FLIR MARINER User manual

Brand: FLIR

Model: MARINER

Type: User manual

MARINER

Operator’s Manual

Document # 427-0010-00-10

Version 120, October 2006

Mariner Operator’s Manual

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trademarks, trade names, or company names referenced herein are used

for identification only and are the property of their respective owners.

This product is protected by patents, design patents, patents pending, or

design patents pending.

FLIR Inc.

Indigo Operations

70 Castilian Drive

Goleta, CA 93117

Phone: 1-888-747-FLIR

www.flir.com

www.corebyindigo.com

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Warnings and Cautions

Introduction

Getting Started

Caring for your new ThermoVision

Mariner

Options and Accessories

Technical Data

Mounting Templates

Infrared Technology

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Mariner Operator’s Manual

Table of Contents

1 Warnings and Cautions

2 Introduction

3 Getting Started

3.1 Parts List ................................................................................5

3.2 Operational Overview ...............................................................6

3.3 Installation .............................................................................8

3.3.1 Camera Mounting ...........................................................8

3.3.2 Joystick Control Unit (JCU) Mounting ...............................9

3.4 Using your new ThermoVision

Mariner ...................................11

4 Caring for your new ThermoVision

Mariner

4.1 Troubleshooting .....................................................................15

4.2 Replacing the fuses ...............................................................16

4.2.1 Cleaning ......................................................................17

5 Options and Accessories

5.1 Mariner Dual Control Station Accessory Kit ..............................19

5.2 Dual Control Selector Mounting ..............................................20

5.3 Optional Extension Cables ......................................................22

6 Technical Data

6.1 Performance Specification ......................................................23

7 Mounting Templates

7.1 Camera Mounting Template. ...................................................25

7.2 Joystick Mounting Template ...................................................27

9 Infrared Technology

9.1 History of Infrared ................................................................29

9.2 How do Infrared Cameras Work? ..............................................34

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1 Warnings and Cautions

This guide uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially hazardous

situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury, damage to the

Mariner, or other property damage.

Caution! Failure to follow, may result in damage to the equipment.

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Mariner Warnings and Cautions:

For best results and user safety, the following warnings and cautions

should always be followed when handling and operating your camera.

Caution!

 The ThermoVision

Mariner imaging system is not

intended to be used as the primary navigation system.

It should be used in conjunction with other navigation

aids and a primary manual navigation system.

 Do not open the camera body for any reason.

Disassembly of the camera (including removal of the

cover) can cause permanent damage and will void the

warranty.

 Great care should be exercised with your camera

optics. They are delicate and can be damaged with

improper cleaning. Refer to paragraph 4.2.1

“Cleaning” on page 17.

 Operating the camera outside of the specified input

voltage range or the specified operating temperature

range can cause permanent damage.

 Do not image extremely high intensity radiation

sources, such as the sun, lasers, arc welders, etc.

 The camera is a precision optical instrument and

should not be exposed to excessive shock and/or

vibration. Refer to Chapter 6 “Technical Data” on page

23 for detailed environmental requirements.

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2 Introduction

Congratulations!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and important

instruments that you will have on your vessel. The FLIR ThermoVision

Mariner is a state-of-the-art thermal imaging system that will provide you

with excellent night visibility and situational awareness without any form

of natural or artificial illumination.

The ThermoVision® Mariner system is designed for simple, intuitive

operation. The basic system includes a pan and tilt camera assembly and

a remote joystick for steering the camera. It uses standard 12V battery

power and provides a composite video output compatible with standard

display systems. Imagery from the camera can be displayed on a variety of

video monitors, including most multi-function plotter/displays (MFDs)

used with electronic navigation charts. The output is NTSC or PAL, the

same format used on standard televisions and VCRs. It features a wide

field of view and is capable of providing an image even in absolute

darkness.

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The upper image represents what the human eye sees during clear weather

night-time navigation. The lower image is a screen capture from a

ThermoVision

Mariner captured at the same moment as the visible image

above.

Figure 2-1: Mariner Makes the Difference

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3 Getting Started

3.1 Parts List

The ThermoVision

Mariner camera and its accessories are delivered in a

box which contains the items below.

