Flir ThermovisionMDSeries Operators Manual

							MD-Series
432-0010-00-10
Revision 100
March 2013
Operator’s Manual 
						

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CHAPTER 1 MD-Series Overview ................................................................... 5
Additional References ..................................................................................................... 6
Documentation Conventions ........................................................................................... 6
Warnings and Cautions............................................................................................... 6
System Description. .................................................................................................... 7
MD-Series Dome Assembly ............................................................................................ 7
Multiple Cameras, JC Us, and Other Devices ................................................................. 9
Video Display............................................................................................................... 9
Thermal Imaging ............................................................................................................. 9
Video Screen Icons ....................................................................................................... 10
Factory Default Settings. ........................................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 2 MD-Series System Startup ........................................................ 13
System Startup and Shutdown. ................................................................................. 13
The Bootup Process. ................................................................................................. 13
CHAPTER 3 MD-Series System Configuration .............................................. 15
Overview.................................................................................................................... 15
Main Menu. ................................................................................................................ 16
Video Setup Menu. .................................................................................................... 17
Set Thermal Color Default ............................................................................................ 17
Set Video Polarity ......................................................................................................... 17
Enable (Disable) Color Thermal Video ......................................................................... 18
Display Test Pattern ...................................................................................................... 18
Set Symbology Menu................................................................................................ 19
Disable (Enable) PC Icon and JCU Icon ....................................................................... 19
Display All Icons ........................................................................................................... 19
Display Minimal Icons ................................................................................................... 19
Hide All Icons ................................................................................................................ 20
User Programmable Button. ...................................................................................... 20
System Setup Menu. ................................................................................................. 21
Save Camera Settings .................................................................................................. 21
Enable (Disable) Ba ll-Down Installation ........................................................................ 21
Enable (Disable) Rearview Mode ................................................................................. 21
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Name Camera............................................................................................................... 21
About/Help Menu. ...................................................................................................... 22
Video Icon Help Screens .............................................................................................. 22
Product Information ....................................................................................................... 23
Contact FLIR ................................................................................................................. 24
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................. 24
CHAPTER 4 IP Communications .............................................. ..................... 25
Web Browser Interface. ............................................................................................. 26
Camera Discovery via UPnP ........................................................................................ 26
Web Browser Login ....................................................................................................... 27
Toolbar Functions .......................................................................................................... 28
Multiple Control Devices ............................................................................................... 29
FLIR Mobile App........................................................................................................ 30
Advanced IP Communications. ................................................................................. 31
Advanced Pull-down..................................................................................................... 31
Setup and Maintenance Menus. ................................................................................ 32
Changing the IP Address.............................................................................................. 32
Changing the Login Passwords .................................................................................... 34
Custom Network Applications................................................................................... 35
Programmers/Integrators.............................................................................................. 35
Resources Available ..................................................................................................... 36
Training ......................................................................................................................... 36
Enabling Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) .................................................................... 36
CHAPTER 5 Optional Joystick C ontrol Unit (JCU)......................................... 39
JCU Introduction. ....................................................................................................... 39
JCU Buttons. ............................................................................................................. 40
Power/DIM Button ......................................................................................................... 40
MENU Button ................................................................................................................ 40
USER Button ................................................................................................................. 41
SCENE Button .............................................................................................................. 41
COLOR Button .............................................................................................................. 42
HOME Button ................................................................................................................ 42
Special Button Functions .............................................................................................. 42
Button Summary ........................................................................................................... 43
JCU Puck.................................................................................................................. 44
Zooming the Camera .................................................................................................... 44
Freezing an Image ........................................................................................................ 44
JCU Display............................................................................................................... 45
JCU Power Up and Connection to Camera. .............................................................. 45
JCU Power Menu. ..................................................................................................... 46
Power Menu.................................................................................................................. 46
Assign JCU ................................................................................................................... 46 
						

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JCU Stndby ................................................................................................................. 46
Came ra Stndby  .
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System S t

