Flir ETS320 Instruction Manual

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Table of contents

1 Disclaimers ........................... ................................. ............................1

1.1 Legal disclaimer ......................................................................... 1

1.2 Usage statistics ..........................................................................1

1.3 Changes to registry ..................................................................... 1

1.4 U.S. Government Regulations........................................................1

1.5 Copyright ..................................................................................1

1.6 Quality assurance .......................................................................1

1.7 Patents..................................................................................... 1

1.8 EULA Terms ..............................................................................1

1.9 EULA Terms ..............................................................................2

2 Safety information ......................... ................................. .....................3

3 Notice to user ............................ ............................... .. ........................5

3.1 User-to-user forums .................................................................... 5

3.2 Calibration.................................................................................5

3.3 Accuracy ..................................................................................5

3.4 Disposal of electronic waste..........................................................5

3.5 Training .................................................................................... 5

3.6 Documentation updates ...............................................................5

3.7 Important note about this manual....................................................6

3.8 Note about authoritative versions.................................................... 6

4 Customer help ........................... ............................... .. ........................7

4.1 General .................................................................................... 7

4.2 Submitting a question .................................................................. 7

4.3 Downloads ................................................................................8

5 Introduction................... .. ............................... ................................. ...9

5.1 General description ..................................................................... 9

5.2 Benefits ....................................................................................9

5.3 Key features ..............................................................................9

6 Quick start guide................... .. .. .. ........................... .. .. ....................... 10

6.1 Procedure ............................................................................... 10

7 Description..................... ............................... .. ............................... .. 11

7.1 View from the front .................................................................... 11

7.1.1 Figure.......................................................................... 11

7.1.2 Explanation................................................................... 11

7.2 View from the rear..................................................................... 12

7.2.1 Figure.......................................................................... 12

7.2.2 Explanation................................................................... 12

7.3 USB connector......................................................................... 13

7.4 Screen elements ...................................................................... 13

7.4.1 Figure.......................................................................... 13

7.4.2 Explanation................................................................... 13

8 Handling the camera unit.. ............................... .. ............................... .. 14

8.1 Charging the battery.................................................................. 14

8.1.1 Charging the battery using the FLIR power supply ................. 14

8.1.2 Charging the battery using a USB cable connected to a

8.2 Turning on and turning off the camera............................................ 14

8.3 Adjusting the position of the camera unit ........................................ 15

8.3.1 Figure.......................................................................... 15

8.3.2 Explanation................................................................... 15

computer...................................................................... 14

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8.3.3 Procedure .................................................................... 15

8.4 Removing the stand mount from the camera unit.............................. 15

8.4.1 Procedure .................................................................... 16

9 Operation ........................... ............................... .. ............................. 18

9.1 Saving an image ....................................................................... 18

9.1.1 General........................................................................ 18

9.1.2 Image capacity .............................................................. 18

9.1.3 Naming convention......................................................... 18

9.1.4 Procedure .................................................................... 18

9.2 Recalling an image.................................................................... 18

9.2.1 General........................................................................ 18

9.2.2 Procedure .................................................................... 18

9.3 Deleting an image..................................................................... 18

9.3.1 General........................................................................ 18

9.3.2 Procedure .................................................................... 18

9.4 Deleting all images.................................................................... 19

9.4.1 General........................................................................ 19

9.4.2 Procedure .................................................................... 19

9.5 Measuring a temperature using a spotmeter ................................... 19

9.5.1 General........................................................................ 19

9.5.2 Procedure .................................................................... 19

9.6 Measuring the hottest temperature within an area ............................ 19

9.6.1 General........................................................................ 19

9.6.2 Procedure .................................................................... 19

9.7 Measuring the coldest temperature within an area............................ 20

9.7.1 General........................................................................ 20

9.7.2 Procedure .................................................................... 20

9.8 Hiding measurement tools .......................................................... 20

9.8.1 Procedure .................................................................... 20

9.9 Changing the color palette .......................................................... 20

9.9.1 General........................................................................ 20

9.9.2 Procedure .................................................................... 20

9.10 Working with color alarms........................................................... 20

9.10.1 General........................................................................ 20

9.10.2 Image examples ............................................................ 20

9.10.3 Procedure .................................................................... 21

9.11 Changing the temperature scale mode .......................................... 21

9.11.1 General........................................................................ 21

9.11.2 When to use Manual mode............................................... 22

9.11.3 Procedure .................................................................... 22

9.12 Setting the emissivity as a surface property .................................... 22

9.12.1 General........................................................................ 22

9.12.2 Procedure .................................................................... 23

9.13 Setting the emissivity as a custom material..................................... 23

9.13.1 General........................................................................ 23

9.13.2 Procedure .................................................................... 23

9.14 Changing the emissivity as a custom value..................................... 23

9.14.1 General........................................................................ 23

9.14.2 Procedure .................................................................... 23

9.15 Changing the reflected apparent temperature ................................. 24

9.15.1 General........................................................................ 24

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9.15.2 Procedure .................................................................... 24

9.16 Performing a non-uniformity correction (NUC) ................................. 24

9.16.1 General........................................................................ 24

9.16.2 Procedure .................................................................... 24

9.17 Changing the settings ................................................................ 25

9.17.1 General........................................................................ 25

9.17.2 Procedure .................................................................... 25

9.18 Updating the camera ................................................................. 25

9.18.1 General........................................................................ 25

9.18.2 Procedure .................................................................... 26

10 Technical data ........................ .. .. ............................. .. .. ...................... 27

10.1 Online field-of-view calculator ...................................................... 27

10.2 Note about technical data ........................................................... 27

10.3 Note about authoritative versions.................................................. 27

10.4 FLIR ETS320 ........................................................................... 28

11 Mechanical drawings ............................... .. .. ............................. .. .. ..... 31

12 Cleaning the camera......................... .. ............................... ................ 36

12.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items....................................... 36

12.1.1 Liquids......................................................................... 36

12.1.2 Equipment.................................................................... 36

12.1.3 Procedure .................................................................... 36

12.2 Infrared lens ............................................................................ 36

12.2.1 Liquids......................................................................... 36

12.2.2 Equipment.................................................................... 36

12.2.3 Procedure .................................................................... 36

13 About FLIR Systems ....................... ............................... .................... 38

13.1 More than just an infrared camera ................................................ 39

13.2 Sharing our knowledge .............................................................. 40

13.3 Supporting our customers........................................................... 40

14 Terms, laws, and definitions.......................... ................................. ..... 41

15 Thermographic measurement techniques ............. .. ............................. 43

15.1 Introduction ............................................................................ 43

15.2 Emissivity................................................................................ 43

15.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample...................................... 43

15.3 Reflected apparent temperature ................................................... 47

15.4 Distance ................................................................................. 47

15.5 Relative humidity ...................................................................... 47

15.6 Other parameters...................................................................... 47

16 The secret to a good thermal image .... .. ............................... ................ 48

16.1 Introduction ............................................................................. 48

16.2 Background............................................................................. 48

16.3 A good image .......................................................................... 48

16.4 The three unchangeables—the basis for a good image ..................... 49

16.4.1 Focus .......................................................................... 49

16.4.2 Temperature range ......................................................... 50

16.4.3 Image detail and distance from the object ............................ 51

16.5 The changeables—image optimization and temperature

measurement........................................................................... 52

16.5.1 Level and span .............................................................. 52

16.5.2 Palettes and isotherms .................................................... 52

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16.5.3 Object parameters.......................................................... 53

16.6 Taking images—practical tips ...................................................... 53

16.7 Conclusion .............................................................................. 54

17 About calibration................... .. ............................... ........................... 55

17.1 Introduction ............................................................................. 55

17.2 Definition—what is calibration? .................................................... 55

17.3 Camera calibration at FLIR Systems ............................................. 55

17.4 The differences between a calibration performed by a user and

that performed directly at FLIR Systems......................................... 56

17.5 Calibration, verification and adjustment.......................................... 56

17.6 Non-uniformity correction............................................................ 57

17.7 Thermal image adjustment (thermal tuning) .................................... 57

18 History of infrared technology...... .. .. ............................... .................... 58

19 Theory of thermography.. .. ............................... ................................. . 61

19.1 Introduction ............................................................................. 61

19.2 The electromagnetic spectrum..................................................... 61

19.3 Blackbody radiation................................................................... 62

19.3.1 Planck’s law .................................................................. 63

19.3.2 Wien’s displacement law.................................................. 64

19.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law ................................................... 65

19.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters................................................... 66

19.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials............................................... 68

20 The measurement formula.................. ............................... .. ............... 69

21 Emissivity tables .. ................................. ............................... ............. 73

21.1 References.............................................................................. 73

21.2 Tables .................................................................................... 73

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Disclaimers

1.1 Legal disclaimer

All products manufactured by FLIR Systems are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the delivery date of the original purchase, provided such products have been under normal storage, use and serv ice, and in accordance with FLIR Systems instruction.

Uncooled handheld infrared cameras manufacturedby FLIR Systems are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the delivery date of the original purchase, provided such products have been under normal storage, use and service, and in accordance with FLIR Systems instruction, and provided that the camera has been registered within 60 days of original purchase.

Detectors for uncooled handheld infrared cameras manufactured by FLIR Systems are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years from the delivery date of the original purchase, provided such products have been under normal storage, use and service, and in accordance with FLIR Systems instruction, and provided that the camera has been registered within 60 days of original purchase.

Products which are not manufactured by FLIR Systems but includedin systems delivered by FLIR Systems to the original purchaser, carry the warranty, if any, of the particular supplier only. FLIR Systems has no responsibility whatsoever for such products.

The warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. It is not applicable to anyproduct which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident or abnormal conditions of operation. Expendable parts areexcluded from the warranty.

In the case of a defect in a product covered by this warranty the product must not be further used in order to prevent additional damage. The purchaser shall promptly report any defect to FLIR Systems or this warranty will not apply.

FLIR Systems will, at its option, repair or replace any such defective product free of charge if, upon inspection, it proves to be defective in material or workmanship and provided that it is returned to FLIR Systems within the said oneyear period.

FLIR Systems has no other obligation or liability for defects than those set forth above.

No other warranty is expressed or implied. FLIR Systems specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particularpurpose.

FLIR Systems shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage, whether based on contract, tort or any other legal theory.

This warranty shall be governed by Swedish law. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this war-

ranty, shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the Rules of the Arbitration Institute of the StockholmChamber of Commerce. The place of arbitration shall be Stockholm. Thelanguage to be used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English.

1.2 Usage statistics

FLIR Systems reserves the right to gather anonymous usage statistics to help maintain and improve the quality of our software and services.

1.3 Changes to registry

The registry entry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet \Control\Lsa\LmCompatibilityLevel will be automatically changed to level 2 if the FLIR Camera Monitor servicedetects a FLIR camera connected to the computer with a USB cable. The modification will onlybe executed if the camera device implements a remote network service that supports network logons.

1.4 U.S. Government Regulations

This product may be subject to U.S. Export Regulations. Please send any inquiries to exportquestions@flir.com.

