User’s manual
FLIR A400/A500/A700
seriesImportant note
Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all instructions, warnings, cautions, and legal disclaimers.
Důležitá poznámkaPřed použitím zařízení si přečtěte veškeré pokyny, upozornění, varování a vyvázání se ze záruky, ujistěte se, že jim rozumíte, a řiďte
se jimi.
Vigtig meddelelse
Før du betjener enheden, skal du du læse, forstå og følge alle anvisninger, advarsler, sikkerhedsforanstaltninger og
ansvarsfraskrivelser.
Wichtiger Hinweis
Bevor Sie das Gerät in Betrieb nehmen, lesen, verstehen und befolgen Sie unbedingt alle Anweisungen, Warnungen,Vorsichtshinweise und HaftungsausschlüsseΣημαντική σημείωση
Πριν από τη λειτουργία της συσκευής, πρέπει να διαβάσετε, να κατανοήσετε και να ακολουθήσετε όλες τις οδηγίες,προειδοποιήσεις, προφυλάξεις και νομικές αποποιήσεις.
Nota importante
Antes de usar el dispositivo, debe leer, comprender y seguir toda la información sobre instrucciones, advertencias, precauciones yrenuncias de responsabilidad.
Tärkeä huomautus
Ennen laitteen käyttämistä on luettava ja ymmärrettävä kaikki ohjeet, vakavat varoitukset, varoitukset ja lakitiedotteet sekä
noudatettava niitä.
Remarque importante
Avant d'utiliser l'appareil, vous devez lire, comprendre et suivre l'ensemble des instructions, avertissements, mises en garde etclauses légales de non-responsabilité.
Fontos megjegyzés
Az eszköz használata előtt figyelmesen olvassa el és tartsa be az összes utasítást, figyelmeztetést, óvintézkedést és joginyilatkozatot.
Nota importantePrima di utilizzare il dispositivo, è importante leggere, capire e seguire tutte le istruzioni, avvertenze, precauzioni ed esclusioni diresponsabilità legali.
重要な注意デバイスをご使用になる前に、あらゆる指示、警告、注意事項、および免責条項をお読み頂き、その内容を理解して従ってください。
중요한 참고 사항장치를 작동하기 전에 반드시 다음의 사용 설명서와 경고, 주의사항, 법적 책임제한을 읽고 이해하며 따라야 합니다.
ViktigFør du bruker enheten, må du lese, forstå og følge instruksjoner, advarsler og informasjon om ansvarsfraskrivelse.
Belangrijke opmerking
Zorg ervoor dat u, voordat u het apparaat gaat gebruiken, alle instructies, waarschuwingen en juridische informatie hebt
doorgelezen en begrepen, en dat u deze opvolgt en in acht neemt.
Ważna uwaga
Przed rozpoczęciem korzystania z urządzenia należy koniecznie zapoznać się z wszystkimi instrukcjami, ostrzeżeniami,
przestrogami i uwagami prawnymi. Należy zawsze postępować zgodnie z zaleceniami tam zawartymi.
Nota importante
Antes de utilizar o dispositivo, deverá proceder à leitura e compreensão de todos os avisos, precauções, instruções e isenções deresponsabilidade legal e assegurar-se do seu cumprimento.
Важное примечаниеДо того, как пользоваться устройством, вам необходимо прочитать и понять все предупреждения, предостережения июридические ограничения ответственности и следовать им.
Viktig information
Innan du använder enheten måste du läsa, förstå och följa alla anvisningar, varningar, försiktighetsåtgärder och
ansvarsfriskrivningar.
Önemli not
Cihazı çalıştırmadan önce tüm talimatları, uyarıları, ikazları ve yasal açıklamaları okumalı, anlamalı ve bunlara uymalısınız.
重要注意事项
在操作设备之前，您必须阅读、理解并遵循所有说明、警告、注意事项和法律免责声明。
重要注意事項操作裝置之前，您務必閱讀、了解並遵循所有說明、警告、注意事項與法律免責聲明。

Table of contents

1

Disclaimers ......................................................................................1
1.1
Legal disclaimer ....................................................................... 1
1.2
U.S. Government Regulations...................................................... 1
1.3
Patents ................................................................................... 1
1.4
Quality assurance ..................................................................... 1
1.5
Third-party licenses................................................................... 1
1.6
Usage statistics ........................................................................ 1
1.7
Copyright ................................................................................ 1

2

Safety information .............................................................................2

3

Notice to user ...................................................................................4
3.1
Register your camera................................................................. 4
3.2
Calibration............................................................................... 4
3.3
Accuracy ................................................................................ 4
3.4
Disposal of electronic waste ........................................................ 4
3.5
Training .................................................................................. 4
3.6
Documentation updates ............................................................. 5
3.7
Important note about this manual.................................................. 5
3.8
Note about authoritative versions.................................................. 5

4

Customer help ..................................................................................6
4.1
General .................................................................................. 6
4.2
Submitting a question ................................................................ 6
4.3
Downloads .............................................................................. 6

5

Introduction ......................................................................................7
5.1
Example system overviews ......................................................... 8
5.1.1 Early fire detection.......................................................... 8
5.1.2 Quality assurance ........................................................ 10
5.1.3 Condition monitoring ..................................................... 11
5.1.4 Research & development ............................................... 12

6

Camera parts .................................................................................. 13

7

Camera installation.......................................................................... 14

8

Mechanical installation .................................................................... 15

9

RTSP Streams ................................................................................. 16

10

Camera web interface ...................................................................... 17
10.1
Supported browsers ................................................................ 17
10.2
Login.................................................................................... 17
10.3
Navigation............................................................................. 17
10.4
Camera tab ........................................................................... 18
10.4.1 Working with measurement tools ..................................... 18
10.4.2 Working with alarms...................................................... 2210.4.3 Changing object parameters........................................... 24
10.4.4 Working with image modes............................................. 25
10.4.5 Colorizing the image ..................................................... 26
10.4.6 Auto-adjust region ........................................................ 28
10.4.7 Calibrating the camera .................................................. 28
10.4.8 Using the camera lamp.................................................. 29
10.4.9 Changing the temperature range ..................................... 29
10.4.10 Adjusting the temperature scale ...................................... 29
10.4.11 Flipping the image ........................................................ 30
10.4.12 Full screen view ........................................................... 30
10.4.13 Saving a snapshot ........................................................ 30
10.4.14 Pausing the live image stream......................................... 31
10.4.15 Hiding the overlay graphics ............................................ 31
10.4.16 Camera presets ........................................................... 31
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10.7

10.5.1 Firewall ...................................................................... 31
10.5.2 SSL certificates ........................................................... 31
10.5.3 Services..................................................................... 31
10.5.4 Web protocols ............................................................. 32
10.5.5 User management........................................................ 32
10.5.6 Regional settings ......................................................... 32
10.5.7 Network settings .......................................................... 33
10.5.8 System and firmware .................................................... 33
10.5.9 SNMP settings............................................................. 34
10.5.10 Multicast settings ......................................................... 34
Settings tab ........................................................................... 34
10.6.1 General settings........................................................... 34
10.6.2 Alarm recipients ........................................................... 35
10.6.3 Scheduler................................................................... 35
10.6.4 MQTT........................................................................ 36
10.6.5 Modbus ..................................................................... 36
Library tab............................................................................. 37
10.7.1 Managing images......................................................... 37
10.7.2 Managing videos.......................................................... 37
10.7.3 Managing logs............................................................. 38

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Pin configurations ........................................................................... 39
11.1
Ethernet connector and cable .................................................... 39
11.2
Power/Digital I/O connector and cable ......................................... 40
11.3
RS232/RS485 connector.......................................................... 41

12

A-series connection board................................................................ 42
12.1
Connection examples .............................................................. 44

13

Software supported by FLIR A400/A500/A700 series cameras .............. 50

14

Mechanical drawings ....................................................................... 51

15

EU Declaration of conformity ............................................................ 55

16

Indicator LEDs and factory reset button ............................................. 57
16.1
Power/error indicator LED and factory reset button ......................... 57
16.2
Power/error indicator LED and power modes ................................ 57
16.3
Wired Ethernet connection........................................................ 57

17

Cleaning the camera ........................................................................ 58
17.1
Camera housing, cables, and other items..................................... 58
17.2
Infrared lens .......................................................................... 58

18

About calibration............................................................................. 59
18.1
Introduction ........................................................................... 59
18.2
Definition—what is calibration? .................................................. 59
18.3
Camera calibration at FLIR Systems ........................................... 59
18.4
The differences between a calibration performed by a user andthat performed directly at FLIR Systems....................................... 60
18.5
Calibration, verification and adjustment........................................ 60
18.6
Non-uniformity correction.......................................................... 61
18.7
Thermal image adjustment (thermal tuning) .................................. 61

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About FLIR Systems ........................................................................ 62
19.1
More than just an infrared camera .............................................. 63
19.2
Sharing our knowledge ............................................................ 63
19.3
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Disclaimers

1.1 Legal disclaimer
For warranty terms, refer to https://www.flir.com/warranty.
1.2 U.S. Government Regulations
This product may be subject to U.S. Export Regulations. Send any inquiries to exportquestions@flir.com.
1.3 Patents
This product is protected by patents, design patents, patents pending, or design patents
pending. Refer to the FLIR Systems’ patent registry:
https://www.flir.com/patentnotices
1.4 Quality assurance
The Quality Management System under which these products are developed and manufactured has been certified in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard.
FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development; therefore we reserve
the right to make changes and improvements on any of the products without prior notice.
1.5 Third-party licenses
Information about third-party licenses is available in the user interface of the product.
1.6 Usage statistics
FLIR Systems reserves the right to gather anonymous usage statistics to help maintainand improve the quality of our software and services.
1.7 Copyright© 2021 FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of the software including source code may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any
language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems.
The documentation must not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced,
translated or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent, in writing, from FLIR Systems.
Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks ortrademarks of FLIR Systems and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, trade names
or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective owners.

