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When the On-Screen Menu button is selected, the Toolbar changes to the 
following buttons to allow the user to navigate the menus. In the order they 
appear, the buttons are Left, Up, Right, Enter, Down, and Cancel.
Initially, the camera will not respond to any commands unti l the user takes control 
of the camera. A “Control” light in the lower  left indicates if the user has control of 
the camera or not.
Clicking on the Control light  or one of the buttons will send a control request to the 
camera. 
Multiple Control Devices
It is possible to have multiple devices that  can control the camera on the network. 
If one device has control and a second device sends a control request to the 
camera, the first device receives the following message. 
If the control request is not declined wi thin the allotted time, the other device will 
take control of the camera.  The control light in the botto m left corner will change to 
yellow, indicating the device is con nected, but not controlling the camera. 
Note: Additional information about the web in terface is available in the section 
titled “Advanced IP Communications” on page 31.
Control not lit, indicating no control yet
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FLIR Mobile App
The FLIR Mobile app, available for Apple iOS devices such as an iPad or iPhone, 
can be used to control the camera. The app supports basic camera functions as 
described in the Toolbar Functions above. 
In order for the FLIR Mobile app to work, it is 
necessary for the mobile device to have a 
connection to the same network as the camera. 
Generally this would be accomplished by having a 
Wi-Fi router connected to the network. Then the 
mobile device must be set up to join the Wi-Fi 
network (Settings -> Wi-Fi). 
To obtain the FLIR Mobile App, open the App Store 
application and search for “FLIR”. Locate the FLIR 
Mobile App and select “INSTALL”.
Once the app is installed,  select OPEN to start it. 
When the application is started, it searches the 
network for any cameras. The app will connect to 
the first camera it finds. If more than one camera is 
found, it is possible to scro ll left or right to select a 
different camera. 
When the camera is found, the Toolbar  buttons are available as shown. The 
function of the buttons is de scribed in the previous chapter.
          
    Left                 Up             Right
     Select           Down         CancelZoom In        Zoom Out        Color
  Scene          Polarity           Menu 
						