Description FLIR PN

Mariner camera white color, NTSC 427-0010-01-00

black color, NTSC 427-0010-03-00

white color, PAL 427-0010-04-00

black color, PAL 427-0010-06-00

Joystick control unit 333-0016-00-01

8’ Adapter cable—6 pin to 9 pin 308-0018-00

Mounting gasket

#8 x 1″ Stainless Steel Mounting Screws

#8 x ¼″ Stainless Steel Sheet Metal Screws

1 bag of electrical terminals, Joystick mounting

screws, and cable clips

Mariner Users Guide 427-0010-00-10

Figure 3-1: Contents of the box

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3.2 Operational Overview

The ThermoVision

Mariner is easy to install and operate. The system

operates on 12 volts DC, and the joystick control for panning and tilting

the camera is very intuitive; there are no camera adjustments. The thermal

imaging camera inside the ThermoVision

Mariner is completely sealed

and extremely rugged. The camera has been qualified for operation in all

types of weather conditions over the specified operating temperature range

and includes an automatic window heater that will prevent icing under

most conditions.

Figure 3-2: Schematic of Standard Configuration

Mariner Camera

Monitor

Joystick Control

3/16

″ and 1/4″ spade

18 GA power wires

8’ cable

BNC connector

±12 Vdc, 20W

75 ohm cable

(supplied)

(not supplied)

with Pan/Tilt (supplied)

(not supplied)

crimp connectors

(supplied)

(not supplied)

(included)

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Figure 3-2 defines the configuration for installations using one monitoring

station. Power is supplied to the Joystick Control Unit (JCU) and the

system is turned on and manipulated from this station. Locate the JCU in

an ergonomic position near the customer provided display. The JCU has a

small footprint and will accommodate a variety of installation

configurations. For most navigation needs, the ThermoVision

Mariner

pan/tilt head will face forward, and won’t be adjusted very often. But for

some applications, such as sport fishing, law enforcement, surveillance, or

fire fighting, extra consideration should be given to placement based on

the application and deck layouts.

The main sensor cable that links the JCU and the monitor is terminated on

both ends, but the installer is required to terminate the power cable at the

power source (ideally the fuse panel). This is the only electrical

termination required for a single monitor configuration.

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3.3 Installation

3.3.1 Camera Mounting

Mount the camera with the front of the base facing the intended viewing

direction. The camera base mounts with three #8 x 1″ flat head screws

which are provided.

Step 1 Drill the screw mounting holes and 1.125″ cable through hole per

the installation template provided in Chapter 7 “Mounting

Templates” on page 25. A sketch is shown in Figure 3-4.

Step 2 With the gasket under the base, feed the cables through the hole

and fasten the camera in place using the three #8 x 1″ flat head

screws or three #8 x ¼″ sheet metal screws.

Caution! The ThermoVision

Mariner is intended to be mounted with the

pedestal flat and sealed to a horizontal surface with the camera above

the mounting plane. Any other type of installation is not appropriate and

could result in undesirable operation and will void the warranty.

Figure 3-3: Mariner Outline

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Figure 3-4: Base Mount Template for Mariner Camera

3.3.2 Joystick Control Unit (JCU) Mounting

The unit may be mounted on any flat surface in any orientation.

Step 1 Cut a 3″ diameter hole in the surface where the control is to be

mounted using the template provided in Chapter 7 “Mounting

Templates” on page 25. A sketch is shown in Figure 3-5.

Caution! Changing the wiring configuration between the Joystick Control

Unit and the ThermoVision

Mariner or attempting to utilize controllers

or wiring harnesses other than the ones supplied by FLIR may cause

permanent damage to the unit and will void the warranty.

Caution! Do not connect the Mariner unit to anything other than 12V

power. Operating the camera outside of the specified input voltage

range or the specified operating temperature range can cause

permanent damage.

Caution! The ThermoVision

Mariner imaging system is not intended to

be used as the primary navigation system. It should be used in

conjunction with other navigation aids and a primary manual navigation

system.

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Step 2 Route power leads from the 12VDC power source in the fuse

protected main electrical panel to the control. Wire must be 16

gage with a maximum run of 100 feet.

