FLIR 614004898 Operator's Manual
ThermoVision™ Sentinel
Operator’s manual
1 557 544Publ. No.
a121Revision
English (EN)Language
October 6, 2005Issue date
ThermoVision™
Sentinel
Operator’s manual
Publ. No. 1 557 544 Rev. a121 – ENGLISH (EN) – October 6, 2005
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Table of contents
11 System description .........................................................................................................................
22 Packing list ......................................................................................................................................
33 Connecting system components ..................................................................................................
33.1 Important notes ....................................................................................................................
43.2 Connection overviews ..........................................................................................................
43.2.1 Imager ...................................................................................................................
63.2.2 Power Box (PB) .....................................................................................................
84 Typical system overview ................................................................................................................
95 Mechanical installation ..................................................................................................................
106 Remote Control (RC) ......................................................................................................................
117 Display symbology .........................................................................................................................
117.1 General information ..............................................................................................................
127.2 System display & symbols ...................................................................................................
127.2.1 System display ......................................................................................................
137.2.2 In-depth explanations of symbols ........................................................................
137.2.2.1 NFOV (narrow field-of-view) reticle ...................................................
137.2.2.2 Crosshair reticle ................................................................................
137.2.2.3 Image polarity ....................................................................................
137.2.2.4 System date ......................................................................................
137.2.2.5 System time .......................................................................................
137.2.2.6 Focus position indicator ....................................................................
137.2.2.7 Active channel indicator ....................................................................
137.2.2.8 Additional indicators not shown in the illustration ............................
147.2.2.9 Declutter function ..............................................................................
158 Operation .........................................................................................................................................
158.1 Checking the system by using the Remote Control (RC) ....................................................
158.2 On-screen menus .................................................................................................................
158.2.1 General information ..............................................................................................
168.2.2 Autofocus ..............................................................................................................
178.2.3 Image menu ..........................................................................................................
178.2.3.1 When IR is selected ...........................................................................
188.2.3.2 When TV is selected ..........................................................................
198.2.4 Setup menu ...........................................................................................................
208.2.4.1 Image ................................................................................................
218.2.4.2 Symbology ........................................................................................
238.2.4.3 Local adapt ........................................................................................
248.2.4.4 Date & Time .......................................................................................
258.2.4.5 Maintenance ......................................................................................
278.2.4.6 System info ........................................................................................
289 Adverse weather conditions ..........................................................................................................
289.1 Built-in heaters ......................................................................................................................
289.2 Precautions under cold weather conditions ........................................................................
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2910 Maintenance & cleaning ................................................................................................................
2910.1 Camera body, cables & accessories ....................................................................................
2910.2 Lenses ...................................................................................................................................
3011 Technical support ...........................................................................................................................
3112 Technical specifications .................................................................................................................
3112.1 System specifications ...........................................................................................................
3212.2 Thermal imager specifications .............................................................................................
3312.3 Video camera specifications ................................................................................................
3412.4 List of relevant documents ...................................................................................................
3512.5 Diagnostic tools ....................................................................................................................
3512.5.1 General ..................................................................................................................
3612.6 Troubleshooting guide .........................................................................................................
3712.7 Overview & location of connectors ......................................................................................
3712.7.1 Connectors on Power Box (PB) ............................................................................
3812.7.2 Connectors on imager unit ...................................................................................
3912.8 Pin configuration ...................................................................................................................
3912.8.1 Connectors on Power Box (PB) ............................................................................
3912.8.1.1 J4 – 23-pin connector .......................................................................
4012.8.1.2 J5 – Connector for host computer & remote control ........................
4012.8.1.3 J6 – BNC connector ..........................................................................
4012.8.1.4 J7 – BNC connector ..........................................................................
4012.8.2 Connectors on imager unit ...................................................................................
4012.8.2.1 J1 – 23-pin connector .......................................................................
4212.8.2.2 J3 – Internal service connector .........................................................
4312.9 Basic dimensions – Imager; view from above .....................................................................
4412.10 Basic dimensions – Imager; rear view .................................................................................
