Flir ThermovisionFirst Mate Operators Manual

							HM-Series
Thermal Night Vision Camera
Operator’s Manual
Document Number:  432-0004-31-10
Revision: 100
Jan 2013
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information prior to returning a camera.
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93117.
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Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE), which aims to 
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In accordance with these regulations, all EEE products labeled with 
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FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.
70 Castilian Drive
Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: 888.747.FLIR (888.747.3547)
International: +1.805.964.9797
www.flir.com 
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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 c a m e r a  t o  a n  i m p r o p e r  p o w e r  
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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