Flir ThermovisionFirst Mate Operators Manual

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3–9 The Hot Shoe
Note
The Hot Shoe provides the 
connections to power the camera for 
continuous operation or charging the 
batteries; and for accessing the 
analog video output. The Hot Shoe 
attaches to the bottom of the camera 
and is secured via the tripod mount.
The following steps are 
recommended for quick and easy 
attachment of the Hot Shoe.
1.  With the camera positioned 
bottom-side up, hold the Hot 
Shoe in position.
2.  Rotate the attachment wheel 
in the clockwise direction until tight. 
3.  To remove the Hot Shoe, simply 
rotate the attachment wheel in the 
counter-clockwise direction until it is 
free.
The Hot Shoe is not waterproof and should not be used in wet 
environments.
Video Power
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3–10 Installing the Shuttered Eyepiece
The shuttered eyepiece keeps light from coming out of the viewfinder 
display. Pressing your eye up against the eyepiece opens the shutter. 
The shutter closes automatically.
The eyepiece fits into a groove around the display housing. 
When pressing the eyepiece into position, ensure that the diopter 
lever is free to move.
If the eyepiece is pushed too far onto the display housing it will interfere 
with the diopter lever.
Groove for eyepiece
Groove is still visible
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3–11 Bayonet Lens Mounting System
The HM-Series camera is equipped with a robust bayonet mounting 
system to allow for field-interchangeable optics options. As shipped, 
the camera comes with a lens-cover assembly mounted on the 
bayonet mount.
Operation of the Lens-cover Assembly
The lens cover is a simple flip-to-open lens 
cover that provides protection for the 
camera lens when not in use. To open, 
simply flip the lens cover down to the fully 
open position (45° pointing toward the 
ground as shown in the photograph at the 
right). 
To remove the lens-cover 
assembly, rotate the outer ring 
of the lens cover clockwise so 
that the index mark on the top of 
the lens cover aligns with the 
index mark on the front body of 
the camera (approximately 45°), 
and pull straight off. 
Index marks
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3–12 2× Extender
Note
The 2× Optical Extender is compatible with all HM-Series camera 
models and provides the user the ability to see farther and/or 
enhance the resolution of objects in the field of view. The 2× Optical 
Extender is mounted on the bayonet mount in front of the existing lens 
on the camera.
To mount the 2× extender, 
first remove the lens cover 
assembly. Then, position the 
2× extender so that the 
release lever on the 2× 
extender is in the 5 o’clock 
position on the bayonet 
mount. Firmly push the 
extender onto the bayonet 
mount, then rotate the lens 
counter-clockwise so that the 
release lever reaches the 3 
o’clock position where it will hit a hard stop. 
Note
To remove the 2× extender, press the release lever and rotate the 
extender clockwise until the release lever is roughly at the 5 o’clock 
position and pull straight off.
Caution!
The 2× Optical Extender is not waterproof and should not be used 
in wet environments.
The 2× extender is manually focused by rotating the outer rubber-
coated ring.
Be sure to replace the lens cover assembly when the 2× Extender 
is not in use to avoid moisture, dust, or other contaminants 
reaching the inner lens surface of the 2× Extender.
Release Lever
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3–13 Installing Software Upgrades
Software upgrades may become available during the life of your HM-
Series camera. The upgrade process req u i r e s  a n  S D  c a r d  l o a d e d  w i t h  
the upgrade file. After receiving the upgrade file from FLIR, load it onto 
your SD card.
Caution!
Use the following procedure to install the upgrade:
1.  Ensure that the camera battery is fully charged. (The software 
installation will not start if the battery charge is less than 50%.)
2.  With the camera off, install the SD card loaded with the upgrade 
file. Refer to “SD Card Door” on page 22.
3.  Install the Hot Shoe and connect to a power source. Refer to “The 
Hot Shoe” on page 25.
4.  Turn on the camera. During its Bootup process, the camera will 
check the SD card for a valid upgrade file.