4512.11 Basic dimensions – Imager; front view ................................................................................
4612.12 Basic dimensions – Imager; side view .................................................................................
4712.13 Basic dimensions – Imager; view from below ......................................................................
4812.14 Basic dimensions – Remote Control (RC) ...........................................................................
4912.15 Basic dimensions – Power Box (PB) ....................................................................................
5012.16 Basic dimensions – Power Box (PB) ....................................................................................
5113 History of infrared technology ......................................................................................................
5614 Theory of thermal imaging ............................................................................................................
5614.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................
5614.2 The electromagnetic spectrum ............................................................................................
5714.3 Blackbody radiation ..............................................................................................................
5814.3.1 Planck’s law ..........................................................................................................
5914.3.2 Wien’s displacement law ......................................................................................
6114.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law .........................................................................................
6114.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters .......................................................................................
6414.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials .....................................................................................
65Index ................................................................................................................................................
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1 System description
The ThermoVision™ Sentinel from FLIR Systems is a high performance thermal
imaging system that incorporates the latest in uncooled detector technology. The
ThermoVision™ Sentinel contains a 320 × 240 uncooled microbolometer focal plane
detector array.
The ThermoVision™ Sentinel features a dual field-of-view (WFOV = 20° × 15°, NFOV
= 5° × 3.75°) for wide area surveillance, and close-up inspections. Electronic zoom
as well as autofocus are included for enhanced target recognition, along with freeze
frame capabilities, and various image enhancement functions.
The systemalso features a side-mounted 1/4" color CCD video camera with autofocus
and 12x electronic zoom / 18x optical zoom, allowing the operator to toggle between
IR imaging and video imaging.
The ThermoVision™ Sentinel can be configured for stand-alone operation, or it can
be fully configured into a comprehensive surface surveillance network. This makes
it an ideal solution for a wide variety of applications including perimeter surveillance,
border surveillance, and force protection.
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2 Packing list
The ThermoVision™ Sentinel and its accessories are normally delivered in a hard
transport case which typically contains the items below.
On receipt, inspect all items and check them against the delivery note. Any damaged
items must be reported to the local FLIR Systems representative immediately.
Qty.Part NumberDescription
1614004898ThermoVision™ Sentinel
11 557 544Operator’s manual
■ System cable, 15 m / 50 ft. or
■ System cable, 61 m / 200 ft.
1■ 194 796 (15 m / 50 ft.)
■ 194 797 (61 m / 200 ft.)
11 195 413Power Box (PB)
11 195 367Remote Control (RC)
1908 929Video cable
11 909 824Transport Case
1PP_614004898ATR ThermoVision™ Sentinel
1Certificate of Conformity
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3 Connecting system components
3.1 Important notes
Please note the following:
■ Always disconnect the system fromthe mainssupply before connecting or discon-
necting any cables.
■ The connectors should be sealed with the protective caps when not in use.
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3.2 – Connection overviews
3.2 Connection overviews
3.2.1 Imager
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Figure 3.1 Main system connector
Figure 3.2 Explanations of callouts
ExplanationCallout
1
■ Cable designation: System cable
■ Part Number: 194 796 (15 m / 49 ft.) or 194 797 (61 m / 200 ft.)
■ Function: Connecting from Power Box (PB) to J1 connector on imager
■ Pin configuration on receptacle connector: See section 12.8.2.1 – J1 – 23-
pin connector on page 40
SEE ALSO: For an example in a typical system overview, see section 4 – Typical
system overview on page 8
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3.2 – Connection overviews
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Figure 3.3 J3 internal service connector. Note that the outer housing must be removed to access the J3
internal service connector.
