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Installation and User Guide Elara Radar R-290 427-0101-01-12 Revision 100 September 2020 This document does not contain any export-controlled information.
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To identify a responsible disposal method nearby, please contact the local waste collection or recycling service, the original place of purchase or product supplier, or the responsible government authority in the area. Business users should contact their supplier or refer to their purchase contract. Document History Revision Date...
If help is needed during the installation process, contact the local FLIR service representative or call the appropriate support number that appears on the product's page at https://www.flir.com/support/. All installers and integrators are encouraged to take advantage of the training offered by FLIR;...
Radar Overview Supplied Components The Elara Radar kit includes these standard components: Radar assembly Ethernet port Screwdriver 10-pin connector Back box cover RJ45 cover Back box attached Side cover to wall Torx mount wrench bracket Items Included in Kit Additional Supplies The installer might need to supply the following items as required (specific to the installation).
Connectors I/O and power terminal block Connectivity 10/100 Ethernet System Network APIs FLIR SDK, FLIR CGI, ONVIF Profile S Integration Supported Protocols AXML, XML, KML, Google Earth 427-0101-01-12 Revision 100 September 2020 This document does not contain any export-controlled information.
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Radar Overview Minimize installation tools Features Blind mate Installation Position lock Weight Lbs. <10 Height Mechanical Width Depth 7.75 Operating Temperature °C -40°C to 70°C continuous operation Storage Temperature °C -50°C to 85°C IP Rating IP66 Environmental Dust/Sand (Operating) IP66 Wind Loading No slip at 100 Input Voltage...
IP address defaults to 192.168.0.250 and the netmask defaults to 255.255.255.0. You can specify another IP address for the radar and configure it for networking with the FLIR Discovery Network Assistant (DNA) software tool or with the radar’s web page.
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The DNA tool does not require a license to use and is a free download from the product's web page on FLIR.com. Download the DNA tool; unzip the file; and then double-click run the tool (DNA.exe). The Discover List appears, showing compatible devices on the VLAN and their current IP addresses.
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Installation Step 2 Authenticate the radar. Right-click the radar and select Login, or click the Login icon in the navigation bar. In the DNA - Login window, type the password for the admin user (default: admin). Then, click Login. In the DNA Discover List, verify that the radar’s status is Online and Authenticated. Step 3 Configure the radar’s networking settings.
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Installation Step 2 On the login screen, type admin for the user name and the password for the admin user (default: admin). When logging in to the radar’s web page for the first time or for the first time after performing a factory default, specify a new password for the admin user.
FLIR recommends installing the Elara Radar at a height of approximately 2 m (6.5 ft) or higher. In addition to the line of sight considerations, there shouldn’t be any large metallic object or structure in front of the radar within the first 100 meters (330 ft) over a 180°...
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You can mount the radar directly on a wall or, using an optional mounting accessory, in a corner or onto a pole. Ensure that the radar is on a stable mount with minimal vibrations and resistance to wind. For information about the mounting accessories available for the Elara Radar, see the FLIR Security Cameras - Accessory Guide.
While it is possible to install the wall mount bracket so that the text on the inside of the wall mount bracket is not upright, when you aim the radar, make sure the THIS SIDE UP marking on the radar assembly faces up and the FLIR logo on the flat front panel is upright. Site Preparation The following recommendations provide for proper installation and operation of the radar.
Installation Step 2 The wall mount bracket is shipped attached to the back box. Using the screwdriver, unscrew the three quarter-turn twist-lock screws to release the wall mount bracket. Step 3 Using the appropriate screw holes marked on the wall mount bracket, secure it to the electrical box.
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While it is possible to install the wall mount bracket so that the text on the inside of the wall mount bracket is not upright, when you aim the radar, make sure the THIS SIDE UP marking on the radar assembly faces up and the FLIR logo on the flat front panel is upright.
Make sure the THIS SIDE UP marking and the FLIR logo on the radar assembly’s front panel face up. Important When removing the radar assembly from the...
Pairing a PTZ Camera with the Radar (Optional) Users assigned the expert or admin role can pair the following FLIR Security PTZ cameras (firmware v1.6.1.0) to work with the Elara Radar, so that the camera follows targets detected and tracked by...
Installation Click System Settings and then on the navigation bar, click Radar. Step 2 To activate the radar settings, click On. Step 3 Step 4 From the list of devices on the same LAN segment as the camera, select the radar to pair with the camera.
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Installation Open Advanced Settings. Step 4 Step 5 From the Startup Mode list, select one of the following: • None—The camera starts up in manual mode. • Tour—The camera starts up in Tour mode. • Track NMEA—The camera starts up in a maritime-specific mode that points the camera to radar tracks, waypoints, or MFD cursor position.
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Installation • Exit—The camera exits the automatic mode and performs the manual action. • Exit and Come Back—The camera exits the automatic mode, performs the manual action, and then returns to the automatic mode after the specified amount of time has passed (Timeout Interval) following a manual command.