1.5 Copyright

© 2016, FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of the software including source code may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any language or computer language in anyform or by any means, electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems.

The documentation must not, in whole or part, becopied, 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 onthe 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.

1.6 Quality assurance

The Quality Management System under which these products aredeveloped and manufactured has been certified in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard.

FLIR Systems is committed toa policy of continuous development; therefore we reserve the right to make changes and improvements on any of the products without prior notice.

1.7 Patents

000439161; 000653423; 000726344; 000859020; 001707738; 001707746; 001707787; 001776519; 001954074; 002021543; 002021543-0002; 002058180; 002249953; 002531178; 002816785; 002816793; 011200326; 014347553; 057692; 061609; 07002405; 100414275; 101796816; 101796817; 101796818; 102334141; 1062100; 11063060001; 11517895; 1226865; 12300216; 12300224; 1285345; 1299699; 1325808; 1336775; 1391114; 1402918; 1404291; 1411581; 1415075; 1421497; 1458284; 1678485; 1732314; 17399650; 1880950; 1886650; 2007301511414; 2007303395047; 2008301285812; 2009301900619; 20100060357; 2010301761271; 2010301761303; 2010301761572; 2010305959313; 2011304423549; 2012304717443; 2012306207318; 2013302676195; 2015202354035; 2015304259171; 204465713; 204967995; 2106017; 2107799; 2115696; 2172004; 2315433; 2381417; 2794760001; 3006596; 3006597; 303330211; 4358936; 483782; 484155; 4889913; 4937897; 4995790001; 5177595; 540838; 579475; 584755; 599392; 60122153; 6020040116815; 602006006500.0; 6020080347796; 6020110003453; 615113; 615116; 664580; 664581; 665004; 665440; 67023029; 6707044; 677298; 68657; 69036179; 70022216; 70028915; 70028923; 70057990; 7034300; 710424; 7110035; 7154093; 7157705; 718801; 723605; 7237946; 7312822; 7332716; 7336823; 734803; 7544944; 7606484; 7634157; 7667198; 7809258; 7826736; 8018649; 8153971; 8212210; 8289372; 8340414; 8354639; 8384783; 8520970; 8565547; 8595689; 8599262; 8654239; 8680468; 8803093; 8823803; 8853631; 8933403; 9171361; 9191583; 9279728; 9280812; 9338352; 9423940; 9471970; 9595087; D549758.

1.8 EULA Terms

• 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 grantsyou 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 WARRANTYAGAINST 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 FIFTYDOLLARS (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 tothe 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 priorversions of the SOFTWARE.

◦ EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is

subject to U.S. export jurisdiction. You agree 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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Disclaimers1

1.9 EULA Terms

Qt4 Core and Qt4 GUI,Copyright ©2013 Nokia Corporation and FLIR Systems AB. This Qt library is a free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version2.1 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. This library is distributed in the hope that it will be

useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITYor FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU Lesser General Public License, http://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl-2.1.html. The source code for thelibraries Qt4 Core and Qt4 GUI may be requested from FLIR Systems AB.

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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

Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.

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

Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.

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.

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Safety information

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 camera unit directly to a car’s cigarette lighter socket, unless FLIR Systems supplies a specific adapter to connect the camera unit to a cigarette lighter socket. Damage to the camera unit can occur.

CAUTION

Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.

Only use a specified battery charger when you charge the battery. Damage to the battery can occur if you do not do this.

CAUTION

Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.

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

Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.

The temperature range through which you can remove the electrical power from the battery is +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°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

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.

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

3.1 User-to-user forums

Exchange ideas, problems, and infrared solutions with fellow thermographers around the world in our user-to-user forums. To go to the forums, visit:

http://forum.infraredtraining.com/

3.2 Calibration

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.

3.3 Accuracy

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

3.4 Disposal of electronic waste

As with most electronic products, this equipment must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way, and in accordance with existing regulations for electronic waste.

Please contact your FLIR Systems representative for more details.

3.5 Training

To read about infrared training, visit:

• http://www.infraredtraining.com

• http://www.irtraining.com

• http://www.irtraining.eu

3.6 Documentation 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 It only takes a few minutes to register online. In the download area you will also find the lat-

est releases of manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our historical and obsolete products.

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Notice to user3

3.7 Important 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.

3.8 Note 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

4.1 General

For customer help, visit: http://support.flir.com

4.2 Submitting 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

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• 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

4.3 Downloads

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.

• Product catalogs.

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Introduction

5.1 General description

The FLIR ETS3xx is FLIR’s first electronic test bench camera, designed for a quick temperature check of PCB boards and electronic devices. The FLIR ETS3xx is sensitive enough to detect subtle temperature difference with an accuracy of ±3°C, so you can quickly find hot spots and potential points of failure. The 320 × 240 pixel infrared detector offers more than 76 000 points of temperature measurement, eliminating the guesswork of legacy measurement tools. Designed specifically for bench-top work, the battery-powered FLIR ETS3xx connects to your PC for immediate analysis and sharing of thermal data.

5.2 Benefits

• Reduces test times: Quickly identify hot spots, thermal gradients, and potential points of failure.

• Improves product design: Know where and when to add fans and heatsinks, and ensure products are operating within specification for their maximum lifetime.

• Saves money: Improve rapid prototyping and reduce product development cycles.

• Optimizes lab time: Battery powered and hands-free, and offers complete measurement and analysis in the camera.

5.3 Key features

• >76 000 points of non-contact temperature measurement at the push of a button.

• 320 × 240 pixel detector provides crisp thermal imagery.

• Time versus temperature measurement with FLIR Tools+.

• Small-component measurement, down to 170 µm per pixel spot size.

• Lens offers a 45° thermal view of the target for the quick detection of hot spots.

• Records radiometric imagery in standard JPEG format for easy sharing.

• ±3% accuracy promotes quality assurance and factory acceptance of PCBs.

• Quickly mounts on the supplied stand for immediate use.

• Crisp 3 in. LCD display provides immediate thermal feedback.

• World-class software provided for advanced measurement corrections/capabilities.

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Quick start guide

6.1 Procedure

Follow this procedure:

1. Charge the battery. You can do this in different ways:

• 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. Connect a ground cord to the ground stud on the ESD mat of the camera stand.

3. Push the On/off button to turn on the camera.

4. Adjust the position of the camera unit.

5. Push the Save button to save an image. (Optional steps)

6. Go to the following website to download FLIR Tools/Tools+

http://support.flir.com/tools

7. Install FLIR Tools/Tools+ on your computer.

8. Start FLIR Tools/Tools+.

9. Connect the camera to your computer, using the USB cable.

10. Import the images into FLIR Tools/Tools+.

1. For online documentation about FLIR Tools/Tools+, go to http://support.flir.com/resources/f22s/. FLIR Tools+ is

licensed software.

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Description

7.1 View from the front

7.1.1 Figure

7.1.2 Explanation

1. LCD display.

2. Infrared camera lens.

3. Archive button. Function:

• Push to open the image archive.

4. Back/Cancel button. Function:

• Push to go back into the menu system.

• Push to cancel a choice.

5. Navigation pad. Function:

• Push left/right or up/down to navigate in menus, submenus, and dialog boxes.

• Push the center to confirm.

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6. Save button. Function:

• Push to save an image.

7. Fine-adjustment knob.

7.2 View from the rear

7.2.1 Figure

7.2.2 Explanation

1. USB connector.

2. On/off button. Function:

• Push the On/off button to turn on the camera.

• Push and hold the On/off button for less than 5 seconds to put the camera into

standby mode. The camera then automatically turns off after 48 hours.

• Push and hold the On/off button for more than 10 seconds to turn off the camera.

3. Stand mount knob.

4. Supporting ring knob.

5. Ground stud.

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Description

7.3 USB connector

The purpose of this USB 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.

• Moving images from the camera to a computer for further analysis in FLIR Tools/Tools+.

Note Install FLIR Tools/Tools+ on your computer before you move the images.

7.4 Screen elements

7.4.1 Figure

7.4.2 Explanation

1. Main menu toolbar.

2. Submenu toolbar.

3. Spotmeter.

4. Result table.

5. Status icons.

6. Temperature scale.

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Handling the camera unit

8.1 Charging the battery

WARNING

Make sure that you install the socket-outlet near the equipment and that it is easy to get access to.

8.1.1 Charging the battery using the FLIR power supply

Follow this procedure:

1. Connect the power supply to a mains socket.

2. Connect the power supply cable to the USB connector on the camera unit.

3. It is good practice to disconnect the power supply from the mains socket when the battery is fully charged.

Note The charging time for a fully depleted battery is 2 hours.

8.1.2 Charging the battery using a USB cable connected to a computer

Follow this procedure:

1. Connect the camera unit 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.

8.2 Turning on and turning off the camera

• Push the On/off button to turn on the camera.

• Push and hold the On/off button for less than 5 seconds to put the camera in standby

mode. The camera then automatically turns off after 48 hours.

• Push and hold the On/off button for more than 10 seconds to turn off the camera.

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8.3 Adjusting the position of the camera unit

8.3.1 Figure

8.3.2 Explanation

1. Fine-adjustment knob.

2. Stand mount knob.

3. Supporting ring knob.

8.3.3 Procedure

Note Do not touch the lens surface. If this happens, clean the lens according to the in-

structions in 12.2 Infrared lens, page 36. Follow this procedure:

1. For fine adjustments, turn the fine-adjustment knob.

2. For coarse adjustments, do the following:

2.1. Loosen the stand mount knob and move the stand mount to the desired posi-

tion. Tighten the stand mount knob.

2.2. Loosen the supporting ring knob and move the supporting ring near the stand

mount. Tighten the supporting ring knob.

8.4 Removing the stand mount from the camera

unit

Note Do not touch the lens surface. If this happens, clean the lens according to the in-

structions in 12.2 Infrared lens, page 36.

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8.4.1 Procedure

Follow this procedure:

1. Turn and remove the top of the stand.

2. Loosen the stand mount knob and remove the camera unit from the stand.

3. Turn the fine-adjustment knob counter-clockwise until you can see a screw. Remove the screw.

4. Turn the fine-adjustment knob clockwise until you can see a screw on the other side. Remove the screw.

5. Remove the stand mount from the camera unit.

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6. Remove the two screws that hold the bracket to the camera unit.

7. Remove the two screws that hold the bracket to the camera unit.

8. Remove the bracket from the camera unit.

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Operation

9.1 Saving an image

9.1.1 General

You can save multiple images to the internal camera memory.

9.1.2 Image capacity

Approximately 1500 images can be saved to the internal camera memory.

9.1.3 Naming convention

The naming convention for images is FLIRxxxx.jpg, where xxxx is a unique counter.

9.1.4 Procedure

Follow this procedure:

1. To save an image, push the Save button.

9.2 Recalling an image

9.2.1 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.

9.2.2 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. Do one or more of the following:

• To view the image in full screen, display image information, or delete the image,

push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.

• To view the previous/next image, push the navigation pad left/right.

5. To return to live mode, push the Back button repeatedly or push the Archive button.

9.3 Deleting an image

9.3.1 General

You can delete one or more images from the internal camera memory.

