AEMC 1950 Operating Manual

Model 1950

ENGLISH

User Manual

 THERMAL CAMERA

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 5

1. GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................................................................... 6

1.1. Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................. 6

1.2. Battery Installation .................................................................................................................................. 6

1.3. SD Memory Card Installation .................................................................................................................. 6

1.4. Camera Display ...................................................................................................................................... 7

1.4.1. Main Screen ................................................................................................................................... 7

1.4.2. Battery Management ....................................................................................................................10

1.5. Configuring the Camera .......................................................................................................................10

1.5.1. Language ...................................................................................................................................... 11

1.5.2. Date and Time .............................................................................................................................. 11

1.5.3. Units of Measure (Temperature and Distance) ............................................................................12

1.5.4. Trigger Function ............................................................................................................................12

1.5.5. Automatic Camera Shutdown Time ..............................................................................................12

1.5.6. Screen Brightness ........................................................................................................................13

1.5.7. Image Storage Directory ..............................................................................................................13

1.5.8. Color Palettes ...............................................................................................................................14

2. BASIC OPERATION .....................................................................................................................................15

2.1. Measurement Cursor ............................................................................................................................15

2.1.1. No Measurement Cursor ..............................................................................................................15

2.1.2. MinMax .........................................................................................................................................15

2.1.3. Point .............................................................................................................................................16

2.1.4. Square ..........................................................................................................................................16

2.1.5. Profile ...........................................................................................................................................16

2.1.6. Isotherm ........................................................................................................................................16

2.2. Freezing Palette Colors ........................................................................................................................16

3. ADVANCED OPERATION ............................................................................................................................17

3.1. Best Practices .......................................................................................................................................17

3.2. Compensating for Environmental Factors ............................................................................................17

3.2.1. Default Compensation Settings ....................................................................................................17

3.2.2. Custom Compensation Settings ...................................................................................................18

3.3. Tripod ....................................................................................................................................................18

4. SAVING AND RECALLING IMAGES ............................................................................................................19

4.1. Image Files ...........................................................................................................................................19

4.1.1. Naming Conventions ....................................................................................................................19

4.1.2. Directories ....................................................................................................................................19

4.2. Saving an Image ...................................................................................................................................19

4.3. Voice Recording....................................................................................................................................20

4.3.1. Creating a Voice Recording ..........................................................................................................20

4.3.2. Changing the Voice Recording for an Existing Image ..................................................................20

4.3.3. Playing Back a Voice Recording ..................................................................................................21

4.4. Recalling an Image ...............................................................................................................................21

4.4.1 Derived Files from Recalled Images .............................................................................................22

4.5. Deleting an Image ................................................................................................................................22

4.6. Downloading an Image to a Computer .................................................................................................22

4.6.1. Downloading Directly from the Micro SD Memory Card ...............................................................22

4.6.2. Via USB Cable ..............................................................................................................................23

4.7. CAmReport Image Analysis and Report Generation ............................................................................23

5. SETUP FILES ...............................................................................................................................................24

5.1. Creating a Setup File ............................................................................................................................24

5.2. Recalling a Setup File ...........................................................................................................................24

5.3. Deleting a Setup File ............................................................................................................................24

5.4. Restoring Original Default Settings ......................................................................................................25

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6. BLUETOOTH ................................................................................................................................................26

6.1. Bluetooth Activation/Deactivation .........................................................................................................26

6.1.1. Activating Bluetooth ......................................................................................................................26

6.1.2. Deactivating Bluetooth..................................................................................................................26

6.2. Headset ................................................................................................................................................26

6.2.1. Headset Connection .....................................................................................................................26

6.2.2. Changing Headsets ......................................................................................................................27

6.2.3. Headset Disconnection ................................................................................................................27

6.3. Measurement Peripherals ....................................................................................................................27

6.3.1. Peripheral Connection ..................................................................................................................27

6.3.2. Replacing Peripherals ..................................................................................................................28

6.3.3. Peripheral Polling Period ..............................................................................................................28

6.3.4. Peripheral Measurements Display ...............................................................................................28

6.3.5. Using a Measurement to Compensate for Environmental Factors ..............................................29

7. FIRMWARE UPDATES .................................................................................................................................31

8. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................32

8.1. IR Image is a Single Solid Color ...........................................................................................................32

8.1.1. Color Palette Frozen.....................................................................................................................32

8.1.2. Inconsistent "User" Influencing Parameters .................................................................................32

8.2. Contrast of IR Image is Incorrect ..........................................................................................................32

8.3. Unable to Save Current Image .............................................................................................................32

8.4. Slow Opening of Files ...........................................................................................................................32

8.5. Headset Cannot Connect to Camera ...................................................................................................32

8.6. Bluetooth Peripheral Cannot Connect to Camera ................................................................................32

8.7. Bluetooth Measurements Not Displayed/Refreshed ............................................................................33

9. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................34

9.1. Camera Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................34

9.2. Infrared Optics Cleaning .......................................................................................................................34

APPENDIX A: MENU TREE .............................................................................................................................35

APPENDIX B: EMISSIVITY TABLE ..................................................................................................................38

APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................39

REPAIR AND CALIBRATION............................................................................................................................40

TECHNICAL AND SALES ASSISTANCE .........................................................................................................40

LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................................40

Warranty Repairs .........................................................................................................................................41

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INTRODUCTION

Do not aim the camera at the sun or other sources of powerful thermal radiation.

Thank you for purchasing a Model 1950 thermal camera.

or best results with your camera:

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 Read these operating instruc tions caref ul l y.
 Comply with the precautions for use.

Symbols:

WARNING: Risk of damage to the instrument.

Information or useful tip.

The CE marking indicates com pliance w ith the Euro pe an "Lo w Voltage" and "Electrom agnetic
Compatibility" directives (2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC).

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n the European Union, this product is subject to selective collection and recycling at end-of-life
as waste electrical and electronic equipment under directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE): this equipment
must not be treated as ordinary household waste. The spent batteries must not be treated as
household waste. Take them to the appropriate collection point for recycling.

This product is designed to allow recovery and recycling of most of its constituents.

Receiving Y our Shipment

Upon receiving your shipment, make sure that the contents are consistent with the packing list. Notify your
distributor of any missing items. If the equipment appears to be damaged, file a claim immediately with the
carrier and notify your distributor at once, giving a detailed description of any damage. Save the damaged
packing container to substantiate your claim.

Ordering Information

Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1950…………………………………………………………...... Cat. #2121.40

Includes carrying case, external battery charger, USB cable, four NiMh rechargeable batteries, SD card,
Bluetooth headset, quick start guide, and a USB thumb drive containing the user manu al, analys is s oftw ar e,
and software manual.

Replacement Parts:

Case – Carrying Case with Foam Insert ..................................................................................... …Cat. #2121.60

Adapter – US External Batt ery Charger ......................................................................................... Cat. #2121.64

Cable – USB (Type A to 5-pin Mini-B) ............................................................................................ Cat. #2126.49

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1. GETTING STARTED

The camera accepts AA batteries of two types:

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1.1. Safety Precautions

 Never aim the camera at the sun or other strong source of thermal radiation.

Direct exposure to sunlight or other strong thermal radiation can impair camera operation and/or damage
its infrared sensor. To avoid accidental exposure, close the lens flap when the camera is not in use.

 Avoid exposure to dust with the lens flap open.

