FLIR Ranger HRC MS Operator's Manual
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Ranger HRC MS™
Operator’s manual
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Table of Contents
System overview ................................................................................................................1
1.1 Main features .....................................................................................................1
1.2 Applications ........................................................................................................
2
General Safety Warnings ...................................................................................................3
System description ............................................................................................................4
3.1 Cameras and sensors ........................................................................................4
3.1.1 IR Camera ............................................................................................
4
3.1.2 TV Camera ...........................................................................................5
3.1.3 LRF .......................................................................................................5
3.1.4 GPS ......................................................................................................5
3.1.5 Digital Magnetic Compass ....................................................................6
3.2 System components ..........................................................................................7
3.2.1 Pan/Tilt .................................................................................................
7
3.2.2 Junction Protocol Converter (JPC2) .....................................................9
3.2.3 Junction Box .......................................................................................11
3.2.4 Power Supply .....................................................................................13
3.2.5 Power Box ..........................................................................................
14
3.2.6 Joystick Control Unit ...........................................................................
16
3.2.7 Remote Power Controller ...................................................................17
3.3 System control .................................................................................................17
System Congurations ....................................................................................................18
Functions and features ....................................................................................................22
5.1 Operating modes .............................................................................................22
5.1.1 NORMAL mode ..................................................................................
22
5.1.2 AUTOSCAN mode ..............................................................................22
5.1.3 PARK mode ........................................................................................
23
5.1.4 LRF mode ...........................................................................................
24
5.1.5 MENU mode .......................................................................................24
5.1.6 PROG POSITION mode .....................................................................24
5.2 IR image optimization ......................................................................................25
5.2.1 Non-Uniformity Correction ..................................................................
25
5.2.2 Adjustment area .................................................................................25
5.2.3 Adjustment modes ..............................................................................27
5.2.4 Adjust image .......................................................................................27
5.2.5 Color Distribution ................................................................................28
5.2.6 Digital Detail Enhancement ................................................................28
5.2.7 DDE lter ............................................................................................29
5.2.8 Filter ....................................................................................................31
5.2.9 IR palette ............................................................................................31
5.2.10 Zoom interpolation ..............................................................................32
Joystick Control Unit .......................................................................................................33
6.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................33
6.2 Joystick and keypad buttons ............................................................................
34
6.2.1 NORMAL mode ..................................................................................
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6.2.2 AUTOSCAN mode ..............................................................................37
6.2.3 PARK mode ........................................................................................38
6.2.4 LRF mode ...........................................................................................39
6.2.5 MENU mode .......................................................................................40
6.2.6 PROG POSITION mode .....................................................................41
System software ...............................................................................................................43