9.3.2 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 delete.

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 delete the image or to cancel the delete action.

. This displays a dialog box where you can choose to

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9.4 Deleting all images

9.4.1 General

You can delete all images from the internal camera memory.

9.4.2 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 where you can choose to permanently delete all the saved images or to cancel the delete action.

. This displays a dialog box.

9.5 Measuring a temperature using a spotmeter

9.5.1 General

You can measure a temperature using a spotmeter. This will display the temperature at the position of the spotmeter on the screen.

9.5.2 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.

. This displays a toolbar.

9.6 Measuring the hottest temperature within an

area

9.6.1 General

You can measure the hottest temperature within an area. This displays a moving spotmeter that indicates the hottest temperature.

9.6.2 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.

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9.7 Measuring the coldest temperature within

an area

9.7.1 General

You can measure the coldest temperature within an area. This displays a moving spotmeter that indicates the coldest temperature.

9.7.2 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 Cold spot

. This displays a toolbar.

9.8 Hiding measurement tools

9.8.1 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.

9.9 Changing the color palette

9.9.1 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.

9.9.2 Procedure

Follow this procedure:

1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.

2. On the toolbar, select Color

3. On the toolbar, select a new color palette.

. This displays a toolbar.

9.10 Working with color alarms

9.10.1 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.

9.10.2 Image examples

This table explains the different color alarms (isotherms).

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Operation

Color alarm

Below alarm

Above alarm

Image

9.10.3 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 top of the screen.

5. To change the threshold temperature, push the navigation pad up/down.

9.11 Changing the temperature scale mode

9.11.1 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.

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9.11.2 When to use Manual mode

Here are two infrared images of a PCB board. To make it easier to analyze the temperature variations in the component in the upper left corner, the temperature scale in the right image has been changed to values close to the temperature of the component.

Automatic Manual

9.11.3 Procedure

Follow this procedure:

1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.

2. On the toolbar, select Temperature scale

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.

. This displays a toolbar.

9.12 Setting the emissivity as a surface

property

9.12.1 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 43.

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9.12.2 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.

9.13 Setting the emissivity as a custom material

9.13.1 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.

For more information about emissivity, see section 15 Thermographic measurement tech- niques, page 43.

9.13.2 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.

9.14 Changing the emissivity as a custom value

9.14.1 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 43.

9.14.2 Procedure

Follow this procedure:

1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.

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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.

9.15 Changing the reflected apparent

temperature

9.15.1 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 43.

9.15.2 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.

9.16 Performing a non-uniformity correction

(NUC)

9.16.1 General

When the thermal camera displays Calibrating... it is performing what in thermography is called a ”non-uniformity correction” (NUC). An NUC is an image correction carried out by

the camera software to compensate for different sensitivities of detector elements and other optical and geometrical disturbances bration, page 55.

An NUC is performed automatically, for example at start-up or when the environment temperature changes.

You can also perform an NUC manually. This is useful when you have to perform a critical measurement with as little image disturbance as possible.

9.16.2 Procedure

Follow this procedure:

1. To perform a manual NUC, push and hold down the Archive button for more than 2 seconds.

2. Definition from the European standard EN 16714-3:2016, Non-destructive Testing— Thermographic Testing —

Part 3: Terms and Definitions.

. For more information, see section 17 About cali-

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Operation

9.17 Changing the settings

9.17.1 General

You can change a variety of settings for the camera. The Settings menu includes the following:

• Measurement parameters.

• Device settings.

9.17.1.1 Measurement parameters

• Emissivity: Default value: 0.95.

• Reflected temperature: Default value: 20°C (69°F).

• Distance: Default value: 1.0 m (3.3 ft.).

Note During normal operation there is typically no need to change the default measurement parameters. For very accurate measurements, you may need to set the Emissivity and/or the Reflected temperature. For more information, see sections 9.12 Setting the

emissivity as a surface property, 9.13 Setting the emissivity as a custom material, 9.14 Changing the emissivity as a custom value, and 9.15 Changing the reflected apparent temperature.

9.17.1.2 Device settings

• Language, time & units:

◦ Language. ◦ Temperature unit. ◦ Distance unit. ◦ Date & time. ◦ Date & time format.

• Reset options:

◦ Reset default camera mode. ◦ Reset device settings to factory default. ◦ Delete all saved images.

• Auto power off.

• Display intensity.

• Camera information: This menu command displays various items of information about

the camera, such as the model, serial number, and software version.

9.17.2 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 the setting that you want to change and use the navigation pad to display additional dialog boxes.

. This displays a dialog box.

9.18 Updating the camera

9.18.1 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/Tools+.

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9.18.2 Procedure

Follow this procedure:

1. Start FLIR Tools/Tools+.

2. Start the camera.

3. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable.

4. On the Help menu in FLIR Tools/Tools+, click Check for updates.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Technical data

10.1 Online field-of-view calculator

Please visit http://support.flir.com and click the photo of the camera series for field-of-view

tables for all lens–camera combinations.

10.2 Note 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.

10.3 Note 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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10.4 FLIR ETS320

P/N: 63950-1001 Rev.: 41898

General description

The FLIR ETS320 is FLIR’s first electronic test bench camera, designed for a quick temperature check of PCB boards and electronic devices. The FLIR ETS320 is sensitive enough to detect subtle temperature difference with an accuracy of ±3°C, so you can quickly find hot spots and potential points of failure. The 320 × 240 pixel infrared detector offers more than 76 000 points of temperature measurement, eliminating the guesswork of legacy measurement tools. Designed specifically for bench-top work, the battery-powered FLIR ETS 320 connects to your PC for immediate analysis and sharing of thermal data.

Benefits:

• Reduces test times: Quickly identify hot spots, thermal gradients, and potential points of failure.

• Improves product design: Know where and when to add fans and heatsinks, and ensure products are operating within specification for their maximum lifetime.

• Saves money: Improve rapid prototyping and reduce product development cycles.

• Optimizes lab time: Battery powered and hands-free, and offers complete measurement and analysis in the camera.

Key features:

• >76 000 points of non-contact temperature measurement at the push of a button.

• 320 × 240 pixel detector provides crisp thermal imagery.

• Time versus temperature measurement with FLIR Tools+.

• Small-component measurement, down to 170 µm per pixel spot size.

• Lens offers a 45° thermal view of the target for the quick detection of hot spots.

• Records radiometric imagery in standard JPEG format for easier sharing.

• ±3% accuracy promotes quality assurance and factory acceptance of PCBs.

• Quickly mounts on the supplied stand for immediate use.

• Crisp 3 in. LCD display provides immediate thermal feedback.

• World-class software provided for advanced measurement corrections/capabilities.

Imaging and optical data

IR resolution 320 × 240 pixels

Thermal sensitivity/NETD <0.06°C (0.11°F)/<60 mK

Field of view (FOV)

Fixed focus distance Spatial resolution (IFOV)

F-number 1.5 Image frequency 9 Hz

Detector data

Detector type Focal plane array (FPA), uncooled microbolometer

Spectral range

Image presentation

Display 3.0 in. 320 × 240 color LCD

Image adjustment

45° × 34°

70 mm ± 10 mm

2.6 mrad

7.5–13 µm

Automatic/manual

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Measurement

Object temperature range –20°C to +250°C (–4°F to +482°F)

Accuracy

Measurement analysis

Spotmeter Center spot

Area Emissivity correction Variable from 0.1 to 1.0

Emissivity table Emissivity table of predefined materials

Reflected apparent temperature correction Automatic, based on input of reflected temperature

Set-up

Color palettes

Set-up commands Local adaptation of units, language, date and time

±3°C (±5.4°F) or ±3% of reading, whichever greatest, for ambient temperature 10°C to 35°C (+50°F to 95°F) and object temperature above +0°C (+32° F)

Box with maximum/minimum

Black and white, iron, and rainbow

formats

Video streaming

Radiometric IR video streaming Full dynamic to PC (FLIR Tools/Tools+) using USB

Non-radiometric IR video streaming

Storage of images

File formats Standard JPEG, 14-bit measurement data

Data communication interfaces

Interfaces USB Micro: Data transfer to and from PC and Mac

Power system

Battery type Rechargeable Li ion battery

Battery voltage 3.7 V

Battery operating time

Charging system

Charging time 2.5 hours to 90% capacity

Power management Automatic shut-down

AC operation AC adapter, 90–260 V AC input, 5 V DC output to

Environmental data

Operating temperature range 10–40°C (50–104°F)

Storage temperature range –40 to +70°C (–40 to +158°F)

Humidity (operating and storage) IEC 60068-2-30/24 h 95% relative humidity

Encapsulation

Uncompressed colorized video using USB

included

devices

Approximately 4 hours at 25°C (77°F) ambient temperature and typical use

Battery is charged inside the unit

camera

IP 40 (IEC 60529)

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Directives and regulations

Physical data

System weight, incl. battery 1.8 kg (4.0 lb.)

System size (L × W × H) 220 mm × 150 mm × 300 mm (8.7 in. × 5.9 in. ×

Color

Shipping information

Packaging, type Cardboard box

List of contents

Packaging, weight 2.9 kg (6.4 lb.)

Packaging, size (L × W × H) 290 mm × 170 mm × 378 mm (11.4 in. × 6.7 in. ×

EAN-13 4743254002913 UPC-12 Country of origin Designed & Engineered by FLIR Systems, Sweden.

• Battery Directive 2006/66/EC

• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

• FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class B Subpart B

• REACH Regulation EC 1907/2006

• RoHS2 Directive 2011/65/EC

• WEEE Directive 2012/19/EC

11.8 in.)

Black and gray

• FLIR Tools+

• Infrared camera unit

• Power supply

• Printed documentation

• USB cable

14.9 in.)

845188014186

Assembled in Taiwan.

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Cleaning the camera

12.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items

12.1.1 Liquids

Use one of these liquids:

• Warm water

• A weak detergent solution

12.1.2 Equipment

A soft cloth

12.1.3 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.

12.2 Infrared lens

12.2.1 Liquids

Use one of these liquids:

• A commercial lens cleaning liquid with more than 30% isopropyl alcohol.

• 96% ethyl alcohol (C

12.2.2 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 12.2.1 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.

12.2.3 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.

2H5

OH).

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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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.

13.1 More 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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13.2 Sharing our knowledge

Although our cameras are designed to be very user-friendly, there is a lot more to thermography than just knowing how to handle a camera. Therefore, FLIR Systems has founded the Infrared Training Center (ITC), a separate business unit, that provides certified training courses. Attending one of the ITC courses will give you a truly hands-on learning experience.

The staff of the ITC are also there to provide you with any application support you may need in putting infrared theory into practice.

13.3 Supporting our customers

FLIR Systems operates a worldwide service network to keep your camera running at all times. If you discover a problem with your camera, local service centers have all the equipment and expertise to solve it within the shortest possible time. Therefore, there is no need to send your camera to the other side of the world or to talk to someone who does not speak your language.

