Flir ThermovisionNexus IP Camera Configuration Guide

Nexus IP Camera
Configuration Guide 

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Ta b l e  o f  C o n t e n t s
 Nexus IP Camera Configuration
1.1 Introduction  ...............................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Nexus IP Camera ...................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Nexus Server Configuration  ...................................................................................... 1-2
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3.3 Maintenance Mode  ................................................................................................... 3-4
3.3.1 Configuration Changes That Require Restart  .................................................. 3-4
3.4 Restarting the Server  ................................................................................................ 3-4
3.5 Serial Communications (Serial Remote)...

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FLIR IP cameras use a client/server communication architecture knows as Nexus. This manual provides 
a brief guide to configuration of FLIR Nexus IP cameras. If you need help during the installation and 
configuration process, contact your local FLIR representative or, call 877-773-3547 inside the US. 
For specific information about how to mount and connect a FLIR thermal camera, refer to the installation 
manual provided with the...

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encoding. The IP video will require a connection to an Ethernet network switch, and a computer with 
the appropriate software (such as FSM or a web browser) for viewing the video. 
Some Nexus Servers can be controlled through either serial or IP communications. For some 
cameras that use serial communications, those settings may be configured using hardware DIP 
switches rather than software settings. If available, the configuration...

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For a camera installed in an IP network, the camera will commonly be controlled over Ethernet by a 
PC or laptop running FLIR Sensors Manager (FSM) or a third-party Video Management System 
(VMS) software. FSM is an integral part of the Nexus architecture—it is a client program that 
communicates with the Nexus Server on the camera. It allows control of the camera and video 
streaming and many other sophisticated functions. 
In many...

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1.4 System Information Displayed at Startup
When the camera is turned on, the video temporarily displays system information including the 
camera serial number, the IP address, and, on a camera with a serial interface, the serial 
communications parameters, such as the protocol (PelcoD or Bosch), the address, baud rate, and 
setting of the serial control DIP switch: SW - software control (the default) or HW - hardware.
S/N: 1234567
IP...

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2Basic Operation and Configuration
This chapter provides basic information on how to operate a new camera that has not yet been 
configured. A bench test can be used to verify camera operation before the camera is configured for the 
local network. This chapter also provides basic configuration information.
The camera has an Ethernet connection that allows streaming video over an IP network as well as 
configuration and control of the camera1. It is possible to...

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2.2 Basic Test and Configuration Steps
Configuring the camera for IP communications generally involves the following steps:
Step 1 Connect the Ethernet port of the camera to an IP network that is isolated from the existing 
camera network (for example, a standalone switch
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Step 2 Connect a PC or laptop to the same network 
Step 3 Temporarily set the IP address of the PC or laptop to be compatible with the factory network...