FLIR FC-Series User manual

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Installation
Manual
FC-Series
FC-Series O
FC-Series ID

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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
Version Date Comment
100 July 2016 Initial Release
110 August 2016 User Interface Updates
120 January 2017 Setup Temperature/GPIO User Interface Update
130 March 2017 Added support for IEEE 802.1x authentication, Field Service log download, and IOI analytics interface
140 August 2017 Initial release of FC-Series O
150 March 2018 Updated password management, simplified IR graphical user interface
160 March 2019 V2.04.P06

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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 Camera Accessories .......................................................................................... 7
1.3.3 Supplied Components ........................................................................................ 8
1.3.4 Additional Supplies ............................................................................................. 8
1.3.5 Camera Placement ............................................................................................. 8
1.3.6 Camera Mounting for Rear Cable Access .......................................................... 9
1.3.7 Camera Mounting with Concealed Cable Wall Mount ...................................... 11
1.3.8 Sunshield .......................................................................................................... 12
1.3.9 Removing the Cover ......................................................................................... 12
1.4 Camera Connections ................................................................................................. 13
1.4.1 Installing the microSD Card .............................................................................. 13
1.4.2 Bench Testing .................................................................................................. 14
1.4.3 Analog Video Connections ............................................................................... 14
1.4.4 Connecting Power ............................................................................................ 14
1.4.5 GPIO Connections ........................................................................................... 15
1.4.6 Ethernet ............................................................................................................ 16
1.4.7 Camera Grounding ........................................................................................... 16
1.4.8 Rear Access Cable Gland Sealing ................................................................... 17
1.5 Concealed Cable Mount Accessory .......................................................................... 18
1.6 Camera specifications ............................................................................................... 20
Basic Operation and Configuration
2.1 IP Camera, ONVIF Profile S Compliant .................................................................... 22
2.2 Camera Bench Test .................................................................................................. 22
2.3 Set IP Address using the FLIR Discovery Network Assistant (DNA) ........................ 22
2.3.1 Log in to the Camera Web Page ...................................................................... 23
2.3.2 Live Video Page ............................................................................................... 24
2.4 Basic Camera Configuration ..................................................................................... 27
2.4.1 Setup Menu ...................................................................................................... 27
2.4.2 Server Menu ..................................................................................................... 28
2.5 Thermal Imaging Overview ....................................................................................... 37
2.6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tips .................................................................... 38

