Flir ThermovisionMSeries Operators Manual
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432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual 39 M-Series System Configuration Enable (Disable) High Power Standby and High Motor Torque These two closely related settings help you to manage power consumption: High Power Standby controls whether power is supplied to the pan/tilt motors while the camera is in the standby mode. High Motor Torque controls the amount of power that is supplied to the pan/ tilt motors while the camera is in the powered on state. Choosing the amount of power to use involves a trade-off between power consumption and the ability of the gimbal assembly to hold the camera in place in rough seas. If the gimbal moves due to shock or vibration, the camera may not be in line with the position indicator or may lose precision regarding the home position. If this happens, you can reset the camera by pressing the HOME button 4 times in succession. Disabling High Power Standby may also affect camera readiness in a cold environment. When High Power Standby is enabled and the motors are active, the unit stays closer to operating temperature. High power standby mode may be useful for power boats that operate at higher speeds and experience high impact environments and can support higher power consumption. Note:High power standby and high motor torque are enabled by default; for vessels such as sailboats with a limited power budget, it may be wise to disable the high power modes. See Table 4.2 below for power consumption. When you select to enable or disable this setting, a prompts displays for you to confirm or cancel the change. Twist Clockwise Pan Clockwise Zoom In Push Puck In Zoom In N/A Pull Puck Out Zoom Out N/A TABLE 4.2 Power Consumption Camera State Camera Setting Dual Payload Single Payload Standby High Power Mode ON High Torque Mode ON22 W 17.4 W Standby High Power Mode OFF High Torque Mode ON8 W 7.4 W Standby High Power Mode ON High Torque Mode OFF14.5 W 13 W TABLE 4.1 Effect of Twist-to-Pan on Puck Movement Puck Movement Twist-to-Pan Enabled Twist-to-Pan Disabled
M-Series System Configuration 40432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual These power numbers assume a single JCU is plugged into the camera and window heaters are not active. When heaters are active, additional power is consumed based on single or dual payload: • For dual payload models, an additional 16 W is consumed for a maximum power consumption of under 46 W. • For single payload models, an additional 6.5 W is consumed for a maximum power consumption of under 26 W. Note:Window heaters are never active when the camera is in standby and high power mode is disabled. Enable (Disable) Rearview Mode This menu entry enables or disables the rearview mode, which causes the video image to be flipped horizontally (revert). The image on the display provides the same perspective as a rear view mirror in a vehicle; objects off the stern on the starboard side of the vessel are displayed on the right-hand side of the video. When rearview mode is enabled, the rearview mirror icon is displayed on the screen. You can configure the USER button to enable or disable Rearview Mode. Set Stow Position When Set Stow Position is selected, the camera stores the current position (camera azimuth and elevation) as the stow position. The camera moves to the stow position when it is turned off (put into standby mode). See “Standby Mode” on page 25 for additional information about standby mode. The stow position is not necessarily the same as the home position. The home position is typically the position the camera will most likely be in when the camera is in use, or a preferred reference position for the camera. The stow position is the preferred position when the camera is not in use, for protecting the camera optics. Both positions are programmable by the user. Standby High Power Mode OFF High Torque Mode OFF8 W 7.4 W Awake High Power Mode ON High Torque Mode ON30 W 19.4 W Awake High Power Mode OFF High Torque Mode ON30 W 19.4 W Awake High Power Mode ON High Torque Mode OFF21 W 16.5 W Awake High Power Mode OFF High Torque Mode OFF21 W 16.5 W TABLE 4.2 Power Consumption Camera State Camera Setting Dual Payload Single Payload
