The documentation must not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent, in writing, from FLIR Systems.
Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of FLIR Systems and/or its subsidiaries. All other
trademarks, trade names or company names referenced herein are used for
identification only and are the property of their respective owners.
1.5 Quality assurance
The Quality Management System under which these products are developed
and manufactured has been certified in accordance with the ISO 9001
standard.
FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development; therefore
we reserve the right to make changes and improvements on any of the products without prior notice.
1.6 Patents
This product is protected by patents, design patents, patents pending, or design patents pending. Please refer to the FLIR Systems’ patent registry:
https://www.flir.com/patentnotices.
• Youhave acquired a device (“INFRARED CAMERA”) that includes software licensed by FLIR Systems AB from Microsoft Licensing, GP or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as
associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by international intellectual property
laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All rights
reserved.
• IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
(“EULA”), DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY CONTACT FLIR Systems AB FOR INSTRUCTIONS
ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED DEVICE(S) FOR A REFUND. ANY USE
OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON
THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION OFANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).
• GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following
license:
◦ Youmay use the SOFTWARE only on the DEVICE.
◦ NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOLER-
ANT.FLIR Systems AB HAS INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED
HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE IN THE DEVICE, AND MS HAS
RELIED UPON FLIR Systems AB TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENT
TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE
FOR SUCH USE.
◦ NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE is
provided “AS IS” and with all faults. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, AND EFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF NEGLIGENCE) IS WITH YOU. ALSO,
THERE IS NO WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH
YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT.IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES RE-
GARDING THE DEVICE OR THE SOFTWARE, THOSE
WARRANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE FROM, AND ARE NOT
BINDING ON, MS.
◦ No Liability for Certain Damages. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY
LAW,MS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTALDAMAGES ARISING
FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY
EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IN
NO EVENT SHALL MS BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S.$250.00).
◦ Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Dis-
assembly. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassem-
ble the SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that such activity
is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this
limitation.
◦ SOFTWARE TRANSFER ALLOWED BUT WITH RESTRICTIONS.
Youmay permanently transfer rights under this EULA only as part of
a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, and only if the recipient
agrees to this EULA. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade, any transfer
must also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE.
◦ EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is
subject to U.S. export jurisdiction. Youagree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE,
including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as well as
end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.S. and
other governments. For additional information see http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/.
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Safety information
WARNING
Applicability: Class B digital devices.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
Applicability: Digital devices subject to 15.19/RSS-210.
NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Op-
eration is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
WARNING
Applicability: Digital devices subject to 15.21.
NOTICE: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by FLIR Systems
may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
WARNING
Applicability: Digital devices subject to 2.1091/2.1093/OET Bulletin 65.
Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information: The radiated output power of the device is below
the FCC/IC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that
the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
WARNING
This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law (電波法) and the Japanese Telecommunications Business Law (電気通信事業法). This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number will become invalid)
WARNING
Do not disassemble or do a modification to the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices
which, if damage occurs, can cause the battery to become hot, or cause an explosion or an ignition.
WARNING
If there is a leak from the battery and you get the fluid in your eyes, do not rub your 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.
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WARNING
Do not continue to charge the battery if it does not become charged in the specified charging time. If you
continue to charge the battery, it can become hot and cause an explosion or ignition. Injury to persons
can occur.
WARNING
Only use the correct equipment to remove the electrical power from the battery. If you do not use the 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. Injury to persons can occur.
WARNING
Make sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and warning labels on containers before you use a liquid. The liquids can be dangerous. Injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Do not point the infrared camera (with or without the lens cover) at strong energy sources, for example,
devices that cause 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.
CAUTION
Do not use the camera in temperatures more than +50°C (+122°F), unless other information is specified
in the user documentation or technical data. High temperatures can cause damage to the camera.
CAUTION
Do not attach the batteries directly to a car’s cigarette lighter socket, unless FLIR Systems supplies a specific adapter to connect the batteries to a cigarette lighter socket. Damage to the batteries can occur.
CAUTION
Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with a metal
object (such as wire). Damage to the batteries can occur.
CAUTION
Do not get water or salt water on the battery, or permit the battery to become wet. Damage to the batteries
can occur.
CAUTION
Do not make holes in the battery with objects. Damage to the battery can occur.
CAUTION
Do not hit or cause shocks to the battery. Damage to the battery can occur.
CAUTION
Do not put the batteries in or near a fire, or into direct sunlight. When the battery becomes hot, the built-in
safety equipment becomes energized and can stop the battery charging procedure. If the battery becomes hot, damage can occur to the safety equipment and this can cause more heat, damage or ignition
of the battery.
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CAUTION
Do not put the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high-temperature locations. Damage to the battery
and injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Do not solder directly onto the battery. Damage to the battery can occur.
CAUTION
Do not use the battery if, when you use, charge, or put the battery in storage, there is an unusual smell
from the battery, the battery feels hot, changes color, changes shape, or is in an unusual condition. Speak
with your sales office if one or more of these problems occurs. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Only use a specified battery charger when you charge the battery. Damage to the battery can occur if you
do not do this.
CAUTION
Only use a specified battery for the camera. Damage to the camera and the battery can occur if you do
not do this.
