I.R.I.S. 316 User Manual

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USER GUIDE

Contents:

PAGE! SECTION!

3! 1.01! ! INTRODUCTION
3! 1.02! ! MANUAL VALIDITY
3! 1.03! ! DETECTION RANGES
3! 1.04! ! CONVENTIONS
3! 1.05! ! IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION
4! 2.01! ! WARNINGS & IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION
5! 3.01! ! TYPICAL SYSTEM EXAMPLES
6! 4.01! ! CAMERA CONTROL DATA
6! 4.02! ! CABLING REQUIREMENTS
6! 4.03! ! SETTING CAMERA ADDRESS
6! 4.04! ! INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
6! 4.05! ! PROTOCOL INFORMATION
7! 5.01! ! HARDWARE INSTALLATION
9! 6.01! ! CONNECTIONS
9! 6.02! ! VIDEO CONNECTIONS
9! 6.03! ! DATA CONNECTIONS
9! 6.04! ! POWERING UP
10! 7.01! ! CONTROLLING THE CAMERA
12! 8.01! ! PROTOCOL LIST
14! 9.01! ! CAMERA ADDRESS TABLE
15! 10.01! ! SPECIFICATIONS
16! -! ! BACK COVER / CONTACT DETAILS

1.01 Introduction

IRIS216 and IRIS316 Thermal Imaging PTZ cameras convert
heat emitted and reflected from objects into a detailed visual
image. This means they can be used to provide visibility in
absolute zero light conditions.

They provide an incredibly powerful method to help navigate at
night and in low light or poor visibility conditions. Any changes in
temperature greater then 50mK are detected, meaning it's
possible to observe reflections of objects, footprints after a
person has left the area or even the texture of snow and ice.

A powerful sensor known as a Micro-bolometer picks up the long
range infra red waveforms omitted and reflected by all objects
and converts them into electrical signals which are used to build
up a visual screen. The amount of pixels on the sensor and their
proximity to each other determine the sensitivity of the unit and
the resolution of the picture. The IRIS216 has a 384x288
resolution and the IRIS316 has a 640x480 resolution. The
IRIS216 is referred to as a QVGA resolution, although in fact it
has 44% more pixels than a standard QGVA image. The
IRIS316 is referred to as a VGA camera. Both cameras have a
pixel pitch of 17µm.

Iris thermal imaging cameras are perfect additions to both
leisure marine and commercial marine navigational and
situational awareness set-ups. They are also used widely by the
military and emergency services. Iris Thermal cameras are
feature rich, high quality situational awareness and night vision
tools. Because the wavelengths used are twenty times longer
than the wavelengths in the visible part of the spectrum, the
radiation undergoes less scattering by particles in the
atmosphere and as a result, visibility through smoke, mist and
fog can also be improved.

Iris Innovations range of Thermal Imaging cameras employ
cutting edge technology to enhance on board safety and
security in a variety of ways never seen before in the marine
industry. Key features include:

• Continuous ʻSmoothʼ Digital Zoom, up to 36x

• 9 Colour Palettes, each with reverse polarity

• 5 Scene Modes offer contrast and gain settings specially
designed to enhance the image in different circumstances.

• 4 Automatic Scan and Sweep Modes

• Realtime Positional Indicator

• 360˚ Variable Speed Continuous Rotation

• 210˚ Variable Speed Tilt Mode

• Auto-Flip Feature to Automatically Correct the Camera
Orientation when the Tilt Passes itʼs Tilt Azimuth

• Video Freeze Feature

• User Programmable Pattern Tours

• IRIS216 Model features 44% Greater Resolution then
Standard QVGA Cameras

• IRIS316 features 17µm Pixel Pitch for Superior Picture
Clarity.

• Thermal Sensitivity <50mK

• Standard or Hanging Mounting

1.02 Manual Validity:

This manual covers the installation and operation of Iris
Innovations 216 and 316 series Thermal Imaging PTZ cameras,
covering the following models: IRIS216-75 (NTSC Low refresh
rate(7.5Hz)), IRIS216-30 (NTSC High refresh rate(30.Hz)),
IRIS216-83 (PAL Low refresh rate(8.3Hz)), IRIS216-25 (PAL
High refresh rate(25Hz)), IRIS316-75 (NTSC Low refresh rate
(7.5Hz)), IRIS316-30 (NTSC High refresh rate(30.Hz)),
IRIS316-83 (PAL Low refresh rate(8.3Hz)), IRIS316-25 (PAL
High refresh rate(25Hz))

1.03 Detection Ranges

Based on NATO criteria for Human and Typical Vessel targets.
Actual range may vary depending on camera set up,
environmental conditions, user experience and type of monitor
or display used.

