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Be sure to select a water-tight enclosure for the connections that allows adequate space for the cable 
connections. This requirement may vary, depending on the installation. Do not exceed the minimum 
bend radius per the recommendation of the cable manufacturer. The typical cable bend radius is 50-
75mm (2-3 in).
1.7 Camera Connections
Do not disassemble the camera, as it will void the camera warranty and could lead to damage if the 
camera is not resealed properly.
1.7.1 Connecting Power 
The camera can be powered with a conventional AC or DC power supply. Prior to making any 
connections, ensure the power supply or circuit breaker is switched off. 
   
The power cable supplied by the installer must use wires that are sufficient size gauge for the supply 
voltage and length of the cable run, to ensure adequate current carrying capacity (for most 
installations 18 AWG is recommended). Always follow local building/safety codes.
Note  
The camera itself does not have an on/off switch. Generally the D-Series C camera may be connected 
to a circuit breaker and the circuit breaker will be used to apply or remove power to the camera. If 
power is supplied to it, the camera will be powered on and operating.
1.7.2 Camera Grounding
Ensure the camera is properly grounded. Failure to properly ground the camera can lead to 
permanent damage to the camera. Typical to good grounding practices, the camera chassis ground 
should be connected to the lowest resistance path possible. 
Ta b l e 1-3: Power Connections
Wire ColorVA CVDC
RedLineDC +
BlackNeutralDC -
ClearChassisChassis
The supplied connectors for the power connections will accept 16 AWG to 24 AWG wire size.
Figure 1-2: Power Cable (3 conductor) 
						

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Grounding of the camera is accomplished by terminating the ground wire (clear wire of the power 
cable pigtail). Additional grounding can be accomplished by connecting a grounding strap to one of 
the 6x bolt locations on the units mounting surface, with the other end connected to the nearest 
earth-grounding point. 
1.7.3 Analog Video Connections
The analog video connections from the camera use female BNC connectors. The video cable 
supplied by the installer should be rated as RG-59/U or better to ensure a quality video signal and 
should be terminated with male BNC connectors. 
1.7.4 Ethernet
The Ethernet pigtail cable is terminated with an RJ-45 plug. Connect the supplied Ethernet coupler to 
the pigtail cable, then connect a shielded cat5e/6 Ethernet cable to the other end of the Ethernet 
coupler. Connect the far end of the Ethernet cable to a network switch.
1.7.5 Serial Connection
By default, the serial interface uses the Pelco D protocol, RS-422 standard, 9600 baud rate (8/none/
1), and address 1. The pigtail serial connection provides a female DB9 connector. The pinouts are as 
follows:
Ta b l e 1-4: Serial Connector
SignalDB9F PinColor wire
TxA2Green
TXB7White
RxA8Black
RxB3Red
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1.8 Camera Specifications
Camera ModelD-Series C 
Camera Platform Type Pan/Tilt (Pan: 360° continuous; Tilt: 25° to -90° when 
dome down, -25° to 90° when dome up)
Composite Video  NTSC or PAL
Thermal Camera
Array Format  324x256 (25 µm pixel pitch)
640x480 (17 µm pixel pitch)
Detector Type  Long-Life, Uncooled VOx Microbolometer
Effective Resolution 76,800
Field Of View (Focal Length) D-348 C = 48° × 39° (9 mm)
D-334 C = 34° × 28° (13 mm)
D-324 C = 24° × 19° (19 mm)
D-313 C = 13° × 10° (35 mm)
D-645 C = 45° × 37° (13 mm)
D-625 C = 25° × 20° (25 mm)
D-618 C = 18° × 14° (35 mm)
Spectral Range  7.5 to 13.5 μm
Lens Athermalized, focus-free
Ge n e r a l
Weight 18.2 lb (8.3 kg)
Dimensions (L,W,H) 8” x 8” x 17 (Nominal)
(203mm x 203mm x 432mm)
Input Voltage 24 VDC (21 to 30 VDC) or 
24 VAC (21 to 30 VAC)
Power Consumption                                Maximum power at 24VDC = 75 Watts 
Maximum power at 24VAC = 85VA
Shipping weight  21 lbs (9.5 kg)
Shipping Dimensions 12 x 12 x 19.5 
Environmental
IP rating (dust and water ingress) IP56
Operating temperature range -25°C to 70°C (-13° F to 158° F) 
Storage Temperature range -55°C to 85°C (-67° F to 185° F)
Humidity 0-95% relative
Shock MIL-STD-810F
Vibration IEC 60068-2-27 
Approvals FCC Part15, Subpart B, Class A, 
EN 61000-6-4, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, 
EN 50130-4 
						