7.1 System information ..........................................................................................43
7.1.1 Status text ...........................................................................................
45
7.1.2 Show/hide system information ............................................................
45
7.2 Menu system ....................................................................................................46
7.2.1 Navigation in menu system ................................................................
46
7.2.1.1 Example...........................................................................47
7.3 Main menu .......................................................................................................48
7.4 Pan/Tilt menu ...................................................................................................
48
7.4.1 Pan/Tilt menu when IR is selected .....................................................
49
7.4.1.1 Go to position ..................................................................50
7.4.1.2 Current position list ..........................................................50
7.4.1.3 Route sequence ..............................................................53
7.4.1.4 Store/recall position list....................................................53
7.4.2 Pan/Tilt menu when TV is selected ....................................................55
7.5 Image menu .....................................................................................................56
7.5.1 Image menu when IR is selected .......................................................
56
7.5.1.1 Man. level/span ...............................................................58
7.5.2 Image menu when TV is selected ......................................................
59
7.6 Setup menu ......................................................................................................
60
7.6.1 Setup menu when IR is selected ........................................................
60
7.6.1.1 Setup – Image .................................................................61
7.6.1.2 Setup –Symbology ..........................................................64
7.6.1.3 Setup – Pan/tilt ................................................................67
7.6.1.4 Setup – Local adapt.........................................................69
7.6.1.5 Setup – Date & time ........................................................70
7.6.1.6 Setup – Maintenance.......................................................71
7.6.1.7 System information ..........................................................76
7.6.2 Setup menu when TV is selected .......................................................77
7.6.2.1 Setup – Image .................................................................78
7.6.2.2 Setup – Symbology .........................................................78
7.7 GPS menu .......................................................................................................79
7.8 LRF menu ........................................................................................................
80
7.9 DMC menu .......................................................................................................
81
7.9.1 DMC Calibration mode .......................................................................
81
IR Camera software ..........................................................................................................83
8.1 IR Camera information .....................................................................................83
8.2 IR Camera menu system .................................................................................
85
8.3 Main menu bar .................................................................................................
86
8.3.1 Image menu ........................................................................................
86
8.3.1.1 To consider when auto focusing ......................................
90
8.3.2 File menu ............................................................................................91
8.3.3 Setup menu ........................................................................................91
8.3.3.1 Image
...............................................................................92
8.3.3.2 Graphical User Interface (GUI) ........................................94
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8.3.3.3 Image save ......................................................................96
8.3.3.4 Date/time .........................................................................96
8.3.3.5 Local settings...................................................................98
8.3.3.6 System.............................................................................99
8.3.3.7 Network ...........................................................................99
8.3.3.8 Real Time Protocol (RTP) .............................................100
8.3.3.9 Camera info ...................................................................100
8.3.3.10 Access code ..................................................................101
8.3.3.11 Save settings .................................................................101
8.3.3.12 Factory default ...............................................................101
8.3.4 Tools menu .......................................................................................101
8.3.4.1 Defroster On / Defroster Off ..........................................102
8.3.4.2 Ext Shutter On / Ext Shutter Off ....................................102
8.3.4.3 Reset Optics ..................................................................102
8.3.4.4 POST result ...................................................................102
8.3.4.5 BIT result .......................................................................103
8.3.4.6 BIT start .........................................................................103
8.3.4.7 Test image .....................................................................104
8.3.4.8 System restart ...............................................................104
Hardware installation .....................................................................................................105
9.1 Mechanical installation ...................................................................................
105
9.1.1 JPC2 .................................................................................................
105
9.1.2 Pan/Tilt .............................................................................................105
9.1.3 IR and TV Camera ............................................................................106
9.2 Cable connections .........................................................................................108
9.2.1 Pan/Tilt unit .......................................................................................
109
9.2.2 System components .........................................................................110
9.2.2.1 JPC2 conguration ........................................................111
9.2.2.2 Junction Box conguration ............................................112
9.2.2.3 Power Box conguration................................................114
9.3 Alignment .......................................................................................................116
9.3.1 Alignment method .............................................................................
116
9.3.2 Alignment with camera as reference ................................................117
9.3.3 Alignment with LRF unit as reference ...............................................118
9.3.4 Camera adjustments ........................................................................121
9.3.4.1 Azimuth adjustment .......................................................121
9.3.4.2 Elevation adjustment .....................................................122
Basic settings .................................................................................................................124
10.1 Video signal setting ........................................................................................124
10.1.1 One monitor ......................................................................................
124
10.1.2 Two monitors ....................................................................................124
10.1.3 IR/TV video swap setting ..................................................................125
10.2 Joystick Control Unit settings .........................................................................125
10.2.1 Original or Alternative setting ...........................................................
125
10.2.2 NUC button .......................................................................................126
10.2.3 Joystick polarity ................................................................................127
10.2.4 Autoscan point selection ...................................................................128
10.3 Home position ................................................................................................129
10.3.1 DMC
calibration ................................................................................129
10.3.2 Manual setting ..................................................................................131
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10.4 Miscellaneous settings ...................................................................................132
10.4.1 Preset focus distance .......................................................................
132
10.4.2 Slave mode .......................................................................................132
10.5 Save settings .................................................................................................133
10.6 Default settings ..............................................................................................
133
System operation ...........................................................................................................134
