FLIR FLIR H Series User manual

H-Series
Thermal Night Vision Camera
Operator’s Manual
Document Number: 431-0003-01-10
Revision: 160
March 2012
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© 2012 FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of this
manual, in whole or in part, may be copied, photocopied, translated, or transmitted to
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of FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.
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If you have questions that are not covered in this manual, or need service, contact FLIR
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information prior to returning a camera.
The contents of this document are subject to change. For additional information visit
www.flir.com or write to FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc., 70 Castilian Drive, Goleta CA
93117.
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 where you live, please contact your local waste
collection or recycling service, your original place of purchase or product supplier, or the
responsible government authority in your area. Business users should contact their
supplier or refer to their purchase contract.
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Important Instructions and Notices to the User:
Modification of this device without the express authorization of FLIR Commercial
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
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver;
and/or
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Note 2: This equipment was tested for compliance with the FCC limits for a Class B
digital device using a shielded cable for connecting the equipment to an analog video
output to a monitor and using a shielded USB cable for connecting the equipment to a
personal computer. When making such connection s, sh ielded cab les must be u sed wi th
this equipment.
Industry Canada Notice:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Avis d’Industrie Canada:
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.
70 Castilian Drive
Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: 888.747.FLIR (888.747.3547)
International: +1.805.964.9797
www.flir.com
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Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
H-Series Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Detection Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Shipping Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operating Your H-Series Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Camera Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installing the SD Card and Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Charging the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
H-Series Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Buttons and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SD Card Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Auto-Standby Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
The Hot Shoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing the Shuttered Eyepiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Bayonet Lens Mounting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2× Extender (19 mm only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hand Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing Software Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
H-Series Camera Model Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Field of View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Additional Features: Pro (Command version) Model . . . . . . . . . 31
Range Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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1Introduction
The H-Series handheld thermal imaging camera lets law enforcement
officers see clearly in total darkness, giving them the information they
need while making quick decisions, enhancing mission effectiveness,
maximizing operational capabilities, and improving officer safety.
The H-Series camera provides a Vanadium Oxide (VOx) micro
bolometer giving excellent, high-fidelity thermal imagery with the detail
necessary for cutting edge performance. You will see improved
detection and recognition ranges in total darkness, as well as through
smoke, dust, and light fog.
You can see better through camouflage and foliage in any lighting
conditions. Because H-Series cameras see heat, not light, they are not
fooled by suspects wearing dark clothes or hiding in bushes.
You can see more—and see farther—than with other night vision
technologies because H-Series cameras see clearly without any light
whatsoever. You can see farther at night than with technologies that
need ambient light to work and you can see heat sources that these
other cameras could never find.
With a variety of lens options, on-board image, and video capture
capability all built in to the camera, H-Series cameras are the most
potent imaging package available today.
Image with H-Series CameraImage Intensified Camera
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1–1 H-Series Camera Features
• Micro bolometer
sensor for excellent
image quality and
clarity
• Hot Shoe—Provides
convenient power input
and video output.
• Choose the 19 mm
lens with 24° field of
view or for longer-
range surveillance a 65
mm lens with 7° field of
view. An optional 2×
extender lens can be
added to the 19 mm camera to provide a 12° field of view.
• Shuttered Eyepiece—Keeps light from coming out of the
viewfinder display, helping you stay covert.
• Two-sided Hand Strap—Accommodates both left-handed and
right-handed users.
• Software upgrades using SD card in the field.
• SD Card Slot—Allows for storing captured still images and video
on the removable SD card.1
• USB 2.0 Connection—Rapid transfer of still images and video files
from the camera to a PC.1
• Four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries—Provides up to 5 hours of
camera operation on a single charge.
• Rugged design—Built to withstand the demands of day-in, day-out
law enforcement operations.
1. Available only with the HS-324/HS-307 Pro (Command
version).
