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Instruction Manual for VISUAL ENGINEERING models including: MFR-DB Dual Optical and Thermal PTZ Camera, MFR-DB, Dual Optical and Thermal PTZ Camera, Thermal PTZ Camera, PTZ Camera, Camera
visualengineering co uk Page 5 MFR-DB April 2022 Connections The MFR-DB kit includes a power comms break out cable, part number 110-3562 The cable assembly connects to the Fischer MiniMax connector on the base of the camera
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DocumentDocumentMFR-DB April 2022 MFR-DB User Manual User Guide for the MFR-DB Dual Optical & Thermal PTZ Camera visualengineering.co.uk Page 1 MFR-DB April 2022 Table of Contents Document History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warranty and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Configuring the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ·Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ·Comm Port Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ·Motor Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ·Camera Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Boot Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ·Successful Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ·Boot Fail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Software Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Camera Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ·Additional Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ·Flir-Pass-Through. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ·Overall Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ·Base Plate Hole Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 visualengineering.co.uk Page 2 MFR-DB Document History Version v1.0 v1.1 v1.2 Date 27/11/2020 09/12/2021 08/04/2022 April 2022 Change Summary Initial Release Environmental Update Updates to support VISCA and Flir communication protocols Warranty and Support All Visual Engineering products are supplied as standard with a 12 month `Return to Base' warranty. Please note: Any unauthorised product disassembly, modification or the removal of tamper proof labels will void the warranty. In the event of a suspected product failure, users should contact the Visual Engineering support team on the telephone number +44 (0) 1206 211842 or please email us at: support@visualengineering.co.uk Should the fault persist or if the support team are unable to resolve the fault, it may be necessary to return the equipment. Equipment should only be returned using the RMA (Returns Management Authorisation) process. Users should contact the support team on the above number and request an RMA number. visualengineering.co.uk Page 3 MFR-DB April 2022 Introduction The MFR-DB is a dual band PTZ camera incorporating both an optical and a thermal camera. Housed in a very rugged environmentally sealed casing it is ideal for use in harsh environments. It incorporates a Sony HD camera with a 30x optical zoom lens and a 63.7° wide angle of view. The Flir thermal camera incorporates radiometric technology which delivers high precision temperature monitoring. It supports an 8x digital zoom and spot metering to further optimise the exposure control for each particular scenario. The HD-SDI video signal output can be user switched between either camera as and when required. The zoom is synchronised between the two cameras, up to the maximum FOV capability of the thermal camera. This allows convenient switching between the two camera views. Speeds are zoom factor corrected, giving fine control over the entire range of the lens with pan speeds up to 100º per second. The MFR-DB has absolute position feedback and therefore has the ability to self correct its actual position if external forces act upon it. User presets can be saved allowing PTZ framing and camera racking profiles to be easily recalled. There is the option to have the video output as an encoded ONVIF compliant stream for use in IP networks. Remote control of the camera is through VISCA protocol over USB or a RS232/RS485 serial connection. All power, data and video signals are through the Fischer MiniMax connector on the camera's base. The outer casing is manufactured from aluminium. All external mating surfaces are gasket sealed to maintain its IP67 rating. visualengineering.co.uk Page 4 MFR-DB Connections April 2022 The MFR-DB kit includes a power comms break out cable, part number 110-3562. The cable assembly connects to the Fischer MiniMax connector on the base of the camera. All signals are then split out to their relevant connectors. The connections are described below. Connector Signal Micro USB Comms EXT 232/485 RS232/485 DC Coax Power RJ45 *Ethernet * Only active if the MFR-DB includes an IP encoder. Connector BNC Signal HD-SDI MFR-DB communications are supported via the micro USB and EXT 232/485 connectors. The EXT 232/485 connector supports RS232 and RS485 comms, the pinout of the connector is described on the right. EXT 232/485 Pinout RS232 RX (to cam) TX (from cam) GND RS485 B A visualengineering.co.uk Page 5 MFR-DB April 2022 Configuring the Camera The MFR-DB can be configured for a specific user profile, to