11.1 System on/off .................................................................................................
134
11.1.1 Starting up the system ......................................................................
134
11.1.2 Turning off the system ......................................................................135
11.1.3 Remote power control ......................................................................136
11.2 Basic features ................................................................................................137
11.3 IR image .........................................................................................................
139
11.3.1 NUC ..................................................................................................
139
11.3.2 Adjustment mode ..............................................................................140
11.3.3 Manual adjustment ...........................................................................141
11.3.4 DDE adjustment ...............................................................................142
11.3.5 IR palette ..........................................................................................143
11.4 Auto scanning ................................................................................................144
11.4.1 AUTOSCAN mode ............................................................................
144
11.4.2 Autoscan lists ...................................................................................
145
11.4.2.1 Preparations .................................................................145
11.4.2.2 Adjustments of FOV and focus ......................................
146
11.4.2.3 Speed and Dwell settings ..............................................
146
11.4.2.4
Creating autoscan lists and Appending autoscan points
. 147
11.4.2.5 Editing autoscan points settings and Moving
autoscan points .............................................................148
11.4.2.6 Route sequence ............................................................
148
11.4.2.7 Storing/recalling/deleting autoscan lists ........................149
11.4.2.8 Saving current autoscan list ..........................................150
11.5 Distance measurements ................................................................................
151
11.5.1 Activate .............................................................................................
152
11.5.2 Measure ............................................................................................152
11.5.3 Deactivate .........................................................................................153
11.6 Cold weather conditions .................................................................................154
11.6.1 Heating .............................................................................................
154
11.6.1.1 Defrosting ......................................................................154
11.6.2 Pan/tilt wake-up ................................................................................155
11.6.2.1 Manual Pan/tilt wake-up ................................................155
Optimizing the IR Image .................................................................................................156
12.1 Basic procedures ...........................................................................................156
12.1.1 Starting point ....................................................................................
156
12.1.1.1 Display indicators ..........................................................
157
12.1.1.2 Filter Off .........................................................................158
12.1.1.3 No digital zoom ..............................................................159
12.1.1.4 Adjustment area ............................................................160
12.1.2 Select scene .....................................................................................
161
12.1.2.1 Optical zoom
..................................................................161
12.1.2.2 Auto focus......................................................................162
12.1.3 Range selection ................................................................................164
12.1.4 NUC ..................................................................................................164
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12.1.5 Adjustment mode ..............................................................................165
12.1.7 Color Distribution ..............................................................................
166
12.1.7 Save settings ....................................................................................
167
12.2 Advanced procedures ....................................................................................168
12.2.1 Select scene .....................................................................................
168
12.2.1.1 Digital zoom ...................................................................169
12.2.1.2 Optical zoom..................................................................169
12.2.2 Focus ................................................................................................170
12.2.2.1 Focus area.....................................................................170
12.2.2.2 Auto focus......................................................................171
12.2.2.3 Fixed focus ....................................................................172
12.2.3 Range selection ................................................................................173
12.2.4 NUC ..................................................................................................173
12.2.4.1 Internal NUC ..................................................................174
12.2.4.2 External NUC against lens cover...................................174
12.2.4.3 External NUC against scene .........................................175
12.2.5 Adjustment area ...............................................................................176
12.2.6 Adjustment mode ..............................................................................177
12.2.6.1 Selecting mode ..............................................................177
12.2.7 Adjust image .....................................................................................178
12.2.7.1 Adjustments in Auto Level-Span and DDE mode ..........179
12.2.7.2 Adjustments in Auto Level mode ...................................179
12.2.7.3 Adjustment in Manual mode ..........................................180
12.2.8 Color Distribution ..............................................................................180
12.2.9 DDE Control .....................................................................................181
12.2.10 Filter ..................................................................................................182
12.2.11 Palette ..............................................................................................183
12.2.11.1 Select palette .................................................................183
12.2.11.2 Invert Palette .................................................................183
12.2.12 Zoom interpolation ............................................................................184
12.2.13 Save settings ....................................................................................185
12.3 Typical settings for Low/Normal/High Contrast scenes .................................185
12.3.1 Summary ..........................................................................................
185
12.3.2 Adjustment mode ..............................................................................186
12.3.2.1 Adjustment mode...........................................................186
12.3.2.2 DDE Control value .........................................................187
12.3.3 Filter ..................................................................................................187
12.3.3.1 Filter type .......................................................................187
12.3.2 Focus ................................................................................................188
12.3.2.1 Manual focus .................................................................188
12.3.2.2 Auto focus......................................................................188
12.3.3 Palette ..............................................................................................189
Maintenance and cleaning .............................................................................................190
13.1 Camera body, cables & accessories ..............................................................190
13.2 Lenses ...........................................................................................................
190
13.3 Storage ..........................................................................................................
190
13.4 Preventive Maintenance ................................................................................
190
Technical support ...........................................................................................................191
Technical appendices ....................................................................................................192
15.1 Technical specications .................................................................................192
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15.1.1 Thermal imager specications ..........................................................192
