FLIR A3 F series, A3 PT series User Manual

User’s manual

FLIR A3xx f series

FLIR A3xx pt series

T559743Publ. No.
a601Revision
English (EN)Language
April 26, 2012Issue date

User’s manual

Publ. No. T559743 Rev. a601 – ENGLISH (EN) – April 26, 2012

Legal disclaimer

All products manufactured by FLIR Systemsarewarranted against defectivematerialsandworkmanship for aperiodof one(1)year from the
delivery date of the original purchase, provided such products have been under normal storage, use and service, and in accordance with
FLIR Systems instruction.

Uncooled handheldinfraredcameras manufactured by FLIRSystems are warranted againstdefectivematerials and workmanship fora period
of two (2) years from the delivery date of the original purchase, provided such products have been under normal storage, use and service,
and in accordance with FLIR Systems instruction, and provided that the camera has been registered within 60 days of original purchase.

Detectors foruncooledhandheld infrared cameras manufacturedbyFLIR Systems are warrantedagainstdefective materials and workmanship
for a period of ten (10) years from the delivery date of the original purchase, provided such products have been under normal storage, use
and service, and in accordance with FLIR Systems instruction, and provided that the camera has been registered within 60 days of original
purchase.

Products which are not manufactured by FLIR Systems but included in systems delivered by FLIR Systems to the original purchaser, carry
the warranty, if any, of the particular supplier only. FLIR Systems has no responsibility whatsoever for such products.

The warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. It is not applicable to any product which has been subjected to
misuse, neglect, accident or abnormal conditions of operation. Expendable parts are excluded from the warranty.

In the case of adefect inaproduct coveredbythis warrantytheproduct must notbe furtherusedin order toprevent additional damage.The
purchaser shall promptly report any defect to FLIR Systems or this warranty will not apply.

FLIR Systems will, at its option, repair or replace any such defective product free of charge if, upon inspection, it proves to be defective in
material or workmanship and provided that it is returned to FLIR Systems within the said one-year period.

FLIR Systems has no other obligation or liability for defects than those set forth above.
No other warranty is expressed or implied. FLIR Systems specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a

particular purpose.
FLIR Systems shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidentalor consequential loss or damage, whether basedon contract, tort

or any other legal theory.
This warranty shall be governed by Swedish law.
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this warranty, shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with

the Rules of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce. The place of arbitration shall be Stockholm. The language to
be used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English.

Copyright

© 2012, FLIRSystems. All rights reservedworldwide. No parts ofthesoftware including source codemaybe reproduced, transmitted, transcribed
or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems.

This documentation must not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or transmitted to any electronic medium or
machine readable form without prior consent, in writing, from FLIR Systems.

Names and marks appearing on the products herein are eitherregistered trademarksor trademarksof FLIR Systems and/or its subsidiaries.
All othertrademarks,trade names or companynames referenced herein areusedfor identification only andarethe property of theirrespective
owners.

Quality assurance

The Quality Management System under which these products are developed and manufactured has been certified in accordance with the
ISO 9001 standard.

FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development; therefore we reserve the right to make changes and improvements on
any of the products described in this manual without prior notice.

Patents

One or several of the following patents or design patents apply to the products and/or features described in this manual:
0002258-2; 000279476-0001; 000439161; 000499579-0001; 000653423; 000726344; 000859020; 000889290; 001106306-0001; 001707738;

001707746; 001707787; 001776519; 0101577-5; 0102150-0; 0200629-4; 0300911-5; 0302837-0; 1144833; 1182246; 1182620; 1188086;
1285345; 1287138; 1299699; 1325808; 1336775; 1365299; 1402918; 1404291; 1678485; 1732314; 200530018812.0; 200830143636.7;
2106017; 235308; 3006596; 3006597; 466540; 483782; 484155; 518836; 60004227.8; 60122153.2; 602004011681.5-08; 6707044; 68657;
7034300; 7110035; 7154093; 7157705; 7237946; 7312822; 7332716; 7336823; 7544944; 75530; 7667198; 7809258; 7826736; D540838;
D549758; D579475; D584755; D599,392; DI6702302-9; DI6703574-4; DI6803572-1; DI6803853-4; DI6903617-9; DM/057692; DM/061609;
Registration Number; ZL00809178.1;ZL01823221.3;ZL01823226.4;ZL02331553.9;ZL02331554.7;ZL200480034894.0;ZL200530120994.2;
ZL200630130114.4; ZL200730151141.4; ZL200730339504.7; ZL200830128581.2; ZL200930190061.9

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Table of contents

11 Warnings & Cautions .....................................................................................................................

