Amprobe IRC-110 Operating Manual

IRC-110
IRC-110-CN

Infrared Camera

User Manual

Manuel de l’utilisateur
Manual del usuario

用戶手冊

IRC-110
IRC-110-CN

Infrared Camera

User Manual

English

5/2018, 6009479 Rev C
©201

8 Amprobe

All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan

Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability

Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the
date of purchase unless local laws require otherwise. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable
batteries or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions
of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on the behalf of
Amprobe. To obtain service during the warranty period, return the product with proof of purchase
to an authorized Amprobe Service Center or to an Amprobe dealer or distributor. See Repair Section
for details. THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES - WHETHER EXPRESS,
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY - INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
OR MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY
CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied
warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of liability may not apply to you.

Repair

All Amprobe returned for warranty or non-warranty repair or for calibration should be
accompanied by the following: your name, company’s name, address, telephone number, and proof
of purchase. Additionally, please include a brief description of the problem or the service requested
and include the test leads with the meter. Non-warranty repair or replacement charges should be
remitted in the form of a check, a money order, credit card with expiration date, or a purchase
order made payable to Amprobe.

In-warranty Repairs and Replacement – All Countries

Please read the warranty statement and check your battery before requesting repair. During
the warranty period, any defective test tool can be returned to your Amprobe distributor for an
exchange for the same or like product. Please check the “Where to Buy” section on amprobe.com
for a list of distributors near you. Additionally, in the United States and Canada, in-warranty repair
and replacement units can also be sent to an Amprobe Service Center (see address below).

Non-warranty Repairs and Replacement – United States and Canada

Non-warranty repairs in the United States and Canada should be sent to an Amprobe Service Center.
Call Amprobe or inquire at your point of purchase for current repair and replacement rates.

USA: Canada:
Amprobe Amprobe
Everett, WA 98203 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9
Tel: 877-AMPROBE (267-7623) Tel: [phone]

Non-warranty Repairs and Replacement – Europe

European non-warranty units can be replaced by your Beha-Amprobe distributor for a nominal charge.
Please check the “Where to Buy” section on beha-amprobe.com for a list of distributors near you.

Beha-Amprobe

Division and reg. trademark of Fluke Corp. (USA)

Germany* United Kingdom The Netherlands - Headquarters**
In den Engematten 14 52 Hurricane Way Science Park Eindhoven 5110
79286 Glottertal Norwich, Norfolk 5692 EC Son
Germany NR6 6JB United Kingdom The Netherlands
Phone: [phone] - 0 Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone]
beha-amprobe.de beha-amprobe.com beha-amprobe.com

*(Correspondence only – no repair or replacement available from this address. European customers please

contact your distributor.)

**single contact address in EEA Fluke Europe BV

Infrared Camera

CONTENTS

SYMBOLS ............................................................................................3

SAFETY INFORMATION ......................................................................3

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ..........................................................4

FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS ..........................................................4

BASIC NAVIGATION ............................................................................ 5

MEASUREMENT MODE ......................................................................6

MENU MODE ......................................................................................7

SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................10

MAINTENANCE AND BATTERY REPLACEMENT ................................12

1

Infrared Camera

1

2

3

4
5

6

1

LC Display

2

Power ON/OFF and Menu

3

Battery cover

4

Visual camera

5

Infrared lens

6

Trigger for image HOLD

2

SYMBOLS

Caution! Refer to the explanation in this manual.

W

Complies with European Directives.

P

Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC Standards.

Conforms to relevant Australian standards

Battery

This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking
requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not discard
this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.
Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in

=

the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9
“Monitoring and Control Instrumentation” product. Do not dispose
of this product as unsorted municipal waste.

SAFETY INFORMATION

A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are
dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that
can cause damage to the product or the equipment under test.

W Warning

To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:

• Read all safety information before you use the product.

• Carefully read all instructions.

• Use the product only as specified, or the protection supplied by the
product can be compromised.

• Do not use the product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp or wet
environments.

• Verify the product’s operation by measuring on a known temperature
source. Do not use the product if it operates incorrectly or abnormally.

• Do not use the product if it is damaged.

• See emissivity information for actual temperatures. Reflective objects
result in lower than actual temperature measurements. These objects
pose a burn hazard.

• Remove the batteries if the product is not used for an extended period
of time, or if stored in temperatures above 50 °C. If the batteries are not
removed, battery leakage can damage the product.

• Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent
incorrect measurements.

• Use only AA alkaline batteries and follow all battery care from the
manufacturer.

• Do not leave the product on or near objects of high temperature.

• For use by competent persons only.

3

W Caution

To prevent personal injury and for safe operation and maintenance of the
product:

• Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns or explode. If
exposure to chemicals occurs, clean with water and get medical aid.

• Be sure that the battery polarity is correct to prevent battery leakage.

