FLIR A615, A655sc User Manual
User’s manual
FLIR A6xx series
User’s manual
FLIR A6xx series
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Table of contents
1 Legal disclaimer ....... ....... ....... .......................... ....... ....... ....... ............ 1
1.1 Legal disclaimer .......................................................................1
1.2 Usage statistics ........................................................................ 1
1.3 Changes to registry ................................................................... 1
1.4 U.S. Government Regulations...................................................... 1
1.5 Copyright ................................................................................1
1.6 Quality assurance .....................................................................2
1.7 Patents...................................................................................2
1.8 EULA Terms ............................................................................ 2
2 Safety information .... ....... ....... .......................... ....... ....... ....... ............ 4
3 Notice to user .... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... ....... ..... .. ....5
3.1 User-to-user forums .................................................................. 5
3.2 Calibration...............................................................................5
3.3 Accuracy ................................................................................ 5
3.4 Disposal of electronic waste ........................................................5
3.5 Training ..................................................................................5
3.6 Documentation updates ............................................................. 5
3.7 Important note about this manual..................................................5
3.8 Note about authoritative versions..................................................5
4 Customer help ....... ....... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ..............6
4.1 General ..................................................................................6
4.2 Submitting a question ................................................................ 6
4.3 Downloads ..............................................................................7
5 Installation (FLIR A6xx cameras) .......................... ....... ....... ................. 8
5.1 General information...................................................................8
5.1.1 Explanation................................................................... 8
5.1.2 Default installation paths ..................................................8
5.2 System requirements.................................................................8
5.2.1 Operating system ...........................................................8
5.2.2 Hardware ..................................................................... 8
5.2.3 Software ...................................................................... 8
5.2.4 More information ............................................................ 8
5.3 Installation...............................................................................9
5.3.1 General........................................................................9
5.3.2 Procedure .................................................................... 9
6 Installation (FLIR A6xx sc cameras) ..... .......................... ....... ....... ...... 10
7 Quick start guide ..... ....... ....... ....... ....... .......................... ....... ....... .... 11
7.1 Quick start guide, FLIR A6xx series ............................................ 11
7.1.1 Download FLIR Tools.................................................... 11
7.2 Quick start guide, FLIR A6xx sc series......................................... 11
8 List of accessories and services . ....... .......................... ....... ....... ....... 12
9 Mechanical installation ... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... .......................... .... 13
9.1 Mounting interfaces................................................................. 13
9.2 Notes on permanent installation ................................................. 13
9.3 Vibrations.............................................................................. 13
9.4 Further information.................................................................. 13
9.5 Cable strain relief .................................................................... 13
10 Mounting and removing lenses ... ....... .......................... ....... ....... ....... 15
10.1 Removing an infrared lens ........................................................ 15
10.2 Procedure ............................................................................. 15
10.3 Mounting an infrared lens ......................................................... 15
10.3.1 Procedure .................................................................. 15
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11 Connectors, controls, and indicators .... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ..... ..... 16
11.1 Explanation ........................................................................... 16
12 Example system overviews... ............ ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ..... ....... . 17
12.1 FLIR A6xx series .................................................................... 17
12.1.1 Figure........................................................................ 17
12.1.2 Explanation................................................................. 17
12.1.3 Figure........................................................................ 18
12.1.4 Explanation................................................................. 18
12.1.5 Figure........................................................................ 18
12.1.6 Explanation................................................................. 19
12.2 FLIR A6xx sc series................................................................. 19
12.2.1 Figure........................................................................ 19
12.2.2 Explanation................................................................. 19
13 Digital I/O functionality... ....... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ..... 20
13.1 FLIR A615 and A655sc ............................................................ 20
14 Technical data . ....... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ................... 21
14.1 Online field-of-view calculator .................................................... 21
14.2 Note about technical data ......................................................... 21
14.3 Note about authoritative versions................................................ 21
14.4 FLIR A615 15° ....................................................................... 22
14.5 FLIR A615 25° ....................................................................... 26
14.6 FLIR A615 45° ....................................................................... 30
14.7 FLIR A615 7° ......................................................................... 34
