FLIR B200, B250 Operating Manual
User’s manual
FLIR B series
FLIR T series
1558792Publ. No.
a379Revision
English (EN)Language
August 14, 2009Issue date
User’s manual
Publ. No. 1558792 Rev. a379 – ENGLISH (EN) – August 14, 2009
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Table of contents
11 Warnings & Cautions .....................................................................................................................
32 Notice to user ..................................................................................................................................
43 Customer help ................................................................................................................................
54 Documentation updates .................................................................................................................
65 Important note about this manual .................................................................................................
76 Quick Start Guide ...........................................................................................................................
87 List of accessories .........................................................................................................................
98 A note about ergonomics ..............................................................................................................
109 Camera parts ...................................................................................................................................
109.1 View of the rear .....................................................................................................................
139.2 View of the front ....................................................................................................................
159.3 View of the bottom side ........................................................................................................
169.4 Battery condition indicator ...................................................................................................
179.5 Laser pointer .........................................................................................................................
1910 Toolbars and work areas ................................................................................................................
1910.1 Work areas ............................................................................................................................
1910.1.1 Operation mode area ............................................................................................
2110.1.2 Main work area .....................................................................................................
2210.1.3 Sketch work area ..................................................................................................
2410.1.4 Text annotation and image description work area ...............................................
2710.2 Toolbars ................................................................................................................................
2710.2.1 Measurement toolbar ............................................................................................
2910.2.2 Documentation toolbar .........................................................................................
3110.2.3 Image marker toolbar ...........................................................................................
3210.2.4 Voice annotation toolbar .......................................................................................
3310.2.5 Video recording toolbar ........................................................................................
3410.2.6 Periodic save toolbar ............................................................................................
3510.2.7 Work folder toolbar ...............................................................................................
3611 Navigating the menu system .........................................................................................................
3712 External devices and storage media ............................................................................................
3812.1 Connecting external devices ................................................................................................
3912.2 Inserting SD Memory Cards .................................................................................................
4013 Handling the camera ......................................................................................................................
13.1.1 Using the combined power supply and battery charger to charge the battery
when it is inside the camera .................................................................................
13.1.2 Using the combined power supply and battery charger to charge the battery
when it is outside the camera ...............................................................................
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4013.1 Charging the battery .............................................................................................................
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4313.1.3 Using the stand-alone battery charger to charge the battery ..............................
4413.2 Inserting the battery ..............................................................................................................
4613.3 Removing the battery ...........................................................................................................
4813.4 Turning on the camera .........................................................................................................
4813.5 Turning off the camera ..........................................................................................................
4813.6 Entering standby mode ........................................................................................................
4813.7 Exiting standby mode ...........................................................................................................
4913.8 Adjusting the angle of lens ...................................................................................................
5013.9 Mounting an additional infrared lens ....................................................................................
5213.10 Removing an additional infrared lens ..................................................................................
5413.11 Attaching the sunshield ........................................................................................................
5613.12 Using the laser pointer .........................................................................................................
5714 Working with images and folders .................................................................................................
5714.1 Adjusting the infrared camera focus ....................................................................................
5814.2 Previewing an image ............................................................................................................
5914.3 Saving an image ...................................................................................................................
6014.4 Periodically saving an image ................................................................................................
6114.5 Opening an image ................................................................................................................
6214.6 Using the Panorama function ...............................................................................................
6414.7 Adjusting an image manually ...............................................................................................
6714.8 Hiding overlay graphics ........................................................................................................
6814.9 Deleting an image .................................................................................................................
6914.10 Deleting all images ...............................................................................................................
7014.11 Working with folders .............................................................................................................
7315 Working with fusion ........................................................................................................................
7816 Recording video clips ....................................................................................................................
7917 Working with measurement tools and isotherms .......................................................................
7917.1 Setting up measurement tools .............................................................................................
8017.2 Setting up measurement tools (advanced mode) ...............................................................
8117.3 Setting up a difference calculation .......................................................................................
8217.4 Setting up isotherms ............................................................................................................
8417.5 Screening of elevated facial temperatures ...........................................................................
8617.6 Removing measurement tools .............................................................................................
8717.7 Moving measurement tools ..................................................................................................
8817.8 Resizing areas ......................................................................................................................
8917.9 Changing object parameters ................................................................................................
9118 Annotating images ..........................................................................................................................
