FLIR F-Series User manual

Installation
Manual
F-Series

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Phone: 888.747.FLIR (888.747.3547)
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authority under FCC rules to operate this device.
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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.
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In accordance with these regulations, all EEE products labeled with the “crossed out wheeled bin”
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collection means. Instead, and in order to prevent possible harm to the environment or human
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To identify a responsible disposal method where you live, please contact your local waste collection or recycling
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Table of Contents
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
F-Series Camera Installation
1.1 Warnings and Cautions ............................................................................................1-1
1.2 References ............................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Camera Overview ..................................................................................................... 1-1
1.4 Installation Overview ................................................................................................. 1-2
1.4.1 Camera Connection Options ............................................................................1-2
1.4.2 Supplied Components ..................................................................................... 1-2
1.4.3 Required Components ..................................................................................... 1-3
1.5 Location Considerations ........................................................................................... 1-3
1.5.1 Bench Testing .................................................................................................. 1-3
1.5.2 Prior to Cutting/Drilling Holes ...........................................................................1-3
1.5.3 Camera Mounting ............................................................................................ 1-3
1.5.4 Removing the Back Cover ...............................................................................1-4
1.5.5 Cable Gland Sealing ........................................................................................1-4
1.5.6 Cable Glands and Spare Parts Kit ...................................................................1-5
1.5.7 Cable Gland Seal Inserts ................................................................................. 1-5
1.6 Camera Connections ................................................................................................ 1-6
1.6.1 Connecting power ............................................................................................ 1-6
1.6.2 Video Connection ............................................................................................1-7
1.6.3 Ethernet Connection ........................................................................................ 1-7
1.6.4 Serial Connection ............................................................................................ 1-7
1.7 Serial Communications Overview ............................................................................. 1-8
1.7.1 Serial Communications Settings - Hardware DIP Switches .............................. 1-8
1.8 F-Series Camera Specifications ............................................................................. 1-11
Basic Operation and Configuration
2.1 Nexus IP Camera ...................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Nexus Server Configuration .............................................................................2-1
2.1.2 Serial and/or IP Communications ..................................................................... 2-1
2.1.3 Serial Communications ....................................................................................2-2
2.1.4 Ethernet Communications ................................................................................ 2-2
2.2 Bench Test ............................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Test and Configuration Steps ........................................................................... 2-3
2.3 Web Browser Interface .............................................................................................2-3
2.3.1 Log into the Camera Web Page ....................................................................... 2-4
2.3.2 Camera Control and Status ..............................................................................2-5
2.3.3 Web Control Panel ...........................................................................................2-6
2.3.4 Help ................................................................................................................. 2-7
2.3.5 Log Off .............................................................................................................2-7
2.4 Bench Test Using FSM .............................................................................................2-7
2.4.1 Running FSM ................................................................................................... 2-7
2.5 Basic Camera Configuration ................................................................................... 2-10
2.5.1 Expert and Admin Accounts ...........................................................................2-10
2.6 Maintenance Menu ................................................................................................. 2-11
2.6.1 LAN Settings .................................................................................................. 2-12
2.6.2 Services (Date and Time Settings) .................................................................2-13

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2.6.3 Security Settings ............................................................................................ 2-14
2.6.4 Configuration File ........................................................................................... 2-15
2.7 Thermal Imaging Overview ..................................................................................... 2-16
2.8 Troubleshooting Tips .............................................................................................. 2-18
2.9 General Errors ........................................................................................................ 2-21
2.10 Restoring the Factory Settings .............................................................................. 2-23
2.11 Setting the IP address on a Windows PC ..............................................................2-24
Serial Address: Decimal To Binary Conversion
3.1 Address Conversion Table ....................................................................................... 3-1

