ThermovisionFLIR PTSeries Installation Manual
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427-0032-00-12, Version 170 Mar 2014 2-15 2 Basic Operation and Configuration 2.6.5 Security Settings To maintain security of your systems set passwords for each of the three login accounts. user —The user account can only use the Live Video screen and controls. expert —The expert account can use the Live Video screen and the camera Setup screen. admin —The admin account can use all screens After each password is set and confirmed, select the Save button at the bottom (it may be necessary to scroll down...
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427-0032-00-12, Version 170 Mar 2014 2-16 2 Basic Operation and Configuration It is also possible to limit access to the camera from a client program (such as FSM) by IP address. To do so, in the Maintenance menu select Sensor, then Networking. Set the “Allow anonymous clients” parameter to No, and then add in the allowed addresses in the Remote Clients list and click Save. Note, once one or more addresses has been added to this list, only these computers will be able to access the camera as a client....
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427-0032-00-12, Version 170 Mar 2014 2-17 2 Basic Operation and Configuration 2.7 Thermal Imaging Overview When power is applied to the PT-Series camera, a FLIR splash screen is displayed for less than two seconds, and then the camera outputs the live video image. No operator action or intervention is required and no configuration of the camera is necessary. The thermal camera makes an image based on temperature differences. In the thermal image, by default the hottest item in the scene appears as...
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427-0032-00-12, Version 170 Mar 2014 2-18 2 Basic Operation and Configuration They are perfect for a wide variety of applications including transportation, maritime, security, fire fighting, and medical applications. The cameras often provide improved daytime viewing in environments where traditional video camera performance suffers, such as in shadows or backlit scenes. The PT-Series camera is a state-of-the-art thermal imaging system that will provide excellent night visibility and situational...
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427-0032-00-12, Version 170 Mar 2014 2-19 2 Basic Operation and Configuration 2.8 Troubleshooting Tips If you need help during the installation process, contact your local FLIR representative or, call 877- 773-3547 inside the US. FLIR Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive selection of training courses to help you to get the best performance and value from your thermal imaging camera. Find out more at the FLIR training web page: http://www.flir.com/training. Image freezes momentarily: By design, the...
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427-0032-00-12, Version 170 Mar 2014 2-20 2 Basic Operation and Configuration Unable To Communicate Over Ethernet: First check to ensure the physical connections are intact and that the camera is powered on and providing analog video to the monitor. When the camera is turned on, confirm the startup information is displayed on the analog monitor after approximately 90 seconds. For example: S/N: 1234567 IP Addr: 192.168.250.116 Confirm that the IP address for the PC (for example, 192.168.250.1) is on...
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427-0032-00-12, Version 170 Mar 2014 2-21 2 Basic Operation and Configuration In the Sensors Panel, if the camera is the active sensor, there will be an “(Active)” notification next to the name of the camera. Only one camera or sensor can be active at a time. To make the camera active, right click on the icon to the left of the camera name and select “Set Active”, or simply double-click on the icon. The icon to the left of the camera name indicates the status of the sensor. The following is a list of...
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427-0032-00-12, Version 170 Mar 2014 2-22 2 Basic Operation and Configuration 2.9 General Errors In the status bar at the bottom of the FSM screen there may be an indication that an error has occurred. When you position the cursor over the error icon (exclamation mark), the error will be displayed in a temporary pop-up. It is possible to view all the error messages by selecting the Tools tab at the top of he screen, and then select the Log button to the left. Unable to View Video Stream: If the video...
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427-0032-00-12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2-23 2 Basic Operation and Configuration Cable characteristics are determined by a number of factors (core material, dielectric material and shield construction, among others) and must be carefully matched to the specific application. Moreover, the transmission characteristics of the cable will be influenced by the physical environment through which the cable is run and the method of installation. Use only high quality cable and ensure the cable is suitable to the...
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2-24 427-0032-00-12 Version 170 Mar 2014 2 Basic Operation and Configuration 2.10 Restoring the Factory Settings The camera comes configured from the factory with default settings for the IP address (192.168.250.116), the login passwords, and all of the other configuration parameters (stored in a file called server.ini). In some cases, it may be necessary to restore the settings of the camera to the original factory settings. If necessary, this can be accomplished by temporarily connecting a loopback...