• Do not short the battery terminals together.

• Keep batteries clean and dry.

To avoid damaging the product under measurement, protect it from the
following:

• EMF (electro-magnetic fields) from arc welders and induction heaters.

• Static electricity.

• Thermal shock (caused by large or abrupt ambient temperature changes
— allow 30 minutes for the product to stabilize before use).

• Do not leave the product on or near objects of high temperature.

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Your shipping carton should include:

1 IRC-110 or IRC-110-CN Infrared Camera
3 1.5 V AA batteries
1 User manual
1 Wrist Strap

If any of the items are damaged or missing, return the complete package to
the place of purchase for an exchange.

Note: Batteries do not come pre-installed. Please refer to the Maintenance
and Battery Replacement section for further instruction.

FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS
Features

• Infrared heat map image blending at 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%
with a joystick button

• Three selectable color palettes (grayscale, hot iron and rainbow)

• Center-point temperature measurement and focus free

• IR measurement 20:1 Distance to Spot ratio

• Adjustable emissivity from 0.10 to 1.00

• Auto off function

• Selectable ° F and ° C

• Intuitive joystick navigation to on-screen menu and settings

• Hot and cold markers instantly identify hottest and coldest spots

4

Applications

• Electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and automotive

• Lower energy costs by finding areas of heat loss and drift

• Locate electrical problems at appliances, machines and installations

• Quickly verify HVAC functionality and performance

• Portable, ergonomic and easy to operate

BASIC NAVIGATION

Menu Return to measurement

Image blending (measurement mode)

Setting selection (menu mode)

Temperature

(selectable units)

Hot / cold markers

Battery level

Center point

Emissivity

5

MEASUREMENT MODE
Taking Measurements

Press and hold the power button for at least 2 seconds to turn the product on
or off (Figure 1.1).

The product will be in measurement mode upon power on. Press down on the
trigger to hold an image. Press again to return to live image (Figure 1.2). Hold the
product 12 inches (30 cm) from the target (>59

O

F / 15 OC) and 2.4 inches (6 cm) from

the target (<59 OF / 15 OC) for best temperature accuracy.
Note: Higher Distance to Spot ratios require smaller target areas to make

accurate measurements. The Distance to Spot ratio of this product is 20:1.

Power ON / OFF HOLD

> 2 Sec.

Figure 1.1

Figure 1.2

Image Blending

UP UP UP UP UP

Figure 1.3

Blending may be adjusted for an easier interpretation between infrared and
visible images. To change the level of blending between 0 - 100%, press down
or up on the power button while in measurement mode.

6

MENU MODE
Changing Settings in the Menu

Once the product is powered on, reach the menu by clicking left on the
power button. Settings that can be manipulated include hot and cold
markers, color palette, emissivity, center point marker, selectable °F/°C, and
timed auto power off. Enabled options will appear as blue squares while

disabled options will appear as black squares.

Hot and Cold Markers

MENU

DOWN ENTER ENTERUP

Figure 2.1
Hot (red square outline) and cold (blue square outline) markers indicate the
locations of hottest and coldest areas within a target area. Turn this function

on or off in the menu.

BACK TO
MEASUREMENT

Color Palette

Hot Iron Rainbow Grayscale

MENU

DOWN

ENTER ENTERUP

BACK TO
MEASUREMENT

The color palette can be changed depending on the specific application of
the measurement. This option allows for different viewings of an infrared
image by changing the false-color presentation. Grayscale shows a more
equal and linear presentation of colors to enhance detail, while Hot Iron and
Rainbow combine high contrast with Grayscale.

Figure 2.2

7

Emissivity

MENU

DOWNENTER UP

Figure 2.3
The emissivity of the surface of a material describes its effectiveness in
emitting energy as thermal radiation. Quantitatively, emissivity is the ratio
of the thermal radiation from a surface to the radiation from an ideal black
surface at the same temperature as given by the Stefan–Boltzmann law. Refer
to Table 1 for the emissivity adjustment.

In measurement mode, emissivity level is shown on the bottom right of the
screen. Emissivity can be changed to values between 0.10-1.00 in menu.

Note: Surfaces with an emissivity <0.60 make reliable and consistent
determination of actual temperatures problematic. The lower the emissivity,
the more potential error is associated with the temperature measurement
calculations of the product, even when emissivity and reflected background
adjustments are attempted and performed properly.

Table 1. Nominal surface emissivity for an accurate non-contact infrared
temperature measurement.