CAUTION
The temperature range through which you can charge the battery is ±0°C to +45°C (+32°F to +113°F), except for the Korean market where the approved range is +10°C to + 45°C (+50°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.
CAUTION
The temperature range through which you can remove the electrical power from the battery is -15°C to
+50°C (+5°F to +122°F), unless other information is specified in the user documentation or technical data.
If you operate the battery out of this temperature range, it can decrease the performance or the life cycle
of the battery.
CAUTION
When the battery is worn, apply insulation to the terminals with adhesive tape or equivalent materials before you discard it. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur if you do not do this.
CAUTION
Remove any water or moisture on the battery before you install it. Damage to the battery can occur if you
do not do this.
CAUTION
Do not apply solvents or equivalent liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Be careful when you clean the infrared lens. The lens has an anti-reflective coating which is easily damaged. Damage to the infrared lens can occur.
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CAUTION
Do not use too much force to clean the infrared lens. This can cause damage to the anti-reflective
coating.
Note The encapsulation rating is only applicable when all the openings on the camera
are sealed with their correct covers, hatches, or caps. This includes the compartments for
data storage, batteries, and connectors.
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Notice to user
3.1Calibration
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.
3.2Accuracy
For very accurate results, we recommend that you wait 5 minutes after you have started
the camera before measuring a temperature.
3.3Disposal of electronic waste
Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and substances that may be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment when
waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is not handled correctly.
Equipment marked with the below crossed-out wheeled bin is electrical and electronic
equipment. The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic equipment should not be discarded together with unseparated household waste,
but must be collected separately.
For this purpose all local authorities have established collection schemes under which residents can dispose waste electrical and electronic equipment at a recycling centre or other
collection points, or WEEE will be collected directly from households. More detailed information is available from the technical administration of the relevant local authority.
3.4Training
To read about infrared training, visit:
• http://www.infraredtraining.com
• http://www.irtraining.com
• http://www.irtraining.eu
3.5Documentation updates
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, translations of manuals, and notifications, go to the Download tab at:
http://support.flir.com
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It only takes a few minutes to register online. In the download area you will also find the latest releases of manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our historical and
obsolete products.
3.6Important note about this manual
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.
3.7Note about authoritative versions
The authoritative version of this publication is English. In the event of divergences due to
translation errors, the English text has precedence.
Any late changes are first implemented in English.
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Customer help
4.1General
For customer help, visit:
http://support.flir.com
4.2Submitting a question
To submit a question to the customer help team, you must be a registered user. It only
takes a few minutes to register online. If you only want to search the knowledgebase for
existing questions and answers, you do not need to be a registered user.
When you want to submit a question, make sure that you have the following information to
hand:
• The camera model
• The camera serial number
• The communication protocol, or method, between the camera and your device (for example, SD card reader, HDMI, Ethernet, USB, or FireWire)
• Device type (PC/Mac/iPhone/iPad/Android device, etc.)
• Version of any programs from FLIR Systems
• Full name, publication number, and revision number of the manual
4.3Downloads
On the customer help site you can also download the following, when applicable for the
product:
• Firmware updates for your infrared camera.
• Program updates for your PC/Mac software.
• Freeware and evaluation versions of PC/Mac software.
• User documentation for current, obsolete, and historical products.
• Mechanical drawings (in *.dxf and *.pdf format).
• Cad data models (in *.stp format).
• Application stories.
• Technical datasheets.
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Quick Start Guide
5.1Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Charge the battery. You can do this in three different ways:
• Charge the battery using the FLIR stand-alone battery charger.
• Charge the battery using the FLIR power supply.
• Charge the battery using a USB cable connected to a computer.
Note Charging the camera using a USB cable connected to a computer takes
considerably longer than using the FLIR power supply or the FLIR stand-alone battery charger.
2. Push the On/off button
3. Open the lens cap by pushing the lens cap lever.
4. Aim the camera toward your target of interest.
5. Pull the trigger to save an image.
(Optional steps)
6. Install FLIR Tools on your computer.
7. Start FLIR Tools.
8. Connect the camera to your computer, using the USB cable.
9. Import the images into FLIR Tools.
10. Create a PDF report in FLIR Tools.
to turn on the camera.
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6.1Camera parts
6.1.1 Figure
6.1.2 Explanation
1. Digital camera lens.
2. Infrared lens.
3. Lever to open and close the lens cap.
4. Trigger to save images.
5. Battery.
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6.2Keypad
6.2.1 Figure
6.2.2 Explanation
1. Camera screen.
2. Archive button
Function:
• Push to open the image archive.
3. Navigation pad.
Function:
• Push left/right or up/down to navigate in menus, submenus, and dialog boxes.
• Push the center to confirm.
4. Cancel button
Function:
• Push to cancel a choice.
• Push to go back into the menu system.
5. On/off button
Function:
• Push the
• Push and hold the
mode. The camera then automatically turns off after 48 hours.
• Push and hold the
.
.
button to turn on the camera.
button for less than 5 seconds to put the camera in standby
button for more than 10 seconds to turn off the camera.
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6.3Connectors
6.3.1 Figure
6.3.2 Explanation
The purpose of this USB mini-B connector is the following:
• Charging the battery using the FLIR power supply.
• Charging the battery using a USB cable connected to a computer.
