aga thermovision dual scanner camera - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Etakarinae
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 11, 2023, 02:46:50 pm
content: I bought this thermal camera w/o the displayI later found a display in the US.The main supply tension is half what is found in europe (and 60Hz vs 50Hz).There is a card inside the receiver unit to choose the tension, that was showing 120VLiving in France, I would like to know the orientation of the card, what should I choose : 220V or 240V (see image)The card indicates that the fuse should be changed accordingly, unfortunately I don't have the required fuse.I assume that increasing the voltage will decrease the amperage, so the fuse should not burn.I do not have a second receiver, I hope I can still use the camera (the cable from the camera has one end on the camera side and two coonector for two receivers.And of course I do not have some nitrogen, should I still get a (fuzzy) image ?At this time, I don't know if the camera and the receiver are working.thanks for your help.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2023, 04:38:25 pm
content: Set the voltage selector to 240V for your 230V country. It will work fine.The camera should spin up its scanning motors when controlled by the controller unit but you will not see any sort of thermal image from the unit. You need the Liquid Nitrogen to cool the detector to a temperature at which it is not saturated with internal thermal noise.I have the single camera version of your camera that I bought for the lens that was included and it’s mount. I have the camera, controller unit and a very nice colour monitor that includes a clever false colour overlay system. Sadly they will never be used for thermal imaging again by me. If you need another controller I may be able to help.Fraser

author: Etakarinae
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 11, 2023, 06:41:21 pm
content: Thanks Fraser,I was hoping you would help me since you are knowing a lot about these old camerasYes, your monitor (and even the lens or the camera if you don"t use them) interests me, maybe you can PM me

author: Etakarinae
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 11, 2023, 07:07:29 pm
content: I powered the unit, the power led is green but the led near the screen didn't powered and the screen remained blackNo motor on the scaner seemed runingI noticed that the receiver became hot on the power sideSo right now it is a complete didasterWill post a picture

author: Etakarinae
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 11, 2023, 08:08:54 pm
content: My electronic level for repairing object is quite limited, so I hope that a card has been disconnected during shipping, for my understanding, the screen and the camera are not powered or the camera is damaged

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2023, 09:03:35 pm
content: The service manual for this series of cameras is available for free from the FLIR download web site. You should be able to download it without registering with FLIR. I will see if I can supply a link to the correct site for you.Please be aware that these cameras are now vintage technology and failure is common.They are really best suited to the collector rather than for use unless the usage case specifically needs MWIR, in which case they are an affordable option but need lots of care and often restoration to work well.Fraser

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2023, 09:08:47 pm
content: The manuals may be downloaded here…..https://flir.custhelp.com/app/account/fl_download_manualsYou need to be in the “Legacy Products” area, select “AGA & AGEMA (Legacy)” and “Technical Documentation”Select your camera from the list and download.The dual AGA camera is just a separate LWIR and MWIR 700 series camera chassis placed side by side in a common casing. The service manuals for the 700 series cameras and controllers will provide what you need to trace faults in the system.Fraser

author: Etakarinae
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 12, 2023, 12:00:09 pm
content: Thanks Fraser