432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual 41 M-Series System Configuration Name Camera Use this option to give the camera a new name. When you select the menu entry, the current camera name is displayed on the screen, and the first character of the name is blinking. Move the puck forward and back or twist it to change the character. The next character can be selected by moving the puck to the right. The possible characters that can be used include the letters of the alphabet (upper or lower case), the numbers 0-9, and the hyphen (-). When you finish entering the name, push the puck to exit. Then confirm the new camera name or cancel and continue making changes. When you are finished, select Exit. Surveillance Mode When you select Surveillance Mode from System Setup, the following on-screen menu displays. The User Programmable Button can be programmed to enable or disable surveillance mode (see page 36). When the camera is in surveillance mode, it pans continuously left and right, either until it is taken out of surveillance mode or until the JCU is used to move the camera. The camera does not automatically resume panning; you must enable surveillance again by pressing the USER button (if it is programmed to enable this mode) or selecting the menu option. M-618CS JD-0123 Edit Camera Name and press puck when finished Confirm new Camera Name Cancel Exit Scan Width: Narrow Scan Speed: Slow Exit
M-Series System Configuration 42432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual Scan Width In surveillance mode, the Scan Width determines the range of horizontal azimuth (pan) covered by each scan. The choices are: Narrow. The camera scans from approximately 20 o left and right of center (40o total). Medium. The camera scans from approximately 40 o left and right of center (80o total). Wide. The camera scan covers 80 o to the left and right of center (160o total). The default scan width is wide. Note:The center of the scan pattern is determined by the direction the camera is pointing when surveillance is enabled. The scan pattern is not centered about the home position, unless the camera is in the home position when surveillance is enabled. Scan Speed In surveillance mode, the scan speed determines how quickly the camera scans back and forth. The choices are fast, medium, and slow. The scan speed is affected by the zoom state (if the camera is zoomed in, it scans at a slower rate). The default scan speed is slow; try all three settings to determine which is best for your installation. Medium Narrow Wide
432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual 43 M-Series System Configuration About/Help When you select About/Help from the main menu, the following on-screen menu displays. Video Icon Help Screens The Video Icon Help Screens provide an on-screen explanation of the meaning of each of the screen icons. The icons are shown on two screens; press the JCU puck to cycle through the help screens. Video Icon Help Screens Product Information Contact FLIR Restore Factory Defaults Exit
M-Series System Configuration 44432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual Product Information Selecting Product Information displays product information for the M-Series camera you are using, such as the camera model, serial number, and software release information. If you are having any problems with the camera, have this information available when contacting FLIR technical support. An example of the display is shown below. Contact FLIR Selecting Contact FLIR displays the FLIR contact information on the screen. Additional contact information is included at the back of this manual. When contacting FLIR, please have the product information available. Restore Factory Defaults Select Restore Factory Defaults to restore the M-Series to its factory default settings. The camera will prompt you to confirm before continuing. Refer to Table 3.1 on page 28 for a list of the factory default settings. Name: M-618CS JD-0123 S/N: JD-0123 MAC 00:40:7f:40:1c:82 v2.5.7.1 Built 27-Oct-2011 MCU ver:4.0.34 Exit Exit FLIR CVS - Maritime 70 Castilian Drive Goleta, CA 93117 1-877-773-3547 www.FLIR.com/cvs/maritime Confirm Exit
432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual 45 M-Series System Configuration Mechanical Stabilization Feature One of the specialized features that can be enabled or disabled with the on- screen menus is mechanical stabilization. This feature is only supported on one model (M-618CS). The on-screen menus look slightly different for this model. This section describes the additional features available with stabilization. The features affected by mechanical stabilization include: • Addition of several new video icons, which are affected by the Set Symbology options (see “Set Symbology” on page 35) • Addition of Enable Point Mode on the main menu • Addition of Point Mode on the User Programmable Button menu • Addition of Enable (Disable) Stabilization on the System Setup menu • Removal of Enable Ball-Down Installation from the System Setup menu; this feature is not supported on the stabilized camera • A new Video Icon Help Screen for stabilization icons Video Screen Icons with Mechanical Stabilization Mechanical stabilization adds four additional icons that can display on the screen based on options selected. Otherwise, the screen icons and behavior are the same as described on page 11. The following image of a screen illustrates the icons displayed by the system, as well as main menu on a camera that supports mechanical stabilization. On-Screen Menu Position Scene JCUZoom Level PC Enable Point Mode Video Setup Set Symbology User Programmable Button System Setup About/Help Exit Rearview Freeze Point Mode is Disabled Stabilization is On Home
