Rvision Thermal FFV User manual

Manual P/N 669002-001
Thermal FFV™ (7.5mm)
P/N: 820369
Setup and Operations Manual
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Copyright © 2004 - 2015 RVision, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
Our warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of RVision product. RVision reserves the right
to decide if a repair or replacement is warranted.
RVision does not authorize any party to assume for it any other obligation or liability.
RVision warrants that each of the component parts of the system will not malfunction, destruct or fail
to operate for a period of one (1) year when operated as described in RVision documentation and
instructions packaged with the product.
TRADEMARKS
RVision, RVisionUSA, Thermal FFV™, LOOK™, pSEE™ and other trademarks are registered
trademarks of RVision, Incorporated.
QuickConnect™ patent is pending. Other trademarks and service marks in this document are the
property of their respective owners.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SALES
Support telephone: [phone]
[e-mail]
Sales telephone: [phone]
[email protected]
WARNING:
The system enclosure is pressurized with nitrogen to keep the camera lens
free of
condensation. Any attempt to remove the cover will void the warranty and might
cause system damage. Refer to system specifications in this manual for data
concerning environmental limits of operation.
CAUTION:
Please read this manual to avoid improper installation. Careless operation
of any
RVision pan/tilt device can result in injury or system damage. The Thermal FFV™
requires an input voltage of 12-30 volts direct current
(VDC). Applying power out of
this range may damage the unit. Replace the lens cap when not in use.

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Overview
The RVision Thermal FFV™ is a member of a fixed thermal camera family that can be configured in
a number of different ways, using both thermal cameras and visible/NIR cameras.
FFV (Fixed Field of View) cameras are available in the following configurations:
• Uncooled Thermal Camera options
o Microbolometer high-reliability uncooled sensors
o 640x512, 336x256, 320x240, 324x256 resolutions
o 30/60Hz NTSC and 25/50Hz PAL
o 7.5Hz NTSC and 8.3Hz (slow frame rate for export)
• Variety of thermal lens options
o 7.5, 9, 13, 19mm for wide field of view (90°-32° HFOV)
o 25, 35, 50, 60mm for narrow field of view (25°-10.4° HFOV)
• Mounting Options
o QuickConnect™ for fast electromechanical attachment
o BigFoot™ attachment with mil-spec cable for the toughest environments
o Optional articulated mount, L-bracket for easy mounting and aiming
• Color Camera versions available
o Autofocus Zoom Lenses
o Standard or HD resolution
o Color/NIR switching
The Thermal FFV™ system can be configured with the following components. Additional information
for these configurations can be obtained by contacting sales
at RVision.
• The RVision BigFoot™ connector, designed to allow rapid mounting and removal of the
Thermal FFV™ from the attachment platform. The BigFoot can be
attached to several types
of platforms.
• The RVision LOOK 6.5™ Controller for control of the Thermal FFV™ and image display.
Warnings and Notices Concerning the Thermal Camera
The Thermal FFV™ is configured with an uncooled thermal camera. ITAR export controls apply to this
camera. Contact your export compliance officer for further guidelines regarding use, transport, or
installation of this controlled product. This product is not Nitrogen purged.

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Camera Specifications
Figure 1: Thermal FFV
Item
Specification
Weight
3.0 lbs
Housing Material
Aluminum
Mounting
Bigfoot™ (QuickConnect™ option)
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +70°C
Control Interface
RS232, RS422/485
Command Protocol
RVision, Pelco-D
Video Format
NTSC / PAL
Lens
7.5mm f/1.4 (other lenses optional)
HFOV
90°
Sensor Type
Uncooled Microbolometer
Sensor Pitch
17μm
Sensor Resolution
640x512 (other resolutions optional)
Frame Rate
30/60Hz (NTSC)
Spectral Range
7.5 – 13.5μm
Sensitivity
<50mK at f/1.0
Thermal FFV™
Camera
Big Foot
connector

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Mechanical Dimensions
Before mounting the Thermal FFV™ make certain there is adequate unobstructed
space for the
device to operate in the chosen location. Figure 2 contains the front face dimensions of the Thermal
FFV. Figure 3 contains the side dimensions.
NOTE: Values are in inches.
4.6
2.2
3.8
4.1
5.9
6.3
Figure 2: Front Face Dimensions
7.3
6.6
Figure 3: Side Dimensions