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Terms, laws, and definitions

Term Definition

Absorption and emission

Apparent temperature uncompensated reading from an infrared instrument, contain-

Color palette assigns different colors to indicate specific levels of apparent

Conduction direct transfer of thermal energy from molecule to molecule,

Convection heat transfer mode where a fluid is brought into motion, either

Diagnostics examination of symptoms and syndromes to determine the

Direction of heat transfer

Emissivity ratio of the power radiated by real bodies to the power that is

Energy conservation

Exitant radiation radiation that leaves the surface of an object, regardless of its

Heat thermal energy that is transferred between two objects (sys-

Heat transfer rate

Incident radiation radiation that strikes an object from its surroundings

IR thermography process of acquisition and analysis of thermal information

Isotherm replaces certain colors in the scale with a contrasting color. It

The capacity or ability of an object to absorb incident radiated energy is always the same as the capacity to emit its own energy as radiation

ing all radiation incident on the instrument, regardless of its

sources

temperature. Palettes can provide high or low contrast, depending on the colors used in them

caused by collisions between the molecules

by gravity or another force, thereby transferring heat from one place to another

nature of faults or failures Heat will spontaneously flow from hotter to colder, thereby

transferring thermal energy from one place to another

radiated by a blackbody at the same temperature and at the same wavelength

The sum of the total energy contents in a closed system is constant

original sources

tems) due to their difference in temperature

The heat transfer rate under steady state conditions is directly proportional to the thermal conductivity of the object, the cross-sectional area of the object through which the heat flows, and the temperature difference between the two ends of the object. It is inversely proportional to the length, or thickness, of the object

from non-contact thermal imaging devices

marks an interval of equal apparent temperature

3. Kirchhoff’s law of thermal radiation.

4. Based on ISO 18434-1:2008 (en).

5. Based on ISO 13372:2004 (en).

6. 2nd law of thermodynamics.

7. This is a consequence of the 2nd law of thermodynamics, the law itself is more complicated.

8. Based on ISO 16714-3:2016 (en).

9. 1st law of thermodynamics.

10.Fourier’s law.

11.This is the one-dimensional form of Fourier’s law, valid for steady-state conditions.

12.Based on ISO 18434-1:2008 (en)

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Qualitative thermography thermography that relies on the analysis of thermal patterns to

Quantitative thermography

Radiative heat transfer Heat transfer by the emission and absorption of thermal

Reflected apparent temperature apparent temperature of the environment that is reflected by

Spatial resolution ability of an IR camera to resolve small objects or details

Temperature measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules and

Thermal energy total kinetic energy of the molecules that make up the object

Thermal gradient gradual change in temperature over distance

Thermal tuning process of putting the colors of the image on the object of

reveal the existence of and to locate the position of anomalies

thermography that uses temperature measurement to determine the seriousness of an anomaly, in order to establish repair priorities

radiation

the target into the IR camera

atoms that make up the substance

analysis, in order to maximize contrast

13.Based on ISO 10878-2013 (en).

14.Based on ISO 16714-3:2016 (en).

15.Thermal energy is part of the internal energy of an object.

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Thermographic measurement techniques

15.1 Introduction

An infrared camera measures and images the emitted infrared radiation from an object. The fact that radiation is a function of object surface temperature makes it possible for the camera to calculate and display this temperature.

However, the radiation measured by the camera does not only depend on the temperature of the object but is also a function of the emissivity. Radiation also originates from the surroundings and is reflected in the object. The radiation from the object and the reflected radiation will also be influenced by the absorption of the atmosphere.

To measure temperature accurately, it is therefore necessary to compensate for the effects of a number of different radiation sources. This is done on-line automatically by the camera. The following object parameters must, however, be supplied for the camera:

• The emissivity of the object

• The reflected apparent temperature

• The distance between the object and the camera

• The relative humidity

• Temperature of the atmosphere

15.2 Emissivity

The most important object parameter to set correctly is the emissivity which, in short, is a measure of how much radiation is emitted from the object, compared to that from a perfect blackbody of the same temperature.

Normally, object materials and surface treatments exhibit emissivity ranging from approximately 0.1 to 0.95. A highly polished (mirror) surface falls below 0.1, while an oxidized or painted surface has a higher emissivity. Oil-based paint, regardless of color in the visible spectrum, has an emissivity over 0.9 in the infrared. Human skin exhibits an emissivity

0.97 to 0.98. Non-oxidized metals represent an extreme case of perfect opacity and high reflexivity,

which does not vary greatly with wavelength. Consequently, the emissivity of metals is low – only increasing with temperature. For non-metals, emissivity tends to be high, and decreases with temperature.

15.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample

15.2.1.1 Step 1: Determining reflected apparent temperature

Use one of the following two methods to determine reflected apparent temperature:

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15.2.1.1.1 Method 1: Direct method Follow this procedure:

1. Look for possible reflection sources, considering that the incident angle = reflection angle (a = b).

Figure 15.1 1 = Reflection source

2. If the reflection source is a spot source, modify the source by obstructing it using a piece if cardboard.

Figure 15.2 1 = Reflection source

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3. Measure the radiation intensity (= apparent temperature) from the reflection source using the following settings:

• Emissivity: 1.0

• D

: 0

obj

You can measure the radiation intensity using one of the following two methods:

Figure 15.3 1 = Reflection source Figure 15.4 1 = Reflection source

You can not use a thermocouple to measure reflected apparent temperature, because a thermocouple measures temperature, but apparent temperatrure is radiation intensity.

15.2.1.1.2 Method 2: Reflector method

Follow this procedure:

1. Crumble up a large piece of aluminum foil.

2. Uncrumble the aluminum foil and attach it to a piece of cardboard of the same size.

3. Put the piece of cardboard in front of the object you want to measure. Make sure that the side with aluminum foil points to the camera.

4. Set the emissivity to 1.0.

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5. Measure the apparent temperature of the aluminum foil and write it down. The foil is considered a perfect reflector, so its apparent temperature equals the reflected apparent temperature from the surroundings.

Figure 15.5 Measuring the apparent temperature of the aluminum foil.

15.2.1.2 Step 2: Determining the emissivity

Follow this procedure:

1. Select a place to put the sample.

2. Determine and set reflected apparent temperature according to the previous procedure.

3. Put a piece of electrical tape with known high emissivity on the sample.

4. Heat the sample at least 20 K above room temperature. Heating must be reasonably even.

5. Focus and auto-adjust the camera, and freeze the image.

6. Adjust Level and Span for best image brightness and contrast.

7. Set emissivity to that of the tape (usually 0.97).

8. Measure the temperature of the tape using one of the following measurement functions:

• Isotherm (helps you to determine both the temperature and how evenly you have

heated the sample)

• Spot (simpler)

• Box Avg (good for surfaces with varying emissivity).

9. Write down the temperature.

10. Move your measurement function to the sample surface.

11. Change the emissivity setting until you read the same temperature as your previous measurement.

12. Write down the emissivity.

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Note

• Avoid forced convection

• Look for a thermally stable surrounding that will not generate spot reflections

• Use high quality tape that you know is not transparent, and has a high emissivity you

are certain of

• This method assumes that the temperature of your tape and the sample surface are the

same. If they are not, your emissivity measurement will be wrong.

15.3 Reflected apparent temperature

This parameter is used to compensate for the radiation reflected in the object. If the emissivity is low and the object temperature relatively far from that of the reflected it will be important to set and compensate for the reflected apparent temperature correctly.

15.4 Distance

The distance is the distance between the object and the front lens of the camera. This parameter is used to compensate for the following two facts:

• That radiation from the target is absorbed by the atmosphere between the object and

the camera.

• That radiation from the atmosphere itself is detected by the camera.

15.5 Relative humidity

The camera can also compensate for the fact that the transmittance is also dependent on the relative humidity of the atmosphere. To do this set the relative humidity to the correct value. For short distances and normal humidity the relative humidity can normally be left at a default value of 50%.

15.6 Other parameters

In addition, some cameras and analysis programs from FLIR Systems allow you to compensate for the following parameters:

• Atmospheric temperature – i.e. the temperature of the atmosphere between the camera

and the target

• External optics temperature – i.e. the temperature of any external lenses or windows

used in front of the camera

• External optics transmittance – i.e. the transmission of any external lenses or windows

used in front of the camera

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The secret to a good thermal image

16.1 Introduction

The use of thermal cameras has spread to many professional environments in recent years. They are easy to handle, and thermal images are quick to take. Images can also be attached to reports easily, e.g., for an inspection of an electrical installation or building as evidence of work carried out or of any faults or deviations identified. However, people often forget that an image to be used as evidence or even proof before the courts must meet certain requirements: this is not achieved with a quick snapshot. So, what characterizes a really good thermal image?

16.2 Background

During the practical exercises in our thermography training classes we notice, time and time again, how difficult some participants find choosing the optimal camera settings for different tasks. Not everyone has a background in, for example, amateur photography (more on the difference between thermography and photography in the next section), and to take a good and meaningful thermal image you need some knowledge of photography, including its practical application. For this reason, it is hardly surprising that thermographers, particularly those without training, repeatedly produce reports with thermal images that are devoid of meaning or even support the wrong conclusions and are fit only for the waste bin. Unfortunately, such reports are found not only in companies in which thermography is more of an added bonus but also in businesses where these reports may be part of a critical process monitoring or maintenance program. There are two main reasons for this: either the users don't know what a good thermal image is or how to take one, or—for whatever reason—the job is not being done properly.

16.3 A good image

As thermography and photography are related, it makes sense to take a look at what is important to professional photographers. How do they characterize a good image? Three aspects can be pointed out as the most important:

1. An image has to touch the observer in some way. That means it needs to be unusual, striking, or unique, and has to arouse interest and, depending on the genre, emotion.

2. The composition and balance must be in harmony; the image detail and content must go together aesthetically.

3. The lighting must be interesting, such as back lighting or side lighting that casts dramatic shadows, or evening light or other pleasing illumination—whatever fits the overall effect that the photographer wants.

To what extent can these concepts be applied to thermography? With thermography, the motif should also be interesting. In other words, our aim is to de-

pict an object or its condition. Emotions are not required—facts have priority in thermal images (assuming they are not an art project!). In everyday working life, it is important to illustrate thermal patterns clearly and to facilitate temperature measurements.

The thermal image must also have suitable image detail and display the object at an appropriate size and position.

Without external illumination, neither visual sight nor photography is possible because what we see with our eyes or capture with a camera is reflected light. In thermography, the camera records both emitted and reflected radiation. Therefore, the relationship and intensity of the infrared radiation, both emitted by the object and by the surrounding environment, are important. Brightness and contrast in the image are then adjusted by changing the displayed temperature interval.

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The comparison between photography and thermography can be summarized in a table using a few keywords:

Photography Thermography

Interesting motif The object to be examined

“Tells a story” “Presents facts”

Aesthetically pleasing

Emotive

Image detail Image detail

Focus Focus Lighting Emission and reflection

Brightness Brightness

Contrast Contrast

Clear heat patterns

Objective

As with photography, in thermography there are countless possibilities for editing images —provided they are saved as radiometric images. However, not all settings can be changed, and not all image errors can be corrected.