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Safety information

WARNING
Applicability: Class B digital devices.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:••••

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING

Applicability: Digital devices subject to 15.19/RSS-GEN.
NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1.
2.

this device may not cause harmful interference, andthis device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
WARNING

Applicability: Digital devices subject to 15.21.
NOTICE: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by FLIR Systems
may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
WARNING
Applicability: Digital devices subject to 2.1091/2.1093/KDB 447498/RSS-102.
Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information: The radiated output power of the device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
WARNING
Do not use screws that are too long. The depth of the holes in the camera is 4.0 mm (0.16 in) and 5.5
mm (0.22 in), see 14 Mechanical drawings, page 51. Damage to the camera will occur if you use screws
that are too long.
CAUTION
Do not point the infrared camera (with or without the lens cover) at strong energy sources, for example,
devices that cause laser radiation, or the sun. This can have an unwanted effect on the accuracy of thecamera. It can also cause damage to the detector in the camera.
CAUTION
Do not use the camera in ambient temperatures higher than +40°C (+122°F), unless other informationis specified in the user documentation or technical data. High temperatures can cause damage to thecamera.
CAUTION
The surface of the camera becomes hot. Use protective equipment when handling the camera in ambient temperatures higher than +40°C (+122°F).

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CAUTION
Do not apply solvents or equivalent liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items. For cleaning, referto 17 Cleaning the camera.
CAUTION
Do not use too much force when you clean the infrared lens. Damage to the infrared lens or to the antireflective coating of the lens can occur. For cleaning, refer to 17 Cleaning the camera.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras where you can remove the lens and expose the infrared detector.
Do not use compressed air of lower quality than “Process air” when you remove dust from the detector.
Air of lower quality than “Process air” can contain high levels of contaminants. Damage to the detector
can occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with an automatic shutter that can be disabled.
Do not disable the automatic shutter in the camera for a long time period (a maximum of 30 minutes istypical). This can have an unwanted effect on the accuracy of the camera.
CAUTION
Do not look into the camera torch LED when you operate it. Injury to your eyes and skin can occur.

Note The encapsulation rating is only applicable when all the openings on the camera
are sealed with their correct covers, hatches, or caps. This includes the compartments
for data storage, batteries, and connectors.

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Notice to user

3.1

Register your camera

Register your camera to receive an extended warranty and other related benefits.
To register the camera, go to www.flir.com/register.
To access the registration form, you must log in to your FLIR account or sign up for a new
account.
You will also need the serial number of your camera, which is available on the calibration
certificate. You can also find the serial number by doing one of the following:• Power off the camera. Carefully remove the lens without touching the detector window.
A label with the serial number is available on the camera body under the lens.
• Log in to the camera web interface. Navigate to Administration > System and firmware.
The serial number is available in the right pane.

3.2

Calibration

FLIR Systems recommends that you verify your calibration yearly. You can verify the calibration yourself or with the help of a FLIR Systems Partner. If preferred, FLIR Systems offers a calibration, adjustment, and general maintenance service.

3.3

Accuracy

For very accurate results, we recommend that you wait 5 minutes after you have started
the camera before measuring a temperature.

3.4

Disposal of electronic waste

Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and substances that may be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment
when waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is not handled correctly.
Equipment marked with the below crossed-out wheeled bin is electrical and electronicequipment. The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic equipment should not be discarded together with unseparated household waste,
but must be collected separately.
For this purpose all local authorities have established collection schemes under which
residents can dispose waste electrical and electronic equipment at a recycling centre orother collection points, or WEEE will be collected directly from households. More detailed information is available from the technical administration of the relevant local
authority.

3.5

Training

For training resources and courses, go to http://www.flir.com/support-center/training.

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3.6

Documentation updates

Our manuals are updated several times per year, and we also issue product-critical notifications of changes on a regular basis.
To access the latest manuals, translations of manuals, and notifications, go to the Download tab at:
http://support.flir.com
In the download area you will also find the latest releases of manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our historical and obsolete products.

3.7

Important note about this manual

FLIR Systems issues generic manuals that cover several cameras within a model line.
This means that this manual may contain descriptions and explanations that do not apply
to your particular camera model.

3.8

Note about authoritative versions

The authoritative version of this publication is English. In the event of divergences due totranslation errors, the English text has precedence. Any late changes are first implemented in English.

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Customer help

4.1

General

Do not hesitate to contact our Customer Support Center if you experience problems or
have any questions.
For customer help, go to http://support.flir.com.

4.2

Submitting a question

To submit a question to the customer help team, you must be a registered user. It only
takes a few minutes to register online. If you only want to search the knowledgebase forexisting questions and answers, you do not need to be a registered user.
When you want to submit a question, make sure that you have the following information
to hand:• The camera model.
• The camera serial number.
• The communication protocol, or method, between the camera and your device (e.g.,
SD card reader, HDMI, Ethernet, USB, or FireWire).
• Device type (PC/Mac/iPhone/iPad/Android device, etc.).
• Version of any programs from FLIR Systems.
• Full name, publication number, and revision number of the manual.

4.3

Downloads

On the customer help site you can also download the following, when applicable for the
product:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Firmware updates for your infrared camera.
Program updates for your PC/Mac software.
Freeware and evaluation versions of PC/Mac software.
User documentation for current, obsolete, and historical products.
Mechanical drawings (in *.dxf and *.pdf format).
CAD data models (in *.stp format).
Application examples.
Technical datasheets.

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Introduction

The Smart Sensor and Image Streaming cameras of the FLIR A400/A500/A700 series
offer unmatched power and flexibility to tailor effective thermal monitoring that improves
quality, productivity, maintenance, and safety.
• The Smart Sensor cameras analyze the images and then deliver a result to the user.
Use Modbus TCP, Ethernet /IP, or ONVIF to integrate the cameras into industrial systems (HMI/SCADA, VMS, NVR), or use the REST API to transfer data from the camera to a web interface or to an application on the internet.
• The Image Streaming cameras deliver images with all related information to a computer where the user can analyze the images and then decide what to do next.
Use the GigE Vision and GeniCam compatibility to integrate the cameras into yourown system.
Typical applications where the Smart Sensor and Image Streaming cameras of the FLIR
A400/A500/A700 series can be used are:
• Early fire detection• Quality assurance• Condition monitoring
For system installation examples, see 5.1 Example system overviews, page 8.

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5.1

Example system overviews

5.1.1 Early fire detection

MQTT

Figure 5.1 Hot spot detection, self-combustible material on conveyor belt

1. Coal mine conveyor belt.
2. FLIR A400/A500/A700 Smart Sensor camera.
3. Ethernet connector, X-coded.
4. Power I/O connector, A-coded.
5. Digital output to a programmable logic controller (PLC).
6. Separate DIN rail power supply for galvanic isolation (18–56 V DC).
7. Laptop used for set up of the camera using the web interface.
8. Ethernet switch.
9. MQTT output connected to a third-party cloud service.
10. Example thermal image.

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ONVIF

TCP

WAN
REST API

Figure 5.2 Hot spot detection, self-combustible material in storage areas

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Computer running VMS or HMI/SCADA software.
CAT-6 Ethernet cable.
Industrial Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch.
FLIR A400/A500/A700 Smart Sensor cameras.
Industrial process to be monitored, e.g. a coal pile.
Example of thermal image.
WAN connection to third party cloud service.

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5.1.2 Quality assurance

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Figure 5.3 Checking hot glue on cardboard boxes

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Computer running custom-made software.
CAT-6 Ethernet cables.
Industrial Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches with fiber-optic posts.
Fiber-optic cable.
FLIR A400/A500/A700 Image Streaming cameras.
Industrial process to be monitored, e.g. items on a conveyor belt.
Example of thermal image.

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5.1.3 Condition monitoring

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Figure 5.4 24/7 monitoring of critical assets

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Computer running custom-made software.
CAT 6 Ethernet cable.
Industrial power over Ethernet (PoE) switch.
FLIR A400/A500/A700 Image Streaming cameras.
Industrial process to be monitored, e.g., a gasifier.
Example thermal image.

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5.1.4 Research & development
1

2

4

3

Figure 5.5 Checking heat dissipation on PCB during development

1.
2.
3.
4.

Computer running FLIR science software, e.g., FLIR Research Studio.
CAT 6 Ethernet cable.
Laboratory setup with a FLIR A400/A500/A700 Advanced Image Streaming camera.
Example thermal image.

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Camera parts

Figure 6.1 View from the rear

Figure 6.2 View from the front

1. Power/error indicator LED (blue/red).
For details, see section 16 Indicator LEDs and factory reset button, page 57.
2. Ethernet communication indicator LED (green).
3. Ethernet/PoE connector, X-coded.
4. Power-I/O connector, A-coded.
5. Antenna.
6. RS232/485 connector, A-coded.
7. Factory reset button.
8. Infrared sensor.
9. Visual camera.
10. LED lamps.

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Camera installation

Prior to installing the camera, the recommendation is to set it up on an existing networkwith a DHCP server, and then use the FLIR IP Config software to detect the camera onthat network. The FLIR IP Config scans for cameras automatically and you can identify
your camera by the MAC address printed on a label on the back of the camera. The camera is then configured from a web browser.
Note

Use the latest version of FLIR IP Config.

You can power the camera by using either the Power-I/O connector (18–56 V DC) or the
Ethernet/Power over Ethernet (PoE) connector (36–56 V DC) of the camera. See Figure
6.1 View from the rear, page 13 and 11 Pin configurations, page 39.
To install the camera, follow this procedure:
1. On the computer to be used for managing the camera, download FLIR IP Config fromhttp://support.flir.com, and then install it.
2. Connect the camera to power and the network. Do one of the following:a. Connect the power cable between the camera and a power source (for pin configurations, refer to the user manual of the FLIR A400/A500/A700 series). Connect
the network cable to the camera, and then either directly to the computer or to an
Ethernet switch on the same network as the computer.
b. Connect the PoE cable to the camera, and then to a PoE switch on the same network as the computer.
3. The camera is set to use DHCP. On the computer, use FLIR IP Config to identify thecamera on the network, and change the IP settings if necessary.
4. On the computer, do one of the following:a. Double-click on the camera in FLIR IP Config.
b. Type the IP address of your camera into the address bar of a web browser.
This displays the login view.
5. Log in using the username and password available on the camera calibration certificate. This displays the web interface of the camera.
6. Use the web interface to configure the camera. For Smart Sensor cameras, use the
web interface to also add measurements and set alarms. For Image Streaming cameras, use a GigE Vision SDK to control the camera and receive a radiometric image
stream.

