Digital Video Management System A&E Specifications – August 20, 2007
FLIR Systems SR-100 & SR-100P
Architect & Engineering Specifications
Version 1.1
April 16, 2008
A&E Specification FLIR Systems, Inc.
Models SR-100 & SR-100P
PART 1 - NOT USED
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 Thermal Security Camera
A. Functional Description
1. The Thermal Security Camera shall not depend on any visible or invisible (infrared) illumination or image intensifier to “see” i.e. produce images. The Thermal Security Camera shall be totally passive and not produce any energy or emit light in any bandwidth. The Thermal Security Camera shall allow the user to clearly identify images in the total absence of light.
2. The Thermal Security Camera shall allow the user to see through smoke and light fog and to view the thermal patterns and contrast in the scene.
3. The Thermal Security Camera shall not be susceptible to “image blooming” caused by bright lights as are image intensifiers and visible spectrum cameras.
4. The Thermal Security Camera shall utilize a Vanadium Oxide (VOx) uncooled microbolometer responding in the LWIR (Long Wave Infrared) spectral range of 7.5 – 13.5 μm which is beyond what is visible to the human eye.
5. The camera shall be factory configured with a 100mm anti-reflection coated Germanium lens with a 7° H x 5° V Field of View (FOV).
6. The range of the Thermal Security Camera shall be defined at three levels consisting of:
a. Detection – In order to detect if an object is present or not, its critical dimension needs to be covered by 1.5 or more pixels.
b. Recognition – Recognizing an object is defined as seeing what type of object it is. This means being able to determine if the object is a person, a car or a truck. In order to recognize an object it needs to be subtended by at least 6 pixels across its critical dimension.
c. Identification – Identifying the object is defined as seeing if it is a man/woman or a man carrying a shovel verses a man carrying a rifle. In order to identify an object it needs to be subtended by at least 12 pixels.
7. The approximate DRI (Detection, Recognition, Identification) range for a vehicle and a human target is listed in Tables 1 & 2.
Lens / Detection / Recognition / Identification100mm / 4.4km / 1.1km / 580m
Table 1: DRI range for Vehicle with 2.3m critical dimension
using a Thermal Security Camera with 38 micron pitch detector
Lens / Detection / Recognition / Identification100mm / 1.6km / 400m / 200m
Table 2: DRI range for Human Target using a Thermal Security
Camera with 38 micron pitch detector
Assumptions: 50% probability of achieving objective at the specified distance given a 2-degree temperature difference and 0.85/km atmospheric attenuation factor. Actual range may vary depending on camera setup, user experience, environmental conditions, and type of monitor or display used.
8. An online site security planning tool shall be available to assist the user in selecting the correct cameras and designing a video surveillance system. The tool shall utilize Google Earth maps saved as jpeg images to allow the user to place cameras on the site / buildings and simulate the actual field of view of any camera to visually see the difference between each camera / lens combination for detection, recognition and identification. The tool shall be available at http://raven.flirops.com/.
9. The Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference (NETD) is the measure of the smallest object temperature that can be detected by the thermal imager relative to the system noise. The measurement is usually quantified as a mK value. This is the most common Figure of Merit of a thermal imaging system and a true measurement of the thermal camera’s sensitivity. The Thermal Security Camera shall provide a NETD of <85mK @ f1.6 or lower.
10. The Thermal Security Camera shall include a Dynamic Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) filter which is a real-time DSP-based image enhancement function that optimizes the thermal image across all scene conditions to provide video with the optimal contrast and low noise. DDE automatically adapts to all scene conditions and requires no user input.
11. The Thermal Security Camera shall utilize Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC) which is a set of compensation factors for each pixel. NUC shall enable the following features and benefits:
a. Eliminate the need for FPA (Focal Plane Array) temperature stabilization.
b. Allow for near instantaneous camera turn-on.
c. Reduced system complexity and power consumption.
d. Allow for a wider operating temperature range.