Dust on the lens can absorb thermal flux and cause spurious diffusion. It can also degrade image
sharpness. To clean the lens, refer to § 9.2

 Do not touch the lens with your fingers.

Acids from human skin can damage the lens and its coatings.

 Avoid jolting or dropping the camera.

1.2. Battery Installation

 Alkaline
 NiMH rechargeable

The latter must be recharged with an external charger.
When the batteries are removed, the internal clock has enough power for 15 hours. The

batteries are inserted through the end of the handle. Open the cover using a coin while
pressing down on the locking tab:

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1.3. SD Memory Card Installation

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Camera files (images, audio, and setup) are stored in the micro SD
memory card located on the left side of the head (see photo on left). If this
card is not installed, an error message appears when the camera attempts
to access it. (This card is provided with the product package.)

Before installation, the memory card must be formatted in one of the
following:

FAT16
FAT32

To insert the card, open the rubber flap and push the card into its slot. If the
card cannot be inserted, ensure that:

The card is facing in the correct direction
The card slot is empty

1.4. Camera Display

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Battery (see § 1.4.2)

no display

(Default Battery Management mode only) Batteries OK

(Advanced Battery Management mode only) Batteries OK

(Advanced Battery Management mode only) Batteries low

Batteries discharged

Bluetooth (§ 6)

Bluetooth enabled

no display

Bluetooth disabled

Trigger function (§ 1.5.4)

TA
TS

Aim
Save

In normal operation, the camera starts up:

at the Main screen (see below)
in continuous acquisition mode
with the configuration setup loaded when it was last turned OFF

1.4.1. Main Screen

The Main screen is organized as shown below:

1.4.1.1. Status Bar

Normal operation:

TF

Freeze

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SD Card (§ 1.3)

Card detected

Card not detected

Emissivity correction (§ 3.2)

User-defined correction in effect

Default correction in effec t

Date/time (§ 1.5.2)

Date and time of acquisition of the current image

Acquisition status

Continuous acquisition

Battery (§ 1.4.2)

no display

(Default Battery Management mode only) Batteries OK

(Advanced Battery Management mode only) Batteries OK

(Advanced Battery Management mode only) Batteries low

Batteries discharged

Bluetooth (§ 6)

Bluetooth enabled

no display

Bluetooth disabled

Trigger function (§ 1.5.4)

TA

Aim

Image recall (§ 4)

IR image recall in progress

Visible image recall in progress

Emissivity correction (§ 3.2)

no display

User-defined correction in effect

Default correction in effec t

Image filename (§ 4.1.1)

Name of currently displayed image file

Acquisition stopped (image frozen)

When an image is recalled from memory and displayed:

1.4.1.2. Image

The central part of the Main screen displays the image. This can be either infrared (thermogram) or visible light.
At the bottom of the image area is the color palette. This identifies the temperatures of colors in the thermogram.

By default, temperature/color assignment is performed automatically as a function of the minimum (black) and
maximum (red) temperatures detected in the image. In this mode the palette appears as follows:

You c an als o “freeze” the palette b y defini ng minimum and maximum temperatures (see § 2.2
is frozen, it appears as follows:

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). When the palette

1.4.1.3. Measurements Display

Opens the Main configuration menu
Re-opens the last menu opened

Selects the highlighted item
Adds the selected character

Closes a menu
Cancels an entry

Edits the minimum or ma x imum value of the palette
Restores automatic mode

Below the image area the Main screen displays the temperature measurement for the point or region in the image
defined by the cursor(s). If there is sufficient space, this area also shows the measurement(s) currently being
detected by the peripheral(s) (if any) connected to the camera via Bluetooth (see § 6.3

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1.4.1.4. Function Buttons (F1, F2, and F3)

The camera includes three function buttons, labelled F1, F2, and F3. The functions performed by these buttons
depend on the camera mode. The current function for each button is identified by an icon that appears on the
display screen just above the button. Several icons represent multiple tasks, depending on mode:

Closes all open menus

Closes a message

Freezes the image

Restarts continuous acquisition (unfreezes image)

Saves the current image

Validates the entry in the text editor or the selection in the working directory

Deletes the selected file or folder
Opens the selected file or folder
Exits from image recall

Displays information for the displayed file

Freezes the color palette

Displays the infrared image

Displays the visible image

Plays back the vocal message

Records a new vocal message

Stops playing or recording the vocal message

Searches for new Bluetooth peripherals

Connects all Bluetooth peripherals in the current list

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1.4.2. Battery Management

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If the batteries have been replaced, the Battery Management screen appears
when the camera starts up. This menu can also be displayed by pressing
and holding down the F2 button when the camera is powered ON.

In battery management mode, the function buttons perform the following:

F1 confirms the information entered, closes the window, and initializes
the battery manager with the settings.

F2 edits and confirms entry of the selected item.

F3 cancels an entry or closes the window without resetting the battery

manager.
The battery manager can operate in one of two modes:

Advanced Off (Default) is display-only; you cannot change any settings in this mode. In default mode, the
battery indicator only appears when battery power is low. When this indicator appears, the camera will
operate for approximately 30 minutes and then shut down automatically.

Advanced On allows more precise tracking of batter y energ y consumption, including the type of batteries used
and their estimated capacity. In Advanced mode, the battery icon indicates how much charge is left in the
batteries. Initially this icon is green:

. When the remaining charge is low the icon appears yellow: . When

30 minutes of charge remains, the icon appears as it does in Default mode: .

If you consistentl y use the same set of rechargeable batteries, we recommend operating the camera

until it automatically switches off due to low batteries. This automatically recalculates and adjusts the

estimated capacity of the batteries. The new capacity is displayed by default the next time the Battery

management menu is displayed.

1.5. Configuring the Camera

When the camera is first started up, all parameters are set to their default values. You can modify these settings.
The changes can be stored in the camera’s memory; these settings will then be used every time the camera is
subsequently turned ON. Note that configuration settings can be saved in a Setup file. This file can then be
recalled and applied (see § 5

To enter configuration mode, press F1 in the Main screen. This displays the Main configuration menu. The
Main configuration screen displays six options. Each option displa ys a subm enu:

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Display sets options that control how the display of data appears on

the camera screen.

Files displays options for storing, recal ling, and work ing with images

and other files.

Setup saves and recalls configuration files.
Target sets parameters associated with the camera’s target, such as

distance and temperature.

Parameters configures camera settings such as language,

date/time, and others.

About displays information about the camera.

Use the camera’s arrow buttons to navigate through the menu options.
Selected options appear highlighted in yellow. (See Appendix A for the
camera’s complete configuration menu tree.)

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In configuration mode, the function buttons perform the following:

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F1 closes all open menus without action, and returns to the Main screen.

F2 either:

opens the corresponding sub-menu
(for editable settings) modifies the selected parameter

F3 closes the current window without action, and returns to the previous menu or screen.

When an editable parameter is selected, it appears on a blue background with the symbol to the left. This
symbol allows you to view available options, which you can scroll through using the up and down buttons. After

you select an option, press F2 to accept it.
Note that parameters that cannot be modified appear shaded.

1.5.1. Language

To change the language in which the camera menus appear:

1. In the Main screen, press F1 to display the Main configuration
menu.

2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight Parameters, and then press F2
to display the Parameters menu.

3. Select Adjustments and press F2 to display the Adjustments menu
(shown on left).

4. Select Languages to display a list of available languages.

5. Use the up and down buttons to scroll through the available
languages. When the desired language is highlighted, press F2 . All

menus will now appear in the selected language.