15.1.2 Detector specications .....................................................................192
15.1.3 Image specications .........................................................................193
15.1.4 Optics specications .........................................................................193
15.1.5 TV options ........................................................................................
193
15.1.6 Laser Range Finder ..........................................................................194
15.1.7 Global Positioning System ................................................................194
15.1.8 Pan/Tilt .............................................................................................195
15.2 Parts list .........................................................................................................195
15.3 Document list .................................................................................................
196
15.4 Connector overview .......................................................................................
197
15.4.1 Connectors .......................................................................................
197
15.4.2 Connector placement General ..........................................................198
15.4.3 Connector placement IP network option ...........................................199
15.5 Pin congurations ..........................................................................................200
15.5.1 Pin conguration – JPC2 ..................................................................
200
15.5.1.1 J1 – 23-pin connector .........................................................200
15.5.1.2 J2 – 6-pin connector ...........................................................201
15.5.1.3 J3 – BNC connector ...........................................................201
15.5.1.4 J11 – BNC connector .........................................................201
15.5.1.5 J14 – 10 pin connector .......................................................202
15.5.1.6 J15 – 26 pin connector .......................................................202
15.5.1.7 J16 – 10 pin connector .......................................................203
15.5.2 Pin conguration – Joystick Control Unit (JCU) ................................204
15.5.2.1 J10 – 23-pin connector ..................................................204
15.5.3 Pin conguration – JB .......................................................................205
15.5.3.1 J4 – 6-pin connector ......................................................205
15.5.3.2 J5 – 23-pin connector ...................................................205
15.5.3.3 J6 – BNC connector ......................................................206
15.5.3.4 J7 – BNC connector ......................................................206
15.5.3.5 J8 – 10-pin connector ....................................................207
15.5.3.6 J9 – 23-pin connector ....................................................207
15.5.3.7 J12 – 10-pin connector ..................................................208
15.6 Basic dimensions ...........................................................................................209
15.6.1 Basic dimensions – Pan/tilt head ......................................................
209
15.6.1.1 .......................................................................................209
15.6.1.2 .......................................................................................210
15.6.1.3 .......................................................................................211
15.6.1.4 .......................................................................................212
15.6.1.5 .......................................................................................213
15.6.1.6 .......................................................................................214
15.6.2 Basic dimensions – Joystick Control Unit (JCU) ..............................215
15.6.3 Basic dimensions – Junction box (JB) ..............................................216
15.6.4 Basic dimensions – Power supply (PS) ............................................217
15.6.5 Basic dimensions – Power box .........................................................218
15.6.6 Basic dimensions – JPC2 .................................................................219
15.6.7 Basic dimensions – Mount plate .......................................................220
15.7 Diagnostic tools ..............................................................................................221
15.8 Trouble shooting ............................................................................................
223
15.9 IP network solution .........................................................................................
225
15.9.1 Equipment ......................................................................................................
226
15.9.2 FLIR Nexus application ..................................................................................
227
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History of Infrared technology ......................................................................................231
Theory of thermal imaging ............................................................................................236
17.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................236
17.2 The electromagnetic spectrum .......................................................................
236
17.3 Blackbody radiation ........................................................................................
237
17.3.1 Planck’s law ......................................................................................
238
17.3.2 Wien’s displacement law ..................................................................240
17.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann’s law ....................................................................241
17.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters ....................................................................242
17.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials ...............................................................245
Abbreviations..................................................................................................................246
Index ................................................................................................................................247
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System overview
Ranger HRC MS is a high performance, long range surveillance system
with multiple sensors.
Ranger HRC MS is a modular system that can be equipped with IR and
TV cameras and additional sensors such as Laser Range Finder, Digital
Magnetic Compass and GPS unit. The IR and TV cameras are available in
a number of versions, with different range and eld-of-view capabilities.
Ranger HRC MS can be operated as a transportable stand-alone system,
or congured into an IP network with multiple systems.
FLIR controls the entire supply chain for the critical technology inside the
Ranger HRC MS system, ensuring fast service and long term support.
1.1 Main features
The Ranger HRC MS system offers the following main features:
Cooled thermal detector for long range performance; designed for
man-size target detection above 10 km and vehicle detection above
20 km.
Large format thermal detector for wide range performance and high
image quality.
12.5 x continuous infrared optical zoom, with clear image over the
full zoom range.
Auto focus functionality, proving an immediate clear and focused IR
image.
Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) for high contrast images, even in
the most challenging thermal conditions.
TV camera options for powerful daylight imaging.
Optional eye-safe Laser Range Finder unit for distance measurements.
Optional GPS unit, for advanced GPS based geomapping.
Optional Digital Magnetic Compass.
Integrated pan and tilt mechanism, with precise positioning and
variable control.
Programmable autoscan functionality, which automatically moves
the system from point to point in a preset autoscan list.
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Stand-alone congurations for transportable, xed or legacy installa-
tions.
IP network conguration for integration into existing IP based
surveillance networks.
Rugged, fully MIL qualied system, designed for harsh environments
and operation 24/7/365.
Compact, long range optics, which combines low weight and small
size with high performance.
1.2 Applications
The Ranger HRC MS system is used in applications such as force protection, border surveillance, tactical reconnaissance, training range, xed
and mobile security, target tracking and long-range surveillance.
Ranger HRC MS is designed to meet the needs of the operator. The system offers the following operator benets:
Advanced and high performance thermal imaging enables situational
awareness in the wide eld-of-view, while maintaining detailed recognition capabilities in the narrow eld-of-view.
By seeing further and being able to recognizing more details, the
operator can react quickly to security threats.
As opposed to systems with a rotating lens system, there is no switch-
ing or swapping between the different images. The operator can
gradually zoom in on a target, while keeping his focus all the time.
The accurate and fast pan and tilt mechanism allows for easy
tracking and following of fast moving objects.
Repeatable position feedback and both fast and slow slew rates gives
the operator full control also at maximal zoom.
If connected to a radar system, Ranger HRC MS can automatically
turn to a detected object. The visual image allows the operator to
instantly see what the blip on the radar screen really means.
The Ranger HRC MS can be congured for eld transport and fast
deployment. A single operator can set up the system in minutes,
making it ideal for mobile operations and quick deployments.
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General Safety Warnings
Before switching the power ON make sure that:
• All connectors are fastened properly
• All personnel is in a safe distance from moving parts
• The Pan/Tilt is free from obstacles
Before starting work on system components:
• Turn power off and disconnect the system cable before starting work
on any system components.
• The operator must press the PRK button (on JCU Keypad) for more
than 3 seconds to manually enable the pan/tilt.
When using a Laser:
• When using a system equipped with the optional Laser, be sure and
read the Laser Warning Label (sample below).
• Do not open the Laser – Danger of high voltage electrical shock.
• Do not aim the Laser at highly reective objects or surfaces
windows, mirrors or reective sign boards) within a radius of
<100 m since the powerful laser reection will damage the laser’s
sensitive detector.
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
LASER, CLASS 3A (EN 60825-1; 1994)
12 mJ maximal output energy at 1540 nm
25 ns pulse width
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System description
Ranger HRC MS is a high performance, long range thermal imaging surveillance system with multiple sensors. Ranger HRC MS can be operated
as a transportable stand-alone system, or congured into an IP network
with multiple systems.
This chapter describes the Ranger HRC MS sub systems; cameras, sen-
sors and other system components. Typical system congurations are
described in chapter 4.
3.1 Cameras and sensors
The Ranger HRC MS is a modular system, which can be equipped with
IR and TV cameras and additional sensors; such as Laser Range Finder,
Digital Magnetic Compass and GPS unit. Both the IR and TV camera are
available in a number of versions, with different range and eld-of-view
capabilities.
For detailed technical data of the cameras and sensors, see section 15.1.
3.1.1 IR Camera
The IR Camera is equipped with a cooled mid-wave detector, which offers
long range performance in all weather conditions, through smoke and
dust. The cooled detector also makes it possible to clearly see details in
the image. The detector is designed for man-size target detection above
10 km and vehicle detection above 20 km.
The IR Camera has a continuous zoom, with clear image over the full
zoom range. As opposed to systems with a rotating lens system, there is
no switching or swapping between the different images. The operator can
gradually zoom in on a target, while keeping his focus all the time. The
camera is also equipped with a digital zoom and multiple preset eld-of-
view positions.
The IR Camera contains an auto focus feature that provides an immediate
clear and focused image. Focus to a preset distance and manual focus is
also provided.
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The IR Camera has a set of automatic functions that ensure a high contrast image even in the most challenging thermal conditions, such as level
and span adjustments, histogram equalization and Digital Detail Enhance-
ment processing.