12. The Thermal Security Camera shall include a function known as Flat-Field Correction (FFC). The FFC function provides optimal image quality across changing scene and environmental conditions. FFC can be controlled at any time using the Do FFC command in the TVIS-7 User Interface. The User Interface provides two FFC modes:
a. Automatic: In the Automatic FFC mode, the camera performs FFC whenever its temperature changes by a specified amount or at the end of a specified period of time (whichever comes first). When this mode is selected, input windows are available in the SR camera GUI for specifying the temperature change and the number of frames that trigger automatic FFC. The temperature change is specified in degrees, with valid values in the range 0 to 100 on 0.1 degree increments. The time period is specified in frames, with valid values in the range of 0 to 30,000 frames.
b. Manual: In the Manual FFC mode, the camera does not perform FFC automatically based on specified values of temperature change or expired time. The FFC will be preformed when the “Do FFC” button is clicked.
13. The Thermal Security Camera shall include Automatic Gain Control (AGC) circuitry to compensate for scene variations, improve image quality by avoiding saturation and distortion, and to balance signal levels prior to display to maximize image quality.
14. The Thermal Security Camera shall feature both White-Hot and Black-Hot operating modes. In the White-Hot (default) mode warmer images will be displayed in white or lighter shades than cooler or background areas. In the Black-Hot mode warmer images will be displayed as black or darker than the background. Additional pseudo-color palettes shall be available using the application software provided with the camera.
15. The Thermal Security Camera shall provide a standard NTSC or PAL analog composite video output to allow it to function as a direct replacement for daylight cameras and to connect directly to digital video recorders, encoders and monitoring equipment.
16. The Thermal Security Camera shall feature a serial interface for camera set-up and control. A Graphic User Interface (GUI) described below shall be included with the camera for set-up and control.
17. The Thermal Security Camera shall be furnished in an IP-66 rated outdoor enclosure with sunshield and mounting base. The mounting base shall be provided with 1/4x20 threaded holes for mounting to a pedestal or wall mount. All cable connections shall be made inside of the enclosure. The enclosure shall be provided with liquid-tight sealed cable gland fittings for the video and power cables.
18. The Thermal Security Camera shall be available in a pressurized enclosure with a sunshield to protect the camera from adverse environmental conditions. The camera enclosure shall be sealed and pressurized at the factory to increase camera reliability and reduce the cost of maintenance. The enclosure shall be fitted with a standard Schrader valve to allow the enclosure to be filled with dry nitrogen and a purge relief valve to prevent over pressurization. A 16-pin mating connector shall be provided with the camera for wiring.
19. The camera enclosure shall include grounding and surge protection. A separate Earth ground connection shall be made inside the enclosure to a designated grounding lug. The Earth ground conductor may be run as part of the power cable bundle.
20. All camera set-up and control shall be via the serial interface to a computer running the TVIS-7 User Interface provided with the camera. The User Interface shall provide for the following camera set-up:
a. Video Tab provides the following set-up options:
1) Flat-field correction:
a) Manual or Auto selection
b) Do FFC button
2) EZoom
a) 1X selection
b) 2X selection
3) Region of Interest
a) Full
b) Horizon
c) Sky
d) 75%
e) 50%
f) 25%
4) Detail Enhancement – Increases DDE value to next higher value each time sent. Default setting is 32. Valid values are 16, 24, 32, 64, 96 & 128
5) LUT (Look Up Table) – Allows individual pixels values to be mapped to various color schemes or palettes. Options are:
a) White Hot
b) Black Hot
c) Sepia
d) Color 1
e) Fire Ice
f) Rain
6) Focus Position (Slider bar for Near to Far)
7) Focus Speed (Slider bar for Slower to Faster)
b. AGC Tab provides the following set-up options:
1) AGC Type
a) Plateau Equalization
b) Linear Histogram
c) Auto Bright
2) AGC Parameters
a) Plateau Value (slider bar)
b) Mid ITT Offset (slider bar)
c) Max Gain (slider bar)
c. Setup Tab
1) Save settings button
2) Restore settings button
3) Change Pelco Device address (enter address)
4) Camera Core Control
a) Send No Operation (test camera connection)
b) Reset
5) User Defined Command Interface
a) Function Code (enter code)
b) Data (enter data)
c) Send SR camera Command Button
d. Tools – Configuration
1) Serial Communications Settings
a) Serial Port
b) Baud Rate
c) Pelco Address
2) Logging (enable/disable)
e. About (displays version and system information)
21. The Thermal Security Camera shall support the use of a Pelco KBD300 keyboard to control certain functions of the camera. Control of the camera shall be accomplished by the KBD300 keyboard commands defined in the following table (next page):
Keystrokes / TVIS-7 Function / Toggle Values (default to first value)Near button / Increments Focus closer / Note: Holding the Near or Far Button down continuously will only move the focus for three seconds. The button must be let go and depressed for further motion.
