MD-Series

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March 2013

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Contents
CHAPTER 1 MD-Series Overview...................................................................5

Additional References ..................................................................................................... 6
Documentation Conventions ........................................................................................... 6

Warnings and Cautions. .............................................................................................. 6
System Description. .................................................................................................... 7
MD-Series Dome Assembly ............................................................................................ 7
Multiple Cameras, JCUs, and Other Devices ................................................................. 9Video Display............................................................................................................... 9

Thermal Imaging ............................................................................................................. 9Video Screen Icons ....................................................................................................... 10

Factory Default Settings. ........................................................................................... 12

CHAPTER 2 MD-Series System Startup........................................................13

System Startup and Shutdown. ................................................................................. 13
The Bootup Process.................................................................................................. 13

CHAPTER 3 MD-Series System Configuration..............................................15

Overview.................................................................................................................... 15
Main Menu................................................................................................................. 16
Video Setup Menu. .................................................................................................... 17

Set Thermal Color Default ............................................................................................ 17
Set Video Polarity ......................................................................................................... 17
Enable (Disable) Color Thermal Video ......................................................................... 18
Display Test Pattern ...................................................................................................... 18

Set Symbology Menu. ............................................................................................... 19

Disable (Enable) PC Icon and JCU Icon ....................................................................... 19
Display All Icons ........................................................................................................... 19
Display Minimal Icons ................................................................................................... 19
Hide All Icons ................................................................................................................ 20

User Programmable Button....................................................................................... 20
System Setup Menu. ................................................................................................. 21

Save Camera Settings .................................................................................................. 21
Enable (Disable) Ball-Down Installation ........................................................................ 21
Enable (Disable) Rearview Mode ................................................................................. 21

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About/Help Menu....................................................................................................... 22

Video Icon Help Screens .............................................................................................. 22
Product Information ....................................................................................................... 23
Contact FLIR ................................................................................................................. 24
Restore Factory Defaults .............................................................................................. 24

CHAPTER 4 IP Communications...................................................................25

Web Browser Interface. ............................................................................................. 26

Camera Discovery via UPnP ........................................................................................ 26
Web Browser Login ....................................................................................................... 27
Toolbar Functions .......................................................................................................... 28
Multiple Control Devices ............................................................................................... 29

FLIR Mobile App........................................................................................................ 30
Advanced IP Communications. ................................................................................. 31
Advanced Pull-down..................................................................................................... 31

Setup and Maintenance Menus................................................................................. 32

Changing the IP Address .............................................................................................. 32
Changing the Login Passwords .................................................................................... 34

Custom Network Applications. .................................................................................. 35

Programmers/Integrators .............................................................................................. 35
Resources Available ..................................................................................................... 36
Training ......................................................................................................................... 36
Enabling Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) .................................................................... 36

CHAPTER 5 Optional Joystick Control Unit (JCU).........................................39

JCU Introduction........................................................................................................ 39
JCU Buttons. ............................................................................................................. 40

Power/DIM Button ......................................................................................................... 40
MENU Button ................................................................................................................ 40
USER Button ................................................................................................................. 41
SCENE Button .............................................................................................................. 41
COLOR Button .............................................................................................................. 42
HOME Button ................................................................................................................ 42
Special Button Functions .............................................................................................. 42
Button Summary ........................................................................................................... 43

JCU Puck. ................................................................................................................. 44

Zooming the Camera .................................................................................................... 44
Freezing an Image ........................................................................................................ 44

JCU Display. .............................................................................................................. 45
JCU Power Up and Connection to Camera............................................................... 45
JCU Power Menu. ..................................................................................................... 46

Power Menu .................................................................................................................. 46
Assign JCU ................................................................................................................... 462432-0010-00-10 Rev 100 MD-Series Operator’s Manual

JCU Stndby ................................................................................................................. 46
Camera Stndby ........................................................................................................... 47
System Stndby ............................................................................................................ 47
Global Stndby............................................................................................................. 47
Calibrate JCU ................................................................................................................ 47
Cancel ........................................................................................................................... 48
Changing the IP Address of the JCU ............................................................................ 48

CHAPTER 6 MD-Series Reference Information.............................................51

Introduction................................................................................................................ 51
Acronyms. ................................................................................................................. 51
List of Icons. .............................................................................................................. 53
System Specifications. .............................................................................................. 54
Feature Comparison of MD-Series Models. .............................................................. 55
Troubleshooting Tips. ................................................................................................ 56

On Screen Messages ................................................................................................... 58
Restoring the Factory Network Settings ....................................................................... 59

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MD-Series Overview

This manual describes the operation of the MD-Series camera. If additional help
is needed, please call to speak with our support experts; refer to the phone
numbers listed on the back cover of this manual.

This manual includes information about the following topics:•

System description•

System startup and shutdown•

Configuring the MD-Series camera•

Using a smartphone, iOS device, or web browser to control the camera•

Using an optional JCU to control the camera•

Reference information including acronyms, parts lists, a table of icons, andsystem specifications

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Additional References
The MD-Series camera comes with a complete documentation set on a CD (FLIRDoc. # 432-0010-00-50) that includes this manual as well as others. All
documents are in PDF format and can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader:•

MD-Series Installation Guide (FLIR Doc. # 432-0010-00-12) contains
information about how to install the camera.

•

MD-Series Quick Start Guide (FLIR Doc. # 432-0010-00-QS) is a doublesided card that shows the on-screen icons and their meaning.

•

MD-Series Interface Control Document (ICD) (FLIR Doc. # 432-0010-00-19)
is an extensive set of CAD drawings with detailed component dimensions,wiring schemes, mounting dimensions, and several possible connectivity
options.

Refer to the Resources Web page for up-to-date documentation:
http://www.flir.com/cvs/americas/en/maritime/resources/

Documentation Conventions
For safety, and to achieve the highest levels of performance from the MD-Seriessystem, always follow the warnings and cautions in this manual when handlingand operating the MD-Series camera 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 this equipment, 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 tounderstanding and operating the equipment.

Warnings and Cautions
Warning: Do not use the MD-Series imaging system as the primary navigation
system. Use it in conjunction with other navigation aids and a primary manual
navigation system.
Caution: Do not open the camera ball assembly for any reason. The outer
enclosure (dome) can be removed during installation but should remain in place
during normal use. Disassembly of the camera ball assembly can cause
permanent damage and will void the warranty.
Caution: Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the camera optics. Also, if thecamera dome is removed, do not touch the gore vent on the back of the camera.
Oil and other debris will clog the vent and prevent it from functioning properly.

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System Description
MD-Series is a maritime thermal imaging system for use on most types ofvessels. The infrared (IR) thermal camera provides night-time imagery, even in
total darkness, based on temperature differences. It provides a clear video image
even under completely dark conditions because it is sensitive to thermal infrared
energy.
The system has a single thermal imaging camera that is available in two models:

Thermal Image at Night•

Model MD-324 has a standard resolution camera that supports 2X zoom.

•

Model MD-625 has a higher resolution camera that supports either 2X or 4X
zoom.

Details for each model are listed in “Feature Comparison of MD-Series Models”
on page 55.
The MD-Series consists of a fixed dome assembly, also known as the camera
unit. The camera supplies an analog video output through a standard F-type
coupling, and receives power from its PoE interface.
The MD-Series dome camera is an Internet Protocol (IP) network device. In someinstallations, additional cameras, joystick control units (JCU), video equipment,
personal computers, or wireless devices can optionally be used. Networking
equipment such as Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches and routers can be used
to interconnect these components.

MD-Series Dome Assembly
The MD-Series thermal camera is contained in the ball of the dome assembly,
which has a removable cover that protects the camera assembly inside. The outer
dome is not intended to provide camera sealing.

Dome Assembly

When the cover is removed at the time of installation, the camera assembly canbe mechanically positioned to allow the camera to point in the optimal direction.
The assembly can be rotated up to 30° to either side, and can be tilted -27° to+34°. The entire camera can also be mounted upside down, known as ball-down
installation. See the MD-Series Installation Guide for details about modifying pan/tilt and installation options.
The thermal infrared camera uses an uncooled vanadium oxide (VOx) detector
sensitive to long-wave infrared (LWIR) thermal energy. The camera detects thethermal energy that comes from the movement of atoms and molecules that makeup whatever the camera is pointed toward. All objects emit (or radiate) thermalenergy, even cold objects like icebergs.

