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ThermaCAM™ B360
ThermaCAM™ B400

ThermaCAM™ T360
ThermaCAM™ T400

1558792Publ. No.
a239Revision
English (EN)Language
August 2, 2007Issue date

Warnings & Cautions

1

Notice to user

Important note about this manual

Quick Start Guide

List of accessories

A note about ergonomics

Camera parts

Toolbars and work areas

Navigating the menu system

External devices and storage media

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3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Handling the camera

Working with images

Working with measurement tools and isotherms

Annotating images

Changing settings

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12

13

14

15

Cleaning the camera

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Technical data

Dimensions

Application examples

Introduction to building thermography

Introduction to thermographic inspections of
electrical installations

About FLIR Systems

Glossary

Thermographic measurement techniques

History of infrared technology

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25

Theory of thermography

The measurement formula

Emissivity tables

Index

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Reference manual

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Table of contents

11 Warnings & Cautions .....................................................................................................................

42 Notice to user ..................................................................................................................................

73 Important note about this manual .................................................................................................

94 Quick Start Guide ...........................................................................................................................

115 List of accessories .........................................................................................................................

146 A note about ergonomics ..............................................................................................................

167 Camera parts ...................................................................................................................................

167.1 View of the rear .....................................................................................................................

207.2 View of the front ....................................................................................................................

227.3 View of the bottom side ........................................................................................................

237.4 Battery condition indicator ...................................................................................................

247.5 Laser pointer .........................................................................................................................

268 Toolbars and work areas ................................................................................................................

268.1 Toolbars ................................................................................................................................

268.1.1 Measurement toolbar ............................................................................................

278.1.2 Documentation toolbar .........................................................................................

288.1.3 Image marker toolbar ...........................................................................................

298.1.4 Voice annotation toolbar .......................................................................................

308.2 Work areas ............................................................................................................................

308.2.1 Main work area .....................................................................................................

328.2.2 Sketch work area ..................................................................................................

348.2.3 Text annotation and image description work area ...............................................

378.2.4 Operation mode area ............................................................................................

399 Navigating the menu system .........................................................................................................

4110 External devices and storage media ............................................................................................

4210.1 Connecting external devices ................................................................................................

4310.2 Inserting SD Memory Cards .................................................................................................

4411 Handling the camera ......................................................................................................................

11.1.1 Using the combined power supply and battery charger to charge the battery

when it is inside the camera .................................................................................

11.1.2 Using the combined power supply and battery charger to charge the battery

when it is outside the camera ...............................................................................

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4411.1 Charging the battery .............................................................................................................

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4711.1.3 Using the stand-alone battery charger to charge the battery ..............................

4811.2 Inserting the battery ..............................................................................................................

5011.3 Removing the battery ...........................................................................................................

5211.4 Turning on the camera .........................................................................................................

5211.5 Turning off the camera ..........................................................................................................

5311.6 Adjusting the angle of lens ...................................................................................................

5411.7 Mounting an additional infrared lens ....................................................................................

5611.8 Removing an additional infrared lens ..................................................................................

5811.9 Attaching the sunshield ........................................................................................................

6011.10 Using the laser pointer .........................................................................................................

6112 Working with images ......................................................................................................................

6112.1 Adjusting the infrared camera focus ....................................................................................

6212.2 Previewing an image ............................................................................................................

6312.3 Saving an image ...................................................................................................................

6412.4 Opening an image ................................................................................................................

6512.5 Adjusting an image manually ...............................................................................................

6812.6 Hiding overlay graphics ........................................................................................................

6912.7 Deleting an image .................................................................................................................

7012.8 Deleting all images ...............................................................................................................

7213 Working with measurement tools and isotherms .......................................................................

7213.1 Setting up measurement tools .............................................................................................

7313.2 Setting up measurement tools (advanced mode) ...............................................................

7413.3 Setting up isotherms ............................................................................................................

7613.4 Removing measurement tools .............................................................................................

7713.5 Moving measurement tools ..................................................................................................

7813.6 Resizing areas ......................................................................................................................

7913.7 Changing object parameters ................................................................................................

8114 Annotating images ..........................................................................................................................

8214.1 Adding a digital photo ..........................................................................................................

8314.2 Adding a voice annotation ....................................................................................................

8414.3 Adding a text annotation ......................................................................................................

8714.4 Adding an image description ...............................................................................................

8814.5 Adding a sketch ....................................................................................................................

8914.6 Adding an image marker ......................................................................................................

9115 Changing settings ..........................................................................................................................

9115.1 Changing image settings .....................................................................................................

9215.2 Changing regional settings ..................................................................................................

9315.3 Changing camera settings ...................................................................................................

9516 Cleaning the camera ......................................................................................................................

9516.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items ...........................................................................

9616.2 Infrared lens ..........................................................................................................................

9717 Technical data .................................................................................................................................

11118 Dimensions ......................................................................................................................................

11118.1 Camera .................................................................................................................................

11118.1.1 Camera dimensions ..............................................................................................

11218.1.2 Camera dimensions, continued ...........................................................................

11318.1.3 Camera dimensions, continued ...........................................................................

11418.1.4 Camera dimensions, continued (with 30 mm/15° lens) .......................................

11518.1.5 Camera dimensions, continued (with 10 mm/45° lens) .......................................

11618.2 Battery ...................................................................................................................................

11718.3 Stand-alone battery charger .................................................................................................

11818.4 Stand-alone battery charger with the battery .......................................................................

11918.5 Infrared lens (30 mm/15°) .....................................................................................................

12018.6 Infrared lens (10 mm/45°) .....................................................................................................

12119 Application examples .....................................................................................................................

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20.2.1.2 Guidelines for moisture detection, mold detection & detection of

water damages ..................................................................................

20.3.8 Excerpt from Technical Note ‘Assessing thermal bridging and insulation

continuity’ (UK example) ......................................................................................

