FLIR H-Series, HS-324, HS-324 Pro Operator's Manual

H-Series

Thermal Night Vision Camera

Operator’s Manual

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Table of Contents

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

H-Series Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Detection Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

Shipping Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operating Your H-Series Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

Installing the Batteries and SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Hand Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installing Software Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

H-Series Camera Model Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Lens Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Additional Features: HS-324 Pro (Command version) . . . . . . . 31

Range Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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1Introduction

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 320 × 240 resolution Vanadium
Oxide (VO

) microbolometer giving excellent, high-fidelity thermal

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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

• 320×240 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 2× optical
extender.

• 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.

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

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• 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 Pro (Command version).

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1–2 Detection Range

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

110 m Recognition

180 m Recognition

440 m Detection

720 m Detection

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 adapters 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

The H-Series cameras shown below are available with the features,
options, and accessories described in this manual.

19 mm Lens Configuration

19 mm Lens with 2× Extender

Focus Ring

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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 (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:

Neck Lanyard

Rechargeable

AA Batteries

1-Gb SD Card

USB Cable

Video Output Cable

AC Power Adaptor

Hot Shoe

Car Adaptor

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• HS-324 Pro (Command 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:

Neck Lanyard

Carrying Pouch

Rechargeable

AA Batteries

1-Gb SD Card

USB Cable

Video Output Cable

AC Power Adaptor

Hot Shoe

Car Adaptor

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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.

Manual Focus Ring

Front Lens Cover

Lens Release Lever

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Rear Lens Cover