Upside Down
(Ball Down)

Ball-Up and Ball-Down Installation
In most installations, the MD-Series is mounted upright on top of a mounting
surface, with the base below the camera; this is known as the ball-up orientation.

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Optionally, the unit can be hung upside down or ball-down and configured toinvert and revert the video output by selecting the ball-down mode under System
Settings of the camera on-screen menu system. Unless otherwise noted, thismanual assumes an upright (ball-up) installation.
Camera Control
Typically, the camera is installed using default settings and operated with thosedefaults without making any changes. The camera generates a video image to amonitor so long as it has power. In this scenario, it is not necessary to make anychanges to the camera settings and no camera control is needed.
Some of the default settings can be modified at the time of installation and the
new settings can be used whenever the camera is powered on. In this scenario, it
is necessary to have camera control during installation, but no camera control isneeded while it is operating
If a PC or laptop or iOS device (iPhone or iPad) is on the network, the camera
settings can be controlled while it is operating, in order to zoom in/out or tomodify the image settings in response to changing conditions or personal
preferences.
Since the MD-Series is a fixed camera, it is not possible to move (pan/tilt) the
camera remotely while the camera is operating. Control of the camera is limited
to making adjustments to the image and to accessing an on-screen configuration
menu. The possible control functions or image adjustments are described in
Chapter 3, "MD-Series System Configuration," on page 15.
Depending on how much control is needed and what devices are available, there
are several options for controlling the camera, including the following:
Web Interface•

Use a web browser running on a PC, laptop, smartphone or PDA through awireless connection or an Ethernet cable. Refer to Chapter 4, "IP
Communications," on page 25.

•

Use the FLIR Mobile app available free through the iTunes store on an AppleiOS device such as an iPad or iPhone. The app supports basic camera
functions but not all configuration options.

•Use a control-capable Multi-Function Display (MFD) from Raymarine or othervendor. Refer to the MFD manufacturer to determine if control of the FLIR
device is supported.

•

Use a FLIR Maritime Joystick Control Unit (JCU), available as a separatelypurchased accessory. The JCU can be used to control the camera and/or
access the on-screen menus and configuration choices.

FLIR Mobile App

JCU

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If the MD-Series system is installed on a network with other FLIR cameras (suchas M-Series or Voyager III) that are operated with the Maritime JCU, the existing
JCU can be used to control the MD-Series as well. Using the FLIR JCU isdescribed in Chapter 5, "Optional Joystick Control Unit (JCU)," on page 39.

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The MD-Series uses on-screen symbols (icons) to indicate the various systemsettings that have been enabled. These symbols are introduced in “Video Display”
on page 9 and are further explained throughout this manual in the discussion ofrelated functions.

Multiple Cameras, JCUs, and Other Devices
In some installations, the system may include additional components, such asadditional cameras, MFDs or JCUs, video equipment, computers, wirelessdevices, or network equipment such as an IP video encoder. More than one
network device can be used to control the camera, and more than one display canbe used to view the video.
The MD-Series camera provides an analog video output, which can be connected
to a 3rd-party IP video encoder. The camera does not provide IP video streaming
natively.
Contact FLIR for more information regarding available accessories including
JCUs, PoE equipment, video distribution amplifiers, cables, connectors, mounting
hardware, and so on. Contact information is listed on the back of this manual.

Video Display
The MD-Series thermal imager uses energy in the thermal infrared band to
produce images, by sensing subtle differences in temperature and generating
images based on those differences. Fortunately, this type of thermal energy
comes from everything around us, even cold objects like ice. Unlike ordinary
cameras (and unlike the human eye), the MD-Series does not produce images
from visible light energy, which only comes from things that are very hot. such as
lights or the sun.

Thermal Imaging
The thermal imaging camera relies on the fact that all objects emit thermal energy
in the portion of the infrared spectrum that this camera can see, the long wave
infrared (LWIR). Therefore, unlike an illuminated infrared camera, the thermal
imaging camera does not need an additional active illumination source andimages are based on directly radiated rather than reflected energy.
When the thermal camera is in white-hot mode, the warm objects in the scene
display as white, or lighter shades of gray, and cold objects display as black or
darker shades of gray. When the video polarity is switched, this is reversed.
This is why hot objects such as parts on an outboard motor appear white (orblack, or red depending on the video image mode selected), while the puddles ofwater and other cold objects appear dark (or cool). The camera automatically
optimizes the image to provide the best contrast in most conditions.

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FLIR Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive selection of training courses to help
get the best performance and value from the thermal imaging camera.
http://www.flir.com/training

Video Screen Icons
Depending on the camera settings and the controls being accessed, various
symbols display on the screen. Some of these icons always display on thescreen, and some appear momentarily or only when certain functions areenabled or executed.
The display of icons can be modified using several configuration settings. See“Set Symbology Menu” on page 19 for a description of menu options relation tosymbol display.
The following image of a screen illustrates some of the possible icons displayedby the system, as well as an example of the on-screen menu that can be used tochange system settings. The on-screen menus are described in Chapter 3,"MD-Series System Configuration," on page 15.
A complete list of all of the icons used in the system and a brief description ofeach icon’s meaning can be found in “List of Icons” on page 53.

Video Setup
Set Symbology
User Programmable Button
System Setup
About/Help
Exit

On-Screen
Menu<Press Puck to Select>

JCU

PC

Scene

Zoom Level(either 2X or 4X)

On-Screen Menu
The on-screen menu appears when the Menu button is selected from a control
device, such as clicking the Menu option on the Web control page or pressing the
MENU button on a JCU1. Clicking Menu or pressing the MENU button again
removes the menu from the screen.

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JCU Icon
A single JCU icon indicates one JCU is connected to the camera unit. If more than
one JCU is discovered, the multiple JCU icon appears.
PC Icon
The PC icon indicates that the camera has detected a PC or wireless device suchas a smartphone or iOS device on the network. In this case, it is possible tomanage the camera settings from a page that displays in a web browser or fromthe FLIR Mobile app. The Web interface and the FLIR Mobile app are described in
Chapter 4, "IP Communications," on page 25.
The PC icon represents all possible network control devices other than the JCU;
separate icons for phones, iPads, and so on do not exist.
SCENE Icons

Night RunningNight Docking

Day Running

Man Overboard

Clicking the Scene icon or pressing the SCENE button cycles through four p
automatic gain control (AGC) settings, which change the image gain and levelsettings. Regardless of the scene setting, the thermal camera automaticallyadjusts to the scene to provide a balanced, high-quality image. However, it may
be preferable to have an image that has more or less contrast than the default
one provided, and the SCENE button provides that type of fine adjustment.
Which setting to use depends on personal preference and environmental
conditions; the Man Overboard setting my look optimal, even when running on
open water during the daytime.
Rearview Icon
The rearview icon indicates the rearview mode option has been selected in the
System Settings menu. The rearview setting flips the video image horizontally left
to right. The image on the display provides the same perspective as a rear view
mirror in a vehicle; objects off the stern on the starboard side of the vessel are
displayed on the right hand side of the video. See page 21 for details on
configuring this setting.
Image Frozen
The image frozen icon appears when the video has been momentarily stopped.
Selecting any other option with the camera control device clears the icon.
Zoom (2X or 4X)
Clicking the Zoom icon on the interface page or pressing and holding the JCU
puck causes the thermal camera to digitally zoom in to 2X magnification. On the
MD-625 model, clicking again or pressing and holding the puck again causes the
1 The method for accessing the on-screen menus and the menu choices depends on thecontrol device used: iOS device, PC, smartphone, MFD, JCU and so on. The menus
and menu entries are described in general in this section, and in the subsequent chapters the details for each type of device are given.

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thermal camera to digitally zoom in to 4x magnification (the MD-324 model does
not support this). Click the Zoom Out icon or pull and hold the JCU puck to zoom
out the thermal camera.

Factory Default Settings
Table 1.1 shows the factory default settings for the MD-Series configuration
options and the JCU buttons. Chapter 3, "MD-Series System Configuration," onpage 15 describes how to modify and update settings.
TABLE 1.1 Factory Default Settings

OptionFactory Default Setting

Ball-Down Installation

Disabled

Camera Name

Model number followed by serial number (for example,
MD-625 K01234)

Color Thermal Video

EnabledIcon Display Mode

Display Minimal

Network Configuration

Dynamic (DHCP)

Rearview Mode

Disabled

Scene

Night Running

Thermal Color Default

White

USER button (short press)

Invert Video Polarity (JCU only)Video Polarity

White Hot, Black Cold

Note: When the camera is restored to factory settings using the “Restore
Factory Defaults” option in the on-screen menu, the network settings (including
DHCP or static mode, IP address and so on) are not restored to factory defaults.
Refer to Chapter 3, "MD-Series System Configuration," on page 15 for
information about the on-screen menus. Refer to Chapter 4, "IP
Communications," on page 25 for information about setting the IP network
parameters.

