FLIR FB-Series O Manual

User and
Installation
Guide
FB-Series
FB-Series O

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Important Instructions and Notices to the User:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Modification of this device without the express authorization of FLIR Systems, Inc. may void the user’s authority
under 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 the user’s own expense.
Note 2: If this equipment came with shielded cables, it was tested for compliance with the FCC limits for a Class A
digital device using shielded cables and therefore shielded cables must be used with the device
Industry Canada Notice:
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Avis d’Industrie Canada:
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Proper Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE)
The European Union (EU) has enacted Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/
96/EC (WEEE), which aims to prevent EEE waste from arising; to encourage reuse, recycling, and
recovery of EEE waste; and to promote environmental responsibility.
In accordance with these regulations, all EEE products labeled with the “crossed out wheeled bin”
either on the product itself or in the product literature must not be disposed of in regular rubbish bins,
mixed with regular household or other commercial waste, or by other regular municipal waste
collection means. Instead, and in order to prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health, all EEE products (including any cables that came with the product) should be responsibly
discarded or recycled.
To identify a responsible disposal method nearby, please contact the local waste collection or recycling service, the
original place of purchase or product supplier, or the responsible government authority in the area. Business users
should contact their supplier or refer to their purchase contract.
Document History
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Table of Contents
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Camera Installation
1.1 Warnings and Cautions ............................................................................................... 5
1.2 References .................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Installation Overview ................................................................................................... 6
1.3.1 Camera Connection Options .............................................................................. 6
1.3.2 Supplied Components ........................................................................................ 6
1.3.3 Additional Supplies ............................................................................................. 6
1.3.4 Mounting Accessories ........................................................................................ 7
1.3.5 Site Preparation .................................................................................................. 7
1.3.6 Camera Placement ............................................................................................. 8
1.3.7 Camera Mounting ............................................................................................... 9
1.4 Camera Connections ................................................................................................... 9
1.4.1 Bench Testing .................................................................................................. 10
1.4.2 Analog Video Connections ............................................................................... 10
1.4.3 Connecting Power ............................................................................................ 10
1.4.4 Alarm Connections—Not supported ................................................................. 11
1.4.5 Ethernet ............................................................................................................ 11
1.4.6 Camera Grounding ........................................................................................... 11
1.5 Mounting the Camera ................................................................................................ 11
1.6 Camera specifications ............................................................................................... 12
Basic Operation and Configuration
2.1 IP Camera, ONVIF Profile S Compliant .................................................................... 13
2.2 Set IP Address using the FLIR Discovery Network Assistant (DNA) ........................ 14
2.3 Camera Bench Test .................................................................................................. 15
2.3.1 Log in to the Camera Web Page ...................................................................... 15
2.3.2 Live Video Page ............................................................................................... 16
2.4 Basic Camera Configuration ..................................................................................... 18
2.4.1 Setup Menu ...................................................................................................... 18
2.4.2 Server Menu ..................................................................................................... 18
2.5 Thermal Imaging Overview ....................................................................................... 23
2.6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tips .................................................................... 23

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Advanced Configuration
3.1 Setup Menu ............................................................................................................... 27
3.1.1 Video Setup ...................................................................................................... 28
3.1.2 Thermal Image Setup ....................................................................................... 29
3.2 Maintenance Menu .................................................................................................... 31
3.2.1 Sensor Menu .................................................................................................... 31
3.2.2 Files Menu ........................................................................................................ 33
3.2.3 Product Info Menu ............................................................................................ 34
Image from a standard camera in low light Image from a thermal camera in the same
conditions

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This manual describes the installation and initial configuration of the FB-Series O thermal cameras.
If help is needed during the installation process, contact the local FLIR service representative or call
the appropriate support number listed at: http://www.flir.com/security/display/?id=71083.
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
• Camera mounting accessories
• 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 FB-Series O 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
FLIR Doc # 427-0030-00-28 Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide, provides more information on
setting or changing camera parameters.
Documents are available from the FLIR website.
If mounting the FB-Series O 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 FB-Series O camera for any reason. Damage to
the camera can occur as the result of careless handling or electrostatic discharge (ESD). Always
handle the camera with care to avoid damage to electrostatic-sensitive components.
Prior to making any connections, ensure the power supply or circuit breaker is switched off.
Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the FB-Series O camera’s infrared optics.
Operating the camera outside of the specified input voltage range or the specified operating
temperature range can cause permanent damage.