52 Notice to user ..................................................................................................................................

73 Customer help ................................................................................................................................

84 Documentation updates .................................................................................................................

95 Important note about this manual .................................................................................................

106 Introduction .....................................................................................................................................

106.1 FLIR A3xx f series .................................................................................................................

116.2 FLIR A3xx pt series ...............................................................................................................

137 Parts lists .........................................................................................................................................

137.1 Packaging contents (FLIR A3xx f series) ..............................................................................

137.2 Packaging contents (FLIR A3xx pt series) ...........................................................................

148 Installation (FLIR A3xx f series) ....................................................................................................

148.1 Installation overview .............................................................................................................

148.2 Installation components .......................................................................................................

158.3 Location considerations .......................................................................................................

158.4 Camera mounting .................................................................................................................

168.5 Prior to cutting/drilling holes ................................................................................................

178.6 Back cover ............................................................................................................................

188.7 Removing the back cover .....................................................................................................

188.8 Connecting power ................................................................................................................

198.9 Video connections ................................................................................................................

198.10 Ethernet connection .............................................................................................................

209 Installation (FLIR A3xx pt series) ..................................................................................................

209.1 Installation overview .............................................................................................................

209.2 Installation components .......................................................................................................

219.3 Location considerations .......................................................................................................

229.4 Camera mounting .................................................................................................................

239.5 Prior to cutting/drilling holes ................................................................................................

249.6 Back cover ............................................................................................................................

259.7 Removing the back cover .....................................................................................................

259.8 Connecting power ................................................................................................................

269.9 Video connections ................................................................................................................

269.10 Ethernet connection .............................................................................................................

269.11 Serial communications overview ..........................................................................................

269.12 Serial connections ................................................................................................................

279.13 Setting configuration dip switches .......................................................................................

2910 Verifying camera operation (FLIR A3xx f series) ........................................................................

2910.1 Power and analog video .......................................................................................................

2910.2 Verify IP Communications ....................................................................................................

3011 Verifying camera operation (FLIR A3xx pt series) ......................................................................

3011.1 Power and analog video .......................................................................................................

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3011.2 Verify IP communications .....................................................................................................

3111.3 FLIR A3xx pt series configuration .........................................................................................

3211.3.1 Set the date and time ............................................................................................

3211.3.2 Serial remote menu ..............................................................................................

3311.3.2.1 Scanlist Serial Control .......................................................................

3411.3.3 Digital video configuration—video IR and video DLTV ........................................

3511.3.4 Analog video configuration—video matrix ...........................................................

3511.3.5 Configuration file ...................................................................................................

3611.3.6 LAN settings ..........................................................................................................

3812 Cleaning the camera ......................................................................................................................

3812.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items ...........................................................................

3912.2 Infrared lens ..........................................................................................................................

4012.3 Infrared detector ...................................................................................................................

4113 Technical data .................................................................................................................................

4214 Pin configurations and schematics ..............................................................................................

4214.1 Pin configuration for camera I/O connector .........................................................................

4314.2 Schematic overview of the camera unit digital I/O ports .....................................................

4414.3 Schematic overview of the A3xx pt board ............................................................................

4515 About FLIR Systems .......................................................................................................................

4615.1 More than just an infrared camera .......................................................................................

4715.2 Sharing our knowledge ........................................................................................................

4715.3 Supporting our customers ...................................................................................................

4715.4 A few images from our facilities ...........................................................................................

4916 Glossary ...........................................................................................................................................

5317 Thermographic measurement techniques ...................................................................................

5317.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................

5317.2 Emissivity ..............................................................................................................................