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MD-Series System Startup

System Startup and Shutdown
The MD-Series camera does not have an on/off switch. Generally, if the camera
has power, it will be operating and generating a video image.
Typically, the MD-Series system is connected to its power source through a circuit
breaker, which functions as the primary on/off switch for the system. Should it benecessary for some reason to shut down the system, the circuit breaker is used.
In normal operation, when the camera receives power it will go through a shortboot up sequence and then it will be fully functional.

The Bootup Process
When starting from a full shutdown, make sure the monitor is turned on, thenpower on the system. When power from the circuit breaker is initially applied tothe system, the camera will begin a bootup sequence. Once the bootup hascompleted (approximately 60 seconds later), the camera will be operating andgenerate a video image.
During bootup, a series of screens displays as various components are activated.
How the screen looks will vary depending on the particular configuration settingsof the installation. In general, the following sequence occurs:
1.

Two FLIR splash screens display.
Initially the screen at the left appears. Then another splash screen with two
important notices appears.

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2.

The screen then clears and a message displays:
Loading, please wait3.

The screen clears and displays live video

The camera initially boots up in white-hot mode by default, unless the default
color has been changed using the system settings (see page 17).

Red-Hot Mode

White-Hot Mode

After the bootup sequence, the camera is ready to use.
Note: Unlike the FLIR M-Series cameras, the MD-Series camera does not havea “standby” mode. If the camera is not being used and it is desirable to saveenergy, it is necessary to turn off the power to the camera.

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MD-Series System
Configuration

Overview
This chapter describes how to configure the system options using on-screen
menus. The on-screen menus allow the user to:••

Choose configuration options that match personal preferences or provide
optimal performance under varying conditions, such as a default color
scheme.
Enable or disable features such as using the camera in rearview mode.

Some settings can be saved and are preserved in the case of loss of power, andsome settings will be configured as needed. As mentioned previously, it ispossible to use a number of devices to control or configure the camera, including
the following:••••

Web browser running on a PC, laptop, smartphone, or PDA
Apple iOS device such as an iPad or iPhone using the free FLIR Mobile
application available through the Apple iTunes store
Multi-Function Display (MFD) from Raymarine or other vendor
FLIR Joystick Control Unit (JCU)

The way the camera is controlled varies depending on which device is used. If alaptop is used with the web interface, a mouse or trackpad is used to select abutton or link on the web page. On an iPhone or iPad, it is possible to touch thescreen. An MFD may have several modes of interaction depending on the modelused. If a FLIR JCU is installed, the puck and buttons are used for control.
The chapter uses generic language to describe how to interact with the camera.
The effect is the same, whether you click with a mouse, tap with a finger, or press
a JCU button. Refer to the chapters following this one for specific information on
how to control the camera a web browser, the iOS app, and the optional JCU.

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Main Menu
Choose MENU with the camera control device to turn the on-screen menu on oroff. When the on-screen menu is displayed, it is possible to scroll through themenus and select the camera feature to modify.
The main menu is displayed initially.

Video Setup
Set Symbology
User Programmable Button
System Setup
About/Help
Exit<Press Puck to Select>

The current menu selection is indicated by the red bar. If a default choice isavailable, it displays in boldface type.
If a menu entry begins with the word Enable—for example Enable Color ThermalVideo—then that option is currently disabled. When it is selected, the option
becomes enabled and the word Enable changes to Disable. Similarly, if an option
begins with Disable, selecting that menu entry will disable the option and change
the menu entry back to Enable.

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Video Setup Menu
When Video Setup is selected from the main menu, the following on-screen menu
displays.
Set Thermal Color Default
Set Video Polarity
Disable Color Thermal Video
Display Test Pattern
Exit<Press Puck to Select>

Set Thermal Color Default
Set Thermal Color Default saves the current color and polarity settings as thedefault value used when the system is booted up. When this menu entry is
selected, the menu entry changes to “Thermal Color Default Saved” until Exit isselected.

Set Video Polarity
Selecting this item switches the colors or shades representing hot and cold in theinfrared imagery. Unless the thermal color default is changed, this setting reverts
to the factory default when the system is rebooted.
••

Black-Hot polarity: darker colors represent hotter objects (the factory default).
White-Hot polarity: lighter colors represent hotter objects.

The difference between white-hot and black-hot is shown below using a grayscalecolor palette; white-hot is on the left and black-hot on the right. The use of whitehot or black-hot display mode is strictly a personal preference; experiment withthe different settings in different conditions and see which is preferred.

If Color Thermal Video is enabled, you have additional color choices. Inverting thepolarity reverses the color map of the thermal output.
Note: By default, the USER button on the JCU is configured to invert the video
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factory default setting to do other functions. Refer to “User Programmable
Button” on page 20 for more information about how to program the USER button.
The USER button applies only when you use a JCU to control the camera.

Enable (Disable) Color Thermal Video
Many people prefer to look at thermal images in color instead of grayscale. When
this menu item is enabled, the camera can use one of five color palettes, insteadof just two settings. The palette to use can be changed by pressing the clicking
the Color Setting icon or pressing the JCU COLOR button. See “COLOR Button”
on page 42 for details.
Disable Color Thermal Video: Day and night (white/black or red/black) display
as you press the JCU COLOR button. This is the factory default setting.
Enable Color Thermal Video: Five palettes display as you repeatedly press
the JCU COLOR button: grayscale, red, glowbow, rainbow, and fusion.
With the Set Thermal Color Default option, it is possible to set a default for thesystem to use the next time it is started.
This setting is used in combination with the Video Polarity setting. Inverting thecolor palettes doubles the possible ways of showing the same image on thedisplay.

Display Test Pattern
Quite often the video from the MD-Series camera can be optimized by adjusting
the monitor that is being used to show the video. The Display Test Patternfunction is useful for setting up the monitor to give the best detail and contrast.
When the Display Test Pattern entry is selected, the Toggle Test Pattern menu
displays, and you are prompted to select a test pattern. When a test pattern isdisplayed, the monitor brightness and contrast can be adjusted to give the best
image

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Set Symbology Menu
When the Set Symbology option is selected from the main menu, the following onscreen menu displays.
Disable PC Icon
Disable JCU Icon
Display All Icons
Display Minimal Icons
Hide All Icons
Exit<Press Puck to Select>

Disable (Enable) PC Icon and JCU Icon
The display of the PC icon and the JCU icons can be enabled or disabled using
the first two menu entries. The other icons on the screen are controlled by
selecting one of the three settings shown on the menu: Display All Icons, Display
Minimal Icons, and Hide All Icons. The default setting is Display Minimal Icons.
The JCU Icon setting affects both the single JCU and multiple JCU icons that
display based on the number of JCUs connected to the camera.
The PC icon only appears if the system has discovered a PC or other wirelessdevice such as a smartphone or iPad on the network. This happens only when
you have completed the setup described in Chapter 4, "IP Communications," onpage 25.

Display All Icons
Selecting this option maximizes the display of the on-screen icons. Some icons
such as home are only displayed momentarily.
If you choose to display all icons, it is possible to turn off the display of the JCU
and PC icons by disabling their individual settings.

Display Minimal Icons
Selecting this option turns off most of the on-screen icons except when theircorresponding controls are actively in use. For example, rearview mode andimage freeze icons display when they are active. Other icons such as the Scene
setting display on the screen only momentarily when they are changed.
Note: The PC and JCU icons do not display in minimal mode even when theiricon settings are enabled.

