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FLIR PathFindIR User Manual Download Page 1

334-0001-00-10, version 100

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PathFindIR

Aftermarket User Manual

334-0001-00-10, version 100
April 2007

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Summary of Contents for PathFindIR

Page 1: ...334 0001 00 10 version 100 04 07 i PathFindIR Aftermarket User Manual 334 0001 00 10 version 100 April 2007 TM...

Page 2: ...earing on the products herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of FLIR Systems Inc and or its subsidiaries All other trademarks trade names or company names referenced herein are used fo...

Page 3: ...34 0001 00 10 version 100 04 07 iii Warnings and Cautions Introduction Getting Started Caring for your PathFindIR Options and Accessories Technical Data Installation Infrared Technology 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...

Page 4: ...iv 04 07 334 0001 00 10 version 100...

Page 5: ...ater Element 8 3 4 Automatic Shutter 8 3 5 In Case of Difficulty 8 3 6 Troubleshooting 9 4 Caring for your PathFindIR 4 1 Product Cleaning 11 4 2 Temperature 11 4 3 Maintenance 11 4 4 Cleaning 12 5 Op...

Page 6: ...2 04 07 334 0001 00 10 version 100 7 4 Precautions 21 7 5 Installation Assistance 21 7 6 Mounting Assistance 22 8 Infrared Technology 8 1 History of Infrared 29 8 2 How do Infrared Cameras Work 34...

Page 7: ...sumes all risks and indemnifies the manufacturer from any liability Minimize display viewing while driving Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead and may result in an accident...

Page 8: ...ed to excessive shock and or vibration Refer to paragraph 6 1 Performance Specification on page 15 for detailed environmental requirements Great care should be used with your camera optics They are de...

Page 9: ...334 0001 00 10 version 100 04 07 3 1 1 Warnings and Cautions 1 Warnings and Cautions...

Page 10: ...1 Warnings and Cautions 4 04 07 334 0001 00 10 version 100 1 Warnings and Cautions...

Page 11: ...era designed to provide driver vision enhancement in adverse weather conditions and better situational awareness than with traditional head lamps Many serious accidents occur at night because the driv...

Page 12: ...l to assist with driver vision and situational awareness for oncoming obstructions such as animals people and other vehicles The above images show a comparison of typical night time driving compared t...

Page 13: ...ly the wide operating temperature range allows the PathFindIR to maintain high performance in severe weather conditions 2 3 What is Thermal Imaging With our eyes we see visible light With a thermal im...

Page 14: ...yesight and daylight cameras useless The PathFindIR can see clearly through dust and smoke increasing safety for everyone on the job site 2 5 Parts List PathFindIR Camera Unit Only Model numbers 334 0...

Page 15: ...cally optimizes the image to provide you with the best contrast in most conditions The thermal imager inside the camera does not sense light like conventional cameras it senses heat or temperature dif...

Page 16: ...ge correction feature via the internal calibration shutter This shutter will activate every 2 minutes or more frequently during initial start up and large environmental temperature changes During this...

Page 17: ...ions The PathFindIR works with most standard NTSC or PAL monitors that have 75ohm input No Video no clicking If video is not displayed or you do not hear a clicking sound from the PathFindIR check the...

Page 18: ...if the camera is connected to an input that requires a different impedance The image is dark and no objects are seen Recycle the power and see if you get the Splash Screen as seen below on the display...

Page 19: ...Only clean the window when you can visually see contamination on the surface 4 2 Temperature The PathFindIR camera has an operating temperature range of 40 to 80o C Choose an installation location so...

Page 20: ...rmal cleaning Rinse the camera housing with low pressure fresh water to keep it clean If the front window of the PathFindIR gets water spots wipe it with a clean soft cotton cloth dampened with fresh...

Page 21: ...able accessories such as mounting kits monitor options cables and accessories 5 1 1 PathFindIR Standard 20 foot Cable Part Number 308 0121 00 Rev 110 The standard system cable ensures a sealed connect...

Page 22: ...0 version 100 5 Options and Accessories 5 1 2 Other Accessories Mounting hardware and monitors are not currently available from FLIR Systems Inc Please contact FLIR or your local dealer installer for...

Page 23: ...or NTSC Video 25 Hz for PAL video 9 Hz Export Compliant Power Power requirements 12 Vdc nominal range 6V to 16V Power consumption 2 Watts nominal 8 Watts with heater turned on Environmental Operating...

Page 24: ...6 Technical Data 16 04 07 334 0001 00 10 version 100 6 Technical Data 6 1 1 Side View...

Page 25: ...334 0001 00 10 version 100 04 07 17 6 6 Technical Data 6 Technical Data 6 1 2 Side View Additional Dimensions...

Page 26: ...6 Technical Data 18 04 07 334 0001 00 10 version 100 6 Technical Data 6 1 3 Front View...

Page 27: ...e video system integration The wiring and installation requires special care and integration techniques Improper installation may result in damage to the camera and may void the warranty Some modifica...

Page 28: ...ines and Precautions Do not splice cables or tap into existing cables for power or video Doing so may result in shock fire or damage to electrical system equipment Power connections should be made to...

Page 29: ...e Due to the unlimited number of vehicles and mounting positions available FLIR Systems Inc does not manufacture or support specific vehicle aftermarket kits for installation If your company is part o...

Page 30: ...taller of automotive aftermarket equipment Many shops familiar with rear vision cameras will be able to assist in the mounting and location of the PathFindIR system as well as proper display mounting...

Page 31: ...sting different samples of colored glass which gave similar reductions in brightness he was intrigued to find that some of the samples passed very little of the sun s heat while others passed so much...

Page 32: ...erschel revealed his discovery he referred to this new portion of the electromagnetic spectrum as the thermometrical spectrum The radiation itself he sometimes referred to as dark heat or simply the i...

Page 33: ...o 0 2 C 0 036 F and later models were able to be read to 0 05 C 0 09 F Then a breakthrough occurred Melloni connected a number of thermocouples in series to form the first thermopile The new device wa...

Page 34: ...liquefied gases for entire days The common thermos bottle used for storing hot and cold drinks is based upon his invention Between the years 1900 and 1920 the inventors of the world discovered the in...

Page 35: ...into the possibilities of developing passive no search beam systems around the extremely sensitive photon detector During this period military secrecy regulations completely prevented disclosure of t...

Page 36: ...an eye There are no colors or shades of gray in infrared only varying intensities of radiated energy The infrared imager converts this energy into an image that we can interpret Several detector techn...

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