ThermovisionFLIR FCSeries Installation Manual

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Security Options:  Use the Security Options page to restrict access through the camera web 
server to specific IP addresses and to set and change passwords. As shown below, the expert login 
can only configure the user login password.
As an additional security measure, limit which computers have access to the web browser interface. 
Simply add a computer’s IP address and click Add. After all the allowed IP addresses are entered,...

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2.5 Thermal Imaging Overview
When power is applied to the FC-Series camera, a FLIR splash 
screen is displayed for less than two seconds, and then the camera 
outputs the live video image. No operator action or intervention is 
required and no configuration of the camera is necessary. 
The thermal camera makes an image based on temperature 
differences. In the thermal image, by default the hottest item in the 
scene appears as...

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While the imagery on the monitor may at first look similar to ordinary black and white daylight video, 
experience with the camera in varying conditions and seasons will lead to an appreciation of the 
characteristics that make thermal imaging distinct. A few tips on how to interpret some of the imagery 
may help you to make the most of your system. 
The thermal camera does not sense light like conventional cameras; it senses...

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2.6 Troubleshooting Tips
If you need help during the installation process, contact your local FLIR representative or, call 888-
747-3547 inside the US. FLIR Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive selection of training courses to 
help you to get the best performance and value from your thermal imaging camera. Find out more at 
the FLIR training web page: 
http://www.flir.com/training.
Image freezes momentarily
By design, the...

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Unable To Communicate Over Ethernet
First check to ensure the physical connections are intact and that the camera is powered on and 
providing analog video to the monitor. When the camera is turned on, confirm the startup information 
is displayed on the analog monitor after approximately 2 min. For example:
S/N: 1234567 
IP Addr: 192.168.250.116
Confirm that the IP address for the PC (for example, 192.168.250.1) is on the same...

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The icon to the left of the camera name indicates the status of the sensor. The following is a list of the 
possible icons and the meaning of each one.
Connected and Controlled
This icon indicates the camera has been discovered and added to the list of active servers, and the 
camera is actively “connected” to the FSM client and receiving status updates. The joystick in the icon 
indicates the user has control of the camera. To...

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General Errors
In the status bar at the bottom of the FSM screen there may be an indication that an error has 
occurred. When you position the cursor over the error icon (exclamation mark), the error will be 
displayed in a temporary pop-up. It is possible to view all the error messages by selecting the Tools 
tab at the top of he screen, and then select the Log button to the left.
Unable to View Video Stream
If the video stream...

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pronounced the losses. Unfortunately this is one of the most common and unnecessary problems that 
plagues video systems in general.
Cable characteristics are determined by a number of factors (core material, dielectric material and 
shield construction, among others) and must be carefully matched to the specific application. 
Moreover, the transmission characteristics of the cable will be influenced by the physical environment...

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However, the sun may introduce image artifacts that will eventually correct out. and it may take some 
time for the camera to recover. The amount of time needed for recovery will depend on how long the 
camera was exposed to the sun. The longer the exposure, the longer the recovery time needed. 
2.7 Setting the IP address on a Windows PC
To set the computer IP address in Windows, first connect the PC to a switch, or connect it...

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Step 2 Click to select the Local Area Connection then click Properties, as shown at the right.
Step 3 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) as shown. Then click Properties.
Step 4 Select Use the following IP address, then enter 192.168.250.xxx, where xxx is any 
number between 1-255, other than 116 (the camera default).
Step 5 Set the Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, then click OK.
Click Properties 
Click to select 
Click...