5417.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample .......................................................................

5417.2.1.1 Step 1: Determining reflected apparent temperature .......................

5617.2.1.2 Step 2: Determining the emissivity ...................................................

5717.3 Reflected apparent temperature ..........................................................................................

5717.4 Distance ................................................................................................................................

5717.5 Relative humidity ..................................................................................................................

5717.6 Other parameters ..................................................................................................................

5818 History of infrared technology ......................................................................................................

6219 Theory of thermography ................................................................................................................

6219.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................

6219.2 The electromagnetic spectrum ............................................................................................

6319.3 Blackbody radiation ..............................................................................................................

6419.3.1 Planck’s law ..........................................................................................................

6519.3.2 Wien’s displacement law ......................................................................................

6719.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law .........................................................................................

6819.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters .......................................................................................

7019.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials .....................................................................................

7220 The measurement formula .............................................................................................................

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7821 Emissivity tables .............................................................................................................................

7821.1 References ............................................................................................................................

7821.2 Important note about the emissivity tables ..........................................................................

7921.3 Tables ....................................................................................................................................

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1 Warnings & Cautions

(Applies only to Class A digital devices.) This equipment generates, uses, and

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can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It
has been tested andfound to complywith the limitsfor a ClassA computing device
pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take
whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
(Applies only to Class B digital devices.) This equipment has been tested and

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found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Theselimits are designedto provide reasonableprotection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and canradiate radiofrequencyenergy and, ifnot installed andused in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in­stallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, whichcan be determinedby turning the equipmentoff and on,the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

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the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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(Applies only to digital devices subject to 15.19/RSS-210.) NOTICE: This device

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complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1 this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2 this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

(Applies only to digital devices subject to 15.21.) NOTICE: Changes or modifica-

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tions made to this equipment not expressly approved by (manufacturer name)
may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
(Applies onlyto digitaldevicessubject to2.1091/2.1093/OETBulletin 65.) Radiofre-

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quency radiation exposure Information: Theradiated output powerof the device
is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device
shall beused in such amanner that the potentialfor human contact duringnormal
operation is minimized.
(Applies only to cameras with laser pointer:) Do not look directly into the laser

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beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
Applies only to cameras with battery:

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Do not disassemble or do a modification to the battery. The battery contains

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safety and protection devices which, if they become damaged, can cause the
battery to become hot, or cause an explosion or an ignition.

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If there is a leak from the battery and the fluid gets into your eyes, do not rub

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your eyes.Flush well withwater and immediatelyget medical care. Thebattery
fluid can cause injury to your eyes if you do not do this.
Do not continue to charge the battery if it does not become charged in the

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specified charging time. If you continue to charge the battery, it can become
hot and cause an explosion or ignition.
Only use the correct equipment to discharge the battery. If you do not use the

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correct equipment, you can decrease the performance or the life cycle of the
battery. If you do not use the correct equipment, an incorrect flow of current
to the battery can occur. This can cause the battery to become hot, or cause
an explosion and injury to persons.

Make sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and
warning labelson containersbeforeyou usea liquid: theliquids can bedangerous.
If mounting the A3xx pt/A3xx f series camera on a pole, tower or any elevated lo­cation, use industry standard safe practices to avoid injuries.

Do not point theinfrared camera (withor without the lens cover)at intensive energy
sources, for example devices that emit laser radiation, or the sun. This can have
an unwanted effect on the accuracy of the camera. It can also cause damage to
the detector in the camera.
Do not use the camera in a temperature higher than +50°C (+122°F), unless
specified otherwise in the user documentation. High temperatures can cause
damage to the camera.
(Applies only to cameras with laser pointer:) Protect the laser pointer with the
protective cap when you do not operate the laser pointer.
Applies only to cameras with battery:

Do not attach the batteries directly to a car’s cigarette lighter socket, unless a

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specific adapter for connecting the batteries to a cigarette lighter socket is
provided by FLIR Systems.
Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery

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to each other with a metal object (such as wire).
Do not get water or salt water on the battery, or permit the battery to get wet.

