facing away from the mounting plane. Any other type of installation is not appropriate and

could result in undesirable operation, which will void the warranty.

CAUTION

! The Dome Camera should be installed by a certified CCTV installer who has

experience working with CCTV system component installation, operation and repair.

Incorrect installation could void your warranty.

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