FLIR MS24 User manual

First Mate MS-Series
Thermal Imager
Operator’s Manual
Document Number: 432-MS00-00-10
Revision: 110
October 2011
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Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
First Mate MS-Series Camera Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Your First Mate MS-Series Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Camera Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Charging the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
First Mate MS-Series Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Buttons and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Auto Shutdown Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
First Mate MS-Series Model Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Lens Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Range Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Important Safety Instructions
• Read these instructions!
• Follow all instructions!
• Heed all warnings!
• Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer!
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Caution!
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. return the
equipment to the manufacturer for battery replacement.
The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical
burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble the camera, store above
60°C, or incinerate. The battery is factory replaceable only and
must be replaced with the identical battery pack.
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1Introduction
The First Mate MS-Series handheld thermal imaging camera gives
every mariner the power to see at night like never before.
The First Mate MS-Series camera gives you the power to see
more—and to see farther—than every other night vision technology
around:
• When you have the First Mate MS-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,
First Mate MS-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
First Mate MS-Series Camera ImageVisible Image
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1–1 First Mate MS-Series Camera Features
• Rugged design—Built to withstand the demands of outdoor use.
• 240×180 or 320×240 microbolometer sensor for excellent
image quality and clarity
• 19 mm lens with 24° field of view
• Palm-Sized Portability and Light Weight—Only 12 Ounces
• Embedded LED Tasklight
• USB Cable for battery charging
• Rechargeable Internal Li-Ion battery—Provides up to 5 hours of
camera operation on a single charge.
Caution!
Do not disassemble the camera enclosure. Disassembly can cause
permanent damage and will void the warranty.
Do not point the camera directly at extremely high-intensity
radiation sources, such as the sun, lasers, arc welders, etc.
Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the camera’s infrared optics.
Clean only with low pressure fresh water and a lens cloth.
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2 Getting Started
The First Mate MS-Series camera is available with the features,
options, and accessories described in this manual.
Refer to the packing list enclosed with your camera shipment to
determine the actual contents of your camera package.
•MS24andMS32Cameras
In addition to the camera, Quick Start card, and Documentation/
Training CD or DVD; the following items are included in the camera
package:
USB Cable
Soft Carrying Pouch
Wrist Strap
Lens Cover
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•MS24andMS32CameraOptions
The following optional accessories are available for the First Mate MS-
Series camera
Floating Lanyard
Hard Shell Storage Case
Camera Carrying Pouch
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3 Operating Your First Mate MS-Series
Camera
3–1 Camera Features and Controls
Power 2×zoom/
White hot/
Display Brightness/
Black hot/
Eyepiece
USB/Charging
(Tasklight On/Off
Adjustable
diopter ±2
Marine red
Plug
LED Tasklight
Lanyard Clip
when Camera in off state) Freeze Frame
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3–2 Charging the Camera
Caution!
The battery in the camera should
be fully charged prior to use.
To charge the camera, lift the
cover from the USB port, plug in
the USB cable provided with the
camera, and also plug it into a USB
power source.
• When charging correctly, the charging indicator will be lit orange.
• When fully charged, the charging indicator will light solid green.
The initial charge time is approximately 5 hours.
To assure proper charging, First Mate MS-Series cameras should
be turned OFF throughout the charging cycle. Charging MUST only
be done when the camera is at room temperature; 0 to 40°C (32
to 104°F) or battery damage may occur.
Plug in USB Charger
Charging indicator orange
Charging indicator green
when charging
when fully charged
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3–3 First Mate MS-Series Power Management
Your First Mate MS-Series camera is equipped with a power
management system that provides up to five hours of continuous
operation. When left in the Off state the battery will hold a charge
for up to two months. To make the best use of the camera it is
important to understand the basic power states of the camera.
• When the camera is turned on from the Off state, it takes
about four seconds to become operational. During the Bootup
process, The FLIR splash screen is shown and then the
software version is displayed briefly. Pressing the Power
button will toggle the camera between On and Off.
• The camera shuts down after about five minutes if no
buttons are pushed. Auto shutdown 30s, is shown in the
display, and after counting down for 30 seconds the
camera will shutdown.
3–4 Buttons and Controls
Power Button
Turn the camera On and Off.
Display Brightness Button
Use this button to cycle through the five levels of
display brightness. Each press of the button
advances to the next level of brightness.
Camera
State How do you know?
Off The display is off, the camera buttons are dark, and the LED
Tasklight comes on when the Brightness button is pressed.
On The display is on, the camera buttons are back-lighted, and
the LED Tasklight is disabled.