The IR Camera is a rugged and sealed unit, designed for harsh environments. There are heaters for defrosting of the front lens.
3.1.2 TV Camera
The TV Camera is a sensitive, high-magnication, color quality daylight
camera, used for additional target identication when conditions permit.
The TV Camera is a standard item mounted in a rugged FLIR housing.
3.1.3 LRF
The Laser Range Finder (LRF) unit is an optional system component.
The LRF unit is a light weight eye-safe laser range nder, radiating in
the 1.54μm Erbium glass wave length. The unit consists of a laser trans-
mitter, a laser receiver, power supplies and control and signal processing
electronics.
The LRF unit determines the distance to a target by measuring the time
it takes for a laser pulse to go the target and back again. This time is con-
verted to a distance.
For more information about distance measurements, see section 11.5.
3.1.4 GPS
The Global Positioning System (GPS) unit is an optional system component.
The Global Positioning System is a network of satellites that transmit
accurate time and position information worldwide. GPS receivers receive
signals from these satellites and use the information to determine an
exact location. Satellites orbit the earth at around 12,000 miles. While a
GPS receiver can detect signals from up to 12 satellites at any time, only
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three signals are needed to provide a position or “GPS x” latitude and
longitude) for vehicle navigation systems.
The GPS unit is an advanced device for GPS based geomapping, which is
used to determine the exact position of the system.
The GPS unit consists of two parts, the external antenna and the internal
electronics. In order to allow the GPS antenna to receive the GPS signals,
the antenna must be outdoors with an unobstructed view of the sky. The
GPS unit can operate in all weather types, except for heavy snowfall.
3.1.5 Digital Magnetic Compass
The Digital Magnetic Compass (DMC) unit is an optional system component.
The DMC unit is a high sensitivity precision instrument, which measures
magnetic elds in three dimensions. The intention is to measure the geomagnetic eld, in order to nd magnetic north. However, also other magnetic elds near the DMC unit will be included in the result and have
effect on the readings. For that reason, it is important that the system is
placed away from any sources of magnetic interference; such as transformers, motors, radars, power lines and steel vehicles.
The geomagnetic eld also has a declination also referred to as variation
or deviation) between magnetic north and true north. Each geographical
location has its own xed declination, in the order of a few to several de-
grees. A common situation is that there also is a variable declination over
24 hours in the order of tenths of degrees. In order to nd true north, the
local magnetic declination between magnetic north and true north must
be entered into the system when the DMC unit is calibrated. A negative
number corrects toward west and a positive number towards east.
For more information about DMC calibration, see section 10.3.1.
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3.2 System components
In addition to the cameras and sensors, the system includes components
for pan/tilt, signal distribution, power supply, etc.
For part numbers of the cables, please refer to the Parts list in section
15.2. For an overview of the location of the connectors, see section 15.4.
3.2.1 Pan/Tilt
The Pan/Tilt unit is a rugged two axis pan and tilt mechanism. The Pan/
Tilt unit is equipped with a left and a right mounting plate, where the IR
and TV and cameras are mounted. On top of the Pan/Tilt unit, there is a
housing for the LRF, DMC and GPS units.
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2
3
4
5
6
Figure 3.1 Pan/Tilt connections.
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Pan/Tilt connections
Callout Description
1 TV camera cable
The TV Camera cable is connected to the X3 connector on the Pan/Tilt unit and to the
TV Camera.
2 IR camera cable
The IR Camera cable is connected to the X2 connector on the Pan/Tilt unit and to the
IR Camera.
3 GPS antenna cable
The GPS antenna cable is connected to the X4 connector on the Pan/Tilt unit and to
the GPS unit.
4 DMC cable
The DMC is connected to the X5 connector on the Pan/Tilt unit and to the DMC unit.
5 LRF cable
The LRF cable is connected to the X6 connector on the Pan/Tilt unit and to the LRF
unit.
6 System cable
The System cable is connected to the X1 connector on the Pan/Tilt unit and to the
PTH connector (J15) on the JPC2 unit.
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3.2.2 Junction Protocol Converter (JPC2)
The Junction Protocol Converter (JPC2) is the system control unit. The
System Software is executed from the JPC2 unit. The JPC2 can be congured for stand-alone operation or congured into an IP network.
Figure 3.2 JPC2 connections.