12119.1 Moisture & water damage ....................................................................................................

12219.2 Faulty contact in socket ........................................................................................................

12319.3 Oxidized socket ....................................................................................................................

12419.4 Insulation deficiencies ..........................................................................................................

12519.5 Draft ......................................................................................................................................

12720 Introduction to building thermography ........................................................................................

12720.1 Important note ......................................................................................................................

12720.2 Typical field investigations ....................................................................................................

12720.2.1 Guidelines .............................................................................................................

12720.2.1.1 General guidelines ............................................................................

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12820.2.1.3 Guidelines for detection of air infiltration & insulation deficiencies ...

12920.2.2 About moisture detection .....................................................................................

12920.2.3 Moisture detection (1): Low-slope commercial roofs ..........................................

12920.2.3.1 General information ...........................................................................

13020.2.3.2 Safety precautions ............................................................................

13120.2.3.3 Commented building structures .......................................................

13220.2.3.4 Commented infrared images ............................................................

13420.2.4 Moisture detection (2): Commercial & residential façades ..................................

13420.2.4.1 General information ...........................................................................

13420.2.4.2 Commented building structures .......................................................

13620.2.4.3 Commented infrared images ............................................................

13620.2.5 Moisture detection (3): Decks & balconies ..........................................................

13620.2.5.1 General information ...........................................................................

13720.2.5.2 Commented building structures .......................................................

13920.2.5.3 Commented infrared images ............................................................

13920.2.6 Moisture detection (4): Plumbing breaks & leaks ................................................

13920.2.6.1 General information ...........................................................................

14020.2.6.2 Commented infrared images ............................................................

14220.2.7 Air infiltration .........................................................................................................

14220.2.7.1 General information ...........................................................................

14220.2.7.2 Commented building structures .......................................................

14420.2.7.3 Commented infrared images ............................................................

14520.2.8 Insulation deficiencies ..........................................................................................

14520.2.8.1 General information ...........................................................................

14520.2.8.2 Commented building structures .......................................................

14720.2.8.3 Commented infrared images ............................................................

14920.3 Theory of building science ...................................................................................................

14920.3.1 General information ..............................................................................................

15020.3.2 The effects of testing and checking .....................................................................

15120.3.3 Sources of disruption in thermography ................................................................

15320.3.4 Surface temperature and air leaks .......................................................................

15320.3.4.1 Pressure conditions in a building .....................................................

15920.3.5 Measuring conditions & measuring season .........................................................

15920.3.6 Interpretation of infrared images ..........................................................................

16120.3.7 Humidity & dew point ...........................................................................................

16120.3.7.1 Relative & absolute humidity ............................................................

16220.3.7.2 Definition of dew point ......................................................................

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16220.3.8.1 Credits ...............................................................................................

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16320.3.8.2 Introduction .......................................................................................

16320.3.8.3 Background information ...................................................................

16420.3.8.4 Quantitative appraisal of thermal anomalies ....................................

16720.3.8.5 Conditions and equipment ...............................................................

16820.3.8.6 Survey and analysis ..........................................................................

16920.3.8.7 Reporting ...........................................................................................

17120.4 Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................

17120.4.1 Copyright notice ...................................................................................................

17120.4.2 Training & certification ..........................................................................................

17120.4.3 National or regional building codes .....................................................................

17321 Introduction to thermographic inspections of electrical installations ......................................

17321.1 Important note ......................................................................................................................

17321.2 General information ..............................................................................................................

17321.2.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................

17421.2.2 General equipment data .......................................................................................

17521.2.3 Inspection .............................................................................................................

17521.2.4 Classification & reporting ......................................................................................

17621.2.5 Priority ...................................................................................................................

17621.2.6 Repair ....................................................................................................................

17721.2.7 Control ..................................................................................................................

17821.3 Measurement technique for thermographic inspection of electrical installations ...............

17821.3.1 How to correctly set the equipment .....................................................................

17821.3.2 Temperature measurement ...................................................................................

18021.3.3 Comparative measurement ..................................................................................

18121.3.4 Normal operating temperature .............................................................................

18221.3.5 Classification of faults ...........................................................................................

18421.4 Reporting ..............................................................................................................................

18621.5 Different types of hot spots in electrical installations ...........................................................

18621.5.1 Reflections ............................................................................................................

18621.5.2 Solar heating .........................................................................................................

18721.5.3 Inductive heating ...................................................................................................

18721.5.4 Load variations ......................................................................................................

18821.5.5 Varying cooling conditions ...................................................................................

18921.5.6 Resistance variations ............................................................................................

18921.5.7 Overheating in one part as a result of a fault in another ......................................

19121.6 Disturbance factors at thermographic inspection of electrical installations ........................

19121.6.1 Wind ......................................................................................................................

19121.6.2 Rain and snow ......................................................................................................

19221.6.3 Distance to object .................................................................................................

19321.6.4 Object size ............................................................................................................

19521.7 Practical advice for the thermographer ................................................................................

19521.7.1 From cold to hot ...................................................................................................

19521.7.2 Rain showers ........................................................................................................

19521.7.3 Emissivity ..............................................................................................................

19621.7.4 Reflected apparent temperature ...........................................................................

19621.7.5 Object too far away ...............................................................................................

19722 About FLIR Systems .......................................................................................................................

19822.1 More than just an infrared camera .......................................................................................

19822.2 Sharing our knowledge ........................................................................................................

19822.3 Supporting our customers ...................................................................................................

19922.4 A few images from our facilities ...........................................................................................

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20123 Glossary ...........................................................................................................................................

20524 Thermographic measurement techniques ...................................................................................

20524.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................

20524.2 Emissivity ..............................................................................................................................

20624.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample .......................................................................

20624.2.1.1 Step 1: Determining reflected apparent temperature .......................

20824.2.1.2 Step 2: Determining the emissivity ...................................................

20924.3 Reflected apparent temperature ..........................................................................................