9218.1 Adding a digital photo ..........................................................................................................
9318.2 Adding a voice annotation ....................................................................................................
9418.3 Adding a text annotation ......................................................................................................
9718.4 Adding an image description ...............................................................................................
9818.5 Adding a sketch ....................................................................................................................
9918.6 Adding an image marker ......................................................................................................
10019 Changing settings ..........................................................................................................................
10019.1 Changing image settings .....................................................................................................
10119.2 Changing regional settings ..................................................................................................
10219.3 Changing camera settings ...................................................................................................
10320 Cleaning the camera ......................................................................................................................
10320.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items ...........................................................................
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24.2.1.2 Guidelines for moisture detection, mold detection & detection of
water damages ..................................................................................
10420.2 Infrared lens ..........................................................................................................................
10521 Technical data .................................................................................................................................
10521.1 T series cameras ..................................................................................................................
12321.2 B series cameras ..................................................................................................................
14022 Dimensions ......................................................................................................................................
14022.1 Camera .................................................................................................................................
14022.1.1 Camera dimensions ..............................................................................................
14122.1.2 Camera dimensions, continued ...........................................................................
14222.1.3 Camera dimensions, continued ...........................................................................
14322.1.4 Camera dimensions, continued (with 30 mm/15° lens) .......................................
14422.1.5 Camera dimensions, continued (with 10 mm/45° lens) .......................................
14522.2 Battery ...................................................................................................................................
14622.3 Stand-alone battery charger .................................................................................................
14722.4 Stand-alone battery charger with the battery .......................................................................
14822.5 Infrared lens (30 mm/15°) .....................................................................................................
14922.6 Infrared lens (10 mm/45°) .....................................................................................................
15023 Application examples .....................................................................................................................
15023.1 Moisture & water damage ....................................................................................................
15123.2 Faulty contact in socket ........................................................................................................
15223.3 Oxidized socket ....................................................................................................................
15323.4 Insulation deficiencies ..........................................................................................................
15423.5 Draft ......................................................................................................................................
15524 Introduction to building thermography ........................................................................................
15524.1 Important note ......................................................................................................................
15524.2 Typical field investigations ....................................................................................................
15524.2.1 Guidelines .............................................................................................................
15524.2.1.1 General guidelines ............................................................................
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15624.2.1.3 Guidelines for detection of air infiltration & insulation deficiencies ...
15724.2.2 About moisture detection .....................................................................................
15724.2.3 Moisture detection (1): Low-slope commercial roofs ..........................................
15724.2.3.1 General information ...........................................................................
15824.2.3.2 Safety precautions ............................................................................
15924.2.3.3 Commented building structures .......................................................
16024.2.3.4 Commented infrared images ............................................................
16224.2.4 Moisture detection (2): Commercial & residential façades ..................................
16224.2.4.1 General information ...........................................................................
16224.2.4.2 Commented building structures .......................................................
16424.2.4.3 Commented infrared images ............................................................
16424.2.5 Moisture detection (3): Decks & balconies ..........................................................
16424.2.5.1 General information ...........................................................................
16524.2.5.2 Commented building structures .......................................................
16724.2.5.3 Commented infrared images ............................................................
16724.2.6 Moisture detection (4): Plumbing breaks & leaks ................................................
16724.2.6.1 General information ...........................................................................
16824.2.6.2 Commented infrared images ............................................................
17024.2.7 Air infiltration .........................................................................................................
17024.2.7.1 General information ...........................................................................
17024.2.7.2 Commented building structures .......................................................
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24.3.8 Excerpt from Technical Note ‘Assessing thermal bridging and insulation
continuity’ (UK example) ......................................................................................
17224.2.7.3 Commented infrared images ............................................................
17324.2.8 Insulation deficiencies ..........................................................................................
17324.2.8.1 General information ...........................................................................
17324.2.8.2 Commented building structures .......................................................
17524.2.8.3 Commented infrared images ............................................................
17724.3 Theory of building science ...................................................................................................
17724.3.1 General information ..............................................................................................
17824.3.2 The effects of testing and checking .....................................................................
17924.3.3 Sources of disruption in thermography ................................................................
18124.3.4 Surface temperature and air leaks .......................................................................
18124.3.4.1 Pressure conditions in a building .....................................................
18724.3.5 Measuring conditions & measuring season .........................................................
18724.3.6 Interpretation of infrared images ..........................................................................
18924.3.7 Humidity & dew point ...........................................................................................