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1.3 Installation Overview
The FB-Series O camera is an infrared thermal imaging camera intended for indoor or outdoor
security applications while installed in a fixed location. The camera mounting must support up to 5.4
lbs (2.5 kg). Refer to Mounting Accessories, pg. 7 for wall and pole mounts that can be purchased
from FLIR Systems, Inc.
1.3.1 Camera Connection Options
The FB-Series O camera can be installed with an analog or digital (IP) video output (or both). Analog
video requires a connection to a video monitor or an analog video matrix switch. The camera can be
powered using Power over Ethernet (PoE) or with a conventional 24 Vac or 12 Vdc power supply. For
a PoE connection, an accessory PoE power supply (also called a PoE injector) is required if the
camera is not connected to a PoE switch. The maximum Ethernet cable run is 100 meters including
the PoE power supply. In installations using PoE power and IP video, only a single Ethernet cable to
the camera is required. The FB-Series O camera is a Powered Device compliant with the IEEE
802.3af-2003 standard.
In installations using analog video and conventional power, an RG59U coaxial cable and a power
cable are installed. It is recommended an Ethernet cable should also be installed for camera
configuration and troubleshooting. The FB-Series O camera does not support serial communications.
1.3.2 Supplied Components
The FB-Series O camera package includes these standard components:
• Fixed Camera Unit with sun shield and cable pigtail
• Power terminal block, if not using PoE
• Accessory terminal block—not supported
• Five plastic screw anchors
• Five screws
• Tools: Torx wrench to remove cover and
spare Torx cover screw
• Installation Template
1.3.3 Additional Supplies
The installer may need to supply the following items as required (specific to the installation).
• Power supply, 24 Vac or 12 Vdc if not using PoE power for system power.
• Power cable, 2-conductor, gauge determined by cable length and supply voltage,
if used for system power
• PoE power supply or PoE switch, if used for system power.
• Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable for digital video and/or PoE for system power
• Coaxial RG59U cables (BNC connector at the camera end) for analog video
• Camera grounding strap, camera mount, electrical hardware, connectors, and tools

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1.3.4 Mounting Accessories
The following mounting accessories are available from FLIR Systems, Inc. for installing the
FB-Series O camera. For more information on available options, contact your FLIR sales
representative or visit www.FLIR.com/security to request details on where to get the accessories you
need.
1.3.5 Site Preparation
There are several requirements to address prior to installation at the site. The following
recommendations provide for proper installation and operation of the unit. Adhere to all local and
industry standards, codes, and best practices.
•Ambient Environment Conditions: Avoid positioning the unit near heaters or heating system
outputs. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
•Safety: Cables and electrical cords should be routed in a manner that prevents safety hazards.
Ensure that nothing rests on the unit’s cables or power cords.
•Ample Air Circulation: Leave enough space around the unit to allow free air circulation.
•Cabling Considerations: Using a cable longer than the manufacturer’s specifications for optimal
video signal may result in degradation of color and video parameters.
•Physical Security: The unit provides threat detection for physical security systems. In order to
ensure that the unit cannot be disabled or tampered with, the system should be installed with
security measures regarding physical access by trusted and untrusted parties.
•Network Security: The unit transmits over IP to security personnel for video surveillance. Proper
network security measures should be in place to assure networks remain operating and free from
malicious interference. Install the unit on the backbone of a trusted network.
•Electrostatic Discharge Safeguards: The unit and other equipment connected to it (relay
outputs, alarm inputs, racks, carpeting, etc.) shall be properly grounded to prevent electrostatic
discharge.
Wall Mount Junction Box CB-WLBX-62
Pole Mount Junction Box CB-PLBX-62