1.5.2. Date and Time

Accurate date and time data is critical for correct camera operation. For example, by default files stored in the
camera are named with date and time information (see § 4.1

). To set the date and t im e:

1. In the Main screen, press F1 to display the Main configuration menu.

2. Highlight Parameters and then press F2 to display the Parameters menu.

3. Select Adjustments and press F2 to display the Adjustments menu.

4. Select Date/Time and press F2 to display the Date/Time menu.

5. Use the left and right navigation buttons to select the parameters to modify.

6. To edit a selected setting, press F2 and use the up and down buttons to change the setting.

7. Press F2 to save the setting.

Note that the Date/Time menu opens automatically at start-up if the power supply of the internal clock has been
interrupted.

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1.5.3. Units of Measure (Temperature and Distance)

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1. Open the Adjustments menu by pressing F1 in the Main screen and selecting Parameters >
Adjustments.

2. Select to display the units in which temperature and distance are displayed:

Temperature: Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C)
Distance: feet (ft) or meters (m)

3. Select the desired units and press F2 to save the settings.

1.5.4. Trigger Fu n ction

The camera trigger can be configured to perform different tasks when pressed.

1. Open the Adjustments menu by pressing F1 in the Main screen and selecting Parameters >
Adjustments.

2. Select Trigger to display the Trigger menu. This lists the following options.

Aim configures the trigger to toggle the display from the infrared image to the visible camera

image. When this opti on is s elec ted , the TA icon is displayed in the status bar at the top of the screen.
When an image is recalled, the trigger is automatically assigned this function. When you exit the
recalled image, the user-selected function is restored.

Freeze configures the trigger to stop the continuous updating of the display and “freeze” the

image. Both the infrared and visible images are frozen; you can toggle between them by pressing F3.
When this option is selected, the TF icon is displayed in the status bar. Pressing the trigger again
restarts continuous acquisition.

Save configures the trigger to freeze the infrared and visible images, and then record them

on the micro SD card (if one is present). When this option is selected, the TS icon is displayed in the
status bar. Each press results in another save, creating derivative files if image acquisition is not

restarted between press es . To restart continuous acquisition, press F2 and then press F2 .

1.5.5. Automatic Camera Shutdown Time

To save battery power, the camera automatically turns OFF after a period of inactivity. The duration of this period
can be set to between 15 (default) and 60 minutes. This feature can also be disabled. To change this setting:

1. Open the Adjustments menu by pressing F1 in the Main screen and selecting Parameters >
Adjustments.

2. Select to display the shutdown time setting.

3. Use the up and down buttons to change settings. You can also select None to disable automatic shutdown.
When None is selected, the camera turns off only then battery power is too low to continue operation.

4. When the desired setting is displayed, press F2 .

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1.5.6. Screen Brightness

You can adjust the screen brightness level to ensur e good vis ibi lit y in var ying light ing conditions. By default, the
camera is configured in automatic mode: a luminosity sensor adjusts the lighting level at all times. To change this:

1. Open the Adjustments menu by pressing F1 in the Main screen and selecting Parameters >
Adjustments.

2. Select to display the screen brightness setting. Use the up and down buttons to change this setting.
Options are Automatic (the camera automatically adjusts the screen brightness), or a percentage of full
screen brightness (15%, 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100%).

3. When the desired setting is displayed, press F2 .

1.5.7. Image Storage Directory

The working directory in which image files are stored must be located on the
micro SD card, which must be present in the camera. By default this is
"1:/images."

We suggest organizing records into several directories and limiting the number
of files in each. This will reduce the time needed to display the content of each
directory.

To change the working file storage directory:

1. Press F1 in the Main screen and select to display the Files
menu.

2. Select to display the Directory menu (left).

3. Use the up and down buttons to navigate through the listed folders. To
open a folder to browse subfolders, highlight it and press F2 .

4. You can select an existing folder as the working directory, or create a new one. To create a new folder,
open New. This displays the Create new directory dialog (see below):

5. Select a letter using the arrows, and add it with F2 . You can also select

to insert the date and time.

The name can be up to 20 characters long.

6. When the directory name is complete, save it by pressing F1 .

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We recommend creating a directory in the root of the SD card to store images. For FAT16 formatting, if
long names are used, only 256 entries are available in the root (any combination of 256 files and
directories). The card will therefore very quickly be considered full, even though its full capacity has not
been reached.

1.5.8. Color Palettes

The camera has three palettes of colors for displaying thermograms. To select a new palette:

1. Press F1 in the Main screen and select to open the Display menu.

2. Select to display a list of available palettes. Choices are Grayscale (black through white), Rainbow
(full-color spectrum), and Steel (black-purple-yellow-white).

3. Select the desired palette and save it by pressing F2 .

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2. BASIC OPERATION

To display a thermal image (thermogram), ensure the camera’s lens flap is in the up position, exposing the IR
lens. Then turn ON the camera and point it at the target object. The thermogram appears in the camera’s main
screen (see § 1.4.1

When default settings are in effect, to stop data acquisition and freeze the image on the display, press F2 .
When the image is frozen, the F2 button functi on bec o mes . Press this button to unfreeze the image and

resume data acquisition.

2.1. Measurement Cursor

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Below the image is the Measurements area of the display (see § 1.4.1.3). The
displayed measurement data depends on the measurement cursor setting. By
default, no measurement cursor is selected, resulting in no measurement data
displayed in the screen. To change the cursor setting:

1. Press F1 in the Main screen and select to open the Display
menu.

2. Select to display the Cursor menu (left).

3. Select the desired cursor type. The following sections describe what
measurement data is displayed when each type of cursor is selected.

4. Save the cursor setting by pressing F2 .

2.1.1. No Measurement Cursor

By default, no measurement cursor is selected (the icon in the Cursor menu is highlighted). Note that even
with no displayed measurements, you can still estimate temperature from the color palette. The color distribution
between minimum and maximum palette temperatures is linear, so simply interpolating based on the position of
the color in the palette provides an estimated temperature.

For example, to estimate the temperature at a specific point in the thermogram, find the location of its color in the
palette. If the color appears to be in the center of the palette, the temperature is approximately:

+ (T

T

min

max

– T

min

) * ½

or

+ T

(T

min

max

) / 2
…in other words the mean of the minimum and maximum temperatures of the palette.
If the color lies in the 1st quartile:

+ (T

T

min

max

- T

min

) / 4

…and so on.

2.1.2. MinMax

The MinMax cursor option displays two cursors on the screen. One shows the location of the warmest spot
on the image, the other shows the coldest spot. These minimum and maximum temperatures are also displayed
in the Measurements area of the screen.

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2.1.3. Point

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The Point cursor option displays a single cursor along with the temperature at the current cursor location.
You can move the cursor with the directional buttons to display the temperature at different points in the
thermogram.

2.1.4. Square

The Square curs or option displ a ys a square on the screen, with the maximum and minimum temperatures
detected within the square also displayed. Use the directional buttons to move the square on the screen. You can
also resize the square by pressing the up and left buttons simultaneously to reduce the size, or down and right to
increase the size.

2.1.5. Profile

The Profile cursor option displays the temperature profile of the horizontal line defined by the cursor on the
screen. The profile is displayed as a graph in the lower part of the screen. This cursor also identifies a point on
this line and indicates its temperature.