14.8 FLIR A615 windowing 80°......................................................... 38
14.9 FLIR A655sc 15° .................................................................... 42
14.10 FLIR A655sc 25° .................................................................... 46
14.11 FLIR A655sc 45° .................................................................... 50
14.12 FLIR A655sc 7° ...................................................................... 54
14.13 FLIR A655sc 80° .................................................................... 58
15 Pin configurations and schematics..................... ....... ....... ....... .......... 62
15.1 Pin configuration for camera I/O connector ................................... 62
15.2 LED indicators ....................................................................... 62
16 Mechanical drawings .. ....... ....... ....... ................... ....... ....... ....... ........ 63
17 CE Declaration of conformity ................... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ..... . 73
18 Network troubleshooting..................... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ..... ..... 75
19 Digital I/O connection diagrams . ....... ................... ....... ....... ....... ........ 76
20 Cleaning the camera ..... ....... ............ ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ..... .. ..... . 78
20.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items..................................... 78
20.1.1 Liquids....................................................................... 78
20.1.2 Equipment.................................................................. 78
20.1.3 Procedure .................................................................. 78
20.2 Infrared lens .......................................................................... 78
20.2.1 Liquids....................................................................... 78
20.2.2 Equipment.................................................................. 78
20.2.3 Procedure .................................................................. 78
20.3 Infrared detector ..................................................................... 78
20.3.1 General...................................................................... 78
20.3.2 Procedure .................................................................. 79
21 About FLIR Systems ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... .......................... ....... .... 80
21.1 More than just an infrared camera .............................................. 81
21.2 Sharing our knowledge ............................................................ 81
21.3 Supporting our customers......................................................... 81
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22 Glossary ..... .......................... ....... ....... .......................... ....... ....... ... 83
23 Thermographic measurement techniques .... ..... ....... ....... ....... ....... ..... 86
23.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 86
23.2 Emissivity.............................................................................. 86
23.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample.................................... 86
23.3 Reflected apparent temperature ................................................. 89
23.4 Distance ............................................................................... 90
23.5 Relative humidity .................................................................... 90
23.6 Other parameters.................................................................... 90
24 History of infrared technology... ....... ....... ....... ................... ....... ....... .. 91
25 Theory of thermography ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... . 94
25.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 94
25.2 The electromagnetic spectrum................................................... 94
25.3 Blackbody radiation................................................................. 94
25.3.1 Planck’s law ................................................................ 95
25.3.2 Wien’s displacement law................................................ 96
25.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law ................................................. 97
25.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters ................................................. 98
25.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials........................................... 100
26 The measurement formula. ....... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... 101
27 Emissivity tables .. ....... .......................... ....... ....... .......................... 105
27.1 References.......................................................................... 105
27.2 Tables ................................................................................ 105
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Legal disclaimer
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1.1 Legal disclaimer
All products manufactured by FLIR Systems are warranted against defective materials
and workmanship for a period of 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.
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 a defect in a product covered by this warranty the product must not be further used in order to prevent 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 im-
plied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
FLIR Systems shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequen-
tial loss or damage, whether based on 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.
1.2 Usage statistics
FLIR Systems reserves the right to gather anonymous usage statistics to help maintain
and improve the quality of our software and services.
1.3 Changes to registry
The registry entry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
\LmCompatibilityLevel will be automatically changed to level 2 if the FLIR Camera Monitor service detects a FLIR camera connected to the computer with a USB cable. The
modification will only be executed if the camera device implements a remote network
service that supports network logons.
1.4 U.S. Government Regulations
This product may be subject to U.S. Export Regulations. Please send any inquiries to exportquestions@flir.com.
1.5 Copyright
© 2016, FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of the software including source code may be 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.
The 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.
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Legal disclaimer1
Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of FLIR Systems and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, trade names
or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective owners.
1.6 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 without prior notice.
1.7 Patents
One or several of the following patents and/or design patents may apply to the products
and/or features. Additional pending patents and/or pending design patents may also
apply.
