ThermoView® Series
Users Manual
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5.5. Focusing
After the camera has been mounted, it is important to make sure that the optimum focus has
been established for the given mounting distance. It is important to focus the camera correctly
to obtain the sharpest image of the target you wish to view. The motorized focus of the
ThermoView® imager camera can be set via the PC software over the GigE Vision interface.
Figure 8: Focusing the ThermoView® camera via PC Software (no manual focus)
It should be noted, that if the focus changes or the camera is moved from its installed location,
the user must make sure that a new focus setting has been achieved.
5.6. Mounting
The camera installation requires the most planning effort. The camera needs to be accurately
mounted in relationship to the product (target). Adjustments to align the camera with the target
may have to be designed into the camera mounting to provide the required alignment accuracy.
Avoiding or removing physical mounting limitations and obstructions in the camera’s optical
path, may also be required.
5.7. Cable Connections
Before connecting and disconnecting any connector, make sure that the device
is unpowered!
5.7.1. Connecting the GigE Vision Ethernet Communication Cable
The standard GigE Vision Ethernet cable comes with an IP67 rated M12 connector assembled
to one end of the camera, and an IP20 rated RJ45 connector at the other end. The standard
low temperature (LT) cable is about 5 mm (0.2 in) in outer diameter and 7.5 m (25 ft) long.
Other cable lengths are available as an accessory. The cable withstands ambient
temperatures up to 80°C (176°F).
To connect the GigE Vision Ethernet cable follows the steps below:
1. Remove the rear metal sealed connector cap for the GigE M12 connector
2. Attach the male GigE M12 cable plug straight into the female GigE terminal at the rear
side of the ThermoView
®
camera body by turning the outer mounting thread in
clockwise direction
3. Attach the corresponding GigE RJ45 connector to the related device, like Ethernet
switch, computer, fiber optic converter or PLC.