2.1.6. Isotherm

The Isotherm cursor option displays points that fall within the same temperature range in the same color.
When you choose this icon, you are prompted to choose the color (green, red, or brown) to display the points.

After you press F2 to save the color selection, the screen displays the thermogram. You are then prompted to
enter the reference temperature (via the up and down buttons) and tolerance size (via the left and right buttons).
Both the reference temperature and the temperature range (defined as ± the tolerance setting) are displayed at

the bottom of the screen. In addition, the palette graphically displays the temperature range. All points in the

image whose temperature falls within this defined range will be displayed in the selected color.

2.2. Freezing Palette Colors

By default, thermogram colors are recalculated for each image, based on the warmest and coldest spots in the
image, and assigned accordin gl y. As a result, the same color may not represent the same temperature in different
images.

You can “freeze” the palette to ensure each color represents the same temperature in all images. When the
palette is frozen, a red padlock appears on the palette. The minimum and maximum values are also displayed in
red.

To enter frozen palette mode, do either of the following:

Press F3 when its function is displayed as .
Press F1 in the Main screen and select Parameters. Then select the icon and choose the option

Manual.

When you enter frozen palette mode, the minimum temperature setting on the left end of the palette enters edit
mode for a few seconds (highlighted in blue with the symbol) so you can modify this setting via the up and

down buttons.
To modify the maximum temperature setting, press the right button when the minimum setting is in edit mode.

This highlights the maximum value, which remains in edit mode for several seconds. Use the up and down
buttons to change the value. If there is no action on the keypad for a few seconds, edit mode terminates.

To change the minimum or maximum palette temperature value, pressing F3 with the icon displayed (or
selecting in the Parameters menu) returns the minimum value to edit mode.

To exit frozen palette mode, do one of the following:

Not in edit mode: press F3 twice while the icon is displayed.
Edit mode: Press F3 once while the icon is displayed.
Open the Parameters menu and select . Then select Automatic.

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3. ADVANCED OPERATION

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3.1. Best Practices

Make the measurement in the central zone of the screen.
Aim straight on, not at an angle.
Measure targets that are as large as possible. Avoid point-like targets.
If the ambient temperature changes significantly, allow the camera to stabilize.
If batteries have warmed up during charging, wait for them to cool down to ambient before putting them

back in the camera.

3.2. Compensating for Environmental Factors

The flux received by the camera can be influenced by:

emissivity of the target object
temperature of the environment
distance to the target
relative humidity of the air

Emissivity is the most crucial factor. This defines the efficiency with which a material radiates infrared energy.
Different materials have different emissivity values. A perfect “blackbody” has an emissivity of 1.00 (the
theoretical maximum), while a material that emits no infrared energy has an emissivity of 0.00.

The higher the relative humidity and the greater the distance, the larger the relative humidity influence is.
The relative humidity, ambient temperature, and distance are likely to vary more significantly outdoors.
The camera default settings may not be suitable for the present environmental factors, resulting in significant

measurement errors. In these situations, we recommend adjusting the camera settings that compensate for
these factors. These are set through the Target menu (see below).

Incorrect settings can produce inaccurate results that may be less reliable than using default
settings.

3.2.1. Default Compensation Settings

Compensation settings are managed through the Target menu. To display this
menu, press F1 in the Main screen and select Target .

The T arget menu (left) lists default compensation settings for target emissivity
and distance, as well as for ambient humidity and temperature.

If the distance and emissivity of the object being observed and current
environmental factors closely match these settings, the parameters cannot be
customized and appear shaded in the Target menu. Also, the emissivity

correction setting in the status bar appears as . In this situation, the default
compensation settings are used for all calculations performed by the camera.

You can use default settings for applications where high precision
measurements are not required, such as d etecting a thermal bridge or
temperature difference.

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3.2.2. Custom Compensation Settings

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Environmental settings should be adjusted from their defaults when:

Environmental conditions are signific antly different from default settings for emissivity and relative

humidity

High measurement accuracy is required

To change these settings, select Influence in the Target menu and then press
F2 . Then use the up or down button to change the setting to User. This

enables you to change the following parameters:

Emissivity: Choose from a list of materials or enter a value. You can

modify three “user” values by pressing the right button to enter the
value, the up/down buttons to change it, and F2 to save. After you

save the emissivity value, it appears in the status bar. Allowable
emissivity values are 1.00 to 0.05.

Distance can be set from 0.5 to 999.9m (1.6 to 3280’). Default is 2m

(6.6’).

Humidity can be set from 0 to 100%. Default is 55%.
Temperature can be set from -15° to +55°C (5° to +132°F). Default is

25°C (77°F).

Note that you can also use measurement data provided by peripherals to compensate for environmental factors.
This requires connecting the peripherals to the camera via Bluetooth. For information about connecting a
peripheral and using its measurement data for environmental compensation, see § 6.3

.

3.3. Tripod

The camera can be mounted on a tripod equipped with a standard ¼-inch mounting head. This provides more
stability than can usually be achieved via hand-held photograph y.

Attach the camera to the tripod by screwing the tripod mounting screw into the threaded receptacle in the battery
compartment cover on the base of the camera handle (see below).

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4. SAVING AND RECALLING IMAGES





When the micro SD memory card is inserted into the camera, you can store and later recall the current image and
displayed measurements.

4.1. Image Files

4.1.1. Naming Conventions

The camera has two objective lenses, one for infrared images and the other for visible light images. When an
image is saved, two files are created. The infrared image is saved using the filename convention:

yyyymmdd_hhmmss_IR.BMP

…where “yyyymmdd_hhmmss” is the date and time the image was acquired. The visible image is saved using
the same naming convention, but without the “IR” designation. This naming convention requires accurate
date/time settings (see § 1.5.2

An audio file can also be included with the two images. This allows you to record a description and other
information relevant to the images. This requires a Bluetooth headset to be connected to the camera (see § 6.2
This file is given the same name as the associated IR image, with the extension .WAV instead of .BMP (for
example yyyymmdd_hhmmss_IR.WAV).

After you save an image, you can create copies of it by:

 Saving the same frozen image multiple times
 Recalling the original saved image from the camera’s memory and saving it aga in (§ 4.4.1

These copies are called “derived” images. To differentiate derived image files (which all have the same date of
acquisition) an index letter is added after the date (for instance 20141020_131254a_IR.BMP). When all letters
from "a" to "z" have been used, the letter "z" is re-used and the existing file with this name is overwritten.

).

).

)

When erasing visible images other than via the camera's file manager, take care not to create “orphan”
IR images.

4.1.2. Directories

Image files are saved in the working directory defined in the Directory menu (see § 1.5.7

). The working directory
must be located in the micro SD card installed in the camera. If the card is missing, an error message appears
when you attempt to save an image.

4.2. Saving an Image

You can s a ve an im age when a micro SD memory card is inserted into the camera. To save a new image file:

If the trigger function setting is Aim or Freeze (see § 1.5.4), you must first stop acquisition. If trigger

function = Aim, press F2 to freeze the image and then press F3 . If trigger function = Freeze, press
the trigger and then press F2 . In either case the current image is saved in the working directory.

If the trigger function is set to Save, each press freezes the image (if it is not already frozen) and saves it

in memory.

When the file has been saved to the SD card, a message displays the name
of the file that has just been created (see the example on left).