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Advanced Pull-down
On the web browser page, in the lower right corner, there is a pulldown with a red 
triangle labeled “Advanced”. The Advanced pull-down is not generally needed for 
most users. The information that displays  in the text area when it is expanded is 
intended for system integrators and programmers. It displays the actual command 
strings and responses that are sent  back and forth with the camera. 
For programmers and integrators, a comm and string can be typed in manually 
and transmitted to the camera by clicking the TX button. This can be useful when 
testing a new application.
The commands sent back and forth are part of a communication protocol known 
as the FLIR Network Application Prog ramming Interface (API). For custom 
network applications, this protocol can be used by software developers to 
integrate a FLIR camera with other marine  electronic devices and other software 
applications. Refer to “Custom Network Applications” on page 35 for further 
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Setup and Maintenance Menus
When a user logs in as expert, an additional Setup menu is available. The Setup 
menu can be used to make advanced adjustments to the thermal camera. These 
adjustments should only be made by some one who has expertise with thermal 
cameras and a thorough understanding of how the various settings affect the 
image. Haphazard changes can lead to image problems including a complete 
loss of video.
In most installations, the only camera settings needed are available from the 
Toolbar. Use caution when modifying the camera settings described in this 
section. Some settings may adversely affect the thermal image over time or may 
completely disable the camera or the network interface. 
When a user logs in as  admin, a third menu called Maintenance is available. It is 
possible to use settings on the Maintenance menu to modify the network 
settings, including the IP address of the  camera. It is also possible to use the 
Maintenance menu to change the login passwords, and to allow users logging in 
as  user  or expert  to set their own passwords. The Maintenance menu also 
provides access to many other configuration options which are not described in 
this manual. For additional configuration information, refer to the  Nexus IP 
Camera Configuration Guide , available from the FLIR support web site.
Changing the IP Address
By default, the camera (and the optional  JCU) are configured to automatically 
determine IP addresses dynamically through UPnP/DHCP. It is also possible to 
configure a static IP address to coincide  with addresses on an existing network. It 
is also possible to add a default gate way and to configure one or more DNS 
servers.
To make changes to the IP configuration,  select Maintenance at the top of the 
page, and on the left select Server and then LAN Settings. The web page shows 
the camera network settings, including the Hostname, IP Address Mode, the IP 
Address, Netmask, default gateway and so on. The dynamic addressing option 
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To enter a static IP address, set the IP  Address Mode to Static. The screen will 
refresh, and the IP, mask, and gateway  fields will now accept user input. Click 
Save at the bottom of the page when finished. The system displays a warning as 
it restarts the network:
When the IP address is changed, the browser window which was opened under 
the old IP address is no longer valid. The new camera address is likely from a 
completely different network than the old address. It may be necessary to change 
the IP address on the PC now as well. 
Once the PC and camera are on the new network, type the new static IP address 
into the browser address field, or return to Network (Win 7/8) or My Network 
Places (Win XP) to find the camera. the UPnP broadcast is always enabled for 
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Changing the Login Passwords
In the Maintenance menu, the Security Options link on the left side of the screen 
provides access to a web page that allo ws the administrator to control access to 
the web interface. The administrator can re strict access either by IP address or 
by login passwords. The login passwords  for each of the three logins can be 
changed by the system administrator to prevent unauthorized logins.
The administrator can allow users logging in as  user or expert to set their own 
passwords by selecting the option “Allow change password”. When this is 
selected, along the top of the screen th ere will be a small Change Password icon, 
shaped like a key. 
When the icon is selected, the user is  prompted to enter the current password 
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Custom Network Applications
The IP interface also allows marine  electronics integrators with software 
development capabilities to  design customized applications that integrate the 
camera (and optional JCU) with other types of marine electronics. Integrators are 
encouraged to contact FLIR directly to obtain more detailed information about the 
Nexus Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) and the communication protocols 
supported on the MD-Series cameras and JCUs.
Programmers/Integrators
In more advanced/sophisticated installations where other devices such as radars 
are present on the network, the use  of a PC allows more complicated 
configuration, flexibility and customization.  This interface is primarily intended to 
give installers, dealers or even system  integrators direct access to low-level 
configuration options and to the actual  network commands as they are being 
processed.
For specialized applications, FLIR offers  the Nexus Software Developers Kit 
(SDK) that lets a marine electronics integrator write custom software programs 
based on the Nexus communication protocol. The SDK is a tool that helps 
integrators deploy FLIR thermal imaging  cameras and other marine electronics 
such as radar in advanced networks. The SDK accelerates any application 
programming with FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras and lets integrators 
combine camera functionality with other sensors and detection devices to take full 
advantage of this advanced technology. 
Nexus implements a text-based common gat eway interface (CGI) using a simple 
grammar to format commands going from a client to a camera sensor system, 
which may include multiple  devices such as IR/DLTV cameras, GPS, or radar. 
Responses from the sensor to a client are formatted in Ja va Script Object 
Notation (JSON). A subset of Nexus CGI commands have been tested and 
validated on the MD-Series product. A lis ting of validated commands for use with 
MD-Series is available from FLIR; please use the contact information on the back 
cover of this manual. 
The SDK is available for download at no  charge from the FLIR Network Systems 
Web site. The SDK helps software developers create SDK-based applications 
that make use of the rich features in th e Nexus application. It provides a step-by-
step guide for the creation of applications to control the pan/tilt motion of cameras, 
individual camera settings such as zo om and gain control, and many other 
powerful features that allow integration  of Nexus-enabled cameras into on-board 
control systems.
It is possible to download the SDK from the FLIR Developers Network web page: 
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If you are a new user, you must register as  a developer before it is possible to 
download the SDK. Register and create an  account on the FLIR Web site before 
downloading any files. It is possible to purchase optional software support 
packages at the same location. Contac t the FLIR dealer where you purchased 
the camera for additional information, or contact FLIR directly using the contact 
information printed on the back of this manual. 
Resources Available
If you would like more information a bout thermal imaging cameras and about 
integrating FLIR products with other marine electronics, please visit our Web site 
or call to speak with an Applications expert, using the contact information 
available on the back cover of this document.
Training
If you are interested in learning about thermal imaging cameras FLIR offers 
complimentary training courses at the Infrared Training Center:
http://www.flir.com/training
Enabling Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
In order to use the Web interface, it may be necessary to enable Universal Plug 
and Play (UPnP) on the PC. When UPnP is not enabled, the camera and JCU 
will not appear unde r My Network Places. UPnP is  not enabled by default on 
older computers using Windows XP but ca n be activated by following the steps 
outlined here.
Note: The JCU and camera will display on the  PC network only when the PC is 
on the same network as the camera. 
With Windows XP, it is possible to inst all the optional Windows component using 
the steps below. This component places  an icon for each device in the My 
Network Places folder. To enable UPnP, follow these steps: 
1.Click Start, click Control Panel, and  then click Add or Remove Programs. 
2.Click Add/Remove Windows Components on the left side. 
3.In the Windows Components Wizard, click  Networking Services and then click 
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4.Select the UPnP User Interface check box.
5.Click OK, and then click Next in the  Windows Components Wizard. It may be 
necessary to provide the Windows XP installation CD. 
It is possible to determine if any UPnP -enabled devices exist on the network by 
opening My Network Places. If there are UP nP devices on the local network, they 
will appear here with a generic icon based on the device type. In the future when 
a UPnP device is installed on the network,  a notifying icon will appear briefly in the 
System Tray. When this icon is displayed,  go to My Network Places to view the 
new device. Double-click on the icon to bring up the Web page. 
						

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