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Serial control
If you intend to use the Pelco “D” protocol interface for remote control of the device, attach a
standard DB9 RS-422 cable to the connection labeled “USER P3” on the break-out pigtail.
Connect the other end of the RS-422 cable to an available port on a remote control device such
as a Pelco KBD300A. Note - the pins for receive and transmit signals are relative to the camera
and must be swapped on the controller device. That is, the transmit signals from the camera
must go to the receive pins on the remote control device on the other end, and vice versa. The
connector pin designations are shown below:
3.4 Software Installation
Install the FLIR Sensors Manager (FSM) software on your PC. The software installation
procedure and the PC hardware and software prerequisites are described in the release notes
file provided on the CD.
For detailed information about using FSM, refer to the FSM Users Manual. A .pdf copy of the
manual is installed with the software and can be accessed from the Windows Programs menu
(Start > All Programs > FLIR Sensors Manager).
3.5 Configuration and Control
There are various settings available to the installer/integrator in order to communicate with the
existing equipment and/or to optimize image quality for particular applications. These initial
settings are often typically set at the time of installation and are accessible using a web browser
over the Ethernet interface.
In addition to these initial configuration settings, the cameras have features that are controlled
during ongoing operation in the field at any time, such as electronically controlled focus. These
features can also be controlled through the IP interface and/or through the serial interface.
When both modes of communication (serial and IP) are used, the commands issued over the
serial interface have precedence over the IP commands. For example, if a keyboard/joystick is
connected to the serial interface and a user moves the joystick, the serial interface will take
control of the camera, and if someone is using FSM to operate the camera, that person will
temporarily lose control of the camera. Once the keyboard/joystick is idle and no longer issuing
commands, it will be possible for the FSM user to take control of the camera again. Refer to the
FSM User Manual for more information regarding camera control.
RS-422 DB9 “USER P3”
COM 1 Tx A (-)
Signal transmit
Pin 2
COM 1 Rx B (+)
Signal receive
Pin 3
COM GND
Pin 4 & 6
COM 1 Tx B (+)
Signal transmit
Pin 7
COM 1 Rx A (-)
Signal receive
Pin 8
9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1