Model

IRIS216

IRIS316

Resolution & Pitch

384x288~25micron

640x480~17micron

Focal Length

18.5mm

25mm

HFOV

29.1˚

24.6˚

Person

1.8m H x 0.5m W

1.8m H x 0.5m W

Detection

454 Meters

897 Meters

Recognition

114 Meters

224 Meters

Identification

57 Meters

112 Meters

Boat / Vehicle

2.3m H x 2.3m W

2.3m H x 2.3m W

Detection

1289 Meters

2546 Meters

Recognition

322 Meters

637 Meters

Identification

161 Meters

318 Meters

1.04 Important Warranty Information.

This product is covered by a 1 year return to base warranty valid
from date of purchase. To qualify for an additional year warranty
free of charge beginning at the end of the original warranty
period and learn more about the terms and conditions of the
warranty, register your product at www.boat-cameras.com

1.04 Conventions:

At various points within this guide, the following icons will be
used to illustrate important or potentially dangerous information:

!!WA RNING

!!This symbol indicates a risk of damaging the

! ! camera or other items or an important issue that
! ! may effect the operation of the camera.

!!INFORMATION

!!This symbol points out important information

!!pertaining to the installation, operation and
! ! maintenance of the camera.

!!DANGER

!!This symbols alerts the user of a serious risk of

! ! damage or personal injury or death.

2.01 Warnings & Important Product Information

WARNING: Installation and Operation

This product must be installed and operated in accordance with
these instructions. Failure to do so may result in poor product
performance, damage to the product or vessel and or personal
injury. Installation should only be carried out be qualified
personnel or by persons competent in electrical systems.

WARNING: Power Supply and Grounding

Ensure the boats power supply is switched off during
installation. Ensure suitably rated circuit breakers / fuses are
used in the installation of the product in accordance with the
electrical values shown in the technical specifications of the
product. Never switch on power until the power connections are
correctly terminated in accordance with the information provided
in this document. Do not connect or disconnect the product with
the power supply switched on. Never disconnect the DC ground
with the power supply on.

WARNING: Wiring terminations

Where the products video, power and data terminations are
extended, ensure that suitable connectors are used and that the
point of termination for each cable is adequately protected
against moisture ingress. Ensure correct polarity is strictly
observed. Do not cut or remove cable connectors without prior
permission from Iris Innovations Limited.

WARNING: Do Not Open the Unit

There are no user serviceable parts within the product so there s
no need to open the device other than temporarily removing the
Camera Address DIP Switch window whilst setting addresses.
Ensure the DIP switch window is correctly replaced and that the
rubber seal is not lost, pinched or damaged. The product has
been certified to IP66 standards, however, submersion or the
product or exposure to high pressure washing will invalidate the
warranty.

WARNING: Disclaimer

This product is intended to be used only as an aid to navigation
and must never be used as an alternative to correct navigational
practices and judgements made on the basis of approved
navigation methods. It is the users responsibility to observe
correct and proper navigational skill when using this product.
Only officially approved charts and notices to mariners contain
the current information required for safe navigation.
Operating the camera or viewing the video input whilst the
vessel is moving could cause a distraction and result in
accidental collision resulting in property damage, injury or death.
Iris Innovations cannot be held liable for any incidental, special,
indirect or consequential damages whether resulting from the
use, misuse or inability to use this product.

CAUTION: Service and Maintenance

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Please refer all
maintenance and repair issues to your authorized Iris
Innovations dealer. Any unauthoriZed work to the product may
affect the warranty.