Note Charging the camera using a USB cable connected to a computer takes consid-
erably longer than using the FLIR power supply or the FLIR stand-alone battery charger.
• Moving images from the camera to a computer for further analysis in FLIR Tools.
Note Install FLIR Tools on your computer before you move the images.
6.4Screen elements
6.4.1 Figure
6.4.2 Explanation
1. Main menu toolbar.
2. Submenu toolbar.
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3. Spotmeter.
4. Result table.
5. Status icons.
6. Temperature scale.
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7.1Charging the battery
WARNING
Make sure that you install the socket-outlet near the equipment and that it is easy to get access to.
7.1.1 Charging the battery using the FLIR power supply
Follow this procedure:
1. Connect the power supply to a wall outlet.
2. Connect the power supply cable to the USB connector on the camera.
NOTE
The charging time for a fully depleted battery is 2 hours.
7.1.2 Charging the battery using the FLIR stand-alone battery charger.
Follow this procedure:
1. Connect the stand-alone battery charger to a wall outlet.
2. Remove the battery from the camera.
3. Put the battery into the stand-alone battery charger.
NOTE
• The charging time for a fully depleted battery is 2 hours.
• The battery is being charged when the blue LED is flashing.
• The battery is fully charged when the blue LED is continuous.
7.1.3 Charging the battery using a USB cable
Follow this procedure:
1. Connect the camera to a computer using a USB cable.
NOTE
• To charge the camera, the computer must be turned on.
• Charging the camera using a USB cable connected to a computer takes considerably longer than using the FLIR power supply or the FLIR stand-alone battery charger.
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7.2Turning on and turning off the camera
• Push thebutton to turn on the camera.
• Push and hold the
mode. The camera then automatically turns off after 48 hours.
• Push and hold the
button for less than 5 seconds to put the camera in standby
button for more than 10 seconds to turn off the camera.
7.3Saving an image
7.3.1 General
You can save multiple images to the internal camera memory.
7.3.2 Image capacity
Approximately 500 images can be saved to the internal camera memory.
7.3.3 Naming convention
The naming convention for images is FLIRxxxx.jpg, where xxxx is a unique counter.
7.3.4 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To save an image, pull the trigger.
7.4Recalling an image
7.4.1 General
When you save an image, it is stored in the internal camera memory. To display the image
again, you can recall it from the internal camera memory.
7.4.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the Archive button
2. Push the navigation pad left/right or up/down to select the image you want to view.
3. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays the selected image.
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4. To return to live mode, push the Cancel button
ton
.
repeatedly or push the Archive but-
7.5Deleting an image
7.5.1 General
You can delete one or more images from the internal camera memory.
7.5.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the Archive button
2. Push the navigation pad left/right or up/down to select the image you want to view.
3. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays the selected image.
4. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
5. On the toolbar, select Delete
.
.
7.6Deleting all images
7.6.1 General
You can delete all images from the internal camera memory.
7.6.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
2. On the toolbar, select Settings
3. In the dialog box, select Device settings. This displays a dialog box.
4. In the dialog box, select Reset options. This displays a dialog box.
5. In the dialog box, select Delete all saved images.
. This displays a dialog box.
7.7Measuring a temperature using a spotmeter
7.7.1 General
You can measure a temperature using a spotmeter. This will display the temperature at the
position of the spotmeter on the screen.
7.7.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
2. On the toolbar, select Measurement
3. On the toolbar, select Center spot
The temperature at the position of the spotmeter will now be displayed in the top left
corner of the screen.
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7.8Measuring the hottest temperature within an
area
7.8.1 General
You can measure the hottest temperature within an area. This displays a moving spotmeter that indicates the hottest temperature.
7.8.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
2. On the toolbar, select Measurement
3. On the toolbar, select Hot spot
. This displays a toolbar.
.
7.9Measuring the coldest temperature within
an area
7.9.1 General
You can measure the coldest temperature within an area. This displays a moving spotmeter that indicates the coldest temperature.
7.9.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
2. On the toolbar, select Measurement
3. On the toolbar, select Cold spot
. This displays a toolbar.
.
7.10Hiding measurement tools
7.10.1 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
2. On the toolbar, select Measurement
3. On the toolbar, select No measurements
. This displays a toolbar.
.
7.11Changing the color palette
7.11.1 General
You can change the color palette that the camera uses to display different temperatures. A
different palette can make it easier to analyze an image.
7.11.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
2. On the toolbar, select Color
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3. On the toolbar, select a new color palette.
7.12Working with color alarms
7.12.1 General
By using color alarms (isotherms), anomalies can easily be discovered in an infrared image. The isotherm command applies a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature
above or below the specified temperature level.
7.12.2 Image examples
This table explains the different color alarms (isotherms).
Color alarm
Below alarm
Image
Above alarm
7.12.3 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
2. On the toolbar, select Color
. This displays a toolbar.
3. On the toolbar, select the type of alarm:
• Below alarm
• Above alarm
.
.
4. Push the center of the navigation pad. The threshold temperature is displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
5. To change the threshold temperature, push the navigation pad up/down.
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7.13Changing image mode
7.13.1 General
The camera can operate in five different image modes:
• Thermal MSX (Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging): The camera displays an infrared image where the edges of the objects are enhanced.
