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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 domecasing 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 camerasalso 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.
