Flir ThermovisionPathFindIR Manual

PathFindIR®
Aftermarket User Manual
334-0001-00-10, Version 130
October 2009 

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Table of Contents
1 Warnings and Cautions
1.1 Cautions ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 General Information  ......................................................................................................... 2
2 Introduction
2.1 Overview  ...................................................................................................................................

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1.1 Cautions
Caution!
Caution!
Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safely 
driving your vehicle.
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed 
after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location 
before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in an accident.
Consult your local and state driving regulations prior to installation.
In many states using...

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1.2 General Information
Caution!
Do not open the camera body for any reason. Disassembly of the camera 
(including removal of the cover) can cause permanent damage and will void the 
warranty.
Operating the camera outside of the specified input voltage range or the 
specified operating temperature range can cause permanent damage. 
Do not image extremely high intensity radiation sources, such as the sun, 
lasers, arc welders, etc.
The camera is a precision optical...

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2Introduction
2.1 Overview
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and 
important instruments you will have on your vehicle. The FLIR PathFindIR 
camera is a state-of-the-art thermal imaging system that will provide you with 
excellent night visibility and situational awareness, even in absolute darkness. 
The PathFindIR camera system is designed for simple, intuitive operation. The 
PathFindIR camera is a sophisticated thermal sensor that converts...

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The above images show comparisons of typical night time driving compared to 
using the PathFindIR thermal imager. The image on the left is from an ordinary 
digital camera and shows the amount of visible light; the image on the right is a 
thermal image created by the PathFindIR thermal imaging camera. Note the 
PathFindIR camera is sensitive to warm objects, such as pedestrians, and 
provides visibility over a much greater distance.
Some of the objects that are most...

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camera can assist drivers with detection of obstructions in the vehicle’s path, 
thermal imagers should not be used as the sole vision method of the driver.
PathFindIR cameras are specifically designed for the harsh automotive 
environment, with a hermetically-sealed external housing resistant to rocks, 
sand, salt, and under-hood contaminants. Additionally, the wide operating 
temperature range allows the PathFindIR camera to maintain high 
performance in...

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2.5 PathFindIR Camera Model Numbers
Note
Standard PathFindIR Camera 
334-0001-00 PathFindIR, 30Hz, NTSC
334-0001-00S PathFindIR, 7.5Hz, NTSC
334-0001-00P PathFindIR, 25Hz, PAL
334-0001-00PS PathFindIR, 8.3Hz, PAL
Full Feature PathFindIR Camera
334-0008-00 PathFindIR FF, 30Hz, NTSC
334-0008-00S PathFindIR FF, 7.5Hz, NTSC
334-0008-00P PathFindIR FF, 25Hz, PAL
334-0008-00PS PathFindIR FF, 8.3Hz, PAL
All thermal imaging systems are subject to export control. Standard NTSC...