Netzerotools FLIR M-SERIES User manual

M-Series
432-0003-00-10
Revision 150
January 2012 Operator’s Manual
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Flir M-324L M 324 L Thermal Night Vision Infrared Camera Maritime
Flir M-324XP M 324 XP Thermal Night Vision Infrared Camera Maritime
Flir M-612L M 612 L Thermal Night Vision Infrared Camera Maritime
Flir M-618CS M 618 CS Thermal Night Vision Infrared Camera Maritime
Flir M-625L M 625 L Thermal Night Vision Infrared Camera Maritime
Flir M-625XP M 625 XP Thermal Night Vision Infrared Camera Maritime
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© FLIR Systems, Inc., 2012. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of this manual, in whole or in part, may be copied,
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Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of FLIR Systems, Inc.
and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, trade names, or company names referenced herein are used for identification
only and are the property of their respective owners.
This product is covered by one or more of US Patent Nos: 7470904; 7034301; 6812465; 7470902; 6929410 and other
patents pending or design patents pending.
The M-Series thermal imaging system is controlled by US export laws. There are special versions of this system that are
approved for international distribution and travel. Please contact FLIR Systems if you have any questions.
Document Number: 432-0003-00-10, Revision 150
Document History
This document is controlled to FLIR Technology Level 1. The information contained in this document pertains to a dual use
product controlled for export by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). FLIR trade secrets contained herein are
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Revision Date Comment
100 June 2009 Initial release
110 February 2010 Release of M-320L and M-324XP and minor changes
120 March 2010 Minor corrections and clarifications
130 December 2010 Release of M-625XP, M-324L, and M-625L
Replacement of M-320L and M-626L
140 January 2011 Minor corrections
150 January 2012 Release of M-618CS
Minor corrections and style changes
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CHAPTER 1 M-Series Overview ......................................................................5
Additional References .....................................................................................................6
Documentation Conventions ...........................................................................................6
Warnings and Cautions...............................................................................................6
System Description. ....................................................................................................7
M-Series Gimbal Assembly ............................................................................................8
Joystick Control Unit (JCU) .............................................................................................9
Multiple Cameras, JCUs, and Other Devices .................................................................9
Video Display.............................................................................................................10
Thermal Imaging ...........................................................................................................10
Video Screen Icons ....................................................................................................... 11
CHAPTER 2 M-Series Joystick Control Unit ..................................................15
JCU Introduction........................................................................................................15
JCU Buttons..............................................................................................................15
Power/DIM Button .........................................................................................................16
MENU Button ................................................................................................................16
USER Button ................................................................................................................17
SCENE Button ..............................................................................................................17
COLOR Button ..............................................................................................................18
HOME Button ................................................................................................................18
Special Button Functions ..............................................................................................19
Button Summary ...........................................................................................................19
JCU Puck. .................................................................................................................20
Tilting the Camera .........................................................................................................21
Panning the Camera .....................................................................................................21
Zooming the Camera ....................................................................................................21
Freezing an Image ........................................................................................................22
JCU Display...............................................................................................................22
CHAPTER 3 M-Series System Startup ...........................................................23
System Startup and Shutdown..................................................................................23
The Bootup Process..................................................................................................23
Standby Mode. ..........................................................................................................25
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JCU Power Menu. .....................................................................................................26
Power Menu ..................................................................................................................27
Assign JCU ...................................................................................................................27
JCU Stndby? .................................................................................................................27
Camera Stndby? ...........................................................................................................27
System Stndby? ............................................................................................................27
Global Stndby? ..............................................................................................................28
Calibrate JCU ................................................................................................................28
Cancel ...........................................................................................................................28
Factory Default Settings............................................................................................28
CHAPTER 4 M-Series System Configuration ................................................31
Overview....................................................................................................................31
Main Menu.................................................................................................................32
Video Setup...............................................................................................................33
Set Thermal Color Default ............................................................................................33
Set Video Polarity .........................................................................................................33
Enable (Disable) Color Thermal Video .........................................................................34
Display Test Pattern ......................................................................................................34
Set Symbology...........................................................................................................35
