RHYTHM In Sync FLIR FC-344-T2 User manual
THERMAL CAMERA
FLIR FC-344-T2, FC-332-T2, FC-324-T2, AND FC-317-T2
INSTALLATION GUIDE
The installation and maintenance guide provides an overview of the thermal FLIR camera and
hardware components, plus instructions on their assembling into a fully functional camera unit. It
is designated as an aid for traffic engineers, signal technicians and contractors.
The document covers the mounting and installation requirements for deploying the camera
at the intersection, so that the detection quality could be nothing but outstanding. A
correctly installed camera is a pre-requisite for gathering precise data as input into the In|Sync
adaptive algorithm.
Note: It is important that the parties responsible for the installation and maintenance of the
detection system carefully read through the details of this manual prior to installing, using, or
attempting to do maintenance of the system.
Version 1.0/April, 2021
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Introduction
FLIR Thermal is a small, bullet type, easy to install camera unit, delivering high-quality images at
up to 200 from the stop bar. The camera provides accurate and reliable imaging to help improve
traffic flow by using heat signatures on which the smallest of detail can be seen. The sensors are
designed for long-term exposure to the sun by means of shortpass filters. Each detector has an
anti-reflective coating on its surface and comes with an optional rain/sun shield.
This IP66- and IP67-rated unit meets all NEMA specifications on temperature, vibration, dust and
water resistance. The unit features in-built heaters and a high-performance fixed lens.
Installation is straight-forward and employs a standard mounting bracket and a pole attached
to the traffic signal mast arm with a cable clamp bracket. The hardware components are easy to
assemble and maintain in the long run.
Tools Needed
a) Hex key tool, included with the camera
b) 5/16” or 8 mm socket and/or wrench
c) 9/16” or 15 mm socket and/or wrench
d) Network cable tester (Fluke CIQ-100 or equivalent)
e) Size 3 slotted screwdriver
Installation Steps
1. Attach the universal camera mounting bracket using the provided 4xM5 bolts. Use a
5/16” or 8 mm socket and/or wrench to attach the universal camera bracket to the enclosure.
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Fig. 1 Camera mounting bracket Fig. 2 Bracket attached to camera
2. Attach the universal camera mounting bracket to the corresponding mating bracket
on the camera pole on the mast arm using 2x serrated flanged 3/8-16 x ¾” bolts and nuts (or
similar). Use a 9/16” or 15 mm socket and/or wrench to tighten the fixture.
Fig. 3 Camera bracket and pole assembly Fig. 4 Camera shield with hex slots
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3. Remove the top cover of the camera by accessing the 4x hex socket head screws in the
corners, through the slots in the rain/sun shield. Use the included hex key tool from FLIR to open
the camera enclosure.
4. Locate the bag of remaining parts. This bag contains cone shaped gland opening
plugs, a gland replacement plug, and a green power connector.
Fig. 5 Installation accessories
5. Remove the cable gland cap and the inner rubber seal of the cable gland.
a. The inner seal has four openings for four separate cables. Slide the power cable and
network cable through the gland cap
b. Insert the cables into two opposing openings in the rubber seal.
Fig. 6 Inner seal detached from cable gland
6. Pull the network cable through the cable gland and terminate with RJ45 connector. Test
the network cable using a Fluke CIQ-100 or similar tester. Aer the cable has passed the network
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test, insert into the network port.
7. Pull the power cable through the gland. Remove ¼” of insulation from the end of the
wire. Use size 3 slotted screwdriver to connect the DC power wires to the green connector,
following the steps below:
a. Connect the +24 VDC wire to the lemost terminal (wire color black in the picture)
b. Connect the DC GND wire to the rightmost terminal (wire color white in the picture)
c. Connect the green connector to the camera.
Note: Your wire may be Red (+24 VDC), Black (DC Ground), and White (chassis ground).
In either case, +24 VDC goes to the lemost terminal and DC ground goes to the rightmost
terminal, when viewed from behind the camera.
Fig. 7 Power cable pulled through gland Fig. 8 Power wires connected to terminals
8. On the safety ground wire, remove ¼” of insulation and attach a spade terminal.
Loosen the nut in the corner with pliers and insert the spade terminal to ground the power cable
to the camera chassis. Tighten the nut on the spade terminal with pliers.
9. Insert the rubber seal back into the gland housing. This can be difficult. The best
approach is to work a small section at a time, gradually moving around the rubber seal, until the
entire rubber seal is inserted.
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Fig. 9 Inner seal fixed back into gland housing
10. In the two remaining openings, insert two of the cone-shaped rubber plugs. Then,
insert the rubber seal completely into the gland housing.
11. Install the cap over the end, but do not fully tighten. Pull excess wire out of the camera
and then tighten the gland cap completely.
Fig. 10 Cone rubber plugs Fig. 11 Cable gland slid back before tightening
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12. Loosen the three hex socket head screws and slide the rain shield forward to prevent
rain drops from forming and ice buildup on the lens.
Fig. 12 Screws on camera shield unfastened to allow sliding
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