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3.01 Introduction

Thanks  for  buying  the  IRIS595  thermal  imaging  camera 
controller from Iris Innovations!

By  choosing  Iris  Thermal  Imaging  you  have  added  a  highly 
sensitive  imaging  device  to  your  boat  that  aids  visibility  during 
the  day  and  perhaps  more  importantly,  at  night  or  in  low  light 
conditions, thus enhancing your on board safety and enjoyment.

The  IRIS595  controller  has been  especially designed  to  control 
the pan, tilt and zoom functions and   operate  extended features 
of  Iris  thermal  imaging  cameras  such  as  Nightrunner  and 
IRIS390 models.

This document contains  safety, handling,  disposal  and  recycling 
regulatory and software  license  information  as  well  as the  one-
year  limited  (and  second  year  optional)  warranty  for  your 
IRIS595  Controller.  Please  follow  the  information  in  this  guide  
and keep in a safe place for future reference.

3.02 Overview of Key Features

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s a brief list of some of the IRIS595

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s Key Features:

Compact, Water Resistant Housing

Intuitive Menu Driven operation

Miniature 2 Axis for Pan and Tilt

RS485 Serial Data Communications

Supports Pelco-D Protocol

Supports up to 16 Cameras

Supports Iris Matrix Switching

Supports 16 User Presets

Summary of Contents for 595

Page 1: ...v3 00 04 06 15 595 IRIS595 Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ...onnect or disconnect the product with the power supply switched on Never disconnect the DC ground with the power supply on WARNING Wiring terminations Where the products power and data terminations are extended ensure that suitable connectors are used and that the point of termination for each cable is adequately protected against moisture ingress Ensure correct polarity is strictly observed Do no...

Page 3: ...is thermal imaging cameras such as Nightrunner and IRIS390 models This document contains safety handling disposal and recycling regulatory and software license information as well as the one year limited and second year optional warranty for your IRIS595 Controller Please follow the information in this guide and keep in a safe place for future reference 3 02 Overview of Key Features Hereʼs a brief...

Page 4: ... runs and poor camera control Below is an example of a system with 2 controllers and 4 cameras An IRISEXP0204 data expander has been used to manage the data cables and an IRIS604 Quad Video Switcher has been used to manage the four video feeds Systems can be expanded by using Serial Data Expanders to manage the control data and Video Distribution Amplifiers Video Switchers or Matrices to manage mu...

Page 5: ... enclosed Fixing Points To fit the IRIS595 controller offer up the template to the surface into which you intend to mount securely fix the template and then cut to the dimensions shown on the template shown above Apply a bead of suitable marine sealant around the underside of the bezel and then fir the controller into the cut out ...

Page 6: ... and Tilt are operated by moving the thumb stick whereas Zoom Camera Selection and other extended functions are controlled by pressing the button that corresponds to the specific feature displayed on the LCD screen 9 01 Controlling the Camera IRIS595 This section explains how the camera features are controlled and selected using the dedicated IRIS595 Joystick Controller Below is the IRIS595 HOME S...

Page 7: ...era See Section 10 02 for more details Home The Home button will send the camera to itʼs pre programmed home position Please see section 9 01 for more information on presets Scans The camera supports 4 different Scan Modes Once activated tilt and zoom commands are still accepted by the camera but you will not be able to pan the camera until the Scan has been Stopped 45 Auto Scan Camera pans back a...

Page 8: ...ions Active Active calibration can be used to improve the image if the camera temperature is high Once selected the camera will tilt down into itʼs standby position and operate itʼs shutter This calibrates the thermal sensor to a ʻflatʼ external image Once the shutter has operated the camera will tilt back up to itʼs previous tilt position To calibrate the camera select the desired function PASS o...

Page 9: ...here are two levels of manual calibration available called Passive or Active Passive Also referred to as NUCʼing pronounced nuking this is the standard method of calibration Usually required in low thermal contrast conditions Active Active calibration can be used to improve the image if the camera temperature is high Once selected the camera will tilt down into itʼs standby position and operate it...

Page 10: ...tte 2 PS 205 206 Blue Green Red Rainbow 1 Warm Palette 1 PS 203 204 Blue Red Yellow Purple Red Yellow Grey Palette 0 PS 201 202 White Hot Black Hot Mix Palette 4 PS 209 211 Black Green Red Mixed R Bow Palette 3 PS 207 210 Rainbow 2 Black Green Red Pink Colour palettes have been grouped to provide the most logical pairing ...

Page 11: ...10 01 Notes Continued ...

Page 12: ...om web www boat cameras com Iris Innovations Limited USA 2821 SW 23rd Terrace Unit 5 Fort Lauderdale Florida 33312 United States of America Tel 1 954 533 9381 email info boat cameras com web www boat cameras com 2018 Iris Innovations Limited All information correct at time of going to press Specifications are subject to change without prior notice E OE v3 00 04 06 18 ...

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