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FLIR Ranger HRC MS User Manual

FLIR Ranger HRC MS
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Publ. No. TM 614 006 699 Rev B – ENGLISH (EN) – Oct 30. 2008
Ranger HRC MS™
Operators manual
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Table of Contents

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FLIR Ranger HRC MS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Resolution640 x 512
Spectral BandMid-Wave Infrared (MWIR)
Power Supply24 VDC
EnvironmentalIP66
Field of View (H x V)2.3° x 1.8°
Lens OptionsMultiple options available
Detection RangeUp to several kilometers (depending on lens and conditions)
Cooling SystemIntegrated cooler
Operating Temperature+55°C
WeightVaries depending on configuration
DimensionsVaries depending on configuration
InterfaceEthernet
Video OutputEthernet

Summary

Ranger HRC MS Operator's manual

System overview

Provides a general introduction to the Ranger HRC MS system and its capabilities.

General Safety Warnings

Before switching the power ON

Essential checks to perform before powering on the system.

When using a Laser

Safety precautions and warnings specific to the laser range finder.

System description

Cameras and sensors

Details the different cameras and sensors integrated into the system.

System components

Describes the main hardware components of the Ranger HRC MS system.

System Configurations

IR cameras

Lists the available IR camera options for the system configurations.

TV cameras

Lists the available TV camera options for the system configurations.

Functions and features

Operating modes

Describes the six different operating modes of the Ranger HRC MS system.

Joystick Control Unit

Overview

Provides a general overview of the Joystick Control Unit (JCU) and its main parts.

Joystick and keypad buttons

Details the functions of the joystick and keypad buttons in different system modes.

System software

System information

Explains how system information is displayed and managed on the monitor.

Menu system

Describes how to navigate and use the system software menu.

Main menu

Pan/Tilt menu

Used to manage autoscan functionality and park the system.

Image menu

Manages the appearance of the image on the monitor.

Setup menu

Defines system constants and appearance of information indicators.

Setup – Image

Color scale

Feature used to select IR palette options like Gray, Rainbow, Iron, etc.

Level/Span

Feature used to select the image adjustment mode.

Setup – Pan/tilt

Autoscan speeds

Defines preset autoscan speed rates for system movement.

Joystick polarity

Selects the operational mode of the joystick.

Setup – Local adapt

Language

Feature used to select the system language.

Date format

Feature used to select the system date format.

Setup – Maintenance

Run diag tool

Feature used to start the diagnostic test.

Device ID

Feature used to set the device ID.

System information

Status text

Displays status information for various functions when triggered.

IR Camera software

IR Camera information

Information from the IR Camera displayed on the monitor.

IR Camera menu system

Accesses IR Camera features via the System Software.

File menu

Save

Saves the current image to the camera's internal file system.

Open

Opens an image from a file list in the camera's internal file system.

Setup menu

Image

Controls the appearance of the IR image.

Local settings

Selects language and date/time formats.

System

Configures system parameters like video mode and remote control.

Hardware installation

Mechanical installation

Describes the physical mounting of system components.

Cable connections

Details how to connect system cables.

System components

Explains cable connections for different system configurations.

Alignment

Alignment method

Depends on which equipment was replaced; camera or LRF unit.

Alignment with camera as reference

Procedure for aligning cameras using another camera as reference.

System operation

System on/off

Procedures for starting up and turning off the system.

Basic features

Describes basic features executable via JCU or System Software menu.

IR image

Explains features for controlling and optimizing the IR image.

Optimizing the IR Image

Basic procedures

Provides basic manual actions for image quality optimization.

Select scene

Selects the target scene before making adjustments to optimize the image.

Range selection

Adjusts the temperature range based on environmental conditions.

NUC

Performs internal calibration of the camera.

Digital zoom

Digital zooming

Setting the digital zoom factor to 1x for image optimization.

Adjustment area

Selecting adjustment area

Controls which part of the scene is used for image adjustments.

Auto focus

Auto focusing and manual adjustments

Performs auto focus adjustment and manual tuning.

Typical settings for Low/Normal/High Contrast scenes

Adjustment mode

Recommends adjustment modes for different contrast scenes.

DDE Control value

Controls DDE impact for detail enhancement and noise reduction.

Maintenance and cleaning

Camera body, cables & accessories

Instructions for cleaning the camera body, cables, and accessories.

Lenses

Guidance on cleaning the camera lenses.

Technical support

Email support

Contact information for technical support and service inquiries.

Technical appendices

Technical specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the Ranger HRC MS system.

Parts list

Lists part numbers and descriptions for system components and cables.

Connector overview

Provides a general overview of system connectors and their types.

Trouble shooting

Guide for identifying and resolving common operational faults.

IP network solution

Information on configuring the system for IP network operation.

History of Infrared technology

Introduction

Introduces the subject of infrared radiation and thermal imaging.

The electromagnetic spectrum

Explains the division of the electromagnetic spectrum into wavelength regions.

Abbreviations

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