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This manual describes the installation of the F-Series cameras. If you need help during the installation
process, contact your local FLIR service representative or, call 877-773-3547 inside the US. All installers
and integrators are encouraged to take advantage of the training offered by FLIR; visit
http://www.flir.com/training for more information.
This manual includes the following topics:
• Installation overview
• Mounting the camera and its components
• Connecting the electronics
• Bench testing the camera
• Basic configuration and operation of the camera
• Camera Specifications
For safety, and to achieve the highest levels of performance from the F-Series camera system, always
follow the warnings and cautions in this manual when handling and operating the camera.
1.1 Warnings and Cautions
Warning!
Caution!
1.2 References
F-SERIES Camera Mechanical Interface Control Document (ICD) (FLIR Doc # 427-0030-00-19)
• Available on the documentation CD or from the FLIR website, provides further details regarding
mechanical dimensions and mounting for the F-Series camera.
Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide (FLIR Doc # 427-0030-00-28)
• Available on the documentation CD or from the FLIR website, provides further details on using a web
browser to configure the F-Series camera.
1.3 Camera Overview
The F-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 network using
MPEG-4, M-JPEG and H.264 encoding. Analog video will require a connection to a video monitor or an
If mounting the F-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 F-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 F-Series camera’s infrared optics.
The F-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.

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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.
1.4 Installation Overview
The F-Series Camera is an infrared thermal imaging camera intended for outdoor applications, and
can be installed in a fixed location or on a pan/tilt mechanism.
The F-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 30 lbs. (15 KG).
1.4.1 Camera Connection Options
Camera connections are made through water-tight cable gland seals on the rear of the camera. Refer
to section 1.5.5 “Cable Gland Sealing” on page 1-4 to ensure the glands are used correctly and the
connections are properly sealed.
The camera can be powered with a conventional power supply using 21 - 30 VAC or 21 - 30 VDC.
The F-Series Camera can produce analog or digital (IP) video output (or both). Analog video will
require a connection to a video monitor or an analog video matrix switch.
An Ethernet connection is provided for IP video streaming and for command and control
communications. A web browser can be used for camera configuration and maintenance (software/
firmware updates). On some models, a web browser can also be used for IP video streaming and for
command and control.
For analog installations that are not using Ethernet/IP, a serial cable (RS232 or RS422) can optionally
be connected and used for command and control communications, supporting either Pelco D or
Bosch protocols. In installations using analog video and serial communications, it is recommended an
Ethernet cable should also be installed for camera configuration, operation, and troubleshooting.
For installations where the camera is mounted on a tower or pole or other location that may be difficult
to access, it is recommended the Ethernet connection should be installed from the camera down to
ground level at a minimum, to allow easier access.
1.4.2 Supplied Components
The F-Series camera includes these standard components:
• Fixed Camera Unit
• Cable Glands and Spare Parts kit
Figure 1-1: F-Series Camera
Shipping plugs only -
Remove before installing

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• FLIR Sensors Manager CD
• F-Series Camera Documentation Package
1.4.3 Required Components
The installer will need to supply the following items, which are specific to the installation.
• Electrical wire, for system power; up to 100’ (3-conductor, shielded, gauge determined by cable
length and supply voltage. Refer to section 1.6 “Camera Connections” on page 1-6.
• Camera grounding strap
• Coaxial RG59U video cables (BNC connector at the camera end) for analog video
• Shielded Category 6 Ethernet cable for control, streaming video, and for software upgrades.
• Optional serial cable for serial communications
• Miscellaneous electrical hardware, camera mount, connectors, and tools
1.5 Location Considerations
The camera will require connections for power, communications (IP Ethernet, and/or serial
communications), and video.
Important Note
Ensure that cable distances do not exceed the specifications and that cables adhere to all local and
Industry Standards, Codes, and Best Practices.
Important Note
1.5.1 Bench Testing
Connect the power, video, serial, and Ethernet connections and confirm that the video is displayed on
a monitor when the power is turned on. For configuration and basic setup information using the
onboard web server, refer to Basic Operation and Configuration on page 2-1.
1.5.2 Prior to Cutting/Drilling Holes
When selecting a mounting location for the F-Series camera, consider cable lengths and cable
routing. Ensure the cables are long enough, given the proposed mounting locations and cable routing
requirements, and route the cables before you install the components.
Use cables that have sufficient dimensions to ensure safety (for power cables) and adequate signal
strength (for video and communications).
1.5.3 Camera Mounting
F-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 F-Series camera can be secured to the mount with three to five 1/4-20 threaded fasteners as
shown below.
Install all cameras with an easily accessible Ethernet connection to support future software
upgrades.
If the camera is to be mounted on a pole or tower or other hard-to-reach location, connect and
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Once the mounting location has been selected, verify both sides of the mounting surface are
accessible.
Use a thread locking compound such as Loctite 242 or equivalent with all metal to metal threaded
connections.
Once the holes are drilled in the mounting surface, install three (3) to five (5) 1/4-20 threaded
fasteners into the base of the camera with thread-locking compound.
1.5.4 Removing the Back Cover
Use a 3 mm hex key to loosen the four captive screws,
exposing the connections at the back of the camera
enclosure. There is a grounding wire connected
between the case and the back cover as shown. If the
grounding wire is temporarily disconnected during the
installation, it must be reconnected to ensure proper
grounding of the camera.
1.5.5 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.
Not to scale
Figure 1-2: F-Series Camera Mounting Holes

