FLIR A3 SERIES, A6 SERIES Installation Manual
Installation Manual
FLIR A3XX series
FLIR A6XX series
T559498Publ. No.
a461Revision
English (EN)Language
August 19, 2010Issue date
Installation Manual
Publ. No. T559498 Rev. a461 – ENGLISH (EN) – August 19, 2010
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.
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.
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or any other legal theory.
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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.
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without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems.
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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.
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Table of contents
11 Warnings & Cautions .....................................................................................................................
32 Notice to user ..................................................................................................................................
53 Customer help ................................................................................................................................
64 Documentation updates .................................................................................................................
75 Important note about this manual .................................................................................................
86 Overview of camera models ..........................................................................................................
86.1 FLIR A300 .............................................................................................................................
96.2 FLIR A310 .............................................................................................................................
106.3 FLIR A315 .............................................................................................................................
116.4 FLIR A320 Tempscreen ........................................................................................................
126.5 FLIR A615 .............................................................................................................................
137 Packing list ......................................................................................................................................
148 Installation .......................................................................................................................................
148.1 General information ..............................................................................................................
158.2 System requirements ...........................................................................................................
168.3 Installation .............................................................................................................................
179 Mechanical installation ..................................................................................................................
179.1 Installation of fixed cameras .................................................................................................
189.2 Mounting and removing lenses (FLIR A3XX series) ............................................................
189.2.1 Mounting an additional infrared lens ....................................................................
199.2.2 Removing an additional infrared lens ...................................................................
209.3 Mounting and removing lenses (FLIR A6XX series) ............................................................
209.3.1 Removing an infrared lens ....................................................................................
219.3.2 Mounting an infrared lens .....................................................................................
2210 Connectors, controls, and indicators ...........................................................................................
2611 Example system overviews ...........................................................................................................
2912 Temperature screening ..................................................................................................................
3113 Cleaning the camera ......................................................................................................................
3113.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items ...........................................................................
3213.2 Infrared lens ..........................................................................................................................
3313.3 Infrared detector ...................................................................................................................
3414 Technical data .................................................................................................................................
3515 Pin configurations ..........................................................................................................................
3716 Mechanical drawings .....................................................................................................................
3716.1 FLIR A3XX series ..................................................................................................................
3716.1.1 Camera dimensions (front) ...................................................................................
3816.1.2 Camera dimensions (side) ...................................................................................
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3916.1.3 Camera dimensions (bottom) ...............................................................................
4016.1.4 Camera dimensions (with 10 mm/45° lens) .........................................................
4116.1.5 Camera dimensions (with 30 mm/15° lens) .........................................................
4216.1.6 Infrared lens (10 mm/45°) .....................................................................................
4316.1.7 Infrared lens (30 mm/15°) .....................................................................................
4416.2 FLIR A6XX series ..................................................................................................................
4416.2.1 Camera dimensions (front view, without lens) .....................................................
4516.2.2 Camera dimensions (side view, without lens) ......................................................
4616.2.3 Camera dimensions (side view, with 24.5 mm/25° lens) ......................................
4716.2.4 Specification of mounting interfaces, #1 .............................................................
4816.2.5 Specification of mounting interfaces, #2 .............................................................
4916.2.6 Camera dimensions (rear view) ............................................................................
5016.2.7 Infrared lens (24.5 mm/25°) ..................................................................................
5117 About FLIR Systems .......................................................................................................................
5217.1 More than just an infrared camera .......................................................................................
5217.2 Sharing our knowledge ........................................................................................................
5217.3 Supporting our customers ...................................................................................................
5317.4 A few images from our facilities ...........................................................................................
5518 Glossary ...........................................................................................................................................
5919 Thermographic measurement techniques ...................................................................................
5919.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................
5919.2 Emissivity ..............................................................................................................................
6019.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample .......................................................................
6019.2.1.1 Step 1: Determining reflected apparent temperature .......................
6219.2.1.2 Step 2: Determining the emissivity ...................................................
6319.3 Reflected apparent temperature ..........................................................................................