M-Series System Configuration 46432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual Mechanical stabilization improves image stability by compensating for vessel motion and keeping the camera aimed at the point of interest. By default, mechanical stabilization is on, which provides the best on-the-water performance particularly when the vessel is underway and traveling on rough water or in swell conditions. You can disable or enable stabilization whenever you want. Mechanical stabilization has two aspects: horizontal (azimuth) and vertical (elevation). When you enable full stabilization (horizontal and vertical), the icon on the far left (no wave) flashes. It does not display continually, since this is the normal mode of operation. If you disable stabilization, the wave icon remains on the screen to make you aware that motion of the vessel can affect the camera performance. This is not a normal mode of operation. Stabilization is automatically turned off when the camera is stowed, but the system restores your setting when the camera is powered on. You can turn off the horizontal (pan) stabilization while retaining the tilt stabilization by enabling point mode. This can be helpful when you want to use the camera as an aide to navigation and keep it pointing in the same position relative to the vessel as it turns. For example, you may have set the camera to point straight ahead relative to the front of the vessel and enabled stabilization. If the vessel is turned at a sharp angle under these conditions, the camera sensor will not follow the direction of the boat. Enabling point mode keeps the camera in sync with the boat direction while maintaining a stable elevation position. When point mode is enabled, a lock icon displays. The camera’s azimuth position is now locked to the base. When you disable point mode, the unlock icon displays momentarily. Main Menu: Enable Point Mode The main menu on the model with stabilization includes the Enable Point Mode option. All of the other options are identical to the description of this menu starting on page 32.
432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual 47 M-Series System Configuration Point Mode only has significance when stabilization is also enabled (see page 48). The mechanical stabilization has two aspect: horizontal (azimuth) and vertical (elevation). Enabling point mode turns off the horizontal (pan) stabilization while retaining the tilt stabilization. This can be helpful when you want to use M-Series as an aide to navigation and keep the camera pointing in the same position relative to the vessel as it turns. For example, you may have stabilization enabled and have set the camera to point straight ahead relative to the front of the vessel. If the vessel is turned at a sharp angle under these conditions, the camera will attempt to maintain previous pointing direction. Enabling point mode keeps the camera in sync with the boat direction while maintaining a stable elevation position. When point mode is enabled, a lock icon displays. The camera’s azimuth position is now locked to the base. When you disable point mode, the unlock icon displays momentarily. The camera always starts up with point mode disabled. Enable Point Mode Video Setup Set Symbology User Programmable Button System Setup About/Help Exit
M-Series System Configuration 48432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual User Programmable Button: Point Mode The User Programmable Button menu has an additional option on cameras supporting the stabilization feature. All of the other options are identical to the menu description starting on page 36. Point Mode. A short press of the USER button enables or disables point mode. System Setup Menu This menu has two differences on the model that includes stabilization: • The Enable Ball-Down Installation option is removed. The camera must be installed in the upright position. • The Enable (Disable) Stabilization option is added. All of the other options are identical to the menu description starting on page 37. Enable (Disable) Stabilization The System Setup menu on the model with stabilization includes the Enable (Disable) Stabilization option.Select this option to enable or disable the two-axis mechanical gyro-stabilization, which prevents camera images from being affected by mechanical vibrations caused by waves and ship motion. This setting is enabled by default and should not be changed under normal operation. The Man-Over-Board settings Switch IR/VIS Video Hide/Show All Icons Invert Video Polarity Rearview Mode (Revert) Surveillance Mode Point Mode Exit Enable Aircraft Joystick Mode Disable Twist-to-Pan Mode Disable High Power Standby Disable High Motor Torque Enable Rearview Mode Disable Stabilization Set Stow Position Name Camera Surveillance Mode Exit