FLIR F-Series

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1 F-Series Camera Installation
• FLIR Sensors Manager CD
• F-Series Camera Documentation Package
1.4.3 Required Components
The installer will need to supply the following items, which are specific to the installation.
• Electrical wire, for system power; up to 100’ (3-conductor, shielded, gauge determined by cable
length and supply voltage. Refer to section 1.6 “Camera Connections” on page 1-6.
• Camera grounding strap
• Coaxial RG59U video cables (BNC connector at the camera end) for analog video
• Shielded Category 6 Ethernet cable for control, streaming video, and for software upgrades.
• Optional serial cable for serial communications
• Miscellaneous electrical hardware, camera mount, connectors, and tools
1.5 Location Considerations
The camera will require connections for power, communications (IP Ethernet, and/or serial
communications), and video.
Important Note
Ensure that cable distances do not exceed the specifications and that cables adhere to all local and
Industry Standards, Codes, and Best Practices.
Important Note
1.5.1 Bench Testing
Connect the power, video, serial, and Ethernet connections and confirm that the video is displayed on
a monitor when the power is turned on. For configuration and basic setup information using the
onboard web server, refer to Basic Operation and Configuration on page 2-1.
1.5.2 Prior to Cutting/Drilling Holes
When selecting a mounting location for the F-Series camera, consider cable lengths and cable
routing. Ensure the cables are long enough, given the proposed mounting locations and cable routing
requirements, and route the cables before you install the components.
Use cables that have sufficient dimensions to ensure safety (for power cables) and adequate signal
strength (for video and communications).
1.5.3 Camera Mounting
F-Series cameras must be mounted upright on top of the mounting surface, with the base below the
camera. The unit should not be hung upside down.
The F-Series camera can be secured to the mount with three to five 1/4-20 threaded fasteners as
shown below.
Install all cameras with an easily accessible Ethernet connection to support future software
upgrades.
If the camera is to be mounted on a pole or tower or other hard-to-reach location, connect and
operate the camera as a bench test at ground level prior to mounting the camera in its final location.