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Mechanical installation

The camera unit has been designed to allow it to be mounted in any position. It has
mounting interfaces on all sides, but not on front or back. For details, see 14 Mechanicaldrawings, page 51.
WARNING
Do not use screws that are too long. Damage to the camera will occur if you use screws that are toolong.

The camera generates a considerable amount of heat during operation. This is normal.
In order to transfer this heat, it is recommended that the camera is mounted on a bracket
or heat sink made of a material with a high capacity to transfer heat, e.g., aluminum. The
use of a cooling bracket or a heat sink is also strongly recommended in order to minimize
the temperature drift of the infrared detector in the camera.
For further information regarding mounting recommendations, contact FLIR Systems.

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RTSP Streams

It is possible to establish streaming sessions with the Smart Sensor, the Advanced Smart
Sensor, and the Advanced Image Streaming cameras of the FLIR A400/A500/A700
series.
The following URLs can be used:
•
•
•
•
•
•

rtsp://<IP>/avc/
rtsp://<IP>/mpeg4/
rtsp://<IP>/mjpg/
rtsp://<IP>/avc/ch1
rtsp://<IP>/mpeg4/ch1
rtsp://<IP>/mjpg/ch1

The section after IP address refers to the encoding:• /avc = H264 encoding• /mpeg4 = MPEG4 encoding• /mjpg = Motion JPEG encoding
The section after the encoding refers to the source, which can be either / or /ch1:• / will start a streaming session giving you the identical video as seen in the web interface. This can be IR, visual, MSX, or FSX, and the feed is 640 x 480 pixels.
Add the &overlay=off argument in the URL to receive a feed without overlay.
• /ch1 will start a streaming session giving you the uncropped visual image at 1280 x
960 pixels.
A radiometric 16-bit stream is also available for software supporting it.

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10.1 Supported browsers
The camera web interface supports the following browsers and versions:• Google Chrome 77 and higher,• Microsoft Edge 17 and higher,• Mozilla Firefox 69 and higher.
Note

Microsoft Internet Explorer is not supported.

10.2 LoginLog in to the camera web interface by using the IP address of your camera.
Follow this procedure:
1. Do one of the following:a. Identify your camera by the MAC address (printed on the back of the camera) in
FLIR IP Config, and then double-click it.
b. Type the IP address of your camera into the address bar of a web browser.
This displays the login view.
2. When logging in for the first time, log in with the username admin and the default administrator password provided by FLIR (available on the camera calibration
certificate).
Note• The users viewer and user are disabled by default, but can be enabled by an admin
user.
• It is possible for several users of the type viewer and user to log in to the camera at
the same time. Any changes to the settings and adjustments to an image made by
one user will be seen by the other logged in users.
• If you are logged in as an admin user, you will be logged out if another admin logs in.

10.3 Navigation
This image shows what the camera web interface looks like when you have logged in.
Note Depending on the size of the camera web interface window, the layout may bedifferent.

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1. Tabs
Available tabs depend on user type;• An admin sees the Camera, Administration, Settings, and Library tabs.
• A user sees the Camera, Settings, and Library tabs.
• A viewer sees the Camera tab.
2. Live image
This is where the live image is presented of what the camera is currently targeting.
3. Toolbar
The toolbar options are grouped into the following categories;••••

Measurement tools
Data presentation modes
Calibration tools
View modes

4. Active measurements
Any measurement tools added to the image are displayed and managed from here.

10.4 Camera tab
The Camera tab is the default tab after logging in. Here it is possible to view the live image stream from the camera, make measurements, set alarms, take snapshots, calibrate
the camera, manage image settings, etc.
Note Available functionality depends on the type of your FLIR camera; Image Streaming camera or Smart Sensor camera.
10.4.1

Working with measurement tools

To measure a temperature, you can use one or more measurement tools, e.g., a spot, abox, or a delta. The measurement tools are labeled with a number for identification, according to the order of their creation. Added measurement tools show up in the Active
measurements section, where the they can be managed and where the measured temperatures are displayed.
Note

Measurement tools are not available in Image Streaming cameras.

10.4.1.1

Spot

A spot measurement tool shows the temperature of a specific spot in the image. It is possible to add up to ten spots.
To add a spot measurement tool, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the Measurement tools section, click Spot.
2. In the image, click to insert the spot. The tool is labeled with a number, and it is also
displayed in the Active measurements section.
3. To move the tool, click and hold the tool label in the image, and then move it into
position.
4. To configure Settings for the tool, clicknext to the tool in the Active measurements section. This displays the Settings dialog box.
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.

To change the label of the tool, change the Spot name.
Use the Autofocus range option to set autofocus on the tool.
To set local parameters for the tool, see section 10.4.3.2 Local parameters,
page 25.

5. To associate an alarm with the tool, see section 10.4.2 Working with alarms, page 22.
6. To remove the tool, click Settings
next to the tool in the Active measurements
section, and then click Delete measurement.

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10.4.1.2

Box

A box measurement tool can show the minimum temperature, the maximum temperature,and the average temperature within a selected area of the image. It is possible to haveup to ten boxes and masks at the same time.
To add a box measurement tool, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the Measurement tools section, click Box.
2. In the image, click and then draw a box of a desired size. The tool is labeled with anumber, and it is also displayed in the Active measurements section.
3. To move the tool, click and hold the tool label in the image, and then move it into
position.
4. To resize the tool, click and hold one of the corners of the box in the image, and thenmove it to the desired size and shape.
5. To configure Settings for the tool, clicknext to the tool in the Active measurements section. This displays the Settings dialog box.
5.1.
5.2.
5.3.
5.4.

5.5.

5.6.

To change the label of the tool, change the Box name.
To select what measurement results to display, use the Maximum, Minimum,and Average check boxes.
Use the Local options to set autofocus on the tool.
Use the Local options to adjust the temperature scale according to the temperatures of the tool. For more information, see section 10.4.10 Adjusting thetemperature scale, page 29.
To display how much of the tool is covered by an isotherm, select the Isocheck box. This setting is only applicable if you have selected a color alarm(isotherm). For more information, see section 10.4.5.2 Isotherms, page 27.
To set local parameters for the tool, see section 10.4.3.2 Local parameters,
page 25.

6. To associate an alarm with the tool, see section 10.4.2 Working with alarms, page 22.
7. To remove the tool, click Settings
next to the tool in the Active measurements
section, and then click Delete measurement.
10.4.1.3

Measurement mask

Use the measurement mask tool to capture and measure more complex shapes in theimage, for example the outlines of an electrical switch. It is possible to have up to tenmasks and boxes at the same time. Note that one mask can contain one or several different shapes. However, only one Maximum, one Minimum, and one Average temperature
will be displayed for the mask.
To add a measurement mask tool, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the Measurement tools section, click Measurement mask.
2. In the image, click to insert the starting point of the mask. Move the pointer and click
to insert the next point. Continue until you have the captured the desired shape. Finish by clicking the starting point. The tool is labeled with a number, and it is also displayed in the Active measurements section.

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3. To configure Settings for the tool, clicknext to the tool in the Active measurements section. This displays the Settings dialog box.
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.

3.5.

3.6.
3.7.

To change the label of the tool, change the Mask name.
To select what measurement results to display, use the Maximum, Minimum,and Average check boxes.
Use the Local options to set autofocus on the tool.
Use the Local options to adjust the temperature scale according to the temperatures of the tool. For more information, see section 10.4.10 Adjusting thetemperature scale, page 29.
To display how much of the tool is covered by an isotherm, select the Isocheck box. This setting is only applicable if you have selected a color alarm(isotherm). For more information, see section 10.4.5.2 Isotherms, page 27.
To add another shape to the tool, click Draw and then draw the shape.
To set local parameters for the tool, see section 10.4.3.2 Local parameters,
page 25.

4. To associate an alarm with the tool, see section 10.4.2 Working with alarms, page 22.
5. To remove the tool, click Settings
next to the tool in the Active measurements
section, and then click Delete measurement.
10.4.1.4

Line

A line measurement tool shows the temperature along a specific line in the image. It is
possible to add two lines.
To add a line measurement tool, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the Measurement tools section, click Line.
2. In the image, click a starting point and then draw the line to the desired length. The
tool is labeled with a number, and it is also displayed in the Active measurements
section.
3. To move the tool, click and hold the tool label in the image, and then move it into
position.
4. To change the length of the tool, click one of the end points, and then move it to thedesired length.
5. To configure Settings for the tool, clicknext to the tool in the Active measurements section. This displays the Settings dialog box.
5.1.
5.2.
5.3.
5.4.

5.5.
5.6.

To change the label of the tool, change the Line name.
To select what measurement results to display, use the Maximum, Minimum,and Average check boxes.
Use the Local options to set autofocus on the tool.
Use the Local options to adjust the temperature scale according to the temperatures of the tool. For more information, see section 10.4.10 Adjusting thetemperature scale, page 29.
To set local parameters for the tool, see section 10.4.3.2 Local parameters,
page 25.
To add a temperature graph under the live image representing the tool, click
the Display temperature graph check box.

6. To associate an alarm with the tool, see section 10.4.2 Working with alarms, page 22.
7. To remove the tool, click Settings
next to the tool in the Active measurements
section, and then click Delete measurement.
10.4.1.5

Polyline

A polyline measurement tool can show the minimum temperature, the maximum temperature, and the average temperature within a polyline drawn on the image. It is possible to
add one polyline.

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To add a polyline measurement tool, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the Measurement tools section, click Polyline.
2. In the image, click to insert the starting point of the polyline. Move the pointer andclick to insert the next point. Continue until you have the desired shape. Finish byclicking Confirm. The tool is labeled with a number, and it is also displayed in the Active measurements section.
3. To move the tool, click and hold the tool label in the image, and then move it into
position.
4. To configure Settings for the tool, clicknext to the tool in the Active measurements section. This displays the Settings dialog box.
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
4.4.

4.5.
4.6.