000279476-0001; 000439161; 000499579-0001; 000653423; 000726344; 000859020;
001106306-0001; 001707738; 001707746; 001707787; 001776519; 001954074;
002021543; 002058180; 002249953; 002531178; 0600574-8; 1144833; 1182246;
1182620; 1285345; 1299699; 1325808; 1336775; 1391114; 1402918; 1404291;
1411581; 1415075; 1421497; 1458284; 1678485; 1732314; 2106017; 2107799;
2381417; 3006596; 3006597; 466540; 483782; 484155; 4889913; 5177595;
60122153.2; 602004011681.5-08; 6707044; 68657; 7034300; 7110035; 7154093;
7157705; 7237946; 7312822; 7332716; 7336823; 7544944; 7667198; 7809258 B2;
7826736; 8,153,971; 8,823,803; 8,853,631; 8018649 B2; 8212210 B2; 8289372;
8354639 B2; 8384783; 8520970; 8565547; 8595689; 8599262; 8654239; 8680468;
8803093; D540838; D549758; D579475; D584755; D599,392; D615,113; D664,580;
D664,581; D665,004; D665,440; D677298; D710,424 S; D718801; DI6702302-9;
DI6903617-9; DI7002221-6; DI7002891-5; DI7002892-3; DI7005799-0; DM/057692;
DM/061609; EP 2115696 B1; EP2315433; SE 0700240-5; US 8340414 B2; ZL
201330267619.5; ZL01823221.3; ZL01823226.4; ZL02331553.9; ZL02331554.7;
ZL200480034894.0; ZL200530120994.2; ZL200610088759.5; ZL200630130114.4;
ZL200730151141.4; ZL200730339504.7; ZL200820105768.8; ZL200830128581.2;
ZL200880105236.4; ZL200880105769.2; ZL200930190061.9; ZL201030176127.1;
ZL201030176130.3; ZL201030176157.2; ZL201030595931.3; ZL201130442354.9;
ZL201230471744.3; ZL201230620731.8.
1.8 EULATerms
• You have acquired a device (“INFRARED CAMERA”) that includes software licensed
by FLIR Systems AB from Microsoft Licensing, GP or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials,
and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All
rights reserved.
• IF YOU DO NOTAGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”), DO
NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY CONTACT FLIR Systems AB FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED DEVICE(S) FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO
THIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).
• GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following license:
◦ You may use the SOFTWARE only on the DEVICE.
◦ NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT. FLIR Sys-
tems AB HAS INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE
IN THE DEVICE, AND MS HAS RELIED UPON FLIR Systems AB TO CONDUCT
SUFFICIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE
FOR SUCH USE.
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◦ NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE is provided “AS IS”
and with all faults. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, AND EFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF NEGLIGENCE)
IS WITH YOU. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTYAGAINST INTERFERENCE
WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT.
IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE DEVICE OR
THE SOFTWARE, THOSE WARRANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE FROM, AND
ARE NOT BINDING ON, MS.
◦ No Liability for Certain Damages. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, MS SHALL
HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY
EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT
SHALL MS BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S.$250.00).
◦ Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You
may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and
only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.
◦ SOFTWARE TRANSFER ALLOWED BUT WITH RESTRICTIONS. You may per-
manently transfer rights under this EULA only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, and only if the recipient agrees to this EULA. If the SOFTWARE
is an upgrade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE.
◦ EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is subject to U.S.
export jurisdiction. You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE, including the U.S. Export Administration
Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.
S. and other governments. For additional information see http://www.microsoft.
com/exporting/.
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Safety information
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WARNING
Make sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and warning labels on containers before you use a liquid. The liquids can be dangerous. Injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Do not point the infrared camera (with or without the lens cover) at strong energy sources, for example,
devices that cause 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.
CAUTION
Do not use the camera in temperatures more than +50°C (+122°F), unless other information is specified
in the user documentation or technical data. High temperatures can cause damage to the camera.
CAUTION
Do not apply solvents or equivalent liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Be careful when you clean the infrared lens. The lens has an anti-reflective coating which is easily damaged. Damage to the infrared lens can occur.
CAUTION
Do not use too much force to clean the infrared lens. This can cause damage to the anti-reflective
coating.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with an automatic shutter that can be disabled.
Do not disable the automatic shutter in the camera for a long time period (a maximum of 30 minutes is
typical). If you disable the shutter for a longer time period, damage to the detector can occur.