Material Value Material Value

Default**** 0.95 Glass (plate) 0.85
Aluminum* 0.30 Iron* 0.70
Asbestos 0.95 Lead* 0.50
Asphalt 0.95 Oil 0.94
Brass* 0.50 Paint 0.93
Ceramic 0.95 Plastic** 0.95
Concrete 0.95 Rubber 0.95
Copper* 0.60 Sand 0.90
Food-frozen 0.90 Steel* 0.80
Food-hot 0.93 Water 0.93

Wood*** 0.94

*Oxidized
**Opaque, over 20 mils
***Natural
****Factory Setting

BACK TO
MEASUREMENT

8

Center Point Marker

MENU

DOWN ENTERUP

The center point marker indicates the center of the infrared thermometer
measurement spot and appears in the center of the measurement screen.
Turn this function on or off in the menu.

Figure 2.4

BACK TO
MEASUREMENT

°F / °C

MENU

DOWN ENTERUP

BACK TO
MEASUREMENT

Change the temperature units in the menu by selecting °F or °C.

Figure 2.5

9

Auto Power OFF

MENU

DOWNENTER UP

Figure 2.6
By default, the product will automatically power off after 1 minute. To
choose when the product will power off after a period of inactivity, change
the settings in the menu.

Available options for the Auto Power Off setting:

• OFF (the camera will not turn off automatically)

• 1 m (1 minute)

• 2 m (2 minutes)

• 5 m (5 minutes)

• 10 m (10 minutes)

BACK TO
MEASUREMENT

SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature measurement

Temperature range

IR accuracy (calibration
geometry with ambient
temperature 23°C ± 2°C)

Display resolution

IR Repeatability

Temperature Coefficient

Distance to spot

Minimum spot size

Response time (95 %)

Spectral response

Emissivity

Visual image with infrared
heat map overlay

Yes, center point

14 °F to 932 °F (-10 °C to 500 °C)

≥ 32 °F (≥ 0 °C): ± 4 °F (± 2 °C) or ± 2 % of the
reading, whichever is greater
< 32 °F (< 0 °C): ± 6 °F (± 3 °C)

0.2 °F / 0.1 °C

± 0.8 % of the reading or ± 2 °F
whichever is greater

0.1 °C/°C or ± 0.1 %/°C of the reading,
whichever is greater

20:1

8 mm

< 125 ms

8 μm to 14 μm

Digitally adjustable from 0.10 to 1.00 by 0.01

Five blending modes (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%
and 100%)

(± 1 °C),

10

Image resolution

Field of view

Thermal sensitivity

Focus system

Image palettes

Hot and cold marker

Display

Operating temperature
and humidity

Storage temperature

Visual to IR effective image
alignment

Operating and storage
altitude

Drop proof

Vibration and shock

Power supply

Battery life

Auto power off

Agency approvals

Electromagnetic
Compatibility

Size (H x W x L)

Weight

16,384 pixels (128 x 128 pixels)
(Interpolation pixels)

33 ° x 33 °

150 mK

Focus free

Grayscale (white hot), Hot Iron and Rainbow

Yes

1.77 in color TFT with 128 x 160 pixels

32 °F to 122 °F (0 °C to 50 °C)
10 % to 90 % RH non-condensing at 86 °F
(30 °C)

-4 °F to 140 °F (-20 °C to 60 °C) without
batteries

≥ 10 inches (25.4 cm), optimal of 1 meter

< 6561 ft (< 2000 m)

4-feet (1.2 m)

IEC 60068-2-6, 2.5g, 10 to 200 Hz, IEC 60068-2­27, 50g 11ms

Three (3) 1.5 V AA IEC LR6 alkaline batteries

8 hours with display ON (Typical)
Power consumption: 150 mA (Typical)

Selectable modes: OFF, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5
minutes and 10 minutes

P

EN 61326-1
Korea (KCC): Class A Equipment (Industrial
Broadcasting & Communication Equipment)

[1]

This product meets requirements for
industrial (Class A) electromagnetic wave
equipment and the seller or user should take
notice of it. This equipment is intended for
use in business environments and is not to be
used in homes.

Approx. 7.3 x 2.1 x 4.1 in (185 x 54 x 104 mm)

Approx. 0.57 lb (0.26 kg)

[1]

11

MAINTENANCE AND BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Do not use abrasives, isopropyl alcohol, or solvents to clean the case or lens/
window. If used and stored properly, the infrared lens on the product should
require only occasional cleaning (Figure 3.1).

When necessary, to clean the lens:

1. Use a hand-squeeze air pump to gently blow off any dust or debris from
the lens surface.

2. If the lens surface requires additional cleaning, use a clean, fine-fiber
cloth, micro-fiber cloth, or cotton swab dampened with a mild, soapy
water solution. Gently wipe surface of lens to remove smudges and
debris.

3. Dry with an absorbent, clean fine-fiber or micro-fiber cloth.

Note: Minor smudges and dirt should not significantly affect the performance
of the product. However, large scratches or the removal of the protective
coating on the infrared lens can affect both image quality and the
temperature measurement accuracy.