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1.3.6 Camera Placement
Although the FB-Series O camera does not have on-board video analytics, many video management
systems and video encoders analyze the video signals to send alarm notifications based on
customized rules. Several types of third-party Video Management Systems (VMS) are supported by
FLIR IP cameras. Because these systems tend to evolve and change over time, contact the local
FLIR representative or FLIR Technical Support for information.
For installations with multiple cameras, the fields of view of cameras should overlap in order to
remove all dead zones in which a camera cannot see a target “head to toe”.
• Install the camera at a height of approximately 4 m (13 ft) or more.
• Typically direct the camera towards the ground with a tilt angle α within a range of 45° to 60°
while ensuring the field of view includes as little of the skyline as possible.
• Ensure that cameras are mounted on stable mounts with minimal vibrations and maximal
resistance to wind.
• The tilt angle (α) is the angle between vertical and the center of the camera field of view.
α

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1.3.7 Camera Mounting
The FB-Series O camera can be mounted with two fasteners in the bracket slots. Alternatively, the
camera can be mounted with a 1/4-20 threaded fastener on the bottom of the camera.
If using the 1/4-20 fastener on the bottom of the camera, the maximum depth of the fastener should
not exceed 10.0 mm (0.4 in).
1.4 Camera Connections
Refer to Table 1-1 for a description of these camera connections.
Figure 1-1: FB-Series O Camera Mounting
1/4-20 bottom mount
4.2 mm (0.17 in.) slot
bracket mount
Sunshield
screws (x2)
Front cover screw
1
7
6
5234

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1.4.1 Bench Testing
Note
Connect the power, Ethernet, and video, and confirm that the video can be displayed on a monitor
when the power is turned on. For configuration and basic setup information using the on-board web
server, refer to Camera Bench Test, pg. 15 for specific details.
1.4.2 Analog Video Connections
The primary analog video connection of the camera is a BNC connector. The video cable used
should be rated as RG-59/U or better to ensure a quality video signal.
1.4.3 Connecting Power
The camera can be powered with a conventional 24 Vac or 12 Vdc
power supply, rather than PoE. Prior to making any connections,
ensure the power supply or circuit breaker is switched off.
The camera itself does not have an on/off switch. Generally the
FB-Series O camera may 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 powered on
and operating.
Ta b l e 1-1: FB-Series O Camera Connections
Connection Purpose
1BNC Analog video
2Green barrel not supported
3
Purple D-
not supported
Grey D+
4Pink barrel not supported
5Ethernet PoE power, communications, IP video stream
65-pin plug not supported
72-pin plug Vac or Vdc power
If the camera is to be mounted on a pole or tower or other hard-to-reach location, connect and
operate the camera as a bench test prior to mounting the camera in its final location.
Ta b l e 1-2: Power Connections
1Vac or Vdc (–)
2Vac or Vdc (+)
Figure 1-3: Power Connector
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1.4.4 Alarm Connections—Not supported
1.4.5 Ethernet
Connect a shielded Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 jack. If using PoE to supply power to
the camera, connect the other end of the cable to a PoE switch or PoE injector. Otherwise connect
the cable to a network switch.
1.4.6 Camera Grounding
Ensure the camera is properly grounded. Failure to properly ground the camera can lead to
permanent damage to the camera. Typical to good grounding practices, the camera chassis ground
should be connected to the lowest resistance path possible.
1.5 Mounting the Camera
1. Place the supplied template where you will install the
camera. Mark the position of the two screw holes for the
base of the mounting bracket.
2. At the center of the template, a cable entry hole 40 mm
(1.57”) in diameter will provide for hidden cables.
3. Drill the cable entry hole for cables or use the slot for
surface mounting the cables.
4. Drill holes slightly smaller than the supplied plastic screw
anchor on each marked screw hole.
5. Insert the plastic screw anchors into the drilled holes.
6. Connect the camera cables and thread them through the
cable entry hole. Refer to Camera Connections, pg. 9 for cable connections.
7. Match the mounting slots of the camera with the plastic screw anchors at the installation location.
8. Fasten the camera with the supplied M4 screws.
9. Loosen the set screws in order to manipulate the
camera positioning at the ball joint. The camera can be
rotated, twisted, and pointed up or down at the ball joint.
10. Point the camera in the desired direction and fasten the
screws.
M4 mounting
slots
Slot for surface
mounting
cable
Ball-joint
set screws
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set screw