6319.4 Distance ................................................................................................................................
6319.5 Relative humidity ..................................................................................................................
6319.6 Other parameters ..................................................................................................................
6420 History of infrared technology ......................................................................................................
6821 Theory of thermography ................................................................................................................
6821.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................
6821.2 The electromagnetic spectrum ............................................................................................
6921.3 Blackbody radiation ..............................................................................................................
7021.3.1 Planck’s law ..........................................................................................................
7121.3.2 Wien’s displacement law ......................................................................................
7321.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law .........................................................................................
7421.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters .......................................................................................
7621.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials .....................................................................................
7822 The measurement formula .............................................................................................................
8423 Emissivity tables .............................................................................................................................
8423.1 References ............................................................................................................................
8423.2 Important note about the emissivity tables ..........................................................................
8523.3 Tables ....................................................................................................................................
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1 Warnings & Cautions
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
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not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC
Rules, which are designedto providereasonable protection againstsuch 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 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.
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
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warning labelson containersbeforeyou usea liquid: theliquids can bedangerous.
Do not point theinfrared camera (withor without the lens cover)at intensive energy
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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
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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
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protective cap when you do not operate the laser pointer.
Applies only to cameras with battery:
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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.
This can cause damage.
Be careful when you cleanthe infraredlens. The lens has a delicate anti-reflective
coating.
Do not clean the infrared lens too vigorously. This can damage the anti-reflective
coating.
In furnace and other high-temperature applications,you mustmount aheatshield
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
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.
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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 Overview of camera models
6.1 FLIR A300
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The FLIR A300 camera offers an affordable and accurate temperature measurement
solution for anyone who needs to solve problems that do not call forthe 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 automation applications, 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: IP Config Utility and IR Monitor included
■ Open and well-described TCP/IP protocol for control and set-up
■ 16-bit 320 × 240 images @ 3 Hz, radiometric
■ Lenses: 25° included, 15° and 45° optional
Typical applications:
■ Fire prevention, critical vessel monitoring, and power utility asset management
■ Volume-oriented industrial control (multi-camera installation is possible)
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6.2 FLIR A310
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The FLIR A310 camera offers an affordable and accurate temperature measurement
solution for anyone who needs to solve problems that need built in “smartness” such
as analysis, alarm functionality and autonomous communication using standard
protocols. The FLIR A310 camera also has all the necessary features and functions
to build distributed single- or multi-camera solutions utilizing standard Ethernet
hardware and software protocols.
The FLIR A310 camera also has built in support to connect to industrial control
equipment such as PLCs, and allows for sharing of analysis and alarm results and
simple control using the Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP field bus protocol.
Key features:
■ Support forEthernetIP fieldbus protocol (analyse, alarm, and simple camera control)
■ Support for Modbus TCP field bus protocol (analyse, alarm, and simple camera
control)
■ Built-in extensive analysis functionality
■ Extensive alarm functionality, as a function of analysis and more
■ On schedule: file sending (FTP) or email (SMTP) of analysis results or images
■ On alarms: file sending (FTP) or email (SMTP) of analysis results or images
■ 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: IP Config Utility and IR Monitor included
■ Open and well-described TCP/IP protocol for control and set-up
■ 16-bit 320 ×240 images @ 7–8 Hz, radiometric
■ Lenses: 25° included, 15° and 45° optional
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Typical applications:
■ Safety with temperature alarms (multi-camera applications), fire prevention, critical
vessel monitoring, and power utility asset management
■ Volume-oriented industrial control (multi-camera installation is possible)
6.3 FLIR A315
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The FLIR A315 camera has features and functions that make it the natural choice for
anyone who uses PC software to solve problems and for whom 320 × 240 pixel resolution is sufficient. 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.