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Do not make holes in the battery with objects. Do not hit the battery with a

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hammer. Do not step on the battery, or apply strong impacts or shocks to it.
Do not put thebatteries inor near a fire, orinto direct sunlight. When thebattery

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becomes hot, the built-in safety equipment becomes energized and can stop
the battery charging process. If the battery becomes hot, damage can occur
to the safety equipment and this can cause more heat, damage or ignition of
the battery.
Do not put the battery on a fire or increase the temperature of the battery with

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heat.
Do not put the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high-temperature loca-

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tions.
Do not solder directly onto the battery.

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Do not use the battery if, when you use, charge, or store the battery, there is

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an unusual smell fromthe battery,the battery feelshot, changes color, changes
shape, or is in an unusual condition. Contact your sales office if one or more
of these problems occurs.
Only use a specified battery charger when you charge the battery.

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The temperature range through which you can charge the battery is ±0°C to

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+45°C (+32°F to +113°F), unless specified otherwise in the user documenta­tion. If you charge the battery at temperatures out of this range, it can cause
the battery to become hot or to break. It can also decrease the performance
or the life cycle of the battery.
The temperature range through which you can dischargethe battery is −15°C

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to +50°C (+5°F to +122°F), unless specified otherwise in the user documen­tation. Use of the battery out of this temperature range can decrease the per­formance or the life cycle of the battery.
When the battery is worn, apply insulation to the terminals with adhesive tape

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or similar materials before you discard it.
Remove any water or moisture on the battery before you install it.

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Do not apply solvents or similar liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items.

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This can cause damage.
Be careful when you cleanthe infraredlens. The lens has a delicate anti-reflective

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coating.
Do not clean the infrared lens too vigorously. This can damage the anti-reflective

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coating.
In furnace and other high-temperature applications,you mustmount aheatshield

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on the camera. Using the camera in furnace and other high-temperature applica­tions without a heatshield can cause damage to the camera.
(Applies only to cameras with an automatic shutter that can be disabled.) Do not

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disable the automatic shutter in the camera for a prolonged time period (typically
max. 30 minutes). Disabling the shutter for a longer time period may harm, or ir­reparably damage, the detector.
The encapsulationratingis valid onlywhen all openings onthe camera are sealed

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with their designated covers, hatches, or caps. This includes, but is not limited
to, compartments for data storage, batteries, and connectors.
(Applies only to FLIR A3xx f/A3xx pt series cameras.)

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Except as described in this manual,do notopen the FLIR A3xx pt/A3xx f series

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camera for any reason. Disassembly of the camera (including removal of the
cover) can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty.
Do not to leave fingerprints on the FLIR A3xx pt/A3xxf seriescamera’s infrared

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optics.
The FLIR A3xx pt/A3xx f series camera requires a power supply of 24 VDC.

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Operating the camera outside of the specified input voltage range or the
specified operating temperature range can cause permanent damage.
When lifting the FLIR A3xx pt series camera use the camera body and base,

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not the tubes.

(Applies onlyto FLIR GF309 cameras.) CAUTION: The exceptionallywide temper-

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ature range of the FLIR GF309 infrared camera is designed for performing highly
accurate electricaland mechanical inspectionsand can also “see throughflames”
for inspectinggas-fired furnaces, chemicalheaters and coal-firedboilers.IN ORDER
TO DERIVEACCURATE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS INTHESEENVIRON­MENTS THE GF309OPERATOR MUST HAVE A STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF
RADIOMETRIC FUNDAMENTALS AS WELL AS THE PRODUCTS AND CONDI­TIONS OF COMBUSTION THAT IMPACT REMOTE TEMPERATURE MEASURE­MENT. The InfraredTraining Center(itc) offers awide range ofworld class infrared

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training for thermography professionals including GF309 operators. For more in­formation about obtaining the training and certification you require, contact your
FLIR sales representative or itc at www.infraredtraining.com.

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2 Notice to user

Typographical
conventions

User-to-user
forums

Calibration

Accuracy

Disposal of
electronic waste

This manual uses the following typographical conventions:

Semibold is used for menu names, menu commands and labels, and buttons in

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dialog boxes.
Italic is used for important information.

