Flir ThermovisionHSeries Operators Manual

H-Series
Thermal Night Vision Camera
Operator’s Manual
Document Number:  431-0003-01-10
Revision: 160
March 2012
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© 2012 FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of this 
manual, in whole or in part, may be copied, photocopied, translated, or transmitted to 
any electronic medium or machine readable form without the prior written permission 
of FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.
Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks 
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Important Instructions and Notices to the User:
Modification of this device without the express authorization of FLIR Commercial 
Systems, Inc. may void the user’s authority under FCC rules to operate this device.
Note 1: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 
This equipment generates,...

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Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
H-Series Camera Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Detection Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Started  . . . . . . . . ....

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1Introduction
The H-Series handheld thermal imaging camera lets law enforcement 
officers see clearly in total darkness, giving them the information they 
need while making quick decisions, enhancing mission effectiveness, 
maximizing operational capabilities, and improving officer safety.
The H-Series camera provides a Vanadium Oxide (VO
x) micro 
bolometer giving excellent, high-fidelity thermal imagery with the detail 
necessary for cutting edge performance. You will...

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1–1 H-Series Camera Features
• Micro bolometer 
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 for longer-
range surveillance a 65 
mm lens with 7° field of 
view. An optional 2× 
extender lens can be 
added to the 19 mm camera to provide a 12° field of view.
• Shuttered Eyepiece—Keeps light from coming out of the 
viewfinder display,...

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1–2 Detection Range1
The illustration below shows the comparative range performance of 
the H-Series camera with different lens configurations. The data is 
based on detecting and recognizing a man 1.8 meters tall (and one-
half meter wide).
1. Actual range may vary depending on camera set-up, 
environmental conditions, and user experience.
19 mm 
Lens
19 mm 
Lens with 
2
× 
Extender
65 mm 
Lens
440 m Detection
110 m Recognition...

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1–3 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.
Use only the supplied power adapter to power or recharge the 
camera.
Be careful not to leave fingerprints on...