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1.5.6 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:
•asparegroundwire
• 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
1.5.7 Cable Gland Seal Inserts
The F-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. Typically up to five cables may be needed.
Plugs are required for any 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 the inserts 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 Power
Serial Control Ethernet
Heater Power
gland seal plugs
Ground
Lug

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1.6 Camera Connections
1.6.1 Connecting power
The camera itself does not have an on/off switch. Generally the F-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 connected to the lowest resistance path possible. FLIR requires 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
The terminal blocks for power connections will accept a maximum 16 AWG wire size.
20 AWG MAX
TX+
RX+
GND
TD(B)+
GND
TD(A)-
RD(B)+
RD(A)-
RS232 Signals
RS422 Signals
5
4
3
2
1
Back Cover
Chassis
GND
16 AWG
Shielded
16 AWG
Shielded
24 VAC/DC+
24 VAC/DC-
Earth Ground
24 VAC/DC+
24 VAC/DC-
Earth Ground
Local
Ground
24
VAC/DC
24
VAC/DC
Serial Communications
RS232 or RS422
Male
BNC Ethernet
Analog Video
1
2
3
1
2
3
Connections for Serial, Video, Ethernet, and Power
Ethernet
Camera
Power
Heater
Power
Left
Cable
Gland
3/4” NPT for Cable
Gland or Conduit
Right
Cable
Gland
Figure 1-3: Camera Connections

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1.6.2 Video Connection
The analog video connection on the back of the camera is a BNC connector. The camera also
provides an RCA video connector that can be used to temporarily monitor the video output, without
disconnecting the BNC connection.
The video cable used should be rated as RG59U or better to ensure a quality video signal.
1.6.3 Ethernet Connection
The cable gland seal is designed for use with Shielded Category 6 Ethernet cable.
1.6.4 Serial Connection
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. By default, the
serial interface uses Pelco D, RS-422 standard, 9600 baud rate, 8/1/none, and address 1.
Note
Connect the wires of the serial cable as show in Figure 1-3 on page 1-6. When using the RS-422
standard, ensure the transmit pair of the camera goes to the receive pair of the other device, and vice
versa.
Note
Typical Bosch systems operate using a biphase connection and the FLIR cameras do not accept
biphase signals directly. It may be necessary to install a biphase converter in order to use the Bosch
protocol.
The terminal blocks for serial connections will accept a maximum 20 AWG wire size.
IP Network
Figure 1-4: Connector and DIP Switch locations
Analog Video
(monitoring output only)
Serial Connector
for local control
Not used
Camera Power
Heater Power
Analog Video