To change the label of the tool, change the Polyline name.
To select what measurement results to display, use the Maximum, Minimum,and Average check boxes.
Use the Local options to set autofocus on the tool.
Use the Local options to adjust the temperature scale according to the temperatures of the tool. For more information, see section 10.4.10 Adjusting thetemperature scale, page 29.
To set local parameters for the tool, see section 10.4.3.2 Local parameters,
page 25.
To add a temperature graph of the tool under the live image, click the Display
temperature graph check box.

5. To associate an alarm with the tool, see section 10.4.2 Working with alarms, page 22.
6. To remove the tool, click Settings
next to the tool in the Active measurements
section, and then click Delete measurement.
10.4.1.6

Delta

Use the delta measurement tool to calculate the difference between two measurement
results, or between a measurement result and a fixed temperature (reference
temperature).
To add a delta measurement tool, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the Measurement tools section, click Delta. The tool is displayed in the Active measurements section.
2. In the Active measurements section, click Settings. The Delta settings dialog
box appears.
3. To change the label of the tool, change the Delta name.
4. In the Variable 1 and Variable 2 lists, select the measurement results you want to use
in the calculation.
5. Click Save changes.
10.4.1.7

Reference temperature

The reference temperature can be used as a value which the measured values can becompared with.
To add a reference temperature, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the Measurement tools section, click Reference temperature.
The tool is displayed in the Active measurements section.
2. In the Active measurements section, click Settings. The Reference temperature dialog box appears.
3. To change the label, change the Reftemp name.
4. In the Value box, type the temperature to be used as reference.
5. Click Save changes.

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10.4.2Working with alarms

You can make the camera trigger an alarm when certain conditions are met. An alarm
can be triggered by several different sources, such as a measurement result in the image, a digital input, or an internal temperature sensor.
When an alarm is triggered, the camera can perform one or more tasks, e.g. save an image or video sequence to camera memory, or send the image/video by e-mail to predefined recipients or to an FTP site. The camera can also further trigger a variety of
external devices, using the digital output.
All active alarms are listed in the Active alarms section. A triggered alarm turns red in the
Active alarms section. Also, the label of the measurement tool in the image turns red.
Note

Alarms are not available in Image Streaming cameras.

10.4.2.1

Setting an alarm based on a measurement result

To configure an alarm based on the measurement result from a spot, box, or delta measurement tool, follow this procedure:
1. In the Active Measurements section, click the plus sign under Add alarm next to themeasurement result to be used for the alarm. The Add alarm dialog box appears.
2. In the Alarm label section, type an Alarm name.
3. In the Trigger section, select the Condition and temperatures that will trigger thisalarm:
Below

Triggers an alarm when the temperature is below the specified Threshold value. Also type a Hysteresis value.

Above

Triggers an alarm when the temperature is above the specified Threshold value. Also type a Hysteresis value.

Interval

Triggers an alarm when the temperature is within the specified Min value and Max value.

Hysteresis is the interval within which the temperature value is allowed to vary withoutcausing a change in the trigger. If the threshold is set above 30.0°C and the hysteresis is set at 2.0°C, the trigger goes high when the temperature rises above 30.0°C
and stays high until the temperature drops below 28.0°C. In contrast, if the thresholdis set below 30.0°C, and the same hysteresis value is kept, the trigger goes high if
the temperature drops below 30.0°C and stays high until the temperature rises above
32.0°C.
4. In the Threshold time box, type the amount of time that has to pass before an alarmis triggered. This can be used to avoid false alarms.

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5. In the Action section, select which actions the camera will perform when an alarm istriggered:
Digital OUT

Outputs a digital pulse. Also, type a pulse length (in milliseconds) in the Pulse time box.

E-mailAutomatically sends the captured Image, Result, or Video to therecipients defined in Settings > Alarm recipients. For more information, see section 10.6.2 Alarm recipients, page 35.

Send to FTP

Automatically sends the captured Image or Video to the FTP
site defined in Settings > Alarm recipients. For more information,
see section 10.6.2 Alarm recipients, page 35.

Save to camera

Automatically saves the captured Image or Video to the memory of the camera.

During alarm

Temporarily disables the periodic calibration while the image/
video is being captured.

The image/video can later be viewed and managed under the Library tab:• the captured image frame that triggered the alarm,• the 5 second video sequence when the alarm was triggered.
6. When completed, click Set alarm. The alarm is now listed under Active alarms.
10.4.2.2

Setting an alarm based on the digital input

To configure an alarm based on the digital input, follow this procedure:
1. In the Active Measurements section, click the plus sign under Add alarm next to thedigital input result to be used for the alarm. The Alarm dialog box appears.
2. In the Alarm label section, type an Alarm name.
3. In the Trigger section and in the Value list; select “0” to trigger the alarm on a low signal or select “1” to trigger on a high signal.
4. In the Action section, select which actions the camera will perform when an alarm istriggered:
Digital OUT

Outputs a digital pulse. Also, type a pulse length (in milliseconds) in the Pulse time box.

E-mailAutomatically sends the captured Image, Result, or Video to therecipients defined in Settings > Alarm recipients. For more information, see section 10.6.2 Alarm recipients, page 35.

Send to FTP

Automatically sends the captured Image or Video to the FTP
site defined in Settings > Alarm recipients. For more information,
see section 10.6.2 Alarm recipients, page 35.

Save to camera

Automatically saves the captured Image or Video to the memory of the camera.

During alarm

Temporarily disables the periodic calibration while the image/
video is being captured.

The image/video can later be viewed and managed under the Library tab:• the captured image frame that triggered the alarm,• the 5 second video sequence when the alarm was triggered.
5. When completed, click Set alarm. The alarm is now listed under Active alarms.

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10.4.2.3

Setting an alarm based on sensor temperature

The internal temperature sensor can act as a thermometer for the ambient temperature.
To configure an alarm based on the internal temperature sensor, follow this procedure:
1. In the Active Measurements section, click the plus sign under Add alarm next to the
Sensor temperature. The Alarm dialog box appears.
2. In the Alarm label section, type an Alarm name.
3. In the Trigger section, select the Condition and temperatures that will trigger thisalarm:
Below

Triggers an alarm when the temperature is below the specified Threshold value. Also type a Hysteresis value.

Above

Triggers an alarm when the temperature is above the specified Threshold value. Also type a Hysteresis value.

Interval

Triggers an alarm when the temperature is within the specified Min value and Max value.

Hysteresis is the interval within which the temperature value is allowed to vary withoutcausing a change in the trigger. If the threshold is set above 30.0°C and the hysteresis is set at 2.0°C, the trigger goes high when the temperature rises above 30.0°C
and stays high until the temperature drops below 28.0°C. In contrast, if the thresholdis set below 30.0°C, and the same hysteresis value is kept, the trigger goes high if
the temperature drops below 30.0°C and stays high until the temperature rises above
32.0°C.
4. In the Threshold time box, type the amount of time that has to pass before an alarmis triggered. This can be used to avoid false alarms.
5. In the Action section, select which actions the camera will perform when an alarm istriggered:
Digital OUT

Outputs a digital pulse. Also, type a pulse length (in milliseconds) in the Pulse time box.

E-mailAutomatically sends the captured Image, Result, or Video to therecipients defined in Settings > Alarm recipients. For more information, see section 10.6.2 Alarm recipients, page 35.

Send to FTP

Automatically sends the captured Image or Video to the FTP
site defined in Settings > Alarm recipients. For more information,
see section 10.6.2 Alarm recipients, page 35.

Save to camera

Automatically saves the captured Image or Video to the memory of the camera.

During alarm

Temporarily disables the periodic calibration while the image/
video is being captured.

The image/video can later be viewed and managed under the Library tab:• the captured image frame that triggered the alarm,• the 5 second video sequence when the alarm was triggered.
6. When completed, click Set alarm. The alarm is now listed under Active alarms.
10.4.3

Changing object parameters

For accurate measurements, the camera must be provided with certain object
parameters:• Emissivity
How much radiation an object emits, compared with the radiation of a theoreticalreference object at the same temperature (called a “blackbody”). The opposite ofemissivity is reflectivity. The emissivity determines how much of the radiation originates from the object as opposed to being reflected by it.

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the object into the camera. This property of the object is called reflectivity.
• DistanceThe distance between the camera and the object of interest.
• Relative humidity
The relative humidity of the air between the camera and the object of interest.
• Atmospheric temperature
The temperature of the air between the camera and the object of interest.
• External IR window
Used if any protective windows etc. are set up between the camera and the object ofinterest. When the setting is on, the following parameters can be set:
◦ Transmission: How much of the thermal radiation passes through the window.
◦ Temperature: The temperature of the window.
You can set the object parameters globally. You can also change the Emissivity, Reflected temperature, and Distance parameters locally for a measurement tool.
Note• The local parameter settings override the global values.
• Of the object parameters, Emissivity and Reflected temperature are the two most important to set correctly in the camera.
10.4.3.1

Global parameters

The global parameters are shown in the bottom right corner of the screen, below the Active measurements section.
To change the global parameters, follow this procedure:
1. In the bottom right corner of the screen, click to select the parameter to change.
2. Change the parameter to the desired value, and then press Enter or click anywhereon the screen.
3. To reset the global parameters to the default values provided by FLIR, click Reset.
10.4.3.2

Local parameters

The local parameter settings override the global values. To change the local parameters,
follow this procedure:
1. In the Active measurements section, click Settings
next to the tool for which
you want to change the parameters. The Settings dialog box appears.
2. To activate the use of local parameters, select the Local parameters check box. The
values for the Emissivity, Reflected temperature, and Distance parameters are now
editable.
3. To deactivate the use of local parameters, deselect the Local parameters check box.
4. When completed, click Save changes.
10.4.4

Working with image modes

The camera captures both thermal and visual images at the same time. By your choiceof image mode, you select which type of image to display on the screen.
The camera supports the following image modes:• Thermal: The camera displays a fully thermal image.

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where details from the visual image have been added.

• Visual: The camera displays the visual image captured by the visual camera.

• FSX (Flexible Scene Enhancement): The camera displays the thermal image with enhanced image details. This image mode is useful when higher contrast is required, forexample when the camera is used in a surveillance application.
To select the image mode, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the Data presentation modes section, click Image mode.
2. Select one of the available image modes.
10.4.5

Colorizing the image

The camera can colorize the image in different ways. You can select different color palettes or apply color alarms (isotherms).

