ThermovisionFLIR PTZ35x140 MS Installation and Operation Manual

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Your 35x140MS camera images through a lens that is made from material that is transparent to 
long-wave infrared energy. This lens is designed for the harsh outdoor environment and has a 
coating for durability, but may require occasional cleaning. FLIR Systems Inc. suggests that you 
clean the lens when image quality degradation is noticed or excessive contaminant build-up is 
seen on the lens.  
The camera housing has a durable coating and the rugged protective window is designed to 
withstand normal cleaning. Rinse the camera housing with low pressure fresh water to keep it 
clean. If the front window of the camera gets water spots, wipe it with a clean soft cotton cloth 
dampened with fresh water. If the window requires further cleaning, use a soft moist cotton-
based cloth with isopropyl alcohol or dish soap. 
Do not use abrasive materials, such as paper or scrub brushes as this will possibly damage the 
lens by scratching it. Only clean the lens when you can visually see contamination on the 
surface. 
7.1 Temperature 
The 35x140MS camera has an operating temperature range of -32 to 55°C. Choose an 
installation location so that the camera is not subject to temperature extremes that exceed this 
range. Do not expose the camera to direct sun without the sun shroud installed. 
7.2 Maintenance 
If you have a problem with your thermal camera, do not attempt to repair it yourself. The 
35x140MS camera core is a sealed unit and can not be opened or serviced in the field. Consult 
your installation dealer or FLIR Systems Inc. for repair information.  
Lens Cleaning 
Materials: 
Optical-grade tissue (e.g. Edmund Industrial Optics P/N 52105 or any similar product) 
Pure water (de-ionized or other) 
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) 
Saturate a piece of the lens tissue with the water and drape it over the lens. Let the surface 
tension of the water pull the tissue onto the lens surface and then drag the tissue across the 
lens surface. Repeat several times with different pieces of tissue. 
Repeat the same step using IPA instead of water. Drag the final piece of tissue over the lens 
several times to prevent pooling, which could leave a residue behind. 
7.3 Troubleshooting Problems 
Video not displayed on monitor  
If the camera will not produce an image, check the video connection at the camera and at your 
display. If the connectors appear to be properly engaged but the camera still does not produce 
an image, ensure that power has been properly applied to the camera and the fuse is not blown. 
If the camera still does not produce an image, have an authorized service representative make 
the appropriate repairs.  
						

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Noisy image 
A noisy image is usually attributed to a cable problem (too short or inferior quality) or the cable 
is picking up electromagnetic interference (EMI) from another device. Although coax cable has 
built-in losses, the longer and smaller the cable is, the more severe the losses become; and the 
higher the signal frequency, the more pronounced the losses. Unfortunately this is one of the 
most common and unnecessary problems currently plaguing video security systems as a whole. 
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 be careful to match the cable to the environment (indoor or outdoor). 
Image out of focus 
The cameras have an electronically controlled focus mechanism for use during ongoing 
operation. This focus mechanism is controlled through the serial interface or Nexus . 
The wide angle lens (35mm) has a fixed-focus lens (focused at infinity at the factory) and the 
lens focus is not field-adjustable. 
Each camera has a minimum focus distance, as listed in section 8.0 35x140MS Camera 
Specifications). An out-of-focus object may be too close to the camera and within the minimum 
focus distance. 
Image too dark or too light 
By default the 35x140MS cameras use an Automatic Gain Control (AGC) setting that has 
proven to be superior for most applications, but a particular installation may require an 
adjustment to the AGC settings. For example, a very cold background (such as the sky) could 
cause the camera to use a wider range than appropriate. Refer to section 3.5 Configuration and 
Control for information about how to make adjustments to the image generated by the camera. 
Performance varies with time of day 
You may observe differences in the way the camera performs at different times of the day, due 
to the diurnal cycle of the sun. Recall that the camera produces an image based on temperature 
differences. At certain times of the day, such as just before dawn, the objects in the image 
scene may all be roughly the same temperature, compared to other times of the day. Compare 
this to imagery right after sunset, when objects in the image may be radiating heat energy that 
has been absorbed during the day due to solar loading. Greater temperature differences in the 
scene generally will allow the camera to produce high-contrast imagery. 
Image freezes 
By design, the camera image will freeze momentarily on a periodic basis during the Flat Field 
Correction (FFC) cycle. It is possible to change the interval used for FFC; refer to section 6.2 
Flat Field Correction (FFC)
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8.0 35X140MS CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS 
Feature SR-35x140MS  PTZ-35x140MS 
Weight  15 lb. (6.8 kg)  45 lbs (20.4 Kg) 
Dimensions  Refer to detailed drawings below in the following section 
FPA size (HxV)  320x240 
Sensor type  Uncooled Microbolometer 
Spectral range  7.5 to 13μm 
Pixel pitch  38 microns 
Input power 
range 24 VDC ±10 %          Voltages as measured at the input to the  
24 VAC ±10 %           electrical interface board. 
Nominal / Peak 
Power Req. 
						

