Flir ThermovisionMSeries Installation Guide
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432-0003-00-12 Rev 140 — M-Series Installation Guide 9 Installing M-Series Systems Camera Video Options The M-Series gimbal assembly has either one or two video cables: • The cable labeled IR is for the composite—also known as analog—video signal from the thermal (infrared) camera. This is the only cable on single payload cameras. • On dual payload models, the cable labeled VIS/IR is for video from either the thermal camera or the DLTV camera. You use the JCU to determine which output displays. The...
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Installing M-Series Systems 10432-0003-00-12 Rev 140 — M-Series Installation Guide When selecting a mounting location for the M-Series, consider cable lengths and cable routing. Ensure the cables are long enough, given the proposed mounting locations and cable routing requirements, and route the cables before you install the components. If you are using one of the top-down installation kits, the riser or plate should be used as a template for the location of the drill holes and cable access hole....
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432-0003-00-12 Rev 140 — M-Series Installation Guide 11 Installing M-Series Systems Physical Installation Use a thread-locking compound such as Loctite 242 or equivalent with all metal- to-metal threaded connections. Installing the Camera Unit With the exception of theM-618CS model, which must be installed in the ball-up orientation, the M-Series camera can be mounted in an upright or upside down position. Two O-rings are provided for use during the camera installation. You should choose the one most...
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Installing M-Series Systems 12432-0003-00-12 Rev 140 — M-Series Installation Guide As an alternative to the mounting O-ring, you can use a marine-grade sealant such as 3M 5200 or the equivalent. Mounting Upright Caution: The cable connectors terminating the pigtail cables on the camera are not sealed connectors; therefore, appropriate sealing steps are needed to protect the connections and the camera. Caution: Before drilling holes, ensure you have first followed the steps outlined in the planning...
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432-0003-00-12 Rev 140 — M-Series Installation Guide 13 Installing M-Series Systems Caution: An installation template is provided in the JCU ICD. If you print the template from the PDF file, ensure that it was printed to the correct scale by checking the dimensions prior to cutting any holes. Standard JCU Mounting Instructions 1.Using the JCU template supplied as a guide in Doc. # 500-0385-19, mark the location of the rectangular opening that will allow the JCU to be recessed in the vessel’s control...
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Installing M-Series Systems 14432-0003-00-12 Rev 140 — M-Series Installation Guide rear of the mounting surface and allows the clamp to contact thinner panel surfaces while still allowing for proper compression of the JCU mounting gasket to form a watertight seal. Electrical Connections Watertight connectors/enclosures should be used on each of the electrical connections. Table 1.1 shows the connections for the cables attached to the camera. *VIS/IR cable is only available on dual payload models....
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432-0003-00-12 Rev 140 — M-Series Installation Guide 15 Installing M-Series Systems Proper Grounding Caution: Ensure the camera is properly grounded. Following best grounding practices, the camera chassis ground should use the lowest resistance path possible. The green wire in the camera cable can be used to provide chassis ground for cable lengths under 2 m (6 ft). For longer cabling, the camera must be connected to a vessel ground using a low-resistance grounding strap connected directly to one...
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Installing M-Series Systems 16432-0003-00-12 Rev 140 — M-Series Installation Guide Warning: Use of insufficient wire gauge can result in fire. Suggested gauge depends on supply voltage shown. For lower supply voltages, lower gauge wire must be used. Video Connections The video cables from the camera are terminated with F-type male connectors. Video cables of various lengths with F-type female connectors at one end and BNC-connectors at the other end are available from FLIR. The video cable used...
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432-0003-00-12 Rev 140 M-Series Installation Guide 17 CHAPTER 2M-Series Reference Introduction This chapter includes the following reference information: • A summary of maintenance procedures • A table of camera specifications • Information about standards referenced during the installation procedure • A glossary of acronyms • A table comparing features of various M-Series models M-Series Maintenance The M-Series components are designed for years of rugged, trouble-free use. When the system is not in...
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M-Series Reference 18432-0003-00-12 Rev 140 — M-Series Installation Guide designed for the harsh outdoor environment and have a coating for durability and anti-reflection, but may require cleaning occasionally. FLIR Systems Inc. suggests that you clean the lens when image quality degradation is noticed or excessive contaminant build-up is seen on the lens. Rinse the camera housing and optics with low pressure fresh water to remove any salt deposits and to keep it clean. If the front window of the...