If acquisition is stopped, each additional press of the trigger creates a new
"derived" image (same date of acquisition), differentiated by an index letter
added to its name (see § 4.1

In addition, you can create a new derived image from a recalled image, as
explained in § 4.4.1

.

).

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Depending on the situation, 1, 2, or 3 files are saved:
1 file is created when you save a derived image with no headset connected. The visible image associated with

the derived image already exists, so only an IR file is created.
2 files are created when saving:

 An original file with no headset attached (the IR image and its visible image).
 A derived image with a headset attached, and you create a voice recording (§ 4.3

) for the derived image.

3 files are created when you sav e a new im age with the heads et attac h ed, and you create a voice recording (IR
image, visible image, and voice).

4.3. Voice Recording

4.3.1. Creating a Voice Recording

You can create a voice recording to be associated with the im age. This requires
a Bluetooth headset to be connected to the camera (see § 6.2.1
recording can be up to 30 seconds long.

The voice recording can be added only after you have created the image file.
After the message appears displaying the name of the new file, if the headset
is connected another message prompts you to record a voice message (left).

Press F2 to display the Record vocal screen.

In the Record vocal screen, F1, F2, and F3 perform the following functions:

start recording (or adding another message)

stop recording or playback

play back the message

close the window (without creating a file if the button is pressed before or

during the recording)

). The

4.3.2. Changing the Voice Recording for an Existing Image

The only way to change a voice recording for an existing image is to create a new image file, add a new voice
recording, and delete the old image file. To do this, ensure the headset is connected to the camera. Then proceed
as follows:

1. Recall the image (see § 4.4

).

2. Press F1 to display the Recall menu (left).

3. Select Save in the Recall menu. A new derived image (with a new
index letter) is created (see § 4.4.1

).

4. After you confirm the save, a message prompts you to create an
associated voice recording.

5. Create the new recording.

6. Delete the original image (see § 4.5

).

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4.3.3. Playing Back a Voice Recording

A voice recording is played back using the Bluetooth headset, which must be
connected to the camera (see § 6.2.1

To play back the recording associated with an image, the image must be
recalled (see § 4.4

(shown on the left).
The F2 button then performs the following functions:

play back the recording

stop play back

4.4. Recalling an Image

To recall a stored image, ensure the SD card is installed in the camera. Then do
the following:

1. Open the Files menu by pressing F1 in the Main screen and

).

). Then press F3 to open the About file… window

selecting .

2. Select to open the Images menu (left). This menu lists infrared
images generated by the camera bearing a name in the form
yyyymmdd_hhmmssX_IR.BMP. The menu also lists folders to allow
browsing the SD card directory tree.

A preview of the selected image appears to the right of the file list.

Images with an associated voice recording are identified by the
icon. Other images are identified by the icon.

In the Images menu F1, F2, and F3 function as follows:

F1

Deletes the selected file or directory. Note that only empty directories can be deleted.
Recalls the selected file.

F2

F3

Opens the selected directory.
Closes the Images menu.

To recall the selected file, press F2 . This closes the Images menu and
displays the image on the screen (see example on left).

The status bar changes (see § 1.4.1.1
appears in red.

When viewing a recalled image, pressing the trigger toggles between the IR
and visible light versions of the image.

) and includes the image file name, which

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Pressing when viewing a recalled image displays the Recall menu (left).




This presents six options:

 Cursor displays the Cursor menu for selecting the cursor function (

2.1).

 Palette displays a menu of available color palettes (§ 1.5.8).
 Show toggles between the IR image and visible light image.
 Save creates a derived image (see below).
 Target displays the Target menu (§ 3.2
 BT measurements displays the measurements associated with this

image from connected Bluetooth devices (if any) (§ 6

4.4.1 Derived Files from Recalled Images

You can change the settings for a recalled image (such as cursor function and palette) that affect how the image
is displayed. You can then save this as a “derived” image, without changing the original. You can also create
derived images by saving the same frozen image multiple times.

To create a new deri ve d im age from a recalled image, select in the Recall menu. The image will be saved
with a new filename consisting of the recalled image filename with a letter appended to the end (see § 4.1.1

Note that a visible image is not created for the derived file, since the visible image associated with the original file
also applies to the derived file.

If a Bluetooth headset is connected (see § 6.2.1
add a voice recording to this file (§ 4.3.1).

), after you confirm the save a second message prompts you to

).

).

§

).

4.5. Deleting an Image

To delete an image, select it in the Images menu and press F1 .
A message appears (left) asking you to confirm the deletion.
This action deletes the:

 selected IR file
 associated audio file (if any)
 visible light image (if there are no more IR images associated with it)

4.6. Downloading an Image to a Computer

Saved images stored in the camera’s micro SD memory card can be downloaded to a computer.

An image that is modified and/or renamed on the computer may become unusable on the camera due
to:

4.6.1. Downloading Directly from the Micro SD Memory Card

The micro SD memory card can be removed from the camera and inserted into a computer equipped with a micro
SD card reader. The image files can then be copied from the SD card directory and pasted into one or more other
directories on the computer.

Part of the information contained in the image may disappear.
The camera file manager cannot recognize the file as an image.

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4.6.2. Via USB Cable

1. Connect one end of a USB cable to the camera and the other to a computer. The USB slot on the camera
is next to the SD card slot.

2. If this is the first time you have connected the camera to the computer, wait until the drivers load (a
message appears on the screen informing you when the drivers are loaded).

3. Turn ON the camera.

4. The camera should now be listed among the computer’s drives. Copy the image file(s) you want to store
on the computer, and paste them into the appropriate folder(s) on the computer.

Note the following:

 If the Images menu on the camera is open and the computer modifies the content of the SD card, the

Images menu must be re-opened so that it can apply the modifications.

 Conversely, any modifications done on the camera requires disconnection/reconnection of the USB cable

to force an update on the computer.

4.7. CAmReport Image Analysis and Report Generation

The camera comes with the free CAmReport analysis software. This enables you to perform post-processing
and data analysis on images taken with the camera and downloaded to the computer. The application also lets
you create reports from the downloaded data.

For instructions about how to use CAmReport, consult its separate User Manual.

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5. SETUP FILES

Camera configuration settings (§ 1.5) can be saved to a setup file. The file can later be opened and its settings
used to configure the camera. This enables you to create and re-use custom configurations, for example for
specific targets and environments.

You can also reset the camera to its original “factory” configuration settings.
In addition to configuration settings, a setup file also stores the list of connected Bluetooth peripherals, along with

their status information.

5.1. Creating a Setup File

As with image files, the setup files are saved in the micro SD card. Setup files are stored in a single directory
named "1:/config/" in the root of the memory card.

You must name each setup file when you create it. All setup filenames include the extension .CFG.

1. Press F1 in the Main screen to display the Main configuration
menu.

2. Select to open the Setup menu.

3. Select to open the User menu (left).

4. Select . When you press F2 a full “qwerty” style keypad
appears on the screen

5. Use the directional buttons to navigate to the first character in the
filename, and press F2 to save the character.

6. Enter the remaining characters in the filename as described above. Do
not include the .CFG extension; this is added automatically.

7. When you have finished entering characters, press F1 to save the
filename. A message appears informing you that the file has been
successfully saved.

8. The file will now be listed when you open the Main/ Set up/Us er m enu
and select Files.

5.2. Recalling a Setup File

To recall a saved setup file:

1. Open the User menu and select Files . This displays a list of all
configuration files (extension .CFG) in directory 1:/config/ (left).