Key features:
■ Affordable
■ GigE compliant
■ GenICam compliant
■ Trigg/synchronization/GPIO
■ 16-bit 320 × 240 images @ 60 Hz, signal, temperature linear, and radiometric
■ Compliant withany softwarethat supports GenICam, includingNational Instruments
IMAQ Vision and Stemmers Common Vision Blox
■ Lenses: 25° included, 15° and 45° optional
Typical applications:
■ High-end infrared machine vision that needs temperature measurement
■ Slag detection
■ Food processing
■ Electronics testing
■ Power resistor testing
■ Automotive
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6.4 FLIR A320 Tempscreen
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The FLIR A320 Tempscreen is a camera preconfigured to work well in applications
where you want to find temperature deviations in a population of people, utilizing
difference temperature alarms with a dynamically updated reference temperature.
In addition, the FLIR A320 Tempscreen camera offers an affordable and accurate
temperature measurement solution for anyone who needs to solve problems that
need built in “smartness” such as analysis, alarm functionality and autonomous
communication using standard protocols. The FLIR A320 Tempscreen camera also
has all the necessary features and functions to build distributed single- or multicamera solutions utilizing standard Ethernet hardware and software protocols.
Key features:
■ Screening: difference temperature alarm with a dynamic updated reference tem-
perature (visualized by the isotherm)
■ Built-in extensive analysis functionality
■ Extensive alarm functionality, as a function of analysis and more
■ On schedule: file sending (FTP) or email (SMTP) of analysis results or images
■ On alarms: file sending (FTP) or email (SMTP) of analysis results or images
■ 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: IP Config Utility and IR Monitor included
■ Open and well-described TCP/IP protocol for control and set-up
■ 16-bit 320 × 240 images semi-real time, signal and temperature linear
■ Lenses: 25° included, 15° and 45° optional
Typical applications:
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■ Safety with temperature alarms (multi-camera applications), fire prevention, critical
vessel monitoring, and power utility asset management
■ Volume-oriented industrial control (multi-camera installation is possible)
6.5 FLIR A615
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The FLIR A615 camera has features and functions that make it the natural choice for
anyone whouses PCsoftware tosolve problemsand needs640 ×480 pixel resolution.
Among its main features are GigE Vision™and GenICam™compliance, which makes
it plug-and-playwhen used with software packages such as IMAQ Visionand Halcon.
Key features:
■ Affordable
■ GigE compliant
■ GenICam compliant
■ Trigg/synchronization/GPIO
■ 16-bit 640 × 480 images @ 50 Hz, signal, temperature linear, and radiometric
■ Windowing mode: 640 × 240 @ 100 Hz or 640 × 120 @ 200 Hz
■ Compliant withany softwarethat supports GenICam, includingNational Instruments
IMAQ Vision and Stemmers Common Vision Blox
■ Open and well described TCP/IP protocol for control and set-up
■ Lenses: 25° included, 15° and 45° optional
Typical applications:
■ High-end infrared machine vision that needs temperature measurement
■ Slag detection
■ Food processing
■ Electronics testing
■ Power resistor testing
■ Automotive
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7 Packing list
General
Contents
NOTE
The numberofpartsand accessories included depends onthecameramodel and/or
customer configuration.
Hard transport case or cardboard box
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Infrared camera with lens
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ThermoVision™ System Tools & Utilities CD-ROM
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Application CD-ROM
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Calibration certificate
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Ethernet™ cable
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Mains cable
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Power cable, pig-tailed
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Power supply
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Printed Getting Started Guide
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Printed Important Information Guide
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User documentation CD-ROM
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Warranty extension card or Registration card
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six-pole screw terminal (mounted on camera)
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Hard transport case or cardboard box
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USB cable
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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
8.1 General information
Explanation
Default installation
paths
NOTE
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 au-
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tomation andscience cameras ona networkand automatically assign or manually
set IP addresses.
FLIR IR Monitor: A program to control FLIR automation and science cameras on
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a network. You typically use FLIR IR Monitor to change camera settings, lay out
measurement tools on the screen, set up alarms, etc.
FLIR IRCamera Player: APC-based remotecontrol and videoplayerfor IR cameras
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from FLIR Systems.
