Flir ThermovisionMSeries Installation Guide

M-Series
432-0003-00-12
Revision 140
January 2012
Installation Guide 

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Additional References.................................................................................................................... 4
Documentation Conventions.......................................................................................................... 4
Warnings and...

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CHAPTER 1Installing M-Series 
Systems
This manual describes the installation of the M-Series camera. If you need help or 
have additional questions, please call to speak with our support experts; see the 
phone numbers on the back cover of this manual. 
M-Series is a maritime thermal imaging system for use on most types of vessels. 
The system is available in two configurations:
• The single payload models have a single thermal imaging camera.
• The...

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This manual includes information about the following topics:
• Installation overview
• Mounting the camera and its components 
• Connecting the electronics
• Maintaining the camera
• Parts list and other reference information 
Additional References
Your M-Series camera comes with a complete documentation set on a CD (FLIR 
Doc. # 432-0003-00-16) that includes this manual as well as others. All 
documents are in PDF format...

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Note:Notes call attention to information that is especially significant to 
understanding and operating the equipment.
Warnings and Cautions
Warning: Do not use the M-Series imaging system as the primary navigation 
system. Use it in conjunction with other navigation aids and a primary manual 
navigation system.
Warning: Use of insufficient wire gauge can result in fire. 
Caution: Do not open the M-Series camera unit for...

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Installation Overview
The M-Series includes these standard components:
• Pan/tilt camera unit
• Joystick control unit (JCU) and JCU cover 
• M-Series documentation package 
• 7.7 meter (25-foot) double-shielded Ethernet cable
• Weathertight Ethernet coupler
• Mounting hardware and connectors
You will need to supply the following items; required lengths vary depending on 
your boats configuration. These items are available...

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Contact FLIR (phone numbers listed on the back cover of this manual) for more 
information regarding available accessories including JCUs, PoE equipment, 
video distribution amplifiers, cables, connectors, and mounting hardware.
Installation Planning
You should consider a number of factors in planning the installation of the 
M-Series camera and JCU.
General Location Considerations
First determine a good location for...

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vessel impacts causing the camera to be unable to maintain pointing 
direction.
• A final location consideration is the camera’s relation to other navigation 
devices. If you are relying on a magnetic compass for navigation and 
direction, you should establish a “compass safe distance” for any object 
placed in its vicinity, especially any electronic equipment. The magnetic 
compass safe distance for the camera is 20 cm...