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1.7 Serial Communications Overview
The installer must 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.
Note
Note
1.7.1 Serial Communications Settings - Hardware DIP Switches
The camera has two blocks of DIP switches that are used to configure the serial communications
settings. One block of switches has 8 switches and is used to set the serial address (or ID) of the
camera. The other block of switches has 10 switches and is used to set baud rate, hardware protocol
(RS-232 or RS-422), serial protocol (Pelco D or Bosch), and Software Override.
The figure below shows the locations of dip switches SW101 and SW102.
The serial communications parameters for the F-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).
Figure 1-5: F-Series Camera Configuration
SW101 SW102
Off
On
Switch
Position
Software
Override
Switch

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If the Software Override DIP switch is set to the software position (as it is by default), all of the other
DIP switches will be ignored, and configuration changes must be made through software. If the switch
is set to the hardware position, all configuration settings related to serial communications are made
with the DIP switches, and changes that are made via software (with a web browser) will be ignored.
The following image shows the factory default settings, with address 1, 9600 baud, Pelco D, RS-422,
Software Override set to software:
Serial Address: Use the block of switches on the left (SW101) to set the serial address of the
camera. The available range of values is from decimal 1 to 255. The dip switches are interpreted as a
binary number, with switch 1 representing the least significant bit (the switches are in the reverse
order of the bits). For convenience, a table of serial addresses and their binary equivalents is included
at the end of the manual. See “Serial Address: Decimal To Binary Conversion” on page 3-1.
Other Serial Communication Parameters: The tables below defines the switch locations, bit
numbering and on/off settings used in controlling the other serial communication parameters.
Table 1-1: Dip Switch Address/ID Settings—SW101
ID Sw 1
LSB Sw 2 Sw 3 Sw 4 Sw 5 Sw 6 Sw 7 Sw 8 MSB
1 On Off Off Off Off Off Off Off
2 Off On Off Off Off Off Off Off
3 OnOnOffOffOffOffOffOff
………………………
255OnOnOnOnOnOnOnOn
Table 1-2: Dip Switch Settings—SW102
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

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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 NA
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
Ta b l e 1 - 2 : D i p Sw i t c h S et t i n g s — SW 1 0 2
Settings Description

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1.8 F-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.
13 mm, 25 mm, 35 mm,
Resolution
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° (F-124; 9 mm)
17° × 14° (F-117; 13 mm)
12° × 10° (F-112; 19 mm)
48° × 39° (F-348; 9 mm)
34° × 28° (F-334; 13 mm)
24° × 19° (F-324; 19 mm)
13° × 10° (F-313; 35 mm)
7° × 5° (F-307; 65 mm)
4.6° × 3.7° (F-304; 100 mm)
45° × 37° (F-645; 13 mm)
Zoom (model dependent) 2× E-zoom 2× & 4× E-zoom
Spectral Range
Focus Range Athermalized, focus-free
50 mm, 65 mm, 100 mm
12° × 10° (F-612; 50 mm)
2× & 4× E-zoom
25 μm 17 μm
25° × 20° (F-625; 25 mm)
18° × 14° (F-618; 35 mm)
10° × 8° (F-610; 65 mm)
6.2° × 5° (F-606; 100 mm)
320 x 240160 x 120 640 x 480
Continuous e-zoom
on F-6xxE models
ENVIRONMENTAL
Dust, Water Protection Rating IP66
Operating Temperature
Cold start
-50°C to +70°C (-58°F to +158°F);
-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
OUTPUTS
Composite Video NTSC or PAL Standard
Video Over Ethernet Two independent channels of streaming MPEG-4, H.264, or M-JPEG
CONTROL
Point To Point (stand alone) Standard
Ethernet Standard
Serial RS-232/-422; Pelco D, Bosch
Network Enabled Standard
GENERAL
Weight 9.5 lb (configuration dependent)
Dimensions (L,W,H) 18.1” × 5.5” × 6.3” (460 mm × 140 mm × 160 mm)
Power Requirements
Power Consumption
Inrush Current
24 VAC (21-30 VAC)
24 VDC (21-30 VDC)
24 VAC: 15 VA max no heater, 51 VA max w/heater
24 VDC: 10 W max no heater, 46 W max w/heater
<5 A for DC power supply with slew rate > 10 ms
<19 A for AC power supply with slew rate > 4.17 ms