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3.1 Setup Menu ............................................................................................................... 42
3.1.1 Temperature Page ............................................................................................ 43
3.1.2 Video Setup ...................................................................................................... 44
3.1.3 Thermal Image Setup ....................................................................................... 47
3.1.4 Video Analytics Setup—FC-Series ID only ....................................................... 49
3.2 Maintenance Menu .................................................................................................... 54
3.2.1 Sensor Menu .................................................................................................... 55
3.2.2 Files Menu ........................................................................................................ 66
3.2.3 Product Info Menu ............................................................................................ 70
3.3 Restoring the Factory Settings .................................................................................. 70
Image from a standard camera in low light Image from a thermal camera in the same
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This manual describes the installation and initial configuration of the FC-Series thermal camera. The
FC-Series ID and the FC-Series O are based on identical hardware. The FC-Series ID camera has
software installed providing for on-board video analytics: setting of detection regions, trip lines, and
classification of detected objects. Refer to Video Analytics Setup—FC-Series ID only, pg. 49.
If help is needed during the installation process, contact the local FLIR service representative or
contact support at: https://www.flir.com/support-center/support-hq/. All installers and integrators are
encouraged to take advantage of the training offered by FLIR; visit
https://www.flir.com/support-center/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 FC-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
FLIR Doc # 427-00XX-YY-41 FC-Series Interconnect Document provides further details regarding
mechanical dimensions and mounting for the FC-Series camera.
Documents are available from the FLIR website.
If mounting the FC-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 FC-Series 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 camera’s infrared optics.
Operating the camera outside of the specified input voltage range or the specified operating
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1.3 Installation Overview
The FC-Series camera is an infrared thermal imaging camera intended for outdoor security
applications, and can be installed in a fixed location or on a pan/tilt mechanism. The camera is
intended to be mounted on a medium-duty fixed pedestal mount or wall mount commonly used in the
security industry. The camera mount must support up to 5.4 lbs (2.5 kg).
Cables may exit from the back of the camera housing through the
supplied cable gland or from the bottom of the camera housing when
using the concealed cable wall mount (sold separately). A cable gland
plug is supplied for the rear of the camera housing when cables are
routed using the concealed cable wall mount.
1.3.1 Camera Connection Options
The camera can be installed with an analog or digital (IP) video output (or both). Analog video will
require a connection to a video monitor or an analog video matrix switch. The camera can be
powered using Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) or with a conventional 24 Vac or 24 Vdc power
supply. For a PoE+ connection, an accessory PoE+ power supply (PN 4132391, also called a PoE+
injector) is available 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 from the camera is required.
In installations using analog video and conventional power (24 Vac is commonly used in many
installations), an RG59U coaxial cable and a three-conductor power cable are installed. It is
recommended an Ethernet cable should also be installed for camera configuration, operation and
troubleshooting. For example, if the camera is mounted on a pole, an Ethernet cable should run at
least to the bottom of the pole, so a laptop could be temporarily connected directly to the camera.
The FC-Series camera does not support serial communications.
Network Security
The camera supports IEEE 802.1x authentication when connected to a network supporting the
following requirements:
• Network device (Authenticator) such as an Ethernet switch configured with 802.1x
• Authentication server supporting TLS
Refer to IEEE 802.1X Security, pg. 29 for information on how to configure the LAN settings.
General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO)
The camera can receive a single input signal and can provide a single output signal. By default the
signals are configured for normally open alarm switch circuits. Refer to GPIO Connections, pg. 15.
Input Signal—When an external alarm device closes a switch to complete the circuit for the
camera, an input alarm is generated by the GPIO for the Alarm Manager.
Output Signal—When an output alarm is generated by the Alarm Manager for the GPIO, the
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PoE+ Power Supplies
With PoE+, camera power is delivered to the camera over the Ethernet cable via the camera’s
standard RJ-45 Ethernet connector. The FC-Series camera is a Powered Device compliant with the
IEEE 802.3at-2009 standard, known as PoE+ or PoE Plus. The FC-Series camera is also backward
compatible with the older IEEE 802.3af-2003 standard.
When connected to Power Sourcing Equipment compliant with the earlier, lower power IEEE
802.3af-2003 standard, the limited power available to the FC-Series will typically prevent the
formation of frost and ice. However, the limited power available from 802.3af-2003 may not fully
achieve the camera’s stated specification of de-icing 6 mm of ice from cold start. In all other ways the
camera will operate normally with Ethernet Powered Sourcing Equipment compliant to either IEEE
PoE standard.
Supplemental Lens Heater
The supplemental lens heater is intended to provide lens de-fogging and de-icing in the event of:
• A power interruption which disables the camera for an extended period, and
• Freezing rain which fully covers the lens and obstructs the image.
The FC-Series cameras with lens windows (13 mm, 19 mm, 35 mm) are shipped from the factory
with the supplemental lens heater on. The lens heater is configured to dynamically maintain the
camera window at a constant temperature.
The lens heater may be turned on manually from the Live Video web page (De-Ice button). Refer to
Web Control Panel, pg. 25. The heater, when turned on manually, will run for approximately 2 hours
unless turned off either by the user (De-Ice button) or the thermostat control.
FC-Series cameras with a 60 mm or a 75 mm lens are shipped from the factory with the
supplemental lens heater off. These cameras require the de-ice kit accessory for installations that
require using the supplemental lens heater. After installing the de-ice kit, contact FLIR Technical
Support for configuration instructions for the specific installation.
Note
1.3.2 Camera Accessories
The following accessories are available for purchase from FLIR Systems, Inc.
• PoE+ power supply (PN 4132391) - For powering a single FC-Series camera using PoE+. In
addition to PoE+ power and communications, the power supply provides surge protection. It
complies with IEEE 802.3at and is backward compatible with the IEEE802.3af standard.
• Concealed Cable Wall Mount (PN 4129742) - Includes camera mount
gasket and hex wrench for adjusting the ball joint controlling the
camera’s view angle. The FC-Series camera is attached to the
mounting arm using the four M5 threaded bottom mounting holes. A
cable gland plug is supplied with the camera for the rear of the camera
housing when cables are routed using the concealed cable accessory.
Refer to Camera Mounting with Concealed Cable Wall Mount, pg. 11.
The 60 mm or 75 mm lenses are not thermally conductive. The de-ice kit provides a lens cover
that will conduct heat to keep the lens free of ice or frost.
Concealed Cable
Wall Mount