20924.4 Distance ................................................................................................................................

20924.5 Relative humidity ..................................................................................................................

20924.6 Other parameters ..................................................................................................................

21125 History of infrared technology ......................................................................................................

21526 Theory of thermography ................................................................................................................

21526.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................

21526.2 The electromagnetic spectrum ............................................................................................

21626.3 Blackbody radiation ..............................................................................................................

21726.3.1 Planck’s law ..........................................................................................................

21826.3.2 Wien’s displacement law ......................................................................................

22026.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law .........................................................................................

22126.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters .......................................................................................

22326.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials .....................................................................................

22527 The measurement formula .............................................................................................................

23128 Emissivity tables .............................................................................................................................

23128.1 References ............................................................................................................................

23128.2 Important note about the emissivity tables ..........................................................................

23128.3 Tables ....................................................................................................................................

247Index ................................................................................................................................................

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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.
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 intoyour eyes, do not rub your

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eyes. Flush well with water and immediately get medical care. The battery fluid
can cause injury to your eyes if you do not do this.
Do not continue tocharge the batteryif it doesnot become chargedin the specified

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charging time. If you continueto chargethe battery, it can become hotand 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.

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Do not point theinfrared camera (withor without the lens cover)at intensive energy

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sources, for example devicesthat emit laser radiation, orthe sun for a long period
of time. 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 technical data section. 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.
Do not attach the batteries directly to a car’s cigarette lighter socket.

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Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to

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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 holesin the batterywith objects.Do not hitthe battery witha hammer.

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Do not step on the battery, or apply strong impacts or shocks to it.
Do not put the batteries in or near a fire, or into direct sunlight. When the battery

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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 equipmentand this cancause more heat,damage or ignitionof the battery.

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heat.
Do not put thebattery on or near fires,stoves, or other high-temperature locations.

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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 an

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unusual smell from the battery, the battery feels hot, 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). 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 discharge the battery is −15°C to

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+50°C (+5°F to +122°F). 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 or

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similar materials before you discard it.
Do not apply solvents or similar liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items.

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This can cause damage.
Be careful when you cleanthe infraredlens. The lens has a delicate anti-reflective

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coating.
Do not clean the infrared lens too vigorously. This can damage the anti-reflective

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Typographical
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This manual uses the following typographical conventions:

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dialog boxes.
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When you want to submit a question, makesure thatyou have the following informa­tion to hand:

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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/

FLIR Systemsregularly issues softwareupgrades and servicereleases on thesupport
pages of the company website:

http://www.flirthermography.com
To find the latest upgrades and service releases, make that sure you select USA in

the Select country box in the top right corner of the page.

Calibration

(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.

Accuracy

(This notice only applies to cameras with measurement capabilities.)

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For very accurate results, we recommend that you wait 5 minutes after you have
started the camera before measuring a temperature.

Disposal of
electronic waste

Training

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As with most electronic products, this equipment must be disposed of in an environ­mentally friendlyway, and in accordance withexisting regulations forelectronic waste.

Please contact your FLIR Systems representative for more details.

To read about infrared training, visit:
http://www.infraredtraining.com

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3 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 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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4 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 11.1 – Charging the battery on page 44

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Section 11.2 – Inserting the battery on page 48

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Section 10.2 – Inserting SD Memory Cards on page 43

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Section 11.4 – Turning on the camera on page 52

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Section 15.1 – Changing image settings on page 91

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Section 13 – Working with measurement tools and isotherms on page 72

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Section 10.1 – Connecting external devices on page 42

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5 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.

Part numberItem

191049012 VDC power cable with cigarette

lighter adapter

1196725Additional infrared lens (10 mm/45°)

1196724Additional infrared lens (30 mm/15°)

1196398Battery

1196474Battery charger

1124545Camera pouch

1124640Documentation CD-ROM (including
reference manuals in multiple lan­guages, application guides, etc.)

1196818Lens cap for infrared camera

1910489Microphone headset

1124544Neck strap

Power cord

One of the following:

EU: 1910400

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USA: 1910401

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Great Britain: 1910402

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Australia: 1910464

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1910399Power supply

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1910473SD Memory Card, 256 MB

1196795Stylus pen

1123970Sunshield

1910423USB cable

1558790User manual

1910582Video cable

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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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6 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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7 Camera parts

7.1 View of the rear

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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.

■

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

■

confirm the zoom factor and leave the zoom state.

The zoom button has the following functions on still images:

■

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.

■

Push the zoom button once again to reset to 1× zoom factor.

■

Push the A/M button or the Preview/Save button to confirm the

■

zoom factor and leave the zoom state.

Panning:

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Push to enter the zoom state.

■

Push the joystick to enter the pan state.

■

Use the joystick to pan over an image.

■

Push the joystick to confirm the pan position and leave the pan

■

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

■

camera.
On live fusion images: Switch between fusion and infrared imagery.

■

Switching betweenfusion and infraredimagery enables youto accurately
focus the infrared image.

Joystick

6

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-

■

mity correction.
In still infrared mode: Switch user focus between the documentation

■

toolbar and the temperature scale.

Measure button

8

The Measure button has the following functions:

In live infrared mode: Push to display/hide the measurement menu.

■

In still infrared mode: Push to display/hide the measurement toolbar.

■

Info button

9

The function of the Info button is to display different levels of information
on the screen.

Setup button

10

The function of the Setup button is to display/hide the setup mode. 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.

13

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

■

than 0.2 second.

The On/Off button is also a power indicator that shows when the camera
is on.

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7.2 View of the front

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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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Preview/Save button

2

The save button has the following functions:

Push andhold down thePreview/Save button formore than one second

■

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 Preview/Save button to save an infrared image in the

■

infrared camera mode (without previewing).
Briefly pushthe Preview/Save buttonto save a digital photoin the digital

■

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.