• Thermal: The camera displays a fully thermal image.
• Picture-in-picture: The camera displays a digital camera image with a superimposed infrared image frame.
• Thermal blending: The camera displays a blended image that uses a mix of infrared pixels and digital photo pixels. The mixing level can be adjusted.
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• Digital camera: The camera displays a digital camera image.
To display a good fusion image (Thermal MSX, Picture-in-picture, and Thermal blending
modes), the camera must make adjustments to compensate for the small difference in position between the digital camera lens and the infrared lens. To adjust the image accurately, the camera requires the alignment distance (i.e., the distance to the object).
7.13.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
2. On the toolbar, select Image mode
3. On the toolbar, select one of the following:
. This displays a toolbar.
• Thermal MSX
• Thermal
• Picture-in-picture
• Thermal blending
level.
• Digital camera
4. If you have selected the Thermal MSX, Picture-in-picture, or Thermal blending mode,
also set the distance to the object by doing the following:
• On the Image mode toolbar, select Alignment distance
box.
• In the dialog box, select the distance to the object.
.
.
.
. This displays a dialog box where you can select the mixing
.
. This displays a dialog
7.14Changing the temperature scale mode
7.14.1 General
The camera can, depending on the camera model, operate in different temperature scale
modes:
• Auto mode: In this mode, the camera is continuously auto-adjusted for the best image
brightness and contrast.
• Manual mode: This mode allows manual adjustments of the temperature span and the
temperature level.
7.14.2 When to use Manual mode
7.14.2.1 Example 1
Here are two infrared images of a building. In the left image, which is auto-adjusted, the
large temperature span between the clear sky and the heated building makes a correct
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analysis difficult. You can analyze the building in more detail if you change the temperature
scale to values close to the temperature of the building.
AutomaticManual
7.14.2.2 Example 2
Here are two infrared images of an isolator in a power line. To make it easier to analyze
the temperature variations in the isolator, the temperature scale in the right image has
been changed to values close to the temperature of the isolator.
AutomaticManual
7.14.3 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
2. On the toolbar, select Temperature scale
. This displays a toolbar.
3. On the toolbar, select one of the following:
• Auto
• Manual
.
.
4. To change the temperature span and the temperature level in Manual mode, do the
following:
• Push the navigation pad left/right to select (highlight) the maximum and/or minimum
temperature.
• Push the navigation pad up/down to change the value of the highlighted
temperature.
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7.15Changing the camera temperature range
7.15.1 General
The camera is calibrated for different temperature ranges. Available temperature range
options are dependent on the camera model.
For accurate temperature measurements, you must change the Camera temperaturerange setting to suit the expected temperature of the object you are inspecting.
Note For more information, see section 16 About calibration, page 101.
7.15.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Select Camera temperature range and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog
box.
4. Select the appropriate temperature range and push the navigation pad.
(Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.
7.16Setting the emissivity as a surface
property
7.16.1 General
To measure temperatures accurately, the camera must know what kind of surface you are
measuring. You can choose between the following surface properties:
• Matt.
• Semi-matt.
• Semi-glossy.
For more information about emissivity, see section 15 Thermographic measurement tech-niques, page 96.
7.16.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
2. On the toolbar, select Settings
3. In the dialog box, select Measurement parameters. This displays a dialog box.
4. In the dialog box, select Emissivity. This displays a dialog box.
5. In the dialog box, select one of the following:
• Matt.
• Semi-matt.
• Semi-glossy.
. This displays a dialog box.
7.17Setting the emissivity as a custom material
7.17.1 General
Instead of specifying a surface property as matt, semi-matt or semi-glossy, you can specify
a custom material from a list of materials.
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For more information about emissivity, see section 15 Thermographic measurement techniques, page 96.
7.17.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
2. On the toolbar, select Settings
3. In the dialog box, select Measurement parameters. This displays a dialog box.
4. In the dialog box, select Emissivity. This displays a dialog box.
5. In the dialog box, select Custom material. This displays a list of materials with known
emissivities.
6. In the list, select the material.
. This displays a dialog box.
7.18Changing the emissivity as a custom value
7.18.1 General
For very precise measurements, you may need to set the emissivity, instead of selecting a
surface property or a custom material. You also need to understand how emissivity and reflectivity affect measurements, rather than just simply selecting a surface property.
Emissivity is a property that indicates how much radiation originates from an object as opposed to being reflected by it. A lower value indicates that a larger proportion is being reflected, while a high value indicates that a lower proportion is being reflected.
Polished stainless steel, for example, has an emissivity of 0.14, while a structured PVC
floor typically has an emissivity of 0.93.
For more information about emissivity, see section 15 Thermographic measurement tech-niques, page 96.
7.18.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
2. On the toolbar, select Settings
3. In the dialog box, select Measurement parameters. This displays a dialog box.
4. In the dialog box, select Emissivity. This displays a dialog box.
5. In the dialog box, select Custom value. This displays a dialog box where you can set a
custom value.
. This displays a dialog box.
7.19Changing the reflected apparent
temperature
7.19.1 General
This parameter is used to compensate for the radiation reflected by the object. If the emissivity is low and the object temperature significantly different from that of the reflected temperature, it will be important to set and compensate for the reflected apparent temperature
correctly.