include; communication settings, motor control, and camera options. Once configured the camera will retain the settings. The camera is configured using a menu structure on its control interface which is only accessible at power on. To access the control menu it is necessary to connect the camera to a serial comms software application, such as TeraTerm set to 9600 baud 8n1. Boot Menu · Connect the power comms cable to a USB port on a PC. · Open the PC serial comms application · Power on the camera, a > character will appear and shortly after a ! character. · As soon as the ! appears type v e in quick succession. · The Main Menu shown on the right will then be displayed. · Select the required option. · The function options are described in the following tables. >! MFR-DB Software: v2.0.0 MAIN MENU: 1 = Comm Port 2 = Motor 3 = Camera t = Start Diagnostic Test x = Exit Comm Port Options Sub Menu Mode Baud Rate Protocol Unit Address Comm Port Options Description Options The serial comms standard RS485, No Parity , RS232, No Parity, RS485, Odd Parity, RS232, Odd Parity RS485, Even Parity, RS232, Even Parity The serial comms baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 The PTZ control protocol Auto Detect, VISCA, PelcoD, PelcoP The camera's unit address, this allows several cameras to be connected on the same comms bus 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 visualengineering.co.uk Page 6 MFR-DB Motor Options Sub Menu Auto Position Correction Motor Options Description Whether the camera automatically corrects its actual position if external forces act upon it Stall Detection Detects a stall in the motor drive Motor Speed The speed at which the motors are driven Hold Torque The torque force which the camera uses to hold position Boot Confirmation Movement of the camera head at power on indicating the initialisation status April 2022 Options Disabled, Enabled Disabled, Enabled High, Medium, Low High, Medium, Low Disabled, Enabled Camera Options Sub Menu Output Mode Digital Zoom Video Options Description Options The output video format PAL, NTSC, 720p/25, 720p/29.97, 720p/50, 720p/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080i/59.94, 1080p/25, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/50, 1080p/59.94 If disabled only optical zoom is allowed, applies only to the optical camera Disabled, Enabled On Screen Display Flip on Tilt Zoom Sync The OSD in the camera's video The video picture will automatically invert when the camera head it tilted over the top of its travel The zoom is synchronised between the two cameras, up to the maximum FOV capability of the thermal camera Disabled, Enabled Disabled, Enabled Disabled, Enabled visualengineering.co.uk Page 7 MFR-DB April 2022 Boot Confirmation This gives a clear visual confirmation at power on whether or not the MFR-DB Camera has initialised successfully the following hardware is tested during boot sequence: · Optical Camera Module Comms · Thermal Camera Module Comms · Tilt Axle Encoder · Pan Axle Encoder · Accelerometer The feature can be enabled/disabled in the Motor Options boot menu. Successful Boot The camera will emulate a head nod on a successful initialisation, the actual movement sequence is defined as follows: · Tilt to 0° (Straight Ahead) · Tilt Down 20° · Tilt Up 20° · Return to Start-Up Angle Boot Fail If during the boot sequence any hardware faults are detected the camera will emulate a head shake, the actual movement sequence is defined as follows: · Pan to 0° · Pan Left 30° · Pan Right 60° · Pan Left 60° · Pan Right 30° · Return to Start-Up Angle visualengineering.co.uk Page 8 MFR-DB April 2022 Software Control The MFR-DB camera's serial communication supports the Sony VISCA protocol. The user may choose to use a software controller of their choice or use the VE Camera Controller. This software application can be downloaded from the Visual Engineering website: www.visualengineering.co.uk/supportdownload/9 The user should install the Software application on a PC. The screen below shows the software application. visualengineering.co.uk Page 9 MFR-DB April 2022 It is necessary to connect the camera to a USB port on the PC. The operating system of the computer will allocate this a COM port number. Once this connection has been made the user can go ahead and connect the application to the COM port. In the example below the port COM3 has been selected. Once the software application is connected the functions of the software can be used. In the example below the pan right command has been selected. Similar commands for pan left, tilt up & down and zoom functions can also be sent using the intuitive software user interface. visualengineering.co.uk Page 10 MFR-DB April 2022 Camera Communications Since the MFR-DB incorporates a Sony optical camera the adopted control protocol is Sony VISCA. This standard is used to communicate with the Sony camera, the Flir thermal camera and for PTZ control. The VISCA command list is used for Sony camera communications, whilst Flir camera communications uses a Flir-Pass-Through format, which incorporates standard Flir protocol commands contained within a VISCA wrapper, as described later. Standard commands