■

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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7.3 View of the bottom side

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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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7.4 Battery condition indicator

7 – Camera parts

General

Figure

Explanation

The battery has a battery condition indicator.

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This table explains the battery condition indicator:

ExplanationType of signal

The green light flashes.

The green light is off.

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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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7.5 Laser pointer

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.

■

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 July 26th, 2001.

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8 Toolbars and work areas

8.1 Toolbars

8.1.1 Measurement toolbar

The measurement toolbar becomes visible when you push the Measure button

NOTE

■

and select Advanced.
You use the measurement toolbar to set up measurement tools in the advanced

■

mode, or when editing a saved image in the archive mode.
To navigate on the toolbar, use either the joystick or the stylus pen.

■

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Figure

Explanation

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You select this toolbar button to do one or more of the following:

1

Move measurement tools

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Remove measurement tools

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Turn on and turn off alarms (only for spotmeters and areas).

■

Set alarm levels (only for spotmeters and areas).

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Isotherm toolbar button

2

You select this toolbar button to set up different types of isotherms. The
isotherm command colors all pixels with a temperature above, below, or
between one or more preset temperature levels.

Spotmeter toolbar button

3

You select this toolbar button to create a spotmeter.

Area toolbar button

4

You select this toolbar button to create a measurement area.

Object parameters toolbar button

5

You select this toolbar button to change object parameters. Setting the
correct object parameters is important if precise measurement results are
required.

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8.1.2 Documentation toolbar

The documentationtoolbarbecomesvisible when you previewanimage, or when

NOTE

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you edit an image from the image archive.
To preview an image, push and hold down the Save button for more than one

■

second.
To navigate on the toolbar, use either the joystick or the stylus pen.

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Figure

Explanation

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Delete image toolbar button

1

You select this toolbarbutton todiscard theimage thatyou are previewing.

Add markers toolbar button

2

You select this tool to add arrow markers to points of interest in an infrared
image. The arrow marker will be saved in the infrared image.

Add sketch toolbar button

3

You select this toolbar buttonto add a freehand sketchto an infraredimage.
The sketch will be linked to the infrared image.

Add voice annotation toolbar button

4

You select this toolbar buttonto add a voice annotationto an infraredimage.
The voice annotation will be saved in the infrared image.

Add text annotation toolbar button

5

You select thistoolbarbutton to add textannotationsand/or image descrip­tions to an infrared image. Text annotations and image descriptions will be
saved in the infrared image.

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Add digital photo toolbar button

6

You select this toolbar button to add a digital photo to the infrared image.
The digital photo will be linked to the infrared image.

Save toolbar button

7

You select this toolbar button to save the infrared image after you have
added any of the previous five annotations. If you have opened an image
from the image archive, this toolbar button says Close instead of Save.

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8.1.3 Image marker toolbar

The image marker toolbar becomes visible when you add an image marker. You

NOTE

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do this from the documentation toolbar.
To navigate on the toolbar, use either the joystick or the stylus pen.

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Figure

Explanation

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You select this toolbar button to move and remove any markers you have

1

previously added to the image.

Marker toolbar button

2

You select this toolbar button to create a marker. Tap gently on the toolbar
button using the stylus pen, and then draw a line on the image.

OK toolbar button

3

You select this toolbar button to confirm any markers you have added to
the image before leaving this work mode.

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8.1.4 Voice annotation toolbar

The voice annotation toolbarbecomes visible whenyou record orlisten to a voice

NOTE

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comment. You do this from the documentation toolbar.
To navigate on the toolbar, use either the joystick or the stylus pen.

■

Some buttons have more than one function, and the symbols on the buttons will

■

change depending on the context.

8 – Toolbars and work areas

Figure

Explanation

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Discard recording toolbar button

1

You select this toolbar button to delete a voice comment that you have
made.

Adjust volume toolbar button

2

You select this toolbar button and move the joystick up/down to adjust the
volume when you play back voice comments.

Start/stop recording toolbar button

3

You select this toolbar button to start and stop the recording of a voice
comment.

Start/stop playback toolbar button

4

You select this toolbar button to start and stop the playback of a previously
recorded voice comment.

Go to beginning toolbar button

5

You select this toolbar button to go back to the beginning of the recording.

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OK toolbar button

6

You select this toolbar button to confirm and save the previously recorded
voice comment.

Time indicator (X/Y seconds, where X = elapsed recording time and Y =

7

total recording time)

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8.2 Work areas

8.2.1 Main work area

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Figure

Explanation

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Measurement results table (in ℃ or ℉, depending on the settings)1

Measurement menu.

2

To open and close this menu, push the Measure button.

Indicator for the automatic adjustment mode or the manual adjustment

3

mode (A/M)

Spotmeter4

Temperature scale5

Measurement area6

Limit indicator for the temperature scale7

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8.2.2 Sketch work area

The sketchwork area becomesvisible when youadd a sketchto an infraredimage.

NOTE

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You do this from the documentation toolbar.
To navigate in the area, use either the joystick or the stylus pen.

■

To draw the sketch, use the stylus pen.

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Figure

Explanation

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Canvas

1

You draw your sketch in this area, using the stylus pen.

OK button

2

You select this button to confirm the sketch and leave the sketch mode.

Clear button

3

You select this button to clear the whole canvas.

Pen button

4

You select this button to enable the pen.

Eraser button

5

You select this button to enable the eraser.

Color palette

6

You select this color swatch to switch between colors.

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SEE ALSO

For informationabout adding asketch to aninfrared image, see section 14.5– Adding
a sketch on page 88.

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8.2.3 Text annotation and image description work area

The text annotation and image description work area becomes visible when you

NOTE

■

add a text annotation or an image description to an infrared image. You do this
from the documentation toolbar.
To navigate in the area, use either the joystick or the stylus pen.

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Figure

Explanation

This figure shows the text annotation work area:

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OK button

1

You select this button to confirm and save the text annotation.