NOTE
The encapsulation rating is only applicable when all the openings on the camera are sealed with their
correct covers, hatches, or caps. This includes the compartments for data storage, batteries, and
connectors.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras where you can remove the lens and expose the infrared detector.
Do not use the pressurized air from the pneumatic air systems in a workshop when you remove dust
from the detector. The air contains oil mist to lubricate the pneumatic tools and the pressure is too high.
Damage to the detector can occur.
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Notice to user
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3.1 User-to-user forums
Exchange ideas, problems, and infrared solutions with fellow thermographers around the
world in our user-to-user forums. To go to the forums, visit:
http://www.infraredtraining.com/community/boards/
3.2 Calibration
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.
3.3 Accuracy
For very accurate results, we recommend that you wait 5 minutes after you have started
the camera before measuring a temperature.
3.4 Disposal of electronic waste
As with most electronic products, this equipment must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way, and in accordance with existing regulations for electronic waste.
Please contact your FLIR Systems representative for more details.
3.5 Training
To read about infrared training, visit:
• http://www.infraredtraining.com
• http://www.irtraining.com
• http://www.irtraining.eu
3.6 Documentation updates
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.
3.7 Important note about this manual
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.
3.8 Note about authoritative versions
The authoritative version of this publication is English. In the event of divergences due to
translation errors, the English text has precedence.
Any late changes are first implemented in English.
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Customer help
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4.1 General
For customer help, visit:
http://support.flir.com
4.2 Submitting a question
To submit a question to the customer help team, you must be a registered user. It only
takes a few minutes to register online. If you only want to search the knowledgebase for
existing questions and answers, you do not need to be a registered user.
When you want to submit a question, make sure that you have the following information
to hand:
• The camera model
• The camera serial number
• The communication protocol, or method, between the camera and your device (for example, HDMI, Ethernet, USB, or FireWire)
• Device type (PC/Mac/iPhone/iPad/Android device, etc.)
• Version of any programs from FLIR Systems
• Full name, publication number, and revision number of the manual
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4.3 Downloads
On the customer help site you can also download the following, when applicable for the
product:
• Firmware updates for your infrared camera.
• Program updates for your PC/Mac software.
• Freeware and evaluation versions of PC/Mac software.
• User documentation for current, obsolete, and historical products.
• Mechanical drawings (in *.dxf and *.pdf format).
• Cad data models (in *.stp format).
• Application stories.
• Technical datasheets.
• Product catalogs.
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Installation (FLIR A6xx cameras)
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5.1 General information
5.1.1 Explanation
The following programs are included on the ThermoVision System Tools & Utilities application CD:
• FLIR IP Config: A set-up and configuration program to detect and find FLIR automation and science cameras on a network and automatically assign or manually set IP
addresses.
• FLIR IR Monitor: A program to control FLIR automation and science cameras on a
network. You typically use FLIR IR Monitor to change camera settings, lay out measurement tools on the screen, set up alarms, etc.
• FLIR IR Camera Player: A PC-based remote control and video player for infrared cameras from FLIR Systems.
• A link to a web installation of FLIR Axxx Control & Image Interfaces: An installation
that includes Interface Control Documents (ICDs), user documentation, and Ccode
examples. We recommend that you read the documentation.
5.1.2 Default installation paths
• C:\Program Files\FLIR Systems\FLIR IP Config
• C:\Program Files\FLIR Systems\FLIR IR Monitor
• C:\Program Files\FLIR Systems\FLIR IR Camera Player
• C:\Program Files\FLIR Systems\AXXX Control & Image Interfaces
Note Functionality in the PC programs is dependent on the camera model.
5.2 System requirements
5.2.1 Operating system
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional, with Service Pack 2 (SP2).
• Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit.
• Microsoft Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit.
5.2.2 Hardware
• Personal computer with a 2 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor.
• 1 GB of RAM or more.
• 20 GB of hard disk space.
• Super VGA (1024 × 768) or higher-resolution monitor.
• Support for DirectX 9 graphics with:
◦ WDDM driver
◦ 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)
◦ Pixel Shader 2.0 (in hardware)
◦ 32 bits per pixel.