2. Use the up and down buttons to navigate to the desired file.

3. Press F2 to reset all camera parameters to the settings contained
in the selected setup file.

5.3. Deleting a Setup File

To delete a setup file, select it in the Files menu. Use the up and down buttons to navigate to the desired file.
Then press F1 . A message appears asking you to confirm the deletion.

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5.4. Restoring Original Default Settings

You can at any time restore the camera to its original default factory settings.
To do this:

1. Open the Setup menu, select Factory , and then press F2 .

2. Select the default setup file by pressing F2 .

3. All camera configuration parameters are reset to their original default
settings.

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6. BLUETOOTH

6.1. Bluetooth Activation/Deactivation

The camera uses Bluetooth to wirelessly communicate with the headset and measurement instrument
peripherals.

6.1.1. Activating Bluetooth

By default, Bluetooth is disabled on the camera to prolong battery life. To activate
Bluetooth:

1. In the Main screen, press F1 to display the Main configuration menu.

2. Highlight Parameters and then press F2 to display the Parameters
menu.

3. Select and then press F2 to display the Bluetooth menu (left).

4. Select and then press F2 . Then use the up and down buttons to
turn Activation to On.

5. Press F2 to save the setting. The Bluetooth icon appears in the
status bar at the top of the screen (see § 1.4.1.1

If measurement peripherals or a headset have already been identified during a previous Bluetooth activation, the
camera attempts to reconnect to them during this activation. This automatic reconnection sometimes fails; you
must then restart the peri ph er al(s ) as described later in this chapter.

).

6.1.2. Deactivating Bluetooth

To deactivate Bluetooth, open the Bluetooth menu, select , and change its setting to Off. All communicating
peripherals are then disconnected. Their ide nt if ic ation data is stored in memory, and upon the next activation the
camera will attempt to reconnect them.

6.2. Headset

The camera comes with a headset for creating and/or playing back voice recordings. Note that the camera can
only connect to one headset at a time.

6.2.1. Headset Connection

To connect a headset, Bluetooth must be activated on the camera (see above). The procedure for connecting a
Bluetooth headset differs depending whether or not the headset is a known peripheral that has already been
connected to the camera.

6.2.1.1. First Time Connection

When connecting for the first time, the he ads et is not yet “known” to the camera. It must therefore provide the
camera the information necessary for connection.

To do this, the headset must be started in the coupling or pairing mode. (See
the separate headset data sheet for information on how to select this mode.)
Then do the following:

1. Open the Bluetooth menu, selec t Headset , and Press F2 .

2. Use the up and down buttons to change the setting to New (if it is not
already displayed).

3. Press F2 . The pairing starts; after a few seconds, the c onnec ti on is
made.

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4. The icon changes; the name of the headset is displayed and its
setting becomes Connected.

6.2.1.2. Headset is a Known Peripheral

If the headset is known, there is no need for pairing; simply power up the headset. Then open the Bluetooth
menu, select , and select Connect. The headset should connect after a few seconds (the icon status is

displayed as Connected).
If connection fails, switch the headset off and back on and repeat the operation.

If the name of the headset does not appear in the title of the icon, pairing has failed and you must
try again.

6.2.2. Changing Headsets

To change headsets, switch OFF the currently connected headset. Then connect the new headset as an
unknown peripheral, as instructed in § 6.2.1

.

6.2.3. Headset Disconnection

The procedure for disconnecting a headset depends on whether or not other Bluetooth peripherals are connected
to the camera:

 Measurement peripherals are connected to your camera and you want to leave them connected.

The simplest solution is to switch off the headset. You can also disconnect it via the Bluetooth menu by
changing the status to Disconnect.

 No other peripheral is connected to your camera. We recommend deactivating Bluetooth as

explained in § 6.1.2

. Deactivating Bluetooth significantly reduces energy consumption and prolongs

battery charge.

6.3. Measurement Peripherals

In addition to the headset, you can connect up to three AEMC measurement peripherals to the camera via
Bluetooth. The following AEMC peripherals are supported:

 Multimeter Model MTX 3292/3293 BT (1 measurement read)
 Current Clamp Model 607 (3 measurements read)
 Current Clamp Model 407 (3 measurements read)

Measurement data from connected peripherals can be displayed on the screen, and saved along with the image.
They can be viewed when the image file is recalled (see § 4.4
compensate for environmental factors.

To maintain consistency between the Bluetooth measurements and the displayed image, measurements are
refreshed continuously during image acquisition. The refresh frequency is defined by the measurement polling
period setting. When you freeze the image, displayed measurements also freeze.

6.3.1. Peripheral Connection

To connect a measurement peripheral, it must be powered ON with Bluetooth enabled. Bluetooth must also be
enabled on the camera (§ 6.1.1

). Then do the following:

1. In the Bluetooth menu, select Peripherals to display the
Peripheral screen (left).

2. The Peripheral screen lists all previously and currently connected
peripherals (if any). Connected peripherals are identified by the

icon and disconnected peripherals are preceded by . The new

). Measurement data can also be used to

peripheral should appear with the icon next to its name. To refresh
this list, pre ss F1 (and t he n F2 to confirm) to search for

available Bluetooth devices .

3. The highlighted peripheral’s information appears to the right of the list.
This includes the peripheral’s:

 Icon identifying instrument type
 Bluetooth address
 Polling period

Use the up and down buttons to select the desired peripheral.

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F1, F2, and F3 in this screen function as follows:

F2

F3

Search for Bluetooth peripherals. Peripherals already connected remain on the list. Those having the

F1

highest signal levels are added and connected until the three connected peripherals maximum is
reached.

Reconnect all peripherals in the list.
Close the Peripheral screen.

If the screen is frozen when you connect a peripheral, measurements from the peripheral will not appear
in the Measurements screen until you unfreeze the image and start the next image acquisition.

6.3.2. Replacing Peripherals

1. Disconnect the peripheral to be removed by turning it OFF.

2. Wait until the disconnection takes effect on the camera (a message appears informing you of this).

3. Turn ON the new peripheral to be connected.

4. With the peripherals screen displayed, start a new search by pressing F1 . This overwrites the current
list (currently connected peripherals remain). The new peripheral should be included in this list.

6.3.3. Peripheral Po lling Period

The polling period (see above) defines the frequency with which the camera “polls” the peripheral for the latest
measurement data. To change this:

1. In the Peripherals screen, select the peripheral in the lis t and press the right button. The polling period is
highlighted in blue, with the symbol indicating that it can be changed.

2. Use the up and down buttons to select a new polling period. Options range from 0.3s up to 50 minutes.

3. When the desired polling per iod is high light ed, press F2 to save.

6.3.4. Peripheral Measurements Display

You can view measurement data from connected peripherals. T o do this, open the Bluetooth menu and select
Measurements . This displays the Measurements menu.

This menu displays measurements received from the connected peripherals during the last acquisition.

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If no measurement is listed, ensure the measurement setting on the peripheral is set to a measurement
type supported by the camera (see the table below). If the measurement still does not appear, change
the setting on the peripheral and then change it back to the desired setting to reset the measurement
type.

