FLIR HM-224b, HM-224b Pro, HM-324b XP Operator's Manual
HM-Series
Thermal Night Vision Camera
Operator’s Manual
Document Number: 432-0004-31-10
Revision: 100
Jan 2013
HM-Series Operator’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
HM-Series Camera Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Shipping Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating Your HM-Series Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Camera Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the Batteries and SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Charging the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
HM-Series Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Buttons and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SD Card Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Auto-Standby Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
The Hot Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installing the Shuttered Eyepiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Bayonet Lens Mounting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2× Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Installing Software Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
HM-Series Camera Model Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Field of View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Storage File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Range Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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1Introduction
Image with HM-Series Camera
Your Vision
The HM-Series handheld thermal imaging camera gives every
mariner the power to see at night like never before.
The HM-Series camera gives you the power to see more—and to see
farther—than every other night vision technology around:
• When you have the HM-Series 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,
HM-Series 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 waterways 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 HM-Series Camera Features
• Rugged design—Built to withstand the demands of maritime use.
It is fully submersible (IP67).
• Microbolometer sensor for excellent image quality and clarity
• Hot Shoe—Provides convenient power input and video output.
• Choose the 19 mm lens with 24° field of view or include a
removable 2× optical extender.
• Two-sided Hand Strap—Accommodates both left-handed and
right-handed users.
• Software upgrades using an SD card.
• SD Card Slot—Allows for storing captured still images and video
(HM-324b XP+
only) on the removable SD card.
1
• USB 2.0 Connection—Rapid transfer of files from the camera to
a PC.
1
• Four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries—Provides up to 5 hours of
camera operation on a single charge.
1. Available only with the HM-224b Pro or HM-324b XP+ models.
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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.
Only use the auxiliary power adapter provided with your
HM-Series camera. Connecting the camera to an imprope r p ower
source may damage the camera and void your warranty.
Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the camera’s infrared
optics.
Caution!
The camera window has an anti-reflective coating and should only
be cleaned with low pressure fresh water and a lens cloth.
Improper care of the camera window can cause damage to the
anti-reflective coating, degrade the camera’s performance, and
void the camera warranty.
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2 Getting Started
19 mm Lens with 2× Extender
19 mm Lens Configuration
Focus Ring
The HM-Series cameras shown below are available with the features,
options, and accessories described in this manual.
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Neck Lanyard
Hot Shoe
Video Output Cable
USB Cable
AC Power Adaptor
SD Card
Rechargeable
AA Batteries
2–1 Shipping Kits
Refer to the packing list enclosed with your camera shipment to
determine the actual contents of your camera package.
• HM-224b and HM-324b XP Cameras
• HM-224b Pro and HM-324b XP+ Cameras
• In addition to the camera, Quick Start card, and Documentation/
Training CD or DVD; the following items are included in the
camera package:
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Rear Lens Cover
Manual Focus Ring
Front Lens Cover
Lens Release Lever
2–2 Options and Accessories
2× Optical Extender for 19 mm lens:
Note
The 2× Optical Extender is not waterproof and should not be used
in wet environments.
The attachable 2× Optical Extender lens doubles the range of
performance when needed, without sacrificing the situational
awareness benefits of the wide field of view lens.
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