• DVD-ROM drive.
• Audio output.
• Keyboard and Microsoft mouse, or a compatible pointing device.
5.2.3 Software
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later.
5.2.4 More information
For specific information about system requirements for the operating systems mentioned
above, visit http://www.microsoft.com/windows/.
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5.3 Installation
5.3.1 General
Last-minute changes and other important information can be found in the read-me file on
the CD-ROM. We recommend that you read this file before you install the programs.
Note
• If you experience problems during the installation, visit our Customer Help at http://
support.flir.com.
• You must be an Administrator or a user with Administrative Rights to install the
programs.
• A complete installation consists of several subinstallations, some of which are from
third-party vendors. Do not abort these subinstallations, as they are needed for the
complete installation.
• A complete installation can take up to 10 minutes to complete.
5.3.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Close down all applications.
2. Insert the ThermoVision System Tools & Utilities CD-ROM into the CD drive on the
computer. The installation should start automatically.
Should the installation not start automatically, start Windows Explorer and double-
click SETUP.HTM on the CD-ROM.
3. Click one of the following:
• Install FLIR IP Config.
• Install FLIR IR Monitor.
• Install FLIR IR Camera Player.
• Install AXXX Control & Image Interfaces.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Installation (FLIR A6xx sc
cameras)
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The FLIR A6xx sc cameras are supported by the FLIR ResearchIR software. A download
card for this software is included in the camera package.
To install the software, follow the procedure in the user’s manual for FLIR ResearchIR.
The user’s manual is available in the User documentation > Software folder on the User
documentation CD-ROM that comes with the camera.
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Quick start guide
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7.1 Quick start guide, FLIR A6xx series
Follow this procedure:
1. Connect the power and Ethernet cables to the camera.
2. Connect the power cable to a power supply.
3. Connect the camera to the network, using the Ethernet cable.
4. Use to identify the unit in the network and set the IP address if necessary. Download
from http://tinyurl.com/o5wudd7.
5. Use FLIR Tools to set up and control the camera. For more information, see section
7.1.1 Download FLIR Tools, page 11.
7.1.1 Download FLIR Tools
FLIR Tools lets you quickly create professional inspection reports that clearly show decision makers what you’ve found with your IR camera.
Import, analyze, and fine-tune images easily. Then incorporate them into concise documents to share findings and justify repairs.
Go to the following website to download FLIR Tools:
http://support.flir.com/tools
7.2 Quick start guide, FLIR A6xx sc series
Follow this procedure:
1. Go to http://support.flir.com/rir4 and download FLIR ResearchIR Max.
2. Install FLIR ResearchIR Max.
3. Start FLIR ResearchIR Max.
When asked for the license key, enter the license key that is printed on the FLIR ResearchIR Max download card. The card is included with your camera.
4. Connect the camera to the computer using the provided Ethernet cable.
5. Start the camera. This displays a start-up dialog box in FLIR ResearchIR Max. If the
start-up dialog box is not displayed, go to View > Startup Dialog.
6. In the start-up dialog box, click the camera you want to connect to.
For more information about the installation and connection processes, see the FLIR ResearchIR Max manual.