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Hide All Icons
None of the icons display permanently, except for the FLIR logo and icons for thefollowing special modes:•

Rearview mode enabled•

Freeze video

User Programmable Button
The User Programmable Button only applies when you are using a JCU tocontrol the camera. Choosing this option on the main menu displays the following
on-screen menu.
Note: It is also possible to enter this menu by pressing and holding the USER
button on a JCU for 3 seconds.
Man-Over-Board settings
Hide/Show All Icons
Invert Video Polarity
Rearview Mode
Exit
<Press Puck to Select>
The USER button on the JCU is a programmable one-touch button that lets you
quickly access the most common or favorite settings or functions. You use thismenu to select a function to associate with the USER button by selecting one of
the six choices; Invert Video Polarity is the default selection. The active choice isshown in black type.
Man-Over-Board settings. A shor t press of the USER button causes thethermal camera to use the Man Overboard AGC se tting. This is o ne of thesettings available from the SCENE button (see page 41).
Hide/Show All Icons. A short press of th e USER button switches between
the Hide All Icons setting an d Display All Icons (refer to “Set Sym bology
Menu” on page 19 for more information).
Invert Video Polarity. A sh ort press of th e USER bu tton inverts the colo rs
currently being used to in dicate hot and cold in the infr ared imagery. For
example, if the current display is white-hot, it is inverted to black-hot (see “SetVideo Polarity” on page 17). This is the factory default setting for the USER
button.
Rearview Mode (Revert). A short press of the USER button enables ordisables the Rearview Mode, which ca uses the video image to be flippedhorizontally (revert). If Rearview Mode is enabled, the rearview mirror icon isdisplayed on the screen. See “Save Camera Settings” on page 21 for details.

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System Setup Menu
When you select System Setup from the main menu, the following on-screen
menu displays.
Save Camera Settings
Enable Ball-Down Installation
Enable Rearview Mode
Name Camera
Exit<Press Puck to Select>

Save Camera Settings
This option commands the camera to save the current settings, such as thethermal camera polarity, scene, and zoom settings, to the camera’s non-volatilememory. The settings will be used when the camera power is cycled.

Enable (Disable) Ball-Down Installation
This menu option should be enabled when the camera is mounted upside down in
the “ball-down” configuration. If it is not enabled, the video signal will be upside
down on the monitor. When ball-down mode is enabled, the camera video isinverted and reverted to display correctly. This option is disabled by default.

Enable (Disable) Rearview Mode
This menu entry enables or disables the rearview mode, which causes the video
image to be flipped horizontally (revert). The image on the display provides thesame perspective as a rear view mirror in a vehicle; objects off the stern on the
starboard side of the vessel are displayed on the right-hand side of the video.
When rearview mode is enabled, the rearview mirror icon is displayed on thescreen. It is possible toit is possible to configure the JCU USER button to enable
or disable Rearview Mode.

Name Camera
Use this option to give the camera a new name. When you select the menu entry,
the current camera name is displayed on the screen, and the first character of thename is blinking. If you are using a JCU, move the puck forward and back or twist
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MD-625 JD-0123
Edit Camera Name and press
puck when finishedThe possible characters that can be used include the letters of the alphabet(upper or lower case), the numbers 0-9, and the hyphen (-). When you finish
entering the name, exit.
Confirm new Camera Name
Cancel
Exit<Press Puck to Select>
Then confirm the new camera name or cancel and continue making changes.
When you are finished, select Exit.

About/Help Menu
When you select About/Help from the main menu, the following on-screen menu
displays.
Video Icon Help Screens
Product Information
Contact FLIR
Restore Factory Defaults
Exit<Press Puck to Select>

Video Icon Help Screens
The Video Icon Help Screens provide an on-screen explanation of the meaningof each of the screen icons. The icons are shown on two screens.

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Product Information
Selecting Product Information displays product information for the MD-Series
camera you are using, such as the camera model, serial number, and software
release information. If there are any problems with the camera, it is useful to havethis information available when contacting FLIR technical support. An example ofthe display is shown below.

Name: MD-625
S/N: JD0123
MAC 00:40:7f:40:60:40
v2.5.10.6 Built 12-Jan-2013
MCU ver:Exit

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Contact FLIR
Selecting Contact FLIR displays the FLIR contact information on the screen.
Additional contact information is included at the back of this manual. Whencontacting FLIR, please have the product information available.

FLIR CVS - Maritime
70 Castilian Drive
Goleta, CA 93117
1-877-773-3547
www.FLIR.com/cvs/maritime

Restore Factory Defaults
Select Restore Factory Defaults to restore the MD-Series to its factory default
settings. The camera will prompt you to confirm before continuing.
Confirm
Exit<Press Puck to Select>
Refer to Table 1.1 on page 12 for a list of the factory default settings.

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IP Communications

The MD-Series camera is a network device that communicates over an Ethernet
network using the Internet Protocol (IP). When a PC, laptop, or other device suchas a smartphone or iPad is connected to the network, it is possible to control
features of the camera or make configuration changes. Communication to thecamera can be accomplished using a web browser or a software application, suchas the FLIR Mobile web app, or FLIR Sensor Manager (FSM), or a customdeveloped application.
This chapter describes the basic IP communication features of the camera, It
provides information on how to use a web browser to communicate with andconfigure the MD-Series camera (and optional JCU). This chapter also describes
the FLIR Mobile app, available through the iTunes store on an Apple iOS device
such as an iPad or iPhone. The app is similar to the web browser interface andsupports basic camera functions.
More advanced IP features and configuration settings, including IP addresschanges, are described in the “Advanced IP Communications” on page 31. For
information about FSM, refer to the FSM User Manual.
Getting the camera IP interface set up and working may require a level offamiliarity with managing IP networks that is new to many camera owners. Prior tousing the IP interface, make sure you know how to manage and configure theother equipment in the network (for example, any PC or device that will connect tothe camera, any switch or router that will carry the IP traffic, and so on). FLIR
technical support can only provide limited support in this regard.
Note: On PC platforms running Microsoft Windows, the web interface has beentested using Internet Explorer 9, Google Chrome, and Firefox. Other web
browsers may produce varying results. The native browsers on smartphones aresupported, as is Safari on iOS devices (iPhone and iPad).

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Web Browser Interface
Camera Discovery via UPnPThe MD-Series camera (and optional JCU) use Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
networking protocols to broadcast their presence on the network. UPnP allows
devices on a network to connect automatically, without the need for configuration
by a network expert, thus simplifying the implementation of networks and theinstallation 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 andcapabilities of other devices.
For computers running Windows 7 or 8, the system automatically detects
network devices and displays them under the Network locations. In older
versions of Windows, the UPnP capabilities must be enabled to allow devices tobe detected in My Network Places.
When a PC is configured to accept UPnP broadcasts, UPnP devices on the
network will display under Network using a generic icon based on the device
type. To access the camera, select Network and double-click the camera’s icon
to bring up the Web control page.

Note: If using Windows XP and the camera does not display in My Network
Places, it may be necessary to enable UPnP on the PC to allow devices to berecognized on the network. Refer to “Setup and Maintenance Menus” on page 32
for details.

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Web Browser Login
When the web page for the camera is first displayed, it provides a login page andprompts for a user name and password. The system is configured with three user
logins which provide different levels of access to camera settings:•••

The user login allows camera control through the Toolbar functions
The expert user has the Toolbar and an additional Settings menu
The admin user has Toolbar, Settings, and an additional Maintenance menu

All users can display the Help option, which shows details about the camera
hardware and software versions.

Most people will use the user login to send commands to the camera with the
Toolbar:User Name: user
Password: fliradmin
In some cases it may be necessary to use one of the following logins in order toaccess more advanced camera settings. For a brief description of some of theadvanced settings, refer to “Setup and Maintenance Menus” on page 32. For
additional configuration information, refer to the Nexus IP Camera Configuration
Guide, available from the FLIR support web site.
For expert, log in as:
User Name: expert
Password: fliradmin
For an administrative user, log in as:
User Name: admin
Password: fliradmin
Note: The login passwords can (and should) be changed by the systemadministrator to prevent unauthorized logins. For information on how to change
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Toolbar Functions
When logged in as user, the Toolbar screen is displayed with the camera control
features.

Icon

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Function

Description

Zoom out

Clicking this icon causes the thermal camera to digitallyzoom out if it has previously been zoomed in.

Zoom in

Clicking this icon causes the thermal camera to

ChangeColor
Settings

Clicking the icon cycles through the five color settings
available when Color Thermal Video is enabled:grayscale, red, glowbow, rainbow, and fusion. This actionis the same as pressing the JCU COLOR button.

ChangeScene
Settings

Clicking the icon cycles through four preset automatic
gain control (AGC) settings:

Invert Video
Polarity

Clicking this icon toggles between white hot and black
hot polarity. The actual color change depends on thesetting of the Color Thermal Video setting.

