Operator’s
Manual
M400

This document provides operating instructions for M400
cameras running software update version v2.1.x.
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Document History
Version
Date
Comment
August2020
100
December
2017
Initial release for M400R2 and M400XR2 cameras and for all
M400 cameras updated to software version v2.1

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Contents
M400 Overview
General Information.................................................................................................. 7
Additional References ........................................................................................ 7
Documentation Conventions .............................................................................. 8
Warnings and Cautions ............................................................................................ 8
System Description .................................................................................................. 9Standard Features .............................................................................................. 9
M400 Components: .......................................................................................... 10
Multiple Cameras, Joysticks, and Other Devices: ............................................ 10
Thermal Video Display ........................................................................................... 11
Video Screen Icons .......................................................................................... 11

Position indicator icons ................................................................................12
Scene type icons ...........................................................................................12
Active Camera Icons ....................................................................................12
On-Screen-Display (OSD) Menu .................................................................12
M400 System Startup
System Startup and Shutdown ............................................................................... 13Park Mode .............................................................................................................. 13
The Bootup Process ............................................................................................... 13
Powering the Camera....................................................................................... 13
Powering the JCU II.......................................................................................... 14
JCU II Power Menu ................................................................................................ 14
Standby States.................................................................................................. 14
M400 Joystick Control Unit
Introduction............................................................................................................. 16
JCU II Joystick........................................................................................................ 16
Tilting the Camera ............................................................................................ 16
Rotating the Camera ........................................................................................ 16
Zooming the Camera........................................................................................ 16
JCU II Buttons ........................................................................................................ 17Power Button ...............................................................................................17
Menu Button ................................................................................................17
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Color Button—IR Imaging only ..................................................................18
Focus Buttons ..............................................................................................18
Camera Button .............................................................................................18
User Buttons ................................................................................................18
Display Camera and JCU II IP Address ......................................................19
Button Summary............................................................................................... 19
M400 System Configuration
Overview ................................................................................................................ 20
Main Menu.............................................................................................................. 20Park camera .............................................................................................. 21
Tracker ...................................................................................................... 21
Firefighter .................................................................................................. 21
InstAlert mode ........................................................................................... 22
IceAlert mode ............................................................................................ 22
Surveillance ............................................................................................... 22
Surveillance settings… .............................................................................. 22
Scan Width: ............................................................................................... 22
Scan Speed: .............................................................................................. 23
NMEA: ....................................................................................................... 23
Spotlight: .................................................................................................... 23
Image settings... ........................................................................................ 23
Set-up… .................................................................................................... 23
Help… ........................................................................................................ 23
Image Menu ........................................................................................................... 25
Polarity—IR camera only: .......................................................................... 25
Stabilization: .............................................................................................. 25
Autofocus ................................................................................................... 25
Color: ......................................................................................................... 25
VIS low light mode: .................................................................................... 26
IR/Daylight zoom link: ................................................................................ 26
Mirrored view: ............................................................................................ 26
Settings Menu ........................................................................................................ 26
Save current settings as start-up defaults: ................................................ 26
Restore settings from defaults: .................................................................. 26
Advanced image... ..................................................................................... 26
User interface… ......................................................................................... 26
Surveillance… ........................................................................................... 26
NMEA… ..................................................................................................... 26
Calibration & diagnostics Menu ........................................................................ 27
IR test pattern: ........................................................................................... 27
Activate spotlight test: ................................................................................ 27
Activate pan and tilt test: ........................................................................... 27
Reset IR Lens: ........................................................................................... 27
Set Az & El zero reference: ....................................................................... 27
Advanced Image Menu..................................................................................... 28

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IR eZoom, VIS eZoom: .............................................................................. 28
VIS low light mode: .................................................................................... 28
InstAlert highlight, IceAlert highlight .......................................................... 28
User Interface Menu ......................................................................................... 29
Joystick mode: ........................................................................................... 29
User button 1, User button 2, User button 3: ............................................. 29
Display icons: ............................................................................................ 29
Help text: ................................................................................................... 29
Icon & text color: ........................................................................................ 29
Tracking box: ............................................................................................. 29
NMEA Data............................................................................................................. 30
NMEA Settings ................................................................................................. 31
Radar cursor (RSD): .................................................................................. 31
Next Waypoint (BWC): .............................................................................. 31
Radar target (TTM): ................................................................................... 31
Firefighter Mode—M400XR
Overview ............................................................................................................... 33
Firefighter Settings Menu ....................................................................................... 34

Exit Firefighter .............................................................................................34
Select Temperature Units (°F/°C) ................................................................34
Isotherm Thresholds ....................................................................................34
Video Tracking Mode—M400XR
Overview ............................................................................................................... 35
Joystick Operation ................................................................................................. 37
Video Tracker Errors .............................................................................................. 37
IP Interface and PC Operations
M400 Web Browser Interface ................................................................................. 38
View Camera and JCU II IP Address ............................................................... 39
Camera Web Server Login Accounts ............................................................... 39
Log in to the Camera Web Server .................................................................... 39
Setup and Configuration Menus ....................................................................... 44

Setup->IR->ROI (region of interest) ...........................................................44
Setup->IR->AGC ........................................................................................45
Setup->Pan and Tilt->Status ........................................................................46
Setup->Surveillance->Scan List ..................................................................46
Setup->Surveillance->Auto Scan ................................................................47
Setup->OSD .................................................................................................47
Maintenance Menus ......................................................................................... 48

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Maintenance->Server->Server Status ..........................................................49
Changing the IP Address of the Camera ......................................................49
Maintenance->Server->LAN Settings .........................................................49
Maintenance->Server->Security Options ....................................................50
Maintenance->Sensor->Communications->VMS Remote ..........................51
Maintenance->Sensor->Devices->Pan & Tilt .............................................52
Changing Video Outputs .................................................................................. 54

Maintenance->Sensor->Devices ..................................................................54
Maintenance->Sensor->Devices->Video Matrix .........................................54
Maintenance->Sensor->Modules->Video ...................................................55
Streaming IP Video ......................................................................................55
Maintenance->Sensor->Modules->Radar Interface ....................................56
Geo-Referencing of the Sensors ...................................................................... 56

Maintenance->Sensor->Modules->Georeference ........................................56
Software Update............................................................................................... 57

Maintenance->Files->Software Update .......................................................57
Accessing the JCU II Web Interface................................................................. 57

Changing the IP Address of the JCU II .......................................................57
Enabling Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ............................................................. 58
UPnP Overview ................................................................................................ 58
Enabling the UPnP User Interface.................................................................... 59
M400 Reference Information
Introduction............................................................................................................. 60
M400 Maintenance ................................................................................................. 60
Cleaning the JCU II .......................................................................................... 60
Cleaning the Camera Optics ............................................................................ 60
Cleaning the Camera Body .............................................................................. 60
System Specifications ............................................................................................ 61
Acronyms ............................................................................................................... 62
List of Icons ............................................................................................................ 63
Troubleshooting Tips .............................................................................................. 66

Video not displayed on monitor ...................................................................66
Cleaning .......................................................................................................67
Video not switching between thermal and visible .......................................67
Noisy image .................................................................................................67
Image too dark or too light ..........................................................................67
Performance varies with time of day ...........................................................68
Eastern or Western exposure .......................................................................68
Multiple Cameras and/or JCU IIs on a single network ................................68

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M400 Overview

General Information
This manual describes the operation of the M400 cameras. If you need help or have additionalquestions, please call to speak with our support experts; refer to contact information listed on theback cover of this manual.

This manual includes information about the following topics:•

System description•

Using the Joystick Control Unit•

System startup and shutdown•

Using Firefighter mode—M400XR only•

Using Video Tracking mode—M400XR only•

Using the on-screen-display (OSD) menus for controlling the M400•

Helpful reference information including maintenance recommendations, acronyms, parts lists,table of icons, and a comparison of model features

Additional References
The M400 system comes with a complete documentation set, available on the FLIR website, that
includes this manual as well as other information. All documents are in PDF format and can beviewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader:•

M400 Installation Guide (FLIR Doc. # 432-0012-02-12) contains information about how to
install the camera.

•

M400 Quick Start Guide (FLIR Doc. # 432-0012-02-11) is a double-sided card that shows thefunctions executed by the Joystick Control Unit.

Refer to the FLIR Resources Web page for up-to-date documentation:
http://www.flir.com/

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Documentation Conventions
For safety, and to achieve the highest levels of performance from the M400 system, always follow
the warnings and cautions in this manual when handling and operating the M400 system.
Warning: Warning notices are used to emphasize that hazardous voltages, currents,
temperatures, or other conditions that could cause personal injury or death exist with thisequipment, or may be associated with its use.
Caution: Caution notices are used where equipment might be damaged if care is not taken or an
operation might have an unexpected outcome.
Note: Notes call attention to information that is especially significant to understanding andoperating the equipment.

Warnings and Cautions
Warning: Do not use the M400 system as the primary navigation system. Use it in conjunction
with other navigation aids and a primary manual navigation system.
Warning: Ensure power is removed before accessing power wires during installation or removal ofsystem components. Damage to equipment or injury to personnel may result.
Warning: Use of insufficient wire gauge can result in fire.
Warning: The M400 system is not designed to operate in an enclosed environment in thepresence of flammable gases. Failure to follow this warning may result in explosion or fire.
Warning: The M400 camera body is a remotely and automatically controlled device. Ensure
camera motion has been disabled before cleaning surfaces that can cause pinch hazards.
Caution: Do not open the M400 unit for any reason. Disassembly of the M400
(including removal of the cover) can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty.
Caution: Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the M400 optics.
Caution: The M400 requires a power supply of 12 Vdc to 24 Vdc nominal, 5.5 A maximum @24 Vdc, 11 A maximum @ 12 Vdc. Absolute voltage range: 12 Vdc to 32 Vdc. Operating thesystem outside of the specified input voltage range or the specified operating temperature range
can cause permanent damage.
Operating temperature range–20 °C to +55 °C (–4 °F to +131 °F) per IEC 60945

Storage temperature range–50 °C to +80 °C (–58 °F to +176 °F)

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System Description
The multi-sensor M400 is a stabilized maritime thermal and high definition (HD) visible-lightcamera system for use on most types of vessels. The long wave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera
provides excellent nighttime visibility and situational awareness, without any form of natural or
artificial illumination. The HD visible-light camera with 30X optical zoom provides daytime viewing.

