FLIR F-Series Installation Manual
F-Series Camera
Installation Manual
FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.
Phone: 888.747.FLIR (888.747.3547)
Document Number: 427-0030-00-12
Version: 110
Issue Date: March 2010
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Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: +1.888.747.FLIR (+1.888.747.3547)
Document Number: 427-0030-00-12, Version 110
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export by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This document and data disclosed
herein or herewith is not to be reproduced, used, or disclosed in whole or in part to anyone
without the written permission of FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. Diversion contrary to US law
is prohibited. US Department of Commerce authorization is not required prior to export or
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1 F-Series Camera Installation
This manual describes the installation of the F-Series cameras. If you need help during the
installation process, please call to speak with our support experts (877-773-3547).
This manual includes the following topics:
• Installation Overview
• Mounting the camera and its components
• Connecting the electronics
For safety, and to achieve the highest levels of performance from the
F-Series camera system, always follow the warnings and cautions in this manual when handling
and operating the F-Series camera system.
1.1 Warnings and Cautions
WARNING!
If mounting the F-Series camera on a pole, tower or any elevated location, use industry
standard safe practices to avoid injuries.
Caution!
Except as described in this manual, do not open the F-Series camera for any reason.
Disassembly of the camera (including removal of the cover) can cause permanent damage
and will void the warranty.
Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the F-Series camera’s infrared optics.
The F-Series camera requires a power supply of 24 Volts. Operating the camera outside of
the specified input voltage range or the specified operating temperature range can cause
permanent damage.
Note
The F-Series IR Thermal Imaging System is an Export Controlled item. Authorization by the
U.S. Government must be obtained prior to export outside the United States.
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1.2 Installation Overview
The F-Series Camera is an infrared thermal imaging camera intended for outdoor applications,
and can be installed in a fixed location or on a pan/tilt mechanism.
Figure 1-1: F-Series Camera
The F-Series
camera is intended to be mounted on a medium-duty fixed pedestal mount or wall
mount commonly used in the CCTV industry. Cables will exit from the back of the camera
housing. The mount must support up to 30 lbs. (15 KG).
The F-Series is both an analog camera and an IP camera. The video from the camera can be
viewed over a traditional analog video network, and it can be viewed by streaming it over an IP
network using MPEG-4, M-JPEG and H.264 encoding. Analog video will require a connection to
a video monitor or an analog matrix/switch. The IP video will require a connection to an
Ethernet network switch, and a computer with the appropriate software for viewing the video.
The camera can be controlled through either serial or IP communications providing streaming
video over an IP network.
The camera operates on 20 - 30 VAC or 21 - 30 VDC.
In order to access the electrical connections and install the cables, it is necessary to
temporarily remove the back cover of the camera housing.
1.3 Installation Components
The F-Series camera includes these standard components:
• Fixed Camera Unit
•FLIR Sensors Manager CD
• F-Series Camera Documentation Package (including installation mounting templates)
The installer will need to supply the following items, the lengths of which are specific to the
installation.
• Electrical wire, for system power; up to 100’ (3-conductor, shielded, gauge determined by
cable length and supply voltage; Refer to paragraph 1.7 “Electrical Connections and
Schematics” on page 1-4 for additional information)
• Camera grounding strap
• Coaxial RG59U video cables (BNC connector at the camera end) for analog video
• Shielded Category 6 Ethernet cable for control and streaming video over an IP network; and
also for software upgrades.
• Optional serial cable for serial communications
• Miscellaneous electrical hardware, connectors, and tools
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1.4 Location Considerations
The camera will require connections for power, communications (IP Ethernet, and/or RS232/
RS422}, and video.
Important Note
Install all cameras with an easily accessible Ethernet connection to support future software
upgrades.
Refer to paragraph 1.7 “Electrical Connections and Schematics” on page 1-4 for interconnect
diagrams showing system configurations.
Ensure that cable distances do not exceed the Referenced Standard specifications and adhere
to all local and Industry Standards, Codes, and Best Practices.
1.5 Camera Mounting
F-Series cameras must be mounted upright on top of the mounting surface, with the base
below the camera. The unit should not be hung upside down.
The F-Series camera can be secured to the mount with three to five 1/4-20 bolts or studs as
shown below.
Not to scale
Figure 1-2: F-Series Camera Mounting Holes
Once the mounting location has been selected, verify both sides of the mounting surface are
accessible.
Important Note
If the camera is to be mounted on a pole or tower or other hard-to-reach location, connect
and operate the camera as a bench test at ground level prior to mounting the camera in its
final location.
Use a thread locking compound such as Loctite 242 or equivalent with all metal to metal
threaded connections.
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Using the template supplied with the camera as a guide, mark the location of the holes for
mounting the camera.
If the template is printed, be sure it is printed to scale so the dimensions are correct.
Once the holes are drilled in the mounting surface, install three (3) to five (5) 1/4-20 bolts or
threaded studs into the base of the camera with thread-locking compound.
1.6 Prior to Cutting/Drilling Holes
When selecting a mounting location for the F-Series camera, consider cable lengths and cable
routing. Ensure the cables are long enough, given the proposed mounting locations and cable
routing requirements, and route the cables before you install the components.
Use cables that have sufficient dimensions to ensure safety (for power cables) and adequate
signal strength (for video and communications).
1.7 Electrical Connections and Schematics
Serial Communications
RS232/RS422
20 AWG MAX
3
4
5
1
2
RS232 Signals
TX+
RX+
GND
RS422 Signals
GND
TD(A)-
RD(A)-
TD(B)+
RD(B)+
{
{
Inputs
Outputs
to camera
from camera
Gland A Camera End
3/4” NPT for Cable
Gland or Conduit
IP Communication, Analog
Video, and Power
Ethernet
Back Cover
Ethernet
Video
Male
BNC
Gland B Camera End
24
VAC/DC
VAC/DC
16 AWG Shielded
16 AWG Shielded
3
2
1
24 VAC/DC
24 VAC/DC
Earth Ground
24
3
24 VAC/DC
Chassis
GND
2
1
24 VAC/DC
Earth Ground
Local
GND
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1.8 Removing the back of the camera
Use a 3 mm hex key to loosen the four captive
screws, exposing the connections at the back
of the camera enclosure. There is a green/
yellow stripe grounding wire connected between
the case and the back cover as shown.
Ensure the camera is properly grounded.
Typical to good grounding practices, the
camera chassis ground should be provided
using the lowest resistance path possible. FLIR
requires using a grounding strap anchored to
the grounding lug on the back plate of the
camera housing and connected to the nearest
earth-grounding point.
Serial Connector
for local control
Not used
Serial Connection
for local control
Not used
Analog Video
Analog Video
(monitoring output only)
24 VAC/DC
20 AWG MAX
4
5
2
1
3
BNC
RCA
Ethernet
24 VAC/DC
Earth Ground
Figure 1-3: F-Series Camera Connections
Camera Power
Heater Power
IP Network
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