Tab for the text annotation work area (to select from pre-defined strings)2

Tab for the image description work area (to enter the freetext mode, using

3

the stylus pen)

Filename indicator for the text annotation file4

Text annotation label5

Text annotation value6

Submenu displaying additional text annotation values7

Keyboard button

8

You select this button to go to the keyboard and enter text using the stylus
pen.

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Clear button

9

You select this button to clear the selected tab from all input data.

SEE ALSO

For informationabout adding atext annotation to an infraredimage, see section14.3
– Adding a text annotation on page 84.

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Figure

Explanation

This figure shows the image description work area:

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OK button

1

You select this button to confirm and save the text annotation.

Tab for the text annotation work area (to select from pre-defined strings)2

Tab for the image description work area (to enter the free text mode, using

3

the stylus pen)

Preview window for the image description4

Keyboard5

Clear button

6

You select this button to clear the selected tab from all input data.

SEE ALSO

For information about adding an image description to an infrared image, see section

14.4 – Adding an image description on page 87.

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8.2.4 Operation mode area

The operation mode area becomes visible when you push the Mode button.

NOTE

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To navigate in the area, use either the joystick or the stylus pen.

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8 – Toolbars and work areas

Figure

Explanation

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Camera mode

1

This is the most commonly used operation mode of the camera.
If you select thismode, and brieflypush the Preview/Savebutton, an infrared

image of your target of interest is saved to the SD Memory Card.
If you push and hold down the Preview/Save button for more than one

second, the documentation toolbar will be displayed.

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Simultaneous snapshot mode

2

If you select this mode, and briefly push the Preview/Save button, the
camera will automatically save a digital photo at the same time as it saves
the infrared image.

Fusion mode

3

If you select this mode, and briefly push the Preview/Save button, the
camera will merge the live infrared image with a live digital photo. This can
make it easier to analyze the image and locate faults and anomalies in the
target.

At this stage you can use the joystick to adjust the temperature levels for
the fusion image. For example, you can set the temperature levels so that
one temperature span is displayed for the infrared image and one for the
digital photo.

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Figure

Explanation

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The figure above shows the two ways to navigate the menu system in the camera:

Using the stylus pen to navigate the menu system (left).

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Using the joystick to navigate the menu system (right).

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You can also use a combination of the two.
In this manual it is assumed that the joystick is used, but most tasks can also be

carried out using the stylus pen.

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10 External devices and storage

media

General

You can connect the following external devices and storage media to the camera:

A power supply.

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A video monitor.

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A computer to move images and other files to and from the camera.

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An external USB device, such as a USB keyboard or USB memory stick.

■

A headset to record and listen to voice comments.

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One SD Memory Card.

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10.1 Connecting external devices

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Figure

Explanation

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To connect a headset tothe camerato record and listen to voice comment,

1

use a headset cable and this socket.

To connect a video monitor to the camera, use a CVBS cable (a composite

2

video cable) and this socket.

To connect acomputer to the camera to move imagesand files to and from

3

the camera, use a USB Mini-B cable and this socket.

To connect an external USB device to the camera, use a USB-A cable and

4

this socket.

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10.2 Inserting SD Memory Cards

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Figure

Procedure

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Follow this procedure to insert an SD Memory Card:

Open the rubber cover that protects the card slot.1

Push the SD Memory Card firmly into the card slot, until a clicking sound

2

is heard.

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11 Handling the camera

11.1 Charging the battery

NOTE

General

SEE

You must charge the battery for four hours before you start using the camerafor the
first time.

You must charge the battery when a low battery voltage warning is displayed on the
screen.

Follow one of these procedures to charge the battery:

Use the combined power supply and battery charger to charge the battery when

■

it is inside the camera.
Use the combined power supply and battery charger to charge the battery when

■

it is outside the camera.
Use the stand-alone battery charger to charge the battery

■

For information on how to charge the battery, see the following sections:

Section 11.1.1 – Usingthe combined powersupply and battery charger tocharge

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the battery when it is inside the camera on page 45
Section 11.1.2 – Usingthe combined powersupply and battery charger tocharge

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the battery when it is outside the camera on page 46
Section 11.1.3 – Using the stand-alone battery charger to charge the battery on

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page 47

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11.1.1 Using the combined power supply and battery charger to charge the battery when it is inside the camera

NOTE

Procedure

SEE ALSO

For brevity, the ‘combined power supply and battery charger’ is called the ‘power
supply’ below.

Follow this procedure to use the power supply to charge the batterywhen it is inside
the camera:

Open the battery compartment lid.1

Connect the power supply cable plug to the connector on the battery.2

Connect the power supply mains-electricity plug to a mains socket.3

Disconnect thepower supply cable plug whenthe green lightof the battery

4

condition indicator is continuous.

For information about the battery condition indicator, see section 7.4 – Battery con­dition indicator on page 23.

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11.1.2 Using the combined power supply and battery charger to charge the battery when it is outside the camera

NOTE

Procedure

SEE ALSO

For brevity, the ‘combined power supply and battery charger’ is called the ‘power
supply’ below.

Follow thisprocedure to usethe powersupply to chargethe battery when it isoutside
the camera:

Put the battery on a flat surface.1

Connect the power supply cable plug to the connector on the battery.2

Connect the power supply mains-electricity plug to a mains socket.3

Disconnect thepower supply cable plug whenthe green lightof the battery

4

condition indicator is continuous.

For information about the battery condition indicator, see section 7.4 – Battery con­dition indicator on page 23.

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11.1.3 Using the stand-alone battery charger to charge the battery

Procedure

SEE ALSO

Follow this procedure to use the stand-alone battery charger to charge the battery:

Put the battery in the stand-alone battery charger.1

Connect the power supply cable plug to the connector on the stand-alone

2

battery charger.