A link to aweb installationof FLIR AXXXControl & Image Interfaces: Aninstallation
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that includes Interface Control Documents (ICDs), user documentation and Ccode examples. We recommend that you read through the documentation.
C:\Program Files\FLIR Systems\FLIR IP Config
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C:\Program Files\FLIR Systems\FLIR IR Monitor
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C:\Program Files\FLIR Systems\FLIR IR Camera Player
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C:\Program Files\FLIR Systems\AXXX Control & Image Interfaces
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Functionality in the PC programs is dependent on the camera model.
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8.2 System requirements
Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional, with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Operating system
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Microsoft®Windows®Vista Ultimate 32-bit
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Microsoft®Windows®7, 32- and 64-bit
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Personal computer with a 2 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
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1 GB of RAM, or greater
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20 GB of hard disk space
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Super VGA (1024 × 768) or higher-resolution monitor
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Support for DirectX 9 graphics with:
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WDDM driver
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128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)
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Pixel Shader 2.0 (in hardware)
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32 bits per pixel
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DVD-ROM drive
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Audio output
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Keyboard and Microsoft®mouse, or a compatible pointing device
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Software
SEE
Microsoft®Internet Explorer 6 or later
For specific information about system requirements for the operating systems mentioned above, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/.
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8 – Installation
8.3 Installation
General
NOTE
Procedure
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.
If you experience problemsduring theinstallation, please visit our CustomerHelp
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by pointing your browser to http://support.flir.com.
You must be an Adminstrator or a user with Administrative Rights to install the
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programs.
A complete installation consists of several subinstallations, some of which are
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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.
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Follow this procedure:
Close down all applications.1
Insert the ThermoVision™ System Tools & Utilities CD-ROM into the CD-
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ROM drive on the computer. The installation should start automatically.
Should the installation notstart automatically,start Windows®Explorer and
double-click SETUP.HTM on the CD-ROM.
Click one of the following:
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Install FLIR IP Config.
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Install FLIR IR Monitor.
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Install FLIR Camera Player.
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Install AXXX Control & Image Interfaces.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.4
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9 Mechanical installation
9.1 Installation of fixed cameras
Mounting
interfaces
Notes on
permanent
mounting
Vibrations
Further
information
The camera unit has been designed to allow it to be mounted in any position. The
housing hasthree mounting interfaces–bottom, left, andright – eachwith the following threaded holes.
FLIR A3XX cameras:
2 × M4 metric threaded holes
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1 × UNC ¼-20 standard tripod mount.
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FLIR A6XX cameras:
2 × M4 metric threaded holes
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1 × UNC ¼-20 standard tripod mount.
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If the camera unit is to be permanently mounted 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 means of water or air.
In very dusty conditions the installationmight also need to have a stream of pressurized air directed at the lens, in order to prevent dust build-up.
When mounting the camera unit in harsh industrial environments, every precaution
should be taken when securing the unit.
If the environment exposesthe unit tosevere vibrations, theremay be aneed to secure
the mounting screws by means of Loctite™ or another industrial brand of threadlocking liquid, as well as to dampen the vibrations by mounting the camera unit on
a specially designed base.
For further information regarding mounting recommendations and environmental
enclosures, contact FLIR Systems.
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9 – Mechanical installation
9.2 Mounting and removing lenses (FLIR A3XX series)
9.2.1 Mounting an additional infrared lens
NOTE
Procedure
Do nottouchthe lens surfacewhenyou mount an infraredlens. If this happens,clean
the lens according to the instructions in section 13.2 – Infrared lens on page 32.
Follow this procedure to mount an additional infrared lens:
Push the lens release button to unlock the lens ring. The lens ring is made
1
of plastic and holds the plastic lens cap.