CAUTION: Care and Cleaning

This product is a sensitive piece of electronic, imaging
equipment and must be handled and treated accordingly. Do not
drop or shake the unit during installation. Never manually alter
the pan or tilt position whilst the power to the unit is on as this
may permanently damage the motors. Avoid exposure of the
imager to direct sunlight where possible as this may degrade the
cameras performance over time.
When cleaning the device, ensure power is switched off to avoid
unintentional movement of the cameras motors. Clean the
camera housing with a soft cloth. Moisten the cloth and use a
mild detergent if required but take care not to get detergent on
the lens window. The lens window has a protective coating
which may suffer damage as a result of improper cleaning. To
clean the lens window use a soft cotton cloth. Moisten with clean
water if necessary. For further advise on cleaning the lens
window, contact Iris Innovations.

CAUTION: Export Controls

Variants of this product with a refresh rate in excess of 9Hz are
considered to be of Dual Use by various International Export
Control Authorities and may also fall under export regulations in
other countries. Failure to observe export controls have serious
consequences and could even result in criminal proceedings.
The UK Export List Classification for products within this range
with a refresh rate in excess of 9Hz is 6A003b4b.
Considerations to export control legislation must also be made
when re-exporting from licensed or exempt regions. These
products are controlled for export under US Department of
Commerce (DOC), Export Administration Regulations (EAR),
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 6A003.b.4.b.
These cameras contain a focal plane array controlled to
6A002.a.3.f.! U.S. Government authorization may be required
for all destinations except Canada.

INFORMATION: Product Disposal and Recycling
Dispose of this product in accordance with the WEEE Directive.
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Directive requires the recycling of waste electronic and electrical
equipment. Iris Innovations supports the WEEE policy and
politely request you observe correct disposal methods. For
further information on how to correctly dispose of this product
please contact Iris Innovations.
Please recycle unwanted packaging and documentation. The
cardboard carton, all paper manuals and documents and the
protective plastic bag in which the camera is shipped are widely
recyclable. Please check with your local recycling plant for
confirmation.

3.01 Examples of Typical Systems

A basic configuration will consist of a single camera, a camera
controller and a viewing medium (either a dedicated video
monitor or a multi-functional display (MFD)). The video feed
from the camera is routed directly into the MFD, and the control
data from the joystick is sent directly to the camera.

Systems become more complicated where there are multiple
cameras, monitors and/or controllers and where more complex
video and data transmission methods are employed such as
wireless or Internet Protocol (IP) conversions. The diagrams
below detail a number of different connection configurations.

In theory it is possible to have up to 255 controllable devices in a
system (cameras or controllers) and unlimited fixed cameras,
but this is obviously dependent on the video switching
equipment installed, the camera control data management and/
or the vessels on board LAN - and of coarse the size of the
vessel!

The key issue when installing multiple controllable cameras is
that they have individual addresses (see below). A popular
configuration would be something along the lines of 2 x
controllable cameras, 4 x fixed (static) cameras and 2 x
controllers. This would mean that the number of video inputs
required would exceed the amount of inputs offered by most
chart plotters and so a video switcher (such as the IRIS606 c
Camera switcher) would be required. Video from each camera is
routed into the video switcher and the output from the switcher is
then routed into a single input of the chart plotter. Switching is
controlled by a dedicated waterproof keypad connected to the
switcher. The data wires from each of the controllable cameras,
along with the data wires from the two controllers would then
need to be routed into a Serial Data Distributor (also known as
an Expander), such as the IRIS EXP0204. This simplifies
installation and prevents ʻcross-talkʼ and ʻreflectionsʼ and the
data line that can result in poor camera control and ʻover-runsʼ.
Full specifications for ancillary equipment such as video
switchers and data expanders can be found at www.boat-

cameras.com

Digital Video

Recorder / Video

Web Server

WiFi Router

Ethernet

Ethernet

Remote Connection:!

Home / Office!
Computer, iPad,
Cellphone etc...

Video Output!

(Live Video)

Chart Plotter !

/ Monitor

On Board Wireless

Network (iPad, Phone,

Laptop etc)

Pan Tilt Zoom!

Cameras

3G / 4G Cellular!

Modem

Ethernet

Satellite Internet

Tranceiver

Marina WiFi

Serial Data

Distributor

1

2

3

4

On-Board !

Camera !

Controller

Video

Video

Video

Video

Data

Data

Data

Data

Data

Data

Chart Plotter !

/ Monitor

Pan Tilt Zoom!

Camera

1

On-Board !

Camera !

Controller

Video

Data

Simple Camera to Monitor (Chart-Plotter)

Set Up

Complex Setup Depicting Local (On Board)

Functionality & Remote Functionality