Disable (Enable) PC Icon and JCU Icon .......................................................................35
Display All Icons ............................................................................................................35
Display Minimal Icons ...................................................................................................35
Hide All Icons ................................................................................................................36
User Programmable Button.......................................................................................36
System Setup Menu..................................................................................................37
Enable (Disable) Ball-Down Installation ........................................................................38
Enable (Disable) Aircraft Joystick Mode .......................................................................38
Enable (Disable) Twist-to-Pan Mode ............................................................................38
Enable (Disable) High Power Standby and High Motor Torque ....................................39
Enable (Disable) Rearview Mode .................................................................................40
Set Stow Position ..........................................................................................................40
Name Camera ...............................................................................................................41
Surveillance Mode ........................................................................................................41
About/Help.................................................................................................................43
Video Icon Help Screens ..............................................................................................43
Product Information .......................................................................................................44
Contact FLIR .................................................................................................................44
Restore Factory Defaults ..............................................................................................44
Mechanical Stabilization Feature...............................................................................45
Video Screen Icons with Mechanical Stabilization ........................................................45
Main Menu: Enable Point Mode ....................................................................................46
User Programmable Button: Point Mode ......................................................................48
System Setup Menu ......................................................................................................48
Video Icon Help Screen ................................................................................................49
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CHAPTER 5 M-Series IP Interface and PC Operations .................................51
M-Series Web Control...............................................................................................51
Web Control Functions..............................................................................................52
Enabling Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). ...............................................................56
UPnP Overview .............................................................................................................56
Enabling the UPnP User Interface ................................................................................56
Network Settings. ......................................................................................................58
Changing the IP Address of the Camera ......................................................................58
Changing the IP Address of the JCU ............................................................................60
Custom Network Applications. ..................................................................................61
Programmers/Integrators ..............................................................................................61
Command Strings .........................................................................................................62
Resources Available .....................................................................................................62
Training .........................................................................................................................62
CHAPTER 6 M-Series Reference Information ...............................................63
Introduction................................................................................................................63
Acronyms. .................................................................................................................63
List of Icons. ..............................................................................................................65
System Specifications. ..............................................................................................67
Feature Comparison of M-Series Models..................................................................68
Troubleshooting Tips.................................................................................................70
On Screen Messages ...................................................................................................72
Restoring the Factory Network Settings .......................................................................73
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CHAPTER 1 M-Series Overview
This manual describes the operation of the M-Series camera. If you need help or
have additional questions, please call to speak with our support experts; see the
phone numbers listed on the back cover of this manual.
This manual includes information about the following topics:
• System description
• Using the joystick control unit (JCU)
• System startup and shutdown
• Configuring your M-Series camera
• Setting up the interface between your camera and a PC
• Helpful reference information such as acronyms, parts lists, and a table of
icons, and a comparison of model features
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Warnings and Cautions
Warning: Do not use the M-Series imaging system as the primary navigation
system. Use it in conjunction with other navigation aids and a primary manual
navigation system.
Warning: Use of insufficient wire gauge can result in fire.
Caution: Do not open the M-Series camera unit for any reason. Disassembly of
the camera (including removal of the cover) can cause permanent damage and
will void the warranty.
Caution: Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the M-Series camera optics.
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M-Series Overview
Caution: The M-Series requires a power supply of 12 – 24V DC nominal, 5 Amp
maximum. Absolute voltage range: 10 – 32V DC. Operating the camera outside of
the specified input voltage range or the specified operating temperature range
can cause permanent damage.
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.
System Description
M-Series is a maritime thermal imaging system for use on most types of vessels.
The system is available in two configurations:
• The single payload models have a single thermal imaging camera.
• The dual payload models are equipped with both a thermal imaging camera
and a visible-light (DLTV) camera, either low-light or color.
The infrared (IR) thermal camera provides night-time imagery, even in total
darkness, based on temperature differences. The thermal camera provides a
clear video image even under completely dark conditions because it is sensitive
to thermal infrared energy. The infrared camera supports either 2X or both 2X and
4X zoom, depending on the model.
On dual payload models, the two integrated DLTV camera options provide either
black and white imagery in low-light conditions or color imagery. The DLTV
cameras provide enhanced navigational abilities in a variety of conditions, for
example, during twilight hours or when operating along intercoastal waterways
and near harbor entrances. The color camera dual payload model supports
continuous zoom.
Thermal Image at Night
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