For more information about reflected apparent temperature, see section 15 Thermo-graphic measurement techniques, page 96.
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7.19.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
2. On the toolbar, select Settings
3. In the dialog box, select Measurement parameters. This displays a dialog box.
4. In the dialog box, select Reflected apparent temperature. This displays a dialog box
where you can set a value.
. This displays a dialog box.
7.20Changing the distance between the object
and the camera
7.20.1 General
To measure temperatures accurately, the camera requires the distance between the camera and the object.
7.20.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
2. On the toolbar, select Settings
3. In the dialog box, select Measurement parameters. This displays a dialog box.
4. In the dialog box, select Distance. This displays a dialog box where you can select a
distance.
. This displays a dialog box.
7.21Performing a non-uniformity correction
(NUC)
7.21.1 What is a non-uniformity correction?
A non-uniformity correction is an image correction carried out by the camera software to
compensate for different sensitivities of detector elements and other optical and geometrical disturbances
7.21.2 When to perform a non-uniformity correction?
The non-uniformity correction process should be carried out whenever the output image
becomes spatially noisy. The output can become spatially noisy when the ambient temperature changes (such as from day to night operation, and vice versa).
7.21.3 Procedure
1
.
To perform a non-uniformity correction, push and hold the Image archive button
more than 2 seconds.
1. Definition from the impending international adoption of DIN 54190-3 (Non-destructive testing – Thermographic
testing – Part 3: Terms and definitions).
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7.22Configuring Wi-Fi
Depending on your camera configuration, you can connect the camera to a wireless local
area network (WLAN) using Wi-Fi, or let the camera provide Wi-Fi access to another
device.
You can connect the camera in two different ways:
• Most common use: Setting up a peer-to-peer connection (also called an ad hoc or P2P
connection). This method is primarily used with other devices, e.g., an iPhone or iPad.
• Less common use: Connecting the camera to a WLAN.
7.22.1 Setting up a peer-to-peer connection (most common use)
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
2. On the toolbar, select Settings
3. Select Device settings and push the center of the navigation pad.
4. Select Wi-Fi and push the center of the navigation pad.
5. Select Share and push the center of the navigation pad.
6. (Optional step.) To display and change the parameters, select Settings and push the
center of the navigation pad.
• To change the channel (the channel that the camera is broadcasting on), select
Channel and push the center of the navigation pad.
• To activate WEP (encryption algorithm), select WEP and push the center of the nav-
igation pad. This will check the WEP check box.
• To change the WEP password, select Password and push the center of the naviga-
tion pad.
Note These parameters are set for your camera’s network. They will be used by the
external device to connect that device to the network.
. This displays a dialog box.
7.22.2 Connecting the camera to a wireless local area network (less common
use)
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
2. On the toolbar, select Settings
3. Select Device settings and push the center of the navigation pad.
4. Select Wi-Fi and push the center of the navigation pad.
5. Select Connect to network and push the center of the navigation pad.
6. To display a list of the available networks, select Networks and push the center of the
navigation pad.
7. Select one of the available networks.
Password-protected networks are indicated with a padlock icon, and for these you will
need to enter a password.
Note Some networks do not broadcast their existence. To connect to such a network,
select Add network... and set all parameters manually according to that network.
. This displays a dialog box.
7.23Changing the settings
7.23.1 General
You can change a variety of settings for the camera.
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The Settings menu includes the following:
• Measurement parameters.
• Camera temperature range.
• Save options.
• Device settings.
7.23.1.1 Measurement parameters
• Emissivity.
• Reflected temperature.
• Distance.
7.23.1.2 Camera temperature range
For accurate temperature measurements, you must change the Camera temperature
range setting to suit the expected temperature of the object you are inspecting.
Available temperature range options are dependent on the camera model. The unit (℃ or
℉) depends on the temperature unit setting, see section 7.23.1.4 Device settings, page
26.
7.23.1.3 Save options
• Photo as separate JPEG: When this menu command is selected, the digital photo from
the visual camera is saved at its full field of view as a separate JPEG image.
7.23.1.4 Device settings
• Language, time & units:
◦ Language.
◦ Temperature unit.
◦ Distance unit.
◦ Date & time.
◦ Date & time format.
• Wi-Fi
◦ Off
◦ Share
◦ Connect to network
– Networks
• Reset options:
◦ Reset default camera mode.
◦ Reset device settings to factory default.
◦ Delete all saved images.
• Auto power off.
• Display intensity.
• Demonstration mode: This menu command provides a camera mode that displays vari-
ous images without any user interventions. The camera mode is intended for demonstration purposes or when displaying the camera in a store.
◦ Off.
◦ Electrical applications.
◦ Building applications.
• Camera information: This menu command displays various items of information about
the camera, such as the model, serial number, and software version.
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7.23.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.
2. On the toolbar, select Settings
3. In the dialog box, select the setting that you want to change and use the navigation
pad to display additional dialog boxes.
. This displays a dialog box.
7.24Updating the camera
7.24.1 General
To take advantage of our latest camera firmware, it is important that you keep your camera
updated. You update your camera using FLIR Tools.
7.24.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Start FLIR Tools.
2. Start the camera.
3. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable.