LED spotlight

HD visible-light camera

Thermal camera

Joystick Control Unit
(JCU II)

Figure 1-1: M400 Pan/Tilt Camera System

Standard Features•

Thermal camera, 4x continuous optical zoom•

HD visible-light camera, 30x continuous optical zoom•

High intensity LED spotlight•

Active gyro-stabilization•

Radar integration to follow specific radar targets (NMEA 0183 serial communications)•Dual, independent H.264 network video streams for each camera•

HD-SDI (Serial data interface)•

Analog video

The thermal camera, HD visible-light camera, and spotlight are aligned to view or illuminate atarget for quick identification providing enhanced navigational abilities in a variety of conditions.

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M400 Components:•

Main camera body, also known as the pan/tilt camera unit•

Joystick Control Unit (JCU II), compatible with the MU, MV, M400, and M500 camera systems•

Ethernet switch with power over Ethernet (PoE) to power the JCU II and network to the camera•

Analog and/or digital video monitors (customer supplied)•

Personal computer (PC) to control and configure the system (customer supplied)

The M400 camera body and JCU II are network devices. In some installations, additional M400
cameras and/or additional JCU II may also be used.
The camera body’s pan/tilt mechanism allows the operator to rotate 360° in azimuth, tilt +/– 90° inelevation. The camera body houses the two cameras and the LED spotlight.
The JCU II is the primary control for the camera. The JCU II is used to wake the system or put it instandby, select the active camera, operate the pan and tilt movement of the camera, zoom theactive camera, control the M400 modes and features, and configure the system settings by meansof OSD menus.
The JCU II has various buttons, an LCD display, and the joystick. The joystick can be moved left
and right or forward and back, and rotated in either direction. “M400 Joystick Control Unit” onpage 16 describes the functions of the JCU II in detail.
The M400 uses on-screen icons to indicate the camera position (azimuth and elevation) andvarious system settings that have been enabled. These symbols are introduced in “Thermal Video
Display” on page 11 and are further explained throughout this manual in the discussion of related
functions.

Multiple Cameras, Joysticks, and Other Devices:
More than one JCU II can be used to control the camera, and more than one display can be used
to view the video. A personal computer (PC) on the same network as the camera, can use a web
browser to view video, control, and configure the system. The camera’s web server uses password
protected accounts to control access to camera functions. Using a PC is described in “IP Interface
and PC Operations” on page 38.
Also, a single JCU II can be used to select and control more than one camera. In this case, amenu on the JCU II lists available cameras. In the LCD display of the JCU II, the name of thecurrently selected camera is displayed. When more than one JCU II is installed in the network, acamera will respond to commands from any JCU II that has the camera selected.
Typically, a JCU II and a video monitor are mounted in close physical proximity, as a pair, so you
can immediately see the changes on the video screen when you use the JCU II to change thecamera position (pan or tilt).
Contact FLIR Systems, Inc. for more information regarding available accessories including PoE
equipment, video distribution amplifiers, cables, connectors, mounting hardware, etc. Contact
information is listed on the back of this manual.

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Thermal Video Display
The infrared (IR) imaging thermal camera relies on the fact that all objects, even very cold objects
like ice, emit thermal energy in the portion of the infrared spectrum that the camera can see.
Therefore, unlike an illuminated infrared camera, the thermal imaging camera does not need an
additional active illumination source and images are based on directly radiated energy rather thanreflected energy.
When the thermal camera is in white-hot mode, the warm objects in the scene are shown as white,or lighter shades of gray, and cold objects are shown as black or darker shades of gray. When thevideo polarity is switched, this is reversed.
This is why hot objects such as parts on a running outboard motor appear white (or black or red
depending on the video image mode selected), while the water or other cold objects appear dark(or cool). Scenes with familiar objects will be easy to interpret with some experience. The camera
automatically optimizes the image to provide the best contrast in most conditions.
FLIR Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive selection of training courses to help you to get the best
performance and value from your thermal camera. Find out more at the FLIR training Web page:
http://www.flir.com/training

Video Screen Icons
Depending on the system settings, various symbols are shown on the screen. Some of these icons
are always shown on the screen, and some appear momentarily or only when certain functions areenabled or executed. The icons can be shown as white or red. See “Display icons:” on page 29 fora description of menu options and the displayed icons.
The following figures illustrate some of the icons displayed by the system, as well as an exampleof the OSD menu that is shown when the Menu button is pressed. Using the menus is described in“M400 System Configuration” on page 20.
A complete list of all of the icons used in the system and a brief description of how they are used
can be found in “List of Icons” on page 63.

Scene type

Position indicators

Active Camera

Figure 1-2: On-screen Icons

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Thermal Video Display

Position indicator icons
The azimuth position indicator shows the direction the camera ispointing relative to the vessel. The shaded triangle shows theapproximate camera field of view (FOV).
The elevation position indicator shows the vertical tilt of thecamera above or below the horizontal plane of the vessel.

AzimuthElevation

Scene type icons
The Scene button on the JCU II cycles through four preset
automatic gain control (AGC) settings, which change the image
brightness and contrast settings. Regardless of the scene setting,the thermal camera automatically adjusts to the scene to provide abalanced, high-quality image. However, you may prefer an image
that has more or less contrast than the default one provided, andthe Scene button provides that type of fine adjustment.

Night

HarborDay

Contrast

Active Camera Icons
At any given time, either the thermal camera (IR) or the HD
visible-light camera is designated as the Active camera. The Active
camera responds to commands such as zoom or focus that could
apply to either camera. Pressing the CAMERA button on the
JCU II toggles the active camera between the thermal camera andthe HD visible-light camera.

ThermalVisibleOn-Screen-Display (OSD) Menu
The OSD menu appears when the Menu button on the JCU II is pressed. Menu entries are
selected using the joystick and the joystick buttons. Pressing the Menu button again removes themenu from the screen.

Figure 1-3: OSD Menu

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M400 System Startup

System Startup and Shutdown
The M400 camera does not have an on/off switch. Instead, its power state is controlled by theJCU II. Generally, the camera is never completely off but in a Park mode or standby state waiting
for a “wake” command from the JCU II.
Typically, the M400 system is connected to power through a circuit breaker, which functions as theprimary on/off switch for the system. Should it be necessary for some reason to completely shut
down the system, the circuit breaker is used. In normal operation, however, the camera will havepower and will be in one of four states or modes:•

Bootup, or powering on•

Powered on and fully functional•

Park mode, powered on with video turned off

Park Mode
When the system is in Park mode, the camera does not generate a live video signal. After thebootup is complete or when done using the system, Park the camera from the OSD menu to keep
the system ready to use at a moments notice.

The Bootup Process
The bootup process is slightly different depending on whether the system had been completely
turned off or is being wakened from a standby state. Most of what happens, however, is the same.

Powering the Camera
During bootup, a series of screens are shown as various
components are activated. How the screen looks will varydepending on the particular configuration settings of yourinstallation. In general, the following sequence occurs:
1. If starting from a full shutdown, make sure the monitor isturned on, then power on the system.
2. The FLIR splash screen is shown and then live video isshown while the camera performs self-test and setup.
3. When the bootup is complete (about 2 minutes), themonitor shows the welcome screen with icons, live video, and the OSD menus are enabled.
Important: Do not turn on the JCU II until the message “Welcome System is ready for use” isshown. Fully establishing a connection may take up to four minutes. Please be patient while thesystem verifies each component.

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Powering the JCU II
When the JCU II is receiving power, the Power button will
be lit amber. When the button is pressed forapproximately three seconds, the JCU II will turn on andsearch for cameras on the network.

Power

On the LCD screen, Starting, then Searching… isshown. When a camera is found, the message changes
to Connecting…, which continues to flash until theconnection process completes and is replaced by thecamera ID, such as M400. When more than one camera
is found on the network, the JCU II attempts to reconnect
to the last camera it was connected to, or if it has notconnected to a camera, it will prompt the user to select acamera.

Scroll up
or down

LCD
screenSelectcameraJCU II Power Menu
The JCU II LCD screen generally shows the ID of the camera that is connected to the JCU II. The
various functions are accessed from a set of menus, with each menu entry selectable in the JCU II
display. When powered on and connected to a camera, pressing and holding the Power button
causes the JCU II to enter the Power Menu.
Use the JCU II joystick to scroll up and down (push fore andaft), and select an entry by clicking the left joystick button.
When the JCU II is in the Power Menu mode, the other JCU II
buttons are disabled.
In the JCU II display, a down arrow (v) indicates you can access
additional menu choices by moving the joystick down. An up
arrow (^) indicates the last menu entry is displayed, and theother choices must be accessed by moving the joystick up. A
double arrow indicates you can move up or down in the menu.
The Power Menu shows the following menu options:
Assign JCU?
JCU Stndby?
Camera Stndby?
System Stndby?
Global Stndby?
Calibrate JCU?
CancelStandby States
When finished with the camera, Park the camera from the OSD menu to keep the system ready touse at a moments notice on a command from the JCU II. When in Park mode, the system does not
generate a live video signal.
To initiate other standby modes, press and hold the Power button. After a brief countdown, thePower Menu is shown. Scroll down with the joystick, press the left joystick button to select an
option from the menu. The menu options available will reflect the available hardware on thecamera network.

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JCU Stndby?—select to power down the JCU II.

•

Camera Stndby?—select to power down the camera, leaving the JCU II powered
to connect to a different camera.

•

System Stndby?—select to power down the camera and the JCU II.

•

Global Stndby?—select to power down all the cameras and all the JCU IIs present on the
network.

Troubleshooting Tip: If the JCU II does not have power, it may be connected to a Power over
Ethernet (PoE) switch that has not been powered on, or it may be connected to a network switchthat does not provide PoE power.
Troubleshooting Tip: If this is the first time the JCU II has been used to connect to the camera, orif the camera was not powered before the JCU II, v Select Camera is shown on the LCD
screen. Scroll down with the joystick to select a camera to control. When the ID of the camera
appears, press the left joystick button to select it. The camera ID will blink momentarily to indicate
it has been selected.

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M400 Joystick Control Unit

Introduction
The Joystick Control Unit (JCU II) is the primary method ofcontrolling the M400 camera. Use it to move the camera, zoom thecamera, switch between infrared and visible-light cameras, adjust
image settings, and access the on-screen menus.
This chapter describes how to use the JCU II buttons to operate thecamera features. Some of these features vary depending on thespecific way the system has been configured. Table 3.1 on page 19
summarizes the actions of each button.
Refer to the various configuration settings and how they affectoperation in “M400 System Configuration” on page 20.

JCU II Joystick
The JCU II joystick can be moved left or right, forward andback, and twisted in either direction. The joystick movement
is translated to control the pan/tilt position of the camera andthe zoom setting of the camera.
The right and left joystick buttons on the top of the joystick
are used to select and navigate when in the on-screendisplay menus and the JCU Power Menu.
Video Tracking—M400XR only—Use the right joystick
button to enable and engage video tracking with the
M400XR system. Use the left joystick button to stop tracking.