for the Sony camera are detailed in the standard VISCA commands document, available here: https://www.visualengineering.co.uk/supportdownload/57 Additional Commands Additional commands adopting the VISCA protocol format have been developed by Visual Engineering for use with the MFR-DB camera. These commands also allow control of a limited set of parameters in the Flir thermal camera when using standard VISCA controllers. Commands such as unit type, video output switching, PTZ control and thermal palette switching are included. The following tables describe these additional commands. visualengineering.co.uk Page 11 MFR-DB April 2022 Cmd Set PAN TILT DRIVE Command Move Absolute Position Additional Commands Command Packet Comments <aa> = Pan Speed (0x01-0x18) 8x 01 06 01 <aa> <bb> <cc> <dd> FF <bb> = Tilt Speed (0x01-0x14) <cc> = Pan Direction (0x01 = Left, 0x02 = Right, 0x03 = Stop) <dd> = Tilt Direction (0x01 = Up, 0x02 = Down, 0x03 = Stop) 8x 01 06 02 00 00 0p 0p 0p 0p 0t 0t 0t 0t FF <pppp> = Pan Position <tttt> = Tilt Position The value sent is a 16-bit signed integer calculated as below where <x> is equal to the required angle (-180° to +180°) Value = x*20 Slew To Cue 8x 01 06 04 00 00 0x 0x 0y 0y FF <xx> = Percent Of HFOV <yy> = Percent Of VFOV THERMAL/ OPTICAL SWITCH THERMAL COLOUR PALETTE THERMAL IMAGE FREEZE Set Video Mode Set Palette On/Off 8x 01 04 24 96 01 <xx> FF 81 01 04 63 <xx> 01 FF 81 01 04 62 <xx> 01 FF <xx> = Mode 0x01 = Optical Camera 0x02 = Thermal Camera <xx> = Palette Selection (0x00 0x0D) <xx> = On/Off 0x02 = On (Freeze Image) 0x03 = Off (Real-Time) visualengineering.co.uk Page 12 MFR-DB April 2022 Cmd Set FLIR PASS THROUGH UNIT TYPE PAN TILT DRIVE Additional Inquiry/Command With Response Data Command Command Packet Response Packet Comments Flir Cmd 8x 01 04 24 9F 01 <aa> <payload> FF y0 51 24 9F 01 <bb> <response> FF <aa> = Cmd Payload Length <payload> = FLIR Command <bb>=Response Payload Length <response> = FLIR Response Unit Type 8x 01 04 24 92 00 01 FF Y0 51 24 92 <aa> FF <aa> = Unit Type 0x11 = MFR-HD 0x12 = MFR-DB 0x13 = MFR-TI Absolute Position 8x 09 06 12 FF y0 50 0p 0p 0p 0p 0t 0t 0t 0t FF <pppp> = Pan Position <tttt> = Tilt Position The value returned is a 16-bit signed integer, the actual angle can be calculated as below where <x> is equal to the value returned. Angle = x/20 Flir-Pass-Through Control of the Flir camera uses standard Flir protocol commands. In order to maintain a single communications protocol for MFR-DB and to also allow access to the complete Flir command set the Flir protocol is wrapped within a VISCA style packet. Standard commands for the Flir thermal camera are detailed in the standard Flir commands document, available here: https://www.visualengineering.co.uk/supportdownload/58 Command Packet The Command Packet invokes a Response Acknowledge followed by a Response Packet, these are described below, all values are hexadecimal. 8[x] 0x01 0x04 0x24 0x9F 0x01 <aa> <payload> 0xFF [x] <aa> <payload> The Unit Address, which can be set in the Comm Port Options in the boot menu. Command Payload Length Standard Flir Command Payload visualengineering.co.uk Page 13 MFR-DB Response Acknowledge [y]0 0x41 April 2022 0xFF Response Packet [y]0 0x51 0x24 0x9F 0x01 <bb> <response> 0xFF [y] The Unit Address+8. <bb> Response Payload Length <response> Flir Response Examples By way of example the following illustrates how the Flir-Pass-Through mode format and standard Flir commands can be combined into a single VISCA style packet for the MFR-DB. The examples address a Unit ID of 1, all values are hexadecimal. VIDEO_MODE - ID 15 VIDEO_MODE GET Command Packet 81-01-04-24-9F-01-0A-6E-00-00-0F-00-00-F3-8A-00-00-FF Response Acknowledge 90-41-FF Response Packet 90-51-24-9F-01-0C-6E-00-00-0F-00-02-D3-C8-02-00-66-62-FF VIDEO_MODE SET FREEZE Command Packet 81-01-04-24-9F-01-0C-6E-00-00-0F-00-02-D3-C8-02-01-76-43-FF Response Acknowledge 90-41-FF Response Packet 90-51-24-9F-01-0C-6E-00-00-0F-00-02-D3-C8-02-01-76-43-FF VIDEO_MODE SET REAL-TIME Command Packet 81-01-04-24-9F-01-0C-6E-00-00-0F-00-02-D3-C8-02-00-66-62-FF Response Acknowledge 90-41-FF Response Packet 90-51-24-9F-01-0C-6E-00-00-0F-00-02-D3-C8-02-00-66-62-FF visualengineering.co.uk Page 14 MFR-DB Specifications Optical Sensor Optical Sensitivity Optical Resolution Optical SNR Optical Field of View Optical Zoom Thermal Resolution Thermal Lens Thermal Field of View NEdT April 2022 Specifications 1/2.8" Type CMOS Radiometric Technology < 0.05 Lux, ICR On Thermal Spot Metering 1920 x 1080 Pixel Serial Protocol > 50dB Serial Comms 63.7° Pan & Tilt Range 30x Connector 640 x 512 Pixel Environmental 9mm Weight 69° H, 56° V Dimensions < 30mK Casing As Standard Enabled VISCA USB, RS232/485 360° Pan, 170° Tilt Fischer MiniMax IP67 2368 grams ø115 x 206 mm Aluminium visualengineering.co.uk Page 15 MFR-DB Dimensions Overall Dimensions April 2022 Base Plate Hole Centres 43 43 75 50 50 50 Visual Engineering Technologies LTD Kemps Farm Stanway Colchester Essex CO3 8NB UK visualengineering.co.uk Product specifications subject to change without notice Tel: +44 (0)1206 211842 Web: www.visualengineering.co.uk Email: sales@visualengineering.co.uk Page 16