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• Pole Mount Adapter Kit (PN 4132982) - Adapter kit that allows the Concealed Cable Wall Mount
to be mounted to a pole (75 mm [3 in] min to 180 mm [7 in];
larger pole diameter requires use of customer supplied band clamps)
• FC-Series De-Ice Kit (PN 421-0056-00 for 60 mm lens, and PN 421-0057-00 for 75 mm lens)
The 60 mm and 75 mm lenses are not thermally conductive. The de-ice-kit provides a lens cover
that will conduct heat to keep the lens free of ice or frost while also protecting the lens in salt or
other harsh environments. Refer to Supplemental Lens Heater, pg. 7.
1.3.3 Supplied Components
The FC-Series camera package includes these standard components:
• Fixed Camera Unit with sun shield and installed cable gland
• Cable gland plug and gland inserts for sealing camera housing
• Power terminal block plug (installed)
• Accessory terminal block plugs (installed)
• Tools: 3 mm hex wrench (T-Handle), small blade screwdriver
1.3.4 Additional Supplies
The installer will need to supply the following items as required (specific to the installation).
• Optional customer supplied microSD card (up to 64 GB) provides local storage of image files
through power cycles.
• Power supply, 18 Vac to 32 Vac or 11 Vdc to 32 Vdc, if not using PoE power for system power.
• Power cable, 3-conductor, shielded, gauge determined by cable length and supply voltage,
if used for system power
• Accessory cable 6-conductor for GPIO (optional)
•PoE+ power supply or PoE+ switch, if used for system power. Note that the camera will operate
normally with PoE, but lens heaters may not operate to specification in cold environments.
• 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
Be sure to use cables that fit in the cable gland holes, as described below. Refer to Rear Access
Cable Gland Sealing, pg. 17 for more information.
1.3.5 Camera Placement
The FC-Series camera may be mounted upright, either on top of the mounting surface. or
underneath an overhanging mounting surface such as eaves or an awning. The camera may also be
mounted sideways in order to view a scene such as along a fence line or corridor. Adhere to all local
and industry standards, codes, and best practices.
Although the FC-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
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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 FC-Series ID cameras with on-board video analytics, 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”. The camera’s on-board analytics must be calibrated to detect targets. Refer to Video
Analytics Setup—FC-Series ID only, pg. 49.
• 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.
Typically direct the camera towards the ground with a tilt angle α of 45° to 60°. Include as little
skyline as possible in the field of view.
1.3.6 Camera Mounting for Rear Cable Access
The FC-Series camera can be secured to the mount with two in-line 1/4-20 threaded fasteners on
the top or bottom of the camera. Alternatively the camera can be mounted with four M5 x 0.8
threaded fasteners to the bottom of the camera. Use Loctite 222 low strength threadlocker for the
top mount fasteners (can be used with the bottom mount fasteners also). Refer to the FC-Series ICD
for additional information.
α
Camera mounted upright