Figure 3.4 Explanations of callouts
ExplanationCallout
1
■ Cable designation: RS-232 cable(local supplier),orRemote Control (RC)cable
■ Part Number: 1 195 367 (applies only to cable including Remote Control (RC))
■ Function: Either connecting a desktop orlaptop computer tothe J3 connector,
or connecting a Remote Control (RC) to the J3 connector
■ Pin configuration on receptacle connector: See section 12.8.2.2– J3 –Internal
service connector on page 42
SEE ALSO: For an example in a typical system overview, see section 4 – Typical
system overview on page 8
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3.2 – Connection overviews
3.2.2 Power Box (PB)
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Figure 3.5 Connecting cables to Power Box (PB)
Figure 3.6 Explanations of callouts
ExplanationCallout
1
■ Cable designation: Video cable
■ Part Number: 908 929
■ Function: Connecting from external video monitor to the J7 connector on the
Power Box (PB)
SEE ALSO: For an example in a typical system overview, see section 4 – Typical
system overview on page 8
2
■ Cable designation: Video cable
■ Part Number: 908 929
■ Function: Connecting from external video monitor to the J6 connector on the
Power Box (PB)
SEE ALSO: For an example in a typical system overview, see section 4 – Typical
system overview on page 8
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3.2 – Connection overviews
ExplanationCallout
3
■ Cable designation: RS-232 cable(local supplier),orRemote Control (RC)cable
■ Part Number: 1 195 367 (applies only to cable including Remote Control (RC))
■ Function: Either connecting a desktop or laptop computer to the J5 connector
on thePower Box (PB),orconnecting a RemoteControl (RC) tothe J5 connector
on the Power Box (PB)
■ Pin configuration on receptacle connector: See section 12.8.1.2 – J5 –
Connector for host computer & remote control on page 40
SEE ALSO: For an example in a typical system overview, see section 4 – Typical
system overview on page 8
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■ Cable designation: System cable
■ Part Number: 194 796 (15 m / 49 ft.) or 194 797 (61 m / 200 ft.)
■ Function: Connecting from imager to J4 connector on Power Box (PB)
■ Pin configuration on receptacle connector: See section 12.8.1.1 – J4 – 23-
pin connector on page 39
SEE ALSO: For an example in a typical system overview, see section 4 – Typical
system overview on page 8
5
■ Cable designation: Mains cable
■ Part Number: N/A
■ Function: Connecting from amains supply tothe unmarked power in connector
on the Power Box (PB)
SEE ALSO: For an example in a typical system overview, see section 4 – Typical
system overview on page 8
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4 Typical system overview
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Figure 4.1 Typical system overview
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5 Mechanical installation
Different applications call for different ways of mechanically installing the imager unit
and thereforespecific information regarding the installation can not be given. However,
the imager unit has a mounting plate (with one 3/8"-16 UNC and two 1/4"-20 UNC
threaded holes) on the bottom side of the housing designed to match an existing
platform.
Mounting plates with a different hole layout can be made by custom order at FLIR
Systems AB Imaging Sweden.
SEE ALSO: For more information about mounting plates, see section 12.13 – Basic dimensions – Imager;
view from below on page 47.
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6 Remote Control (RC)
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Figure 6.1 Remote Control (RC)
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7 Display symbology
7.1 General information
The ThermoVision™ Sentinel system operates in a number of modes. Each mode is
a combination of settings and functions designed to assist the operator in performing
a particular task. In addition to the operating modes, there are also a number of
controls that can be used to optimize the system’s performance, or enhance system
operation.
The ThermoVision™ Sentinel system takes the thermal video of the area within the
field-of-view and displays it on the video display unit (-s). Symbology is also overlaid
on the imagery and provides system time/date, focus indicator, NFOV brackets,
crosshair, and polarity (White hot or Black hot) indicator.
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7.2 – System display & symbols
7.2 System display & symbols
7.2.1 System display
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Figure 7.1 System display
The symbology actually displayed is mode and function dependent, and can be removed from the display by using the Declutter feature if desired.The display is shown
with all of the symbology activated (DECLUTTER mode is not active).
NOTE: The DECLUTTER mode is only active until the operator presses the ENTER key.
DescriptionCallout
NFOV reticule1
Crosshair reticle2
Image polarity3
System date4
System time5
Active channel6
Focus position indicator7
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7.2 – System display & symbols
7.2.2 In-depth explanations of symbols
7.2.2.1 NFOV (narrow field-of-view) reticle
The NFOV reticle is displayed when the system is in the WFOV (wide field-of-view),
and provides an indication of the area viewed when the NFOV is selected.