When a measurement is selected via the up and down buttons, the image identifies the:

 Bluetooth name of peripheral that made the measurement.
 Measurement type. This is defined by the measurement setting on the peripheral; the camera

automatically reads and displays this setting. Options are listed in the table below. In the preceding
illustration, measurement type is set to current (A).

temperature
current
power (watts)
voltage
frequency (hertz)

impedance (ohms)
capacitance (farads)
relative humidity (%)
target distance
other measurement

 Measurement use. Options are Hidden (the measurement does not appear among other measurements

displayed at the bottom of the Main screen), Displayed (the measurement is added to the list of
measurements displayed at the bottom of the main screen), and Influence (the measurement is added to
the list of measurements displayed at the bottom of the main screen and is used in the compensation for
environmental factors, as explained in § 6.3.5

). In the list of measurements, use is represented by the

following icons: Hidden: , Displayed: , Influence: .
If a measurement is assigned the use Displayed or Influence it will appear in blue on the last line of the

measurement zone of the screen (unless the profile cursor is activated, which limits screen space).

If the number of measurements is too large, some may not be visible in continuous acquisition. However, if the
image is frozen, all measurements associated with the image are displayed.

Each measurement’s number is displayed as it appears in the Measurements menu, followed by:

 "i" (if the measurement is used as an influence)
 ":" separator
 name of the measurement
 value

Measurements are separated by two spaces.
If you change a peripheral configuration setting, all measurements from this peripheral are changed to type

Hidden . You must open the Measurements menu and change the measurement type to resume display of the
peripheral’s measurements.

6.3.5. Using a Measurement to Compensate for Environmental Factors

As explained in § 3.2

, three environmental factors can influence the accuracy of thermograms: ambient
temperature, the distance to the target, and the ambient relative humidity. If not compensated for, these factors
can introduce inaccuracies into the camera’s measurements.

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You can use a measurement from a connected peripheral as an “influence” to
compensate for an enviro n mental factor. The measurement will be used to
calculate the amount of correction that ne eds to be applied. Note that this
option is available only for temperature, humidity, and distance measurements.

For the measurement to be used as a compensation factor:

1. Select the measurement in the Measurements menu.

2. If the measurement is of temperature, humidity, or distance, you can
select the option Influence by pressing the right button. (For other
types of measurements, this option is not available.)

3. Press F2 to save.

Only one measurement per type can be selected as an influence. If a measurement of the same type is already
assigned this option, its use is changed to Displayed and the new measurement becomes Influence.

The measurements replace the user data entered in the Target menu (left),
provided that the Influence setting is User (see § 3.2.2

).

If a Bluetooth measurement is used as an influence, the corresponding
influence value in the Target menu displays the value "Bluetooth.”

The value actually applied is displayed on the main screen, in the list of
Bluetooth measurements (with the index letter "i" after the measurement
number).

Ensure all measurements designated as “Influence” are consistent with the uses to which the y will be
applied.

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7. FIRMWARE UPDATES

To view the current version of the camera's firmware, select About from
the Main configuration menu. This displays information about the camera (see
example on left). The version number appears on the "Soft version:" line.

To check whether a more recent version of the camera firmware is available,
go to the AEMC web site at http://www.aemc.com
Firmware Updates link. This lists products for which firmware is available,
including the camera.

If the version listed in the web site is more recent than the version in the
camera, download and install it per the instructions in the AEMC site.

and open the Software and

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING

8.1. IR Image is a Single Solid Color

8.1.1. Color Palette Frozen

Ensure the low and high tem per ature lim its of your palet te are cons ist e nt with the temperature range in your
environment. To check this, unlock the palette (see § 2.2

8.1.2. Inconsistent "User" Influencing Parameters

An incorrect emissivity value can result in measurement errors. Check the influencing parameters in the Target
menu (see § 3.2). If you question any of the settings, restore the default parameters (see § 3.2.1

8.2. Contrast of IR Image is Incorrect

 Ensure that Isotherm measurement is not activated (see § 2.1. 6).
 If the palette is frozen, ensure that the low and high temperature limits are consistent with the

temperature range in your envir onment. To check this, unlock the palette (see § 2.2

 If the temperature range of the image is very large (hot and cold points are very far apart), so the linear

distribution of the colors between the minimum and maximum temperatures is in large steps, the contrast
of the image will be impaired. To address this, do one of the following:

- Freeze the palette and set the limits to the temperature r ange of highest interest.

- Keep the hot or cold point of lower interest outside the field of view of the camera, to reduce the
temperature range of the image.

).

).

).

8.3. Unable to Save Current Image

 Ensure that the micro SD card is correctly inserted in its slot, and that the status bar indicates the card is

present (see § 1.4.1.1

 Check the micro SD card to see if it is full (with FAT16 formatting, check the number of entries in the root;

see § 1.5.7

 Ensure the micro SD card is not corrupted and that you can read/modify its content on a computer via the

USB cable or a card reader (see § 4.6

).

).

).

8.4. Slow Opening of Files

The access time to the SD card is relatively long. T o shorten it, you can create new directories to store images
and limit the number of files per directory. We suggest regularly uploading your images to a host computer via the
USB cable or a card reader.

8.5. Headset Cannot Connect to Camera

 Ensure the headset is powered ON and that it is not connected to another instrument with which you

have already paired it.

 Switch the headset OFF and repeat the connect ion pr o c edure d es cr ibed in § 6.2.1
 If the problem persists, deactivate Bluetooth on the camera (see § 6.1.2), re-activate it, and then attempt

to connect.

.

8.6. Bluetooth Peripheral Cannot Connect to Camera

 Ensure the peripheral is powered ON wit h Bluetooth activated, and not already used by another

instrument.

 Turn OFF the peripheral and repeat the connection procedure (see § 6.3
 If the problem persists, deactivate the Bluetooth function on the camera (see § 6.1.2), re-activate it, and

then attempt to connect.

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).

8.7. Bluetooth Measurements Not Displayed/Refreshed

If continuous acquisition is activated, measurements appear the Measurements menu (§ 6.3.4). If measurements
do not appear as expected:

 Ensure the peripheral is powered ON and is in the desired measurement mode, and that data acquisition

on the camera has not been stopped (in other words, the image is frozen). To preserve consistency
between the image displayed and the Bluetooth measurements read on the peripherals at the time of
acquisition, the measurements are refreshed only when there is a new acquisition. If a periphera l is
connected, but acquisition has been stopped, its measurements will not be displayed until there has been
another acquisition.

 Following an incorrect reading, the measurement read and the measurement expected m a y not be

consistent. This can prevent refreshing. To eliminate this, change the measurement function on the
peripheral and then change it back to the original function.

 If the problem persists:

1. Switch OFF the peripheral.

2. Wait until this disconnection is detected on the camera.

3. Turn the peripheral back ON (with Bluetooth mode activated).

4. Go to the Peripherals menu (§ 6.3.1

) and press F2 to attempt reconnection.

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9. MAINTENANCE

WARNING!

9.1. Camera Cleaning

The camera is not waterproof.

 Housing: To avoid any spattering on the lens, close the camera's lens protection flap. To clean, use a

cloth moistened with soapy water or with alcohol.

 Screen: To avoid scratching, use a soft, lint-free cloth.

9.2. Infrared Optics Cleaning

WARNING!

The infrared lens coating is very fragile.

 Avoid leaving fingerprints on the lens.
 Avoid rubbing the lens unnecessarily.
 If there is dust on the lens, if possible use non-contact cleaning methods such as compressed dry

nitrogen, an air bulb, and so on.

 If you must wipe the lens, first use air to blow away as much dust as possible. Then clean the lens with a

soft, absorbent, lint-free optical lens cleaning paper.