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Glo bal Stndby   ............................................................................................................. 47
Calibrate JC U................................................................................................................ 47
Cancel ........................................................................................................................... 48
Changing the IP Address of the JCU ............................................................................ 48
CHAPTER 6 MD-Series Reference Information ................................ ............. 51
Introduction. ............................................................................................................... 51
Acronyms. ................................................................................................................. 51
List of Icons. .............................................................................................................. 53
System Specifications. .............................................................................................. 54
Feature Comparison of MD-Series Models. .............................................................. 55
Troubleshooting Tips. ................................................................................................ 56
On Screen Messages ................................................................................................... 58
Restoring the Factory Network Settings ....................................................................... 59 
						

							 
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CHAPTER 1MD-Series Overview
This manual describes the operation of the MD-Series camera. If additional help 
is needed, please call to speak with our support experts; refer to the phone 
numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. 
This manual includes information about the following topics:
• System description
• System startup and shutdown
• Configuring the MD-Series camera
• Using a smartphone, iOS device, or web browser to control the camera
• Using an optional JCU to control the camera
• Reference information including acronyms, parts lists, a table of icons, and system specifications 
						

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Additional References
The MD-Series camera comes with a complete documentation set on a CD (FLIR 
Doc. # 432-0010-00-50) that includes this manual as well as others. All 
documents are in PDF format and can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader:
•MD-Series Installation Guide (FLIR Doc. # 432-0010-00-12) contains 
information about how to  install the camera.
• MD-Series Quick Start Guide  (FLIR Doc. # 432-0010-00-QS) is a double-
sided card that shows the on-screen icons and their meaning.
•
MD-Series Interface Control Document (ICD) (FLIR Doc. # 432-0010-00-19) 
is an extensive set of CAD drawings with detailed component dimensions, 
wiring schemes, mounting dimensions,  and several possible connectivity 
options.
Refer to the Resources Web page for up-to-date documentation: http://www.flir.com/cvs/americas/en/maritime/resources/
Documentation Conventions
For safety, and to achieve the highest levels of performance from the MD-Series 
system, always follow the  warnings and cautions in this manual when handling 
and operating the MD-Series camera system.
Warning:  Warning notices are used to emphasize that hazardous voltages, 
currents, temperatures, or other conditions that could cause personal injury or 
death exist with this equipment, or may be associated with its use. 
Caution:  Caution notices are used where equipment might be damaged if care is 
not taken or an operation migh t have an unexpected outcome.
Note: Notes call attention to information  that is especially significant to 
understanding and operating the equipment.
Warnings and Cautions
Warning:  Do not use the MD-Series imaging  system as the primary navigation 
system. Use it in conjunction with ot her navigation aids and a primary manual 
navigation system.
Caution:  Do not open the camera ball assembly for any reason. The outer 
enclosure (dome) can be removed during installation but should remain in place 
during normal use. Disassembly of the camera ball assembly can cause 
permanent damage  and will void the warranty.
Caution:  Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the camera optics. Also, if the 
camera dome is removed, do not touch the gore vent on the back of the camera. 
Oil and other debris will clog  the vent and prevent it from functioning properly.  
						