18924.3.7.1 Relative & absolute humidity ............................................................
19024.3.7.2 Definition of dew point ......................................................................
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19024.3.8.1 Credits ...............................................................................................
19124.3.8.2 Introduction .......................................................................................
19124.3.8.3 Background information ...................................................................
19224.3.8.4 Quantitative appraisal of thermal anomalies ....................................
19524.3.8.5 Conditions and equipment ...............................................................
19624.3.8.6 Survey and analysis ..........................................................................
19724.3.8.7 Reporting ...........................................................................................
19924.4 Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................
19924.4.1 Copyright notice ...................................................................................................
19924.4.2 Training & certification ..........................................................................................
19924.4.3 National or regional building codes .....................................................................
20025 Introduction to thermographic inspections of electrical installations ......................................
20025.1 Important note ......................................................................................................................
20025.2 General information ..............................................................................................................
20025.2.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................
20125.2.2 General equipment data .......................................................................................
20225.2.3 Inspection .............................................................................................................
20225.2.4 Classification & reporting ......................................................................................
20325.2.5 Priority ...................................................................................................................
20325.2.6 Repair ....................................................................................................................
20425.2.7 Control ..................................................................................................................
20525.3 Measurement technique for thermographic inspection of electrical installations ...............
20525.3.1 How to correctly set the equipment .....................................................................
20525.3.2 Temperature measurement ...................................................................................
20725.3.3 Comparative measurement ..................................................................................
20825.3.4 Normal operating temperature .............................................................................
20925.3.5 Classification of faults ...........................................................................................
21125.4 Reporting ..............................................................................................................................
21325.5 Different types of hot spots in electrical installations ...........................................................
21325.5.1 Reflections ............................................................................................................
21325.5.2 Solar heating .........................................................................................................
21425.5.3 Inductive heating ...................................................................................................
21425.5.4 Load variations ......................................................................................................
21525.5.5 Varying cooling conditions ...................................................................................
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21625.5.6 Resistance variations ............................................................................................
21625.5.7 Overheating in one part as a result of a fault in another ......................................
21825.6 Disturbance factors at thermographic inspection of electrical installations ........................
21825.6.1 Wind ......................................................................................................................
21825.6.2 Rain and snow ......................................................................................................
21925.6.3 Distance to object .................................................................................................
22025.6.4 Object size ............................................................................................................
22225.7 Practical advice for the thermographer ................................................................................
22225.7.1 From cold to hot ...................................................................................................
22225.7.2 Rain showers ........................................................................................................
22225.7.3 Emissivity ..............................................................................................................
22325.7.4 Reflected apparent temperature ...........................................................................
22325.7.5 Object too far away ...............................................................................................
22426 About FLIR Systems .......................................................................................................................
22526.1 More than just an infrared camera .......................................................................................
22526.2 Sharing our knowledge ........................................................................................................
22526.3 Supporting our customers ...................................................................................................
22626.4 A few images from our facilities ...........................................................................................
22827 Glossary ...........................................................................................................................................
23228 Thermographic measurement techniques ...................................................................................
23228.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................
23228.2 Emissivity ..............................................................................................................................
23328.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample .......................................................................
23328.2.1.1 Step 1: Determining reflected apparent temperature .......................
23528.2.1.2 Step 2: Determining the emissivity ...................................................
23628.3 Reflected apparent temperature ..........................................................................................
23628.4 Distance ................................................................................................................................
23628.5 Relative humidity ..................................................................................................................
23628.6 Other parameters ..................................................................................................................
23729 History of infrared technology ......................................................................................................
24130 Theory of thermography ................................................................................................................
24130.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................
24130.2 The electromagnetic spectrum ............................................................................................
24230.3 Blackbody radiation ..............................................................................................................
24330.3.1 Planck’s law ..........................................................................................................
24430.3.2 Wien’s displacement law ......................................................................................
24630.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law .........................................................................................
24730.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters .......................................................................................
24930.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials .....................................................................................
25131 The measurement formula .............................................................................................................
25732 Emissivity tables .............................................................................................................................
25732.1 References ............................................................................................................................
25732.2 Important note about the emissivity tables ..........................................................................
25832.3 Tables ....................................................................................................................................