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1.6 Camera specifications
Camera Model FB-Series O
Camera Platform Type Fixed
Composite Video NTSC or PAL—switchable from the web page.
Refer to Select Video format, pg. 29.
Thermal Camera
Array Format 324 x 256 (17 µm pixel pitch)
Detector Type Long-Life, Uncooled VOx Microbolometer
Effective Resolution 76,800
Field Of View (Focal Length) for
available 324 x 256 camera lens
configurations.
FB-324-O = 24° × 19° (12.8 mm)—17 µm pixel pitch
FB-349-O = 49° × 37° (6.8 mm)—17 µm pixel pitch
FB-393-O = 93° × 70° (3.7 mm)—17 µm pixel pitch
Spectral Range 8 µm to 14 µm
Lens Athermalized, focus-free
Ge n e r a l
Weight 2.3 lb (1 kg) with sun shield
Dimensions (L,W,H) 11.1" x 3.8" x 3.7" (285 mm x 96 mm x 94 mm)
with sun shield and fully extended mounting arm
Input Voltage dc 12 Vdc (±10 %)
Input Voltage ac 24 Vac (±10 %)
Input Voltage PoE IEEE 802.3af-2003 standard
Power Consumption 17 W at 12 Vdc maximum with heaters
13 VA at 24 Vac maximum with heaters
Mounting Provisions One 1/4-20” threaded holes on bottom.
Two M4 hole slots on mounting arm.
Shipping weight 3.85 lbs (1.75 kg)
Shipping Dimensions 14.375”(L) x 7.375”(W) x 7”(H)
Environmental
IP rating (dust and water ingress) IP66
Operating temperature range -40 °C to 50 °C (-40 °F to 122 °F) cold start
Storage Temperature range -20 °C to 70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F)
Humidity 0-90% relative
Approvals FCC Part 15 (Subpart B, Class A), CE mark, EN55032,
EN55024, RoHS, WEEE

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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.
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 or other video
management systems on the existing network.
Once the camera is connected to a network and powered on, set camera network parameters using
the FLIR Discovery Network Assistant (DNA) software, perform a bench test by using a web browser2
to view the video and control the camera, or view video in the local Network Video Management
System (for example, FLIR LatitudeTM). The FLIR Discovery Network Assistant (DNA) software is a
free download from the http://www.flir.com/security/display/?id=73533 web page and does not require
a license to use.
Getting the camera IP interface set up and working may requires familiarity with managing IP
networks. Prior to configuring the IP interface and streaming video parameters, be familiar with 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).
2.1 IP Camera, ONVIF Profile S Compliant
When the camera is connected to the network it functions as a server; it provides services such as
camera control, video streaming, network communications, and geo-referencing capabilities. The
communications protocol used is an open, standards-based protocol that allows the server to
communicate with a video management client, such as FLIR Latitude or with a third-party VMS client,
including systems that are compatible with ONVIF Profile S.
There are two main components to the 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 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 FLIR Latitude, ONVIF-compliant systems, or other VMS clients. These clients can be used to
control the camera and stream video during day-to-day operations of the camera.
1. For this chapter, it is assumed the camera will be connected to a network via Ethernet. For installa-
tions 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 the latest versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome,
and Mozilla Firefox.