4. On the Help menu in FLIR Tools, click Check for updates.
Please visit http://support.flir.com and click the photo of the camera series for field-of-view
tables for all lens–camera combinations.
8.2Note about technical data
FLIR Systems reserves the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice.
Please check http://support.flir.com for latest changes.
8.3Note about authoritative versions
The authoritative version of this publication is English. In the event of divergences due to
translation errors, the English text has precedence.
Any late changes are first implemented in English.
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8.4FLIR E5xt
P/N: 63905-0601
Rev.: 55567
General description
The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared
world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a
thermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make the
cameras incomparably easy to use.
The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The
wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.
Benefits:
• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive interface
for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.
• Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory belt
pouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m drop test,
and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.
• Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared cameras
on the market.
• INST-EW-0110; Extended Warranty 1 Year for AX8, E4, E5
• INST-EWGM-0110; Premium Service Package for E4, E5
• INST-GM-0115; General Maintenance Package for E4, E5, ix, Kx
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8.5FLIR E5xt (incl. Wi-Fi)
P/N: 63909-1004
Rev.: 55567
General description
The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared
world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a
thermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make the
cameras incomparably easy to use.
The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The
wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.
Benefits:
• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive interface
for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.
• Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory belt
pouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m drop test,
and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.
• Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared cameras
on the market.
• INST-EW-0110; Extended Warranty 1 Year for AX8, E4, E5
• INST-EWGM-0110; Premium Service Package for E4, E5
• INST-GM-0115; General Maintenance Package for E4, E5, ix, Kx
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8.6FLIR E6xt
P/N: 63902-0302
Rev.: 55567
General description
The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared
world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a
thermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make the
cameras incomparably easy to use.
The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The
wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.
Benefits:
• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive interface
for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.
• Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory belt
pouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m drop test,
and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.
• Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared cameras
on the market.
• INST-EW-0125; Extended Warranty 1 Year for A5, A15, E6, E8
• INST-EWGM-0120; Premium Service Package for A5, A15, E6, E8
• INST-GM-0120; General Maintenance Package for A5, A15, E6, E8
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8.7FLIR E6xt (incl. Wi-Fi)
P/N: 63907-0804
Rev.: 55567
General description
The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared
world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a
thermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make the
cameras incomparably easy to use.
The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The
wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.
Benefits:
• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive interface
for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.
• Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory belt
pouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m drop test,
and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.
• Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared cameras
on the market.
• INST-EW-0125; Extended Warranty 1 Year for A5, A15, E6, E8
• INST-EWGM-0120; Premium Service Package for A5, A15, E6, E8
• INST-GM-0120; General Maintenance Package for A5, A15, E6, E8
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8.8FLIR E8xt
P/N: 63903-0403
Rev.: 55567
General description
The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared
world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a
thermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make the
cameras incomparably easy to use.
The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The
wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.
Benefits:
• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive interface
for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.
• Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory belt
pouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m drop test,
and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.
• Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared cameras
on the market.
• INST-EW-0125; Extended Warranty 1 Year for A5, A15, E6, E8
• INST-EWGM-0120; Premium Service Package for A5, A15, E6, E8
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• INST-GM-0120; General Maintenance Package for A5, A15, E6, E8
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8.9FLIR E8xt (incl. Wi-Fi)
P/N: 63908-0905
Rev.: 55567
General description
The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared
world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a
thermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make the
cameras incomparably easy to use.
The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The
wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.
Benefits:
• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive interface
for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.
• Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory belt
pouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m drop test,
and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.
• Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared cameras
on the market.
• INST-EW-0125; Extended Warranty 1 Year for A5, A15, E6, E8
• INST-EWGM-0120; Premium Service Package for A5, A15, E6, E8
• INST-GM-0120; General Maintenance Package for A5, A15, E6, E8
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8.10FLIR E4
P/N: 63901-0101
Rev.: 55083
General description
The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared
world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a
thermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make the
cameras incomparably easy to use.
The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The
wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.
Benefits:
• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive interface
for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.
•Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory belt
pouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m drop test,
and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.
•Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared cameras
on the market.
• INST-EW-0110; Extended Warranty 1 Year for AX8, E4, E5
• INST-EWGM-0110; Premium Service Package for E4, E5
• INST-GM-0115; General Maintenance Package for E4, E5, ix, Kx
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8.11FLIR E4 (incl. Wi-Fi)
P/N: 63906-0604
Rev.: 55084
General description
The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared
world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a
thermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make the
cameras incomparably easy to use.
The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The
wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.
Benefits:
• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive interface
for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.
•Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory belt
pouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m drop test,
and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.
•Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared cameras
on the market.
• INST-EW-0110; Extended Warranty 1 Year for AX8, E4, E5
• INST-EWGM-0110; Premium Service Package for E4, E5
• INST-GM-0115; General Maintenance Package for E4, E5, ix, Kx
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8.12FLIR E5
P/N: 63905-0501
Rev.: 55082
General description
The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared
world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a
thermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make the
cameras incomparably easy to use.
The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The
wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.
Benefits:
• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive interface
for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.
•Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory belt
pouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m drop test,
and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.
•Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared cameras
on the market.