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1 Warnings & Cautions
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
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not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC
Rules, which are designedto providereasonable protection againstsuch interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his
own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to
correct the interference.
(Applies only to cameras with laser pointer:) Do not look directly into the laser
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beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
Applies only to cameras with battery:
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Do not disassemble or do a modification to the battery. The battery contains
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safety and protection devices which, if they become damaged, can cause the
battery to become hot, or cause an explosion or an ignition.
If there is a leak from the battery and the fluid gets into your eyes, do not rub
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your eyes.Flush well withwater and immediatelyget medical care. Thebattery
fluid can cause injury to your eyes if you do not do this.
Do not continue to charge the battery if it does not become charged in the
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specified charging time. If you continue to charge the battery, it can become
hot and cause an explosion or ignition.
Only use the correct equipment to discharge the battery. If you do not use the
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correct equipment, you can decrease the performance or the life cycle of the
battery. If you do not use the correct equipment, an incorrect flow of current
to the battery can occur. This can cause the battery to become hot, or cause
an explosion and injury to persons.
Make sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and
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warning labelson containersbeforeyou usea liquid: theliquids can bedangerous.
Do not point theinfrared camera (withor without the lens cover)at intensive energy
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sources, for example devices that emit laser radiation, or the sun. This can have
an unwanted effect on the accuracy of the camera. It can also cause damage to
the detector in the camera.
Do not use the camera in a temperature higher than +50°C (+122°F), unless
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specified otherwise in the user documentation. High temperatures can cause
damage to the camera.
(Applies only to cameras with laser pointer:) Protect the laser pointer with the
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protective cap when you do not operate the laser pointer.
Applies only to cameras with battery:
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Do not attach the batteries directly to a car’s cigarette lighter socket, unless a
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specific adapter for connecting the batteries to a cigarette lighter socket is
provided by FLIR Systems.
Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery
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to each other with a metal object (such as wire).
Do not get water or salt water on the battery, or permit the battery to get wet.
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Do not make holes in the battery with objects. Do not hit the battery with a
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hammer. Do not step on the battery, or apply strong impacts or shocks to it.
Do not put thebatteries inor near a fire, orinto direct sunlight. When thebattery
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becomes hot, the built-in safety equipment becomes energized and can stop
the battery charging process. If the battery becomes hot, damage can occur
to the safety equipment and this can cause more heat, damage or ignition of
the battery.
Do not put the battery on a fire or increase the temperature of the battery with
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heat.
Do not put the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high-temperature loca-
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Do not solder directly onto the battery.
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Do not use the battery if, when you use, charge, or store the battery, there is
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an unusual smell fromthe battery,the battery feelshot, changes color, changes
shape, or is in an unusual condition. Contact your sales office if one or more
of these problems occurs.
Only use a specified battery charger when you charge the battery.
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The temperature range through which you can charge the battery is ±0°C to
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+45°C (+32°F to +113°F), unless specified otherwise in the user documentation. If you charge the battery at temperatures out of this range, it can cause
the battery to become hot or to break. It can also decrease the performance
or the life cycle of the battery.
The temperature range through which you can dischargethe battery is −15°C
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to +50°C (+5°F to +122°F), unless specified otherwise in the user documentation. Use of the battery out of this temperature range can decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery.
When the battery is worn, apply insulation to the terminals with adhesive tape
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or similar materials before you discard it.
Do not apply solvents or similar liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items.
This can cause damage.
Be careful when you cleanthe infraredlens. The lens has a delicate anti-reflective
coating.
Do not clean the infrared lens too vigorously. This can damage the anti-reflective
coating.
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2 Notice to user
Typographical
conventions
User-to-user
forums
Calibration
Accuracy
Disposal of
electronic waste
This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Semibold is used for menu names, menu commands and labels, and buttons in
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dialog boxes.
Italic is used for important information.
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Monospace is used for code samples.
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UPPER CASE is used for names on keys and buttons.
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Exchange ideas,problems, and infraredsolutions with fellowthermographers around
the world in our user-to-user forums. To go to the forums, visit:
http://www.infraredtraining.com/community/boards/
(This notice only applies to cameras with measurement capabilities.)
We recommend that you send in the camera for calibration once a year. Contact
your local sales office for instructions on where to send the camera.
(This notice only applies to cameras with measurement capabilities.)