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o Focus Automatic 
o Iris Automatic 
o Shutter Automatic 
o Balance Automatic 
o  IR cut filter Automatic 
o Image Stabilization  
o Digital Zoom 
o  Spectral Response 400 to 750 nm with IR cut filter 
 
Infrared Camera Specifications: 
 
 Wide FOV 20° 35mm Narrow FOV 5° 140mm 
Focal Plane Array  Uncooled µbolometer  Uncooled µbolometer 
Format  320 x 240  320 x 240 
Pixel Size  38µm  38µm 
Aperture f/1.4  f/1.4 
Field-of-view  20° HFOV x 15° VFOV  5° HFOV x 3.7° VFOV 
Focus  Athermalized  One touch Auto Focus 
Temporal NEdT ≤65 mK  ≤65 mK  
 
8.1 Environmental Requirements 
Caution: Sustained storage at high-temperature will degrade vacuum life of the camera core. 
o  Storage Temperature  -50ºC to +85ºC 
o  Operating Temperature  -32ºC to + 55ºC 
o  Moisture  IPX6 
o  Sand/Dust  MIL-STD-810E, Method 510.3, procedure II 
o  Vibration  MIL-STD-810E, Method 514.4 
o  Shock (transportation) 30g, 11 msec. 
o EMI/EMC   
  CE Class A 
 FCC  
o  Solar Thermal Loading  MIL-STD-810E, Method 505.3, procedure I, paragraph 
1 3.2.b1 
o  External Icing  MIL-STD-810E, Method 521.1, 6 mm ice thickness 
 
 
Note: These specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact FLIR Systems 
customer support for additional information.  
  
						

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8.2  PTZ-35x140 PHYSICAL Dimensions 
The following figures show a dimensioned drawing of the PTZ-35x140MS.  
Remember to firmly secure unit and allow for device travel. 
  
						

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Figure 8-1: PTZ-35x140MS Dimension Drawing (inches) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Figure 8-2: PTZ-35x140MS Dimension Drawing w/ hole pattern (inches)  
						

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SR-35x140MS Physical Dimensions 
The following figures show a dimensioned drawing of the SR-35x140MS.  
 
 
Figure 8-3: SR-35x140MS Dimension Drawing (inches)  
						

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8.3  System Interface Cable Connector  
The PTZ-35x140MS and SR-35x140MS use an electrical-mechanical engagement connection 
that requires only one integrated cable to interface with the sensor. An optional interface cable 
is available. It is 12.2 meters (40 ft) long and is terminated with a MIL-C-26482 Series 1 
Connector.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 8-4: PTZ/SR-35x140MS Interface Cable Connector 
System Interface Cable Pin Designations 
 
Function Pin Signal Name Function Pin Signal Name 
Power  j  Power In +  Comms 
P3 M  Tx(+) RS-422 (COM1)
  f  Power In +  (USER)  N  Rx(+) RS-422 
(COM1) 
  g  Power In +    c  GND RS-422 (COM1) 
  W  Power In +    P  Tx (-) RS-422 
(COM1) 
  b  Power In -    R  Rx (-) RS-422 
(COM1) 
  h  Power In -  Comms 
P4 U Maintenance COM2 
  Z  Power In -  (MAINT)  S  Maintenance COM2 
  a  Power In -    V  Maintenance COM2 
Ethernet  D  Rx+ (RJ45 3)    A  Maintenance COM2 
  E  Rx- (RJ45 6)    T  Maintenance COM2 
  F  Tx- (RJ45 2)  Video  J  Video Out Center 
  G  Tx+ (RJ45 1)    K  Video Out Shield 
Drain X Shield/connector 
shell    
 
     Chassis connector front view (Female) Interface cable connector front view (Male)