Flir ThermovisionMDSeries Installation Manual

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3.Wrap the connection with maritime grade sealing tape (3M Scotch-Seal 2229 
or equivalent). For additional protection, wrap the sealing tape with electrical 
tape.
4.Pull down on the video cable at the camera base to reduce slack. 
5.Loosely tighten the light grey capture nut at the base. Make sure to support the 
cable so it is perpendicular to the ba se. The nut will be tightened completely 
after any needed...

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Step 2: Connect the Ethernet Cables (Teal and Grey)
In this step, connect the camera’s Ethernet cable to one end of the supplied RJ45 
coupler. Then thread the supplied 25-foo t cable through the cable gland and 
connect it to the other end of the coupler. Finally, secure the coupler to the body 
of the camera with zip ties. 
The two ends of the RJ45 coupler are different, but if using the supplied cable, it 
is...

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c.Remove the rubber boot from the end of the Ethernet cable using a cutter. It 
will not seal correctly with the rubber boot in place.
Caution: Be careful not to cut any part  of the Ethernet cable when 
removing the rubber boot to ensure the enclosure seal is not compromised.
d.Remove the dark grey capture nut, clamping claw, and gland from the other 
end of the RJ45 coupler. 
e.Thread the 25-foot Ethernet cable...

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1.Prepare the video cable attached to the camera:
a.Loosen the light grey capture nut on the right cable gland in the base. Pull 
the rubber gland and clamping claw out of the threaded counter bore. Pull 
the black cable completely up through the base.
b.Remove the three pieces of the nut assembly (capture nut, cable gland, 
and clamping claw) and set them aside.
c.Thread the female-to-female connector into the end of...

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k.Pull down on the video cable at the camera base to reduce slack. 
l.Loosely tighten the light grey capture nut at the base.  Make sure to support 
the cable so it is perp endicular to the base.  The nut will be tightened 
completely after any needed mechanical adjustments are made to the 
camera pan and tilt (see page 24).  If no adjustments are needed, hand 
tighten the capture nut and then make an additional 1/4...

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2.Attach vessel power to the green terminal block.
3.Optionally insert an additional Ethernet cable to the vessel network in the 
Data In port.
Connecting Power
The camera does not have an on/off switch. Generally the MD-Series camera is 
connected to a circuit breaker and the circuit breaker is used to apply or remove 
power to the camera. The  MD-Series Operator’s Manual  has detailed information 
about powering and...

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Adjusting the Camera Tilt 
1.If necessary, remove the dome that covers the camera unit. Using an 
adjustable wrench, loosen the cable gland nuts in the base to provide slack so 
that the camera can move freely. It may be necessary to push the cable gland 
and claw completely out of the counter bore. 
2.Using a 13-mm wrench, slightly loosen the two self-locking nuts on either side 
of the camera bracket.
3.Tilt the...

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4.Tighten the self-locking bolt in the center of the bracket. 
5.Readjust the slack in the cables. Make sure to support the cable so that it 
passes through the gland perpendicular to the base. Then hand tighten the 
capture nut and then make an additi onal 1/4 turn with a wrench. 
Replace the Dome Cover
1.Gently slide the dome over the camera so that the front opening is aligned 
with the camera viewing direction....

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Figure 1.System Integration Diagram
Connecting Optional Components
Video Connections
The video cable from the camera is terminated with an F-type male connector. 
Video cables of various lengths with F-ty pe male connectors at one end and BNC 
connectors at the other end are available from FLIR. The video cable used should 
be rated as RG59/U or better to ensu re an adequate quality video signal. 
Another alternative...

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Note:The maximum cable length between the camera and the injector is limited 
to 100m per the PoE IEEE8 02.3af specification. 
Installing a Joystick Control Unit (JCU)
If an optional JCU is used for controlling camera settings, mount it in a 
convenient area that is close to the monitor being used to display the MD-Series 
video output. Make sure there is sufficient clearance for the cable under the JCU 
(refer to the...