For very accurate results, we recommend that you wait 5 minutes after you have
started the camera before measuring a temperature.
For cameras where the detector is cooled by a mechanical cooler, this time period
excludes the time it takes to cool down the detector (usually 5–7 minutes).
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As with most electronic products, this equipment must be disposed of in an environmentally friendlyway, and inaccordance with existingregulations for electronicwaste.
Please contact your FLIR Systems representative for more details.
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3 Customer help
General
Submitting a
question
Downloads
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When you want to submit a question, makesure thatyou have the following information to hand:
The camera model
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Microsoft®Office version
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Full name, publication number, and revision number of the manual
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4 Documentation updates
General
Our manuals are updated several times per year, and we also issue product-critical
notifications of changes on a regular basis.
To access the latest manuals and notifications, go to the Download tab at:
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5 Important note about this manual
General
NOTE
FLIR Systems issues generic manuals that cover several cameras within a model
line.
This means that this manual may contain descriptions and explanations that do not
apply to your particular camera model.
FLIR Systemsreserves therightto discontinuemodels,software, parts oraccessories,
and other items, or to change specifications and/or functionality at any time without
prior notice.
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6 Quick Start Guide
Procedure
SEE
Follow this procedure to get started right away:
Charge the battery for four hours.1
Insert the battery into the camera.2
Insert an SD Memory Card into the card slot at the top of the camera.3
Push the On/Off button to turn on the camera.4
Set the correct object temperature range.5
Aim the camera toward your target of interest.6
Use the Focus button to focus the camera.7
Push the Preview/Save button to save the image.8
To move the image to a computer, do one of the following:
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Remove the SD Memory Card and insert it into a card reader connected
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to a computer.
Connect a computer to the camera using a USB Mini-B cable.
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Move the image from the card or camera using a drag-and-drop operation.10
Section 13.1 – Charging the battery on page 40
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Section 13.2 – Inserting the battery on page 44
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Section 12.2 – Inserting SD Memory Cards on page 39
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Section 13.4 – Turning on the camera on page 48
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Section 19.1 – Changing image settings on page 100
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Section 17 – Working with measurement tools and isotherms on page 79
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Section 12.1 – Connecting external devices on page 38
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7 List of accessories
General
Contents
This section contains a list of accessories that you can purchase for your camera.
The accessories included in the transport case depends on the camera model and
customer configuration.
12 VDC power cable with cigarette lighter adapter
Additional infrared lens (10 mm/45°)
Additional infrared lens (30 mm/15°)
Battery
Battery charger
Camera pouch
Documentation CD-ROM (including reference manuals in multiple languages,
application guides, etc.)
Lens cap for infrared camera
Microphone headset
Neck strap
Power cord
Power supply
Printed Getting Started Guide
SD memory card, 256 MB
Stylus pen
Sunshield
USB cable
Video cable
NOTE
FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accessories, and
other items, or to change specifications at any time without prior notice.
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8 A note about ergonomics
General
NOTE
Figure
To prevent strain injuries, it is important that you hold the camera ergonomically
correct. This section gives advice and examples on how to hold the camera.
Please note the following:
Always adjust the angle of the lens to suit your work position.
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When you hold the camera, make sure that you support the camera housing with
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your left hand too. This decreases the strain on your right hand.
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SEE ALSO
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9 Camera parts
9.1 View of the rear
Figure
Explanation
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Touch screen LCD1
Cover for SD Memory Card slot2
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Zoom button
3
The zoom button has the following functions on live images:
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Push to enter the zoom state.
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Use the joystick to zoom into or out of an image.
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Push the zoom button once again to reset to 1× zoom factor.
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Push the A/M button, the joystick, or the Preview/Save button to
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confirm the zoom factor and leave the zoom state.
The zoom button has the following functions on still images:
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Zooming:
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Push to enter the zoom state.
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Use the joystick to zoom into or out of an image.
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Push the zoom button once again to reset to 1× zoom factor.
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Push the A/M button or the Preview/Save button to confirm the
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zoom factor and leave the zoom state.
Panning:
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Push to enter the zoom state.
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Push the joystick to enter the pan state.
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Use the joystick to pan over an image.
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Push the joystick to confirm the pan position and leave the pan
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state.
Stylus pen
4
Note: Push the stylus pen firmly into its holder when not in use.