Back

Enable/Engage
Video Tracking

Tilting the Camera
The camera has two tilt modes: Gaming and Pilot. When in Gaming mode (the default), moving
the joystick forward tilts the camera up; moving the joystick back tilts the camera down.
When in Pilot mode, moving the joystick forward causes the camera to tilt down; moving thejoystick back causes the camera to tilt up.
See “User Interface Menu” on page 29 for details about this settings.

Rotating the Camera
Use the joystick to rotate the camera to the left and right. Push the joystick to the right and thecamera will pivot to the right. Push the joystick to the left and the camera will pivot left.

Zooming the Camera
Twisting the joystick causes the camera to zoom in (clockwise) or zoom out (counterclockwise).

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JCU II Buttons
All of the buttons on the JCU II perform multiple functions. In most cases, each performs one
function when it is pressed briefly (short press) and a different function when it is pressed and held(long press). The descriptions of the buttons in this section assume that the JCU II is powered on(not in standby) and connected to an M400 camera system.
Power Button

Power button

Short Press—When the JCU II is powered on, a shortpress of the Power button cycles through the four levels ofbrightness (including off) for the JCU II display. The JCU II
controls are back lit to make them easier to see at night.
Use this button to adjust the brightness of the back lighting.
Long Press—When the JCU II is in standby, pressing andholding the Power button is used to “wake up” the camera.
When the JCU II is powered on, it is used to access theJCU II Power Menu to perform functions such as selecting
another camera or placing the system in standby. Refer to“JCU II Power Menu” on page 14.

Standby

Powered on

Menu Button

Press the Menu button to access the system on-screen-display (OSD) menus. In most cases,
there is no need to modify the factory default configuration settings of the system. Refer to “M400
System Configuration” on page 20.
When the OSD menu is shown, use the joystick up, down, left, and right tonavigate through the menu entries. The buttons on top of the joystick areused as select and back buttons.
•

Joystick Up – move up in a vertical menu•

Joystick Down – move down in a vertical menu•

Joystick Right/Left – move to the next menu or menu choice•

Menu – Exit Menu•

Right joystick button – select a menu or menu choice•

Left joystick button – back to the last menu or exit OSD menu

Back

SelectHome Button
Short Press—A short press of the Home button moves the camera to its
home position. The home position is a programmable preset position that
operators can use as a reference. When the Home button is pressed, thehome icon appears briefly on the video monitor display.
Long Press—Pressing and holding the Home button sets the home position. First use the joystick
to point the camera’s line of sight to the a new home position. Press and hold the Home button
until the home symbol flashes on the video monitor display; the new home position is set.

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Scene Button—IR imaging only
The M400 thermal sensor automatically adjusts to changing
conditions providing optimized high-contrast images. The preset
automatic gain control (AGC) settings offer the most balance
and image quality for specific conditions. Experiment with thedifferent settings to find out which settings work best in different
conditions. The Scene button only effects the IR camera.
Short Press—A short press of the Scene button cycles throughthe four preset AGC settings, which change the image gain and level settings. The icon for eachscene preset is shown on the video monitor display.
Night

HarborDay

Contrast

Color Button—IR Imaging only
Short Press—Pressing the Color button cycles through the preset color palettes of the active IR
camera. See “Color:” on page 25 for these additional options.
Long Press—Press and hold the Color button to invert the thermal camera video polarity (forexample, changing from black-hot to white-hot).
Focus Buttons
The M400 thermal camera can be focused either
manually or automatically. The visible-light camera
is always focused automatically.
The manual focus buttons are effective only whenthe IR camera is the Active Camera.
the – button will move the focus nearer
the + button will move the focus farther away
During the manual focus operation, the OSD focus
bar will change accordingly.

Manual focus
buttons

Camera Button
Switch the Active Camera shown on the main video output. The buttons on the JCU II are effective
only on the Active Camera, except as noted.
User Buttons
The User buttons are programmable one-touch buttons toaccess the most often used functions. Configure the short-press
action of this button from the User Programmable Button menu
entry (see page 29).
Short Press—

User 1 – Auto Focus
User 2 – Stabilization on/off
User 3 – SpotlightLong Press—Press and hold a user button to open the OSD menu to reprogram a function.

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Display Camera and JCU II IP Address
Press the Color button while pushing the joystick forward; the IP address of the JCU II and thenthe camera will display on the JCU II screen.

Button Summary
Table 3.1 summarizes the action of each button on the JCU II.
TABLE 3.1 Summary of Button Actions

ButtonActionColor Short

Cycle through the thermal palette options of the IR thermal imaging
sensor.

Power Short

Change JCU II back light illumination level

Power Long

Display JCU II Power Menu

Home Short

Return to home position

Home Long

Set home to current position

Menu Short

Display or exit menus

Scene Short

Cycle through four preset scene settings

User 1

Auto Focus (can be reprogrammed)

User 2

Horizontal and Vertical Stabilization on/off (can be reprogrammed)

User 3

Spotlight on/off (can be reprogrammed)

Color + Joystick Forward

Display JCU II and camera system IP address

Right Joystick Button

Select a menu or menu choice in OSD.
For M400XR only, enable Tracker, then again to select a target.
When Tracker is enabled, hold and twist to resize the Tracking box.

Left Joystick Button

Back to the last menu in OSD or exit OSD menu
For M400XR only, stop tracking a target or disable video tracking

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M400 System Configuration

Overview
This chapter describes how to configure the system options using on-screen-display (OSD)
menus. Operating the M400 camera does not require modifying any of the factory configuration
settings. However, the OSD menus allow setting the following:•

Choose configuration options that match personal preferences such as Joystick Mode or thedefault color scheme.

•

Enable or disable specialized modes such as InstAlert, IceAlert, NMEA messaging, or
operating the camera in Surveillance mode.

After making updates, most of the changes persist. However, a few settings revert to the factory
default when the system is rebooted.
Not all options can be used at the same time. The way the various options interact is also
described in the following sections.
Some configuration settings are changed directly by pressing a button on the JCU II. These aredescribed in “JCU II Buttons” on page 17. The way some of the buttons work can be modified
using OSD menus, described in this chapter.

Main Menu
Use the Menu button to turn the OSD menu on or off. When the OSD menu is shown, the joystickis used to navigate through the menus and select various menu entries.
Active menu item
Press right joystick button to selectAdditional menu items

End of menu symbol
Menu will loop to
the other end

Figure 4-1: OSD Main Menu

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Use the joystick to navigate through the menus and select options.
Press the Menu button to exit the menus.
Note: During navigation in the OSD menu, camera zoom is disabled,
but manual focus/Auto focus is still enabled.
Some features are directly accessible from the main menu. Selecting amenu button below invokes the action immediately and closes the
OSD menu.

Back

SelectTracker and Firefighter appear for M400XR only

Park camera the camera drives to its predefined Park position and remains fully active (noStand-by) except that the video is turned off. To exit Park position and return to normal operation,press the Home button. The camera will then return to Home position. The Park position can bereconfigured by an admin user through the web browser interface. See the M400 Installation
Guide.
Tracker Refer to “Video Tracking Mode—M400XR” on page 35.
When the Tracker is enabled pressing the Menu button will open the Tracker contextual menu. You
can set the Tracking box to show or not show when the Tracker is engaged (actively tracking atarget).

Firefighter Refer to See “Firefighter Mode—M400XR” on page 33..
When the camera is placed in Firefighter mode, a special isotherm palette is invoked so that a set
percentage of the hottest temperatures in the image are highlighted in red to orange temperaturebands, while temperatures below the Isotherm threshold percentage are all in shades of gray. Afterinvoking the mode, pressing the Menu button will show the InstAlert settings menu. The Highlightsetting controls the percentage of the hottest temperatures to display in Red-Orange

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InstAlert mode When the camera is placed in InstAlert mode, a special search palette is
invoked so that a set percentage of the hottest temperatures in the image are highlighted in RedOrange shades, while colder temperatures are all in shades of gray. Especially useful for locating
people or running boats in the dark. After invoking the mode, pressing the Menu button will show
the InstAlert settings menu. The Highlight setting controls the percentage of the hottest
temperatures to display in Red-Orange.

IceAlert mode Conversely to InstAlert mode, when the camera is placed in IceAlert mode, aspecial search palette is invoked so that a set percentage of the coldest temperatures in the image
are highlighted in Blue-Green shades, while warmer temperatures are all in shades of gray.
Especially useful for locating ice in the dark. After invoking the mode, pressing the Menu button
will show the IceAlert settings menu. The Highlight setting controls the percentage of the coldest
temperatures to display in Blue-Green.

Surveillance When the camera is in surveillance mode, it pans continuously left and right, until
it is taken out of surveillance mode or until the JCU II is used to move the camera. The camera canbe set to automatically resume panning; enable surveillance again by pressing a User button (if itis programmed to enable this mode) or selecting it in the main menu.
Surveillance settings… When Surveillance settings is selected from the Setup menu or the
Menu button on the JCU II is pressed in Surveillance mode, the following OSD menu is shown.

Scan Width: In surveillance mode, the Scan Width determines the range of horizontal azimuth(pan) covered by each scan. The choices are:
Small: The camera scans from approximately 20o left and right of center(40o total).
Medium: The camera scans from approximately 40o left and right of center(80o total).
Large: The camera scan covers 80o to the left and right of center(160o total). The default scan width is wide.
Note: The center of the scan pattern is determined by the direction the camera is pointing whensurveillance is enabled. The scan pattern is not centered about the home position, unless thecamera is in the home position when surveillance is enabled.

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Scan Speed: In surveillance mode, the scan speed determines how quickly the camera scansback and forth. The choices are fast, medium, and slow.
The scan speed is affected by the zoom state (if the camera is zoomed in, it scans at a slowerrate). The default scan speed is slow; try all three settings to determine which is best for any
situation.
NMEA: Select this option to enable or disable the processing of messages using the NMEA
interface. The factory default setting is disabled. All messages are ignored when NMEA Mode isdisabled even if the specific message types are enabled. See “NMEA Settings” on page 31.
The following main menu buttons provide additional choices for system settings and information.

End of menu symbol
Menu will loop to
the other end

Spotlight: Select this option and then select one of the active spotlight modes (On, Flash,
SOS). The Spotlight turns on in the selected mode. A user programmable button (UPB) can be
programmed as Spotlight on/off or as Signal Light to control the light. When set to Signal Light, the
UPB will turn on the Spotlight when pressed and turn off the Spotlight when released.
Image settings... See “Image Menu” on page 25.
Set-up… See “Settings Menu” on page 26.
Help… Refer to the help menus for camera operation andconfiguration information.
User guide...
About…

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Image Menu
When Image is selected from the main menu, the following OSD menu items are shown.

