Quasar Gen III
CF-6308
Fixed Box IP Camera
A. Connect the Camera
1. Insert a cable in the RJ45 connector to attach to the
network switch for a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and
POE connection.
2. If not using PoE, use a properly rated
12VDC/24VAC power supply.
B. Download Camera Documentation and Utility Software
C. Prepare and Install the Camera
C.1 Insert and Configure the MicroSD Card
A microSDXC card (not supplied) must be inserted in the card drive on the connector panel in order to locally store a
snapshot or recording triggered by an event. To install a microSDXC card:
1. Insert a microSDXC card (up to 128GB, Class 10) in the card drive.
2. Verify that the card status is displayed as mounted in the System > Events Handler > SD Card screen.
3. Format the card.
4. Configure the camera to store snapshots and recordings from the System > Events Source screens.
C.2 Install the camera
1. Verify that the operating temperature range is between -20°
C ~ 50°C (-4° ~ 122°F),
0-90% relative humidity (non-condensing).
2. Mount the camera at the site. Be sure to have the required
accessories and tools available.
3. Refer to the User Guide as necessary.
D. Discover the Camera
The camera’s web interface can be accessed by
Internet Explorer 10 and higher (32-bit) with the ActiveX
plug-in and by browsers that do not require ActiveX,
such as Microsoft Edge, Chrome or Firefox, on PCs
running 64-bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10.
Set the Camera's IP address and Video Format
1. Download and install the DNA Utility as shown above
2. Attach the unit to the same LAN segment as the computer that is
managing the unit. DNA automatically discovers the unit on the
network and displays the device’s current IP address in the
Discover List.
3. Select the unit from the Discover List.
4. If using a Static IP address (as on a Latitude System),
follow the DNA instructions to set the desired IP address.
5. On a system using DHCP, select the DHCP option in DNA.
6. To select PAL or NTSC, select the device in the Discover
list, right-click to open the context menu and clicking
Change Video Format.
5. Click Update.
E. Configure RS485 and Inputs/Outputs
Connect the Camera Inputs and Outputs as required.
RJ45 port for Network and Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection
BNC connector for analog video outout.
Move toggle switch to left side to enable use of P-Iris lens.
Move toggle switch to middle to enable use of i-CS mount lens.
Move toggle switch to right side to enable use of DC-Iris lens. Also use this setting for Manual lenses.
Connector for attaching cable from lens.
microSD card drive supporting microSDXC card (up to 128GB). The card is not included.
Button to reboot the unit to full factory defaults. Network settings are not saved.
Male two-pin terminal block connector for attaching optional 12VDC or 24VAC power supply.
LED indicating Power On. The LED flashes green to indicate power on and network activity.
The link is not illuminated if there is no network activity.
Spring input terminals on terminal block for Positive (+) and Negative (-) wires from device attached via RS-485 serial
connection.12ALARM
Spring input terminals on terminal block for COM, Ground, Alarm In, and Alarm Out wires.
Spring input terminals on terminal block for two Ground, Alarm In, and Alarm Out wires.
Press the button to activate Auto Back Focus. This button activates the One-Push AF feature on the System >Lens Control
screen.
F: Attach and Adjust the Lens
1. Remove the plastic insert covering the threaded camera lens
mount.
Do not touch the sensor or allow dust to accumulate in the lens
mount.
2. If you are using a C-mount lens, screw a 5mm adapter ring into
the C-Mount to convert it to a CS-Mount.
3. Align the lens threads into the lens mount and screw in the lens.
4. If you are using a manual lens, set the desired focus and zoom.
5. Depending on the lens in use, set the toggle switches (E.3,4,5
above) appropriately.
6. On automated lenses, connect the lens cable, and set the initial
adjustments maunally and then use the web page or press the
ABF button to complete the setup.
FLIR Systems, Inc.
Tel: +1-800-254-0632
6769 Hollister Ave.
product.enterprise.support@flir.com
Goleta, CA 93117
www.flir.com/security
G. Attach to VMS
Once you have completed installation and found the current IP address with DNA, use your VMS Discovery/Attach procedures to attach the camera to your VMS.