FLIR FLIR AX8 User manual

Quick Start Guide
Connections to a Raymarine MFD
The AX8 can be powered using the supplied PoE injector,
alternatively, it can also be powered by a Raymarine MFD /
network switch capable of providing power over ethernet (PoE).
Up to 8 AX8 cameras can be networked together.
Raymarine LightHouse MFD with PoE
Raymarine LightHouse MFD
Class 2
PoE device 12 V / 24 V dc 12 V / 24 V dc 12 V / 24 V dc 12 V / 24 V dc
Raymarine LightHouse MFD
Max.
x8
55 mm (2.17 in)
25.6 mm (1.00 in) 80 mm (3.15 in)
13.5 mm
(0.53 in)
LED
Camera
IR
Ethernet and PoE
25.6 mm (1.00 in)
Reset
Ethernet
Diagnostics LED
Power
Diagnostic LED
60 mm (2.36 in)
125 mm (4.33 in)
Surface mounting holes 106 mm (4.17 in)
14 mm
(0.55 in)
Camera fixing
68 mm (2.68 in)
FLIR Ram mount
47 mm (1.85 in)
7 mm
(0.28 in)
20 mm
(0.79 in)
5 mm
(0.20 in)
12 mm
(0.47 in)
37 mm (1.46 in)
52 mm (2.05 in)
Powered by PoE injector
12 V / 24 V dc
Class 2
PoE device
88050-3-EN
09-2015
Date:
Document number:
Set-up
The AX8's built-in web interface MUST be used to align the thermal and visible images before using
Thermal MSX® mode and to set-up spot alarms. The web interface also provides access to other
features and settings not available on your MFD.
Connect the AX8 to your MFD
network and ensure it is powered.
When using the camera in Thermal MSX®mode,
you can use the "Adjust Distance" slider control in
the web interface to adjust the overlay position of
the visible Vs. the thermal image.
Raymarine LightHouse MFD
Powered by
PoE injector
12 V / 24 V dc
Class 2
PoE device Obtain the AX8's IP address, this can be found
by accessing the AX8's diagnostics page using
a Raymarine LightHouse MFD.
Homescreen > Set-up > Maintenance >
Diagnostics > Select Device > AX8.
Scroll down to Networks, the IP address is
part of the RTSP URL.
EXAMPLE
rtsp://10.22.0.32/avc
Select the Spot alarm icon
to add a new spot to the
image, drag the spot to the
required position and then
set the temperature alarm
by selecting the bell icon.
PC / Smartphone / tablet
Wi-Fi
Connect your PC or smart
device to the MFD network.
For information on connecting a
PC or smart device to your
Raymarine MFD network,
refer to the LightHouse
Operation instructions
(81360).
Refer to the FLIR AX Series user
manual (T559913), available on the
supplied CD for full details of the
features and settings available
from the web interface.
EXAMPLE
Default logon:
Username: admin
Password: admin
Enter the AX8's IP address in the web browser's
address bar on your conntected PC or smart device.
Alternatively you can connect the AX8 directly to a
PC using an ethernet (RJ45) cable.
To obtain the AX8's IP address using a PC download
and install the FLIR IP Config tool version 1.9 or greater.
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Potential ignition
source
The PoE injector is NOT
approved for use in hazardous/
flammable atmospheres. Do
NOT install in a hazardous/
flammable atmosphere (such as
in an engine room or near fuel
tanks). In this scenario, you can
use a female to male RJ45
adapter cable (available separately)
to extend the cable run between
the AX8 and the PoE injector.

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Visible
LED light
Switch the camera's
LED light on and off directly
from your Raymarine MFD's
Camera application menu:
Menu > Adjust > Light.
Alarms
Enable AX8 spot alarms on your Raymarine MFD.
(Spot alarms MUST be set-up using the AX8's
web interface.)
Mounting options
All mounting options require the supplied cooling bracket to be fitted to the AX8
before installation.
A) Bracket mounting (using optional Raymarine accessory R70375) ;
B) RAM®mounting (using optional FLIR accessory 261-2288-00) ;
C) Surface mounting.
Operations / Monitoring Monitor feeds and spot readings
using the Camera application
Switch image mode directly from your Raymarine MFD's Camera application menu.
Optional
RAM®
Mounting
FLIR Part number:
261-2288-00
Surface
Mounting
Optional
Bracket
Mounting
Raymarine Part number:
R70375
Note:
Disregard the bolt supplied with
R70375 and use the
1/4" 20 x 30 mm Hex bolt
supplied with the AX8 camera.
Thermal MSX®Thermal
Raymarine LightHouse MFD
Important: Refer to the LightHouseTM
MFD operation instructions (81360)
for details on operating your AX8
using your Raymarine Multifunction
Display (MFD).
Important: Before mounting the camera check the desired location, ensuring that
the area or objects to be monitored are within the camera's field of view and that
any spot alarms are correctly placed.
Consider using the FLIR ONETM to survey the best location for your AX8
prior to installation.
Caution:
To prevent possible
damage to the camera
housing, do NOT over-
tighten the screws when
securing the cooling
bracket.
Caution:
To prevent possible
damage to the camera
housing, do NOT over-
tighten the screws when
securing the cooling
bracket.
Caution:
To prevent possible
damage to the camera
housing, do NOT over-
tighten the screws when
securing the cooling
bracket.
Note:
Disregard the bolts supplied with
261-2288-00 and use the
10–32UNF 1/2” hex bolts
supplied with the AX8 camera.
Selecting the image mode
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