Step 3 Crimp the terminals supplied onto the power leads. The larger

terminal is crimped to the positive lead, the smaller to the

negative. The terminals are clearly marked.

Step 4 Insert the wiring cable and power leads through the hole and plug

them into the control unit.

Step 5 Use bedding compound or sealant to waterproof the control

mounting.

Step 6 Secure the control with the self-tapping screws provided.

Step 7 Two 2 Ampere automotive type fuses are included in the control

unit as shown in Figure 3-6. The fuse on the left protects the

camera; the right fuse protects the pan-tilt motor circuit. See the

troubleshooting section of this User’s Guide for instructions on

replacing the fuses.

Figure 3-5: Joystick Control Unit Mounting Template

Figure 3-6: Joystick Control Unit

2 Amp fuses

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3.4 Using your new ThermoVision

Mariner

The ThermoVision

Mariner is easy to use, but you should take a moment

to carefully read this section so you fully understand what you are seeing

on your display. While the imagery you will see on the monitor may look

like black and white daylight video, it isn’t! A few tips on how to interpret

some of the imagery will help you to make the most of your system.

Turn on the camera using the on/off switch on the JCU. The joystick

controls the pan and tilt features of the camera. Controlling the camera’s

direction becomes intuitive after a few minutes of experimenting. The

camera automatically adjusts to changing scene conditions so no

additional camera control is necessary.

The thermal imager inside the camera does not sense light like

conventional cameras; it senses heat or temperature differences. As you

experiment with the system during daylight and nighttime operation, you

will notice differences in the “picture quality”; this is normal. The camera

senses small “differences” in apparent radiation from the objects in view,

and displays them as either white (or lighter shades of gray) for warmer

objects, and black (or darker shades of gray) for colder objects. This is why

you will see areas of other vessels under way such as exhaust stacks or

outboard engines that appear white, while the rest of the vessel may

appear dark (or cool). Scenes with familiar objects will be easy to interpret

with some experience. The camera automatically optimizes the image to

provide you with the best contrast in most conditions.

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When using the ThermoVision

Mariner as a navigation aid, keep an eye

out for objects in the water that may be appear only slightly warmer or

colder than the surrounding water. You will notice that in some cases, as in

Figure 3-7, you can see thermal reflections of warmer objects on the

water. Thermal (radiant) energy emitted by these objects that were warmed

by the sun during the day can be reflected by the water, in much the same

way sunlight can be reflected. Do not assume that the objects you are

looking for will be hot and therefore show up as white. Look for variations

or anomalies in scenes that you think would normally be the same

temperature.

In some cases, the composition of the object you are looking at can make

it look warmer or colder, and therefore be more or less obvious to your eye.

In Figure 3-8, you will see an object off the starboard bow that appears as

a small white line. This happens to be a log that was floating in the

Willamette River in November at about 7PM. Although this log was likely

the same temperature as the surrounding water, its composition makes it

appear white like a hot object. The important thing to note is that there is

clearly something in the water and you should carefully navigate to avoid a

collision. You can also see that there is a marker just off the port bow, at

about 100 yards.

Figure 3-7: Mariner showing thermal reflections on the water

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As you experiment with your new ThermoVision

Mariner, you will see your

world in a different light. Consider every object you view in terms of how it

will look “thermally” as opposed to how it looks in the visible spectrum.

For example, when you first turn on your running lights, you may notice

that they don’t appear warm when viewed with the camera, but after some

time, show up white hot as they do in Figure 3-8. After sunset, objects

warmed by the sun will radiate for several hours and will appear warmest

right after sunset. Early in the morning, many of these objects will appear

cooler than their surroundings, so be sure to look for subtle differences in

the scene, as opposed to just hot (white) targets. If you have any questions

about the operation of your ThermoVision

Mariner, or you would like to

provide feedback on the product, please feel free to call us.

Caution! The user may experience degraded images during certain short

term atmospheric conditions such as those that allow water to condense

or collect on the camera window. These occurrences are temporary and

will not result in permanent degradation of the imaging system.

Because water droplets on the camera window temporarily reduce

performance, it is recommended to mount the ThermoVision

Mariner

in a location with minimal exposure to water splash or spray.

Figure 3-8: Mariner showing a log in the water,

a marker at range, and

a warm running light

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