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10.4.5.1

PaletteYou can change the palette that the software uses to display the different temperatures
within an image. A different palette can make it easier to analyze the image. The mostsuitable palette for a certain application depends on many different factors, such as thetarget temperature and emissivity, the ambient temperature, and the distance to the target. You will need to test different palettes in order to find the one that best suits yourapplication.
To change the palette, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the Data presentation modes, click Palette.
2. Select one of the available palettes.
10.4.5.2

Isotherms

By using color alarms (isotherms), anomalies can easily be discovered in an infrared image. The isotherm command applies a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature
above, below, or between the set temperature levels.
The camera supports the following isotherms:• Above
Applies a contrasting color (red) to all pixels with a temperature above the specified
temperature level.

• Below
Applies a contrasting color (blue) to all pixels with a temperature below the specified
temperature level.

• Interval
Applies a contrasting color (yellow) to all pixels with a temperature between two specified temperature levels.

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To configure an isotherm, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the Data presentation modes section, click Isotherm.
2. Select one of the available isotherms.
3. When a color alarm is selected, it is displayed in the Active measurements section.
Also, a temperature indicator is added to the left side of the temperature scale located to the right of the image.
4. To change the threshold temperature, click Settings
next to the isotherm in the
Active measurements section. The Settings dialog box appears.
5. In the Range section, set the threshold temperature of the isotherm:• Above; type a threshold temperature in the From box.
• Below; type a threshold temperature in the To box.
• Interval; type the interval temperatures in the To and From boxes.
6. Optionally, change the contrasting color in the Highlight color section.
7. When completed, click Save changes.
10.4.6

Auto-adjust region

By using the Auto-adjust region feature it is possible to select an area of the image, andthen have the colorization of the image adjusted based on the temperatures within that
selected area.
To configure an auto-adjust region, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the Data presentation modes section, click Auto-adjust region.
2. In the image, click and then draw a region of a desired size.
3. To move the region, click and hold the region label in the image, and then move it into
position.
4. To resize the region, click and hold one of the corners of the region in the image, andthen move it to the desired size and shape.
5. To remove the region, click X in the region label.
10.4.7

Calibrating the camera

The calibration of the camera is performed as a non-uniformity correction (NUC). A NUC
is an image correction carried out by the camera software to compensate for different
sensitivities of detector elements and other optical and geometrical disturbances1.
Calibration is needed whenever the output image becomes spatially noisy. This may, forexample, happen when the ambient temperature changes. The calibration can be carriedout automatically with different selectable intervals. It is also possible to perform a calibration manually.

1. Definition from the impending international adoption of DIN 54190-3 (Non-destructive testing—Thermographic
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10.4.7.1

Automatic calibration

To set the automatic calibration, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the Calibration tools section, click Calibration. This displays alist of calibration options.
2. Click one of the options:
OptionCalibration is automatically carried out:

Autowhen needed.

Every 10 min

approximately every 10 minutes, or when needed.

Every 30 min

approximately every 30 minutes, or when needed.

Every 60 min

approximately every 60 minutes, or when needed.

Every [type your value]at any set interval.

OFFnever (automatic calibration disabled).

3. While the automatic calibration is in progress, the Notification text Calibration in progress ... is temporarily displayed under the live image.
10.4.7.2

Manual calibration

To perform a manual calibration, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the Calibration tools section, click Calibration. This displays alist of calibration options.
2. Click Calibrate now.
3. While the manual calibration is in progress, the Notification text Calibration in progress ... is temporarily displayed under the image on the screen
10.4.8Using the camera lamp

The camera is equipped with a lamp. To turn the lamp on or off, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the Calibration tools section, click Light.
2. Click ON or OFF.
10.4.9Changing the temperature range

For accurate measurements, it is recommended to use the temperature range closest to
the temperature of the object being monitored. For example, if the hottest object in thescene is 87°C, the temperature range “-20°C to 120°C” should be used.
The temperature range is visible to the right of the live image. Click Range and select asuitable range from the list.
For Image Streaming cameras, the temperature range can also be changed over
GenICam.
10.4.10Adjusting the temperature scale

The camera continuously auto-adjusts the image for the best image brightness and contrast. In some situations, manual adjustments can make it easier to analyze details in theimage. For example, by manually changing the maximum and/or minimum temperaturelevels to levels near a certain object in the image, you can study temperature variationsin the object.
The temperature scale is visible to the right of the live image. When a temperature levelis manually adjusted, the Auto button is displayed next to the temperature scale box.

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To manually adjust the image, follow this procedure:
1. To change the maximum temperature level, type the temperature in the upper temperature scale box. As an alternative, click and hold the upper temperature bar on
the scale, and then move it into position. Watch the temperature in the scale box
change as you move the bar.
2. To change the minimum temperature level, type the temperature in the lower temperature scale box.As an alternative, click and hold the lower temperature bar on thescale, and then move it into position. Watch the temperature in the scale box change
as you move the bar.
3. To return to auto-adjustment, click the Auto button(s).
10.4.11Flipping the image

The image can be flipped horizontally or vertically.
NormalHorizontal flip

Vertical flip

Horizontal + vertical flip

To change the flip setting, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the View modes section, click
or click10.4.12

to flip the image horizontallyto flip the image vertically.

Full screen view

To view the image in full screen, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the View modes section, click Full screen.
2. To return to normal view, press the Esc (Escape) key on the computer keyboard.
10.4.13

Saving a snapshot

It is possible to take a snapshot and save the image with the current measurement results. The image can later be viewed and managed on the Library tab. Up to 100 images
can be saved.

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To take a snapshot, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the View modes section, click Snapshot.
2. The Notification text Snapshot stored is temporarily displayed under the live image.
10.4.14

Pausing the live image stream

To pause or freeze the live image stream, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the View modes section, click Freeze.
2. To resume the live image stream, click Unfreeze.
10.4.15

Hiding the overlay graphics

To hide all overlay graphics in the live image, follow this procedure:
1. On the toolbar and in the View modes section, click Hide overlay.
2. To show any hidden overlay graphics, click Show overlay.
10.4.16

Camera presets

It is possible to save the current camera setup, including measurement tool configurations, alarms, and colorization settings. The zipped file with the presets is saved to disk
in your Downloads folder. It can later on be uploaded and applied.
10.4.16.1

Saving a preset

To save the current camera setup, follow this procedure:
1. In the Active measurements section, click Save preset.
10.4.16.2

Loading a preset

To load a saved preset file, follow this procedure:
1. In the Active measurements section, click Load preset. The standard Windows Opendialog box appears.
2. Browse to the Downloads folder (or to the folder where you have stored the preset
files).
3. Select the file, and then click Open. This loads and applies the presets.

10.5 Administration tab
Note

The Administration tab is only available for the admin role.

Under the Administration tab you can for example, manage firewall and network settingsand see system and firmware details.
10.5.1

FirewallUse the settings on the Firewall page to configure how the functions and services of thecamera are allowed to be accessed.
Note

The services also need to be enabled which is done on the Services page.

10.5.2

SSL certificates

A network client program that is setup to communicate with or control the camera remotely must be approved first, which is done on the SSL certificates page. The client uploads a certificate which is then shown in the Certificates list, and then the camera
administrator can approve the client. Approved clients can be revoked later on.
Temporarily enable the Auto approve functionality while setting up the network clients.
However, it is recommended to disable Auto approve when all setup is completed.
10.5.3Services

Use the Services page to enable and disable the services of the camera.

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Available services:• Ethernet/IP
Enable this service when the camera is to communicate using industrial protocols
such as Modbus TCP and Ethernet/IP. The camera can be used as either a Modbus
client or a Modbus server. The settings for the Modbus client are located under the
Settings tab. If the camera should be used as a Modbus server, the registers can be
downloaded from the FLIR Customer support site.
• Pantilt server
Enable this service when the camera is connected to a Pan & Tilt unit. If the camera isconnected to the unit using an RS-232/485 interface, it can control the unit from the
Camera tab or by using ONVIF.
• httpResource
The httpResource service is an old way of controlling the camera. It should only beenabled if legacy FLIR software is used.
• ONVIF
Enable this service when the camera is to communicate with Video Management Systems (VMS) over ONVIF. If the service is disabled, the camera will not be discoveredby third-party VMS. Note that the Advanced configuration is required on the camera
for ONVIF to work.
After enabling the service, also click Apply to initialize it. When enabled, settings for
the ONVIF users can be managed.
• ONVIF users
This section controls the ONVIF users and credentials, and it is only accessible if the
ONVIF service is active.
Default credentials are; user name = fliruser and password = 3vlig.
Note The services also need to be allowed to be accessed which is done on the Firewall page.
10.5.4

Web protocols

Use the Web protocols page to configure which web protocol to use when accessing thecamera; http or https.
10.5.5User management

Use the User management page to enable and disable user roles, and to change
passwords.
Note

The viewer and user roles are disabled by default.

10.5.6

Regional settings

Use the Regional settings page to set Date and time and preferred Units.
Date and time can be set in four ways:
1. Get date and time from an SNTP Server (Simple Network Time Protocol):Select the Enable check box, and then type the IP address of the SNTP Server in theServer address box.
2. Set date and time manually:
Select the correct Time zone in the list, and then type date and time information in
the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second boxes.
3. Get date and time from your internet browser:
Click Read from browser.
4. Get date and time from your camera:
Click Read from camera.
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10.5.7

Network settings

Use the Network settings page to manage the network setup and to select the streaming
bit rate.
Note When altering the network settings, the address of the camera might change.
Make sure your settings are correct before saving them or the camera might not bereachable afterwards. If this occurs, you can use FLIR IP Config to locate the camera
again or reset the camera to its default settings.
10.5.7.1

Ethernet setup

Follow this procedure:
1. In the navigation pane, click Network settings.
2. Select one of the following:• To automatically obtain an IP address for the camera, click Obtain IP address automatically (DHCP).
• To manually set an IP address for the camera, click Manual configuration, andthen type valid network information in the IP, Subnet mask, and Gateway boxes.
3. Click Apply.
10.5.7.2

Wireless

The Wireless connection can be set to Off, Server mode, or Client mode.
In Server mode, you configure the camera itself to act as a wireless server allowing otherdevices to connect, such as mobile phones or tablets. This is useful in situations where
no other network exists. In Client mode you connect the camera to an existing network.
To let the camera act as a wireless server, follow this procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.

