FLIR H-Series, HS-324, HS-307 Pro, HS-307 Operator's Manual
H-Series
Thermal Night Vision Camera
Operator’s Manual
Document Number: 431-0003-01-10
Revision: 160
March 2012
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In accordance with these regulations, all EEE products labeled with
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Important Instructions and Notices to the User:
Modification of this device without the express authorization of FLIR Commercial
Systems, Inc. may void the user’s authority under FCC rules to operate this device.
Note 1: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver;
and/or
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Note 2: This equipment was tested for compliance with the FCC limits for a Class B
digital device using a shielded cable for connecting the equipment to an analog video
output to a monitor and using a shielded USB cable for connecting the equipment to a
personal computer. When making such connections , s hi el de d cab les m us t be u sed w it h
this equipment.
Industry Canada Notice:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Avis d’Industrie Canada:
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.
70 Castilian Drive
Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: 888.747.FLIR (888.747.3547)
International: +1.805.964.9797
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Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
H-Series Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Detection Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Shipping Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating Your H-Series Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Camera Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installing the SD Card and Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Charging the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
H-Series Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Buttons and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SD Card Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Auto-Standby Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
The Hot Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing the Shuttered Eyepiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Bayonet Lens Mounting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2× Extender (19 mm only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hand Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing Software Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
H-Series Camera Model Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Field of View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Additional Features: Pro (Command version) Model . . . . . . . . . 31
Range Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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1Introduction
Image with H-Series CameraImage Intensified Camera
The H-Series handheld thermal imaging camera lets law enforcement
officers see clearly in total darkness, giving them the information they
need while making quick decisions, enhancing mission effectiveness,
maximizing operational capabilities, and improving officer safety.
The H-Series camera provides a Vanadium Oxide (VO
) micro
x
bolometer giving excellent, high-fidelity thermal imagery with the detail
necessary for cutting edge performance. You will see improved
detection and recognition ranges in total darkness, as well as through
smoke, dust, and light fog.
You can see better through camouflage and foliage in any lighting
conditions. Because H-Series cameras see heat, not light, they are not
fooled by suspects wearing dark clothes or hiding in bushes.
You can see more—and see farther—than with other night vision
technologies because H-Series cameras see clearly without any light
whatsoever. You can see farther at night than with technologies that
need ambient light to work and you can see heat sources that these
other cameras could never find.
With a variety of lens options, on-board image, and video capture
capability all built in to the camera, H-Series cameras are the most
potent imaging package available today.
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1–1 H-Series Camera Features
• Micro bolometer
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 for longerrange surveillance a 65
mm lens with 7° field of
view. An optional 2×
extender lens can be
added to the 19 mm camera to provide a 12° field of view.
• Shuttered Eyepiece—Keeps light from coming out of the
viewfinder display, helping you stay covert.
• Two-sided Hand Strap—Accommodates both left-handed and
right-handed users.
• Software upgrades using SD card in the field.
• SD Card Slot—Allows for storing captured still images and video
on the removable SD card.
1
• USB 2.0 Connection—Rapid transfer of still images and video 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.
• Rugged design—Built to withstand the demands of day-in, day-out
law enforcement operations.
1. Available only with the HS-324/HS-307 Pro (Command
version).
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H-Series Operator’s Manual 1—Introduction
440 m Detection
110 m Recognition
720 m Detection
180 m Recognition
1.45 km Detection
370 m Recognition
1–2 Detection Range
1
The illustration below shows the comparative range performance of
the H-Series camera with different lens configurations. The data is
based on detecting and recognizing a man 1.8 meters tall (and onehalf meter wide).
19 mm
Lens
19 mm
Lens with
2
×
Extender
65 mm
Lens
1. Actual range may vary depending on camera set-up,
environmental conditions, and user experience.
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1–3 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 power adapter to power or recharge the
camera.
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
HS-307 with 65 mm Lens
HS-324 with 19 mm Lens
Focus Ring
The H-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.
• HS-324/HS-307 (Patrol version) Camera
In addition to the camera, Quick Start card, Operator’s manual, and
Documentation/Training CD or DVD; the following items are included
in the camera package:
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