To avoid incorrect measurements, replace the batteries when the battery
indicator is low. Use only AA alkaline batteries and follow all battery care
guidelines from the manufacturer. To remove the batteries, first ensure the
product is in OFF position, then unscrew the battery cover. When installing
the batteries, be sure that the battery polarity is correct to prevent battery
leakage. Secure the batteries by screwing the battery cover back in place
(Figure 3.2).

12

Clean

Battery Replacement

3 x AA batteries

Figure 3.2

Figure 3.1

13

IRC-110
IRC-110-CN

Caméra infrarouge

Manuel de l’utilisateur

Français

, 6009479 Rev C

5/2018
©2018 Amprobe
Tous droits réservés. Imprimé à Taïwan

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Votre produit Amprobe sera exempt de défauts de matériaux et de fabrication pendant un
(1) an à compter de la date d'achat, sauf exigence contraire en vertu de la juridiction locale.
Cette garantie ne s'applique pas aux fusibles, aux piles jetables ou endommagées par accident,
à la négligence, à la mauvaise utilisation, à l'altération, à la contamination ou aux conditions
anormales d'utilisation ou de manipulation. Les revendeurs ne sont pas autorisés à prolonger
toute autre garantie au nom de Amprobe. Pour une réparation au cours de la période de
garantie, retournez le produit avec la preuve d'achat à un centre de service autorisé par
Amprobe ou à un revendeur ou un distributeur Amprobe. Voir la section Réparation pour plus de
détails. CETTE GARANTIE EST VOTRE SEUL RECOURS. TOUTES LES AUTRES GARANTIES – QU'ELLES
SOIENT EXPLICITES, IMPLICITES OU JURIDIQUES – Y COMPRIS LES GARANTIES IMPLICITES
D'ADAPTATION À UN USAGE PARTICULIER OU MARCHAND, SONT EXCLUES. LE FABRICANT NE
SERA PAS RESPONSABLE DES DOMMAGES SPECIAUX, INDIRECTS, ACCESSOIRES OU CONSECUTIFS
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pas l'exclusion ou la limitation des garanties implicites ou des dommages directs ou indirects,
cette limitation de responsabilité peut ne pas s'appliquer à vous.

Réparation

Tout produit Amprobe retourné pour réparation sous garantie ou hors garantie ou pour
l'étalonnage doit être accompagné des documents suivants:votre nom, le nom de votre société,
votre adresse, votre numéro de téléphone et la preuve d'achat. De plus, veuillez inclure une
brève description du problème ou du service demandé et incluez les cordons de mesure avec
le compteur. Les frais de réparation ou de remplacement non garantis doivent être réglés sous
forme de chèque, mandat, carte de crédit avec date d'expiration ou bon de commande payable à
Amprobe/Beha-Amprobe

Réparation et remplacement couverts par la garantie – Tous les pays

Veuillez lire la déclaration de garantie et vérifier la pile avant de demander une réparation.
Pendant la période de garantie, tout outil de vérification défectueux peut être retourné à votre
distributeur Amprobe pour un échange de produit identique ou similaire. Veuillez consulter la
section «Où acheter» sur le site amprobe.com pour obtenir une liste des distributeurs près de
chez vous. En outre, aux États-Unis et au Canada, les réparations sous garantie et les unités de
remplacement peuvent également être envoyés à un centre de service Amprobe (voir adresse
ci-dessous).

Réparation et remplacement non couverts par la garantie – États-Unis et Canada

Pour les réparations non couvertes par la garantie aux États-Unis et au Canada, l'appareil doit
être envoyé à un centre de service Amprobe. Appelez Amprobe ou renseignez-vous auprès de
votre point de vente pour les tarifs de réparation et de remplacement actuels.

États-Unis: Canada:
Amprobe Amprobe
Everett, WA 98203 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9
Tél.: 877-AMPROBE (267-7623) Tél.: 905-890-7600

Réparation et remplacement non couverts par la garantie – Europe

Les unités hors garantie européenne peuvent être remplacées par votre distributeur Amprobe/
Beha-Amprobe pour une somme modique. Veuillez consulter la section «Où acheter» sur le site
beha-amprobe.com pour obtenir une liste des distributeurs près de chez vous.

Beha-Amprobe

Division et marque déposée de Fluke Corp. (USA)

Allemagne* Royaume-Uni Pays-Bas - Siège social**
In den Engematten 14 52 Hurricane Way Science Park Eindhoven 5110
79286 Glottertal Norwich, Norfolk 5692 EC Son
Allemagne NR6 6JB Royaume-Uni Pays-Bas
Téléphone : [phone] - 0 Téléphone: [phone] Téléphone: [phone]
beha-amprobe.de beha-amprobe.com beha-amprobe.com

*(Correspondance uniquement: aucune réparation ou remplacement à cette adresse. Clients européens,

veuillez contacter votre distributeur.)

**adresse de contact unique dans l'EEE Fluke Europe BV