Operation This chapter includes information about Accessing the Elara Radar and how to operate it using the View Settings Home Page. Accessing the Elara Radar To operate the radar, you first need to access it. Access the radar by logging in to the radar’s web page.
Operation View Settings Home Page The View Settings page displays the live radar. When a user assigned the expert or admin role logs in to the radar’s web page, the page also displays View Settings menus along the left side banner and other options.
Operation System Settings and Other Options Users assigned the admin or expert role can click System Settings to configure the radar. For more information, see the Configuration chapter. Additional choices are for Help and Logout. Video Page On the Video page, you can: •...
Operation By default, the radar provides a 1280x720, two frames per second (FPS) stream using the MJPEG codec. Higher resolution, frame rate, and quality requires more bandwidth. Use the default values initially, and then modify and test them incrementally to determine when bandwidth and quality requirements are met.
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Operation Changes made on the Radar page immediately take effect. To add an analytics region: Step 1 Click one of the Add Region options. Step 2 Click and release on the radar display to create the first corner of the region. Step 3 Continue adding corners (up to 16).
On. After making any change on the Georeference page, click Save to save the changes. The radar can report this georeference information via FLIR CGI or ONVIF, which: • Allows the user or an application to: •...
Configuration View Settings Home Page Users assigned the admin or expert role can click System Settings on the to access: Network Page • Date & Time Page • Users Page • Cyber Page • Map Page • Radar Fusion Page •...
Configuration • Gateway When the IP address mode is set to DHCP, if a DHCP server is not available on the network, the radar's IP address defaults to 192.168.0.250. For information about defining the radar's IP address Configuring the Radar for Networking.
Configuration Copy PC time Select date pop-up When set to NTP, you can specify whether the radar obtains the NTP server information from the DHCP server on the network, or manually enter the NTP server information. After setting the date and time parameters, click Save at the bottom of the page. The radar requires a reboot, and a confirmation prompt appears.
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Configuration Assign one of the following roles, according to the level of access the user requires: Role Access Can: • View the live radar display user • Zoom the live radar display • View the Help page • Log out Cannot manage users: •...
Configuration Cyber Page The Cyber page provides security configuration settings for: Certificates • IEEE 802.1X-Compliant Communication • Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Secure HTTP (HTTPS) Communication • Other Cybersecurity Services • Changes to the security configuration settings on the Cyber page do not immediately take effect. To apply changes, click Save and then reboot the radar.
Configuration To generate and install a self-signed certificate: Step 1 In the Certificates section, under Certification area, select Self-Signed. Step 1 Enter information such as country code, city name, and organization name. Step 2 Click Create Certificate. Step 3 Allow 15 seconds for the radar to generate the certificate, at which point a confirmation appears.
Configuration Specify the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) method: • TLS: Provide an Identity and Private Key Password. • Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP): Provide an Identity or an Anonymous Identity and a Password. Changing these settings does not immediately take effect. To apply a change to these settings, click Save and then reboot the radar.
Configuration Enable or disable digest authentication for the FLIR CGI control interface. The default setting is On (enabled). Firewall Settings For enhanced security, the radar has a firewall that you can enable by clicking On. By default, when you enable the firewall, the following services are set to Allow, which means they remain enabled and their default ports remain open: •...
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Configuration To upload a reference map image and calibrate the radar to the map: Step 1 Using an online map or GPS service such as Google Maps, download a reference map image. For example, if you use Google Maps or another online map, you can take a screenshot of a satellite view of the radar’s detection range.
Configuration What’s here? in Google Maps Right-click on map on Map page Right-click on the first calibration point, and then select Calibration point 1. Step 4 Step 5 Enter the latitude (Lat) and longitude (Lon) coordinates for the first calibration point (P1). You can obtain the coordinates from the online map or GPS service.
Configuration Enable radar fusion, and then select this Elara Radar and one or more other Elara Radars to fuse with this radar. You can also manually specify the IP address of another radar, add it, and select it to be fused to be fused with this radar. To save any changes, click Save.
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Configuration Name Enter a unique, friendly name for the radar, using only alphanumeric characters. The default name for the radar is the model (R-290) followed by its serial number. Radar name Enter radar name To upgrade the radar’s firmware: Step 1 Make sure the radar has been recently rebooted.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tips If help is needed during the installation process, contact the local FLIR representative, or visit FLIR Support at: https://www.flir.com/support/. Cleaning Rinse the radar housing with low pressure fresh water to remove any salt deposits and to keep it clean.
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FLIR Systems, Inc. 6769 Hollister Ave Goleta, CA 93117 Corporate Headquarters FLIR Systems, Inc. 27700 SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, OR 97070 Support: https://www.flir.com/support/ Document: 427-0101-01-12 Revision: 100 Date: September 2020 This document does not contain any export-controlled information.
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