On-Screen
Menu

Click this icon to bring up the on-screen Toolbar, which
has buttons for navigating the on-screen menu on thecamera. For more information about the on-screen
menus, refer to “Main Menu” on page 16.

digitally zoom in to 2X magnification. On the
MD-625 model, clicking again causes the thermal
camera to digitally zoom in to 4x magnification (theMD-324 model does not support this).

• Night Running• Night Docking• Day Running• Man Overboard
This is the same as a short press of the SCENE
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When the On-Screen Menu button is selected, the Toolbar changes to thefollowing buttons to allow the user to navigate the menus. In the order they
appear, the buttons are Left, Up, Right, Enter, Down, and Cancel.

Initially, the camera will not respond to any commands until the user takes controlof the camera. A “Control” light in the lower left indicates if the user has control of
the camera or not.

Control not lit, indicating no control yet
Clicking on the Control light or one of the buttons will send a control request to thecamera.

Control light indicates the PC has control of the camera

Multiple Control Devices
It is possible to have multiple devices that can control the camera on the network.
If one device has control and a second device sends a control request to thecamera, the first device receives the following message.

If the control request is not declined within the allotted time, the other device willtake control of the camera. The control light in the bottom left corner will change toyellow, indicating the device is connected, but not controlling the camera.
Note: Additional information about the web interface is available in the section
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FLIR Mobile App
The FLIR Mobile app, available for Apple iOS devices such as an iPad or iPhone,can be used to control the camera. The app supports basic camera functions as
described in the Toolbar Functions above.
In order for the FLIR Mobile app to work, it isnecessary for the mobile device to have aconnection to the same network as the camera.
Generally this would be accomplished by having a
Wi-Fi router connected to the network. Then themobile device must be set up to join the Wi-Fi
network (Settings -> Wi-Fi).
To obtain the FLIR Mobile App, open the App Storeapplication and search for “FLIR”. Locate the FLIR
Mobile App and select “INSTALL”.
Once the app is installed, select OPEN to start it.
When the application is started, it searches the
network for any cameras. The app will connect tothe first camera it finds. If more than one camera isfound, it is possible to scroll left or right to select a
different camera.

When the camera is found, the Toolbar buttons are available as shown. The
function of the buttons is described in the previous chapter.

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Zoom In

Zoom Out

Color

Left

Up

Right

Scene

Polarity

Menu

Select

Down

Cancel

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Advanced IP Communications
Advanced Pull-down
On the web browser page, in the lower right corner, there is a pulldown with a red
triangle labeled “Advanced”. The Advanced pull-down is not generally needed formost users. The information that displays in the text area when it is expanded isintended for system integrators and programmers. It displays the actual command
strings and responses that are sent back and forth with the camera.

For programmers and integrators, a command string can be typed in manuallyand transmitted to the camera by clicking the TX button. This can be useful when
testing a new application.
The commands sent back and forth are part of a communication protocol known
as the FLIR Network Application Programming Interface (API). For custom
network applications, this protocol can be used by software developers tointegrate a FLIR camera with other marine electronic devices and other software
applications. Refer to “Custom Network Applications” on page 35 for further
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Setup and Maintenance Menus
When a user logs in as expert, an additional Setup menu is available. The Setup
menu can be used to make advanced adjustments to the thermal camera. These
adjustments should only be made by someone who has expertise with thermal
cameras and a thorough understanding of how the various settings affect theimage. Haphazard changes can lead to image problems including a complete
loss of video.
In most installations, the only camera settings needed are available from the
Toolbar. Use caution when modifying the camera settings described in thissection. Some settings may adversely affect the thermal image over time or may
completely disable the camera or the network interface.
When a user logs in as admin, a third menu called Maintenance is available. It is
possible to use settings on the Maintenance menu to modify the network
settings, including the IP address of the camera. It is also possible to use theMaintenance menu to change the login passwords, and to allow users logging in
as user or expert to set their own passwords. The Maintenance menu also
provides access to many other configuration options which are not described inthis manual. For additional configuration information, refer to the Nexus IP
Camera Configuration Guide, available from the FLIR support web site.

Changing the IP Address
By default, the camera (and the optional JCU) are configured to automaticallydetermine IP addresses dynamically through UPnP/DHCP. It is also possible toconfigure a static IP address to coincide with addresses on an existing network. It
is also possible to add a default gateway and to configure one or more DNS
servers.
To make changes to the IP configuration, select Maintenance at the top of thepage, and on the left select Server and then LAN Settings. The web page shows
the camera network settings, including the Hostname, IP Address Mode, the IP
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To enter a static IP address, set the IP Address Mode to Static. The screen will
refresh, and the IP, mask, and gateway fields will now accept user input. Click
Save at the bottom of the page when finished. The system displays a warning as
it restarts the network:

When the IP address is changed, the browser window which was opened under
the old IP address is no longer valid. The new camera address is likely from acompletely different network than the old address. It may be necessary to change
the IP address on the PC now as well.
Once the PC and camera are on the new network, type the new static IP address
into the browser address field, or return to Network (Win 7/8) or My Network
Places (Win XP) to find the camera. the UPnP broadcast is always enabled for
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Changing the Login Passwords
In the Maintenance menu, the Security Options link on the left side of the screen
provides access to a web page that allows the administrator to control access to
the web interface. The administrator can restrict access either by IP address or
by login passwords. The login passwords for each of the three logins can bechanged by the system administrator to prevent unauthorized logins.

The administrator can allow users logging in as user or expert to set their own
passwords by selecting the option “Allow change password”. When this isselected, along the top of the screen there will be a small Change Password icon,
shaped like a key.
When the icon is selected, the user is prompted to enter the current password
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Custom Network Applications
The IP interface also allows marine electronics integrators with softwaredevelopment capabilities to design customized applications that integrate thecamera (and optional JCU) with other types of marine electronics. Integrators areencouraged to contact FLIR directly to obtain more detailed information about the
Nexus Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) and the communication protocols
supported on the MD-Series cameras and JCUs.

Programmers/Integrators
In more advanced/sophisticated installations where other devices such as radars
are present on the network, the use of a PC allows more complicatedconfiguration, flexibility and customization. This interface is primarily intended togive installers, dealers or even system integrators direct access to low-level
configuration options and to the actual network commands as they are being
processed.
For specialized applications, FLIR offers the Nexus Software Developers Kit(SDK) that lets a marine electronics integrator write custom software programs
based on the Nexus communication protocol. The SDK is a tool that helps
integrators deploy FLIR thermal imaging cameras and other marine electronics
such as radar in advanced networks. The SDK accelerates any application
programming with FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras and lets integrators
combine camera functionality with other sensors and detection devices to take fulladvantage of this advanced technology.
Nexus implements a text-based common gateway interface (CGI) using a simple
grammar to format commands going from a client to a camera sensor system,
which may include multiple devices such as IR/DLTV cameras, GPS, or radar.
Responses from the sensor to a client are formatted in Java Script Object
Notation (JSON). A subset of Nexus CGI commands have been tested andvalidated on the MD-Series product. A listing of validated commands for use with
MD-Series is available from FLIR; please use the contact information on the backcover of this manual.
The SDK is available for download at no charge from the FLIR Network Systems
Web site. The SDK helps software developers create SDK-based applications
that make use of the rich features in the Nexus application. It provides a step-bystep guide for the creation of applications to control the pan/tilt motion of cameras,
individual camera settings such as zoom and gain control, and many otherpowerful features that allow integration of Nexus-enabled cameras into on-board
control systems.
It is possible to download the SDK from the FLIR Developers Network web page:
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If you are a new user, you must register as a developer before it is possible todownload the SDK. Register and create an account on the FLIR Web site before
downloading any files. It is possible to purchase optional software support
packages at the same location. Contact the FLIR dealer where you purchased
the camera for additional information, or contact FLIR directly using the contact
information printed on the back of this manual.

Resources Available
If you would like more information about thermal imaging cameras and about
integrating FLIR products with other marine electronics, please visit our Web siteor call to speak with an Applications expert, using the contact information
available on the back cover of this document.

Training
If you are interested in learning about thermal imaging cameras FLIR offers
complimentary training courses at the Infrared Training Center:
http://www.flir.com/training

Enabling Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)In order to use the Web interface, it may be necessary to enable Universal Plugand Play (UPnP) on the PC. When UPnP is not enabled, the camera and JCU
will not appear under My Network Places. UPnP is not enabled by default onolder computers using Windows XP but can be activated by following the steps
outlined here.
Note: The JCU and camera will display on the PC network only when the PC ison the same network as the camera.
With Windows XP, it is possible to install the optional Windows component using
the steps below. This component places an icon for each device in the My
Network Places folder. To enable UPnP, follow these steps:
Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs.
Click Add/Remove Windows Components on the left side.
3. In the Windows Components Wizard, click Networking Services and then click
Details.
1.
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Select the UPnP User Interface check box.