Connect the power supply mains-electricity plug to a mains socket.3

Disconnect thepower supply cable plug whenthe green lightof the battery

4

condition indicator is continuous.

For information about the battery condition indicator, see section 7.4 – Battery con­dition indicator on page 23.

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11.2 Inserting the battery

NOTE

Procedure

Use a clean, drycloth to removeany water ormoisture on the battery beforeyou insert
it.

Follow this procedure to insert the battery:

Push the release button on the battery compartment cover to unlock it.

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2

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Push the battery into the battery compartment until the battery locking

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11.3 Removing the battery

Procedure

Follow this procedure to remove the battery:

Push the release button on the battery compartment cover to unlock it.

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2

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Push the red release button in the direction of the arrow to unlock the bat-

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11.4 Turning on the camera

Procedure

To turn on the camera, push and release the On/Off button.

11.5 Turning off the camera

Procedure

To turn off the camera, push and hold down the On/Off button for more than 0.2
second.

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General

Figure

Procedure

To make your working position as comfortable as possible, you can adjust the angle
of the lens.

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11.7 Mounting an additional infrared lens

NOTE

Procedure

Do nottouchthe lens surfacewhenyou mount an infraredlens. If this happens,clean
the lens according to the instructions in section 16.2 – Infrared lens on page 96.

Follow this procedure to mount an additional infrared lens:

Push the lens release button to unlock the lens cap.

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11.8 Removing an additional infrared lens

Do not touch the lens surface when you remove an infrared lens. If this happens,

NOTE

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clean the lens according to the instructions in section 16.2 – Infrared lens on
page 96.
When you have removed the lens, put the lens caps on the lens immediately, to

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protect it from dust and fingerprints.

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Procedure

Follow this procedure to remove an additional infrared lens:

Push the lens release button lens to unlock the lens.

1

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Correctly position the lens cap in front of the bayonet ring.

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11.9 Attaching the sunshield

General

Procedure

You can attach a sunshield to the camera to make the LCD screen easier to see in
sunlight.

Follow this procedure to attach the sunshield to the camera:

Align the two front tabs of the sunshield with the corresponding two

1

notches at the top of the screen.

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Push the front part of the sunshield into position. Make sure that the two

2

tabs mate with the corresponding notches.

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Push the rear part of the sunshield toward the screen, and then release

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11.10 Using the laser pointer

Figure

Procedure

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Follow this procedure to use the laser pointer:

To turn on the laser pointer, push and hold the laser pointer button.1

To turn off the laser pointer, release the laser pointer button.2

NOTE

The laser pointer may not be enabled in all markets.

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12.1 Adjusting the infrared camera focus

Procedure

NOTE

To adjust the infrared camera focus, do one of the following:

Push the focus button left for far focus.

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Push the focus button right for near focus.

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Briefly push the focus button toward the camera button to autofocus.

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It is important that you hold the camera steady while autofocusing.

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12.2 Previewing an image

General

Procedure

SEE ALSO

In preview mode, you can add various types of annotations to the image before you
save it. You do thisby using the documentation toolbarthat is automaticallydisplayed
when you preview an image.

In preview mode youcan also checkthat the imagecontains the required information
before you save it to the SD Memory Card.

To preview an image, push and hold down the Preview/Save button for more than
one second.

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For more information about adding annotations, see section 14 – Annotating im-

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General

Image capacity

Procedure

You can save one or more images to the SD Memory Card.

This table gives information on theapproximate number of images that can be saved
on SD Memory Cards:

No voice annotationCard size

To save an image without previewing, briefly push the Preview/Save button.

Incl. 30 seconds voice
annotation

250500256 MB

5001000512 MB

100020001 GB

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12.4 Opening an image

General

Procedure

NOTE

When you save an image, it is stored on the SD Memory Card. To display the image
again, you can recall it from the SD Memory Card.

Follow this procedure to open an image:

Push the Archive button to open the most recently saved image.1

If you want to open another image, do one of the following:

2

1 Move the joystick upwards. Thiswill display theimages as thumbnails.

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2 Select the image you want to open by using the joystick.
3 Push the Select button to open this image.

Move the joystick left/right. This will display the next/previous image in

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the full image mode.

To leave archive mode, push the Archive button.

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General

Example 1

An image can be adjusted automatically or manually.
These two modes are indicated in the top right corner of the screen by the letters A

and M. You use the A/M button to switch between these two modes

This figure shows two infrared images of cable connection points. In the left image
a correct analysis of the circled cable is difficult if you only auto-adjust the image.
You can analyze this cable in more detail if you

change the temperature scale level

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change the temperature scale span.

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In the left image, the image is auto-adjusted. In the right image the maximum and
minimum temperaturelevels have beenchangedto temperaturelevelsnear the object.
On the temperature scale to the rightof each imageyou can seehow thetemperature
levels were changed.

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Example 2

This figure shows two infrared images of an isolator in a power line.
In the left image,the cold sky and thepower line structureare recordedat a minimum

temperature of –26.0°C (–14.8°F). In the right image the maximum and minimum
temperature levels have been changed to temperature levels near the isolator. This
makes it easier to analyze the temperature variations in the isolator.

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Changing
temperature the
scale level

Changing
temperature the
scale span

Follow this procedure to change the temperature scale level:

1 Make sure that the camera displays a live infrared image. To do this, select

Camera mode using the Mode button and the joystick.

Make sure that the camera is in the manual adjustment mode. This is indi-

2

cated by the letter M in the top right corner of the screen. If not, push the
A/M button once.

To change the temperature scale level, move the joystick up/down. Note

3

that this changes both the minimum and maximum scale leveltemperature
by the same amount.

Follow this procedure to change the temperature scale span:

1 Make sure that the camera displays a live infrared image.

Make sure that the camera is in the manual adjustment mode. This is indi-

2

cated by the letter M in the top right corner of the screen. If not, push the
A/M button once.