16.4 The three unchangeables—the basis for a good image

16.4.1 Focus

A professional thermal image is always focused and sharp, and the object and heat pattern must be clear and easy to recognize.

Figure 16.1 Only hazy “patches of heat” can be seen in the unfocused image (left). The focused image (right) clearly shows which object is being observed and where the object is warm.

A blurred image not only comes across as unprofessional and makes it harder to identify the object and any faults (see Figure 16.1) but can also lead to measurement errors (see Figure 16.2), which are more serious the smaller the measurement object. Even if all other parameters are set correctly, the measurement values from an unfocused thermal image are highly likely to be incorrect.

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Figure 16.2 Focused thermal image (left) with a maximum temperature of T

unfocused thermal image (right) with a maximum temperature of T

= 73.7°C (164.7°F).

max

= 89.7°C (193.5°F) and an

max

Of course, the size of the detector matrix also plays a role in image quality. Images taken by cameras with small detectors (i.e., with fewer pixels) are more blurred or “grainier” and give the impression that they are not focused (see Figure 16.3). It should also be noted that not every camera can be focused, and in this case the only means of focusing the camera is by changing the distance from the object.

Figure 16.3 The same radiator from the same distance with the same settings, taken by three different thermal cameras: FLIR C2 (left), FLIR T440 (middle), and FLIR T640 (right).

16.4.2 Temperature range

For hand-held uncooled microbolometer cameras, the “exposure” is essentially preset by the image frame rate. This means that it is not possible to choose for how long—and therefore how much—radiation hits the camera detector. For this reason, an appropriate temperature range must be selected that matches the amount of incident radiation. If a temperature range is selected that is too low, the image will be oversaturated, as objects with higher temperatures emit more infrared radiation than colder objects. If you select a temperature range that is too high, the thermal image will be “underexposed,” as can be seen in Figure 16.4.

Figure 16.4 Images from a FLIR T440 with temperature ranges of –20 to +120°C, (left, –4 to +248°F), 0 to +650°C (middle, +32 to +1202°F) and +250 to +1200°C (right, +482 to +2192°F). All other settings are unchanged.

To take an image or temperature measurement, the lowest possible temperature range available on the camera should be selected. However, it must also include the highest temperature in the image (see Figure 16.5).

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Figure 16.5 An image of the same object taken with different temperature ranges: –20 to 120°C (left, –4 to

+248°F) and 0 to 650°C (right, +32 to +1202°F). The temperature in the left image is displayed with a warning sign (a red circle with a white cross) because the measured values are outside the calibrated range.

Depending on the camera model and configuration options, overdriven and underdriven areas can be displayed in a contrasting color.

16.4.3 Image detail and distance from the object

Illumination in photography corresponds in thermography to the interplay of radiation from the object and reflected radiation from the surrounding environment. The latter is unwanted because interfering—or, at the very least, spot—reflections need to be avoided. This is achieved by choosing a suitable position from where to take images. It is also advisable to select a position from which the object of interest can be seen clearly and is not hidden. This may seem obvious but in the building sector, for example, it is common to find reports in which pipes or windows to be investigated are hidden behind sofas, indoor plants or curtains. Figure 16.6 illustrates this situation—which occurs all too regularly.

Figure 16.6 “Thermographic inspection” of an inaccessible object.

It is also important that the object under investigation, or its areas of interest, take up the whole thermal image. This is particularly true when measuring the temperature of small objects. The spot tool must be completely filled by the object to enable correct temperature measurements. Since the field of view and therefore the spot size are determined by both the distance to the object and the camera’s optics, in such situations the distance to the object must either be reduced (get closer!) or a telephoto lens must be used (see Figure 16.7).

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Figure 16.7 Supply and return lines from radiators in an open-plan office. The left image was taken from a

distance of 1 m: the measurement spot is filled and the temperature measurement is correct. The right image was taken from a distance of 3 m: the measurement spot is not completely filled and the measured temperature values are incorrect (31.4 and 24.4°C (88.5 and 75.9°F) instead of 33.2 and 25.9°C (91.8 and 78.6° F)).

16.5 The changeables—image optimization and temperature measurement

16.5.1 Level and span

After choosing the appropriate temperature range, you can adjust the contrast and brightness of the thermal image by changing the temperature intervals displayed. In manual mode, the false colors available in the palette can be assigned to the temperatures of the object of interest. This process is often referred to as “thermal tuning.” In automatic mode, the camera selects the coldest and warmest apparent temperatures in the image as the upper and lower limits of the temperature interval currently displayed.

A good or problem-specific scaling of the thermal image is an important step in the interpretation of the image, and is, unfortunately, often underestimated (see Figure 16.8).

Figure 16.8 A thermal image in automatic mode (left) and in manual model (right). The adjusted temperature interval increases the contrast in the image and makes the faults clear.

16.5.2 Palettes and isotherms

Palettes represent intervals with the same apparent temperatures using different sets of colors. In other words, they translate specific radiation intensities into colors that are specific to a particular palette. Frequently used palettes include the gray, iron, and rainbow palettes (see Figure 16.9). Gray tones are particularly suited to resolving small geometric details but are less suited to displaying small differences in temperature. The iron palette is very intuitive and also easy to understand for those without much experience in thermography. It offers a good balance between geometric and thermal resolution. The rainbow palette is more colorful and alternates between light and dark colors. This results in

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greater contrast, but this can lead to a noisy image for objects with different surfaces or many temperatures.

Figure 16.9 Gray, iron, and rainbow palettes (left to right).

The isotherm is a measuring function that displays a given interval of the same apparent temperature or radiation intensity in a color that is different from the palette. It allows you to emphasize temperature patterns in the image (see Figure 16.10).

Figure 16.10 Foundation wall: connection between the old (left in image) and the new (right in image) parts of the building. The isotherm highlights an area of air leakage.

16.5.3 Object parameters

As we have seen, the appearance of thermal images is dependent on the thermographer’s technique and choice of settings, and the look of saved radiometric images can be altered by editing. However, it is also possible to change the settings that are relevant for the calculation of temperatures. In practice, this means that the emissivity and reflected apparent temperature can be altered retrospectively. If you notice that these parameters have been set incorrectly or want to add more measurement spots, the temperature measurement values will be calculated or recalculated according to the changes (see Figure 16.11).

Figure 16.11 Change in emissivity for a saved image. The maximum temperature is 65.0°C (149°F) for ε =

0.95 in the left image and 77.3°C (171.1°F) for ε = 0.7 in the right image.

16.6 Taking images—practical tips

The following list includes some practical tips. However, note that this is not a comprehensive description of the thermal imaging procedure.

• Ensure that the camera is saving radiometric images.

• Choose an appropriate position from which to take images:

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◦ Observe the radiative situation. ◦ Check that the object is clearly visible and displayed at an appropriate size and

position.

• If you change the emissivity, monitor the temperature range and make sure that it re-

mains appropriate.

• Focus.

• Use a tripod to minimize camera shake.

• Carry out thermal tuning.

• Take note of the object description, object size, actual distance, environmental condi-

tions, and operating conditions.

It is easier to edit the thermal image when it is saved or “frozen” (in “Preview”). Also, since you don't have to do everything on site, you can leave dangerous zones immediately after taking the image. If possible, take a few more images than you need—including from different angles. This is preferable to taking too few! You can then choose the best image afterwards, at leisure.

16.7 Conclusion

Taking a good thermal image does not require any magic tricks—solid craft and sound work is all that is required. Many of the points mentioned may seem trivial and “old news,” particularly to amateur photographers. Of course, the equipment plays a role easier to ensure sharp images. Better, i.e. high-definition, cameras allow the fast localization of even small anomalies, and without focusing capabilities it is always difficult to capture a sharp image. However, high-end cameras are no guarantee of good images if used incorrectly. The basis for good, professional work is education and training in thermography, exchange of knowledge with other thermographers, and, of course, practical experience.

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About calibration

17.1 Introduction

Calibration of a thermal camera is a prerequisite for temperature measurement. The calibration provides the relationship between the input signal and the physical quantity that the user wants to measure. However, despite its widespread and frequent use, the term “calibration” is often misunderstood and misused. Local and national differences as well as translation-related issues create additional confusion.

Unclear terminology can lead to difficulties in communication and erroneous translations, and subsequently to incorrect measurements due to misunderstandings and, in the worst case, even to lawsuits.

17.2 Definition—what is calibration?

The International Bureau of Weights and Measures16defines calibration17in the following way:

an operation that, under specified conditions, in a first step, establishes a relation between the quantity values with measurement uncertainties provided by measurement standards and corresponding indications with associated measurement uncertainties and, in a second step, uses this information to establish a relation for obtaining a measurement result from an indication.

The calibration itself may be expressed in different formats: this can be a statement, calibration function, calibration diagram

Often, the first step alone in the above definition is perceived and referred to as being “calibration.” However, this is not (always) sufficient.

Considering the calibration procedure of a thermal camera, the first step establishes the relation between emitted radiation (the quantity value) and the electrical output signal (the indication). This first step of the calibration procedure consists of obtaining a homogeneous (or uniform) response when the camera is placed in front of an extended source of radiation.

As we know the temperature of the reference source emitting the radiation, in the second step the obtained output signal (the indication) can be related to the reference source’s temperature (measurement result). The second step includes drift measurement and compensation.

To be correct, calibration of a thermal camera is, strictly, not expressed through temperature. Thermal cameras are sensitive to infrared radiation: therefore, at first you obtain a radiance correspondence, then a relationship between radiance and temperature. For bolometer cameras used by non-R&D customers, radiance is not expressed: only the temperature is provided.

, calibration curve19, or calibration table.

17.3 Camera calibration at FLIR Systems

Without calibration, an infrared camera would not be able to measure either radiance or temperature. At FLIR Systems, the calibration of uncooled microbolometer cameras with a

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measurement capability is carried out during both production and service. Cooled cameras with photon detectors are often calibrated by the user with special software. With this type of software, in theory, common handheld uncooled thermal cameras could be calibrated by the user too. However, as this software is not suitable for reporting purposes, most users do not have it. Non-measuring devices that are used for imaging only do not need temperature calibration. Sometimes this is also reflected in camera terminology when talking about infrared or thermal imaging cameras compared with thermography cameras, where the latter are the measuring devices.

The calibration information, no matter if the calibration is done by FLIR Systems or the user, is stored in calibration curves, which are expressed by mathematical functions. As radiation intensity changes with both temperature and the distance between the object and the camera, different curves are generated for different temperature ranges and exchangeable lenses.

17.4 The differences between a calibration

performed by a user and that performed directly at FLIR Systems

First, the reference sources that FLIR Systems uses are themselves calibrated and traceable. This means, at each FLIR Systems site performing calibration, that the sources are controlled by an independent national authority. The camera calibration certificate is confirmation of this. It is proof that not only has the calibration been performed by FLIR Systems but that it has also been carried out using calibrated references. Some users own or have access to accredited reference sources, but they are very few in number.