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Monospace is used for code samples.

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UPPER CASE is used for names on keys and buttons.

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Exchange ideas,problems, and infraredsolutions with fellowthermographers around
the world in our user-to-user forums. To go to the forums, visit:

http://www.infraredtraining.com/community/boards/

(This notice only applies to cameras with measurement capabilities.)
We recommend that you send in the camera for calibration once a year. Contact

your local sales office for instructions on where to send the camera.

(This notice only applies to cameras with measurement capabilities.)
For very accurate results, we recommend that you wait 5 minutes after you have

started the camera before measuring a temperature.
For cameras where the detector is cooled by a mechanical cooler, this time period

excludes the time it takes to cool down the detector.

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As with most electronic products, this equipment must be disposed of in an environ­mentally friendlyway, and in accordancewith existingregulationsfor electronicwaste.

Please contact your FLIR Systems representative for more details.

Training

Additional license
information

To read about infrared training, visit:

http://www.infraredtraining.com

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http://www.irtraining.com

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http://www.irtraining.eu

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This license permits the user to install and use the software on any compatible
computer, provided the software is used on a maximum of two (2) computers at the
same time (for example, one laptop computer for on-site data acquisition, and one
desktop computer for analysis in the office).

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2 – Notice to user

One (1) back-up copy of the software may also be made for archive purposes.

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3 Customer help

General

Submitting a
question

Downloads

For customer help, visit:
http://support.flir.com

To submit a question to the customer help team, you must be a registered user. It
only takes a fewminutes to registeronline. If you only wantto search the knowledge­base for existing questions and answers, you do not need to be a registered user.

When you want to submit a question, makesure thatyou have the following informa­tion to hand:

The camera model

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The camera serial number

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The communication protocol, or method, between the camera and your PC (for

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example, HDMI, Ethernet, USB™, or FireWire™)
Operating system on your PC

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Microsoft®Office version

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Full name, publication number, and revision number of the manual

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On the customer help site you can also download the following:

Firmware updates for your infrared camera

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Program updates for your PC software

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User documentation

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Application stories

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Technical publications

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4 Documentation updates

General

Our manuals are updated several times per year, and we also issue product-critical
notifications of changes on a regular basis.

To access the latest manuals and notifications, go to the Download tab at:
http://support.flir.com
It only takes a few minutes to register online. In the download area you will also find

the latest releases of manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our
historical and obsolete products.

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5 Important note about this manual

General

NOTE

FLIR Systems issues generic manuals that cover several cameras within a model
line.

This means that this manual may contain descriptions and explanations that do not
apply to your particular camera model.

FLIR Systemsreserves therightto discontinuemodels,software, parts oraccessories,
and other items, or to change specifications and/or functionality at any time without
prior notice.

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6 Introduction

6.1 FLIR A3xx f series

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Figure 6.1 FLIR A3xx f series

The main purpose of FLIR A3xx f series is, by adding the housing, to increase the
environmental specification of the standard FLIR A3xxseries to IP 66 without affecting
any of the features available in the camera itself.

The built-in FLIR A3xx f series camera offers an affordable and accurate temperature
measurement solution for anyone who needs to solve problems that do not call for
the highest speed or reaction and who uses a PC. Due to to its composite video
output, it is also an excellent choice for thermal image automationapplications, where
you can utilize its unique properties such as looking through steam.

Key features:

■ MPEG-4 streaming

■ PoE (Power over Ethernet)

■ Built-in web server

■ General purpose I/O

■ 100 Mbps Ethernet (100 m cable, wireless, fiber, etc.)

■ Synchronization through SNTP

■ Composite video output

■ Multi-camera utility software: FLIR IP Config and FLIR IR Monitor included

■ Open and well-described TCP/IP protocol for control and set-up

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■ 16-bit 320 × 240 images @ 3 Hz, radiometric

■ Multi-camera software: FLIR Sensor Manager allows users to manage and control

a FLIR A3xx f series camera in a TCP/IP network.