Polarity—IR camera only: Inverts the colors representing hot and coldin the infrared imagery. When using the IR camera the color palettes
described below are available. Inverting the polarity reverses the color mapof the thermal image.
Color Palette

Polarity

Inverted

GrayscaleWhite-HotBlack-Hot

Redscale

Red-Hot

Red-Cold

FusionFusionFusion-Invert

Stabilization: Off, Vertical, Horiz & vertical
Select this option to enable or disable the two-axis mechanical gyrostabilization. Gyro Stabilization is automatically turned off when the camera
in Park mode or in standby, but the system restores the setting when thecamera is returned to service.
Autofocus

Color: Grayscale, Redscale, Fusion
Cycle through the available color palettes. Inverting the polarity reverses thecolor map of the thermal image.
Color Palette

Polarity

Inverted

GrayscaleWhite-HotBlack-Hot

Redscale

Red-Hot

Red-Cold

FusionFusionFusion-Invert

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VIS low light mode: On/Off
Select this option to turn On/Off VIS low light mode. This function
works in conjunction with the setting of the Advanced image low
light mode (refer to “Advanced Image Menu” on page 28). If theadvanced setting is Auto, this button will only change the state of
the low light mode for about 5 seconds.
IR/Daylight zoom link: On/Off
When the zoom link is off, the active camera zoom setting will notaffect the zoom setting of the secondary camera.
Mirrored view: On/Off
Select this option to revert the video image which makes the scene
appear as if viewed in a mirror.

Settings Menu
When Setup is selected from the main menu, the following OSD menu is shown.

Save current settings as start-up defaults: Select this option to store the current camera
settings described below for start-up or anytime Restore settings from defaults is selected.
Restore settings from defaults: Revert to the stored values of the following settings.
Active Camera

Scene

Color

Home position

Polarity

Stabilization

Icon display

Help text

Mirrored View

Joystick mode

UPB assignments

NMEA auto movement settings

InstAlert settings

IceAlert settings

Advanced image... See “Advanced Image Menu” on page 28.
User interface… See “User Interface Menu” on page 29.
Surveillance… See “Surveillance settings…” on page 22.
NMEA… See “NMEA Settings” on page 31.

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Calibration & diagnostics Menu

IR test pattern: (On/Off)
Activate spotlight test: Click to run.
Activate pan and tilt test: Click to run.
Reset IR Lens: Click to run.
Set Az & El zero reference: Icons on the video show the direction the camera is facing in
relation to an outline of a ship. The M400 camera has a “forward” direction adjustment which has
been set at the factory. After the camera is installed, both the azimuth and elevation should be set
to account for variations required during installation so that the icons on the video show the
expected angular position of the camera. The azimuth direction should be directly toward the frontof the vessel; the elevation may be set to the horizon or another user preferred reference.
1. Using the JCU II, point the camera directly ahead and choose an elevation reference point.
For example, place the horizon in the center of the video.
2. Press the Menu button to turn the OSD menu on.
3. Navigate to Set-up Menu, Calibration &diagnostics…, then select Set Az & El zeroreference.
4. Select Set origin to set the azimuth and elevation
offsets.
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Advanced Image Menu

IR eZoom, VIS eZoom: (On/Off)The IR camera will extend past the 4x optical zoom withan additional 8x eZoom (to 32x). After the lens reaches the
maximum optical zoom, the zoom scale shown on thedisplay changes as shown at the right. The scale willchange back to 4x when the eZoom is decreased to zero.
The visible camera will extend past the 30x optical zoom
with an additional 12x eZoom (to 360x). The VIS eZoomand scale when the visible camera is selected works in asimilar manner as the IR camera.

eZoom

Opticalzoom

VIS low light mode: (Auto/Manual)
When set to manual, use the VIS low light mode button on the Main menu to turn low light mode
On/Off. When set to Auto, this setting will override the Main menu button within about five seconds(refer to “VIS low light mode:” on page 26).
InstAlert highlight, IceAlert highlight (0 – 100)
The highlight settings control the range of temperatures to show colored. The hottest range oftemperatures will be shown in red when in InstAlert mode (InstAlert highlight) and the coldest
range of temperatures will be shown in blue when in IceAlert mode (IceAlert highlight). All othertemperatures are shown in grayscale.
To change a numeric setting, using IceAlert for example:
1. Select IceAlert highlight with the right joystick
button.
2. Twist or move the joystick left or right to change
the value.
3. Set the value by clicking the right joystick button.
Navigating away from the menu item before
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User Interface Menu

Joystick mode: (Gaming/Pilot) In managing the elevation (tilt) of the camera, the joystick canbe used in one of two modes.
Gaming Mode: Moving the joystick forward causes the camera to tilt up. Moving the joystickback causes the camera to tilt down. This is the factory default mode.
Pilot Mode: Moving the joystick forward causes the camera to tilt down. Moving the joystickback causes the camera to tilt up.
User button 1, User button 2, User button 3: The User buttons are programmable onetouch buttons on the JCU II that quickly access common settings or useful functions. Use thismenu to select a function to associate with each User button from the following choices:
Stabilization (vertical only, vertical and horizontal), Surveillance, Icon Levels, Spotlight, Polarity,
InstAlert on/off, IceAlert on/off, Mirrored view on/off, Signal Light, Autofocus
Display icons: Minimal, Custom, Full
Selecting Minimal turns off most of the on-screen icons except when their corresponding controls
are actively in use. The pan position (azimuth) icon, tilt (elevation) position icon, and the FLIR logo
are always displayed. Other icons such as home and scene display on the screen only
momentarily when they are changed. Selecting Full maximizes the display of the on-screen icons.
Some icons such as home are only displayed momentarily. Refer to M400 Installation Guide for
configuring which icons are selected in each setting.
Help text: (On/Off) Help text can be displayed to provide contextual information to the user.
Unlike feedback or notification text which is always shown, the help text is controlled by thissetting.
Icon & text color: (Red/White) Icons and text can be displayed either in white or in red.
Tracking box: (Show /Hide) Select whether to display the Tracking box when video tracking is
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NMEA Data
This section describes how to configure and use the set of NMEA interface functions supported by
the M400. The NMEA interface allows the M400 to communicate with radar, GPS, or other devices
using the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 0183 protocol. NMEA 0183 (or NMEA
for short) is a combined electrical and data specification for communication between marine
electronic devices.
Additional information regarding the protocol can be found on the NMEA Web site:
http://www.nmea.org/content/nmea_standards/nmea_standards.asp.
When NMEA is being used, the M400 acts as a listener and receives messages from the main
control unit that is monitoring various sending devices in the system, such as radar, GPS, or
independent input ports. The M400 connects to the other equipment through the M400 Connection
box.

The NMEA protocol allows the camera to automatically point toward vessels and otherobjects that show up on the display and to track their movement. The M400 can receive
three types of NMEA messages.
•

Radar Cursor Tracking, which is implemented using the NMEA Radar System Data (RSD)
sentence format•

Slew to Waypoint, which uses the NMEA Bearing and Distance to Waypoint, Great Circle(BWC) sentence format•

Radar Tracking, which uses the NMEA Tracked Target Message (TTM) sentence format

Even though you can only choose three types of messages to enable through the NMEA interface,
the M400 uses additional messages to perform the calculations needed to respond to these three.
If your system is not responding as expected, verify that the NMEA device sending messages issending the following additional message types:•

HDT Heading, True•GGA Global Positioning System Fix Data•

VHW Water Speed and Heading•

OSD Own Ship Data•

TLL Target Latitude and Longitude

Any combination or all three messages can be enabled; when more than one type is enabled, thesystem processes RSD first, then BWC, and finally TTM. For example, if the unit is listening to
BWC or TTM messages and looking at a particular target and it receives an RSD message, it waits
until the end of the dwell time and then move on to the RSD message, ignoring all other input.
Note: Using the joystick to pan or tilt the camera always takes priority over processing of an
NMEA message.
Each message type has a unique icon associated with it. Depending on the Icon Display Mode,these icons either always display or display momentarily when a message is received. In bothcases, they flash on and off when the message is received.
Additional settings such as target dwell time affect how the messages are processed. Dwell time
determines how long the camera remains on a particular target. The ability of the M400 toaccurately track a target depends on the quality of the data sent from the radar unit.

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The ability of the radar to effectively track a target is influenced by several factors, such as themake and model of the radar unit, the radar update rate, the relative angular rate of the target, theangular rate of the boat heading and the velocity of the target being tracked.
Note: It is important to enter the accurate offset location of the camera above the water line toensure the unit’s pointing accuracy for close-in targets. Refer to the M400 Installation Guide.
While you can choose to track a large number of targets, in practical terms the number of targets islinked to the dwell time. Since the camera looks at each target for a minimum of 10 seconds before
moving on to the next target, when the number of targets become too large, the system will take
too long to cycle through them all for the information to be of any real use.

NMEA Settings
Configure how the NMEA interface works with settings on the NMEA Menu. Select NMEA Data
from the Main Menu or when in NMEA mode, select Menu to see the following OSD menu.

Radar cursor (RSD): When this option is enabled, you can control the camera
by using the cursor on the radar display screen to highlight a target. The camera will
track (point toward) whatever target is selected by the cursor. Moving the cursor to adifferent target will move the camera to the new target (see note below). The camera
will continue to follow the cursor until this option is disabled from the main menu. Thisfunction is implemented with NMEA RSD messages.
When the camera is in this mode, an icon is either briefly or continuously displayed, depending on
the setting of Icon Display Mode.
Note: The camera points toward the cursor position for the dwell time period (a minimum of 10
seconds). If the cursor is moved during that time, the camera will not move immediately to the newposition. It will ignore all other RSD messages (produced when the cursor is moved to anotherposition) until the dwell time expires. Then it will respond to the next RSD message received.
Next Waypoint (BWC): When this option is enabled, the camera will move to apreselected waypoint when that waypoint gets to within approximately 3 mile (5 km),based on waypoint location information from the NMEA BWC messages. When thecamera is in this mode, an icon is either briefly or continuously displayed, dependingon the setting of Icon Display Mode.
For example, while en route the operator could designate a buoy, an island or any other landmark
as a navigation waypoint and the camera will point toward it automatically when in range. The
camera will remain on the target for the specified dwell time. If an additional BWC message is
received, the camera will point to the newer BWC heading for an additional dwell time period.
Radar target (TTM): When this option is enabled, the camera tracks selected
radar targets using data from NMEA Target Tracking Messages (TTM) provided by
the radar unit. When the camera is in this mode, an icon is either briefly or
continuously displayed, depending on the settings of Icon Display Mode.