5.

Click OK, and then click Next in the Windows Components Wizard. It may benecessary to provide the Windows XP installation CD.

It is possible to determine if any UPnP-enabled devices exist on the 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 the device type. In the future whena UPnP device is installed on the network, a notifying icon will appear briefly in the
System Tray. When this icon is displayed, go to My Network Places to view the
new device. Double-click on the icon to bring up the Web page.

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Optional Joystick Control
Unit (JCU)JCU Introduction
A FLIR JCU, commonly used with M-Series or Voyager III pan/tilt cameras, canoptionally be used to control the MD-Series camera. It can be used toelectronically zoom the camera, adjust the image settings, and access theon-screen menus.
This chapter describes how to use the JCU to operate the camera features. Someof these features vary depending on the specific way the system has been
configured. The various configuration settings and how they affect operation are
all discussed in Chapter 3, "MD-Series System Configuration," on page 15. Whenspecific settings affect a particular button, it is possible to refer to that chapter for
additional details.
FLIR Joystick Control Unit (JCU)A JCU can optionally be installed and used to control the camera. The JCU canbe used to change the image settings or to zoom the camera, and to configure thecamera by means of on-screen menus. The JCU connects to the camera using an
Ethernet network connection. The JCU receives power through a Power over
Ethernet (PoE) connection, the same type of connection that can be used for thecamera.
The JCU has various buttons, an LCD display, and a joystick puck that is used tonavigate through the on-screen menus. The puck can be rotated in either
direction, moved left and right or forward and back, and pushed in (like a button)
and pulled up.
Because the JCU is originally designed to operate a FLIR pan/tilt camera, some
JCU buttons have no effect on the MD-Series camera.
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JCU Buttons
All of the buttons on the JCU perform multiple functions. In most cases, eachperforms one function when it is pressed briefly (short press) and a different
function when it is pressed and held (long press). This flexibility enables a simple
device to support a set of complex, rich features.
Power/DIM

Menu

Scene

Display

User

Home

Color
Puck

In the following discussion, the short press action is described first, followed by
the long press. In addition, enabling some system features can affect how the
buttons work. Table 5.1 on page 43 summarizes the two actions for each button.

Power/DIM Button
Short Press
A short press of the Power/DIM button cycles through the four levels ofbrightness for the JCU display. The JCU controls are backlit to make them easierto see at night. Use this button to adjust the brightness of the JCU backlighting.
Long Press
Pressing and holding the Power/DIM button is used to access the JCU Powermenu and accessing system functions such as calibrating the JCU andassociating the JCU with a camera. These functions are described in more detailon “JCU Power Menu” on page 46.

MENU Button
In many cases, it will not be necessary to modify the factory default configuration
settings of the system. However, the system provides many options that may betailored to personal preferences. These settings are available through on-screen
menus. Use the MENU button to turn these menus on or off.
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Each menu item is discussed in detail in Chapter 3, "MD-Series System
Configuration," on page 15, which explains how to navigate using the menus in
more detail.
When the on-screen menu is displayed, the joystick puck can be used to navigate
through the menus and select various menu entries. Use the puck to move thecursor up and down from one selection to the next (the puck can be moved
forward and back, or it can be rotated). To make a selection, push the puck in (likea mouse click) or move the puck to the right or left. Once satisfied with thechanges, press the MENU button to exit the menus.

USER Button
The USER button is a programmable one-touch button that lets you quickly
access the most common or favorite settings or functions. You configure theshort-press action of this button from the User Programmable Button menu entry(see page 20).
Short Press
A short press of the USER button is initially configured to invert the video polarity
setting from white-hot to black-hot. It is possible to choose from a number of otheroptions.
Long Press
Pressing and holding the USER button displays the on-screen menu forprogramming the button. The menu can also be accessed by pressing the MENU
button and then scrolling down to the User Programmable Button entry.

SCENE Button
Short Press
A short press of the SCENE button cycles through four p automatic gain control(AGC) settings, which change the image gain and level settings:

Night RunningNight Docking

Day Running

Man Overboard•

Night Running•Night Docking•

Day Running•

Man Overboard

The MD-Series automatically adjusts to changing scene conditions to provide ahigh-contrast image that is optimized for most conditions. The p AGC settings foreach scene have been optimized to offer the most balance and high quality image
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You may like the way the Night Docking setting looks, even though you arerunning on open water during the daytime. Experiment with the different settings,
and find out for yourself which settings works best in different conditions.
Long Press
Not used with the MD-Series camera.

COLOR Button
Short Press
Pressing the COLOR button switches the thermal camera video display. The way
the button works depends on the setting of Enable (Disable) Color Thermal Video(see page 18).
•

When Color Thermal Video is disabled, pressing the COLOR button lets you
choose between white/black or red/black display options.

•

When Color Thermal Video is enabled, pressing the COLOR button cycles
through five p color palettes.

The default color scheme is white/black. Since the equipment is often used atnight in the darkness, some users may prefer the red-hot image to help preserve
the user’s night vision. Based on personal preferences, one of the other color
settings (or color palettes) may be chosen as a default.
Note: The USER button is configured to invert the video polarity setting by
default, so it changes the infrared imagery from white-hot (red-hot) to black-hot.
Long Press
Press and hold the COLOR button to calibrate the thermal camera, also called
flat field correction. This process can improve the quality of the thermal image byrecalibrating a more uniform output.

HOME Button
Short or Long Press
The Home button has no effect on the MD-Series camera. It is generally usedwith other FLIR cameras that have pan/tilt capability to return to the home
position.

Special Button Functions
It is possible to use combinations of buttons to perform a few additional lesscommon functions.
JCU
Occasionally it may be necessary to the JCU. Simultaneously pressing andholding the MENU and USER buttons causes the JCU to . Unplugging and42432-0010-00-10 Rev 100 — MD-Series Operator’s ManualOptional Joystick Control Unit (JCU)

plugging the Ethernet cable will also cause the JCU to lose power temporarily and. When it s, it will reacquire a network IP address and display connection progressmessages on the display.
Global Standby
Note: The MD-Series does not have a standby mode, so this option is only ofuse if you have other camera systems installed.
When the system is put into global standby, all cameras (that are capable ofstandby mode) and JCUs found on the network are placed in standby mode at thesame time. This function is used to properly shut down all cameras and JCUs
prior to removing power with the system breaker.
While this option can be selected from the JCU Power Menu, pressing andholding the SCENE, COLOR, and HOME buttons at the same time will also put
the system in standby mode.
Display JCU IP Address
If you press the COLOR button while pushing the puck, the IP address of the JCU
displays on the JCU screen.

Button Summary
Table 5.1 summarizes the action of each button on the JCU.
TABLE 5.1 Summary of Button Actions

ButtonActionCOLOR Short

Cycle through thermal color options

COLOR Long

Calibrate thermal camera

DIM Short

Change JCU illumination level

DIM Long

Display JCU Power Menu

HOME ShortNo effect

HOME Long

No effect

MENU Short

Display or exit menus

MENU Long

No effect

SCENE Short

Cycle through four p scenes

SCENE Long

No effect

USER Short

Invert Video Polarity (can be reprogrammed)

USER Long

Display User Programmable Button menu entry

MENU + USER

the JCU

HOME 4X

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ButtonActionSCENE + COLOR + HOME

Initiate global standby (only for non-MD-Series cameras
on network)

COLOR + Puck

Display JCU IP address

JCU Puck
The JCU puck functions like a joystick and can be moved left or right, forward
and back, and rotated in either direction. It can also be pushed in (like a mouseclick) or pulled out. The puck movement is translated to camera control signals,
to zoom in and out, or to freeze/unfreeze the video.
In addition to controlling the camera, you use the puck to navigate through theon-screen menus and select the options you want. Push the puck forward andback to move up and down in the menus and push the puck in (click) to select amenu item.

Zooming the Camera
By default, push the puck in and hold it 1 second to turn on 2X electronic zoomon the IR camera. Push and hold for 2 seconds for 4X zoom (M-625 model). Pull
up on the puck to return to 2X zoom and pull again to return to no zoom. The
screen icon changes to indicate the settings.
It is possible to change this so that you zoom in by twisting the puck clockwise(zoom in) or counterclockwise (zoom out).