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This chapter provides basic information on how to operate a new camera that has not yet been 
configured. A bench test can be used to verify camera operation before the camera is configured for the 
local network. This chapter also provides basic configuration information.
2.1 Nexus IP Camera
TheD-Series C camera is an IP camera with Nexus capabilities, which means there is a microprocessor 
inside that runs the Nexus Server software. The Nexus Server provides a number of services, including 
camera control, video streaming, and geo-referencing capabilities. The Nexus communications protocol 
is an open, standards-based protocol that allows the server to communicate with a video management 
client, such as FLIR Sensors Manager or with a third-party ONVIF-compatible VMS client. 
There are two main components to the Nexus Server software. One is a web server known as the web 
tool or web interface that listens on the network for web browser requests, and is used for the initial (and 
perhaps ongoing or occasional) configuration changes to the server. The latest release of the web tool 
also allows the user to view video and to operate the camera. 
The other process, known as the Nexus Server, listens on the network for connections from clients such 
as FSM or other VMS clients. These clients are used to control the camera and stream video during day-
to-day operations of the camera.
2.1.1 Nexus Server Configuration
In general, it may be necessary for the installer to make a limited number of configuration changes for 
each server, such as setting the serial and/or IP communication parameters. For example, each camera 
comes from the factory with the same default IP address, so adding more than one camera to an IP 
network requires each camera to be configured with a different IP address, at a minimum. On the other 
hand, many of the configuration parameters will remain unchanged from the factory default settings. 
In order to control the camera, it is necessary to communicate with it either using serial communications 
(RS-232 or RS-422), or over Ethernet using Internet Protocol (IP). In either case, it is likely there are 
some communication parameters that are specific to each installation.
2.1.2 Serial and/or IP Communications
For a camera that is installed in a legacy-type CCTV network using analog video, the camera may 
commonly be controlled with serial communications. The serial cable from the camera will be connected 
to a keyboard/joystick device, or to a video switch, encoder, or DVR that has a serial communication 
port. In this case the installer may want to configure parameters such as the address of the camera, the 
baud rate, and so on. On Nexus IP cameras that support serial communications, these parameters can 
be set through software using a web browser. The parameters can also be set using DIP switches when 
IP communications are not used.
For a camera installed in an IP network, the camera will commonly be controlled over Ethernet by a PC 
or laptop running FLIR Sensors Manager (FSM) or a third-party Video Management System (VMS) 
software. FSM is an integral part of the Nexus architecture—it is a client program that communicates 
with the Nexus Server on the camera. It allows control of the camera and video streaming and many 
other sophisticated functions. 
In many cases, a camera will be installed with both serial and Ethernet communications. As such, the 
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control the camera with a serial device at the same time as someone does through the software IP 
interface, the serial device takes priority. 
Not all parameter settings are described in this manual. If you need help during the configuration 
process, contact your local FLIR representative or, call 888-747-3547 inside the US. 
2.1.3 Serial Communications 
Cameras that have a serial interface support a limited set of pan/tilt/zoom and focus commands over 
RS-422 or RS-232 serial communications using common protocols (Pelco D or Bosch). By default, 
the camera is configured for RS-422 standard, 9600 Baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, using the Pelco 
D protocol, and address 1. 
2.1.4 Ethernet Communications
The camera has an Ethernet connection that allows streaming video over an IP network as well as 
configuration and control of the camera1. It is possible to stream video and control the camera as it is 
from the factory, without making any configuration changes. However in most cases the camera will 
have at least some configuration changes to allow it to connect with other devices on the existing 
network. 
Once the camera is connected to a network and powered on, the user can choose to use either a web 
