ThermovisionFLIR PTSeries Installation Manual

Installation 
Manual
PT-Series 

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Ta b l e  o f  C o n t e n t s
 PT-Series Camera Installation
1.1 Warnings and Cautions 1-1
1.2 References 1-1
1.3 Camera Overview 1-1
1.4 Installation Overview 1-2
1.4.1 Camera Connection Options 1-2
1.4.2 Supplied Components 1-3
1.4.3 Required Components 1-3
1.5 Location Considerations 1-3
1.5.1 Bench Testing 1-3
1.5.2 Prior to Cutting/Drilling Holes 1-4
1.5.3 Camera Mounting 1-4
1.5.4 Removing the Back Cover 1-5
1.5.5 Cable Gland Sealing 1-5...

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2.6.5 Security Settings 2-15
2.6.6 Configuration File 2-16
2.7 Thermal Imaging Overview 2-17
2.8 Troubleshooting Tips 2-19
2.9 General Errors 2-22
2.10 Restoring the Factory Settings 2-24
2.11 Setting the IP address on a Windows PC 2-25
 Serial Address: Decimal To Binary Conversion
3.1 Address Conversion Table 3-1 

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This manual describes the installation of the PT-Series cameras. If you need help during the installation 
process, please call to speak with our support experts (877-773-3547). All installers and integrators are 
encouraged to take advantage of the training offered by FLIR; visit
 http://www.flir.com/training for more information.
This manual includes the following topics: 
• Installation Overview
• Mounting the camera and its...

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The PT-Series 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 appropriate software...

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Bosch protocols. In installations using analog video and serial communications, it is recommended an 
Ethernet cable should also be installed for camera configuration, operation, and troubleshooting. 
For installations where the camera is mounted on a tower or pole or other location that may be difficult 
to access, it is recommended the Ethernet connection should be installed from the camera down to 
ground level at a minimum, to...

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For configuration and basic setup information using the onboard web server, refer to Basic Operation 
and Configuration on page 2-1.
1.5.2 Prior to Cutting/Drilling Holes
When selecting a mounting location for the PT-Series camera, consider cable lengths and cable 
routing. Ensure the cables are long enough given the proposed mounting locations and cable routing 
requirements. 
Use cables that have sufficient dimensions to ensure...

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Once the holes are drilled in the mounting surface, install four (4) stainless steel 5/16 or M8 bolts with 
stainless steel washers and lock washers through the base of the camera. 
Important Note
1.5.4 Removing the Back Cover
Use a 2.5mm hex key to loosen the 
four captive screws and remove the 
cover, exposing the connections at the 
back of the camera. There is a 
grounding wire connected between the 
case and the back cover...

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1.5.7 Cable Gland Seal Inserts
The PT-Series camera comes with two 3/4” 
NPT cable glands, each with a three hole 
gland seal insert. Cables may be between 
0.23 to 0.29 od. Up to six cables may be 
installed. Plugs are required for the insert 
hole(s) not being used. The photograph at the 
right shows two power cables, an Ethernet 
cable, a serial control cable (no analog video 
is installed), and two gland seal plugs.
If...