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2.2 Set IP Address using the FLIR Discovery Network Assistant (DNA)
The FB-Series O camera is shipped with a static IP address of 192.168.0.250. Assuming the existing
network uses IP addresses that are unique and different than the default address, configuring the
camera for IP communications generally involves the following steps:
Step 1 Connect the Ethernet port of the camera to the existing IP camera network.
Step 2 Connect a PC or laptop to the same network.
Step 3 From the PC connected to the camera network, use the DNA utility to discover and display
the camera’s current IP address.
a Download the DNA utility (2.1.3.15 or later) from the FLIR Firmware & Software
Downloads page at: http://www.flir.com/security/display/?id=73533.
b Unzip the utility, then double-click to run the executable file ( DNA.exe). All the units on
the VLAN are discovered.
c For additional instructions on using DNA, refer to the DNA User’s Manual available in the
Help ( ) link while the software is running.
Step 4 Right-click on the camera, select Assign
IP to change the IP address from the
default (192.168.0.250) to a another static
IP or select DHCP if a DHCP server is
used on the network.
Step 5 Double-click the camera in DNA’s
Discovery List to open the camera’s
web server Login page in Internet
Explorer or point your web browser to the
camera’s IP address.
Step 6 Enter the default user name (admin) and password (admin) to open the Live Video page.
Refer to Live Video Page, pg. 16.
Online manual
Select a filter
Select Assign IP
Right-click

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2.3 Camera Bench Test
The camera offers both analog video and IP video, and since the camera can be powered by PoE or
by a conventional power supply, there are several ways to bench test the camera. It is recommended
that the installer test the camera using the same type of connections as in the final installation.
Even if using analog video and conventional power 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.
Note
With the camera powered up, analog video can be tested at the BNC connector. Connect the camera
to a video monitor and confirm the live video is displayed on the monitor.
If using a conventional power supply, connect the camera to a network switch with an Ethernet cable,
and connect a PC or laptop to the switch also. Use a web browser to access and test the camera as
described below, and if necessary make configuration changes prior to installation.
2.3.1 Log in to the Camera Web Page
With a web browser, log in to the camera using one of three User Names: user, expert, and admin.
By default, the passwords are: user, expert, and admin, respectively. The login passwords should
be changed to prevent unauthorized access (refer to Basic Camera Configuration, pg. 18).
Open a web browser and enter the camera’s IP address. The login screen with a picture of the
camera will appear. A pull-down list in the upper right allows the user to select a language option.
Enter user for the User Name and user for the Password, and click Log in.
About 20 seconds after the camera is powered on, analog video starts and the camera’s IP address
is shown on the display for about 30 seconds.
Figure 2-1: Camera Web Page Login Screen

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2.3.2 Live Video Page
The Live Video page displays a live image from the camera on the left part of the screen and at the
top of the screen menu choices: including Live Video (the red text indicates it is selected), Help, and
Log out. The expert and admin logins provide additional menu choices.
In the lower right of the web page there is a frame rate selector. This selector allows the user to
change the rate at which the frames are displayed in the browser. This rate controls the user’s own
web browser only, and does not affect the video streams to other users or to an NVR. For slow
communication links, if there is a problem displaying the video image, it may help to slow down the
frame rate.
Help
The Help menu displays software version information. If it is necessary to contact FLIR Technical
Support for assistance, it will be helpful to have the information from this page on hand. For
information about the camera including hardware part numbers and serial numbers refer to Product
Info Menu, pg. 34 (requires Admin login).
Log out
Use this button to disconnect from the camera and stop the display of the video stream. If a web
session is inactive for 20 minutes, it will be stopped and it will be necessary to log in again.
Toggle PC/Camera time
Use this button to display either the PC time or the camera time. To set the camera time refer to Date
and Time, pg. 20.
Figure 2-2: Live Video Web Page
Snapshot Toggle TimeVideo Source

