FLIR Photon Block 2, User Manual

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Photon User Guide 412-0035-00-10 Version 100
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1 INTRODUCTION
The Photon is a long-wavelength (7.5 – 13.5 microns) uncooled microbolometer camera designed
for infrared imaging applications that demand absolute minimum size, weight, and power
consumption. It is available with five different lens options: 14.25 mm focal length (50° H field of
view or FOV), 19 mm focal length (36° HFOV), 30 mm (23° HFOV), 35 mm (20° HFOV) or 50
mm (14° HFOV). The camera provides “power-in, video-out” capability, which means that one
need only apply input voltage to receive analog video. For those applications demanding more
advanced control the Photon includes a serial interface (RS-232) for transmitting camera
commands and receiving status. Photon provides digital data interface via a parallel interface.
2 PHOTON SPECIFICATIONS
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324 (H) x 256 (V) uncooled microbolometer sensor array, 38 x 38 micron pixels
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Input power range: 5.0 – 24.0 VDC
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Power Consumption: 1.5 Watts (nominal at room temperature with 8V input)
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Operating Temperature Range: -40
°
C to +75
°
C external temp range
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Dimensions: see detailed drawings in Section 9
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Weight: approx 97 grams for camera core
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Analog video output: NTSC (PAL optional)
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Remote interface: RS-232 (Control Panel software included.)
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Included features:
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2X Digital Zoom with electronic pan/tilt
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Digital Detail Enhancement
Note: These specifications are subject to change without notice. See the Electrical Interface
Control Document (ISC doc. 102-1238-41) for detailed interface descriptions.
Figure 1: Photon 50 mm, 30 mm, 19 mm and 14.25 mm