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While it is possible to select up to 100 targets to be tracked by M400 (refer to the radar or GPS
documentation on how to designate a target), typically the operator selects five or less. Oncetargets are selected, the camera will point toward each sequentially, and track it using position
data sent from the radar unit.
The camera points at each target for a preset amount of dwell time (10 seconds by default) before
moving on to the next target. The dwell time is determined by the setting of Radar Target Dwell.
Due to the way radar operates, it is possible to lose a target momentarily. To ensure that the
tracking process continues after the momentary loss of a target, the TTM function maintains thelast known position of the target in its queue for 60 seconds after receiving the last valid message.
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Overview
When the system is in firefighter mode, the estimated temperature of a spot meter target area ismonitored and displayed on the screen. In Firefighter mode the color palette is changed to use
colored gradients that represent temperatures. When in Firefighter mode, select the MENU key on
the JCU II to open the Firefighter menu to set the temperature units or Isotherm thresholds.
Caution: A number of factors can affect the accuracy of the M400XR temperature reading such as
the distance to the target, humidity, and other atmospheric conditions. While the Firefighter Modefeatures of your M400XR system provide an important reference point in understanding
temperatures in a target environment, you should never rely on camera data as your primarysource of information. The M400XR system should always be used in conjunction with otherappropriate tools.
Firefighter mode can be activated when either camera is active. If the daylight camera is active,
the spot meter, temperature scale, and firefighter scene icon will be shown.
Enable firefighter mode by pressing the
MENU button and selecting Firefighter.

Spot
meter

Real time
temperature

Figure 5-1: Firefighter mode

The temperature/color scale shown along the edge of the video adjusts dynamically between highgain (0 °F to 300 °F; 0 °C to 150 °C) and low gain (0 °F to 1000 °F; 0 °C to 600 °C) based on thetemperature in the scene.
Using the system in firefighter mode temporarily disables some other system features:•

If NMEA mode has been enabled, it is disabled until firefighter mode is disabled.

•

The Video Setup Menu cannot be accessed from the main menu while using this mode.

•

The color palette or the video polarity cannot be changed.

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Firefighter Settings Menu
Use the options on this menu to define thecolor ranges for temperature tracking. Whenyou select Menu when in Firefighter mode,the following on-screen menu is shown.
Exit Firefighter
Select this option to exit firefighter mode. If you have enabled firefighter mode, the setting reverts
to disabled when the system is rebooted.
Select Temperature Units (°F/°C)
Set the temperature units used for the temperature/color scale.
Isotherm Thresholds
The Isotherm thresholds OSD menu allows adjusting a single value to set the thresholds at which
temperatures in a scene are filled with yellows and reds that represent defined temperature bands.
The video stream changes dynamically to show the effect of adjustments. Selecting the Firefighter
thresholds OSD menu item again saves the value and exits the edit mode.
•

Set the percentage to control the colored
portion of the scene temperature range.
Temperatures below this range will beshown in shades of gray.

•Move the joystick to the right to increase;to the left to decrease.

The scales have the following minima, maxima and indices:High Gain °C

Low Gain °C

High Gain °F

Low Gain °F

Actual max

160

620

320

1148

Scale max

150

600

300

1000

Labels0,50,100,150

0,150,300,450,600

0,100,200,300

0,250,500,750,1000

Scale min

0

0

0

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Overview
To enable Video Tracking mode press the right joystick button; a Tracking box is shown on thevideo. Manually center the target in the Tracking box by pointing the camera using the joystick.
Press the right joystick button again to engage the target and begin tracking. When a target isselected, the Tracking box is no longer shown and the Tracking icon is shown on the display.
To show the Tracking box after engaging a target, select show Tracking box (refer to “Tracker” onpage 21). The Tracking box can be resized (hold the right joystick button and twist the joystick).
Acquisition is easiest when the target has clear contrasts, rigid edges, and a predictable rate of
motion. For example, it is easier for the system to track a boat in the open ocean than when the
shoreline is in the background because the boat has a clearer contrast.
The tracker uses a gray scale frame from either the IR or the visible camera. The visible camera
color frame is converted to a gray scale frame for the tracker. Because of this conversion, what isseen on the visible camera as very distinct, may sometimes appear less so to the tracker.
Once a target is being tracked by one of the cameras, that camera will continue to provide video tothe tracker even if the active camera is changed. In other words, a target can be tracked using the
IR camera while the visible camera video is being shown. If the target is lost (Tracking box
reappears), manually reacquiring the target will begin tracking using the current active camera.
Consider the following in order to maintain an active tracking session:•

Very fast turns by the target that change the aspect ratio of the target may cause confusion•

Very fast turns by the tracking vessel or heavy swells may challenge the ability of thecamera to keep the target in view. Stabilization modes are recommended.

Acquisition state—Use the joystick to move the camera. Zoom in to more clearly focus on thetarget and initiate tracking by pressing the right joystick button.

Acquisition
gate

Joystick Buttons: Left - Exit Video Tracking mode
Right - Acquire target, engage tracking

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Tracking state—When the target is acquired, the Tracking box disappears and the tracking icon isshown. To show the Tracking box after engaging a target, select show Tracking box (refer to“Tracker” on page 21).

Tracking
icon

Joystick Buttons: Left - Cancel tracking

Figure 6-2: Video Tracking Mode—Tracking state

Seeking state—In the seeking state, orange cross-hairs will be shown within the Tracking box andflash at 2 Hz, while trying to acquire the target. After the seek period times out, the system will
return to the acquisition state and you will need to reacquire the target manually.

Tracking box andTracking cross-hairs

Joystick Buttons: Left - Cancel tracking to reacquire target
Right - Reacquire target

Figure 6-3: Video Tracking Mode—Seeking state

While a target is being tracked the system may lose and reacquire the target automatically. For
example, if the target you are tracking is a small boat that is temporarily obscured by a large wave,
the tracker will seek to predict where the target will be next based on its previous rate of change,
and attempt to reacquire it.

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Joystick Operation
When the Video Tracking mode is enabled bypressing the right joystick button, the behaviorof the joystick changes so that tracker-specificfeatures can be controlled.
When acquiring a target, use the JCU II to:•

Point the camera at the area containing a
possible target(normal pan and tilt joystick operation).

•

Begin tracking a target(press right joystick button again).

•

Resize the Tracking box(hold right joystick button, twist to resize).

Once you engage tracking, use the JCU II to:•

Resize the tracking gate
(hold right joystick button, twist to resize).

•

Disengage Video Tracking(press left joystick button).

•Re-acquire target or acquire a new target(press right joystick button).

Exit Video
Tracking

SelecttargetVideo Tracker Errors
If the red cross hairs are seen it means one of
two things:
Communications error with the imx6•

In the case of a Comms error, Nexus will
reset the imx6 which may take 1-2 minutes, itwill do this 5 times before giving up•

If the Tracker reconnects in any of the 5 times
all operations will return to normal•

During the error period attempting to enter
Track mode will show the box with red crosshairs

Tracker reports a problem capturing frames from one of the cameras•

Tracking on the other camera should behave as normal•

Attempting to Track on the camera that has an error will give the red box

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IP Interface and PC Operations

The M400 cameras and JCU IIs are network devices that communicate over an Ethernet network
using Internet Protocol (IP). In addition to using the JCU II to control and configure a camera, auser or installer can also complete similar operations and more advanced configurations using a
Web browser1 to view the video and control the camera.
Once the camera is connected to a network and powered on, a video management system (VMS)or a network video recorder (for example, FLIR DNR400 Series) can record video streams andprovide other features such as cloud storage. Refer to the documentation of any VMS or video
recorder for operation and setup details.
The M400 camera and JCU II are shipped with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
enabled to assign IP addresses. During installation or at other times the system may have been
set to Static addressing and these addresses may have been changed.

M400 Web Browser Interface
This chapter describes how to use a Web browser to communicate with and configure the M400
cameras and JCU IIs:•

“View Camera and JCU II IP Address” on page 39•“Camera Web Server Login Accounts” on page 39•“Log in to the Camera Web Server” on page 39•“Setup and Configuration Menus” on page 44•“Maintenance Menus” on page 48•“Changing the IP Address of the Camera” on page 49•“Enable ONVIF v2.0 Driver” on page 51•“Configure Ball Down Installation” on page 52•“Azimuth and Elevation Offsets” on page 53•“Changing Video Outputs” on page 54•“Streaming IP Video” on page 55•“Geo-Referencing of the Sensors” on page 56•“Software Update” on page 57•“Accessing the JCU II Web Interface” on page 57

Caution: Changes to configuration settings should only be made by someone who has expertisewith M400 cameras and a thorough understanding of how the settings affect the image.
Haphazard changes can lead to image problems including a complete loss of video.

1 The web interface is supported on Microsoft Internet Explorer version 9, as well as the latest versions of
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View Camera and JCU II IP Address
Connect the camera and JCU II together through the switch and power on both the camera andthe switch. (The JCU II is a PoE device getting power from the switch.)
On the JCU II, press and hold the COLOR button while pushing the joystick forward. The IP
address of the JCU II and then camera are shown for 3 seconds on the LCD display.
The PC or laptop must be on the same network as the camera and JCU II. For example: for acamera IP address of 192.168.250.116, set the network adapter to a compatible IP address suchas 192.168.250.1 with a netmask of 255.255.255.0. See “Enabling Universal Plug and Play
(UPnP)” on page 58 for another method of finding the camera on the network.

Camera Web Server Login Accounts
It is possible to log in to the camera using one of three User Names: user, expert, or admin. Bydefault, the passwords are: user, expert, and admin, respectively. The user login can access theLive Video page and control the camera. The expert login can access the Setup menus and makeconfiguration changes to the payloads and other components. The admin login can access the
Maintenance menu and all the other menus as well as change the login passwords. The default
login passwords should be changed to prevent unauthorized log in. Refer to “Maintenance>Server->Security Options” on page 50.
Note: Only two web sessions can be active at once.

Log in to the Camera Web Server
1. Open a web browser and enter the camera IP address.
The login screen with a picture of the camera will appear.
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Live Video Page
The Live Video page will be displayed, with a live image from the camera on the left part of thepage and a virtual joystick and function buttons on the right part of the page. Next to the FLIR logo
along the top of the screen are some menu choices, including Live Video (the red text indicates it
is selected), Setup, Maintenance, Help, and Log out.