Second, there is a technical difference. When performing a user calibration, the result is often (but not always) not drift compensated. This means that the values do not take into account a possible change in the camera’s output when the camera’s internal temperature varies. This yields a larger uncertainty. Drift compensation uses data obtained in climatecontrolled chambers. All FLIR Systems cameras are drift compensated when they are first delivered to the customer and when they are recalibrated by FLIR Systems service departments.

17.5 Calibration, verification and adjustment

A common misconception is to confuse calibration with verification or adjustment. Indeed, calibration is a prerequisite for verification, which provides confirmation that specified requirements are met. Verification provides objective evidence that a given item fulfills specified requirements. To obtain the verification, defined temperatures (emitted radiation) of calibrated and traceable reference sources are measured. The measurement results, including the deviation, are noted in a table. The verification certificate states that these measurement results meet specified requirements. Sometimes, companies or organizations offer and market this verification certificate as a “calibration certificate.”

Proper verification—and by extension calibration and/or recalibration—can only be achieved when a validated protocol is respected. The process is more than placing the camera in front of blackbodies and checking if the camera output (as temperature, for instance) corresponds to the original calibration table. It is often forgotten that a camera is not sensitive to temperature but to radiation. Furthermore, a camera is an imaging system, not just a single sensor. Consequently, if the optical configuration allowing the camera to “collect” radiance is poor or misaligned, then the “verification” (or calibration or recalibration) is worthless.

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For instance, one has to ensure that the distance between the blackbody and the camera as well as the diameter of the blackbody cavity are chosen so as to reduce stray radiation and the size-of-source effect.

To summarize: a validated protocol must comply with the physical laws for radiance, and not only those for temperature.

Calibration is also a prerequisite for adjustment, which is the set of operations carried out on a measuring system such that the system provides prescribed indications corresponding to given values of quantities to be measured, typically obtained from measurement standards. Simplified, adjustment is a manipulation that results in instruments that measure correctly within their specifications. In everyday language, the term “calibration” is widely used instead of “adjustment” for measuring devices.

17.6 Non-uniformity correction

When the thermal camera displays ”Calibrating…” it is adjusting for the deviation in response of each individual detector element (pixel). In thermography, this is called a ”nonuniformity correction” (NUC). It is an offset update, and the gain remains unchanged.

The European standard EN 16714-3, Non-destructive Testing—Thermographic Testing— Part 3: Terms and Definitions, defines an NUC as “Image correction carried out by the camera software to compensate for different sensitivities of detector elements and other optical and geometrical disturbances.”

During the NUC (the offset update), a shutter (internal flag) is placed in the optical path, and all the detector elements are exposed to the same amount of radiation originating from the shutter. Therefore, in an ideal situation, they should all give the same output signal. However, each individual element has its own response, so the output is not uniform. This deviation from the ideal result is calculated and used to mathematically perform an image correction, which is essentially a correction of the displayed radiation signal. Some cameras do not have an internal flag. In this case, the offset update must be performed manually using special software and an external uniform source of radiation.

An NUC is performed, for example, at start-up, when changing a measurement range, or when the environment temperature changes. Some cameras also allow the user to trigger it manually. This is useful when you have to perform a critical measurement with as little image disturbance as possible.

17.7 Thermal image adjustment (thermal

tuning)

Some people use the term “image calibration” when adjusting the thermal contrast and brightness in the image to enhance specific details. During this operation, the temperature interval is set in such a way that all available colors are used to show only (or mainly) the temperatures in the region of interest. The correct term for this manipulation is “thermal image adjustment” or “thermal tuning”, or, in some languages, “thermal image optimization.” You must be in manual mode to undertake this, otherwise the camera will set the lower and upper limits of the displayed temperature interval automatically to the coldest and hottest temperatures in the scene.

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History of infrared technology

Before the year 1800, the existence of the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum wasn't even suspected. The original significance of the infrared spectrum, or simply ‘the infrared’ as it is often called, as a form of heat radiation is perhaps less obvious today than it was at the time of its discovery by Herschel in 1800.

Figure 18.1 Sir William Herschel (1738–1822)

The discovery was made accidentally during the search for a new optical material. Sir William Herschel – Royal Astronomer to King George III of England, and already famous for his discovery of the planet Uranus – was searching for an optical filter material to reduce the brightness of the sun’s image in telescopes during solar observations. While testing different samples of colored glass which gave similar reductions in brightness he was intrigued to find that some of the samples passed very little of the sun’s heat, while others passed so much heat that he risked eye damage after only a few seconds’ observation.

Herschel was soon convinced of the necessity of setting up a systematic experiment, with the objective of finding a single material that would give the desired reduction in brightness as well as the maximum reduction in heat. He began the experiment by actually repeating Newton’s prism experiment, but looking for the heating effect rather than the visual distribution of intensity in the spectrum. He first blackened the bulb of a sensitive mercury-inglass thermometer with ink, and with this as his radiation detector he proceeded to test the heating effect of the various colors of the spectrum formed on the top of a table by passing sunlight through a glass prism. Other thermometers, placed outside the sun’s rays, served as controls.

As the blackened thermometer was moved slowly along the colors of the spectrum, the temperature readings showed a steady increase from the violet end to the red end. This was not entirely unexpected, since the Italian researcher, Landriani, in a similar experiment in 1777 had observed much the same effect. It was Herschel, however, who was the first to recognize that there must be a point where the heating effect reaches a maximum, and that measurements confined to the visible portion of the spectrum failed to locate this point.

Figure 18.2 Marsilio Landriani (1746–1815)

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Moving the thermometer into the dark region beyond the red end of the spectrum, Herschel confirmed that the heating continued to increase. The maximum point, when he found it, lay well beyond the red end – in what is known today as the ‘infrared wavelengths’.

When Herschel revealed his discovery, he referred to this new portion of the electromagnetic spectrum as the ‘thermometrical spectrum’. The radiation itself he sometimes referred to as ‘dark heat’, or simply ‘the invisible rays’. Ironically, and contrary to popular opinion, it wasn't Herschel who originated the term ‘infrared’. The word only began to appear in print around 75 years later, and it is still unclear who should receive credit as the originator.

Herschel’s use of glass in the prism of his original experiment led to some early controversies with his contemporaries about the actual existence of the infrared wavelengths. Different investigators, in attempting to confirm his work, used various types of glass indiscriminately, having different transparencies in the infrared. Through his later experiments, Herschel was aware of the limited transparency of glass to the newly-discovered thermal radiation, and he was forced to conclude that optics for the infrared would probably be doomed to the use of reflective elements exclusively (i.e. plane and curved mirrors). Fortunately, this proved to be true only until 1830, when the Italian investigator, Melloni, made his great discovery that naturally occurring rock salt (NaCl) – which was available in large enough natural crystals to be made into lenses and prisms – is remarkably transparent to the infrared. The result was that rock salt became the principal infrared optical material, and remained so for the next hundred years, until the art of synthetic crystal growing was mastered in the 1930’s.

Figure 18.3 Macedonio Melloni (1798–1854)

Thermometers, as radiation detectors, remained unchallenged until 1829, the year Nobili invented the thermocouple. (Herschel’s own thermometer could be read to 0.2 °C (0.036 ° F), and later models were able to be read to 0.05 °C (0.09 °F)). Then a breakthrough occurred; Melloni connected a number of thermocouples in series to form the first thermopile. The new device was at least 40 times as sensitive as the best thermometer of the day for detecting heat radiation – capable of detecting the heat from a person standing three meters away.

The first so-called ‘heat-picture’ became possible in 1840, the result of work by Sir John Herschel, son of the discoverer of the infrared and a famous astronomer in his own right. Based upon the differential evaporation of a thin film of oil when exposed to a heat pattern focused upon it, the thermal image could be seen by reflected light where the interference effects of the oil film made the image visible to the eye. Sir John also managed to obtain a primitive record of the thermal image on paper, which he called a ‘thermograph’.

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Figure 18.4 Samuel P. Langley (1834–1906)

The improvement of infrared-detector sensitivity progressed slowly. Another major breakthrough, made by Langley in 1880, was the invention of the bolometer. This consisted of a thin blackened strip of platinum connected in one arm of a Wheatstone bridge circuit upon which the infrared radiation was focused and to which a sensitive galvanometer responded. This instrument is said to have been able to detect the heat from a cow at a distance of 400 meters.

An English scientist, Sir James Dewar, first introduced the use of liquefied gases as cooling agents (such as liquid nitrogen with a temperature of –196°C (–320.8°F)) in low temperature research. In 1892 he invented a unique vacuum insulating container in which it is possible to store liquefied gases for entire days. The common ‘thermos bottle’, used for storing hot and cold drinks, is based upon his invention.

Between the years 1900 and 1920, the inventors of the world ‘discovered’ the infrared. Many patents were issued for devices to detect personnel, artillery, aircraft, ships – and even icebergs. The first operating systems, in the modern sense, began to be developed during the 1914–18 war, when both sides had research programs devoted to the military exploitation of the infrared. These programs included experimental systems for enemy intrusion/detection, remote temperature sensing, secure communications, and ‘flying torpedo’ guidance. An infrared search system tested during this period was able to detect an approaching airplane at a distance of 1.5 km (0.94 miles), or a person more than 300 meters (984 ft.) away.

The most sensitive systems up to this time were all based upon variations of the bolometer idea, but the period between the two wars saw the development of two revolutionary new infrared detectors: the image converter and the photon detector. At first, the image converter received the greatest attention by the military, because it enabled an observer for the first time in history to literally ‘see in the dark’. However, the sensitivity of the image converter was limited to the near infrared wavelengths, and the most interesting military targets (i.e. enemy soldiers) had to be illuminated by infrared search beams. Since this involved the risk of giving away the observer’s position to a similarly-equipped enemy observer, it is understandable that military interest in the image converter eventually faded.

The tactical military disadvantages of so-called 'active’ (i.e. search beam-equipped) thermal imaging systems provided impetus following the 1939–45 war for extensive secret military infrared-research programs into the possibilities of developing ‘passive’ (no search beam) systems around the extremely sensitive photon detector. During this period, military secrecy regulations completely prevented disclosure of the status of infrared-imaging technology. This secrecy only began to be lifted in the middle of the 1950’s, and from that time adequate thermal-imaging devices finally began to be available to civilian science and industry.

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Theory of thermography

19.1 Introduction

The subjects of infrared radiation and the related technique of thermography are still new to many who will use an infrared camera. In this section the theory behind thermography will be given.

19.2 The electromagnetic spectrum

The electromagnetic spectrum is divided arbitrarily into a number of wavelength regions, called bands, distinguished by the methods used to produce and detect the radiation. There is no fundamental difference between radiation in the different bands of the electromagnetic spectrum. They are all governed by the same laws and the only differences are those due to differences in wavelength.

Figure 19.1 The electromagnetic spectrum. 1: X-ray; 2: UV; 3: Visible; 4: IR; 5: Microwaves; 6: Radiowaves.

Thermography makes use of the infrared spectral band. At the short-wavelength end the boundary lies at the limit of visual perception, in the deep red. At the long-wavelength end it merges with the microwave radio wavelengths, in the millimeter range.