JPC2 connections
Callout Description
1 System cable or JCU cable
When the system is controlled from a remotely located Joystick Control Unit, the
System cable is connected to the JCU connector (J1) on the JPC2 unit and to:
• the J5 connector on the Junction Box, or
• the J5 connector on the Power Box.
When the system is controlled from a directly connected Joystick Control Unit, the
JCU cable is connected to the JCU connector (J1) on the JPC2 unit and to the J10
connector on the Joystick Control Unit.
2 Power cable
The Power cable is connected to the POWER connector (J2) on the JPC2 unit and to
the Power Supply unit.
NOTE: The POWER connector (J2) on the JPC2 unit must not be used when
power is supplied via the System cable from the Junction Box or Power Box.
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JPC2 connections
Callout Description
3 Video cable
The Video cable is used to connect a video monitor directly to the JPC2 unit.
The Video cable is connected the VIDEO 1 connector (J3) on the JPC2 unit.
NOTE: The VIDEO 1 connector (J3) corresponds to the J6 connector on the
Junction Box.
4 Video cable
The Video cable is used to connect a video monitor directly to the JPC2 unit.
The Video cable is connected to the VIDEO 2 connector (J11) on the JPC2 unit.
NOTE: The VIDEO 2 connector (J11) corresponds to the J7 connector on the
Junction Box.
5 Ethernet cable
The Ethernet cable is used to connect a LAN switch in an IP network to the JPC2 unit.
The Ethernet cable is connected to the IP connector (J14) on the JPC2 unit.
NOTE: The maximum cable distance between the JPC2 and the LAN switch
is 100 m/ 328 ft.
NOTE: The possibility to connect the system an IP network is an extra option.
The IP connector (J14) is only available if the IP network option has been
chosen.
6 System cable
The System cable is connected to the PTH connector (J15) on the JPC2 unit and to
the X1 connector on the Pan/Tilt unit.
7 Host cable
The Host cable is used when the system is controlled from an external computer.
The Host cable is connected to the NET IN connector (J16) on the JPC2 unit.
NOTE: The possibility to connect an external computer to the JPC2 unit is an
extra option. The NET IN connector (J16) is available on request.
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3.2.3 Junction Box
The Junction Box is the central power and signal distribution hub for the
system. Through this unit, power (+28VDC) is distributed to the main
sub systems. Command, data and control signals are distributed to the
appropriate sub systems for processing. The Junction Box also provides
interface connections to other systems, such as Host Control Systems
HOST). The Junction box has a standard set of features, such as video
output buffers and host communication signal conditioning.
Figure 3.3 Junction Box connections, front side.
Junction Box connections, front side
Callout Description
1 Reserved for future capabilities.
2 Host cable
The Host cable is used when the system is controlled from an external computer.
The Host cable is connected to the J8 connector on the Junction Box.
3 Power cable
The Power cable is connected to the J4 connector on the Junction Box and to the
Power Supply unit.
4 Video cable
The Video cable is connected to the J6 connector on the Junction Box and to an
external video monitor.
NOTE: The J6 connector corresponds to the VIDEO 1 connector (J3) on the
JPC2 unit.
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Junction Box connections, front side
Callout Description
5 Video cable
The Video cable is connected to the J7 connector on the Junction Box and to an
external video monitor.
NOTE: The J7 connector corresponds to the VIDEO 2 connector (J11) on
the JPC2 unit.
Figure 3.4 Junction box connections, rear side
Junction Box connections, rear side
Callout Description
1 System cable
The System cable is connected to the J5 connector on the Junction Box and to the
JCU connector (J1) on the JPC2 unit.
2 JCU cable
The JCU cable is connected to the J9 connector on the Junction Box and to the J10
connector on the Joystick Control Unit (JCU).
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3.2.4 Power Supply
The Power Supply unit converts AC mains 85–264 VAC, 47–440 Hz)
to +28 VDC, which is used by all sub systems. The Power Supply unit is
either connected to the Junction Box or directly to the JPC2 unit.
Figure 3.5 Power Supply connections
Power Supply connections
Callout Description
1 Power cable
The Power cable is connected to the Power Supply unit and to:
• the J4 connector on the Junction Box, or
• the POWER connector (J2) on the JPC2 unit.
2 AC Mains cable
The AC Mains cable is connected to the power inlet on the Power Supply unit and to
the AC mains supply.
The Power cable is shipped either with a European or a US standard AC power plug.
