ThermovisionFLIR PTZ35x140 MS Installation and Operation Manual

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5.0 CAMERA CONFIGURATION 
This chapter describes the basic configuration of the 35X140 MS cameras.  
Camera Configuration Overview 
In general, it may be necessary for the installer to make a limited number of configuration 
changes for each camera, 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 the...

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Web Configurator Login 
Once you are able to use a web browser to connect to the camera, the login screen will appear; 
type basic as the User and click on Login (there is no password for the Basic user).   
Note: Prior to making changes to the configuration, it may be wise to bench test the camera 
using the factory configured IP address, if you have not already done so. Refer to section 4.1 
Bench Test Using FLIR Sensors Manager...

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Saving Configuration Changes 
After making any configuration changes, it is necessary to save the changes to the server (there 
is a Save button at the bottom of each configuration page). Once you save configuration 
changes to the server, the changes do not take effect immediately. Generally it is also 
necessary to stop and restart the server for the changes to become effective. The server has a 
configuration that is in effect and...

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In order to save the configuration file, select the Configuration File link on the left side fo the 
page. Then click on the Download Configuration File
 hyperlink at the bottom of the page. 
 
When the following dialog box appears, select Save and save the file to the PC. 
  

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IP Communications  
The camera has an Ethernet connection that allows for configuration and control of the camera 
and for streaming video over an IP network. The camera comes configured from the factory with 
a default IP address (192.168.250.116).  
It is possible to control the camera and stream video from the camera as configured from the 
factory, without making any changes. However in most cases the camera will have at least 
some...

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Select Login as Basic User, or type basic as the User and click on Login (there is no password 
for the Basic user).  Initially, the Help screen will be displayed.  
LAN Settings 
To configure the IP interface, select the LAN Settings link on the left side of the screen.   
Configure the desired Hostname, Gateway, IP Address and Netmask of the camera and then 
click on the Save button. In FSM, the Hostname will appear as the name of the...

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5.2   Serial Communications  
For serial communications, it is necessary to select the Serial Remote link to set the 
communications parameters such as the hardware protocol (signaling standard RS-232 or RS-
422), baud rate, number of stop bits, parity and so on. It is also necessary to select the 
application protocol and the camera address.  
 
Once the parameters have been set, click on the Save button at the bottom of the page, and...

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5.3 Configuration File 
When you are finished making the configuration changes, you may wish to back up your 
configuration file. It can be saved on the camera, and/or to a PC or laptop. Select the 
Configuration File link on the left side of the screen, and the saved configuration file will be 
displayed.    
 
You can save a backup of the configuration to your PC or laptop. At the bottom of the page click 
on the Download...

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6.0 CAMERA OPERATION 
6.1 Thermal Imaging 
The 35x140MS camera is a state-of-the-art thermal imaging system that will provide you with 
excellent night visibility and situational awareness, without any form of natural or artificial 
illumination. The 35x140MS camera is easy to use, but you should take a moment to carefully 
read this section so you fully understand how to interpret what you are seeing on your display 
and how to use the...

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Note: The baud rate for the Pelco Keyboard must be set to 2400 and the Pelco device id must 
be correct. Both the baud rate and the Pelco device id of the camera may be changed using the 
Web Configurator which can be accessed using an web browser such as Microsoft Internet 
Explorer. For additional information contact FLIR Systems support. 
6.4  Pelco “D” Command List 
For use with a Pelco KBD300A, refer also to the User Controls at...