The infrared band is often further subdivided into four smaller bands, the boundaries of which are also arbitrarily chosen. They include: the near infrared (0.75–3 μm), the middle infrared (3–6 μm), the far infrared (6–15 μm) and the extreme infrared (15–100 μm). Although the wavelengths are given in μm (micrometers), other units are often still used to measure wavelength in this spectral region, e.g. nanometer (nm) and Ångström (Å).

The relationships between the different wavelength measurements is:

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19.3 Blackbody radiation

A blackbody is defined as an object which absorbs all radiation that impinges on it at any wavelength. The apparent misnomer black relating to an object emitting radiation is explained by Kirchhoff’s Law (after Gustav Robert Kirchhoff, 1824–1887), which states that a body capable of absorbing all radiation at any wavelength is equally capable in the emission of radiation.

Figure 19.2 Gustav Robert Kirchhoff (1824–1887)

The construction of a blackbody source is, in principle, very simple. The radiation characteristics of an aperture in an isotherm cavity made of an opaque absorbing material represents almost exactly the properties of a blackbody. A practical application of the principle to the construction of a perfect absorber of radiation consists of a box that is light tight except for an aperture in one of the sides. Any radiation which then enters the hole is scattered and absorbed by repeated reflections so only an infinitesimal fraction can possibly escape. The blackness which is obtained at the aperture is nearly equal to a blackbody and almost perfect for all wavelengths.

By providing such an isothermal cavity with a suitable heater it becomes what is termed a cavity radiator. An isothermal cavity heated to a uniform temperature generates blackbody radiation, the characteristics of which are determined solely by the temperature of the cavity. Such cavity radiators are commonly used as sources of radiation in temperature reference standards in the laboratory for calibrating thermographic instruments, such as a FLIR Systems camera for example.

If the temperature of blackbody radiation increases to more than 525°C (977°F), the source begins to be visible so that it appears to the eye no longer black. This is the incipient red heat temperature of the radiator, which then becomes orange or yellow as the temperature increases further. In fact, the definition of the so-called color temperature of an object is the temperature to which a blackbody would have to be heated to have the same appearance.

Now consider three expressions that describe the radiation emitted from a blackbody.

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19.3.1 Planck’s law

Figure 19.3 Max Planck (1858–1947)

Max Planck (1858–1947) was able to describe the spectral distribution of the radiation from a blackbody by means of the following formula:

where:

λb

h Planck’s constant = 6.6 × 10 k Boltzmann’s constant = 1.4 × 10 T Absolute temperature (K) of a blackbody.

λ Wavelength (μm).

Blackbody spectral radiant emittance at wavelength λ.

Velocity of light = 3 × 10

m/s

-34

Joule sec.

-23

Joule/K.

Note The factor 10-6is used since spectral emittance in the curves is expressed in Watt/

, μm.

Planck’s formula, when plotted graphically for various temperatures, produces a family of curves. Following any particular Planck curve, the spectral emittance is zero at λ = 0, then increases rapidly to a maximum at a wavelength λ

and after passing it approaches zero

max

again at very long wavelengths. The higher the temperature, the shorter the wavelength at which maximum occurs.

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Figure 19.4 Blackbody spectral radiant emittance according to Planck’s law, plotted for various absolute

temperatures. 1: Spectral radiant emittance (W/cm

× 103(μm)); 2: Wavelength (μm)

19.3.2 Wien’s displacement law

By differentiating Planck’s formula with respect to λ, and finding the maximum, we have:

This is Wien’s formula (after Wilhelm Wien, 1864–1928), which expresses mathematically the common observation that colors vary from red to orange or yellow as the temperature of a thermal radiator increases. The wavelength of the color is the same as the wavelength calculated for λ

. A good approximation of the value of λ

max

for a given blackbody tem-

max

perature is obtained by applying the rule-of-thumb 3 000/T μm. Thus, a very hot star such as Sirius (11 000 K), emitting bluish-white light, radiates with the peak of spectral radiant emittance occurring within the invisible ultraviolet spectrum, at wavelength 0.27 μm.

Figure 19.5 Wilhelm Wien (1864–1928)

The sun (approx. 6 000 K) emits yellow light, peaking at about 0.5 μm in the middle of the visible light spectrum.

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At room temperature (300 K) the peak of radiant emittance lies at 9.7 μm, in the far infrared, while at the temperature of liquid nitrogen (77 K) the maximum of the almost insignificant amount of radiant emittance occurs at 38 μm, in the extreme infrared wavelengths.

Figure 19.6 Planckian curves plotted on semi-log scales from 100 K to 1000 K. The dotted line represents the locus of maximum radiant emittance at each temperature as described by Wien's displacement law. 1: Spectral radiant emittance (W/cm

(μm)); 2: Wavelength (μm).

19.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law

By integrating Planck’s formula from λ = 0 to λ = ∞, we obtain the total radiant emittance (W

) of a blackbody:

This is the Stefan-Boltzmann formula (after Josef Stefan, 1835–1893, and Ludwig Boltz- mann, 1844–1906), which states that the total emissive power of a blackbody is proportional to the fourth power of its absolute temperature. Graphically, W

represents the area

below the Planck curve for a particular temperature. It can be shown that the radiant emittance in the interval λ = 0 to λ

is only 25% of the total, which represents about the

max

amount of the sun’s radiation which lies inside the visible light spectrum.

Figure 19.7 Josef Stefan (1835–1893), and Ludwig Boltzmann (1844–1906)

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Using the Stefan-Boltzmann formula to calculate the power radiated by the human body, at a temperature of 300 K and an external surface area of approx. 2 m

, we obtain 1 kW. This power loss could not be sustained if it were not for the compensating absorption of radiation from surrounding surfaces, at room temperatures which do not vary too drastically from the temperature of the body – or, of course, the addition of clothing.

19.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters

So far, only blackbody radiators and blackbody radiation have been discussed. However, real objects almost never comply with these laws over an extended wavelength region – although they may approach the blackbody behavior in certain spectral intervals. For example, a certain type of white paint may appear perfectly white in the visible light spectrum, but becomes distinctly gray at about 2 μm, and beyond 3 μm it is almost black.

There are three processes which can occur that prevent a real object from acting like a blackbody: a fraction of the incident radiation α may be absorbed, a fraction ρ may be reflected, and a fraction τ may be transmitted. Since all of these factors are more or less wavelength dependent, the subscript λ is used to imply the spectral dependence of their definitions. Thus:

• The spectral absorptance α

= the ratio of the spectral radiant power absorbed by an ob-

ject to that incident upon it.

• The spectral reflectance ρ

= the ratio of the spectral radiant power reflected by an ob-

ject to that incident upon it.

• The spectral transmittance τ

= the ratio of the spectral radiant power transmitted

through an object to that incident upon it.

The sum of these three factors must always add up to the whole at any wavelength, so we have the relation:

For opaque materials τλ= 0 and the relation simplifies to:

Another factor, called the emissivity, is required to describe the fraction ε of the radiant emittance of a blackbody produced by an object at a specific temperature. Thus, we have the definition:

The spectral emissivity ε

= the ratio of the spectral radiant power from an object to that

from a blackbody at the same temperature and wavelength. Expressed mathematically, this can be written as the ratio of the spectral emittance of the

object to that of a blackbody as follows:

Generally speaking, there are three types of radiation source, distinguished by the ways in which the spectral emittance of each varies with wavelength.

• A blackbody, for which ε

• A graybody, for which ε

= ε = 1

= ε = constant less than 1

• A selective radiator, for which ε varies with wavelength According to Kirchhoff’s law, for any material the spectral emissivity and spectral absorp-

tance of a body are equal at any specified temperature and wavelength. That is:

From this we obtain, for an opaque material (since αλ+ ρλ= 1):

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For highly polished materials ελapproaches zero, so that for a perfectly reflecting material (i.e. a perfect mirror) we have:

For a graybody radiator, the Stefan-Boltzmann formula becomes:

This states that the total emissive power of a graybody is the same as a blackbody at the same temperature reduced in proportion to the value of ε from the graybody.

Figure 19.8 Spectral radiant emittance of three types of radiators. 1: Spectral radiant emittance; 2: Wavelength; 3: Blackbody; 4: Selective radiator; 5: Graybody.

Figure 19.9 Spectral emissivity of three types of radiators. 1: Spectral emissivity; 2: Wavelength; 3: Blackbody; 4: Graybody; 5: Selective radiator.

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19.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials

Consider now a non-metallic, semi-transparent body – let us say, in the form of a thick flat plate of plastic material. When the plate is heated, radiation generated within its volume must work its way toward the surfaces through the material in which it is partially absorbed. Moreover, when it arrives at the surface, some of it is reflected back into the interior. The back-reflected radiation is again partially absorbed, but some of it arrives at the other surface, through which most of it escapes; part of it is reflected back again. Although the progressive reflections become weaker and weaker they must all be added up when the total emittance of the plate is sought. When the resulting geometrical series is summed, the effective emissivity of a semi-transparent plate is obtained as:

When the plate becomes opaque this formula is reduced to the single formula:

This last relation is a particularly convenient one, because it is often easier to measure reflectance than to measure emissivity directly.

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The measurement formula

As already mentioned, when viewing an object, the camera receives radiation not only from the object itself. It also collects radiation from the surroundings reflected via the object surface. Both these radiation contributions become attenuated to some extent by the atmosphere in the measurement path. To this comes a third radiation contribution from the atmosphere itself.

This description of the measurement situation, as illustrated in the figure below, is so far a fairly true description of the real conditions. What has been neglected could for instance be sun light scattering in the atmosphere or stray radiation from intense radiation sources outside the field of view. Such disturbances are difficult to quantify, however, in most cases they are fortunately small enough to be neglected. In case they are not negligible, the measurement configuration is likely to be such that the risk for disturbance is obvious, at least to a trained operator. It is then his responsibility to modify the measurement situation to avoid the disturbance e.g. by changing the viewing direction, shielding off intense radiation sources etc.

Accepting the description above, we can use the figure below to derive a formula for the calculation of the object temperature from the calibrated camera output.

Figure 20.1 A schematic representation of the general thermographic measurement situation.1: Surroundings; 2: Object; 3: Atmosphere; 4: Camera

Assume that the received radiation power W from a blackbody source of temperature T

on short distance generates a camera output signal U

source

the power input (power linear camera). We can then write (Equation 1):

or, with simplified notation:

where C is a constant. Should the source be a graybody with emittance ε, the received radiation would conse-

quently be εW We are now ready to write the three collected radiation power terms:

1. Emission from the object = ετW

transmittance of the atmosphere. The object temperature is T

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source

, where ε is the emittance of the object and τ is the

obj

that is proportional to

source

obj

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2. Reflected emission from ambient sources = (1 – ε)τW

tance of the object. The ambient sources have the temperature T It has here been assumed that the temperature T

, where (1 – ε) is the reflec-

refl

is the same for all emitting surfaces

refl

within the halfsphere seen from a point on the object surface. This is of course sometimes a simplification of the true situation. It is, however, a necessary simplification in order to derive a workable formula, and T

can – at least theoretically – be given a val-

refl

ue that represents an efficient temperature of a complex surrounding. Note also that we have assumed that the emittance for the surroundings = 1. This is

correct in accordance with Kirchhoff’s law: All radiation impinging on the surrounding surfaces will eventually be absorbed by the same surfaces. Thus the emittance = 1. (Note though that the latest discussion requires the complete sphere around the object to be considered.)

