ThermovisionFLIR DSeries Installation and Operation Manual

Installation 
Manual
D-Series C 

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1.1 Warnings and Cautions  ........................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 References  ........................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Camera Overview  ................................................................................................. 1-2
1.4 Installation Overview...

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2.8.7 Unable to View Video Stream  .................................................................... 2-22
2.8.8 Noisy image ............................................................................................... 2-23
2.8.9 Image too dark or too light  ......................................................................... 2-23
2.8.10 Eastern or Western Exposure .................................................................. 2-23
2.9 Setting the IP...

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The D-Series Camera is a multi-sensor camera system on a pan/tilt platform. The system combines an 
infrared thermal imaging camera and a visible-light video camera, and is intended for outdoor 
installations. This manual describes the installation of the D-Series C camera. If you need help during 
the installation process, contact your local FLIR service representative or, call 888-747-3547 inside the 
US. Online help is available...

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1.3 Camera Overview
The D-Series C camera is both an analog and an IP camera. The video from the camera can be 
viewed over a traditional analog video network or it can be viewed by streaming it over an IP network 
using MPEG-4, M-JPEG and H.264 encoding. Analog video will require a connection to a video 
monitor or an analog matrix/switch. The IP video will require a connection to an Ethernet network 
switch and a computer with the...

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1.5 Camera Connection Options
The camera can be powered with a conventional power supply, using 21 - 30 VAC or 21 - 30 VDC. 
The D-Series C Camera can produce analog or digital (IP) video output (or both). Analog video will 
require at least one connection to a video monitor or an analog video matrix switch. In most analog 
installations, two video connections will be used - one for the thermal camera video, and one for the 
daylight...

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1.6 Location Considerations
The camera will require connections for power, video and communications. Ensure that cable 
distances do not exceed the specifications and that cables adhere to all local and industry standards, 
codes, and best practices. The D-Series C camera should be mounted upright (dome up) or upside 
down (dome down), depending on the model ordered. The camera should be mounted such that the 
FLIR logo on the side of...

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A dome-up camera model can be mounted on top of the mounting surface. A dome-down camera 
model can be mounted under an overhanging mounting arm, or underneath an overhanging 
mounting surface such as eaves or an awning. 
Note
1.6.1 Bench Testing
Connect the power, video, serial and Ethernet connections and confirm that the video is displayed on 
a monitor when the power is turned on. Confirm the camera can be controlled by moving it...

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1.6.3 Camera Mounting 
The camera mount must nominally be rated to support at least 11.4 kg (25 lbs). For some 
installations, the mount must support even greater weights. Use a mount which will provide adequate 
support in adverse weather and environmental conditions. The D-Series C camera can be secured to 
the mount two ways:
• 1.5” npt threaded coupler
Intended for rigid mounting with the supplied NPT stainless steel coupler, or...