5.  Watch the display. When a valid file is found, a message will be 
shown for about ten seconds directing you to 
“Press and hold Capture button for 2 seconds to initiate update.”
If you ignore the message, the camera will resume normal 
operation and enter the On state.
6.  While the message is displayed, press and hold the Capture 
button for two seconds.The software upgrade takes about 
four minutes. When finished you will see this prompt to restart 
the camera. SW Upgraded: Please Shutdown & Restart now
During a software installation, the camera must remain powered 
on. Turning off the camera, or losing power for any reason, may 
damage the system files and require that the camera be returned 
to the factory for repair.
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7.  To check the current installed version of software, place the 
camera in standby, then turn on while looking in the upper right 
corner of the display for the software version number, as shown 
below.
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4Technical Data
4–1 HM-Series Camera Model Features
The HM-Series cameras are available with either NTSC or PAL video 
output format and two resolutions. The HM-224b and HM-224b Pro 
both have video resolution of 240 × 180 pixels, while the HM-324b XP 
and HM-324b XP+ both have video resolution of 320 × 240 pixels.
HM-Series 
Model
HM-224b HM-Series Handheld Thermal Camera with video resolution of 
240 × 180 pixels
HM-224b Pro HM-Series Handheld Thermal Camera with video resolution of 
240 × 180 pixels, 2
× electronic zoom, still image capture, and 
enabled USB2 port.
HM-324b XP HM-Series Handheld Thermal Camera with video resolution of 
320 × 240 pixels, 2
× electronic zoom.
HM-324b XP+ HM-Series Handheld Thermal Camera with video resolution of 
320 × 240 pixels, 2
× electronic zoom, still image capture, video 
capture, and enabled USB2 port.
Hot Shoe Charging & Video Output Attachment, 4 Rechargeable 
AA Batteries, AC Power Adapter/Charger, Neck Lanyard, 
Operator’s Manual, Video Output Cable, and USB Cable
Feature
Start up from
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4–2 Power
4–3 Environmental
4–4 Physical
4–5 Field of View
Battery Types 4 AA Batteries; NiMH or Alkaline
Battery Life Operating 
(Stand-By)Approximately 5 Hours on NiMH batteries at 25°C,
(120 hours on NiMH batteries) 
HM-224b and 
HM-224b ProHM-324b XP and 
HM-324b XP+
Operational Temp. 32°F – 122°F
(0°C – 50°C)-4°F – 140°F
(-20°C – 60°C)
Storage Temp. -4°F – 158°F
(-20°C – 70°C)-40°F – 167°F
(-40°C – 75°C)
Ratings (not including the Hot Shoe 
or the 2× Optical Extender)IP-67, Submersible, 1 meter drop
Weight (incl. lens) 1.45 lb. (653 g) with batteries;
add 0.7 lb. (315 g) for 2
× extender
Size (L 
× W × H) 10.42” × 3.33” × 2.62” 
(256 × 84.5 × 66.5 mm)
HM-Series
Field of View (FoV) 24° 
× 18°
FoV (w/Optional 2
× Extender) 12° × 9°
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4–6 Storage File Formats
4–7 Range Detection
1
HM-224b ProHM-324b XP and 
HM-324b XP+
Still Image Storage,
FormatSD, SDHC (up to 32-Gb) 
card, JPEG;
240 × 180 resolutionSD, SDHC (up to 32-Gb) 
card, JPEG;
320 
× 240 resolution
Video Storage,
FormatApprox. 8 seconds/Mb on 
SD, SDHC card, 
320 
× 240 resolution AVI 
format (HM-324b XP+ only)
HM-224bHM-324b XP/with 2× Optical 
Extender
Detect Man
(1.8 m 
× 0.5 m)1,050’ (320 m) 1,500’ (450 m)/2,590’ (790 m)
Detect Vessel
(2.3 m 
× 2.3 m)2,940’ (900 m) 4,200’ (1.2 km)/1.3 mi. (2.15 km)
1. Actual range may vary depending on camera set-up, 
environmental conditions, and user experience.
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