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When the highest brightness level is reached, subsequent
button presses advance to the next lower brightness levels.
When the lowest brightness level is reached, subsequent button
presses advance to the next higher brightness level.
One of the following icons is displayed for approximately three
seconds after the button is pressed indicating the current
brightness level:
Note
White Hot/Black Hot/Marine Red Button
Use this button to toggle between the three video
palettes. In the default White Hot palette, hotter
objects appear as white or light grey. In Black Hot,
hotter objects appear as black or dark grey. The
Marine Red palette is based on the White Hot pallet,
but the hottest objects in the scene are red to help
maintain normal night vision.
While white hot is the most commonly used and visually intuitive
method of viewing thermal imagery; black hot can often enhance
contrast of certain objects or provide better visual perspective in
some conditions. When switching between palettes, the
appropriate icon is displayed for approximately 3 seconds.
When the First Mate MS-Series camera is powered Off, the
Display Brightness button, when held on, turns on the LED
Tasklight.
HighestLowest
Black hotWhite hot Marine Red
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Zoom Button—MS32 models only
Use this button to switch the camera between no
zoom (full resolution) and 2× zoom. The central
part of the image is magnified twice its normal size
when 2× is selected.
When zoom has been selected the icon is
continuously shown in the display:
Freeze Frame Button—MS24 models only
Use this button to freeze the video so that a single
frame may be inspected closely.
Diopter Controls
The diopter adjustment lever allows a ±2 diopter setting range. When
the diopter adjustment lever is pointing straight away from the
camera, it is in the neutral position.
Adjust the diopter setting for the sharpest image in the viewfinder.
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3–5 Battery
Your First Mate MS-Series camera is equipped with a
sophisticated power system using a rechargeable
internal Li-Ion battery.
Battery Status Indicator
While the camera is On, a battery status
indicator is always shown in the corner of
the display image. This indicator provides
an estimation of the remaining battery
charge.
3–6 Auto Shutdown Operation
Auto Shutdown is a feature of the First Mate MS-Series
camera that helps to guard against draining the battery
prematurely by inadvertently leaving the camera on.
Auto Shutdown turns the camera off if the following
conditions are met:
• The camera is On
• No buttons have been pressed for about five minutes.
Once these conditions are met you will see the following
message in the display: Auto shutdown 30s, and after
counting down for 30 seconds the camera will shutdown.
Press any button during this countdown to terminate
Auto Shutdown and resume normal operation.
Note
Pressing any button during an Auto Shutdown countdown will only
terminate the countdown and abort the shutdown.
The normal function of the button will not occur.
full charge
half charge
plugged in
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4TechnicalData
4–1 First Mate MS-Series Model Features
The First Mate MS-Series cameras are available with either NTSC or
PAL video output format.
4–2 Power
Scout Model
MS24 First Mate MS-Series Handheld Thermal Camera with video
resolution of 240 × 180 pixels
MS32 First Mate MS-Series Handheld Thermal Camera with video
resolution of 320 × 240 pixels with 2×digital electronic zoom.
Included with
all camera
models
Lens Cover, USB Cable, Wrist Strap, Operator’s Manual, and Soft
Carrying Pouch
Feature
Start up from
stand-by
<5 seconds
Thermal Sensitivity,
Waveband
<50 mK @ f/1.0,
7.5 - 13.5 μm
Detector Type VOx Microbolometer
Resolution 240 ×180 pixels MS24
320 ×240 pixels MS32
Image Processing FLIR Proprietary Digital Detail Enhancement
Focus, Zoom Fixed focus. 2×electronic zoom on applicable models only.
Video Display NTSC 7.5 Hz refresh rate
Battery Types Internal Li-Ion
Battery Life Operating Approximately 5 Hours at room temperature
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4–3 Environmental
4–4 Physical
4–5 Lens Choice
4–6 Range Detection1
MS24 and MS24
Operational Temp. -4°F to 122°F
(-20°C to 50°C)
Storage Temp. -40°F to 140°F
(-40°C to 60°C)
Ratings IP-67, 1 meter drop
MS24, MS32
Weight 12 oz. (340 g) with battery
Size (L ×W ×H) 6.70” ×2.31” ×2.44”
(172 ×58.7 ×62 mm)
MS24, MS32
FOV 24° ×18°
Detect Man (1.8 m × 0.5 m)
MS24 350 yd. (320 m)
MS32 500 yd. (450 m)
1. Actual range may vary depending on camera set-up,
environmental conditions, and user experience.
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