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2Basic Operation and Configuration
This chapter provides basic information on how to operate a new camera that has not yet been
configured. A bench test can be used to verify camera operation before the camera is configured for the
local network. This chapter also provides basic configuration information.
2.1 Nexus IP Camera
TheF-Series camera is an IP camera with Nexus capabilities, which means there is a microprocessor
inside that runs the Nexus Server software. The Nexus Server provides a number of services, including
camera control, video streaming, and geo-referencing capabilities. The Nexus communications protocol
is an open, standards-based protocol that allows the server to communicate with a video management
client, such as FLIR Sensors Manager or with a third-party ONVIF-compatible VMS client.
There are two main components to the Nexus Server software. One is a web server known as the web
tool or web interface that listens on the network for web browser requests, and is used for the initial (and
perhaps ongoing or occasional) configuration changes to the server. The latest release of the web tool
also allows the user to view video and to operate the camera.
The other process, known as the Nexus Server, listens on the network for connections from clients such
as FSM or other VMS clients. These clients are used to control the camera and stream video during day-
to-day operations of the camera.
2.1.1 Nexus Server Configuration
In general, it may be necessary for the installer to make a limited number of configuration changes for
each server, such as setting the serial and/or IP communication parameters. For example, each camera
comes from the factory with the same default IP address, so adding more than one camera to an IP
network requires each camera to be configured with a different IP address, at a minimum. On the other
hand, many of the configuration parameters will remain unchanged from the factory default settings.
In order to control the camera, it is necessary to communicate with it either using serial communications
(RS-232 or RS-422), or over Ethernet using Internet Protocol (IP). In either case, it is likely there are
some communication parameters that are specific to each installation.
2.1.2 Serial and/or IP Communications
For a camera that is installed in a legacy-type CCTV network using analog video, the camera may
commonly be controlled with serial communications. The serial cable from the camera will be connected
to a keyboard/joystick device, or to a video switch, encoder, or DVR that has a serial communication
port. In this case the installer may want to configure parameters such as the address of the camera, the
baud rate, and so on. On Nexus IP cameras that support serial communications, these parameters can
be set through software using a web browser.
For a camera installed in an IP network, the camera will commonly be controlled over Ethernet by a PC
or laptop running FLIR Sensors Manager (FSM) or a third-party Video Management System (VMS)
software. FSM is an integral part of the Nexus architecture—it is a client program that communicates
with the Nexus Server on the camera. It allows control of the camera and video streaming and many
other sophisticated functions.
In many cases, a camera will be installed with both serial and Ethernet communications. As such, the
camera can be controlled by means of a serial device or through software. When someone tries to
control the camera with a serial device at the same time as someone does through the software IP
interface, the serial device takes priority.

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Not all parameter settings are described in this manual. If you need help during the configuration
process, contact your local FLIR representative or, call 888-747-3547 inside the US.
2.1.3 Serial Communications
Cameras that have a serial interface support a limited set of pan/tilt/zoom and focus commands over
RS-422 or RS-232 serial communications using common protocols (Pelco D or Bosch). By default,
the camera is configured for RS-422 standard, 9600 Baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, using the Pelco
D protocol, and address 1.
2.1.4 Ethernet Communications
The camera has an Ethernet connection that allows streaming video over an IP network as well as
configuration and control of the camera1. It is possible to stream video and control the camera as it is
from the factory, without making any configuration changes. However in most cases the camera will
have at least some configuration changes to allow it to connect with other devices on the existing
network.
Once the camera is connected to a network and powered on, the user can choose to use either a web
browser2or the FLIR Sensors Manager (FSM) software to view the video and control the camera. The
FSM software is included with the camera and can be run under Microsoft Windows. Refer to the FSM
User Manual for details about using the software; the manual is available from the Windows Start
menu once the software is installed.
With the latest version of camera firmware, a web browser can be used to operate the camera (view
video, pan/tilt/zoom, and so on) and it can be used to make configuration changes. This manual has
basic configuration information; refer to the Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide (FLIR Doc. 427-
0030-00-28) for more details about camera configuration.
If the camera will be controlled only through serial communications, it may still be necessary to
connect it to an IP network, at least temporarily, to adjust any of the serial communications settings.
By default, the serial interface uses the Pelco D protocol, RS-422 standard, 9600 baud rate (8/none/
1), and address set to 1. Refer to the Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide for information on
changing these parameters.
Getting the camera IP interface set up and working may require a level of familiarity with managing IP
networks that is new to many security professionals. Prior to configuring the IP interface and
streaming video parameters, make sure you know how to manage and configure the other equipment
in the network (for example, any PC or device that will connect to the camera, any router or firewall
that will carry the IP traffic, and so on). FLIR technical support can only provide limited support in this
regard.
2.2 Bench Test
Since the camera offers both analog video and IP video, there are several ways to bench test the
camera. It is recommended the installer should test the camera using the same type of connections
as the final installation.
1. For this chapter, it is assumed the camera will be connected to a network via Ethernet. For installations that use
only analog video output, it is not possible to make configuration changes unless an Ethernet connection is also
used.
2. The web interface is supported on Microsoft Internet Explorer version 9, as well as the latest versions of Google
Chrome and Mozilla Firefox®.