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List of accessories and services
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IR lens, f=41.3 mm (15°) with case T197914
IR lens, f=24.6 mm (25°) with case T197922
IR lens, f=13.1 mm (45°) with case T197915
Close-up IR lens, 2.9× (50 µm) with case
T198059
Close-up IR lens, 5.8× (100 µm) with case
T198060
IR lens, f=6.5 mm (80°) with case T198065
IR lens, f=88.9 mm (7°) with case and support for
A6xx/A6xxsc
T198165
Close-up IR lens, 1.5× (25 µm) with case
T198066
High temp option +300°C to 2000°C (+572°F to
3632°F) for FLIR A6xxsc and T6xx
T197896
Power cord EU 1910400
Power cord US
1910401
Power cord UK 1910402
Power supply, incl. multi plugs, for A3xx, A3xxsc,
A6xx and A6xxsc
T910922
Power supply for A3xx f, IP66 T911182
USB cable Std A <-> Mini-B
1910423
Ethernet cable CAT-6, 2m/6.6 ft. T951004ACC
Power cable, pigtailed
1910586ACC
Hard transport case for A3xx/A6xx series T197871ACC
Cardboard box for A3xx/A6xx series T197870ACC
Filter holder for A6xx lenses T126889ACC
FLIR Tools T198584
FLIR Tools+ (license only) T198583
FLIR IR Camera Player DSW-10000
FLIR ResearchIR 3 (license only) T198578
FLIR ResearchIR 3 Max (license only) T198574
FLIR ResearchIR Max + HSDR 4
T198697
FLIR ResearchIR Max + HSDR 4 T199014
FLIR ResearchIR Max + HSDR 4 Upgrade T199044
FLIR ResearchIR Max 4 T198696
FLIR ResearchIR Max 4 T199013
FLIR ResearchIR Max 4 Upgrade T199043
FLIR ResearchIR Standard 4
T198731
FLIR ResearchIR Standard 4
T199012
FLIR ResearchIR Standard 4 Upgrade
T199042
ThermoVision™ System Developers Kit Ver. 2.6
T198567
ThermoVision™ LabVIEW® Digital Toolkit Ver.
3.3
T198566
One year extended warranty for A6xx, A6xxsc
series
T199827
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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Mechanical installation
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9.1 Mounting interfaces
The camera unit has been designed to allow it to be installed in any position. The housing has three mounting interfaces—bottom, left, and right—each with the following
threaded holes.
• 2 × M4 metric threaded holes.
• 1 × UNC ¼-20 standard tripod mount.
9.2 Notes on permanent installation
If the camera unit is to be permanently installed at the application site, certain steps are
required.
The camera unit might need to be enclosed in a protective housing and, depending on
the ambient conditions (e.g., temperature), the housing may need to be cooled or heated
by water or air.
In very dusty conditions the installation might also need to have a stream of pressurized
air directed at the lens, to prevent dust build-up.
9.3 Vibrations
When installing the camera unit in harsh industrial environments, every precaution
should be taken when securing the unit.
If the environment exposes the unit to severe vibrations, there may be a need to secure
the mounting screws by means of Loctite or another industrial brand of thread-locking
liquid, as well as to dampen the vibrations by installing the camera unit on a specially designed base.
9.4 Further information
For further information regarding installation recommendations and environmental enclosures, contact FLIR Systems.
9.5 Cable strain relief
In installations were the camera is subject to vibrations or shocks the power cord may
need an external strain relief arrangement to avoid power port failure.
The following pictures show two examples on how cable strain relief of the power cord
can be solved.
Example 1, cable strain relief with zip ties.
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Example 2, cable strain relief with cable clamps.
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Mounting and removing lenses
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10.1 Removing an infrared lens
Note
• Do not touch the lens surface when you remove an infrared lens. If this happens,
clean the lens according to the instructions in section 20.2 Infrared lens, page 78.
• When you have removed the lens, put the lens caps on the lens immediately, to protect it from dust and fingerprints.
10.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure to remove an infrared lens:
1. Rotate the lens counter-clockwise 30° (looking at the front of the lens).
2. Carefully pull out the lens from the bayonet ring.
10.3 Mounting an infrared lens
Note Do not touch the lens surface when you mount an infrared lens. If this happens,
clean the lens according to the instructions in section 20.2 Infrared lens, page 78.
10.3.1 Procedure
Follow this procedure to mount an infrared lens:
1. Correctly position the lens in front of the bayonet ring.
2. Carefully push the lens into position.
3. Rotate the lens 30° clockwise (looking at the front of the lens) until a click is heard.
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Connectors, controls, and
indicators
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11.1 Explanation
1. Network cable with an RJ45 connector for Ethernet connectivity and Power over
Ethernet (PoE) (dependent on the camera model).
Note Only CAT-6 Ethernet cables should be used with this camera.
2. Power cable for 12–24 V DC power in.
Note The power connector on the camera is polarity protected.
3. USB cable with a USB mini-B connector for control and image transfer.
4. Digital I/O ports, opto-isolated (six-pole screw terminal).
A. Hardware reset button (for a factory default reset).
Use a straightened paper clip or a similar tool to press the reset button through the
small hole on the back of the camera for 5 seconds, then release the button.