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1–2 Detection Range1
The illustration below shows the comparative range performance of
the H-Series camera with different lens configurations. The data is
based on detecting and recognizing a man 1.8 meters tall (and one-
half meter wide).
1. Actual range may vary depending on camera set-up,
environmental conditions, and user experience.
19 mm
Lens
19 mm
Lens with
2×
Extender
65 mm
Lens
440 m Detection
110 m Recognition
720 m Detection
180 m Recognition
1.45 km Detection
370 m Recognition
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1–3 Cautions
Do not disassemble the camera enclosure. Disassembly can
cause permanent damage and will void the warranty.
Keep the compartment covers closed to avoid exposing the
cameras electronics to water or debris.
Do not point the camera directly at extremely high-intensity
radiation sources, such as the sun, lasers, arc welders, etc.
Use only the supplied power adapter to power or recharge the
camera.
Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the camera’s infrared
optics.
Caution!
The camera window has an anti-reflective coating and should only
be cleaned with low pressure fresh water and a lens cloth.
Improper care of the camera window can cause damage to the
anti-reflective coating, degrade the camera’s performance, and
void the camera warranty.
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2 Getting Started
The H-Series cameras shown below are available with the features,
options, and accessories described in this manual.
HS-307 with 65 mm Lens
HS-324 with 19 mm Lens
Focus Ring
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2–1 Shipping Kits
Refer to the packing list enclosed with your camera shipment to
determine the actual contents of your camera package.
• HS-324/HS-307 (Patrol version) Camera
In addition to the camera, Quick Start card, Operator’s manual, and
Documentation/Training CD or DVD; the following items are included
in the camera package:
Neck Lanyard
Hot Shoe
Video Output Cable
USB Cable
AC Power Adaptor
SD Card
Rechargeable
AA Batteries
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• HS-324/HS-307 Pro (Command version) Camera
In addition to the camera, Quick Start card, Operator’s manual, and
Documentation/Training CD or DVD; the following items are included
in the camera package:
Neck Lanyard
Carrying Pouch
Hot Shoe
Video Output Cable
USB Cable
AC Power Adaptor
SD Card
Rechargeable
AA Batteries
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2–2 Options and Accessories
2×Optical Extender for 19 mm lens:
Note
The attachable 2×
Optical Extender lens
doubles the range of
performance when
needed, without
sacrificing the
situational awareness
benefits of the wide field
of view lens.
Camera Case
Protection for your
camera and all
accessories (standard on
all Pro models).
The 2× Optical Extender is not waterproof and should not be used
in wet environments.
2× Optical Extender
Lens Release Lever
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3 Operating Your H-Series Camera
3–1 Camera Features and Controls
Power2×zoomWhite hot/Display
Black hot
Adjustable
Diopter
Eyepiece
Lens cap
Capture
Brightness
SD Card
door
Battery
door
Hot Shoe/
Tripod mount
Hot Shoe
power contacts
19 mm only
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3–2 Installing the SD Card and Batteries
The batteries must be installed and charged before using your
camera. Also install the SD card at this time.
1. Remove the small SD card
door. No tools are required.
This will help when removing
the battery cover.
2. Loosen the four captive screws
securing the battery cover.
3. Pry off the battery cover by
grasping the front edge
exposed where the SD card
cover was removed.
4. Install the batteries as shown.
5. Install the SD card.
6. Snap the SD card door back into place, ensuring that the rubber
lanyard retracts into the camera.
7. Re-install the battery cover—it only fits one way.
8. Tighten the four screws.
If you have installed rechargable batteries, they must be charged
before using the camera. Regular AA batteries will provide about one
and a half hours of camera use.
Grasp SD card door edges and pull
Battery
cover
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3–3 Charging the Camera
The batteries in the camera must be fully charged prior to use. If not
fully charged or if the recommended batteries are not installed, the
battery status indicator may not accurately reflect the remaining
battery life.