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Power Requirements
This section contains power supply information for the Thermal FFV™ system.
WARNING
Make certain that before and during system setup the power
plug is
detached from the power source, otherwise the system
may be damaged,
the persons setting up the system injured,
or both.
•Correct polarity to the system must be observed, or damage may result.
•The Thermal FFV™ system requires 12 to 30 VDC current under load, 24VDC
nominal is preferred to reduce incidence of installation voltage sag issues.
•Cable length and the wire voltage drop calculation should be performed prior to
power supply and cabling implementation. The largest practical power conductor
should be installed within the shortest distance between source and the Thermal
FFV™ to minimize voltage drop.
•Circuit protection including fuses or breakers should be considered.
•A power supply with minimal peak-to-peak ripple is suggested to minimize
power supply noise in the system.
NOTE: The current requirement will vary depending on payload. For this configuration, a 24V 5A
supply should be sufficient (24V 10A supply is available, RV P/N 200137). Note that not all
supplies perform similarly under transient load, test the power supply with the complete camera
system in the lab before performing field installation.

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Connecting the System: Look 6.5™
The Thermal FFV™ may be used with a LOOK 6.5™ controller, connected as shown.
DC Power 24VDC
correct polarity required
700374
P2-Hidef Cable
DC OUT
AC IN
24VDC
PSU
110-220VAC
POWER
PSU
800137
Thermal FFV™ 820369
LOOK™ 6.5
Figure 4: Wiring layout for Thermal FFV™ to LOOK™
Reference Number Connection
700374 cable MIL SPEC connector to QuickConnect of
BigFoot connector.
700374 cable hi-def connector to LOOK™ Controller.
Power plug of 24 VDC Power Supply Unit to LOOK™ Controller.
Power supply plug of Power Supply Unit to AC
power source.
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2
3
4
1
2
3
4

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Connecting the System: Laptop/Encoder
The Thermal FFV™ may also be used with a laptop or other serial controller, connected as shown.
Serial Camera
Control
Windows Laptop
DC Power 24VDC
correct polarity required
RS422 Control
NTSC Video1 RCA
700011
Breakout Cable
700374
P2-Hidef Cable
Composite
NTSC Display
NTSC Video2 RCA
RS232 Control
DC OUT
AC IN
24VDC
PSU
110-220VAC
POWER
PSU 800137
Thermal FFV™ 820369
Figure 5: Block wiring layout for Thermal FFV™ to Laptop
Reference Number Connection
700374 cable MIL SPEC connector to QuickConnect of
BigFoot connector.
70011 breakout cable connection to 700374.
Power supply plug of Power Supply Unit to AC power source.
Power plug of 24 VDC Power Supply Unit to LOOK™ Controller.
NTSC/PAL RCA Video Outputs
RS232/RS422 control (can be reconfigured)
Items in blue are not supplied by RVision
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2
4
5
6
3
1
2
3
5
6
4

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Testing the System
Once the cables have been connected as shown in Figure 4 or 5 and a power-good check has been
performed, prepare to apply power and turn on the Thermal FFV™. This is best accomplished on a
benchtop prior to field installation.
Calibration of the Thermal FFV™
The Thermal FFV™ automatically calibrates during power on. The RVision logo will appear, and after
several seconds the internal shutter will operate and the thermal video will appear. Periodically the
shutter will auto-calibrate the internal sensor, which will cause a slight pause in the video stream.
Note that below 0°C, heaters in the system will engage to warm the system.
Video Source
Confirm that the thermal video is present. The thermal camera video should be visible in several
seconds after startup.
System Control
Establish control of the system using pSEE™ or a LOOK 6.5™ controller. Refer to the LOOK 6.5™ or
pSEE™ section of this manual for specific instructions in the use of these components.
The Thermal FFV™ has a fixed lens, with fixed focus that should provide focused imagery from
approximately three feet out to infinity. No adjustment of the focus is possible or required. While
the lens is fixed, the zoom functionality of the camera provides smooth digital zoom through digital
scaling up of the imagery. While no details are introduced using this process, the larger image may
permit small details to be seen more clearly by the operator, especially on smaller display screen
such as the LOOK 6.5™. Not that when digital zoom is used, some of the imagery is cropped out of
frame. This means that the picture on-screen will not be the full sensor resolution and may appear
more blurry than when the camera is zoomed out.

