ThermovisionFLIR FCSeries Installation Manual

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1.5 Removing the Cover
In order to access the electrical 
connections and install the cables, it is 
necessary to temporarily remove the top 
cover of the camera housing. The top 
cover of the camera is held in place with 
four 3 mm hex screws. The screws are 
accessible through slots in the sunshield, 
so the sunshield does not need to be 
removed from the top cover.
Use a 3 mm hex key to loosen the four 
captive screws, exposing the...

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1.6.1 Configuring the Lens Heater Jumper
The supplemental lens heater is intended to provide lens 
de-icing in the rare combination of:
• A power interruption which disables the cam-
era for an extended period, and 
• Freezing rain which fully covers the lens and 
obstructs the image. 
FLIR recommends that the supplemental lens heater be 
enabled only when the installation environment is such that 
this combination of conditions is common....

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1.6.2 Analog Video Connections
The primary analog video connection of the camera is a BNC connector. Alternatively, the camera 
also provides an RCA analog video connector. Only one or the other connection should be used on a 
permanent basis to ensure adequate video quality. The RCA connection allows the installer to 
temporarily monitor the video output, without disconnecting the primary connection.
The video cable used should be rated as...

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1.6.4 Ethernet
Connect a shielded cat5e/6 Ethernet cable to the 
RJ-45 jack. If using PoE+ to supply power to the 
camera, connect the other end of the Ethernet to a 
PoE+ switch or PoE+ injector. Otherwise connect 
the Ethernet to a network switch.
1.6.5 GPIO Connections
Input Signal—The camera can receive an 
external input signal on accessory connector J8 
pins 4 and 5 when these pins are connected by an 
external switch closure. Pin 5 is...

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1.6.6 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. 
The camera has an external ground connection on 
the outside back of the camera. FLIR requires a 
grounding strap anchored to the grounding lug and 
connected to the nearest...

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Ta b l e 1-4: Rear Exit Cable Min/Max Dimensions
CableMinimumMaximumNotes
Power (3 conductor), 
Ethernet, Accessory 
cables4.5 mm 
[0.178 in]
5.2 mm  
[0.205 in]
When using the concealed cable wall mount 
(PN 4129742), cables can have a maximum diameter 
of 10 mm [0.394 in]
RG 59 Video cable5.3 mm [0.209 in]6.4 mm  [0.245 in]
Figure 1-14: Cable Routing
Power Cable Video Cable
Accessory cable
EthernetRG 59 coaxial
3 Conductor 

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1.8 Concealed Cable Mount Accessory
Do not route cables through the bottom of the camera unless the concealed cable wall mount (PN 
4129742) is used. The wall mount is specifically designed for the camera and allows the opening to 
seal properly. When using the concealed cable wall mount, cable dimensions must be within the 
minimum and maximum as described in 
Ta b l e 1-5.
Proper installation of the seal plate and panel mount gland seals is...

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Step 4 Install the wall mount (PN 4129742) to the wall 
and pull the cable(s) through the mount. Cut a 
small cross-slit in the black mount gasket and 
push the cable(s) through the gasket. Pull the 
cable(s) through the opening in the bottom of 
the camera. A single Ethernet cable is shown 
in the images. 
Step 5 Secure the camera to the mount using four M5 
x 0.8 threaded fasteners to the bottom of the 
camera. Use Loctite 222 low strength...

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1.9 Camera specifications
Camera ModelsFC-Series S, FC-Series R
Camera Platform Type Fixed
Composite Video  NTSC or PAL
Thermal Camera
Array Format  324x256 (25 µm pixel pitch)
336x256, 640x480 (17 µm pixel pitch)
Detector Type  Long-Life, Uncooled VOx Microbolometer
Effective Resolution 76,800
Field Of View (Focal Length) for 
available FC-Series S camera lens 
configurations.FC-363 S = 63° × 50° (7.5 mm)
FC-348 S = 48° × 39° (9 mm)
FC-334 S...

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Shipping Dimensions 14.375”(L) x 7.375”(W) x 7”(H)
Environmental
IP rating (dust and water ingress) IP66 & IP67
Operating temperature range -50 °C to 70 °C (-58 °F to 158 °F) continuous 
-40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) cold start
Storage Temperature range -55 °C to 85 °C (-67 °F to 185 °F)
Humidity 0-95% relative
Shock IEC 60068-2-27 10 g shock pulse  
with a 11ms half-sine profile
Vibration MIL-STD-810F
Approvals FCC Part15, Subpart B,...