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If using two 1/4-20 fasteners in the center of base, the maximum depth of the fastener should not
exceed 12.5 mm (0.5 in). If using four M5 x 0.8 fasteners, the maximum depth of the fastener should
not exceed 10.0 mm (0.4 in).
If using two 1/4-20 fasteners in the center of top, the maximum depth of the fastener should not
exceed 12.5 mm (0.5 in). If the camera is mounted using the top of the camera, the sunshield must
be removed.
Figure 1-1: FC-Series Camera Bottom Mounting Holes
Figure 1-2: Top Mounting Holes

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As the diagram below indicates, be sure to allow adequate space for cable egress behind the gland.
This requirement may vary, depending on the installation. Maintain the bend radius per the
recommendation of the cable manufacturer. The typical cable bend radius is 50-75 mm (2-3 in).
1.3.7 Camera Mounting with Concealed Cable Wall Mount
The FC-Series camera can be secured to the optional Concealed Cable Wall Mount with four M5 x
0.8 threaded fasteners to the bottom of the camera. Use Loctite 222 low strength threadlocker for
the mount fasteners. Refer to Concealed Cable Mount Accessory, pg. 18 for additional information.
Figure 1-3: Rear Cable Bend Radius
Figure 1-4: FC-Series Installed with Concealed Cable Wall
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1.3.8 Sunshield
The camera includes a sunshield which should be used for any installation where the camera is
exposed to direct sunlight or precipitation, If the camera is mounted with the top mounting holes, the
sunshield is not used. Depending on the needs of the installation, the sunshield can be positioned in
the neutral (middle) position, or slightly forward or rearward.To change the position of the sunshield,
temporarily loosen the three 3 mm hex screws on top, slide the sunshield forward or backward, and
re-tighten the screws.
1.3.9 Removing the Cover
In order to access the electrical
connections and install the cables, it is
necessary to temporarily remove the top
cover of the camera housing. The top
cover of the camera is held in place with
four 3 mm hex screws. The screws are
accessible through slots in the
sunshield, so the sunshield does not
need to be removed from the top cover.
Use a 3 mm hex key to loosen the four
captive screws, exposing the
connections inside the camera
enclosure. There is a grounding wire
connected inside the case to the top
cover, as shown. If it (or any of the
grounding wires) is temporarily
disconnected during the installation, it
must be reconnected to ensure proper
grounding of the camera.
When replacing the cover, tighten the four 3 mm hex screws to 1.8 n-m (16.0 in-lbs).
Caution!
When replacing the cover, ensure that the ground wire between the cover and the camera body is
completely inside the o-ring groove. If the wire is pinched between the cover and body the camera
is not sealed against water ingress and can be damaged.
Figure 1-5: Sunshield Mounting
Cover mounting screws (x4)
Sunshield mounting screws (x3)
Figure 1-6: Cover Removed (Sunshield attached)
Cover mounting
screws (x4)

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1.4 Camera Connections
Refer to Table 1-1 for a description of these camera connections.
1.4.1 Installing the microSD Card
The FC-Series camera has local storage (on the camera) flash memory to store images captured as
a result of an alarm action. However, these images are lost during a reboot or power cycle. When a
Table 1-1: FC-Series Camera Connections
Connection Purpose
1 BNC Analog video
2 3-pin Terminal Vac or Vdc power
3 microSD card Local storage of image files up to 64 GB
(supplied by customer)
4 Ethernet PoE+ power, communications, IP video stream
5 6-pin terminal J5 General purpose I/O
6 Accessory inputs Reserved for future use
Figure 1-7: Camera Connections