Far button / Increments Focus farther
CW Joystick / Turns on 2X Electronic zoom
CCW Joystick / Turns off 2X Electronic zoom
1. Aux On / IR Polarity to Black Hot
1. Aux Off / IR Polarity to White Hot
2. Aux On / Turns on 2X Electronic zoom
2. Aux Off / Turns off 2X Electronic zoom
3. Aux On / Toggle: Plateau Values / 250, 300, 400, 50, 150, 200
3. Aux Off / Toggle: AGC Type / Plateau, AutoBright, Linear, Plateau, AutoBright, Linear
4. Aux Off / IR Flat Field Correction
5. Aux Off / Toggle: LUT Palette / White, Black, Sepia, Color1, FireIce, Rain
6. Aux On / Toggle: DDE gain in Photon / 32, 64, 96, 128, 16, 24
6. Aux Off / Toggle: AGC ROI / Full, Horizon Sky, Ground, Center, Center (smaller)
7. Aux On / Toggle: MID ITT in Photon / 140, 160, 200, 60, 100, 120
7. Aux Off / Toggle: Max gain value / 8, 10, 12, 2, 4, 6
A&E Specification FLIR Systems, Inc.
Models SR-100 & SR-100P
B. Technical Description
1. The Thermal Security Camera shall meet the following minimum requirements using a 100 mm lens:
Resolution / Image Size (H x V) / 320 X 240Lens / 100mm (7° H x 5° V FOV)
Sensor Type / Long-life VOx Uncooled Microbolometer
Spectral Response / 7.5 to 13.5μm
Sensitivity / <85mK NETD @ f1.6
Pixel Pitch / 38 microns
Video Output / NTSC or PAL
Minimum Focus Range / 3 m / 15 ft. electronic adjustable
Serial Remote Interface / RS-422, Pelco D
User Interface / Via devices supporting Pelco-D or Windows-based application program (Windows-based TVIS-7 GUI)
Input Voltage / 14-32 VDC or 18-27 VAC
Input Power Requirement / 8 W nominal, 36 W peak @ 24VDC 8 W nominal, 36 W peak @ 24VAC
Operating Temperature Range / -32°C to 55°C (-25° F to 131° F)
Storage Temperature Range / -50°C to 85°C
Lens Heater / Thermostatically Controlled
Connector Style / Screw Terminals
Enclosure Rating / IP-66 & Mil-Std 810E
Weight / 8 lb (3.6 kg)
SR-100 Dimensions / 14.25” (362mm) L x 5.0” W(127mm) x 5.7” H (145mm)
The Thermal Security Camera shall be a FLIR SR-100.
2. The Thermal Security Camera shall meet the following minimum requirements using a 100 mm lens in a pressurized enclosure:
Resolution / Image Size (H x V) / 320 X 240Lens / 100mm (7° H x 5° V FOV)
Sensor Type / Long-life VOx Uncooled Microbolometer
Spectral Response / 7.5 to 13.5μm
Sensitivity / <85mK NETD @ f1.6
Pixel Pitch / 38 microns
Video Output / NTSC or PAL
Minimum Focus Range / 7 meters (motorized)
Serial Remote Interface / RS-422, Pelco D
User Interface / Via devices supporting Pelco-D or Windows-based application program (Windows-based TVIS-7 GUI)
Input Voltage / 14 – 32 VDC or 24 VAC
Input Power Requirement / 8 W Nominal / 36 W Peak
Operating Temperature Range / -40°C to 50°C (-40° F to 122° F)
Storage Temperature Range / -50°C to 85°C
Lens Heater / Thermostatically Controlled
Connector Style / 16-pin Connector
Enclosure Rating / IP-66 & Mil-Std 810E
Weight / 11.5 lb (5.2 kg)
SR-100P Dimensions / 18” (45.7cm) L x 5.50” H (13.9cm) x 4.50” W (11.4cm)
The Thermal Security Camera shall be a FLIR SR-100P.