Typical applications:

■ Fire prevention, critical vessel monitoring, and power utility asset management

■ Volume-oriented industrial control (multi-camera installation is possible)

6.2 FLIR A3xx pt series

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Figure 6.2 FLIR A3xx pt series

The FLIR A3xx pt series offers an affordable solution for anyone who needs to solve
problems that need built in “smartness” such as analysis and alarm functionality. The
FLIR A3xx pt series has all the necessary features and functions to build distributed
single- or multi-camera solutions to cover large areas to monitor such as in coal pile
monitoring, sub-station monitoring utilizing standard Ethernet hardwareand software
protocols.

The FLIR A3xx pt series precision pan/tilt mechanism gives operators accurate
pointing control while providing fully programmable scan patterns, radarslew-to-cue,
and slew-to-alarm functionality.

Multi-sensor configurations also include a day/night 36× zoom color CCD camera
on the same pan/tilt package.

Key features:

■ Built-in extensive analysis functionality.

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■ Extensive alarm functionality, as a function of analysis and more.

■ H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG streaming.

■ Built-in web server.

■ 100 Mbps Ethernet (100 m cable, wireless, fiber, etc.).

■ Composite video output.

■ Precise pan/tilt mechanism.

■ Daylight camera.

■ IP66

■ IP control, the FLIR A3xx pt series can be integrated in any existing TCP/IP network

and controlled over a PC.

■ Serial control interface, use Pelco D or Bosch commands over RS-232, RS-422 or

RS-485 to a remotely control the FLIR A3xx pt series.

■ Multi-camera software: FLIR Sensor Manager allows users to manage and control

a FLIR A3xx pt series camera in a TCP/IP network.

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7 Parts lists

7.1 Packaging contents (FLIR A3xx f series)

■ Cardboard box

■ Infrared camera with lens and environmental housing

■ Calibration certificate

■ Downloads brochure

■ FLIR Sensor Manager CD-ROM

■ Lens cap

■ Printed Getting Started Guide

■ Printed Important Information Guide

■ Service & training brochure

■ Small accessories kit

■ User documentation CD-ROM

■ FLIR Tools & Utilities CD-ROM

■ Registration card

NOTE: FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accessories, and other items, or
to change specifications at any time without prior notice.

7.2 Packaging contents (FLIR A3xx pt series)

■ Cardboard box

■ Pan & tilt head with infrared camera, including lens and visual camera

■ Calibration certificate

■ Downloads brochure

■ FLIR Sensor Manager CD-ROM

■ Lens cap

■ Printed Getting Started Guide

■ Printed Important Information Guide

■ Service & training brochure

■ Small accessories kit

■ User documentation CD-ROM

■ FLIR Tools & Utilities CD-ROM

■ Registration card

NOTE: FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accessories, and other items, or
to change specifications at any time without prior notice.

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8 Installation (FLIR A3xx f series)

8.1 Installation overview

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Figure 8.1 FLIR A3xx f series

The FLIR A3xx f series camera is an infrared thermal imaging camera intended for
outdoor applications, and can be installed in a fixed location or on a pan/tilt mecha­nism.

The FLIR A3xx f series camera is intended to be mounted on a medium-duty fixed
pedestal mount or wall mount commonly used in the CCTV industry. Cables will exit
from the back of the camera housing. The mount must support up to 30 lbs. (15 kg).

The FLIR A3xx f series is both an analog camera and an IP camera. The video from
the camera can be viewed over a traditional analog video network, and it can be
viewed by streaming it over an IP network using MPEG-4 encoding. Analog video will
require a connection to a video monitor or an analog matrix/switch. The IP video will
require a connection to an Ethernet network switch, and a computer with the appro­priate software for viewing the video.

The camera can be controlled through either serial or IP communications.
The camera operates on 12/24 VDC.
In order to access the electrical connections and install the cables, it is necessary to

temporarily remove the back cover of the camera housing.

8.2 Installation components

The FLIR A3xx pt series camera includes these standard components:

■ Cardboard box

■ Infrared camera with lens and environmental housing

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■ Calibration certificate

■ Downloads brochure

■ FLIR Sensor Manager CD-ROM

■ Lens cap

■ Printed Getting Started Guide

■ Printed Important Information Guide

■ Service & training brochure

■ Small accessories kit

■ User documentation CD-ROM

■ FLIR Tools & Utilities CD-ROM

■ Registration card

The installer will need to supply the following items; the lengths are specific to the
installation.