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Camera button
5
The camera button has the following functions:
On live images: Switch between the infrared camera and the digital
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camera (IR > DC).
On live fusion images: Switch between fusion and infrared imagery.
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Switching betweenfusion and infraredimagery enables youto accurately
focus the infrared image (IR > DC > fusion).
You can set up the behavior of this button under Setup.
Joystick
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The joystick has the following functions:
In live infrared manual mode, and in still infrared mode:
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Push up/down to adjust the level.
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Push left/right to adjust the span.
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In menus, in dialog boxes, and in the image archive:
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Push up/down or left/right to navigate.
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Push to confirm choices.
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A/M button
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The A/M button has the following functions:
Push to switch between automatic and manual adjustment modes.
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Push and hold down for more than one second to perform a non-unifor-
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mity correction.
In still infrared mode: Switch user focus between the documentation
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toolbar and the temperature scale.
In still infrared mode and in recall mode: Push and hold down for more
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than one second to perform a one-shot auto-adjust.
Measure button
8
The Measure button has the following functions:
In live infrared mode: Push to display/hide the measurement menu.
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In still infrared mode: Push to display/hide the measurement toolbar.
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Info button
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The function of the Info button is to display different levels of information
on the screen.
Setup button
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The function of the Setup button is to display/hide the setup menu. In the
setup modeyou can change image settings,camera settings, andregional
settings.
Archive button
11
The Archive button has the following functions:
Push to open the image archive.
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Push to close the image archive.
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Mode button
12
The function of the mode button is to display/hide the mode selector.
On/Off button.
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The On/Off button has the following functions:
To turn on the camera, push the On/Off button.
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To turn off the camera, push and hold down the On/Off button for more
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than 2 seconds.
To enter the standby mode, push and hold down the On/Off button for
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approx. 0.2 seconds.
To exit the standby mode, push and hold down the On/Off button for
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approx. 0.2 seconds.
The On/Off button is also a power indicator that shows when the camera
is on.
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9.2 View of the front
9 – Camera parts
Figure
Explanation
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Laser pointer button
1
The laser pointer button has the following functions:
Push the laser pointer button to turn on the laser pointer.
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Release the laser pointer button to turn off the laser pointer.
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Save/Preview button
2
The Save/Preview button has the following functions:
Push andhold down theSave/Preview button formore than one second
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to preview an image. At this point you can annotate the image with a
digital photo, a text annotation, a voice annotation, image markers, etc.
Briefly push the Save/Preview button to save an infrared image in the
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infrared camera mode (without previewing).
Briefly pushthe Save/Preview buttonto save a digital photoin the digital
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camera mode (without previewing).
Focus button
3
The focus button has the following functions:
Move the Focus button left for far focus.
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Move the Focus button right for close focus.
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Briefly push the Focus button to autofocus.
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Note: It is important that you hold the camera steady while autofocusing.
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Protective edge for the focus button4
Attachment point for the neck strap5
Video lamp6
Digital camera lens7
Release button for additional infrared lenses8
Laser pointer9
Infrared lens10
Lens cap for the infrared lens11
NOTE
The laser pointer may not be enabled in all markets.
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9.3 View of the bottom side
9 – Camera parts
Figure
Explanation
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Tripod mount 1/4"-201
Release button for the cover to the connector bay2
Cover for the connector bay3
Release button for the battery compartment cover4
Cover for the battery compartment5
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9.4 Battery condition indicator
General
Figure
Explanation
The battery has a battery condition indicator.
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ExplanationType of signal
The green light flashes.
The green light is off.
The power supply or the stand-alone
battery charger is charging the battery.
The battery is fully charged.The green light is continuous.
The camerais usingthebattery (instead
of the power supply).
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9.5 Laser pointer
9 – Camera parts
General
Figure
The camera has a laser pointer. When the laser pointer is on, you can see a laser
dot approximately 40 mm (1.57 in.) above the target.
This figure showsthe difference in position between the laser pointer and the optical
center of the infrared lens:
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WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
Laser warning
label
Laser rules and
regulations
Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
Protect the laser pointer with the protective cap when you are not using the laser
pointer.
A laser warning symbol is displayed on the screen when the laser pointer is on.
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The laser pointer may not be enabled in all markets.
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A laser warning label with the following information is attached to the camera:
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Wavelength: 635 nm. Max. output power: 1 mW.
This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pur-
suant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
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