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customer supplied microSD card (up to 64 GB) is installed, local storage is persistent through
reboots and power cycles.
1.4.2 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 onboard web
server, refer to Camera Bench Test, pg. 22 for specific details.
1.4.3 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.
Note
1.4.4 Connecting Power
The camera can be powered with a conventional Vac or Vdc
power supply, rather than PoE+. Prior to making any
connections, ensure the power supply or circuit breaker is
switched off.
If the camera is to be mounted on a pole or tower or other hard-to-reach location, it may be a good
idea to connect and operate the camera as a bench test at ground level prior to mounting the
camera in its final location.
Insert the cables through the cable glands on the enclosure before terminating and connecting them.
In general, terminated connectors will not fit through the cable gland. If a terminated cable is
required, it is possible to make a clean and singular cut in the gland seal to install the cable.
Table 1-2: Power Connections
1Chassis
2Vac or Vdc (–)
3Vac or Vdc (+)
Pull back cage to unlock
Lift edge to open
Insert microSD card Close cage,
press down and
push forward to lock
Figure 1-8: Power Connector
1
2
3

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The power cable supplied by the installer must use wires that are sufficient size gauge for the supply
voltage and length of the cable run to ensure adequate current carrying capacity (18 AWG
recommended for most installations). Always follow local building/safety codes.
Note
The power connector plug may be removed for cable installation. After the plug is reattached to the
board, re-tighten the screw terminals.
The camera itself does not have an on/off switch. Generally the FC-Series 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.
1.4.5 GPIO Connections
Input Signal—When the camera senses an external
switch closure which completes the circuit between
J5 pins 4 and 5, an input signal is generated by the
GPIO for the Alarm Manager. Refer to Alarm
Manager, pg. 62.
Output Signal—Accessory connector J5 pins 2 and
3 connect to a switch in the camera to complete the
circuit for the receiving device. When open the
resistance between pins 2 and 3 is greater than 100 K
ohm. When closed the resistance between pins 2 and
3 is less than 200 ohm. The maximum recommended peak voltage between the pins is 6 volts. The
maximum recommended current allowed between the pins is 30 mA (0.03 A).
By default the GPIO alarm circuits are configured for normally open switches, to configure a GPIO
alarm circuit for a normally closed switch, refer to Devices Menu GPIO, pg. 60.
The terminal plug supplied for GPIO connections may be either a fast connect, spring-cage and
pierce contact, or a push-in spring contact.
The push-in spring contact accepts 20 - 24 AWG conductors. Strip conductor ends to 6 mm.
The terminal connector for power connections will accept 16 AWG to 24 AWG wire size.
(0.8±.20 in)
20.0±5 mm
Remove outer jacket
(0.2±.04 in)
6.0±1 mm
Strip ends 3 Places
Power Cable
Figure 1-9: GPIO and Ethernet
Connectors
J3 pin 1
J5 pin 1
Ethernet

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The spring-cage and pierce contact accepts 22 AWG to 24 AWG, stranded conductors with a 1.6 mm
maximum diameter including insulation. Do not strip insulation from conductors.
Caution!
1.4.6 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.
1.4.7 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. The
camera has an external ground connection on the
outside back of the camera. FLIR requires a
grounding strap anchored to the grounding lug and
connected to the nearest earth-grounding point.
If, during installation, any ground connections inside
the camera are disconnected, they should be
reconnected prior to closing the camera.
J5 pins 4 and 5 must not be connected to outside voltages or power sources. Pin 5 must not be
connected to chassis ground. While protection for static discharge has been placed on these pins,
care should be used when making connections to avoid damage to the camera.
Figure 1-10: GPIO Terminal Plug
Pin 1
Insert wires
Table 1-3: GPIO Connections - J5
Pin Connection Notes
1Chassis ground
2GPIO Out When the camera sends an output
signal, an external voltage on one
pin is applied to the other pin.
3GPIO Out
4GPIO In2
(Digital ground) When these pins are connected
externally, the camera reads this as
an input signal.
5GPIO In1 (+5V)
6Chassis ground (Push-in spring contact)
Figure 1-11: Camera Ground
Ground