AGC
Scene

Toggle Time

Figure 7-1: Live Video Page from admin or expert Log in

The user log in, shown below, can use all the Live Video page controls.

Figure 7-2: Live Video Page (user log in)

In the lower right of the web page there is a frame rate selector. This selector allows the user tochange the frame rate of the video displayed in the browser from the default 8 fps up to 16 fps.
This rate controls the user’s own web browser only, and does not affect video streams to otherusers or to a network video recorder. For slow communication links, if there is a problem displaying
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Help
At the top of the page, the Help menu shows software version information. This page has
information about the camera including hardware and software revision numbers, part numbers,
and serial numbers. If it is necessary to contact FLIR Technical Support for assistance, it will be
helpful to have the information from this page (such as Software Version) on hand.
Log out
Use this button to disconnect from the camera and stop the display of the video stream. If a web
session is inactive for 20 minutes, it will be stopped.
Toggle Camera/PC time
Use this button to view either the PC time or the camera time.
Camera Control and Status
In the lower left of the screen are two indicator lights: Control and
Zoom
Status. Initially the Control light is off indicating the user is notable to control the camera. When multiple users are connected toa camera, only one user at a time can issue commands to thecamera. If another user has control of the camera, the Control
light is yellow. Request control of the camera by clicking on theyellow or black light, or simply by sending a command to thecamera. The Status light may turn off temporarily while waiting for the response from the camera.
Be patient, there may be a slight delay between each command while the browser waits for a
response from the camera.
In addition, when the cursor is moved over the video, there are mouse-over pan, tilt, and zoom
buttons and a mouse-over snapshot button. The zoom buttons appear in the lower left of thescreen; the snapshot button appears in the upper right of the screen. After clicking the snapshot
button, the video image is saved as a .jpg file and the browser will provide prompts depending on
which browser is being used.
Web Control Panel
The control buttons on the right side of the page provide a way to control the camera in a limited
number of ways. When the mouse cursor is positioned over a button, a tool tip is displayed.
This same web interface is used with various FLIR thermal cameras—some are fixed and someare pan/tilt cameras. As a result, different buttons in the control panel will appear for different FLIR
cameras.

Go to Preset position.
See “Setup->Surveillance->Scan
List” on page 46.

IR Control Keypad

Visible Control Keypad

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Zoom In/Zoom Out
These buttons zoom the active camera (IR or daylight). Plus zooms the camerain; minus zooms the camera out.
Toggle Video SourceThis button changes the source of the Live Video image between the IR camera and the
daylight camera. When the daylight camera is selected, only buttons that have a function
on the daylight camera are shown.
Freeze - Visible onlyThis button freezes the video on the current frame. Click again to return to live video. The
IR video stream is not affected.
Toggle Polarity - IR onlyThis button changes the polarity of the assigned colors to the different temperatures in ascene. In the black and white palette for example, hot objects are displayed as white andcold objects as black, or vice versa.
Toggle Palette - IR onlyThis button causes the camera to cycle through six different look up table (LUT) color
palettes. Depending on the subjects viewed, one color palette may be preferable to theothers. The Toggle Polarity button allows access to six more palettes.
Perform IR NUC Calibration - IR onlyThis button causes the camera to perform a Non-Uniformity Correction operation.
Toggle Scene Preset
This button causes the camera to cycle through four different image settings: Night, Day,
Dock, and High Contrast. The Scene Presets cause the image brightness and contrast to
adjust. Depending on the time of day, weather, and other conditions, one Scene Preset
may be preferable to the others.
Toggle Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
This button causes the camera to cycle through different AGC options that use acombination of settings to produce different configurations that could improve the video
image for a given set of conditions.
AutoFocus
This button causes the camera to perform a focus function.
Toggle Low Light Mode - Visible onlyThis button causes the camera to enter or exit low light mode.
Home
Click moves the camera to the Home position; Click and Hold sets the current pan and tilt
position of the camera as the Home position.

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Function Keys
When selected, the keypad changes to an OSD control panel. Select the back arrow toreturn to the main keypad.
Use the OSD menu keypad to navigate through the OSD menus and make selections.
Refer to “M400 System Configuration” on page 20 for descriptions of these menu functions.
OSD Menu KeypadDisplay OSD menu
Move up through OSD
Exit current OSD function

Click to accessnext menu

Move left through OSD

OSD Menu Keypad

Enter
Move right through OSD
Move down through OSD

Use the shortcut keypad to access common modes. These modes are also available through the
OSD, JCU II, or other web pages.
Shortcut Keypad
Spotlight On/Off
Stabilization On/Off
Vertical Stabilization On/Off
Shortcut Keypad

AutoScan On/Off
AutoScan Width toggle
AutoScan Speed toggle
Video Tracking On/Off(M400XR Only)
Video Tracking Engage/Disengage (M400XR Only)

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Figure 7-3: OSD Menu—M400XR

When using the OSD menu from the Web page, the virtual joystick is still enabled. Use the Web
Control Panel, as shown above, to navigate through the OSD menu and make selections. Refer to“M400 System Configuration” on page 20 for descriptions of the menu functions.

Setup and Configuration Menus
Additional configuration options are available that are not described in this manual. For more
information on setting or changing these camera parameters refer to the Nexus IP Camera
Configuration Guide (FLIR Doc #427-0030-00-28) or contact the local FLIR representative or FLIR
Technical Support.
Setup->IR->ROI (region of interest)

The camera adjustments under the AGC ROI heading allow the user to make changes to the
Region Of Interest (ROI) and AGC settings. The ROI determines what portion of the image isconsidered by the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) algorithm. By default all of the pixels in the image
are considered; in some cases it may provide an improved image if a specific area of interest is set
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Setup->IR->AGC

The AGC parameters control the overall brightness and contrast, and determine how the overall
video image appears. The defaults are suitable for most installations, but in some cases different
settings may provide a more appealing image, depending on personal preferences. Be aware thesettings that are optimal at one time may be less optimal a short time later, since conditions suchas weather and time of day affect the image and are constantly changing.
Experiment with different AGC parameters to find the settings that work best (it is recommended tostart with one of the Scene Presets, refer to “Toggle Scene Preset” on page 42). Select Save
Settings button at the bottom of the page to keep the settings after a power cycle or select the
Factory Defaults button to return the settings to default values.
•

Brightness (ITT Mean) determines the temperature that is at the middle of the 256 “shades ofgray” available to the camera. Higher values allow more detail in hotter scenes, while lower
values allow more detail in lower temperature scenes.

•

Contrast (Max Gain) can generally be used to increase contrast, especially for scenes thathave little temperature variation (although it may also increase noise due to increased gain).

•

Sharpness (DDE) is used to enhance image details and/or suppress fixed pattern noise.
Higher values increase Sharpness, while lower values soften the image and filter fixed patternnoise.

•AGC Filter determines how quickly a scene will adjust when a hot object appears (ordisappears) within the AGC region of interest. When AGC Filter is set to a low value, when a
hot object enters the region of interest, the AGC will adjust more slowly to the hot object,resulting in a more gradual transition.

Misc. (Lookup Table): Each Look Up Table (LUT) provides
a different representation of the detected levels of thermalenergy as colors or gray-scale values. White hot and black
hot are gray scale palettes; other tables assign different
colors to different temperatures. These color palettes can beselected from the Live Video page (refer to Toggle Palette IR only, pg. 7-42).

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Setup->Pan and Tilt->Status
Reported direction
coordinates, updated
in real time.
To move the camera
enter coordinates,
click Go to.

Icons on the video show the direction the camera is facing in relation to an outline of a ship. The
Pan and Tilt status shows the azimuth and elevation of the current direction of the camera.
The azimuth angle is measured from 0 to 360 starting to starboard from the bow of the ship outline
icon on the video. The elevation angle is measured from horizontal; minus values are down.
positive values are up. Both the reported angles and the Go to angles take into consideration theOffsets. Refer to “Azimuth and Elevation Offsets” on page 53
The Azimuth “0” direction should be directly toward the front of the vessel; the elevation may be
set to the horizon or another preferred reference. The azimuth and elevation offsets can be set
using the OSD menu. Refer to the “M400 System Configuration” on page 20.
Setup->Surveillance->Scan List

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Setup->Surveillance->Auto Scan
To start Auto Scan:
select width and speed,then select Start

Set Autoscan at Startup:
select speed,
select limits,click Save

The Relative Auto Scan (Surveillance mode) can be started and the settings changed from the
OSD menu, JCU II (UPB), or the web page.
The Absolute Auto Scan can be started and the parameters set in the web page, but Absolute
Auto Scan can also be started as an option in the Startup mode when the camera boots. Refer to“Startup Mode” on page 52.
Setup->OSD
Make selections on the OSD Web page to set
the content of each level of Display Icons.
Scroll down and select to enable or hide eachicon for the Full, Minimal, and Custom iconsets.
Choose Read to display the current settings.
Choose Save to save the current selections.

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Maintenance Menus
After making configuration changes, click the Save button at the bottom of the page. After saving,
it is also necessary to stop and restart the server. The server has a configuration that is active andrunning, and another configuration that is saved.

Scroll bar

Server Status

Figure 7-4: Maintenance Menu Pages

The message at the bottom of the page indicates the saved configuration is different than theactive (running) configuration, and it is necessary to restart the server.

Restarting the Server
Click on the green light at the lower left next to “Server Running” to stop
the server.
It may take up to 20 seconds for the server to stop, especially if multiple
video streams are open. Be patient when stopping the server.
Once the server is stopped, an information
message will pop up on the screen.
When the server is stopped and the page isrefreshed, the status will show as “Server
Stopped.”Click to restart the server. When the pagerefreshes, the status will again show as “Server
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Maintenance->Server->Server Status
The page provides an indication of the current server status (either running or stopped) andbuttons for starting or stopping the server or for rebooting the system. Scroll down to see
additional status information which may be useful to FLIR technical support.

Changing the IP Address of the Camera
The admin and expert login accounts can change LAN settings.
Maintenance->Server->LAN Settings
The M400 system is shipped with DHCP IP address mode enabled. Some networks may requirethat a static IP address is set. The camera IP address, mask, and gateway is shown in the figure
below. A Static option is selected with an IP address of 192.168.250.116.

Scroll down
to Save

Select the Static or DHCP option. The screen will refresh, enter the appropriate information for the
network, then scroll down to select the Save button at the bottom of the page.