■ Electrical wire, for system power; up to 100′ (3-conductor, shielded, gauge deter-

mined by cable length and supply voltage.

■ Camera grounding strap

■ Coaxial RG59U video cables (BNC connector at the camera end) for analog video

■ Shielded Category 6 Ethernet cable for control and streaming video over an IP

network; and also for software upgrades.

■ Optional serial cable for serial communications

■ Miscellaneous electrical hardware, connectors, and tools

8.3 Location considerations

The camera will require connections for power, communications (IP Ethernet, and/or
RS232/RS422}, and video.

NOTE: Install all cameraswith an easilyaccessible Ethernet connectionto support futuresoftware upgrades.

Ensure that cable distances do not exceed the Referenced Standard specifications
and adhere to all local and Industry Standards, Codes, and Best Practices.

8.4 Camera mounting

FLIR A3xx f series cameras must be mounted upright on top of the mounting surface,
with the base below the camera. The unit shall not be hung upside down.

The FLIR A3xx f series camera can be secured to the mount with three to five 1/4″-20
bolts or studs as shown below.

Once the mounting location has been selected, verify both sides of the mounting
surface are accessible.

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Figure 8.2 FLIR A3xx f series camera mounting (mm)

NOTE: If the camera is to be mounted on a pole or tower or other hard-to-reach location, connect and

operate the camera as a bench test at ground level prior to mounting the camera in its final location.

Use a thread locking compound such as Loctite 242 or equivalent with all metal to
metal threaded connections.

Using the template supplied with the camera as a guide, mark the location of the
holes for mounting the camera.

If the template is printed, be sure it is printed to scale so the dimensions are correct.
Once the holes are drilled in the mounting surface, install three (3) to five (5) 1/4″-20

bolts or threaded studs into the base of the camera with thread-locking compound.

8.5 Prior to cutting/drilling holes

When selectinga mountinglocation forthe FLIRA3xx fseries camera,consider cable
lengths and cable routing. Ensure the cables are long enough, given the proposed
mounting locations and cable routing requirements, and route the cables before you
install the components.

Use cables that have sufficient dimensions to ensure safety (for power cables) and
adequate signal strength (for video and communications).

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8.6 Back cover

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Breather valve1

Ground lug2

Shipping plug3

Shipping plug4

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Mounting screw (×4)5

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The FLIR A3xx f series camera comes with two 3/4″ NPT cable glands, each with a
three hole gland seal insert. Cables may be between 0.23″ to 0.29″ OD. Typically up
to five cables may be needed. Plugs are required for any insert hole(s) not being
used.

If non-standard cable diameters are used, you may need to locate or fabricate the
appropriate insert to fit the desired cable. FLIR Systems does not provide cable gland
inserts other than what is supplied with the system.

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NOTE: Insert the cables through the cable glands on the enclosure before terminating and connecting
them. (In general, the terminated connectors will not fit through the cable gland.) If a terminated cable is
required, you can make a clean and singular cut in the gland seal to install the cable into the gland seal.

Proper installation of cable sealing glands and use of appropriate elastomer inserts
is critical to long term reliability. Cables enter the camera mount enclosure through
liquid-tight compressionglands. Be sure to insert the cables through the cable glands
on the enclosure before terminating and connecting them (the connectors will not fit
through the cable gland). Leave the gland nuts loosened until all cable installation
has been completed. Inspect and install gland fittings in the back cover with suitable
leak sealant and tighten to ensure water tight fittings. Teflon tape or pipe sealant (i.e.
DuPont RectorSeal T™) are suitable for this purpose.

8.7 Removing the back cover

Use a 3 mm hex key to loosen the screws, exposing the connections at the back of
the camera enclosure. There is a grounding wire connected between the case and
the back cover as shown.

