ThermovisionFLIR FSeries Installation Manual

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2.7 Thermal Imaging Overview
When power is applied to the F-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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They are perfect for a wide variety of applications including transportation, maritime, security, fire 
fighting, and medical applications. The cameras often provide improved daytime viewing in 
environments where traditional video camera performance suffers, such as in shadows or backlit 
scenes.
The F-Series camera is a state-of-the-art thermal imaging system that will provide excellent night 
visibility and situational...

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2.8 Troubleshooting Tips
If you need help during the installation process, contact your local FLIR representative or, call 877-
773-3547 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 90 
seconds. 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...

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In the Sensors Panel, if the camera is the active sensor, there will be an “(Active)” 
notification next to the name of the camera. Only one camera or sensor can be 
active at a time. To make the camera active, right click on the icon to the left of the 
camera name and select “Set Active”, or simply double-click on the icon.
The icon to the left of the camera name indicates the status of the sensor. The following is a list of...

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2.9 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...

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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 
through which the cable is run and the method of installation. Use only high quality cable and ensure 
the cable is suitable to the...

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2.10 Restoring the Factory Settings
The camera comes configured from the factory with default settings for the IP address 
(192.168.250.116), the login passwords, and all of the other configuration parameters (stored in a file 
called server.ini). In some cases, it may be necessary to restore the settings of the camera to the 
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After the camera boots up, confirm the startup information is displayed on the analog monitor after 
approximately 90 seconds. For example:
S/N: 1234567
IP Addr: 192.168.250.116
PelcoD (Addr:1): 9600 SW
2.11 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 to the 
camera and ensure the camera has power. 
Step 1 With the PC or laptop connected to the...

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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.
Click Properties 
Click to select 
Click Properties