To change the temperature scale span, move the joystick left/right.3

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12.6 Hiding overlay graphics

General

Procedure

Overlay graphics provide information about an image. You can choose to hide
overlay graphics incrementally in steps.

To hide overlay graphics in steps, push the Info button.

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General

Procedure

You can delete one or more images from the SD Memory Card.

Follow this procedure to delete an image:

Push the Archive button.1

Do one of the following:

2

Move the joystick left/right to select the image you want to delete, then

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go to Step 5 below.
Move the joystick upwards to display the images as thumbnails, then

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go to Step 3 below.

Select the image you want to delete by using the joystick.3

Push the joystick to open the image.4

Push the joystick to display a menu.5

On the menu, select Delete image by using the joystick.6

Push the joystick to confirm.7

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12.8 Deleting all images

General

Procedure

You can delete all images from the SD Memory Card.

Follow this procedure to delete all images:

Push the Archive button.1

Push the joystick to display a menu.2

On the menu, select Delete all by using the joystick.3

Push the joystick to confirm.4

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13 Working with measurement tools

and isotherms

13.1 Setting up measurement tools

General

Procedure

NOTE

SEE ALSO

To measure thetemperature, you useone measurement toolsor several. Thissection
decribes how you set up a spotmeter or an area.

Follow this procedure to set up a spotmeter, or use an area:

Push the Measure button.1

On the menu, select one of the following commands, using the joystick:

2

Measure spot

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Measure area.

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Push the joystick to confirm the choice. For the area tool, you must also

3

set if the maximum or minimum temperature should be displayed.

Push the Measure button to leave the menu. The temperature of the mea-

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surement tool is displayed in the top left corner of the screen.

The areainside the centerof the spotmetermust be coveredby the objectof interest,
to display a correct temperature.

For accurate measurements, you must set the object parameters. See section 13.7
– Changing object parameters on page 79.

You can also set up measurement tools using the advanced mode, allowing more
complex setups. For more information, see section 13.2 – Setting up measurement
tools (advanced mode) on page 73.

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13.2 Setting up measurement tools (advanced mode)

General

Procedure

SEE ALSO

You can use the advanced mode to set up measurement tools. This mode allows
you to combine several tools, and to place them arbitrarily on the screen.

Follow this procedure to set up a measurement tool using the advanced mode:

Push the Measure button.1

On the menu, select Advanced.2

Push the joystick. This will display a measurement toolbar at the bottom of

3

the screen.

Do one or more of the following:

4

To create an isotherm, select the toolbar button. This will display a

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menu on which you can select the type of isotherm you want to use.

To create a spotmeter, select the toolbar button and push the joy-

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stick.

To create an area, select the toolbar button and push the joystick.

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page 74.
For more information on the measurement toolbar, see section 8.1.1 – Measure-

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13.3 Setting up isotherms

General

Setting up a high­temperature
isotherm

Setting up a
low-temperature
isotherm

You can make the camera display an isotherm color when certain measurement
conditions are met. The following isotherms can be set up:

An isotherm color thatis displayed whena temperature risesabove a preset value.

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An isotherm color thatis displayed whena temperature falls below apreset value.

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An isotherm color that is displayed when the camera detects an area where there

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may be a risk of humidity in a building structure.
An isotherm color that is displayed when the camera detects what may be an in-

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sulation deficiency in a wall.

Follow thisprocedure to setup an isothermcolor that isdisplayed when atemperature
rises above a preset value:

1 Push the Measure button.

On the menu, select Detect high temperature.2

Push the joystick three times.3

Move the joytick up/down to set the temperature at which you want the

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isotherm color to be displayed.

Push the joystick to confirm.5

Push the Measure button to leave the main menu. The screen will now

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display the isotherm color when the temperature exceeds the set tempera­ture level.

Follow thisprocedure to setup an isothermcolor that isdisplayed when atemperature
falls below a preset value:

1 Push the Measure button.

On the menu, select Detect low temperature.2

Push the joystick three times.3

Move the joytick up/down to set the temperature at which you want the

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isotherm color to be displayed.

Push the joystick to confirm.5

Push the Measure button to leave the main menu. The screen will now

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Setting up a
humidity isotherm

Setting up an
insulation
isotherm

Follow this procedure to set up an isotherm color that is displayed when the camera
detects an area where there may be a risk of humidity in a building structure:

Push the Measure button.1

On the menu, select Detect humidity.2

Push the joystick twice.3

Use the joystick to set the following parameters:

4

Rel. humidity limit: The critical limit of relative humidity that you want to

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detect in a buildingstructure. For example, moldwill growin areas where
the relative humidity is less than 100%, and you may want to find such
areas.
Rel. hum. limit: The current relative humidity at the inspection site.

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Atm. temp.: The current atmospheric temperatureat theinspection site.

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Push the joystick to confirm each choice.5

Push the Measure button to leave the main menu. The screen will now

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display an isotherm color when the relative humidity exceeds the set level.

Follow this procedure to set up an isotherm color that is displayed when the camera
detects what may be an insulation deficiency in a wall:

1 Push the Measure button.

On the menu, select Detect insulation.2

Push the joystick twice.3

Use the joystick to set the following parameters:

4

Inside temp.: The temperature inside the building you are inspecting.

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Outside temp.: The temperatureoutside the buildingyou are inspecting.

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Thermal index: The accepted energy loss through the wall. Different

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building codesrecommend different values,but typicalvalues are 60–80
for newbuildings. Refer to yournational building codeforrecommenda­tions.

Push the joystick to confirm each choice.5

Push the Measure button to leave the main menu. The screen will now

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display an isotherm color when the the camera detects an area with an
energy loss higher than the set value.

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13.4 Removing measurement tools

NOTE

Removing
spotmeters and
areas

Removing
isotherms

The easiest way to remove a measurement tool is to select anothermenu command
on the measurement menu. However, if you wish to remove all measurement tools
you must follow the procedures in this section.