browser2 or the FLIR Sensors Manager (FSM) software to view the video and control the camera. The 
FSM software is included with the camera and can be run under Microsoft Windows. Refer to the 
FSM User Manual for details about using the software; the manual is available from the Windows 
Start menu once the software is installed.
With the latest version of camera firmware, a web browser can be used to operate the camera (view 
video, pan/tilt/zoom, and so on) and it can be used to make configuration changes. This manual has  
basic configuration information; refer to the Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide (FLIR Doc. 
427-0030-00-28) for more details about camera configuration.
If the camera will be controlled only through serial communications, it may still be necessary to 
connect it to an IP network, at least temporarily, to adjust any of the serial communications settings. 
By default, the serial interface uses the Pelco D protocol, RS-422 standard, 9600 baud rate (8/none/
1), and address set to 1. Refer to the Nexus IP Camera Configuration Guide for information on 
changing these parameters.
Getting the camera IP interface set up and working may require a level of familiarity with managing IP 
networks that is new to many security professionals. Prior to configuring the IP interface and 
streaming video parameters, make sure you know how to manage and configure the other equipment 
in the network (for example, any PC or device that will connect to the camera, any router or firewall 
that will carry the IP traffic, and so on). FLIR technical support can only provide limited support in this 
regard.
1. For this chapter, it is assumed the camera will be connected to a network via Ethernet. For 
installations that use only analog video output, it is not possible to make configuration 
changes unless an Ethernet connection is also used.
2. The web interface is supported on Microsoft Internet Explorer version 9, as well as the lat-
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2.2 Bench Test and Basic Configuration Steps
Assuming the existing network uses IP addresses that are unique and different than the default 
address on the camera, configuring the camera for IP communications generally involves the 
following steps:
Step 1 Connect the Ethernet port to an IP network that is isolated from the existing camera 
network (for example, a standalone switch)
Step 2 Connect a PC or laptop to the same network 
Step 3 Temporarily set the IP address of the PC or laptop to be compatible with the factory 
network address of the camera (for example, 192.168.250.1)
If you are unsure how to set the IP address on the PC or laptop, refer to section 2.9 “Setting 
the IP address on a Windows PC” on page 2-24.
Step 4 Perform a bench test of the camera using a web browser and/or FSM, prior to making any 
parameter changes (this step is optional but recommended)
Step 5 Using a web browser, configure the camera settings, such as IP address, camera date/
time, and other parameters, so the camera is compatible with the existing network 
equipment
Step 6 Save the configuration changes and restart the server
Step 7 Connect the camera to the existing network and test the camera
Step 8 Make a backup of the new configuration
2.3 Camera Bench Test 
Since the camera offers both analog video and IP video, there are several ways to bench test the 
camera. It is recommended the installer should test the camera using the same type of connections 
as the final installation. 
Even if using analog video and serial communications in the final installation, it is a good idea to test 
the IP communications when performing the bench test. If any image adjustments are necessary, they 
can be done using a web browser over the IP connection, and saved as power-on default settings. 
With the camera powered up, analog video can be tested at the BNC connectors. Connect the 
camera video output to a video monitor and confirm the live video is displayed on the monitor.
Connect the camera and a PC or laptop to the same Ethernet switch (or back-to-back with an 
Ethernet crossover cable3). The D-Series C camera is shipped with an IP address set to 
192.168.250.116 with a netmask of 255.255.255.0. Set the PC or laptop network adapter to a 
compatible IP address (for example: 192.168.250.1).  
If using serial communications, connect the serial cable from the camera to a serial device such as a 
keyboard, and confirm that the camera is responding to serial commands. Before using serial 
communications, it may be necessary to configure the serial device interface to operate with the 
camera. When the camera is turned on, the video temporarily displays system information including 
the serial number, IP address, Pelco address, and the Baud rate. For example:

S/N: 1234567
IP Addr: 192.168.250.116
PelcoD (Addr:1): 9600 SW
3. In most cases, a straight Ethernet cable can be used, because many PCs have auto- 
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2.4 Web Browser Interface
Use a web browser to connect to the camera as described below, and confirm it is streaming video. 
Once the bench test is complete, use the web browser to make configuration changes as needed (for 
example, set the IP address to an address that is compatible with the existing network). It is also a 
good idea to run the FSM software and confirm it is working with the camera as expected.
It is possible to log into the camera using one of three User Names: user, expert, and admin (the 
corresponding passwords by default are user, expert, and fliradmin respectively). The user login 
can be used to do the initial bench test of the camera. The admin login must be used to make 
configuration changes such as setting the IP address. The login passwords can (and should) be 
changed by the system administrator to prevent unauthorized logins. For information on how to 
change the passwords, refer to 
section 2.6 “Basic Camera Configuration” on page 2-11.
Log into the Camera Web Page
Step 1 Open a web browser and enter: http:\\
.168.250.116. The login screen with a picture of 
the camera will appear. Enter user for the User Name and user for the Password, and click 
the Log in button.
Figure 2-1: Camera Web Page Login Screen 
						

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The Live Video page will be displayed, with a live image from the camera on the left part of the 
screen. Next to the FLIR logo along the top of the screen are some menu choices, including Live 
Video (the red text indicates it is selected), Help and Log Off. 
On the right side are some control buttons and an image of a joystick.  
If the live video is not displayed, refer to section 2.8 “Troubleshooting Tips” on page 2-19. In the lower 
right of the web page there is a frame rate selector. This selector allows the user to change the rate at 
which the frames are displayed in the browser. This rate controls the user’s own web browser only, 
and does not affect the video streams to other users or to an NVR.
2.4.1 Camera Control and Status
In the lower left of the screen are two indicator “lights”: Control and Status. 
Initially the Control light is off, as in the image above, indicating the user is not 
able to control the camera immediately. When multiple users are connected to 
a camera, only one user at a time can issue commands to the camera. If 
another user has control of the camera, the Control light is yellow.  
 
A user is able to request control of the camera by clicking on the yellow or 
black “light”, or simply by sending a command to the camera. For example, 
move the cursor over the video and select the “Zoom In” control (magnifying 
glass with “+”) that appears in the lower left of the screen. The Status light may 
turn off temporarily while waiting for the response from the camera. After a 
short pause, the Control light should turn green. Observe what happens to the 
image when the “Zoom In” control is clicked several times. Be patient, there 
may be a slight delay between each command while the browser waits for a response from the 
camera. 
Figure 2-2: Camera Web Page Login Screen 
						

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If a command is sent to the camera when the user does not have control, the command will not be 
executed, and it is necessary to send the command again once the light is green.
2.4.2 Web Control Panel
The control buttons on the right side of the page provide a way to control 
the camera. When the mouse cursor is positioned over a button, a screen 
tip is displayed which explains the function of the button. 
This same web interface is used with various FLIR thermal cameras; some 
are fixed mount cameras, such as the F-Series and FC-Series S cameras, 
and some have pan/tilt capabilities, such as the PT-Series and D-Series. 
As a result, some buttons appearing in the control panel may be disabled if 
they do not apply to the camera in use. 
When the web interface is used with a pan/tilt camera, an image of a 
joystick appears below the control panel buttons. When the mouse is 
positioned over the joystick, the camera can be moved (up-down and/or 
left-right) by clicking and dragging the joystick in the appropriate direction.
For a fixed camera, the following buttons are enabled:
Save Snapshot 
This button allows the user to save an image as a .jpg file. The destination folder for the 
image is determined by the web browser that is used.
Perform IR NUC Calibration 
This button causes the camera to perform a Non-Uniformity Correction operation (refer to 
the 
section 2.8.1 “Image freezes momentarily” on page 2-19).
Toggle Scene Preset
This button causes the camera to cycle through 5 different image settings. The Scene 
Presets cause the image brightness and contrast to adjust. Depending on the time of day, 
weather, and other conditions, one Scene Preset may be preferable to the others.
Toggle Polarity
This button changes the way various objects are displayed in the image, with hot objects 
displayed as white and cold objects as black, or vice versa.
The other buttons on the control panel will be disabled for a fixed camera. In 
the control panel, a disabled button is indicated with a grey color and when the 
cursor is positioned over a disabled button, the screen tip indicates the 
function is not available. The disabled buttons correspond to commands that are not used with a fixed 
camera, but might be used to control a pan/tilt camera with multiple sensors.