Product Description
The FLIR M324S thermal camera offers advanced features that significantly enhance situational awareness. It can detect other vessels, small boats, floating objects, and hazards day or night, even in challenging conditions like darkness, glare, dust, and light fog. You can display its images on any marine monitor or integrate it directly into your marine multifunction display along with charting and radar. With simple joystick control for pan, tilt, and zoom, and an optional advanced touchscreen control from select marine multifunction displays, it's very user - friendly. This camera seamlessly integrates with existing electronics from well - known brands such as Raymarine, Furuno, Garmin, and Simrad. It also supports Slew - to - Cue target tracking from compatible radar, AIS, and chart systems. The composite video output allows for easy connection to MFDs and monitors. Engineered for harsh marine environments, it comes with on - screen color symbology for quick access to system status, position, and configuration. The M - Series offers 360° continuous pan and +/-90° tilt with joystick control and gyro - stabilization as standard. It features the latest generation thermal detector for sharper details and better image quality. With up to 320 x 240 thermal imaging, you can see more and farther than ever, even at night. The resolution (320 x 240 for the 324 Series) is model - dependent. Specifications include a 320 x 240 VOx Microbolometer detector, 30Hz NTSC video refresh rate, 24° x 18° field of view, 19mm focal length, and more. It has a power requirement of 12 - 24 V DC and can operate in a temperature range from - 13°F to +131°F. What's in the box: 324S Thermal Camera, JCU with weather cover, weatherproof Ethernet coupler, 25' Ethernet cable, mounting hardware, and a user's guide.
Using the FLIR M324S thermal camera is straightforward. First, use the included mounting hardware to install the camera in a suitable location on your marine vessel. Connect the Ethernet cable to the camera and the compatible device, like a marine monitor or multifunction display. Power it up using a 12 - 24 V DC power source. Once powered on, you can start using the joystick control to pan, tilt, and zoom the camera. If your multifunction display supports it, you can also use the advanced touchscreen control. When using the camera, keep in mind that it is designed for marine environments, but avoid exposing it to extreme conditions beyond its specified operating temperature range of - 13°F to +131°F. For maintenance, check the camera regularly for any signs of damage, especially after rough sea conditions. The automatic window defrost feature will help keep the lens clear at power - up. Also, ensure that the connections are secure and free from corrosion. If you notice any issues with the camera's performance, refer to the user's guide or contact customer support.