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System Description
MD-Series is a maritime thermal imaging system for use on most types of 
vessels. The infrared (IR) thermal camera provides night-time imagery, even in 
total darkness, based on temperature differ ences. It provides a clear video image 
even under completely dark conditions beca use it is sensitive to thermal infrared 
energy. 
The system has a single thermal imaging ca mera that is available in two models:
• Model MD-324 has a standard resolution camera that supports 2X zoom.
• Model MD-625 has a higher resolution camera that supports either 2X or 4X  zoom.
Details for each model are listed in “Fea ture Comparison of MD-Series Models” 
on page 55. 
The MD-Series consists of a fixed dome assembly, also known as the camera 
unit. The camera supplies an analog video output through a standard F-type 
coupling, and receives power from its PoE interface.
The MD-Series dome camera is an Internet Protocol (IP) network device. In some 
installations, additional cameras, joysti ck control units (JCU), video equipment, 
personal computers, or wireless device s can optionally be used. Networking 
equipment such as Power over Ethernet  (PoE) switches and routers can be used 
to interconnect these components.
MD-Series Dome Assembly
The MD-Series thermal camera is contained in the ball of the dome assembly, 
which has a
 removable cover that protects the  camera assembly inside. The outer 
dome is not intended to provide camera sealing. 
When the cover is removed at the time of  installation, the camera assembly can 
be mechanically positioned to allow the ca mera to point in the optimal direction. 
The assembly can be rotated up to 30° to either side, and can be tilted -27° to 
+34°. The entire camera can also be mounted upside down, known as ball-down 
installation. See the  MD-Series Installation Guide  for details about modifying pan/
tilt and installation options. 
The thermal infrared camera uses an un cooled vanadium oxide (VOx) detector 
sensitive to long-wave infrared (LWIR) thermal energy. The camera detects the 
thermal energy that comes from the movement of atoms and molecules that make 
up whatever the camera is pointed toward. All objects emit (or radiate) thermal 
energy, even cold objects like icebergs.
Ball-Up and Ball-Down Installation
In most installations, the MD-Series is mounted upright on top of a mounting 
surface, with the base below the camera; th is is known as the ball-up orientation. 
Thermal Image at Night
Dome Assembly
Upside Down 
(Ball Down) 
						

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Optionally, the unit can be hung upside down or ball-down and configured to 
invert and revert the video output by selecting the ball-down mode under System 
Settings of the camera on-screen menu  system. Unless otherwise noted, this 
manual assumes an upright (ball-up) installation.
Camera Control
Typically, the camera is installed using  default settings and operated with those 
defaults without making any changes. The camera generates a video image to a 
monitor so long as it has power. In this  scenario, it is not necessary to make any 
changes to the camera settings and no camera control is needed.
Some of the default settings can be modified at the time of installation and the 
new settings can be used whenever the came ra is powered on. In this scenario, it 
is necessary to have camera control duri ng installation, but no camera control is 
needed while it is operating
If a PC or laptop or iOS device (iPhone or iPad) is on the network, the camera 
settings can be controlled wh ile it is operating, in order to zoom in/out or to 
modify the image settings in response  to changing conditions or personal 
preferences. 
Since the MD-Series is a fixed camera, it  is not possible to move (pan/tilt) the 
camera remotely while  the camera is operating. Cont rol of the camera is limited 
to making adjustments to the image and to accessing an on-screen configuration 
menu. The possible control functions or image adjustments are described in 
Chapter 3, "MD-Series System Configuration," on page 15.
Depending on how much control is needed  and what devices are available, there 
are several options for controlling  the camera, including the following:
• Use a web browser running on a PC, laptop, smartphone or PDA through a  wireless connection or an Ethernet  cable. Refer to Chapter 4, "IP 
Communications," on page 25.
• Use the FLIR Mobile app available free through the iTunes store on an Apple  iOS device such as an iPad or iPhone. The app supports basic camera 
functions but not all configuration options. 
• Use a control-capable Multi-Function Display (MFD) from Raymarine or other  vendor. Refer to the MFD manufacturer to determine if control of the FLIR 
device is supported.
• Use a FLIR Maritime Joystick Control Un it (JCU), available as a separately-
purchased accessory. The JCU can be  used to control the camera and/or 
access the on-screen menus  and configuration choices. 
If the MD-Series system is installed on a network with other FLIR cameras (such 
as M-Series or Voyager III) that are operated with the Maritime JCU, the existing 
JCU can be used to control the MD-Ser ies as well. Using the FLIR JCU is 
described in Chapter 5, "O ptional Joystick Control Un it (JCU)," on page 39.
Web Interface
FLIR Mobile App
JCU