In the navigation pane, click Network settings.
Click Server mode.
Type a Network name and a Password for accessing the network.
Click Share network.
The camera will now act as a “hotspot” that computers or tablets (with high resolution) can connect to. When a wireless connection has been established, the camera
will be available at the IP address 192.168.16.1.

To connect the camera to an existing network, follow this procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

In the navigation pane, click Network settings.
Click Client mode.
Click Scan networks.
Select one of the Available networks in the list, and then click Connect.
Type the Password for accessing the network, and then click Connect.

10.5.7.3

Streaming bit rate

Follow this procedure:
1. In the navigation pane, click Network settings.
2. In the Streaming bit rate list, select one of the available bit rates.
3. Click Apply.
10.5.8System and firmware

The System and firmware page displays System version, Software details, and Hardware
details of the camera. In the System section, you can restart the camera, reset the camera to factory settings, or upgrade the camera firmware.
10.5.8.1

Restart camera

Follow this procedure:
1. In the navigation pane, click System and firmware.

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2. In the System section, click Restart camera. This displays a dialog box.
3. In the dialog box, click OK. The camera will restart.
10.5.8.2

Reset camera to factory settings

A factory reset will affect all camera settings, including regional settings. Saved images
will not be affected.
Follow this procedure:
1. In the navigation pane, click System and firmware.
2. In the System section, click Reset to factory settings. This displays a dialog box.
3. In the dialog box, click OK. The camera will restart.
10.5.8.3

Upgrade camera firmware

Follow this procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

In the navigation pane, click System and firmware.
In the System section, click Upgrade firmware. This displays a dialog box.
Click Select file. The standard Windows Open dialog box appears.
Browse to the location of the firmware file, select the file, and then click Open.
Click Upgrade firmware.
When the upgrade is completed, restart the camera.

10.5.9SNMP settings

Use the SNMP settings page to enable and disable Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). When enabled, type the IP address of your device, and the port and interval
time.
10.5.10Multicast settings

Use the Multicast settings page to manage the settings for multicast communication,
which can be used when multiple clients are using the camera video stream. Settings
can be changed for each of the two video streams; IR and Visual/Digital Camera.

10.6 Settings tab
Note

The Settings tab is only available for the admin and user roles.

Under the Settings tab you can manage:
•
•
•
•
•

General settings
Alarm recipients
Scheduler
MQTT
Modbus

10.6.1

General settings

The General settings page displays Product information, Camera ID, IP6x settings, andthe possibility to Test Digital Input/Output functionality.
10.6.1.1

Camera ID

Type the preferred camera ID in the Device label box. Select the Display in status bar
check box to show the camera ID on the active tab of the web browser and in the upper
part of saved images.
10.6.1.2

IP6x settings

Use the IP6x settings if your camera is IP66 rated. This can be the case when the camera is delivered in an environmental housing or a pan & tilt, or if an IP hood has been attached to the camera.

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When this setting is enabled, the two LED lamps at the front of the camera aredisabled.
• Disable manual focus ring
When this setting is enabled, it is impossible to use the manual focus ring of the camera. This is to prevent focus from changing due to, e.g., shock or vibrations.
• External compensation
When this setting is enabled, compensation for the extra window (of the environmental housing, pan & tilt, or IP hood) in front of the infrared lens will be made. If needed,also change the External temperature.
10.6.1.3

Test Digital Input/Output

Use the test buttons to the test the electrical interfaces of the camera and the communication with them. These tests are useful when you set up the interfaces.
Click Test (5s). A successful test is indicated by a green “dot” for 5 seconds.
10.6.2

Alarm recipients

Use the Alarm recipients page to configure alarm notifications. Notifications can be sentby e-mail or to a folder on an FTP server.
To configure delivery by e-mail, follow this procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.

In the navigation pane, click Alarm recipients.
In the Alarm recipient e-mail box, type the e-mail address of the recipient.
In the Mail server setup box, type the IP address of the sending mail server.
If the sending mail server requires a login (mail server authentication), select the Authentication required check box, and then type the credentials in the User and Password boxes.
5. Click Apply.
To configure delivery to FTP, follow this procedure:
1. In the navigation pane, click Alarm recipients.
2. In the FTP Server IP address box, type the IP address of the FTP server.
3. In the Folder box, type the path to the folder where you want to save the notifications.
This can be useful if you have multiple cameras connected to the same FTP server.
4. In the User and Password boxes, type the credentials for FTP access.
5. Click Apply.
10.6.3

Scheduler

Use the Scheduler page to configure what actions to run, and when to run them. The result of an action can be sent by e-mail or to a folder on an FTP server.
Available actions are:• E-mail image
Send the image with overlay graphics.
• E-mail result
Send a list of the active measurements and their respective temperatures.
• Save image on FTP
Send the image with overlay graphics to an FTP server.
To schedule actions, follow this procedure:
1. In the navigation pane, click Scheduler.
2. Click the check boxes to select which Scheduled actions to use.

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3. In the schedule, click the Active check box for the days that the action will run:
• To run the action once a day at a certain time, also click Once and then set an Action Time.
• To run the action several times a day, also click Repeat and then set a time Interval, a Start action time, and an End action time.
4. Click Apply.
To configure delivery to FTP, follow this procedure:
1. In the FTP Server box, type the IP address of the FTP server.
2. In the FTP User and FTP Password boxes, type the credentials for the FTP access.
3. Click Apply.
To configure delivery by e-mail, follow this procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.

In the Recipient e-mail box, type the e-mail address of the recipient.
In the Mail server box, type the IP address of the sending mail server.
In the Sender e-mail box, type the e-mail address of the sender.
If the sending mail server requires a login (mail server authentication), select the Authenticate mail check box, and then type the credentials in the User and Password
boxes.
5. Click Apply.
10.6.4

MQTT

It is possible to setup a publish/subscribe messaging transport using the MQTT protocol(MQ Telemetry Transport). Topics that are available for subscription are shown in the
Topic subscriptions section. Note that the corresponding measurement functions andalarms must be defined and active, or no information will be published.
Follow this procedure:
1. In the navigation pane, click MQTT.
2. Click the Enable MQTT check box.
3. Type the Broker host address and the TCP Broker Port used for the subscription
transport.
4. Type the User and Password to login to the broker.
5. Select preferred Temperature unit in the list; Celsius (C), Fahrenheit (F), or Kelvin (K).
6. Select preferred Output format in the list; Json or Text.
7. Click Apply.
8. In your MQTT client of choice, set up a subscription for the topic corresponding to theinformation of interest. The topics will be updated when the data is updated, for example; if you subscribe to the topic FLIR/ec501-xxxxxx/alarm1, your MQTT client will
receive an update when alarm1 is triggered and then another update when alarm1
criteria are no longer fulfilled. You can connect multiple cameras to the same MQTT
broker.
10.6.5

ModbusUse the Modbus page to configure remote transport of alarms and measurements.
10.6.5.1

Digital out

The camera has two digital outputs which can be used for remote transport of alarms. By
using a Modbus controlled digital out box installed on the network it is possible to get another 10 “soft” digital outputs. In this setup the camera will act as Modbus master controlling the digital out box acting as Modbus slave.
To configure a digital out, follow this procedure:
1. In the navigation pane, click Modbus.
2. In the Digital out list, click Configure for the digital out number you want to use.
3. In the Digital output entry dialog box, type a Name of the entry. Also, type the IP Address, Device function ID, and Modbus Register address specific to the equipment.
4. Select Type specific to the equipment.
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5. Click Apply.
6. To test the Modbus output, click Test which will activate the output for 5 seconds.
7. The digital out is now selectable in the Digital Out list when setting up alarms, seesection 10.4.2 Working with alarms, page 22.
10.6.5.2

Analogue out

The camera has no analogue outputs, but by using the built-in Modbus master functionality and an analogue out box controlled over Modbus, 10 individual analogue outputs
become available. By selecting the corresponding analogue output box, volt or ampere
representation of a measured value is possible.
To configure an analogue out, follow this procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.

In the navigation pane, click Modbus.
In the Analogue out list, click Configure for the analogue out number you want to use.
In the Analogue output entry dialog box, type a Name of the entry.
Type the following information:
4.1.

4.2.
4.3.
4.4.
4.5.

Select which Measurement function and Update interval (ms) to use. The Update interval (ms) defines how often a new value is sent over Modbus to theexternal analogue output box.
Type the IP Address, Device function ID, and Modbus Register address specific to the equipment.
Select Type specific to the equipment.
Type the Minimum temperature and the Maximum temperature to be
represented.
In the Data output at Minimum temperature and Data output at Maximum temperature boxes, type the digital values to be sent over Modbus representing
the Minimum temperature and Maximum temperature, respectively.
Note The data output depends on the analogue box being used. If the box
supports an analogue output of 0 to 20 mA with the resolution 12-bit, the minimum data output will be 0 and the maximum will be 4095.

5. Click Apply.
6. To test the Modbus output, click Test which will activate the output for 5 seconds.

10.7 Library tab
Note

The Library tab is only available for the admin and user roles.

Under the Library tab you can view and manage saved images and videos from alarms
and snapshots. When downloading multiple images or videos, a pop-up window will appear. Make sure it is not blocked by your internet browser.
10.7.1

Managing images

To view and manage image files, follow this procedure:
1. In the navigation pane, click Images.
2. To display a preview of an image, click the thumbnail of the image.
As an alternative, click the image file name, and then click Preview.
3. To download an image, click the image file name, and then click Download.
4. To delete one or more images, click the image file name(s), and then click Delete.
10.7.2

Managing videos

To manage video files, follow this procedure:
1. In the navigation pane, click Videos.
2. To download a video, click the video file name, and then click Download.
3. To delete one or more videos, click the video file name(s), and then click Delete.

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10.7.3

Managing logs

The alarms can be logged to file. To manage log files, follow this procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.

In the navigation pane, click Logs.
To enable logging of alarms, click the Logging enabled check box.
To download the generated logs as a zipped file, click Download log.
To delete the generated logs, click Clean log.