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Camera Control and Status
In the lower left of the screen are two indicator “lights”: Control and Status.
Initially the Control light is off, as in the image above, indicating the user is not
able to control the camera immediately. When multiple users are connected to
a camera, only one user at a time can issue commands to the camera. If
another user has control of the camera, the Control light is yellow.
A user is able to request control of the camera by clicking on the yellow or black “light”, or simply by
sending a command to the camera. The Status light may turn off temporarily while waiting for the
response from the camera. After a short pause, the Control light should turn green.
If a command is sent to the camera when the user does not have control, the command will not be
executed, and it is necessary to send the command again once the light is green.
In addition, when the cursor is moved over the video, a snapshot button also appears in the
upper right of the screen. After clicking the snapshot button, the video image is saved as a
jpeg file and the browser will provide prompts depending on which browser is being used.
Web Control Panel
The control buttons on the right side of the page provide a way to control
the camera in a limited number of ways. When the mouse cursor is
positioned over a button, a tool tip is displayed.
This same web interface is used with various FLIR cameras—some are
fixed, such as the FB-Series O cameras, and some are pan/tilt cameras.
The control panel may appear different for different FLIR cameras.
The following buttons appear for the FB-Series O cameras:
Toggle Polarity
This button changes the polarity of the assigned colors to the different temperatures in a
scene. In the black and white palette for example, hot objects are displayed as white and cold objects
as black, or vice versa.
Toggle Palette
This button causes the camera to cycle through six different look up table (LUT) color
palettes. Depending on the subjects viewed, one color palette may be preferable to the others. The
Toggle Polarity button allows access to six more palettes (refer to Misc. (Lookup Table), pg. 30).
Perform IR NUC Calibration
This button causes the camera to perform a Non-Uniformity Correction operation (refer to
Image freezes momentarily, pg. 24).

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2.4 Basic Camera Configuration
The following procedures describe how to do the most common bench test camera configuration
steps, such as setting the camera IP address and hostname and changing the user password. To
make these changes, it is necessary to login using the expert user account. Additional setup and
configuration options required after the camera has been installed in its final location are described
after the basic steps are given, refer to Advanced Configuration, pg. 27.
2.4.1 Setup Menu
The Setup menu is used for GEO Settings (Latitude and Longitude location), Video setup, and
thermal (IR) camera setup. For additional details, refer to Setup Menu, pg. 27.
Adjustments to the IR settings should only be made by someone who has expertise with thermal
cameras and a thorough understanding of how the various settings affect the image. In most
installations, the only camera settings needed are available from the Web Control panel on the Live
Video page (Palettes and Polarity). Haphazard changes can lead to image problems including a
complete loss of video. Additional information is provided in Thermal Image Setup, pg. 29.
When making configuration changes using the Setup page, most of the changes take effect
immediately, and it is not necessary to start and stop the server. However it is necessary to save the
changes (with the Save Settings button at the bottom of the page) if it is desirable to use the new
settings as a default when the camera is powered on.
When a user logs in as admin, a complete Maintenance menu is available (refer to Maintenance
Menu, pg. 31). The Maintenance menu also provides access to other configuration options. For
more information on setting or changing other camera parameters refer to the Nexus IP Camera
Configuration Guide (FLIR Doc #427-0030-00-28).
2.4.2 Server Menu
When a user logs in as expert or admin, the Maintenance Server menus are
available. When the Server menu is selected, the LAN Settings page appears.
The basic camera configuration steps are accessed through the Maintenance
Server menu, using the menus on the left side of the page. The LAN Settings,
Services, and Security Options selections are described below. The expert
login has access to these Server pages, but will only see the security settings
for the user login.
With most configuration changes through the Maintenance menu, it is
necessary to save the changes, then stop and restart the server to make the
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LAN Settings: The LAN Settings page can be used to set the hostname, default gateway, and IP
address for the camera. Scroll down to see settings for Domain Name System (DNS) server.
IP Address
The default IP Address mode is set to Static; the mode can also be set to DHCP addressing if a
DHCP server is used by the network. To set the IP address using DNA, refer to Set IP Address using
the FLIR Discovery Network Assistant (DNA), pg. 14.
When the IP address is changed and the
Save button is clicked, a pop-up message
will appear to indicate the network interface
must be restarted.
Once the IP address of the camera is
changed, the PC may no longer be on the
same network and therefore may not be able
to access the camera until the IP address on
the PC is changed also.
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Services Menu
Date and Time: The Date and Time settings page is used to configure the date and time settings.
The date, time, and time zone can be obtained from an NTP server, or can be entered manually. If
NTP mode is selected, the NTP server information can be entered. The Nexus server must be
stopped before changes can be saved.
Set the date and time parameters, then select the Save button at the bottom of the page. After saving
the settings, reboot the system. Refer to Server Status, pg. 21.
If the Custom mode is selected, a pop-up window allows the information to be entered manually.
Toggle Server (Stop/Start)