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1.4.8 Rear Access Cable Gland Sealing
Proper installation of cable sealing gland and use of appropriate elastomer inserts is critical to long
term reliability. Cables enter the rear of the camera mount enclosure through a liquid-tight
compression gland.
Leave the gland nut loosened until all cable installation has been completed, and ensure the
manufacturer’s recommended cable bend radius is observed within the enclosure. Do not forget to
tighten the cable gland seal nut to ensure a watertight seal and provide strain relief for cables.
Cable Gland Seal Inserts
The FC-Series camera comes with a single 3/4” NPT cable gland installed in the enclosure, with a
four-hole gland seal insert. The gland includes a sealing washer and is secured to the camera with a
nut on the inside of the enclosure. The gland insert has one hole for the RG-59/U analog video cable
(the larger hole) and three more for a power cable, Ethernet cable, and an accessory cable.
Any of the holes which are not used for cables should be filled with one of
the hole plugs (supplied). Install the cables through the cable gland so that
the cables line up with the connections inside the camera.
Note
To ensure a water tight seal when using the supplied rear cable gland, cable dimensions must be
within the minimum and maximum as described in Table 1-3.
Table 1-3: Rear Exit Cable Min/Max Dimensions
Cable Min Max
Power (3 conductor),
Ethernet, Accessory cables
4.5 mm
[0.178 in]
5.2 mm
[0.205 in]
RG 59 Video cable 5.3 mm
[0.209 in]
6.2 mm
[0.244 in]
Insert the cables through the cable glands on the enclosure before terminating and connecting them.
In general, terminated connectors will not fit through the cable gland. If a terminated cable is
required, make a clean and singular cut in the gland seal to install the cable into the gland seal.
Figure 1-12: Cable Routing
Power Cable
Video Cable
Accessory cable
Ethernet
RG 59 coaxial
3 Conductor

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1.5 Concealed Cable Mount Accessory
Do not route cables through the bottom of the camera unless the concealed cable wall mount (PN
4129742) is used. The wall mount is specifically designed for the camera and allows the opening to
seal properly. When using the concealed cable wall mount, cable dimensions must be within the
minimum and maximum as described in Table 1-4.
Proper installation of the seal plate and panel mount gland seals is critical to long term reliability.
Cables enter the bottom of the camera enclosure through the seal plate and panel mount glands. Be
sure to insert each cable through its panel mount gland on the seal plate before terminating them
(connectors will not fit through the gland). Ensure the manufacturer’s recommended cable bend
radius is not exceeded within the enclosure.
Prepare the Camera
Step 1 Use a 3 mm hex key to loosen the four captive screws and remove the top cover as
described above.
Step 2 Remove the rear cable gland and replace it with the cable gland plug. Use the gasket and
nut that were removed with the cable gland.
Step 3 Use a 3 mm hex key to
loosen the four captive
screws and remove the
seal plate, o-ring, and
plug.
Table 1-4: Cable Min/Max Dimensions using Concealed Cable Wall Mount (PN 4129742)
Cable Min Max
Power (3 conductor),
Ethernet, Accessory cables
4.5 mm
[0.178 in]
10 mm
[0.394 in]
RG 59 Video cable 5.3 mm
[0.209 in]
10 mm
[0.394 in]
Figure 1-13: Seal Plate Removed
Panel mount gland seals (x4)
Seal plate
Gland plug
Plug
installed
Figure 1-14: Removed Parts

