FLIR BHM series Bi-Ocular, BHM series Operator's Manual

BHM-Series Bi-Ocular

Thermal Night Vision Camera

Operator’s Manual

Document Number: 432-BHM0-15-10

Revision: 110

Mar 2013

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In accordance with these regulations, all EEE products labeled with
the “crossed out wheeled bin” either on the product itself or in the

product literature must not be disposed of in regular rubbish bins,
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Table 1: Document History

Revision Date Comment

100 Jan 2013 Initial revision

110 Mar 2013 Authorized for public release

Phone: 888.747.FLIR (888.747.3547)

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FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.

70 Castilian Drive

Goleta, CA 93117

International: +1.805.964.9797

www.flir.com

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Table of Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

BHM-Series Bi-Ocular Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

BHM-Series Bi-Ocular Camera Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Lens Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

BH-Series Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operating Your Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Camera Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Charging the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

BHM-Series Bi-Ocular Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Buttons and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Auto-Standby Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

The Hot Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Bayonet Lens Mounting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Installing Software Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

BHM-Series Bi-Ocular Camera Model Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Field of View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Range Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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1Introduction

BHM-Series Bi-Ocular Camera ImageVisible Image

The BHM-Series Bi-Ocular handheld thermal imaging camera gives
every mariner the power to see at night like never before.

The BHM-Series Bi-Ocular camera gives you the power to see more—
and to see farther—than every other night vision technology around:

• When you have the BHM-Series Bi-Ocular camera on deck, at
night in dark anchorages you will be able to see your
surroundings, even when it is cloudy and there is no moonlight or
starlight.

• See clearly in total darkness—unlike other night vision systems,
BHM-Series Bi-Ocular cameras require no light at all

• See logs, rocks, land, and other hazards that radar can miss

• Boat with confidence at night knowing that you can see harbor
entrances and navigation channels in total darkness

• See with FLIR’s award-winning maritime thermal night vision
technology in the palm of your hand

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1–1 BHM-Series Bi-Ocular Camera Features

• Micro bolometer sensor for excellent image quality and clarity

• Quick Connect Hot Shoe—Provides convenient power input and
video output.

• Choose from interchangeable 35 mm, 65 mm, or 100 mm
quick-disconnect lenses (purchased separately).

• Two-sided Hand Strap—Accommodates both left-handed and
right-handed users.

• SD Card Slot—Allows for storing captured still images and video
on the removable SD card.

• Software upgrades using SD card in the field.

• USB 2.0 Connection—Rapid transfer of still images and video files
from the camera to a PC.

• Four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries—Provides up to 5 hours of
camera operation on a single charge.

• Battery charging AC adapter is included.

• Rugged design—Built to withstand the demands of outdoor use.

• Hard Carrying Case—Provides protected storage for your BHM­Series Bi-Ocular camera, lenses, and all accessories.

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1–2 Cautions

Do not disassemble the camera enclosure. Disassembly can
cause permanent damage and will void the warranty.
Keep the compartment covers closed to avoid exposing the
cameras electronics to water or debris.

Do not point the camera directly at extremely high-intensity
radiation sources, such as the sun, lasers, arc welders, etc.

Use only the supplied adapters to power or recharge the camera.

Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the camera’s optics.

Caution!

Always keep the camera window covered. A lens or the lens cover
should always be installed on the camera to protect the window.

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2 Getting Started

QD100

QD65

QD35

The BHM-Series Bi-Ocular camera with accessories is shown packed
in its Hard Carrying Case. The available lenses are shown in “Lens
Options” on page 7. Refer to the packing list enclosed with your
camera shipment to determine the actual contents of your camera
package and lens or lenses you have purchased.

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Neck Lanyard

Hot Shoe

Video Output Cable

SD Card

AC Power Adaptor

USB Cable

Rechargeable

AA Batteries

Video Jack

2–1 BHM-Series Bi-Ocular Camera Accessories

In addition to the camera and Hard Carrying Case, Quick Start card,
Operator’s manual, and Documentation/Software CD, the following
items are included in the camera package:

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