Normal View

2X Zoom

4X ZoomFreezing an Image
To momentarily pause the IR video and freeze the current image on the screen,
double-click the puck (press it in twice quickly). The freeze icon displays. Any

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other action with the JCU (moving the puck or pushing a button) will unfreeze theimage.

JCU Display
The JCU display area generally shows the ID of the camera that the JCU isconnected to. It also shows various JCU status messages, and it shows thecountdown (3, 2, 1, 0) to access the Power Menu when the power button ispressed and held. The Power Menu displays on the LCD so it is possible tochoose various standby modes.
JCU powered on with backlit
display and buttons

See “JCU Power Menu” on page 46 for details about using this menu.

JCU Power Up and Connection to Camera
For installations that use a JCU, when the JCU receives power, an amber light on
the Power/DIM button will come on. When the Power/DIM button is pressed, theJCU will search for cameras on the network.
Troubleshooting Tip: If the JCU does not have power, it may be connected to a
Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch that has not been powered on, or it may beconnected to a network switch that does not provide PoE power.
The JCU LCD screen displays Starting, then Searching... When the lastused camera is found, the message changes to Connecting..., which
continues to flash until the connection process completes.
Important: Fully establishing a connection may take up to a minute. Please bepatient while the system verifies each component.
If this is the very first time the JCU has been used to connect to the camera, it isnecessary to first associate the JCU with the camera. See “Assign JCU” onpage 46 for how to do this. The Assign function can be used to choose a different
camera when using a single JCU to control multiple cameras. By default the JCU
connects to the last-used camera.
Troubleshooting Tip: if the JCU does not discover a camera, check to makesure the JCU and the camera are connected to each other over the network or
directly with a single cable.
When the camera is fully connected, the Connecting... message on the JCU
display is replaced by the camera name such as MD-625 K01234. This
information blinks briefly to indicate the connection is final, and then remains on
the screen to indicate an active camera/JCU connection. The camera will now
respond to the JCU buttons.

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The JCU is more sophisticated than many joystick devices; in fact it has its own
microprocessor and is capable of communicating with other IP devices on a
network. To aid in the control of the system, the JCU has an LCD display thatshows JCU messages, menu options, and general status information. The
various JCU functions are accessed from a set of menus, with each menu entry
selectable in the JCU display.
When the camera is powered on, pressing and holding the Power/DIM button
causes the JCU to display the Power Menu. Use the JCU puck to scroll up anddown within the menus (push forward and back or twist), and select an entry bypushing in (clicking) the puck or pushing it to the right or left. When the JCU is in
the Power Menu mode, the other JCU buttons such as HOME, COLOR, SCENE,
and USER are disabled.
In the JCU display, a down arrow (v) indicates it is possible to access additional
menu choices by moving the puck down or by rotating the puck clockwise. An up
arrow (^) indicates the last menu entry is displayed, and the other choices mustbe accessed by moving the puck up or by rotating the puck counterclockwise. A
double arrow indicates it is possible to move up or down in the menu.
The Power Menu displays the following menu options:Power Menu
Assign JCU
JCU Stndby
Camera Stndby
System Stndby
Global Stndby
Calibrate JCU
CancelPower Menu
Power Menu displays when you enter the menu. Use the puck to scroll down
through the other menu options. To exit the Power Menu, scroll down to theCancel entry and push the puck.

Assign JCU
Use the Assign JCU function to assign a JCU to a camera. When the Assign
JCU entry is selected, the display prompts the user with v Select Camera.
This indicates it is possible to scroll down with the puck to select a camera tocontrol. When the ID of the camera you want to use displays, press the puck to
select it. The camera ID will blink momentarily to indicate it has been selected.

JCU Stndby
When the JCU Stndby option is selected, the display momentarily shows
Goodbye and then the backlit controls and the display are turned off. The JCU

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buttons and puck will no longer control the camera. The Power/DIM button
remains backlit as long as power is supplied to the JCU. To power up the JCU
again, press and hold the Power/DIM button.

Camera Stndby
Note: The MD-Series camera does not have a standby state and will ignore any
standby commands from a JCU or other control point.
This option is not used with the MD-Series cameras. The Camera Stndby
option is used to put a camera (such as an M-Series) into the standby state.
The JCU display will prompt the user to select a camera to control.

System Stndby
When the System Stndby option is selected, both the JCU and the camera
associated with it (if other than an MD-Series) are placed in standby mode.

Global Stndby
When Global Stndby is selected, all discovered cameras and JCUs found on
the network are placed in standby mode (except for MD-Series cameras, which
do not support this option). This function is used to properly shut down allcameras (return to stow position) and JCUs prior to removing power with thesystem breaker.
Note: Global Stndby displays as an option only when multiple JCUs orcameras are found on the system.
Global standby can also be achieved by pressing and holding the SCENE,
COLOR, and HOME buttons in unison.

Calibrate JCU
Calibrate JCU is used to standardize the movements of the JCU puck. Thisfunction might be used, for example, if the camera responds at a different rate
when the puck is pushed left rather than right, or when the puck is twisted in one
direction compared to the other. The JCU display directs the user to move andtwist the puck in certain ways so the device can be calibrated.
After entering calibration mode, you will be instructed to move the puck to the
maximum extent possible in each direction separately. After that has been done,pressing the puck moves to the next step. For example, Rotate CW/CCW
requires rotating the puck clockwise to the full extent possible, and then rotating
counter clockwise to the full extent possible. When both directions are completed,press the puck to continue.

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CancelThe Cancel option causes the JCU to exit the Power Menu and return to its
normal state.

Changing the IP Address of the JCU
The JCU communicates through the Ethernet IP protocol just like the MD-Series
camera does. Each JCU is configured by default to obtain an IP address
dynamically from the system. Like the camera, the JCU can be discovered
automatically. Refer to the previous chapter for information about using UPnP.
On the JCU, the IP address is displayed by pressing the COLOR button and puckat the same time. The IP is displayed for 3 seconds and then the display returns
to the camera name or other the state it was in before the IP request was made.
On networks with specific requirements, you may need to assign the JCU a static
IP address.You do this using steps similar to the way you changed the camera IP
address:
1.

Determine the JCU IP address by pressing the COLOR button and puck at thesame time. The IP address displays on the JCU screen.

2.

Type the JCU IP address followed by “/index.html” into the address bar of thebrowser. For example: http://169.254.108.37/index.html.
The JCU control page displays, with a picture of the JCU.

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4.

Enter the new value you want to use in the IP field. The Network Mask should
fill in automatically (for example, 255.255.255.0).

5.

Click Save to save the changes and exit the control page.

When software updates become available, it is possible to use the Firmware
Update field to load the update to the camera. Contact the FLIR dealer where youpurchased the camera for additional information, or contact FLIR directly.

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MD-Series Reference
Information

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

Acronyms
Table 6.1 lists each acronym that is used in this manual and its meaning.
TABLE 6.1 Acronyms

Acronym/TermDefinition

AGC

Automatic Gain Control

ANSI

American National Standards InstituteAPI

Application Programming Interface

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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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

MFD

Multifunction display

NMEA

National Marine Electronics Association

NTSC

National Television System Committee

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

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List of Icons
Table 6.2 lists every icon that may display on the screen during various
operations, with a brief description of its meaning. Some icons display
permanently and some only display briefly. The display of some icons is affectedby settings on the Symbology Menu (see page 19).
TABLE 6.2 Video Display Icons

Icon

Name

Description

FreezeThe IR video has been momentarily paused. Movethe puck to resume the display. On the M-618CS
model, the DLTV video will also freeze.

JCU

Indicates a single JCU is connected to thecamera.

Multiple JCUs

Indicates more than one JCU is connected to thecamera.

PC

Indicates a PC or other wireless device such as asmartphone or an iPad on the network has aconnection with the camera. It is possible to use
the PC or device to control the camera.

Rearview Mode

Indicates camera is in rearview mode so thatimages are flipped horizontally.

Scene: Night Running

One of four p automatic gain control settings
optimized for use on the open water at night.

Scene: Night Docking

One of four p automatic gain control settings
optimized for use when the boat is docking at night.

Scene: Day Running

One of four p automatic gain control settings
optimized for use on the open water during the day.

Scene: Man Overboard

One of four p automatic gain control settings
optimized for providing visibility to small moving
objects.

