Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide
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STEP 3 – SETTING UP YOUR SCREENING STATION
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NOTE: This product is not designed by DW for the specific intention of human fever detection nor the
diagnosis, mitigation, or prevention of disease or health conditions.
1. Install the camera facing away from the entrance or windows.
2. Place the camera 6.5~16.4ft from the monitoring path (10ft is recommended).
3. Place the camera at a 20° angle from the monitoring path.
4. Make sure people are walking into the camera’s FoV rather than straight towards the camera.
5. Place the Blackbody across from the camera, positioned in the corner of the camera’s FoV.
6. The Blackbody should be 9.8~14.7ft from the camera (10ft is recommended). 5ft is the
recommended height.
7. Setup a monitoring station next to the camera with a monitoring PC and personnel. See STEP 1.
8. One person in the FoV at a time.
9. Recommended room temperature is 68° to 86°F (20° to 30°C), under 80% humidity.
NOTES AND CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Allow the camera and Blackbody up to 5 minutes from power-up to calibrate properly.
2. When installing a camera-only solution, allow up to 30 minutes to calibrate.
3. When powering up the E.S.T. monitoring software, keep the camera’s FoV clear of people and
moving objects for 10 seconds.
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4. Do not install the camera or Blackbody under an air conditioner duct.
5. Strong fluorescent lights may impact temperature readings.
6. Sunlight from windows and large glass doors in the camera’s FoV may cause false readings.
7. Consider that any extensive physical activity performed before screening may impact the
facial skin temperature captured by the camera.
8. IMPORTANT! Always follow elevated temperature readings with additional screening such
as a medical thermometer and wellness questionnaire.