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Pin configurations

11.1 Ethernet connector and cable
Pin

Configuration

1

DA+

2

DA-

3

DB+

4

DB-

5

DD+

6

DD-

7

DC-

8

DC+

Figure 11.1 Female X-coded M12 Ethernet connector

Figure 11.2 Ethernet cable M12 to RJ45

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11.2 Power/Digital I/O connector and cable
Pin

Configuration

1

EXTPWR_RTN

2

EXTPWR_IN

3

FAULT_A

4

FAULT_B

5

DIGOUT1A

6

DIGOUT1B

7

DIGOUT2A

8

DIGOUT2B

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DIGIN1

10

DIGIN2

11

Not Connected

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DIGIN_RTN

Section A—A

Wire colour

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4

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Yellow

6

Pink

7

Orange

8

Brown

9

White

10

Grey

11

Light blue

12

Blue

Figure 11.3 Male A-coded M12 Power/Digital I/O
connector

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11.3 RS232/RS485 connector
Pin

Configuration

1

RS232_TXD alt
RS485A

2

RS232_RXD alt
RS485B

3

Chassie GND

4

Not Connected

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A-series connection board

The A-series connection board is an accessory that can be used to test functionality anddigital connections to/from the camera.

Figure 12.1 A-series connection board

For schematics and connection examples, see the next pages.

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DIGITALPOWER

INDICATORDIGITALGROUNDFUSEDIGITALGROUNDJUMPER

18-30V
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INPUT

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CAMERA
POWER

18-30V0V

CAMERAPOWER
INPUT

DIGOUT_1A
DIGOUT_1B
DIGOUT_2A
DIGOUT_2B
FAULT_A
FAULT_B

DIGOUT_1A
DIGOUT_1B
DIGOUT_2A
DIGOUT_2B
FAULT_A
FAULT_B

DIGITALOUTPUTSJUMPER

DIGITALGROUNDJUMPER
B
1
2
3

DIGITAL
POWER

1
2
3

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1
2
3

AB

Camera side

DIGITALGROUND

10k

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A
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3

10k

DIGITAL
POWER

Installation side

REG

DIGIN_GND

DIGIN_1
DIGIN_2

DIGITALGROUND

DIGITALPOWER

DIGITAL
POWER 12V

DIGITALGROUNDJUMPER

DIGIN_GND

DIGIN_1
DIGIN_2

DIGITALINPUTSJUMPERTESTDIGIN_1

3 VOLTDROPJUMPERTESTDIGIN_2

3 VOLTDROP

A/CAM TX
B/CAM RX
RTN

RTN
PROBE

PROBE

A/CAM TX
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DIGIN_GND

DIGIN_1
DIGIN_2

DIGITALGROUND

DIGITALPOWER

DIGITAL
POWER 12V

DIGITALGROUNDJUMPER

DIGIN_GND

DIGIN_1
DIGIN_2

DIGITALINPUTSJUMPERTESTDIGIN_1

3 VOLTDROPJUMPERTESTDIGIN_2

3 VOLTDROPTEST DIGITAL INDIGOUT_1A
DIGOUT_1B
DIGOUT_2A
DIGOUT_2B
FAULT_A
FAULT_B

DIGOUT_1A
DIGOUT_1B
DIGOUT_2A
DIGOUT_2B
FAULT_A
FAULT_B

DIGITALOUTPUTSJUMPER

DIGITALGROUND

10k

JUMPER
A
1
2
3

10k

DIGITALPOWER

DIGITALGROUNDJUMPER
B
1
2
3

DIGITAL
POWER

1
2
3

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2
3

AB

TEST DIGITAL OUT
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A‐series connection board

DC

DIGOUT_1A
DIGOUT_1B
DIGOUT_2A
DIGOUT_2B
FAULT_A
FAULT_B

DIGOUT_1A
DIGOUT_1B
DIGOUT_2A
DIGOUT_2B
FAULT_A
FAULT_B

DIGITALOUTPUTSJUMPER

DIGITALGROUND

10k

JUMPER
A
1
2
3

10k

DIGITALPOWER

DIGITALGROUNDJUMPER
B
1
2
3

DIGITAL
POWER

1
2
3

AB
1
2
3

AB

TEST DIGITAL OUT
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DIGITALGROUND

Voltage
Input
DeviceDIGITALPOWER

Vin

DIGOUT_1A
DIGOUT_1B
DIGOUT_2A
DIGOUT_2B
FAULT_A
FAULT_B

DIGOUT_1A
DIGOUT_1B
DIGOUT_2A
DIGOUT_2B
FAULT_A
FAULT_B

DIGITALOUTPUTSJUMPER

DIGITALGROUND

10k

JUMPER
A
1
2
3

10k

DIGITALPOWER

DIGITALGROUNDJUMPER
B
1
2
3

DIGITAL
POWER

1
2
3

AB
1
2
3

AB

TEST DIGITAL OUT
Connecting to voltage input
deviceCAMERAGROUND

18‐30V
0V

JUMPERTEST
External Camera power toDigital power

DIGITALPOWER

INDICATORDIGITALGROUNDFUSEDIGITALGROUNDJUMPER

18‐30V
0V

DIGITAL
POWER
INPUT

INDICATORCAMERAGROUNDFUSECAMERAGROUNDCAMERAPOWER

CAMERA
POWER

18‐30V0V

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Software supported by FLIR
A400/A500/A700 series cameras

For a list of supported software, see the online documentation for the FLIR A400/A500/
A700 camera series: http://support.flir.com/resources/chxa/.

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Täby, Sweden

AQ320379

CE Declaration of Conformity – EU Declaration of Conformity
Product: FLIR A4XX-, A5XX, A7XX-series and GF7Xa
Name and address of the manufacturer:
FLIR Systems AB
PO Box 7376
SE-187 15 Täby, Sweden
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
The object of the declaration: FLIR A4XX-, A5XX, A7XX-series and GF7Xa (Product Model Name FLIRA8590).
The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation
legislation:
Directives:
Directive
Directive
Directive
Standards:
Emission:
Immunity:

Radio:

Safety:RoHS

2012/19/EU
2011/65/EU
2014/53/EU

Waste electrical and electric equipment
RoHS and 2015/830/EU (Phtalates)
Radio Equipment Directive (RED)EN 55032:2015
EN 55035:2017
ETSI EN 301489-1 v2.2.1
ETSI EN 301489-17 v3.2.0
ETSI EN 300 328 v2.2.2

Electromagnetic compability multimedia
Electromagnetic Compability Multimedia
ERM – EMC for radio equipment
ERM – EMC Wideband data
Harmonized EN covering essential
requirements of the R&TTE Directive
ETSI EN 301 893 v.2.1.1
5GHz WLAN
IEC 62368-1:2014 (2nd Edition) + Cor.1:2015 + Cor.2: 2015 and EN62368-1:2014+ AC: 2015 + A11: 2017 + AC: 2017 Video, information and communication tech
EN 50581:2012
Technical documentation

FLIR Systems AB
Quality Assurance

Lea Dabiri
Quality Manager

PO Box 7376, SE-187 15 Täby Sweden [T] +46 8 753 25 00 [F] +46 8 753 23 64
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Indicator LEDs and factory reset
buttonFor location of the indicator LEDs and the factory reset button, see Figure 6.1 View fromthe rear, page 13.

16.1 Power/error indicator LED and factory
reset button
Note

Do not hold down the factory reset button when connecting the camera to power.

Factory reset button
depression time
periodIndicator LED status

Explanation> 1 second

A continuous red light

When the factory reset button is released:•••> 4 seconds

A flashing red light

When the factory reset button is released:••••> 10 seconds

A rapidly flashing red
light

A factory reset is executed.
The main camera application is restarted.
The indicator LED status resumes the status it
had before the button was depressed.

A factory reset is executed.
The main camera application is restarted.
The camera’s IP settings are reset to the factory defaults (DHCP assigned).
The indicator LED status resumes the status it
had before the button was depressed.

When the factory reset button is released:
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A factory reset is executed.
The camera’s IP settings are reset to the factory defaults (DHCP assigned).
All added users are deleted.
All passwords are deleted.
The camera is restarted.

16.2 Power/error indicator LED and powermodes
Indicator LED status

Explanation

Flashing blue light

Normal operation.

Steady pink light

Camera is booting up.

Steady red light

Camera malfunction.

16.3 Wired Ethernet connection
NoteWireless network activity is not reflected by the indicator LEDs.

Indicator LED status

Explanation

A flashing green light

The camera is connected to a network and the
network activity is indicated.

No light (i.e., it is switched off).

The camera is not connected to any network.

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Cleaning the camera

17.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items
Use one of these liquids:• Warm water• A weak detergent solution
Equipment:• A soft cloth
Follow this procedure:
1. Soak the cloth in the liquid.
2. Twist the cloth to remove excess liquid.
3. Clean the part with the cloth.
CAUTION
Do not apply solvents or similar liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items. This can cause
damage.

17.2 Infrared lensUse one of these liquids:• A commercial lens cleaning liquid with more than 30% isopropyl alcohol.
• 96% ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH).
Equipment:• Cotton wool
CAUTION
If you use a lens cleaning cloth it must be dry. Do not use a lens cleaning cloth with the liquids that arelisted above. These liquids can cause material on the lens cleaning cloth to become loose. This material
can have an unwanted effect on the surface of the lens.

Follow this procedure:
1. Soak the cotton wool in the liquid.
2. Twist the cotton wool to remove excess liquid.
3. Clean the lens one time only and discard the cotton wool.
WARNING
Make sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and warning labels on containers before you use a liquid: the liquids can be dangerous.
CAUTION••Be careful when you clean the infrared lens. The lens has a delicate anti-reflective coating.
Do not clean the infrared lens too vigorously. This can damage the anti-reflective coating.

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About calibration

18.1 Introduction
Calibration of a thermal camera is a prerequisite for temperature measurement. The calibration provides the relationship between the input signal and the physical quantity thatthe user wants to measure. However, despite its widespread and frequent use, the term
“calibration” is often misunderstood and misused. Local and national differences as wellas translation-related issues create additional confusion.
Unclear terminology can lead to difficulties in communication and erroneous translations,and subsequently to incorrect measurements due to misunderstandings and, in the worst
case, even to lawsuits.