1. Connect the Hot Shoe to your camera.
2. Rotate the attachment wheel in
the clockwise direction until tight.
3. Plug the power adapter provided
with the camera into its power
source and also into the Hot Shoe.
4. Ensure that the plug is fully
seated in the Hot Shoe.
When charging correctly, the
charging indicator will be lit
yellow and will blink green for one
second within about 35 seconds.
The charging indicator will
continue to blink at decreasing
intervals until the batteries are
fully charged.
When fully charged, the charging
indicator will be lit solid green.
The initial charge time is
approximately 4 hours.
Note
The charging indicator will be lit solid green when the Hot Shoe is
not connected to the camera or the recommended batteries are
not installed. Ensure the batteries are charging by verifying the
green blink described above.
Plug from power adapter
Charging
indicator
Solid
green
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3–4 H-Series Power Management
Your H-Series camera is equipped with a power management system
that provides up to five hours of continuous operation and up to five
days of standby time between battery charges. To make the best use
of the camera and to assure it is always ready when you need it, it is
important to understand the basic power states of the camera.
The H-Series camera is designed to operate much like your cell phone:
• It is rarely turned off unless you do not plan to use it for a few
days or more.
• When near a power source or when not in use, you keep it on the
charger.
• When the camera is turned on from the Off state, it takes about
90 seconds to become operational.
• In Standby, it is always ready to go. Press the Power button and
the camera will come on in about two seconds.
• It will automatically put itself in Standby to conserve the battery.
A red state LED located next to the display indicates the current power
state and can only be seen when the shuttered eyepiece is opened (for
example, when the camera is held up to the eye) or when the eyepiece
is removed as shown in the photograph below.
State LEDDisplay screen
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Power States
• There are three power states: Off, On, and Standby
• The initial power-on Bootup process between the Off state and
the On state takes about 90 seconds (fast flashing red state
LED). During the Bootup process, pressing the Power button
again will turn the camera off. After the camera finishes its
power-on Bootup process, it is in the On state (state LED is off).
After the camera is On, pressing the Power button will toggle the
camera between On and Standby (state LED is flashing slowly).
• When battery powered, if Auto-Standby is enabled (see “Auto-
Standby Operation” on page 21), the camera goes to Standby
after three minutes if no buttons are pushed. A warning is shown
in the display.
• From the Standby state, the camera comes back on within about
two seconds when the Power button is pushed.
• The Auto-Standby function is disabled if the camera is powered
with auxiliary power.
During most use scenarios you will cycle between Standby and On.
Only at the end of a shift or when not needed on multi-day field missions
might you consider putting the camera into the OFF state.
Camera
State How do you know?
Off The display and the state LED are off
On
Power-on Bootup—Color bars on the display and the state
LED is flashing quickly
There is a thermal image on the display and the state LED
is off
Standby The display is off and the state LED is flashing slowly
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3–5 Buttons and Controls
Power Button
Changing between the Off, On, and Standby power states is
controlled by the Power button. The table below describes
how the camera moves between states.
To shut off the camera completely press and hold the Power button
for eight seconds.
After holding the Power button for three
seconds this message will be shown in
the display and the camera will enter the
Off state if the countdown finishes.
Release the Power button at any time during this countdown to
terminate Shutdown and resume normal operation.
ESD Recovery Sequence
From
State
To
State Method
Off On Press the Power button for 1 second. (This will put the
camera in power-on bootup for about 90 seconds
before going to On.)
On Standby Momentarily press the Power button
Standby On Momentarily press the Power button
On Off Press and hold the Power button for 8 seconds
Standby Off Press and hold the Power button for 8 seconds
In the unlikely event of a large Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to the camera it is
possible for the camera system to lose video or become frozen. If this occurs,
the following recovery sequence should restore the video:
• Hold down the power button for fifteen seconds and then release.
• Wait for five to ten seconds.
• Press the power button again. The camera should begin its bootup sequence.
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