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3.2.5 Power Box
The Power Box is the Junction Box and the Power Supply unit integrated
in a 19” case.
Figure 3.6 Power Box connections.
Power Box connections
Callout Description
1 Host cable
The Host cable is used when the system is controlled from an external computer.
The Host cable is connected to the J8 connector on the Power Box.
2 Video cable
The Video cable is connected to the J7 connector on the Power Box and to an external
video monitor.
NOTE: The J7 connector corresponds to the VIDEO 1 connector (J3) on the
JPC2 unit.
3 System cable
The System cable is connected to the J5 connector on the Power Box and to the JCU
connector (J1) on the JPC2 unit.
4 JCU cable
The JCU cable is connected to the J9 connector on the Power Box and to the J10
connector on the Joystick Control Unit (JCU).
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Power Box connections
Callout Description
5 Video cable
The Video cable is connected to the J6 connector on the Power Box and to an external
video monitor.
NOTE: The J6 connector corresponds to the VIDEO 2 connector (J11) on the
JPC2 unit.
6 AC Mains cable
The AC Mains cable is connected to the power inlet on the Power Box and to the AC
mains supply.
The Power cable is shipped either with a European or a US standard AC power plug.
NOTE: The three power outlets can be used to connect for instance the video
monitors and other equipment.
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3.2.6 Joystick Control Unit
The Joystick Control Unit JCU), with its joystick and keypad buttons, is
used to control the system. The joystick provides continuously variable
cross-coupled X to Y axis) control of the system’s azimuth and elevation
position. With the keypad buttons, frequently used functions are quickly
executed. The JCU is also used to navigate in the menu system of the
System Software.
For more information about the JCU, see chapter 6.
Figure 3.7 Joystick Control Unit.
Joystick Control Unit connections
Callout Description
1 JCU cable
The JCU cable is connected to the J10 connector on the Joystick Control Unit and to:
• the JCU connector (J1) on the JPC2 unit, or
• the J9 connector on the Junction Box, or
• the J9 connector on the Power Box.
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3.2.7 Remote Power Controller
The external Remote Power Controller RPC) unit is an optional unit that
is used to reduce the power consumption of the system. When the system
is equipped with the RPC unit, it is possible to power off the entire system
with a simple keypad button sequence on the JCU, see section 11.1.3.
NOTE: The system has a remote power control function also without the RPC unit. However, in this case only the cameras and the sensors are powered on/off with the keypad
button sequence.
3.3 System control
The Ranger HRC MS system can be congured for stand-alone operation
or for operation in an IP network with multiple systems. With the standalone conguration, the system is controlled via the System Software running on the JPC2 unit. With the IP network conguration, a standard PC
running a security and surveillance application – such as the FLIR Nexus
application – is used to control the Ranger HRC MS systems. The Joystick Control Unit can be used in both congurations.
It is possible to access the IR Camera software, which offers advanced
features for optimization of the IR image, from both the System Software
and from the FLIR Nexus application.
The System Software is described in detail in chapter 7. The IR Camera
software is described in detail in chapter 8.
For information about the IP network conguration, see section 15.9. For
information about the FLIR Nexus application, please refer to the Nexus
manual.
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System Congurations
The Ranger HRC MS is a modular system, which can be equipped with IR
Camera, TV Camera, optional sensors and system components.
IR cameras: Ranger HRC-U
Ranger HRC-S
TV cameras: LR-TV
UR-TV
SR-TV
Sensors: Laser Range Finder (LRF)
Digital Magnetic Compass (DMC)
GPS
System components:
JPC2
Pan/Tilt
For detailed technical data of the cameras, sensors and system components, see section 15.1.
There are six main congurations of the Ranger HRC MS system, as
shown in the gures below.
Figure 4.1 Ranger HRC-U, LR-TV, LRF, DMC, GPS, JPC2 and Pan/Tilt.
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Figure 4.2 Ranger HRC-U, UR-TV, LRF, DMC, GPS, JPC2 and Pan/Tilt.
Figure 4.3 Ranger HRC-U, SR-TV, DMC, GPS, JPC2 and Pan/Tilt.
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Figure 4.4 Ranger HRC-S, LR-TV, LRF, DMC, GPS, JPC2 and Pan/Tilt.
Figure 4.5 Ranger HRC-S, UR-TV, LRF, DMC, GPS, JPC2 and Pan/Tilt.
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