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Step 4 Install the wall mount (PN 4129742) to the
wall and pull the cable(s) through the mount.
Cut a small cross-slit in the black mount
gasket and push the cable(s) through the
gasket. Pull the cable(s) through the opening
in the bottom of the camera. A single Ethernet
cable is shown in the images.
Step 5 Secure the camera to the mount using four
M5 x 0.8 threaded fasteners to the bottom of
the camera. Use Loctite 222 low strength
thread locker for the mount fasteners.
Step 6 As needed, clean the o-ring and the o-ring
groove in the bottom of the camera using
isotropy alcohol and press the o-ring into its
groove.
Step 7 For each cable, punch a hole in the center of
a gland seal from the top using the 3 mm hex
key. Insert the cable from the bottom though
the hole.
Step 8 Place the gland plate back into position and
tighten the four 3 mm captive screws using a torque value of 1.8 n-m (16.0 in-lbs).
Step 9 Check the length of each cable to ensure an appropriate bend radius and terminate the
cable. Connect the cables as indicated in Camera Connections, pg. 13.
Step 10 Push the cable back through the gland seal so that the seal is extended down not up, as
shown in the illustration below.
Caution!
Step 11 Ensure that any ground wire that was removed during installation is reconnected. Replace
the cover and tighten the four 3 mm hex screws to 1.8 n-m (16.0 in-lbs).
Step 12 Using the hex key included with the concealed cable mount, loosen the ball joint on the
bottom of the mount, position the camera as required, and then re-tighten the ball joint.
When replacing the cover, make sure the ground wire between the cover and the camera body is
completely inside the o-ring groove. If the wire is pinched between the cover and the base, the
camera will not be sealed against water ingress and could be damaged.
Figure 1-15: Camera Mount
Mount Gasket
Figure 1-16: Cable through Seal Plate
Wrong
Correct

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1.6 Camera specifications
Thermal
Camera
Array Format 640 x 512, 336 x 256 (17 µm pixel pitch)
320 x 256 (34 µm pixel pitch)
Detector Type Long-Life, Uncooled VOx Microbolometer
Effective Resolution
640 x 512: 327,680
336 x 256: 86,016
320 x 256: 81,920
Spectral Range 7.5 to 13.5 µm
Lens Athermalized, focus-free
E-zoom Continuous to 4x
Camera Model
Field Of View (Focal Length) for available 640 x 512 camera lens configurations.
FC-690 90° × 69° (7.5 mm)—17 µm pixel pitch
FC-669 69° × 56° (9 mm)—17 µm pixel pitch
FC-644 44° × 36° (13 mm)—17 µm pixel pitch
FC-632 32° × 26° (19 mm)—17 µm pixel pitch
FC-625 25° x 20° (25 mm)—17 µm pixel pitch
FC-617 17° × 14° (35 mm)—17 µm pixel pitch
FC-610 10° × 8.2° (60 mm)—17 µm pixel pitch
FC-608 8.6° × 6.6° (75 mm)—17 µm pixel pitch
Field Of View (Focal Length) for available 320 x 256 and 336 x 256 camera lens configurations.
FC-369 69° x 56° (9 mm)—34 µm pixel pitch
FC-344 44° × 36° (13 mm)—34 µm pixel pitch
FC-332 32° × 26° (19 mm)—34 µm pixel pitch
FC-324 24° × 18° (13 mm)—17 µm pixel pitch
FC-317 17° × 13° (19 mm)—17 µm pixel pitch
FC-313 13° x 10° (25 mm)—17 µm pixel pitch
FC-309 9.2° × 7.0° (35 mm)—17 µm pixel pitch
FC-305 5.4° × 4.1° (60 mm)—17 µm pixel pitch
FC-304 4.3° × 3.3° (75 mm)—17 µm pixel pitch
Camera Platform Type Bullet
Video
Composite Video NTSC or PAL Standard—switchable from Video Setup web page
Video Compression Two independent channels of streaming H.264, MPEG4, or M-JPEG
Streaming Resolution D1: 720 x 480, 720 × 576; CIF4: 704 x 480, 704 x 576; Native: 640 x 480,
640 × 512; CIF: 352 x 240, 352 x 288; Q-Native: 320 × 256
Thermal AGC Modes Preset AGC modes and manual Brightness (ITT Mean), Contrast (Max
Gain), Sharpness (DDE Gain), and AGC Filter controls
Thermal AGC Region of
Interest (ROI)
Default, Presets and User definable to insure optimal image quality for
subjects of interest
Image Uniformity
Optimization Automatic Flat Field Correction (FFC) - Thermal and Temporal Triggers
System
Integration
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps
Serial Control Interfaces Nexus SDK for comprehensive system control and integration; Nexus
CGI for http command interfaces; ONVIF®a Profile S
External Analytics
Compatible Yes