TAU-0640-00-10, version 110
June 2011
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Appendix C Tau 640 with Photon Accessories
C.1 Operation of the Tau 640 camera using the Photon Accessory Kit
Backward compatibility with existing Photon equipment allows Photon users to connect to the
Tau 640 camera to provide power and obtain video. It also facilitates serial communication for
more advanced camera command and control via the free downloadable FLIR Camera
Controller GUI. In this first section, we will discuss simply applying power and obtaining video.
Using the Accessory Kit’s Interface Cable and I/O Module, plug one end of the Interface Cable
into the mating connector of the Photon Replicator Board on the back of the camera. Connect
the other end of the Interface Cable to the mating connector on the I/O Module labeled
CAMERA
.
Attach one end of a standard BNC cable to the video port labeled
VIDEO
on the I/O Module.
Attach the other end to a compatible video monitor’s composite video input. If your monitor has
an RCA input connector, a BNC to RCA adapter can be used.
Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet. Insert the circular plug at the other end of the
power supply into the power jack labeled
POWER
on the I/O Module and tighten the locking
screw finger tight. The camera will take ~3 seconds to produce an image after you apply power.
You should see an initial splash screen with the FLIR logo displayed, and then live long-wave
infrared video will follow! Point the camera in different directions and notice the imagery. If the
video image appears low in contrast, point the camera at a target with high thermal contrast
such as at a person.
To Photon
I/O Module
To video monitor
To power supply
(206-0001-20)
Replicator Board
