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Installing the camera

6.3.2.1

Installing an infrared lens

Note

• The detector is a very sensitive sensor. It must not be directed toward strong visible

light, e.g., sunlight.

• Do not touch the lens surface when you install the lens. If this happens, clean the lens

according to the instructions in section 12.1.2

Infrared lens

, page 67.

• Do not touch the filter surface when you install the lens. If this happens, clean the filter

according to the instructions in section 12.1.2

Infrared lens

, page 67.

6.3.2.1.1

Procedure—bayonet mount

Follow the procedure below to install an infrared lens with a bayonet mount:

1. If present, remove the installed lens or the protection in front of the detector/filter

wheel.

2. Align the red index mark on the lens with the red index mark on the bayonet ring.
3. Carefully push the infrared lens into the bayonet ring.
4. Rotate the infrared lens 30° clockwise (looking at the front of the lens).
5. The camera automatically identifies the lens and selects the measurement configura-

tion corresponding to the lens, if loaded into the camera memory. For more informa-
tion, see section 6.4.4

Measurement configuration

, page 23.

6.3.2.1.2

Procedure—M80 mount

Follow the procedure below to install an infrared lens with an M80 mount:

1. If present, remove the installed lens or the protection in front of the detector/filter

wheel.

2. Carefully push the infrared lens into position.
3. Rotate the infrared lens clockwise (looking at the front of the lens) until it stops.
4. You must manually select the measurement configuration using the FLIR ResearchIR

Max software. For more information, see section 6.4.4

Measurement configuration

page 23.

6.3.2.2

Removing an infrared lens

Note

• The detector is a very sensitive sensor. It must not be directed toward strong light, e.

g., sunlight.

• Do not touch the lens surface when you install the lens. If this happens, clean the lens

according to the instructions in section 12.1.2

Infrared lens

, page 67.

• Lenses can be heavy, so take care not to be surprised by their weight. Some lenses

weight several hundred grams.

• When you have removed the infrared lens, put the lens caps on the lens to protect it

from dust and fingerprints.

6.3.2.2.1

Procedure—bayonet mount

Follow the procedure below to remove an infrared lens with a bayonet mount:

1. Pull forward the release button for the infrared lens (4 in Figure 5.1

View from the

front—bayonet mount.

, page 10).

2. Rotate the infrared lens 30° counterclockwise (looking at the front of the lens).
3. Carefully pull out the infrared lens from the bayonet mount.
4. Install the protective cap or a new optic on the camera, to avoid visible light striking

the detector.

6.3.2.2.2

Procedure—M80 mount

Follow the procedure below to remove an infrared lens with an M80 mount:

1. Rotate the infrared lens counterclockwise (looking at the front of the lens).
2. Carefully pull out the infrared lens.

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