FLIR Tau Quick Start Guide

Tau Quick Start Guide
Table of Contents
Tau ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
LWIR Video Camera .................................................................................................................................... 1
Quick Start Guide ......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.0 Document .......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Revision History ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Scope ............................................................................................................................................. 3
2.0 Unpacking the Camera ...................................................................................................................... 3
3.0 Basic Accessories .............................................................................................................................. 4
3.1 VPC Module Accessory ................................................................................................................ 4
3.2 Photon Replicator Board ............................................................................................................... 4
4.0 Connecting to the Camera ................................................................................................................. 5
4.1 FLIR Camera Controller GUI ....................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Physical Connection ...................................................................................................................... 5
4.3 Software Connection ..................................................................................................................... 6
4.4 Troubleshooting the FLIR Camera Controller GUI ...................................................................... 9
Table of Figures
Figure 1: Tau Camera and VPC Module Accessory Kit ............................................................................... 4
Figure 3: BNC to RCA Adapter .................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 4: VPC Physical Connections ............................................................................................................ 6
Figure 5: Device Manager showing proper driver installation ..................................................................... 6
Figure 6: FLIR Camera Controller GUI Status Tab – Not Connected.......................................................... 7
Figure 7: FLIR Camera Controller GUI Connection Window Part 1 ........................................................... 7
Figure 8: FLIR Camera Controller GUI Connection Window Part 2 ........................................................... 8
Figure 9: FLIR Camera Controller GUI Status Tab – Connected ................................................................ 8
Figure 12: FLIR Camera Controller Error Message ..................................................................................... 9

FLIR Tau Specifications

General

Thermal Sensitivity (NEdT)	<50 mK
Pixel Size	17μm
Spectral Band	7.5 - 13.5 µm
Frame Rate	Up to 60Hz
Digital Video Output	14-bit digital
Sensor Type	Uncooled microbolometer
Pixel Pitch	17μm
Output Interface	Camera Link
Lens Options	Wide range of lens options available