18.2 Definition—what is calibration?
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures2 defines calibration3 in the followingway:
an operation that, under specified conditions, in a first step, establishes a relation between the quantity values with measurement uncertainties provided by measurement
standards and corresponding indications with associated measurement uncertainties
and, in a second step, uses this information to establish a relation for obtaining a measurement result from an indication.
The calibration itself may be expressed in different formats: this can be a statement, calibration function, calibration diagram4, calibration curve5, or calibration table.
Often, the first step alone in the above definition is perceived and referred to as being“calibration.” However, this is not (always) sufficient.
Considering the calibration procedure of a thermal camera, the first step establishes therelation between emitted radiation (the quantity value) and the electrical output signal(the indication). This first step of the calibration procedure consists of obtaining a homogeneous (or uniform) response when the camera is placed in front of an extended sourceof radiation.
As we know the temperature of the reference source emitting the radiation, in the second
step the obtained output signal (the indication) can be related to the reference source’s
temperature (measurement result). The second step includes drift measurement andcompensation.
To be correct, calibration of a thermal camera is, strictly, not expressed through temperature. Thermal cameras are sensitive to infrared radiation: therefore, at first you obtain aradiance correspondence, then a relationship between radiance and temperature. For
bolometer cameras used by non-R&D customers, radiance is not expressed: only thetemperature is provided.

18.3 Camera calibration at FLIR Systems
Without calibration, an infrared camera would not be able to measure either radiance ortemperature. At FLIR Systems, the calibration of uncooled microbolometer cameras witha measurement capability is carried out during both production and service. Cooled cameras with photon detectors are often calibrated by the user with special software. With
this type of software, in theory, common handheld uncooled thermal cameras could becalibrated by the user too. However, as this software is not suitable for reporting

2. http://www.bipm.org/en/about-us/ [Retrieved 2017-01-31.]
3. http://jcgm.bipm.org/vim/en/2.39.html [Retrieved 2017-01-31.]
4. http://jcgm.bipm.org/vim/en/4.30.html [Retrieved 2017-01-31.]
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purposes, most users do not have it. Non-measuring devices that are used for imaging
only do not need temperature calibration. Sometimes this is also reflected in camera terminology when talking about infrared or thermal imaging cameras compared with thermography cameras, where the latter are the measuring devices.
The calibration information, no matter if the calibration is done by FLIR Systems or theuser, is stored in calibration curves, which are expressed by mathematical functions. As
radiation intensity changes with both temperature and the distance between the object
and the camera, different curves are generated for different temperature ranges and exchangeable lenses.

18.4 The differences between a calibration
performed by a user and that performed directlyat FLIR Systems
First, the reference sources that FLIR Systems uses are themselves calibrated andtraceable. This means, at each FLIR Systems site performing calibration, that the sources are controlled by an independent national authority. The camera calibration certificate is confirmation of this. It is proof that not only has the calibration been performed by
FLIR Systems but that it has also been carried out using calibrated references. Some
users own or have access to accredited reference sources, but they are very few innumber.
Second, there is a technical difference. When performing a user calibration, the result isoften (but not always) not drift compensated. This means that the values do not take into
account a possible change in the camera’s output when the camera’s internal temperature varies. This yields a larger uncertainty. Drift compensation uses data obtained in climate-controlled chambers. All FLIR Systems cameras are drift compensated when they
are first delivered to the customer and when they are recalibrated by FLIR Systems service departments.

18.5 Calibration, verification and adjustment
A common misconception is to confuse calibration with verification or adjustment. Indeed, calibration is a prerequisite for verification, which provides confirmation that specified requirements are met. Verification provides objective evidence that a given item
fulfills specified requirements. To obtain the verification, defined temperatures (emitted
radiation) of calibrated and traceable reference sources are measured. The measurement results, including the deviation, are noted in a table. The verification certificate
states that these measurement results meet specified requirements. Sometimes, companies or organizations offer and market this verification certificate as a “calibration
certificate.”
Proper verification—and by extension calibration and/or recalibration—can only beachieved when a validated protocol is respected. The process is more than placing thecamera in front of blackbodies and checking if the camera output (as temperature, for instance) corresponds to the original calibration table. It is often forgotten that a camera is
not sensitive to temperature but to radiation. Furthermore, a camera is an imaging system, not just a single sensor. Consequently, if the optical configuration allowing the camera to “collect” radiance is poor or misaligned, then the “verification” (or calibration orrecalibration) is worthless.
For instance, one has to ensure that the distance between the blackbody and the camera
as well as the diameter of the blackbody cavity are chosen so as to reduce stray radiationand the size-of-source effect.
To summarize: a validated protocol must comply with the physical laws for radiance, andnot only those for temperature.

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Calibration is also a prerequisite for adjustment, which is the set of operations carried out
on a measuring system such that the system provides prescribed indications corresponding to given values of quantities to be measured, typically obtained from measurement standards. Simplified, adjustment is a manipulation that results in instruments thatmeasure correctly within their specifications. In everyday language, the term “calibration”
is widely used instead of “adjustment” for measuring devices.

18.6 Non-uniformity correction
When the thermal camera displays ”Calibrating…” it is adjusting for the deviation in response of each individual detector element (pixel). In thermography, this is called a ”nonuniformity correction” (NUC). It is an offset update, and the gain remains unchanged.
The European standard EN 16714-3, Non-destructive Testing—Thermographic Testing—Part 3: Terms and Definitions, defines an NUC as “Image correction carried out by thecamera software to compensate for different sensitivities of detector elements and otheroptical and geometrical disturbances.”
During the NUC (the offset update), a shutter (internal flag) is placed in the optical path,and all the detector elements are exposed to the same amount of radiation originatingfrom the shutter. Therefore, in an ideal situation, they should all give the same output signal. However, each individual element has its own response, so the output is not uniform.
This deviation from the ideal result is calculated and used to mathematically perform an
image correction, which is essentially a correction of the displayed radiation signal.
Some cameras do not have an internal flag. In this case, the offset update must be performed manually using special software and an external uniform source of radiation.
An NUC is performed, for example, at start-up, when changing a measurement range, or
when the environment temperature changes. Some cameras also allow the user to trigger it manually. This is useful when you have to perform a critical measurement with aslittle image disturbance as possible.

18.7 Thermal image adjustment (thermal
tuning)Some people use the term “image calibration” when adjusting the thermal contrast andbrightness in the image to enhance specific details. During this operation, the temperature interval is set in such a way that all available colors are used to show only (or mainly)
the temperatures in the region of interest. The correct term for this manipulation is “thermal image adjustment” or “thermal tuning”, or, in some languages, “thermal image optimization.” You must be in manual mode to undertake this, otherwise the camera will set thelower and upper limits of the displayed temperature interval automatically to the coldest
and hottest temperatures in the scene.

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FLIR Systems was established in 1978 to pioneer the development of high-performance
infrared imaging systems, and is the world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of thermal imaging systems for a wide variety of commercial, industrial, and government applications. Today, FLIR Systems embraces five major companies withoutstanding achievements in infrared technology since 1958—the Swedish AGEMA Infrared Systems (formerly AGA Infrared Systems), the three United States companies Indigo Systems, FSI, and Inframetrics, and the French company Cedip.
Since 2007, FLIR Systems has acquired several companies with world-leading
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Aeryon Labs (2019)
Seapilot (2018)
Acyclica (2018)
Prox Dynamics (2016)
Point Grey Research (2016)
DVTEL (2015)
DigitalOptics micro-optics business (2013)
MARSS (2013)
Traficon (2012)
Aerius Photonics (2011)
TackTick Marine Digital Instruments (2011)
ICx Technologies (2010)
Raymarine (2010)
Directed Perception (2009)
OmniTech Partners (2009)
Salvador Imaging (2009)
Ifara Tecnologías (2008)
Extech Instruments (2007)

Figure 19.1 Patent documents from the early 1960s

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France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and the USA—together with a worldwide network of agents and distributors—support our international customer base.
FLIR Systems is at the forefront of innovation in the infrared camera industry. We anticipate market demand by constantly improving our existing cameras and developing new
ones. The company has set milestones in product design and development such as theintroduction of the first battery-operated portable camera for industrial inspections, andthe first uncooled infrared camera, to mention just two innovations.

1969: Thermovision Model 661. The camera
weighed approximately 25 kg (55 lb.), the oscilloscope 20 kg (44 lb.), and the tripod 15 kg (33 lb.).
The operator also needed a 220 VAC generator
set, and a 10 L (2.6 US gallon) jar with liquid nitrogen. To the left of the oscilloscope the Polaroid attachment (6 kg (13 lb.)) can be seen.

2015: FLIR One, an accessory to iPhone and Android mobile phones. Weight: 36 g (1.3 oz.).

FLIR Systems manufactures all vital mechanical and electronic components of the camera systems itself. From detector design and manufacturing, to lenses and system electronics, to final testing and calibration, all production steps are carried out andsupervised by our own engineers. The in-depth expertise of these infrared specialists ensures the accuracy and reliability of all vital components that are assembled into your infrared camera.

19.1 More than just an infrared camera
At FLIR Systems we recognize that our job is to go beyond just producing the best infrared camera systems. We are committed to enabling all users of our infrared camera systems to work more productively by providing them with the most powerful camera–
software combination. Especially tailored software for predictive maintenance, R & D,
and process monitoring is developed in-house. Most software is available in a wide variety of languages.
We support all our infrared cameras with a wide variety of accessories to adapt yourequipment to the most demanding infrared applications.

19.2 Sharing our knowledge
Although our cameras are designed to be very user-friendly, there is a lot more to thermography than just knowing how to handle a camera. Therefore, FLIR Systems has
founded the Infrared Training Center (ITC), a separate business unit, that provides certified training courses. Attending one of the ITC courses will give you a truly hands-on
learning experience.

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The staff of the ITC are also there to provide you with any application support you may
need in putting infrared theory into practice.

19.3 Supporting our customers
FLIR Systems operates a worldwide service network to keep your camera running at all
times. If you discover a problem with your camera, local service centers have all theequipment and expertise to solve it within the shortest possible time. Therefore, there isno need to send your camera to the other side of the world or to talk to someone whodoes not speak your language.

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