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Palette Configuration
The sensor native video output of the thermal camera provides gradient images that represent
white as hot, black as cool, or the reverse (known as ‘black hot’ and ‘white hot’). The image
polarity commands available in pSEE™ permits fast switching between these image palettes. If
desired, there are eleven additional false-color palettes available that will map different ranges of
temperature to various shades of color (see Figure 6). Switching between these palettes may make
a target stand out more readily from the background.
When the polarity command is sent, the camera cycles through each available palette sequentially.
If more than two palettes are desired, the camera may be reconfigured to select how many
palettes to allow in this cycle. For black hot and white hot, this number is two. There are a
maximum of fifteen palettes total, although number 14/15 are redundant. With pSEE™ attached, a
command can be sent in the ‘Manual Commands’ tab to select the number of palettes:
Cam
Addr
Ext
Cmd
Code
Op
Code
n-
Data
Data
CS
Visca
Term
Comment
81
10
45
01
02
D9
FF
Two states, black/white hot
81
10
45
01
03
DA
FF
Three states
81
10
45
01
04
DB
FF
Four states
81
10
45
01
05
DC
FF
Five states
81
10
45
01
06
DD
FF
Six states
81
10
45
01
07
DE
FF
Seven states
81
10
45
01
08
DF
FF
Eight states
81
10
45
01
09
E0
FF
Nine states
81
10
45
01
0A
E1
FF
Ten states
81
10
45
01
0B
E2
FF
Eleven states
81
10
45
01
0C
E3
FF
Twelve states
81
10
45
01
0D
E4
FF
Thirteen states
81
10
45
01
0E
E5
FF
Fourteen states
81
10
45
01
0F
E6
FF
Fifteen states
Note that all commands are hexadecimal, and the table assumes camera ID is set to 1. For higher
IDs, the camera address must be incremented. For example:
•Set Camera ID 1 with ten states, send: 81 10 45 01 0A E1 FF
•Return Camera ID 1 to two states, send: 81 10 45 01 02 D9 FF
•Read back the number of the states, send: 81 10 45 00 D6 FF
oReturn code (fifth byte, ‘02’ is # states): 90 11 45 01 02 E9 FF

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White Hot Black Hot Fusion
Rainbow Globow Ironbow 1
Ironbow 2 Sepia Color 1
Color 2 Ice and Fire Rain
Red Hot
Green Hot
Figure 6: Available Thermal Color Palettes

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Troubleshooting
If trouble is encountered with these basic tests, recheck the system for any setup issues.
• In the case that pan/tilt calibration does not occur, look inside the lens of the color camera
as the system is powered: the color camera lens should move on startup. If there is lens
movement but no pan/tilt calibration, recheck voltage under load conditions at the cable end
near the camera (24V 10A suggested) and adjust power supply voltage, current or
conductor size as appropriate. Check cable pins and sockets are clean and intact.
• If video noise is encountered, check power supply with oscilloscope for excessive voltage
ripple. Also consider mounting the PTZ on an electrically isolated mount, as vehicles or even
buildings may have electrical noise present that may couple into the camera or power
supply. Video balun filters attached to termination ends of video cables may also be
considered.
• For serial control issues, check that TX/RX lines are properly oriented. RS422 4-wire
interfaces must be converted to RS232 before plugging into a computer. With LOOK
controllers, see the LOOK 6.5™ section of this manual and try using the “Discover” function
to locate the camera settings. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.

BigFoot™ & QuickConnect™

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Quick-Connect™ Shoe Mounting
The Quick-Connect™ (QC) slides into a mounting Shoe for quick mechanical retention and electrical
connection of the camera. A quick-release button allows for easy removal of the camera from the
mount. Locking screw allows for more secure attachment of the camera. The Shoe may be
mounted with four screws passed through the Shoe to a mounting surface below, or attached to a
standard tripod thread.
Quick-Connect™ is available only on the 2G-HP SEE™, m3G-HP™, and Dual-HP family of RVision
cameras.
Figure 1: QuickConnect™ Cable Dimensions
Quick-Release
Button
.45
1.00
.200 .150
3/8-16 THRU
1/4-20 THRU
2.375
PATTERN
3.020
4.1
2.875
4X .256 THRU
4X .390
1.255 .329

