M-Series Overview
6 432-0003-00-10 Rev 150 — M-Series Operator’s Manual
Additional References
Your M-Series camera comes with a complete documentation set on a CD (FLIR
Doc. # 432-0003-00-16) that includes this manual as well as others. All
documents are in PDF format and can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader:
• M-Series Installation Guide (FLIR Doc. # 432-0003-00-12) contains
information about how to install the camera.
• M-Series Quick Start Guide (FLIR Doc. # 432-0003-00-11) is a double-sided
card that shows the functions executed by the various JCU buttons.
• M-Series Interface Control Document (ICD) (FLIR Doc. # 432-0003-00) is an
extensive set of CAD drawings with detailed component dimensions, wiring
schemes, mounting dimensions, and several possible system configurations
using more than one JCU.
You may also refer to the Resources Web page for up-to-date documentation:
http://www.flir.com/cvs/americas/en/maritime/resources/
Documentation Conventions
For safety, and to achieve the highest levels of performance from the M-Series
system, always follow the warnings and cautions in this manual when handling
and operating the M-Series camera system.
Warning: Warning notices are used to emphasize that hazardous voltages,
currents, temperatures, or other conditions that could cause personal injury or
death exist with this equipment, or may be associated with its use.
Caution: Caution notices are used where equipment might be damaged if care is
not taken or an operation might have an unexpected outcome.
Note: Notes call attention to information that is especially significant to
understanding and operating the equipment.
Warnings and Cautions
Warning: Do not use the M-Series imaging system as the primary navigation
system. Use it in conjunction with other navigation aids and a primary manual
navigation system.
Warning: Use of insufficient wire gauge can result in fire.
Caution: Do not open the M-Series camera unit for any reason. Disassembly of
the camera (including removal of the cover) can cause permanent damage and
will void the warranty.
Caution: Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the M-Series camera optics.