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Maintenance->Server->Security Options
Use the Security Options page to restrict access through the camera web server to specific IP
addresses and to set or change passwords. The admin login is required to change or set any
password.
Add IP
address

As an additional security measure, limit which computers have access to the web browser
interface. Simply add a computer’s IP address and click Add. After all the allowed IP addresses
are entered, select the Save button to save the changes.
Note
A VMS Remote to the camera, ONVIF or Nexus CGI, uses the same password as the web interface.
Refer to Enable ONVIF v2.0 Driver, pg. 7-51.
To maintain security of the system set new passwords for each of the three login accounts(requires the admin login).
•user—The user account can only use the Live Video page and controls.

•

expert—The expert account can use the Live Video page, the camera Setup page, and theServer pages on the Maintenance menu.

•

admin—The admin account can use all pages.

Select login

Click Edit

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Maintenance->Sensor->Communications->VMS Remote
Enable ONVIF v2.0 Driver
Enable the ONVIF driver to connect the camera to a VMS or a network video recorder. Password
authentication is enabled by default.
1. On the Maintenance->Sensor->Communications->VMS Remote page, select INTERFACE 1.
2. Select Yes to enable driver.
3. Scroll down and select Save.
4. Stop and start the server to make the change effective.
Select Interface 1
for ONVIF driver

Scroll down
to Save

Select Yes toenable driver

Stop and start the server

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Maintenance->Sensor->Devices->Pan & Tilt
Startup Mode
Select an action the camera will perform at startup (power cycle or server reset).

Scroll down
to Save

Select an action
from the menu

Stop and start the server

Select Yes
for Ball Down
installation

Configure Ball Down Installation
Scroll down
to Save

Stop and start the server

Select Yes
for Ball Down

The camera is configured for Ball Down or Ball Up operation with a single menu control.
1. On the Maintenance->Sensor->Devices->Pan & Tilt page, set Upside Down to Yes.
2. Scroll down and select Save.
3. Stop and start the server to make the change effective.

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Azimuth and Elevation Offsets
After the camera is installed, the azimuth may be set to account for variations required during
installation. The azimuth direction should be directly toward the front of the vessel; the Elevation
Offset should be zero. The azimuth/elevation offset can be set using the OSD menu.

Azimuth Offset
to front of vessel
Elevation Offset
from horizontal
Scroll down
to Save

Stop and start the server

Setting Park Position
The default park position is defined as 0° azimuth and -90° elevation. If a a different park position
is desired, adjust the Park position as follows:
1. On the Maintenance->Sensor->Devices->Pan & Tilt page, enter the value of the new Elevation
Park Position, as shown below.

Elevation Park
Position

Scroll down
to Save

Stop and start the server

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Changing Video Outputs
The M400 camera system has two cameras with different video streams which are then processedto provide multiple display formats and video resolutions. Use the following web pages to control
these video streams and how they are affected by Active Camera selections from the JCU II.
Maintenance->Sensor->Devices•

Sensor -> Devices->IR, Aspect Ratio—select either 4:3 or 16:9 video•

Sensor -> Devices->DLTV—16:9 video

These video streams are provided unchanged as inputs to VIDMUX.
Maintenance->Sensor->Devices->Video Matrix
Scroll down to select how the Active Camera selection will affect each video Output(HDSDI and SD).

As shown at the right, Output 0 (HDSDI) is set to show the
Active camera and Output 1 is set to show the Secondary
Camera. The video from both cameras can always be inview on these monitors (assuming they are both set neareach other).
Each video output stream can be set to show the Active
Camera, Secondary Camera, or to always show one or
the other of the cameras.
Additional display resolution settings can be made for the
standard video (SD).
•

Sensor -> Devices->Video Matrix Output 0 HDSDI is output unchanged.

•

Sensor -> Devices->Video Matrix Output 1 - SD Analog is processed as either NTSC
Letter Box 720x360 (cropped top and bottom), NTSC Center Box 720x480 (full data), PAL
Letter Box 720x432 (cropped top and bottom), or PAL Center Box 720x576 (full data).

•

Sensor -> Devices->Video Matrix Output 2 - LiveView (Live Video web page) is output
unchanged.

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Maintenance->Sensor->Modules->Video

Streaming IP VideoRTP settings for VIDEO 0

Note: The IP video output streams for IR or DLTV can not
be changed except by the initial aspect ratio selection
above in Maintenance->Sensor->Devices, pg. 7-54.
VIDEO 0 and VIDEO 1 are the daylight camera (DLTV)
video streams, VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 are the infrared
camera (IR) video streams, and VIDEO 4 is the video
stream shown on the Live Video web page.
The IP video RTP connection strings for the streams are
as follows assuming 169.254.247.225 is the IP addressthat has been set for the camera in the network:
VIDEO 0: rtsp://169.254.247.225:5000/dltv1
VIDEO 1: rtsp://169.254.247.225:5001/dltv2
VIDEO 2: rtsp://169.254.247.225:5002/ir1
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Maintenance->Sensor->Modules->Radar Interface

Geo-Referencing of the Sensors
The Camera Server and the Radar Server can each have a Georeference location. When thecamera is installed on a vessel, the location information can come from a GPS and gyrocompass
and the information is available as NMEA data directly from those devices or through the radar
device.
Maintenance->Sensor->Modules->Georeference

The Camera Server can have a different Georeference location and heading than the Radar
Server, but typically they are associated with each other, with an offset if they are in different
locations on a larger ship. It is recommended that the Radar Server is configured to receive thelive location information, and the Camera Server Georeference can be associated with the Radar
Server Georeference.

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Software Update
When software updates become available, use the Software Update field to load the update to thecamera. The update typically comes with a pre-update file (update-prep.sh) and an update file (forexample, marlin-v2.1.1.swu.sh). Contact the FLIR dealer where you purchased the camera for
additional information, or contact FLIR directly.
Maintenance->Files->Software Update

Click to stop server. The server must be stopped
to upload or download any files.

Accessing the JCU II Web Interface
The JCU II communicates through the Ethernet IP protocol just like the M400 camera does.
Changing the IP Address of the JCU II
On the JCU II, the IP address is displayed by pressing the COLOR button and pushing the joystickforward at the same time. The IP addresses of the JCU II and the camera are displayed for 3
seconds and then the display returns to its state before the IP request was made.
On networks with specific requirements, you may need to assign the JCU II a static IP address. Do
this using steps similar to the way you changed the camera IP address:
1. Determine the JCU II IP address by pressing the COLOR button and pushing the joystickforward at the same time. The IP address is shown on the JCU II screen.
2. Type the JCU II IP address into the address bar of the browser adding /index.html.
for example: http://192.168.250.110/index.html
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3. For Network Addressing, select Static.
4. Enter the new value in the IP field. The Network Mask should fill in automatically(255.255.255.0).
5. Click Save to save the changes and exit the Web page.

Enabling Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)In order to use the Web interface, the PC may need to be set up to use Universal Plug and Play
(UPnP), which may not be active.
UPnP is typically not active on older computers using Windows XP but can be activated byfollowing the steps outlined here.
Note: The JCU II will display on the PC network only when the PC is on the same network as thecamera. If the PC is not configured with a static IP address, the UPnP icons will not display.

UPnP Overview
UPnP is a set of networking protocols that allows devices on a network to connect automatically,
without the need for configuration by a network expert, thus simplifying the implementation of
networks and the installation of computer components. A UPnP compatible device from any
vendor can dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address, announce its name, convey its
capabilities upon request, and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices.
UPnP devices are plug-and-play in that when connected to a network they automatically announce
information about themselves and supported device and services types, enabling clients thatrecognize those types to immediately begin using the device.
M400 cameras and JCU IIs are UPnP devices so they broadcast their presence on the network. A
PC configured to accept UPnP broadcasts will show all UPnP devices discovered under My
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Enabling the UPnP User Interface
In some cases, Windows will discover UPnP devices and provide its own user interface to control
them. Windows Vista and Windows 7 automatically detect network devices in the Network page. If
UPnP devices are hidden, a prompt at the top of the screen will ask to display hidden devices.
With Windows XP, install the optional user interface (UI) component using the steps below. This UI
component Web page a balloon tip for newly discovered devices and places an icon for eachdevice in the My Network Places folder. To enable the UPnP UI, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs.
2. In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click Add/Remove Windows Components on theleft side.
3. In the Windows Components Wizard, click Networking Services and then click Details.

4. Select the Universal Plug and Play check box.

5. Click OK, and then click Next in the Windows Components Wizard. The Windows XP
installation CD may be required.
See if any UPnP-enabled devices exist on your network by opening My Network Places. If there
are UPnP devices on the local network, they will appear here with a generic icon based on thedevice type. In the future when a UPnP device is installed on the network, a notifying icon willappear briefly in the System Tray. When you see this icon, go to My Network Places to view the
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M400 Reference Information

Introduction
This chapter includes a glossary of acronyms, a list of symbols used in on-screen-display (OSD),
and a number of lists and tables that summarize system information and show how features varyby camera model.
It also includes a set of tips for troubleshooting issues.

M400 Maintenance
The M400 components are designed for years of rugged, trouble-free use.

Cleaning the JCU II
To clean the JCU II, use a soft cloth and clean water. Mild household cleaner such as Windex canalso be used to remove tougher stains or spots. Do not use alcohol based cleaners or any type ofsolvents as this may discolor or damage the unit.

Cleaning the Camera Optics
Warning: The M400 camera body is a remotely and automatically controlled device. Ensure
camera motion has been disabled before cleaning surfaces that can cause pinch hazards.
Great care should be used with your camera's optics. They are delicate and can be damaged by
improper cleaning. The M400 thermal camera lenses are designed for the harsh outdoor
environment and have a coating for durability and anti-reflection, but may require cleaningoccasionally. 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.
Rinse the camera housing and optics with low pressure fresh water to remove any salt deposits
and 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 thelens by scratching it. Only wipe the lens clean when you can visually see contamination on thesurface.

Cleaning the Camera Body
Warning: The M400 camera body is a remotely and automatically controlled device. Ensure
camera motion has been disabled before cleaning surfaces that can cause pinch hazards.
Caution: The M400 is sealed at the factory against liquid water, suspended particulates, and othercontaminants. It is important that you not open the camera for any reason, as it will compromise
this seal and possibly damage the unit. Opening the M400 camera will void the manufacturer’s
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Do not pressure wash the camera, especially around the FLIR logos, as that could force water
through the camera seals. Clean the interface between the yoke and base often to prevent
accumulation of debris or salt deposits.
If you have a problem with your thermal camera, do not attempt to repair it yourself. The M400
camera 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.

System Specifications
Table 8.1 lists details about physical characteristics, power usage, and environmental features ofthe M400 camera.