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System Specifications
Table 6.3 lists details about physical characteristics, power usage, andenvironmental features of the MD-Series camera.
TABLE 6.3 Specifications

Physical Characteristics
Camera Size

5.2 cm (6 in) diameter, 17.8 cm (7 in) tall

Camera Weight

Under 1.4 kg (3 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)
3.17 cm (1.25 in) above platform including joystick

Joystick Weight.45 kg (1 lb)

Power
Camera Input PowerPower over Ethernet (PoE) per IEEE 802.3af

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

Consumption (camera and
FLIR PoE injector)<7.5W Nominal without heater<18 W Nominal with heater

Environmental

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Operating temperature
range–25° C to +55° C (–11° F to +131° F)

Storage temperature range–30º C to +70º C (–22º F to +158º F)

Automatic Window defrost

Standard (automatic at unit power-up)

Sand/dust

Mil-Std-810E

Automatic Window de-icing

Standard (automatic at unit power-up)

Water Ingress

IPX 6

Shock

15 g vertical, 9 g transverse

Vibration

IEC 60945; MIL-STD-810E

Lightening Protection

Standard

Salt Mist

IEC 60945

Wind

100 knot (115.2 mph)

EMI

IEC 60945

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Feature Comparison of MD-Series Models
The following table lists each MD-Series model and its supported features. Eachmodel is available in four variations, identified by a unique part number:•<9 hz thermal frame refresh rate (FPS), NTSC video format•

30 hz thermal frame refresh rate (FPS), NTSC video format•<9 hz thermal frame refresh rate (FPS), PAL video format•

25 hz thermal frame refresh rate (FPS), PAL video format

MD-324
with JCU
kit

MD-625
with JCU
kit

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NTSC

320 x 240

<9 Hz

24°

2x

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320 x 240

30 Hz

24°

2x

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320 x 256

<9 Hz

24°

2x

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PAL

320 x 256

25 Hz

24°

2x

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640 x 480

<9 Hz

25°

2x and 4x

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640 x 480

30 Hz

25°

2x and 4x

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PAL

640 x 512

<9 Hz

25°

2x and 4x

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640 x 512

25 Hz

25°

2x and 4x

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320 x 240

<9 Hz

24°

2x

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320 x 240

30 Hz

24°

2x

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320 x 256

<9 Hz

24°

2x

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PAL

320 x 256

25 Hz

24°

2x

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NTSC

640 x 480

<9 Hz

25°

2x and 4x

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640 x 480

30 Hz

25°

2x and 4x

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640 x 512

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25°

2x and 4x

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25°

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HFoV

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Thermal Frame
Refresh Rate

MD-324

Part Numbers

Thermal Video
Resolution

Model

Video
FormatNote: Different frame formats and rates are used in the US (NTSC, 320 x 240 @30 FPS) and other parts of the world, such as Europe and China (PAL, 320 x 256@ 25 FPS).

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Troubleshooting Tips
This section includes information that may help you with common issues that
may arise during operation of the MD-Series system.
Video not displayed on monitor
If the camera will not produce an image, check the video connection at thecamera and at the display. 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, besure the fuse is not blown.
Check the wiring at both the electrical panel. Ensure that the contacts are clean,
dry and free from corrosion. If maintenance on the wiring connection is required,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 the camera, or contact FLIR directly (contact information isprovided on the rear cover of this manual).
Cleaning
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 thecamera warranty.
The camera housing has a durable marine coating. Rinse the camera housingwith very low-pressure fresh water to keep it clean. If the front window of thecamera gets water spots, wipe it with a clean lens cloth folded in fourths anddampened with fresh water.
Noisy image
A noisy image is usually attributed to a cable problem—too long or inferior
quality—or the cable is picking up electromagnetic interference (EMI) fromanother device. Although coax cable has built-in losses, the longer the cable is or
the smaller the wire gauge/thickness, the more severe the losses become; andthe 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 corematerial, dielectric material and shield construction, among others and must be
carefully matched to the specific application. Moreover, the transmission
characteristics of the cable will be influenced by the physical environment
through which the cable is run and the method of installation. Use only highquality cable and ensure the cable is suitable to the marine environment.
Check cable connector terminations. Inferior quality connections may use
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Image too dark or too light
By default, the MD-Series thermal camera uses an automatic gain control (AGC)
setting that has proven to be superior for most applications. However, a specificenvironment may benefit from a different AGC setting. For example, a very cold
background (such as the sky) could cause the camera to use a wider temperature
range than appropriate. You should keep the ocean, and not the sky or the boat,as the predominant object in the image. Refer to “SCENE Button” on page 41 for
information about how to make adjustments to the image.
Performance varies with time of day
You may observe differences in the way the camera performs at different times ofthe day, due to the diurnal cycle of the sun. Recall that the camera produces animage based on temperature differences.
At certain times of the day, such as just before dawn, the objects in the image
scene may all be roughly the same temperature, compared to other times of theday. Compare this to imagery right after sunset, when objects in the image may
be radiating heat energy that has been absorbed during the day due to solar
loading. Greater temperature differences in the scene generally will allow thecamera to produce high-contrast imagery.
Performance may also be affected when objects in the scene are wet rather thandry, such as on a foggy day or in the early morning when everything may becoated with dew. Under these conditions, it may be difficult for the camera to show
the temperature the object itself, rather than of the water coating.
Eastern or Western exposure
While a boat is under way, the camera may inevitably end up pointing directly east
or west, and this may cause the sun to be in the field of view during certain
portions of the day. We do not recommend intentionally viewing the sun, but
looking at the sun will not permanently damage the sensor. 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 take some 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 time needed.
Image freezes momentarily
The camera has a feature that lets you momentarily freeze the image. How you
do this depends on the device you are using to control the camera. When an
image is frozen, a snowflake image icon appears on the screen. Any other action
with the control device will unfreeze the image.
By design, the camera image will freeze momentarily on a periodic basis during
the flat field correction (FFC) cycle. A shutter activates inside the camera andprovides a target of uniform temperature, allowing the camera to correct for

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ambient temperature changes and provide the best possible image. Just prior to
the FFC, a small green square will appear in the upper left corner of the screen.
Note: If you have a JCU, pressing and holding the COLOR button causes thethermal camera to do an FFC operation.
Multiple Cameras and/or JCUs on a single network
It is possible to configure the system with multiple cameras and multiple JCUs on
the same network. More than one JCU can be used to control a given camera.
The camera will respond to commands from both JCUs in the order thecommands are received across the network. Unpredictable behavior may result
from users sending conflicting commands from separate JCUs (for example, oneuser selects white hot and the other selects black hot). In general, the camera will
respond to the last command received and there is no way to set priority, giventhat IP networks use a “best effort” delivery protocol.
Note: This behavior is true only of JCUs. If you are using the Web interface tocontrol the camera with a browser on a PC or smartphone, a message displays
prompting you to release control before the other Web device assumes it.

On Screen Messages
In some circumstances, a status or alert message may appear on the video
screen. This section describes the messages and the appropriate actions that
may be necessary.
Loading, please wait…
Indicates the camera has power and is booting up. No action is needed; themessage will be removed when camera is ready for operation. Refer to Chapter
2, "MD-Series System Startup," on page 13 for more information.
Reconnect network, now...
Indicates the camera has detected a loopback termination on the Ethernet RJ45
connector and has reverted to the Factory Default network settings. Remove the
Ethernet RJ45 loopback termination adapter. The camera will then continue thestartup process under the Factory Default network configuration (with DHCP
dynamic IP addressing).
No Network…
Indicates the camera has lost connection with a previously available network.
Normally, when the camera is on a network, the IP address of the camera
displays. If the network connection is interrupted, this message displays instead.

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Restoring the Factory Network Settings
In some cases, it may be necessary to restore the network settings of the camera
to the original factory settings. At each power up, the system transmits a packet
and then checks to determine if that same packet has been received. Detection of
the received packet indicates the camera has a custom loopback connector
installed on its Ethernet interface. The detection of the loopback packet cues thecamera to restore factory defaults and to revert to the same configuration andbehavior as when the camera left the factory.
The following table describes the loopback connector.
Pin #SignalTied to pin #1

Transmit +3

2

Transmit -6

3

Receive +1

4

UnusedN/A

5

UnusedN/A

6

Receive -2

7

UnusedN/A

8

UnusedN/AThe RJ45 loopback termination ties pin 1 to pin 3, and pin 2 to pin 6. The otherpins are not connected.

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