• INST-EW-0110; Extended Warranty 1 Year for AX8, E4, E5
• INST-EWGM-0110; Premium Service Package for E4, E5
• INST-GM-0115; General Maintenance Package for E4, E5, ix, Kx
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8.13FLIR E5 (incl. Wi-Fi)
P/N: 63909-0904
Rev.: 55081
General description
The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared
world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a
thermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make the
cameras incomparably easy to use.
The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The
wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.
Benefits:
• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive interface
for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.
•Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory belt
pouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m drop test,
and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.
•Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared cameras
on the market.
• INST-EW-0110; Extended Warranty 1 Year for AX8, E4, E5
• INST-EWGM-0110; Premium Service Package for E4, E5
• INST-GM-0115; General Maintenance Package for E4, E5, ix, Kx
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8.14FLIR E6
P/N: 63902-0202
Rev.: 55085
General description
The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared
world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a
thermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make the
cameras incomparably easy to use.
The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The
wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.
Benefits:
• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive interface
for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.
•Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory belt
pouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m drop test,
and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.
•Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared cameras
on the market.
• INST-EW-0125; Extended Warranty 1 Year for A5, A15, E6, E8
• INST-EWGM-0120; Premium Service Package for A5, A15, E6, E8
• INST-GM-0120; General Maintenance Package for A5, A15, E6, E8
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8.15FLIR E6 (incl. Wi-Fi)
P/N: 63907-0704
Rev.: 55086
General description
The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared
world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a
thermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make the
cameras incomparably easy to use.
The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The
wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.
Benefits:
• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive interface
for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.
•Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory belt
pouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m drop test,
and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.
•Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared cameras
on the market.
• INST-EW-0125; Extended Warranty 1 Year for A5, A15, E6, E8
• INST-EWGM-0120; Premium Service Package for A5, A15, E6, E8
• INST-GM-0120; General Maintenance Package for A5, A15, E6, E8
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8.16FLIR E8
P/N: 63903-0303
Rev.: 55087
General description
The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared
world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a
thermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make the
cameras incomparably easy to use.
The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The
wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.
Benefits:
• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive interface
for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.
•Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory belt
pouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m drop test,
and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.
•Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared cameras
on the market.
• INST-EW-0125; Extended Warranty 1 Year for A5, A15, E6, E8
• INST-EWGM-0120; Premium Service Package for A5, A15, E6, E8
• INST-GM-0120; General Maintenance Package for A5, A15, E6, E8
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8.17FLIR E8 (incl. Wi-Fi)
P/N: 63908-0805
Rev.: 55088
General description
The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared
world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a
thermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make the
cameras incomparably easy to use.
The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The
wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.
Benefits:
• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive interface
for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.
•Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory belt
pouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m drop test,
and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.
•Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared cameras
on the market.
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Cleaning the camera
11.1Camera housing, cables, and other items
11.1.1 Liquids
Use one of these liquids:
• Warm water
• A weak detergent solution
11.1.2 Equipment
A soft cloth
11.1.3 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Soak the cloth in the liquid.
2. Twist the cloth to remove excess liquid.
3. Clean the part with the cloth.
CAUTION
Do not apply solvents or similar liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items. This can cause damage.
11.2Infrared lens
11.2.1 Liquids
Use one of these liquids:
• A commercial lens cleaning liquid with more than 30% isopropyl alcohol.
• 96% ethyl alcohol (C
11.2.2 Equipment
Cotton wool
CAUTION
If you use a lens cleaning cloth it must be dry. Do not use a lens cleaning cloth with the liquids that are given in section 11.2.1 above. These liquids can cause material on the lens cleaning cloth to become loose.
This material can have an unwanted effect on the surface of the lens.
11.2.3 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Soak the cotton wool in the liquid.
2. Twist the cotton wool to remove excess liquid.
3. Clean the lens one time only and discard the cotton wool.
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WARNING
Make sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and warning labels on containers before you use a liquid: the liquids can be dangerous.
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Cleaning the camera
CAUTION
• Be careful when you clean the infrared lens. 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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Application examples
12.1Moisture & water damage
12.1.1 General
It is often possible to detect moisture and water damage in a house by using an infrared
camera. This is partly because the damaged area has a different heat conduction property
and partly because it has a different thermal capacity to store heat than the surrounding
material.
Many factors can come into play as to how moisture or water damage will appear in an infrared image.
For example, heating and cooling of these parts takes place at different rates depending
on the material and the time of day. For this reason, it is important that other methods are
used as well to check for moisture or water damage.
12.1.2 Figure
The image below shows extensive water damage on an external wall where the water has
penetrated the outer facing because of an incorrectly installed window ledge.
12.2Faulty contact in socket
12.2.1 General
Depending on the type of connection a socket has, an improperly connected wire can result in local temperature increase. This temperature increase is caused by the reduced
contact area between the connection point of the incoming wire and the socket , and can
result in an electrical fire.
A socket’s construction may differ dramatically from one manufacturer to another. For this
reason, different faults in a socket can lead to the same typical appearance in an infrared
image.
Local temperature increase can also result from improper contact between wire and socket, or from difference in load.
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12.2.2 Figure
The image below shows a connection of a cable to a socket where improper contact in the
connection has resulted in local temperature increase.