B. Power indicator.
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Example system overviews
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12.1 FLIR A6xx series
12.1.1 Figure
12.1.2 Explanation
1. Computer.
2. CAT-6 Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors.
3. Industrial Ethernet switches with fiber-optic ports.
4. Fiber-optic cable.
5. FLIR A6xx cameras.
6. Industrial process to be monitored, e.g., items on a conveyor belt.
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12.1.3 Figure
12.1.4 Explanation
1. Computer.
2. CAT-6 Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors.
3. Industrial Ethernet switch.
4. FLIR A6xx cameras.
5. Industrial process to be monitored, e.g., a gasifier.
12.1.5 Figure
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12.1.6 Explanation
1. Computer.
2. CAT-6 Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors.
3. Industrial Ethernet switches with fiber optic ports.
4. Fiber-optic cable.
5. Wireless access points.
6. CAT-6 Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors—powering the camera using PoE (de-
pendent on the camera model).
7. Industrial Ethernet switch.
8. FLIR A6xx cameras.
12.2 FLIR A6xx sc series
12.2.1 Figure
12.2.2 Explanation
1. Computer.
2. CAT-6 Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors.
3. Laboratory set-up with a FLIR A6xx sc camera.
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Digital I/O functionality
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13.1 FLIR A615 and A655sc
• The state (high or low voltage) on an input pin is used to mark images for use by an
application.
• The state (high or low voltage) on an output pin is controlled by an application.
See the section Technical data for details on voltages, etc.
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Technical data
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14.1 Online field-of-view calculator
Please visit http://support.flir.com and click the photo of the camera series for field-ofview tables for all lens–camera combinations.
14.2 Note about technical data
FLIR Systems reserves the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice.
Please check http://support.flir.com for latest changes.
14.3 Note about authoritative versions
The authoritative version of this publication is English. In the event of divergences due to
translation errors, the English text has precedence.
Any late changes are first implemented in English.
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14.4 FLIR A615 15°
P/N: 55001-0101
Rev.: 35207
General description
The FLIR A615 has features and functions that make it the natural choice for anyone who uses PC software to solve problems and needs 640 × 480 pixel resolution. Among its main features are GigE Vision
and GenICam compliance, which makes it plug-and-play when used with software packages such as
IMAQ Vision and Halcon.
The camera is equipped with a 15° lens.
Key features:
• Affordable.
• GigE compliant.
• GenICam compliant.
• Trigg/synchronization/GPIO.
• 16-bit 640 × 480 pixel images at 50 Hz, signal, temperature linear, and radiometric.
• Windowing mode: 640 × 240 pixels at 100 Hz or 640 × 120 pixels at 200 Hz.
• Compliant with any software that supports GenICam, including National Instruments IMAQ Vision
and Stemmers Common Vision Blox.
• Open and well-described TCP/IP protocol for control and set-up.
Typical applications:
• High-end infrared machine vision that needs temperature measurement.
• Slag detection.
• Food processing.
• Electronics testing.
• Power resistor testing.
• Automotive.
Imaging and optical data
IR resolution 640 × 480 pixels
Thermal sensitivity/NETD < 0.05°C @ +30°C (+86°F) / 50 mK
Field of view (FOV) 15° × 11° (19° diagonal)
Minimum focus distance 0.50 m (1.64 ft.)
Focal length 41.3 mm (1.63 in.)
Spatial resolution (IFOV)
0.41 mrad
Lens identification Automatic
F-number 1.0
Image frequency 50 Hz (100/200 Hz with windowing)
Focus Automatic or manual (built in motor)
Detector data
Detector type Focal plane array (FPA), uncooled
microbolometer
Spectral range
7.5–14 µm
Detector pitch 17 µm
Detector time constant Typical 8 ms
Measurement
Object temperature range
• –40°C to +150°C (–40°F to +302°F)
• 100 to +650°C (+212 to +1202°F)
• 300 to +2000°C (+572 to +3632°F)
Accuracy
±2°C (±3.6°F) or ±2% of reading
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