432-0010-00-12 Rev 100 — MD-Series Installation Guide
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Installing MD-Series Systems
Warning:
Use extreme caution when installing the product in elevated locations,
such as on top of a boat or on a mast. Do not perform the installation in wet
conditions when surfaces could be slippery. Follow local codes and observe
standard maritime electronic installation best practices.
Warning:
Use of insufficient wire gauge can result in fire. Follow local codes and
observe standard maritime electronic practices for wiring electronic systems.
Caution:
Do not open the camera ball assembly for any reason. The outer
enclosure (dome) can be removed during installation but should remain in place
during normal use. Disassembly of the camera ball assembly can cause
permanent damage and will void the warranty.
Caution:
Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the camera optics. Also, if the
camera dome is removed, do not touch the gore vent on the back of the camera.
Oil and other debris will clog the vent and prevent it from functioning properly.
Caution:
The MD-Series requires a Power over Ethernet (PoE) power source
compliant to IEEE802.3af. The PoE injector (PN 4113746) supplied with the unit
can accept 12 – 24 VDC nominal, and has an absolute range 10 – 32 VDC
(–10%/+30% per IEC60945). The camera system comprising the PoE injector
connected to the MD-Series camera requires less than 2.5 A. Operating the
system outside of the specified input voltage range to the injector or the specified
operating temperature range can cause permanent damage.
Caution:
During installation, ensure the cables exiting the bottom of the camera
are not in contact with sharp edges, do not bend at sharp angles, and are not
pinched between the bottom of the camera and the mounting surface. Do not pull
on the cables with excessive force.
System Overview
MD-Series is a maritime thermal imaging system for use on most types of
vessels. The system has a single thermal imaging camera and is available in two
models:
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Model MD-324 has a standard resolution camera that supports 2X zoom.
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Model MD-625 has a higher resolution camera that supports either 2X or 4X
zoom.
Details for each model are listed in “Feature Comparison of MD-Series Models”
on page 38.
The infrared (IR) thermal camera provides night-time imagery, even in total
darkness, based on temperature differences. It provides a clear video image even
under completely dark conditions because it is sensitive to thermal infrared
energy.