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APPENDIX A: MENU TREE

Display, Files, and Setup Menus

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Target, Parameters, and About Menus

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Recall Menus

Material

Specification

Temp. °C

Spectrum

Emissivity

Ref.

Polished aluminum

100 0.09

Commercial aluminum sheet

100 0.09

Oxidized anodized aluminum-chromium

25~600

0.55

Slightly oxidized aluminum

25~600

0.10~0.20

Highly oxidized aluminum

25~600

0.30~0.40

Anodized, light grey, matte

70

LW : 8 - 14µm

0.97

9

Asphalt

4 LLW : 6.5 - 20µm

0.96

8

Shiny brass (extreme poli shing)

28 0.03

Brass oxide

200~600

0.61~0.59

Red

20

T : total spectrum

0.93

2

Refractory brick

1100

0.75

Calcimine

20 0.9

Chromium

Polished chromium

40~1090

0.08~0.36

Concrete

20

T : total spectrum

0.92

2

Shiny copper

100 0.05

Highly oxidized copper

25 0.78

Liquid copper

1080~1280

0.16~0.13

Oxidized

50

T : total spectrum

0.6 - 0.7

1

Enamel (white)

18 0.9

Surface

23 0.94

Refractory

200~540

0.85~0.95

Gold

Shiny gold

230~630

0.02

Graphite (carbon
black)

Iron and steel (non­stainless)

Pure lead (without oxidation)

125~225

0.06~0.08

Slightly oxidized

25~300

0.20~0.45

275~825

0.55~0.20

900~1670

0.2

Mercury

0~100

0.09~0.12

Polished by anodizing

25 0.05

Electrolyzed

20 0.01

Nickel wire

185~1010

0.09~0.19

Nickel foil (oxidized)

198~600

0.37~0.48

Nickel oxide

650~1255

0.59~0.86

Nickel-chromium alloy wire (shiny)
(refractory)

Nickel-chromium alloy

50~1040

0.64~0.76

Refractory nickel-chromium

50~500

0.95~0.98

Nickel-silver alloy

100 0.14

Paint

8 different colors and grades

70

LW : 8 - 14µm

0.92 - 0.94

9

Unfinished covering

20

T : total spectrum

0.91

Plaster tile

0.87

Plastic

PVC, plastic flooring, matte, structured

70

LW : 8 - 14µm

0.93

9

Rubber

Hard

20

T : total spectrum

0.95

18-8

25 0.16

304(8Cr, 18N i)

215~490

0.44~0.36

310(25Cr, 20Ni)

215~520

0.90~0.97

Terra cotta tile

0.88

10

Commercial tinplate

100 0.07

High oxidation

0~200

0.6 Water

0.96

Wood

Planed oak

20

T : total spectrum

0.90

2

Oxidation at 400°C

400 0.01

Shiny plate of galvanized iron

28 0.23

Oxidized zinc powder

25 0.28

Aluminum

Brass
Brick

Copper

APPENDIX B: EMISSIVITY TABLE

Glass

Lead

Magnesium

Nickel

Nickel alloys

Plaster

96~225 0.95
Highly oxidized 50 T : total spectrum 0.88

Magnesia

50~1000 0.65~0.79

Stainless steel

Tin

Zinc

Type

UFPA microbolometer

Spectral range

8~14µm

Resolution

80x80

Noise Equivalent T emperature
Difference (NETD) (sensitivity)

Frequency

9Hz

Objective

20°x20°

Instantaneous Field of View
(IFOV) (spatial resolution)

Minimum focal distance

0.4m (1.3’)

Focusing

Adjustment

Fixed focus

Built-in digital video

240x240

Minimum focal distance

0.05m (2”)

Infrared image
Visible light image

LCD screen

7.1cm (2.8”)

Display colors

Pseudo-colors, m ultiple pa l ettes

Freezing image

Moving or frozen image

Storing files

Micro SD and SD HC card

Accuracy

±2°C (±3.6°F) or ±2%

Point cursor

Isothermal

Automatic or manual adjustment of the
minimum/maximum palette

Emissivity, target distance, ambient temperature,
relative humidity

Display in color of a temperature range adjustable by
the user

Voice recordings

Via Bluetooth headset

Software

CAmReport

Data analysis and report writing software

NiMH, low self-discharge
Alkaline

Life

13h30 typical, 11h minimum

Electromagnetic compatibility

EN61326-1

Safety

EN61010-1-Ed.02

Temperature range, operation

-15 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F)

Temperature range, storage

-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)

Humidity

10% to 95%

Drop resistance

2m (6.56’) on all sides

Impact resistance

25G

Vibration resistance

2G

Protection

IP54

Physical
characteristics

Weight

700g (24.7oz) with batteries

Dimensions

225 x 125 x 83mm (8.86 x 4.92 x 3.27”)

APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Description Characteristics Value

IR detector

100mK at 30°C (86°F)

IR imaging
performance

4.4mrad

Visual image

Images displayed

Image presentation

Functions

Measurement

Analysis functions

Battery system

Conformity

Temperature range -20 to 250°C (-4 to 482°F)

Area cursor

Analysis tools

Adjustment
Correction
Isotherms

Type

Temperature profile
Minimum/maximum

Environmental
specification

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REPAIR AND CALIBRATION

To ensure your instrument meets factory specifications, we recommend that it be scheduled to be sent back to
our factory Service Center at one-year intervals for recalibration, or as required by other standards or internal
procedures.

For instrument repair and calibration:

You must contact our Service Center for a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#). This will ensure that
when your instrument arrives, it will be tracked and processed promptly. Please write the CSA# on the outside of
the shipping container. If the instrument is returned for calibration, we need to know if you want a standard
calibration, or a calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. (Includes calibration certificate plus recorded calibration data).

Ship T o: Chauvin Arnoux
15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone: [phone] (Ext. 360)
[phone] (Ext. 360)
Fax: [phone] or [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

(Or contact your authorized distributor.)
Costs for repair, standard calibration, and calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. are available.
NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

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TECHNICAL AND SALES ASSISTANCE

If you are experiencing any technical problems, or require any assistance with the proper operation or application
of your instrument, please call, fax, or e-mail our technical support team:

Chauvin Arnoux
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LIMITED WARRANTY

The IR Camera Model 1950 is warranted to the owner for a period of three years from the date of original
purchase against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty is given by AEMC
distributor from whom it was purchased. This warranty is void if the unit has been tampered with, abused or if the
defect is related to service not performed by AEMC

Full warranty coverage and product registration is available on our website at: www.aemc.com/warranty.html.
Please print the online Warranty Coverage Information for your records.

If a malfunction occurs within the three-year period, you may return the instrument to us for repair, provided we
have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase. AEMC
repair or replace the faulty material.

REGISTER ONLINE AT: www.aemc.com.

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Warranty Repairs

What you must do to return an Instrument for Warranty Repair:
First, request a Customer Service Authorization Number (CSA#) by phone or by fax from our Service Department

(see address below), then return the instrument along with the signed CSA Form. Please write the CSA# on the
outside of the shipping container. Return the instrument, postage or shipment pre-paid to:

Ship T o: Chauvin Arnoux

15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA
Phone: [phone] (Ext. 360)

[phone] (Ext. 360)
Fax: [phone] or [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Caution: To protect yourself against in-transit loss, we recommend you insure your returned material.
NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument.

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