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Even if using analog video and serial communications in the final installation, it is a good idea to test
the IP communications when performing the bench test. If any image adjustments are necessary, they
can be done using a web browser over the IP connection, and saved as power-on default settings.
With the camera powered up, analog video can be tested at the BNC connectors. Connect the
camera video output to a video monitor and confirm the live video is displayed on the monitor.
If using serial communications, 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, and the Baud rate. For example:
S/N: 1234567
IP Addr: 192.168.250.116
PelcoD (Addr:1): 9600 SW
2.2.1 Test and Configuration Steps
Assuming the existing network uses IP addresses that are unique and different than the default
address on the camera, configuring the camera for IP communications generally involves the
following steps:
Step 1 Connect the Ethernet port to an IP network that is isolated from the existing camera network
(for example, a standalone switch)
Step 2 Connect a PC or laptop to the same network
Step 3 Temporarily set the IP address of the PC or laptop to be compatible with the factory network
address of the camera (for example, 192.168.250.1)
If you are unsure how to set the IP address on the PC or laptop, refer to section 2.11
“Setting the IP address on a Windows PC” on page 2-24.
Step 4 Perform a bench test of the camera using FSM, prior to making any parameter changes
(this step is optional but recommended)
Step 5 Using a web browser, configure the camera settings, such as IP address, camera date/
time, and other parameters, so the camera is compatible with the existing network
equipment
Step 6 Save the configuration changes and restart the server
Step 7 Connect the camera to the existing network and test the camera
Step 8 Make a backup of the new configuration
2.3 Web Browser Interface
Use a web browser to connect to the camera as described below, and confirm it is streaming video.
Once the bench test is complete, use the web browser to make configuration changes as needed (for
example, set the IP address to an address that is compatible with the existing network). It is also a
good idea to run the FSM software and confirm it is working with the camera as expected.
It is possible to log into the camera using one of three User Names: user, expert, and admin (the
corresponding passwords by default are user, expert, and fliradmin respectively). The user login
can be used to do the initial bench test of the camera. The admin login must be used to make
configuration changes such as setting the IP address. The login passwords can (and should) be
changed by the system administrator to prevent unauthorized access. For information on how to
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2.3.1 Log into the Camera Web Page
Step 1 Open a web browser and enter: http:\\192.168.250.116. The login screen with a picture of
the camera will appear.
Step 2 Enter user for the User Name and user for the Password, and click Login.
The Live Video page will be displayed, with a live image from the camera on the left part of the
screen. Next to the FLIR logo along the top of the screen are some menu choices, including Live
Video (the red text indicates it is selected), Help and Log Off.
On the right side are some control buttons, and possibly an image of a joystick (if the camera has pan/
tilt capability).
Figure 2-2: Camera Web Page Login Screen