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Bigfoot™ Shoe Mounting
The Bigfoot™ slides into a mounting Shoe for quick mechanical retention of the camera. A quick-
release button allows for easy removal of the camera from the mount. Locking screw allows for
more secure attachment of the camera. The Shoe may be mounted with four screws passed
through the Shoe to a mounting surface below, or attached to a standard tripod thread.
Figure 2: BigFoot™ Mount Dimensions
Locking Screw Options
A variety of locking knobs are available for additional security of mounting. These locking knobs are
compatible with both Bigfoot™ & QuickConnect™ products.
Small Security Screw Large Security Screw Thumbscrew
-Small Security Hex Lock-Screw (580003): Basic tamper resistance in normal outdoor
environments. Uses 3/16” Tamper Hex Tool (RV P/N 480001).
-Large Security Hex Lock-Screw (500345): Basic tamper resistance in harsh outdoor
environments; use at oceanside or if large amounts of debris buildup are expected (preferred
for Bigfoot™ installations). Uses 5/16” Tamper Hex Tool (RV P/N 480007).
-Thumbscrew (503659): Thumbscrew for quick, tool-free attachment and removal of the PTZ.
Integrated standard hex screw if more tightening torque is required. Option to use flat
screwdriver or 3/16” Tamper Hex Tool (RV P/N 480001).
580033
500345
503659
Quick-Release
Button
2.375
PATTERN
3.020
4.1
2.875
4X .256 THRU
4X .390
.45
1.00
.200 .150
3/8-16 THRU
1/4-20 THRU
.3291.010

LOOK 6.5™ Controller

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Controller Introduction
The LOOK 6.5™ controller governs the operation of the pan/tilt assemblies and cameras. Use the
controller to:
•View camera image
•Aim the camera at objects of interest
•Focus the camera
•Preset automated movements and zooms using the preset buttons
Figure 1: The LOOK 6.5™ Controller
The LOOK 6.5™ has the following main features:
•A screen for viewing the images from the camera and for displaying system messages
•A joystick for pan/tilt motion control and the zoom camera’s control
•Keypad for entering commands
•Input/output ports for connecting a camera, power and video/audio outputs
•LOOK 6.5™ Controls
Twist CCW
to Zoom Out
Twist CW
to Zoom In
I/O Ports
Keypad
LCD
Screen

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System Dimensions
All dimensions shown in inches.
Figure 2: Front Face
Figure 3: Connector Side View
Figure 4: Back Mounting Area
9.30
5.00
.90
1.65
4X 10-32 .310
4.04
1.75

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Connect the Cables
This section describes the connections on the LOOK 6.5™. Video 1 and 2 connectors provide output
to optional DVR and audio
Figure 5: The LOOK 6.5™ Controller Connectors
LOOK 6.5™ Dual Mode connectors and their functions
Note: Video 1 and 2 connectors provide output to optional TV/DVR and audio devices
Connectors
Function
Camera Input
Connector for the camera
Power
Connector for power source (DC only). Connect
only once camera is connected.
Video 1 (optional)
Connector for video 1 output (color)
Video 2 / Audio (optional)
Connector for video 2 output (thermal)
Power Input
Video 1
Camera Input
Video 2
/ Audio

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System Operation
The LOOK 6.5™ provides an LCD screen, Joystick, and keypad for basic and advanced operation.
While many advanced functions are provided in the following tables, many users will find joystick
controls and a few keys sufficient for normal operation. For advanced users, a multitude of
customized settings are available to integrate into a variety of uses.
LCD Screen
The display screen shows the video image from the camera and status messages from the LOOK
6.5™ controller, such as version identification and the status of cameras connected to the LOOK
6.5™. Possible messages and their meaning include:
Display
Description
687105
Version of firmware
Joystick failure
Joystick calibration error
Joystick
The joystick provides pan/tilt, and camera zoom control. The actions on the joystick and the
functions enabled by the action are as follows:
Joystick Action
Function
Move left
Pans left
Move right
Pans right
Move up
Tilts up
Move down
Tilts down
Move up and right
Pan and tilt up and to the right
Move up and left
Pan and tilt up and to the left
Move down and right
Pan and tilt down to the right
Move down and left
Pan and tilt down to the left
Turn clockwise
Camera zooms in
Turn counterclockwise
Camera zooms out