TABLE 8.1 Specifications

Thermal Imaging Specifications

M400

Sensor Type640 x 480 VOx Microbolometer

Field of View

18° to 6° HFOV / 1.5° HFOV with e-zoom

Focal Length

35 mm (Wide) to 105 mm (Narrow)

E-Zoom

4X Optical Zoom

Imaging Processing

FLIR DDE

Daylight Imaging Specifications
Detector TypeLong range color daylight and low light viewing

Resolution

High Definition up to 1080/30p

Minimum Illumination>0.5 lux at 50 IRE / 0.05 Lux in ICR Mode (B/W)

Zoom

30X Optical Zoom

Focal Length

129 mm to 4.3 mm

Field of View

64° to 2.3° Optical HFOV / 0.2 NFOV e-zoom

Spotlight Specifications
Type

LED

Lumens580

Beam

5° Divergence Angle

Physical Characteristics
Camera Size

32.4 cm (12.75 in) diameter by 46 cm (18.1 in)tall

Camera Weight12.25 kg (27 lb), depending on the camera model

Joystick Size

9.1 X 14.2 X 8.13 cm (3.6 X 5.6 X 3.2 in)
7.4 cm (3 in) above platform including joystick

Joystick Weight0.45 kg (1 lb)

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Power
Camera Input Power

24 Vdc, 2.5 A typical, 5.5 A max
12 Vdc, 5 A typical, 11 A max
Absolute range 12 Vdc to 32 Vdc

JCU II Input PowerPower over Ethernet (PoE) per IEEE 802.3af

Consumption

50 W Nominal, 132 W maximum

Environmental
Operating temperature range–20 °C to +55 °C (–4 °F to +131 °F) per IEC
60945

Storage temperature range–50 °C to +80 °C (–58 °F to +176 °F)

Automatic Window defrost

Standard

Sand/dust

IEC 60945

Water Ingress

IP X6

Shock

15 G vertical, 9 G horizontal

Vibration

IEC 60945

Lightening Protection

IEC 60945

Salt Mist

IEC 60945

Wind

100 knot (115 mph)

EMI

IEC 60945

Acronyms
Table 8.2 lists each acronym that is used in this manual and its meaning.
TABLE 8.2 Acronyms

Acronym/TermDefinition

AGC

Automatic Gain Control

ANSI

American National Standards InstituteAPI

Application Programming Interface

B/WBlack and WhiteDLTV

Daylight TV, used to reference visible-band cameras

EAR

Export Administration Regulations

EMI

Electromagnetic Interference

FFC

Flat Field Correction

FLIR

Forward Looking Infrared

FoV

Field of View

FPS

Frames per Second (refresh rate)

HFoV

Horizontal Field of View

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TABLE 8.2 Acronyms

Acronym/TermDefinition

ICD

Interface Control Document

IEC

International Electrotechnical Commission

IEEE

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IP

Internet Protocol

IR

Infrared or thermal

JCU

Joystick Control Unit

LCD

Liquid Crystal Display

LSZH

Low Smoke Zero Halogen

LWIR

Long-wave infrared

MFD

Multifunction display

NMEA

National Marine Electronics Association

NTSC

National Television System Committee

OSD

on-screen-display

P/T

Pan/Tilt

PAL

Phase Alternating Line

PoE

Power over Ethernet

SCTE

Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers

SDK

Software Developer’s Kit

UPnP

Universal Plug and Play

Vdc

Volts, Direct Current

VIS

Visible (visible-band camera reference)

List of Icons
Table 8.3 lists the icons that may be shown on the screen during various operations, with a brief
description of their meaning. Some icons display permanently and some only display briefly. The
display of some icons is affected by settings on the Display Icons menu (see page 29).

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TABLE 8.3 Video Display Icons

Icon

Name

Description

ThermalcameraDaylight
cameraAzimuth(Position)Shows the azimuth (or direction) of the camera relative to thevessel. The shaded triangle shows the approximate camera
field of view (FOV).

Elevation (Tilt)

Shows the vertical tilt of the camera. The shaded triangle
shows the approximate camera position.

Focus Scale

Shown when autofocus is invoked to indicate the progress ofthe operation.

Home

Indicates the camera is in the home position; the icon
flashes when a new home position is set.

Firefighter
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Icon

Name

Description

Isotherm
display

Lock zoom

Lock the zoom of cameras to the active camera, wheneverpossible.

Mirrored View

Polarity

Color Palette

Spotlight(continuous)
Spotlight (SOS)

Spotlight (Flash)

NMEA BWS
Message

Receiving NMEA messages using Bearing and Distance toWaypoint, Great Circle (BWC) sentence format has beenenabled; this is also known as slew to waypoint.

NMEA RSD
Message

Receiving NMEA messages using the Radar System Data
(RSD) sentence format has been enabled; this is also known asradar cursor tracking.

NMEA TTM
Message

Receiving NMEA messages using the NMEA Tracked Target
Message (TTM) sentence format has been enabled; this is also
known as radar tracking

Power down

The camera is shutting down.

Scene: NightOne of four scene presets (automatic gain control settings)
optimized for use on the open water at night.

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Icon

Name

Description

Scene: Docking

One of four scene presets (automatic gain control settings)
optimized for use when the boat is docking at night.

Scene: Day

One of four scene presets (automatic gain control settings)
optimized for use on the open water during the day.

Scene: Contrast One of four scene presets (automatic gain control settings)
optimized for providing visibility to small moving objects.

VerticalStabilization

Indicates the gyro stabilization setting is vertical only (pointmode), which improves camera image stability while keeping
the camera pointing in the same position relative to the vessel
as it turns.

Vertical andHorizontal
Stabilization

Indicates the gyro stabilization setting, which improves camera
image stability, while keeping the camera pointing in the same
direction even as the vessel turns.

Zoom scale

Shown to indicate the progress of the zoom position of theactive camera.

Thermal Camera—4x optical zoom, 8x eZoom
Visible Camera—30x optical zoom,12x eZoom

Troubleshooting Tips
This section includes information that may help with common issues that may arise during
operation of the M400 system.
Video not displayed on monitor
The camera will not display video if it is in standby mode. Power cycle the camera and allow thesystem to complete the bootup cycle prior to JCU II connection. Ensure the JCU II is assigned tothe camera, the camera ID appears in the JCU II display, and the camera responds to JCU II input(for example, pan/tilt movements).
If the camera will not produce an image, check the video connection at the camera and at thedisplay. If the connectors appear to be properly connected but the camera still does not produce
an image, ensure that power has been properly applied to the camera and circuit breaker is set
properly. If a fuse was used, be sure the fuse is not blown.

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Check the wiring at both the electrical panel and at the termination to the JCU II. Ensure that thecontacts are clean, dry and free from corrosion. If maintenance on the wiring connection isrequired, have an authorized service representative make the appropriate repairs.
If the camera still does not produce an image, contact the FLIR dealer or reseller who provided thecamera, or contact FLIR directly (contact information is provided on the rear cover of this manual).
Cleaning
Warning: The M400 camera body is a remotely and automatically controlled device. Ensure
camera motion has been disabled before cleaning surfaces that can cause pinch hazards.
If the camera lens has become smudged or dirty, clean it with low-pressure fresh water and a soft
cloth. Improper care of the camera window can cause damage to its anti-reflective coating,degrade the camera’s performance, and void the camera warranty.
The camera housing has a durable marine coating. Rinse the camera housing with very lowpressure fresh water to keep it clean. If the front window of the camera gets water spots, wipe itwith a clean lens cloth folded in fourths and dampened with fresh water.
Video not switching between thermal and visible
On dual payload models, the display can be switched between the thermal camera and the visible
camera either by pressing and holding the Scene button, or, if the User Programmable Button is
set to Switch IR/VIS Video, pressing the User button. If neither of these operations causes thedisplay to switch from the thermal camera to the visible-light camera, be sure the proper input
channel is selected on the display, and be sure the cable labeled VIS/IR is connected to thedisplay.
Noisy image
A noisy image is usually attributed to a cable problem—too long or inferior quality—or the cable ispicking up electromagnetic interference (EMI) from another device. Although coax cable has builtin losses, the longer the cable is or the smaller the wire gauge/thickness, the more severe thelosses become; and the higher the signal frequency, the more pronounced the losses.
Unfortunately this is one of the most common and unnecessary problems that plagues video
systems in general.
Cable characteristics are determined by a number of factors such as core material, dielectricmaterial and shield construction, among others and must be carefully matched to the specificapplication. Moreover, the transmission characteristics of the cable will be influenced by thephysical environment through which the cable is run and the method of installation. Use only highquality cable and ensure the cable is suitable to the marine environment.
Check cable connector terminations. Inferior quality connections may use multiple adapters thatcan cause unacceptable noise.
Image too dark or too light
By default, the M400 thermal camera uses an automatic gain control (AGC) setting that has
proven to be superior for most applications. However, a specific environment may benefit from adifferent AGC setting. For example, a very cold background (such as the sky) could cause thecamera to use a wider temperature range than appropriate. Try to keep the ocean, and not the skyor the boat, as the predominant object in the image. Refer to “Home Button” on page 17 for
information about how to make adjustments to the image.

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Performance varies with time of day
You may observe differences in the way the camera performs at different times of the day, due tothe 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 beroughly the same temperature, compared to other times of the day. Compare this to imagery rightafter 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 willallow the camera to produce high-contrast imagery.
Performance may also be affected when objects in the scene are wet rather than dry, such as on a
foggy day or in the early morning when everything may be coated with dew. Under these
conditions, it may be difficult for the camera to show the temperature the object itself, rather thanof the water coating.
Eastern or Western exposure
While a boat is under way, the camera may inevitably end up pointing directly east or west, andthis may cause the sun to be in the field of view during certain portions of the day. We do notrecommend intentionally viewing the sun, but looking at the sun will not permanently damage thesensor. In fact the thermal imaging camera often provides a considerable advantage over a
conventional camera in this type of back-lit situation.
However, the sun may introduce image artifacts that will eventually correct out and it may takesome time for the camera to recover. The amount of time needed for recovery will depend on how
long the camera was exposed to the sun. The longer the exposure, the longer the recovery timeneeded.
Multiple Cameras and/or JCU IIs on a single network
You can configure your system with multiple cameras and multiple JCU IIs on the same network.
More than one JCU II can be used to control a given camera. The camera will respond tocommands from both JCU II's in the order the commands are received across the network.
Unpredictable behavior may result from users sending conflicting commands from separate
JCU II's (for example, one user pans left and the other user pans right). In general, the camera will
respond to the last command received and there is no way to set priority, given that IP networks
use a “best effort” delivery protocol.

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6769 Hollister Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
USA

PH: +1 888 747 3547, Option 5maritimecamerasupport@flir.com

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