Marine Cameras

Security Cameras Resources and Information 

Your boat is a serious investment. And like any investment, you’ll want to make sure that your vessel and accessories stay safe during storage or when otherwise out of sight. The security cameras in PartsVu’s selection are durable, versatile, and capable of adapting to a variety of applications. Choose from thermal cameras, day and night cameras, and dome cameras from leading manufacturers like Garmin, FLIR Systems, Raymarine, Speco Tech, OceanLED, Bushnell, Golight and more.

If you’re looking for more boating products, choose from our full selection of boat products and accessories, or boating electronics and navigation. 

Marine Cameras FAQs

How do I install my CAM210IP?

This product is suitable for mounting below decks. The product should be mounted where it will be: 

• protected from physical damage and excessive vibration.
• well ventilated and away from heat sources.

When choosing a location for the product, consider the following points to ensure reliable and trouble-free operation:

• Access — there must be sufficient space to enable cable connections to the product, avoiding tight bends in the cable.
• Diagnostics — the product must be mounted in a location where the diagnostics LED is easily visible.
• Electrical interference — the product should be mounted far enough away from any equipment that may cause interference such as motors, generators and radio transmitters / receivers.
• Magnetic compass — refer to the Compass safe distance section in this document for advice on maintaining a suitable distance between this product and any compasses on your vessel.
• Power — to keep cable runs to a minimum, the product must be located as close as possible to the vessel’s dc power supply.
• Mounting surface — ensure the product is adequately supported on a secure surface. Refer to the weight information provided in the Technical specification for this product and ensure that the intended mounting surface is suitable for bearing the product weight. Do NOT mount units or cut holes in places which may damage the structure of the vessel.

It is important to use cables of the appropriate type and length unless otherwise stated use only standard cables of the correct type, supplied by Raymarine. Ensure that any non-Raymarine cables are of the correct quality and gauge. For example, longer power cable runs may require larger wire gauges to minimize voltage drop along the run.

The unit can be powered from a 12 volt dc power supply using its dedicated power cable. The camera is a Class 2 PoE device. When the camera is connected directly to a gS Series multifunction display (MFD) the unit can be powered from the displays network connection. NEVER connect the camera’s power supply connection when the unit is being supplied PoE.

The camera can also be powered using a PoE injector. 

PoE is a system which allows electrical power to be passed from a PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) device along the ethernet connection to supply power to a PD (Powered Device). This allows a single cable to be used to provide both data connection and electrical power to compatible devices.

The unit must be connected to a compatible MFD or PC to enable the video feed to be viewed. When connecting the camera directly to a PC the camera requires a separate power supply connection. Alternatively a PoE injector could be used to power the camera. 

The unit can connect directly to a multifunction display. If the multifunction display provides Power over Ethernet (PoE) then a separate power supply may not be required. 

Having chosen a suitable location, install the unit as follows: 

1. Ensure the power supply is switched off and that the necessary cables have been fed to the mounting location. 
2. Check the selected location for the unit. A clear, flat area is required, which is safe to have screws fitted to.
3. Use the supplied mounting template to mark out the location of the mounting holes, and if required the cable feed hole. 
4. Drill the mounting holes, and if required the cable feed hole at the marked locations. 
5. Feed the camera’s cables through the hole in the camera’s base. 
6. Place the base into position, lining up the holes in the camera base with the drilled holes in the mounting surface. 
7. Secure the base in position using the screws and nylon washers provided, ensuring that the camera’s cables sit in the camera base’s cable channel, or feed through the cable feed hole in the mounting surface.
8. Attach the camera to its base and lock into position using the locknut.
9. Connect the camera’s cables to the relevant cable feeds.
10. Power up the system and check the camera’s feed on your display.
11. Adjust the camera’s pan and tilt angle to obtain the best picture.
12. Lock the camera’s position by tightening the grub screws in the camera’s base, using the supplied Allen key.
13. CAM200IP only: clip the sun cover onto the camera, ensuring it does not overhang the front of the camera by more than 10 mm (0.39 in.).

Are Raymarine marine cameras waterproof?

Although the waterproof rating capacity of this product meets the stated IPX standard (refer to the product’s Technical Specification), water intrusion and subsequent equipment failure may occur if the product is subjected to commercial high-pressure washing. Raymarine will not warrant products subjected to high-pressure washing.

How does the FLIR marine camera distance recognition and classification work?

The distance that you will be able to detect and recognize a target depends on various camera and atmospheric factors. Most manufacturers use a mathematical model to establish range performance claims. As the leaders in maritime imaging, FLIR provides actual test results and validates range performance in real life conditions. Video of these results are available online at ir.com/marine.

There are three industry-standard measurements used to present the range performance of a thermal imaging system: detection, recognition, and identification. Detecting a target simply means you can see a hot spot on the monitor, even if it’s just one pixel. Recognizing a target means you can verify it as another vessel, as opposed to an island. Recognition can be possible with as few as five or six pixels. Since the identity of a human cannot be reliably determined with thermal cameras, FLIR uses “classification of human activity,” rather than “identification.” 

Classifying human activity is a more meaningful benchmark, given that in most rst responder missions, officers are primarily interested in confirming that people are onboard, determining how many there are, and understanding what they are doing. The graphics on the following pages illustrate the ranges at which the following FLIR cameras can realistically provide detection, recognition, and classification of a 30ft. vessel under ideal and poor conditions.

How is thermal vision different from night vision?

The maritime environment presents some of the most difficult imaging conditions possible. Conventional low-light or image intensified cameras (green night vision scopes) rely on small amounts of light to produce an image. In many cases, the maritime environment is cluttered with bright lights on the shoreline, which presents a challenging scene for image intensifiers. Bright lights in the distance can cause a conventional night vision scope to bloom, making it hard to see targets of interest. Conversely, the maritime environment is complementary to thermal imaging, since you are looking for a warm target against a cool, uniform scene. Humans and engines can’t hide their heat. Because of this, FLIR thermal cameras outperform low-cost night vision systems for long-range detection and search and rescue.

Do FLIR marine cameras work in low-light conditions? 

FLIR stabilized maritime systems configured with high-performance daylight cameras provide incredible standoff range that will extend your threat detection, security, and surveillance abilities with up to 360x combined optical and digital zoom. These powerful HD visible cameras can outperform stabilized binoculars, and video can be recorded for evidentiary purposes. With 0.35 lux sensitivity these HD visible cameras greatly enhance your ability to positively identify vessels or suspects in low light conditions. incredible standoff range that will extend your threat detection, security, and surveillance abilities with up to 360x combined optical and digital zoom. These powerful HD visible cameras can outperform stabilized binoculars, and video can be recorded for evidentiary purposes. With 0.35 lux sensitivity these HD visible cameras.