7.2.2.2 Crosshair reticle
The crosshair reticle shows the center of the current field-of-view.
7.2.2.3 Image polarity
The image polarity shows if white is set to represent hot or black is set to represent
hot.
7.2.2.4 System date
The system date is located at the bottom left of the display, and is shown in either
YY-MM-DD, MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY format. The system date is set from the Setup
menu (the date format is set from the Local adaptions dialog box, while the actual
date is set from the Date & time dialog box).
7.2.2.5 System time
The system time is located at the bottom of the display and is displayed in either 12
or 24 hour format. The system time is set from the Setup menu (the time format is set
from the Local adaptions dialog box while the actual system time is set fromthe Date
& time dialog box).
7.2.2.6 Focus position indicator
The focus position indicator is located at the upper right corner of the display, and
provides an indication of the focus travel from near (left) to distant (right).
7.2.2.7 Active channel indicator
The active channel indicator is shown on the screen to indicate which channel – i.e.
TV or IR – is active.
7.2.2.8 Additional indicators not shown in the illustration
7.2.2.8.1 Level & span (gain) indicators
The level & span (gain) indicators, are located at the bottom left of the screen (over
the system date and time) when Manual level & span is first selected. They provide
the operator with an indication of the current system level & span settings.
7.2.2.8.2 Other indicators
One or several of the following text strings and / or icons will be displayed when the
functions they represent are triggered:
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7.2 – System display & symbols
■ Zooming in
■ Zooming out
■ Focus far
■ Focus near
■ Frozen
■ Zoom box
■ Adjusting
7.2.2.9 Declutter function
At times the operator may want to remove all the symbology from the image. The
system is capable of two levels of symbology display: Declutter none (all symbology
is displayed normally as defined from the Setup → Symbology menu), and the DECLUTTER mode where all of the symbology is removed.
NOTE: The DECLUTTER mode is only active until the operator presses the ENTER key.
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8 Operation
8.1 Checking the system by using the Remote Control (RC)
The ThermoVision™ Sentinel is usually controlled from a host computer. However, it
can also be controlled locally – at the imager unit site or ina training center – by using
a remote control.
NOTE: The remote control cable should be connected to the J5 connector on the Power Box
The imager unit is controlled by pressing the direct access buttons and/or using the
navigation pad on the remote control. All buttons on the remote control are backlit.
By pressing the E and D buttons simultaneously the intensity of the backlight for all
buttons on the remote control will decrease in five steps.
By pressing the and buttons simultaneously the intensity of the backlight for all buttons on the
remote control will increase in five steps.
8.2 On-screen menus
8.2.1 General information
NOTE: All commands inthis section canbe initiated usingthe remote controlor imager unitcontrol software.
The system’s software menus provide the operator with a simple interface to define
system features and enter system constants. Access to the MENU mode is made by
pressing the ENTER button located on the remote control. The two main menus are
shown in the menu bar found at the top of the screen with the currently selected
menu/feature highlighted. Features are presented directly as a command (Freeze or
Change palette for example), while selections that do not directly perform an action,
but open a dialog box allowing further selections to be made, are identifiedby a feature
title followed by three periods (Image... or Date & time... for example). Features that
are not currently available for selection will be shaded in the menu.
The left/right arrow buttons on the remote control are used to move between the different menus, and the up/down arrow buttons are used to move between the menu
features or in dialog boxes. When a menu item is highlighted, pressing the ENTER
button will either activate the feature and exit the menu mode, or open the sub-menu
for further selection. To exit a menu (or the menu mode) press the ENTER button to
accept anychanges, oruse the C button to back out of the menu mode without altering
any of the current settings.
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8.2 – On-screen menus
NOTE: The action to be performed is the one that is displayed in the menu. For example, if the feature
Narrow FOV is listed, the system is currently using the WFOV and the selection will zoom in on the target.