Rotate the lens ring 30° counter-clockwise (looking at the front of the lens).2
Carefully pull out the lens ring from the bayonet ring.3
Correctly position the lens in front of the bayonet ring.4
Carefully push the lens into position.5
Rotate the lens 30° clockwise (looking at the front of the lens).6
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9.2.2 Removing an additional infrared lens
Do not touch the lens surface when you remove an infrared lens. If this happens,
NOTE
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clean the lens according to the instructions in section 13.2 – Infrared lens on
page 32.
When you have removed the lens, put the lens caps on the lens immediately, to
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protect it from dust and fingerprints.
9 – Mechanical installation
Procedure
Follow this procedure to remove an additional infrared lens:
Push the lens release button to unlock the 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.3
Correctly position the lens ring in front of the bayonet ring.4
Carefully push the lens ring into position.5
Rotate the lens ring 30° clockwise (looking at the front of the lens).6
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9 – Mechanical installation
9.3 Mounting and removing lenses (FLIR A6XX series)
9.3.1 Removing an infrared lens
Do not touch the lens surface when you remove an infrared lens. If this happens,
NOTE
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clean the lens according to the instructions in section 13.2 – Infrared lens on
page 32.
When you have removed the lens, put the lens caps on the lens immediately, to
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protect it from dust and fingerprints.
Procedure
Follow this procedure to remove an infrared lens:
Rotate the lens counter-clockwise 30° (looking at the front of the lens).1
Carefully pull out the lens from the bayonet ring.2
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9.3.2 Mounting an infrared lens
9 – Mechanical installation
NOTE
Procedure
Do nottouchthe lens surfacewhenyou mount an infraredlens. If this happens,clean
the lens according to the instructions in section 13.2 – Infrared lens on page 32.
Follow this procedure to mount an infrared lens:
Correctly position the lens in front of the bayonet ring.1
Carefully push the lens into position.2
Rotate the lens 30° clockwise (looking at the front of the lens) until a click
3
is heard.
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10 Connectors, controls, and
indicators
FLIR A3XX series
Explanation
10769803;a2
This table explains the figure above:
Network cablewith an RJ45connector for Ethernet™connectivity and PoE™
1
(dependent on the camera model)
Note: Only CAT-6 Ethernet™ cables should be used with this camera.
Video cable with a BNC connector for CVBS (composite video) output
2
(subject to camera model)
Power cable for 12–24 VDC power in
3
Note: The power connector on the camera is polarity protected.
Digital I/O ports, opto-isolated (six-pole screw terminal)
4
Pin configuration:
1 IN 1
2 IN 2
3 OUT 1
4 OUT 2
5 I/O +
6 I/O –
For a schematic overview of the digital I/O ports, see page 35.
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Power indicator
A
Note: The LEDs indicate the following:
ange.
10 – Connectors, controls, and indicators
ExplanationType of signal
The camera is starting up.The LED glows continuously or-
NOTE
The LED glows continuously red.
An error has been detected. Contact service.
The camera has started.The LED glows continuously
green.
The LED flashes 10 times per second.
Hardware reset button (for a factory default reset)
B
An error has been detected. Contact service.
Use an unbent paper clip or a similartool to press the reset button through
the small hole on the back of the camera for 5 seconds, then release the
button.
Cables for digital I/O ports should be 100 m/328 ft. maximum.
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10 – Connectors, controls, and indicators
FLIR A6XX series
Explanation
T638542;a1
This table explains the figure above:
Network cablewith an RJ45connector for Ethernet™connectivity and PoE™
1
(dependent on the camera model)
Note: Only CAT-6 Ethernet™ cables should be used with this camera.
Power cable for 12–24 VDC power in
2
Note: The power connector on the camera is polarity protected.
USB cable with a USB mini-B connector for control and image transfer.3
Digital I/O ports, opto-isolated (six-pole screw terminal)
4
Pin configuration:
1 IN 1
2 IN 2
3 OUT 1
4 OUT 2
5 I/O +
6 I/O –
For a schematic overview of the digital I/O ports, see page 35.
Hardware reset button (for a factory default reset)
A
Use an unbent paper clip or a similartool to press the reset button through
the small hole on the back of the camera for 5 seconds, then release the
button.
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