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Figure 8.3 1: Camera power; 2: Camera heater; 3: Video; 4: I/O ports; 5: Ethernet

8.8 Connecting power

The camera itself does not have an on/off switch. Generally the FLIR A3xx f series
camera will be connected to a circuit breaker and the circuit breaker will be used to
apply or remove power to the camera. If power is supplied to it, the camera will be in
one of two modes: Booting Up or Powered On.

The power cable supplied by the installer must use wires that are sufficient size gauge
(16 AWG recommended) for the supply voltage and length of the cable run, to ensure
adequate current carrying capacity. Always follow local building codes.

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Ensure the camera is properly grounded. Typical to good grounding practices, the
camera chassisground should be provided using the lowest resistance path possible.
FLIR Systems requires using a grounding strap anchored to the grounding lug on
the back plate of the camera housing and connected to the nearest earth-grounding
point.

NOTE: The terminal blocks for power connections will accept a maximum 16 AWG wire size.

8.9 Video connections

The analog video connection on the back of the camera is a BNC connector. The
camera also provides an RCA video connector that can be used to temporarily mon­itor the video output, without disconnecting the BNC connection.

The video cable used should be rated as RG59U or better to ensure a quality video
signal.

8.10 Ethernet connection

The cable gland seal is designed for use with Shielded Category 6 Ethernet cable.

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9.1 Installation overview

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Figure 9.1 FLIR A3xx pt series

The FLIR A3xx pt series camera is a multi-sensor camera system on apan/tilt platform.
Combinations ofan infraredthermal imagingcamera anda visible-lightvideo camera
are intended for outdoor installations.

The FLIR A3xx pt series camera is intended to be mounted on a medium-duty fixed
pedestal mount or wall mount commonly used in the CCTV industry. Cables will exit
from the back of the camera housing. The mount must support up to 45 lbs. (20 kg).

The FLIR A3xx pt series camera is both an analog and an IP camera. The video from
the camera can be viewed over a traditional analog video network or it can be viewed
by streaming it over an IP network using MPEG-4, M-JPEG and H.264 encoding.
Analog video will require a connection to a video monitor or an analog matrix/switch.
The IP video will require a connection to an Ethernet network switch, and a computer
with the appropriate software for viewing the video stream.

The camera can be controlled through either serial or IP communications.
The camera operates on 12/24 VDC.
In order to access the electrical connections and install the cables, it is necessary to

temporarily remove the back cover of the camera housing.

9.2 Installation components

The FLIR A3xx pt series camera includes these standard components:

■ Cardboard box

■ Pan & tilt head with infrared camera, including lens and visual camera

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■ Calibration certificate

■ Downloads brochure

■ FLIR Sensor Manager CD-ROM

■ Lens cap

■ Printed Getting Started Guide

■ Printed Important Information Guide

■ Service & training brochure

■ Small accessories kit

■ User documentation CD-ROM

■ FLIR Tools & Utilities CD-ROM

■ Registration card

The installer will need to supply the following items; the lengths are specific to the
installation.

■ Electrical wire, for system power

■ Camera grounding strap

■ Coaxial RG59U video cables (BNC connector at the camera end) for analog video

■ Shielded Category 6 Ethernet cable for control and streaming video over an IP

network; and also for software upgrades

■ Optional serial cable for serial communications

■ Miscellaneous electrical hardware, connectors, and tools

9.3 Location considerations

The camera will require connections for power, communications (IP Ethernet, and/or
RS232/RS422), and video (two video connections may be required for analog video
installations).

NOTE: Install all cameraswith an easilyaccessible Ethernet connectionto support futuresoftware upgrades.

Ensure that cable distances do not exceed the Referenced Standard specifications
and adhere to all local and Industry Standards, Codes, and Best Practices.

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Figure 9.2 FLIR A3xx pt series exclusion zone. Height 480 mm (18.9″), diameter 740 mm (29.1″).

9.4 Camera mounting

FLIR A3xx pt series cameras must be mounted upright on top of the mounting surface,
with the base below the camera. The unit should not be hung upside down.

The FLIR A3xx pt series camera can be secured to the mount with four 5/16″ or M8
bolts, as shown below.

Once the mounting location has been selected, verify both sides of the mounting
surface are accessible.

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