12.3Oxidized socket
12.3.1 General
Depending on the type of socket and the environment in which the socket is installed, oxides may occur on the socket's contact surfaces. These oxides can lead to locally increased resistance when the socket is loaded, which can be seen in an infrared image as
local temperature increase.
A socket’s construction may differ dramatically from one manufacturer to another. For this
reason, different faults in a socket can lead to the same typical appearance in an infrared
image.
Local temperature increase can also result from improper contact between a wire and
socket, or from difference in load.
12.3.2 Figure
The image below shows a series of fuses where one fuse has a raised temperature on the
contact surfaces against the fuse holder. Because of the fuse holder’s blank metal, the
temperature increase is not visible there, while it is visible on the fuse’s ceramic material.
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12.4Insulation deficiencies
12.4.1 General
Insulation deficiencies may result from insulation losing volume over the course of time
and thereby not entirely filling the cavity in a frame wall.
An infrared camera allows you to see these insulation deficiencies because they either
have a different heat conduction property than sections with correctly installed insulation,
and/or show the area where air is penetrating the frame of the building.
When you are inspecting a building, the temperature difference between the inside and
outside should be at least 10°C (18°F). Studs, water pipes, concrete columns, and similar
components may resemble an insulation deficiency in an infrared image. Minor differences
may also occur naturally.
12.4.2 Figure
In the image below, insulation in the roof framing is lacking. Due to the absence of insulation, air has forced its way into the roof structure, which thus takes on a different characteristic appearance in the infrared image.
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12.5Draft
12.5.1 General
Draft can be found under baseboards, around door and window casings, and above ceiling trim. This type of draft is often possible to see with an infrared camera, as a cooler airstream cools down the surrounding surface.
When you are investigating draft in a house, there should be sub-atmospheric pressure in
the house. Close all doors, windows, and ventilation ducts, and allow the kitchen fan to run
for a while before you take the infrared images.
An infrared image of draft often shows a typical stream pattern. You can see this stream
pattern clearly in the picture below.
Also keep in mind that drafts can be concealed by heat from floor heating circuits.
12.5.2 Figure
The image below shows a ceiling hatch where faulty installation has resulted in a strong
draft.
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About FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems was established in 1978 to pioneer the development of high-performance
infrared imaging systems, and is the world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of thermal imaging systems for a wide variety of commercial, industrial, and government applications. Today, FLIR Systems embraces five major companies with outstanding
achievements in infrared technology since 1958—the Swedish AGEMA Infrared Systems
(formerly AGA Infrared Systems), the three United States companies Indigo Systems, FSI,
and Inframetrics, and the French company Cedip.
Since 2007, FLIR Systems has acquired several companies with world-leading expertise
in sensor technologies:
• Extech Instruments (2007)
• Ifara Tecnologías (2008)
• Salvador Imaging (2009)
• OmniTech Partners (2009)
• Directed Perception (2009)
• Raymarine (2010)
• ICx Technologies (2010)
• TackTick Marine Digital Instruments (2011)
• Aerius Photonics (2011)
• Lorex Technology (2012)
• Traficon (2012)
• MARSS (2013)
• DigitalOptics micro-optics business (2013)
• DVTEL (2015)
• Point Grey Research (2016)
• Prox Dynamics (2016)
Figure 13.1 Patent documents from the early 1960s
FLIR Systems has three manufacturing plants in the United States (Portland, OR, Boston,
MA, Santa Barbara, CA) and one in Sweden (Stockholm). Since 2007 there is also a
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manufacturing plant in Tallinn, Estonia. Direct sales offices in Belgium, Brazil, China,
France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and the USA—
together with a worldwide network of agents and distributors—support our international
customer base.
FLIR Systems is at the forefront of innovation in the infrared camera industry. We anticipate market demand by constantly improving our existing cameras and developing new
ones. The company has set milestones in product design and development such as the introduction of the first battery-operated portable camera for industrial inspections, and the
first uncooled infrared camera, to mention just two innovations.
Figure 13.2 1969: Thermovision Model 661. The
camera weighed approximately 25 kg (55 lb.), the
oscilloscope 20 kg (44 lb.), and the tripod 15 kg
(33 lb.). The operator also needed a 220 VAC generator set, and a 10 L (2.6 US gallon) jar with liquid
nitrogen. To the left of the oscilloscope the Polaroid
attachment (6 kg (13 lb.)) can be seen.
Figure 13.3 2015: FLIR One, an accessory to
iPhone and Android mobile phones. Weight: 90 g
(3.2 oz.).
FLIR Systems manufactures all vital mechanical and electronic components of the camera
systems itself. From detector design and manufacturing, to lenses and system electronics,
to final testing and calibration, all production steps are carried out and supervised by our
own engineers. The in-depth expertise of these infrared specialists ensures the accuracy
and reliability of all vital components that are assembled into your infrared camera.
13.1More than just an infrared camera
At FLIR Systems we recognize that our job is to go beyond just producing the best infrared
camera systems. We are committed to enabling all users of our infrared camera systems
to work more productively by providing them with the most powerful camera–software
combination. Especially tailored software for predictive maintenance, R & D, and process
monitoring is developed in-house. Most software is available in a wide variety of
languages.
We support all our infrared cameras with a wide variety of accessories to adapt your equipment to the most demanding infrared applications.
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