Follow this procedure to remove a spotmeter or an area:

1 Push the Measure button.

On the menu, select Advanced. This will display the measurement menu.2

3

Select the toolbar button. This will display a menu listing all currently
active measurement tools.

On the menu, select the measurement tool that you wish to remove. This

4

will display a submenu.

On the submenu, select Remove and push the joystick.5

Follow this procedure to remove an isotherm:

1 Push the Measure button.

On the menu, select Advanced. This will display the measurement menu.2

3

Select the toolbar button. This will display a menu listing all currently
active isotherms.

On the submenu, select Off and push the joystick.4

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13.5 Moving measurement tools

Procedure

Follow this procedure to move a measurement tool:

Push the Measure button.1

On the menu, select Advanced. This will display the measurement menu.2

3

Select the toolbar button. This will display a menu listing all currently
active measurement tools.

On the menu, select the measurement tool that you wish to move. This will

4

display a submenu.

On the submenu, select Move and push the joystick. This will make the

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measurement toolturn blue. You cannow move themeasurementtool using
the joystick.

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13.6 Resizing areas

Procedure

Follow this procedure to resize an area:

Push the Measure button.1

On the menu, select Advanced. This will display the measurement menu.2

3

Select the toolbar button. This will display a menu listing all currently
active measurement tools.

On the menu, select the area. This will display a submenu.4

On thesubmenu, select Resizeand push the joystick.This will createresiz-

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13.7 Changing object parameters

General

Types of
parameters

Recommended
values

For accurate measurements, you must set the object parameters. This procedure
describes how to change the parameters.

The camera can use these object parameters:

Emissivity, whichdetermines how much of theradiation originates fromthe object

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as opposed to being reflected by it.
Reflected apparent temperature, which is used when compensating for the radi-

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ation from the surroundings reflected by the objectinto thecamera. This property
of the object is called reflectivity.
Object distance, i.e. the distance between the camera and the object of interest.

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Atmospheric temperature, i.e.the temperature of theairbetween the cameraand

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the object of interest.
Relative humidity, i.e. the relativehumidity ofthe air between the camera and the

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object of interest.

If you are unsure about the values, the following are recommended:

Atmospheric temperature +20°C (+69°F)

0.95Emissivity

1.0 m (3.3 ft.)Object distance

+20°C (+69°F)Reflected apparent temperature

50%Relative humidity

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Procedure

NOTE

SEE ALSO

Follow this procedure to change the object parameters globally:

Push the Measure button.1

On the menu, select Parameters.2

Push the joystick.3

Go to the parameter that you want to change, using the joystick.4

Push the joystick.5

Move the joystick up/down to change the value.6

Push the joystick to confirm.7

Push the Measure button to leave the menu.8

Of the five parameters above, emissivity and reflected apparent temperature are

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the two most important to set correctly in the camera.
You can also change object parameters from the Measure menu.

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14 Annotating images

General

SEE

This section describes how to save additional information to an infrared image by
using annotations.

The reason for using annotations is to make reporting and post-processing more
efficient by providing essential information about the image, such as conditions,
photos, sketches, where it was taken, and so on.

Section 14.1 – Adding a digital photo on page 82

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Section 14.2 – Adding a voice annotation on page 83

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Section 14.4 – Adding an image description on page 87

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Section 14.3 – Adding a text annotation on page 84

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Section 14.5 – Adding a sketch on page 88

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14.1 Adding a digital photo

General

Procedure

When you save an infrared image you can also add a digital photo of the object of
interest. This digital photo will automatically be associated with the infrared image,
which will simplify post-processing and reporting in, for example, ThermaCAM™
Reporter.

Follow this procedure to take a digital photo:

To preview an image, push and hold down the Preview/Save button for

1

more than one second. This will display the documentation toolbar.

2

On the documentation toolbar, select the toolbar button and push the
joystick.

Do one of the following:

3

To take the digital photo, push the Preview/Save button.

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General

Procedure

A voice annotation is an audio recording that is saved in an infrared image.
The voice annotation is recorded using a microphone headset connected to the

camera. The recording canbe played back in thecamera, and in image analysisand
reporting software from FLIR Systems.

Follow this procedure to add a voice annotation:

To preview an image, push and hold down the Preview/Save button for

1

more than one second. This will display the documentation toolbar.

2

On the documentation toolbar, select the voice annotation toolbar
button, using the joystick.

Push the joystick. This will display the voice annotation toolbar.3

Record the voice annotation. Make sure the microphone headset is con-

4

nected to the camera.
For information about the toolbar buttons on the voice annotation toolbar,

see section 8.1.4 – Voice annotation toolbar on page 29.

To save the voice annotation and close the voice annotation toolbar, select

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OK and push the joystick.

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14.3 Adding a text annotation

General

Definition of label
and value

A text annotation can be saved in an infrared image. Using this feature, you can an­notate images using a file with predefined text strings.

This feature is a very efficient way of recording information when you are inspecting
a large number of similar objects. The idea behind using text annotations is to avoid
filling out forms or inspection protocols manually.

The concept of text annotation is based on twoimportant definitions –label and value.
The following examples explains the difference between the two definitions.

Value (examples)Label (examples)

Company

Building

Section

Equipment

Recommendation

Company A
Company B
Company C

Workshop 1
Workshop 2
Workshop 3

Room 1
Room 2
Room 3

Tool 1
Tool 1
Tool 3

Recommendation 1
Recommendation 2
Recommendation 3

Differences
between a text
annotation and an
image description

Text annotations and image descriptions differ in several ways:

A text annotation is a proprietary annotation format from FLIR Systems, and the

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information cannot be retrieved by other vendors’ software. An image description
uses a standard tag in the JPG file format and can be retrieved by other software.
The structure of atext annotation relies on information pairs (label and value), while

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an image description does not. An image description file can have virtually any
information structure.

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