FLIR HM-224b Pro User manual

HM-Series
Thermal Night Vision Camera
Operator’s Manual
Document Number: 432-0004-31-10
Revision: 100
Jan 2013
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Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
HM-Series Camera Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Shipping Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating Your HM-Series Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Camera Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the Batteries and SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Charging the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
HM-Series Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Buttons and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SD Card Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Auto-Standby Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
The Hot Shoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installing the Shuttered Eyepiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Bayonet Lens Mounting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2× Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Installing Software Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
HM-Series Camera Model Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Field of View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Storage File Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Range Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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1Introduction
The HM-Series handheld thermal imaging camera gives every
mariner the power to see at night like never before.
The HM-Series camera gives you the power to see more—and to see
farther—than every other night vision technology around:
• When you have the HM-Series camera on deck, at night in dark
anchorages you will be able to see your surroundings, even when
it is cloudy and there is no moonlight or starlight.
• See clearly in total darkness—unlike other night vision systems,
HM-Series cameras require no light at all
• See logs, rocks, land, and other hazards that radar can miss
• Boat with confidence at night knowing that you can see harbor
entrances and waterways in total darkness
• See with FLIR’s award-winning maritime thermal night vision
technology in the palm of your hand
Image with HM-Series Camera
Your Vision
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1–1 HM-Series Camera Features
• Rugged design—Built to withstand the demands of maritime use.
It is fully submersible (IP67).
• Microbolometer 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 include a
removable 2× optical extender.
• Two-sided Hand Strap—Accommodates both left-handed and
right-handed users.
• Software upgrades using an SD card.
• SD Card Slot—Allows for storing captured still images and video
(HM-324b XP+ only) on the removable SD card.1
• USB 2.0 Connection—Rapid transfer of 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.
1. Available only with the HM-224b Pro or HM-324b XP+ models.
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1–2 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.
Only use the auxiliary power adapter provided with your
HM-Series camera. Connecting the camera to an improper power
source may damage the camera and void your warranty.
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 HM-Series cameras shown below are available with the features,
options, and accessories described in this manual.
19 mm Lens with 2×Extender
19 mm Lens Configuration
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.
• HM-224b and HM-324b XP Cameras
• HM-224b Pro and HM-324b XP+ Cameras
• In addition to the camera, Quick Start card, 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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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.
The 2× Optical Extender is not waterproof and should not be used
in wet environments.
Rear Lens Cover
Manual Focus Ring
Front Lens Cover
Lens Release Lever
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Camera Case
Protection for your camera and all accessories.
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Hardshell Storage Case
Protection for your camera and all accessories.
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3 Operating Your HM-Series Camera
3–1 Camera Features and Controls
Power2×zoom
White hot/
Display Black hot/
Adjustable
Diopter
Eyepiece
Lens cap
Capture
Brightness
SD Card
door
Battery
cover
Hot Shoe/
Tripod mount
Hot Shoe
power contacts
Instalert
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3–2 Installing the Batteries and SD Card
The batteries must be installed and charged before using your
camera. Also install your SD card at this time.
1. To help when removing the
battery cover, remove the
small SD card door. No
tools are required.
2. Loosen the four captive
screws securing the battery
cover.
3. Remove the battery cover by
grasping the front edge
exposed when the card door
was removed.
4. Install the batteries as shown.
5. Iinstall 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 rechargeable 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. Only use the auxiliary power adapter provided with your
HM-Series camera.
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 HM-Series Power Management
Your HM-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 HM-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 you turn it on from all the way off, it takes about 90
seconds to become operational.
• In Standby, it is always ready to go. Press the Power button and it
is 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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