If the system is already using NFOV, the feature would be listed as Wide FOV. Selecting this would return
the system to normal display.
8.2.2 Autofocus
The A button performs an image calibration to correct for image non-uniformities that
arise due to the slightly different gain characteristics that occur from detector to detector within the array.
In IR mode, pressing the A button < 1 second will perform an image calibration. In
both IR and TV mode, pressing the A button > 1 second will perform an auto-focus
sequence. This is the default behavior. The behavior can be inverted by changing
the setting for Nuc button (Setup → Image).
To make it possible for the imager unit to autofocus properly, there are a few things
that the user should think about.
To think about when autofocusing
The area that the imager uses when autofocusing is a 64 × 64 pixel box, centered vertically and horizontally on the screen.
The imager will havedifficulties autofocusing whenthe image haslow contrastsbetween different areas.
To make it possible for theimager to autofocus properly, it isimportant that there are nomoving objects
inside the 64 × 64 pixel box during the autofocus adjustment.
Horizontal or vertical lines in the image should not be parallel to the pixel lines on the screen.
The imager will experience difficulties autofocusing if it is completely out of focus when beginning the
autofocus sequence.
When auto-focusing in NFOV (narrow field-of-view) the distance to target must be more than 15 m
/ 49.2 ft.
When auto-focusing in WFOV (wide field-of-view) the distance to target must be more than 2 m / 6.6 ft.
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8.2 – On-screen menus
8.2.3 Image menu
8.2.3.1 When IR is selected
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Figure 8.1 Image menu when IR is selected
The Image menu is used to define appearance of the system video display. The
up/down arrow buttons are used to move between the different menu features;
pressing the ENTER button will activate the currently highlighted feature, and then
exit the MENU mode. To exit the Image menu without making any changes, press
the C (cancel) button.
8.2.3.1.1 Declutter
The Declutter feature allows the operator to temporarily remove all of the displayed
symbology fromthe systemdisplay. The symbology will return the next time the ENTER
button is pressed.
8.2.3.1.2 Invert palette
Highlighting and pressing enter inverts the palette currently in use, and then exits the
MENU mode.
■ Gray (white hot) to Inv gray (black hot), or back;
■ Rainbow to Inv rainbow, or back;
■ Iron to Inv Iron, or back.
8.2.3.1.3 Change palette
Highlighting andpressing ENTERchanges thepalette currentlyin use,and thenexits
the MENU mode. The palettes will ‘rotate’ from Gray to Rainbow to Iron, and then
back to Gray and start over again. If the palette currently in use is inverted, the newly
selected palette will also be inverted.
8.2.3.1.4 Freeze/Live
Changes the display from live image to frozen image, or back. A frozen image is
identified by the text Frozen in the display.
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8.2 – On-screen menus
8.2.3.1.5 Narrow FoV/Wide FoV
Changes the current field-of-view in use from Wide FoV (normal) to Narrow FoV
(zoomed), or back.
8.2.3.1.6 Man. level/span
When selected, level & span values are locked, and a dialog box is shown at the
bottom left of the display. The left/right arrow buttons are used to select either the
level or span for adjustment, while the up/down arrow buttons adjusts the setting.
Pressing ENTER accepts these setting for the image and removes the control bar.
Pressing the C button will reset the level & span to the previous values. Man. Lev-
el/span can be selected again to continue the adjustments.
NOTE: The system will remain in manual level/span mode until Auto level/span is selected.
8.2.3.1.7 Auto level/span
When selected, the system will automatically select an image enhancement method
for best overall image contrast. The method selected depends on the settings in the
Setup – Image dialog box.
8.2.3.1.8 Power off/Power off
This function switches off the power to the detector module. A test image will be displayed.
8.2.3.1.9 Slave mode on/Slave mode off
When Slave mode on is selected, and the operator switches to TV mode, the same
field of view as in IR mode will be used and the camera will carry out an autofocus
sequence.
8.2.3.2 When TV is selected
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Figure 8.2 Image menu when TV is selected
8.2.3.2.1 Declutter
This is the same function as when IR is selected.
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