3. Emission from the atmosphere = (1 – τ)τW

mosphere. The temperature of the atmosphere is T

, where (1 – τ) is the emittance of the at-

atm

The total received radiation power can now be written (Equation 2):

We multiply each term by the constant C of Equation 1 and replace the CW products by the corresponding U according to the same equation, and get (Equation 3):

Solve Equation 3 for U

(Equation 4):

obj

This is the general measurement formula used in all the FLIR Systems thermographic equipment. The voltages of the formula are:

Table 20.1 Voltages

obj

tot

refl

atm

Calculated camera output voltage for a blackbody of temperature T i.e. a voltage that can be directly converted into true requested object temperature.

Measured camera output voltage for the actual case.

Theoretical camera output voltage for a blackbody of temperature T

according to the calibration.

refl

Theoretical camera output voltage for a blackbody of temperature

according to the calibration.

atm

obj

The operator has to supply a number of parameter values for the calculation:

• the object emittance ε,

• the relative humidity,

• T

atm

• object distance (D

obj

)

• the (effective) temperature of the object surroundings, or the reflected ambient temper-

ature T

• the temperature of the atmosphere T

refl

, and

atm

This task could sometimes be a heavy burden for the operator since there are normally no easy ways to find accurate values of emittance and atmospheric transmittance for the

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actual case. The two temperatures are normally less of a problem provided the surroundings do not contain large and intense radiation sources.

A natural question in this connection is: How important is it to know the right values of these parameters? It could though be of interest to get a feeling for this problem already here by looking into some different measurement cases and compare the relative magnitudes of the three radiation terms. This will give indications about when it is important to use correct values of which parameters.

The figures below illustrates the relative magnitudes of the three radiation contributions for three different object temperatures, two emittances, and two spectral ranges: SW and LW. Remaining parameters have the following fixed values:

• τ = 0.88

• T

= +20°C (+68°F)

refl

• T

= +20°C (+68°F)

atm

It is obvious that measurement of low object temperatures are more critical than measuring high temperatures since the ‘disturbing’ radiation sources are relatively much stronger in the first case. Should also the object emittance be low, the situation would be still more difficult.

We have finally to answer a question about the importance of being allowed to use the calibration curve above the highest calibration point, what we call extrapolation. Imagine that we in a certain case measure U

= 4.5 volts. The highest calibration point for the camera

tot

was in the order of 4.1 volts, a value unknown to the operator. Thus, even if the object happened to be a blackbody, i.e. U

obj

= U

, we are actually performing extrapolation of the

tot

calibration curve when converting 4.5 volts into temperature. Let us now assume that the object is not black, it has an emittance of 0.75, and the trans-

mittance is 0.92. We also assume that the two second terms of Equation 4 amount to 0.5 volts together. Computation of U

by means of Equation 4 then results in U

obj

= 4.5 / 0.75

obj

/ 0.92 – 0.5 = 6.0. This is a rather extreme extrapolation, particularly when considering that the video amplifier might limit the output to 5 volts! Note, though, that the application of the calibration curve is a theoretical procedure where no electronic or other limitations exist. We trust that if there had been no signal limitations in the camera, and if it had been calibrated far beyond 5 volts, the resulting curve would have been very much the same as our real curve extrapolated beyond 4.1 volts, provided the calibration algorithm is based on radiation physics, like the FLIR Systems algorithm. Of course there must be a limit to such extrapolations.

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Figure 20.2 Relative magnitudes of radiation sources under varying measurement conditions (SW camera).

1: Object temperature; 2: Emittance; Obj: Object radiation; Refl: Reflected radiation; Atm: atmosphere radiation. Fixed parameters: τ = 0.88; T

= 20°C (+68°F); T

refl

= 20°C (+68°F).

atm

Figure 20.3 Relative magnitudes of radiation sources under varying measurement conditions (LW camera). 1: Object temperature; 2: Emittance; Obj: Object radiation; Refl: Reflected radiation; Atm: atmosphere radiation. Fixed parameters: τ = 0.88; T

= 20°C (+68°F); T

refl

= 20°C (+68°F).

atm

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Emissivity tables

This section presents a compilation of emissivity data from the infrared literature and measurements made by FLIR Systems.

21.1 References

1. Mikaél A. Bramson: Infrared Radiation, A Handbook for Applications, Plenum press, N.

2. William L. Wolfe, George J. Zissis: The Infrared Handbook, Office of Naval Research,

Department of Navy, Washington, D.C.

3. Madding, R. P.: Thermographic Instruments and systems. Madison, Wisconsin: Univer-

sity of Wisconsin – Extension, Department of Engineering and Applied Science.

4. William L. Wolfe: Handbook of Military Infrared Technology, Office of Naval Research,

Department of Navy, Washington, D.C.

5. Jones, Smith, Probert: External thermography of buildings..., Proc. of the Society of

Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, vol.110, Industrial and Civil Applications of Infrared Technology, June 1977 London.

6. Paljak, Pettersson: Thermography of Buildings, Swedish Building Research Institute,

Stockholm 1972.

7. Vlcek, J: Determination of emissivity with imaging radiometers and some emissivities

at λ = 5 µm. Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing.

8. Kern: Evaluation of infrared emission of clouds and ground as measured by weather

satellites, Defence Documentation Center, AD 617 417.

9. Öhman, Claes: Emittansmätningar med AGEMA E-Box. Teknisk rapport, AGEMA

1999. (Emittance measurements using AGEMA E-Box. Technical report, AGEMA

1999.)

10. Matteï, S., Tang-Kwor, E: Emissivity measurements for Nextel Velvet coating 811-21

between –36°C AND 82°C.

11. Lohrengel & Todtenhaupt (1996)

12. ITC Technical publication 32.

13. ITC Technical publication 29.

14. Schuster, Norbert and Kolobrodov, Valentin G. Infrarotthermographie. Berlin: Wiley-

VCH, 2000.

Note The emissivity values in the table below are recorded using a shortwave (SW) camera. The values should be regarded as recommendations only and used with caution.

21.2 Tables

Table 21.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification; 3:

Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference

1 2 3 4 5 6

3M type 35 Vinyl electrical

3M type 88 Black vinyl electri-

3M type Super 33 +

Aluminum anodized sheet 100 T 0.55 2

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tape (several colors)

cal tape

Black vinyl electrical tape

< 80 LW ≈ 0.96 13

< 105 LW ≈ 0.96 13

< 105 MW < 0.96 13

< 80 LW ≈ 0.96 13

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Table 21.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification; 3:

Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Aluminum anodized, black,

dull

Aluminum anodized, black,

70 LW 0.95 9

dull

Aluminum anodized, light

gray, dull

Aluminum anodized, light

70 LW 0.97 9

gray, dull

Aluminum as received, plate 100 T 0.09 4

Aluminum as received, sheet 100 T 0.09 2

Aluminum cast, blast

cleaned

Aluminum cast, blast

70 LW 0.46 9

cleaned

Aluminum dipped in HNO

100 T 0.05 4

plate

Aluminum foil

27 10 µm 0.04 3

27 3 µm 0.09 3

Aluminum oxidized, strongly 50–500 T 0.2–0.3 1

Aluminum polished 50–100 T 0.04–0.06 1

Aluminum polished plate 100 T 0.05 4

Aluminum polished, sheet 100 T 0.05 2

Aluminum rough surface

20–50 T 0.06–0.07 1

Aluminum roughened 27 10 µm 0.18 3

Aluminum roughened 27 3 µm 0.28 3

Aluminum sheet, 4 samples

SW differently scratched

Aluminum sheet, 4 samples

70 LW 0.03–0.06 9 differently scratched

Aluminum vacuum deposited 20 T 0.04 2

Aluminum weathered,

heavily

Aluminum bronze 20 T 0.60 1 Aluminum

powder T 0.28 1

hydroxide

Aluminum oxide activated, powder T 0.46 1

Aluminum oxide pure, powder

T 0.16 1

(alumina)

Asbestos board 20 T 0.96 1 Asbestos fabric T 0.78 1 Asbestos floor tile Asbestos

paper 40–400 T 0.93–0.95 1

0.67 9

0.61 9

0.47 9

0.05–0.08 9

0.83–0.94 5

0.94 7

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Table 21.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification; 3:

Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Asbestos powder T 0.40–0.60 1

Asbestos slate 20 T 0.96 1 Asphalt paving 4 LLW 0.967 8

Brass dull, tarnished 20–350 T 0.22 1

Brass oxidized 100 T 0.61 2 Brass oxidized 70

SW Brass oxidized 70 LW 0.03–0.07 9 Brass oxidized at 600°C

200–600 T 0.59–0.61 1

Brass polished 200 T 0.03 1

Brass polished, highly 100 T 0.03 2

Brass rubbed with 80-

20 T 0.20 2

grit emery

Brass sheet, rolled 20 T 0.06 1

Brass sheet, worked

20 T 0.2 1

with emery

Brick alumina 17 Brick Brick Dinas silica,

common 17

1100 T 0.85 1

glazed, rough

Brick Dinas silica,

1000 T 0.66 1

refractory

Brick Dinas silica, un-

1000 T 0.80 1

glazed, rough

Brick firebrick Brick fireclay

Brick fireclay

Brick

masonry 35

masonry,

1000 T 0.75 1

1200 T 0.59 1

20 T 0.85 1

20 T 0.94 1

plastered

Brick red, common 20 T 0.93 2

Brick red, rough 20 T 0.88–0.93 1

Brick refractory,

1000 T 0.46 1

corundum

Brick refractory,

1000–1300 T 0.38 1

magnesite

Brick refractory, strongly

500–1000 T 0.8–0.9 1

radiating

Brick refractory, weakly

500–1000 T 0.65–0.75 1

radiating

Brick

silica, 95% SiO

Brick sillimanite, 33%

SiO

, 64% Al2O

1230 T 0.66 1

1500 T 0.29 1

0.04–0.09 9

0.68 5

0.86–0.81 5

0.68 5

0.94 7

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Table 21.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification; 3:

Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Brick waterproof

Bronze phosphor bronze 70

Bronze phosphor bronze 70 LW 0.06 9

Bronze polished 50 T 0.1 1

Bronze porous, rough 50–150 T 0.55 1

Bronze powder T 0.76–0.80 1

Carbon Carbon

Carbon graphite powder T 0.97 1

Carbon graphite, filed

Carbon lampblack 20–400 T 0.95–0.97 1

Chipboard

Chromium

Chromium polished 500–1000 T 0.28–0.38 1

Clay fired

Cloth Concrete Concrete dry 36 SW

Concrete rough 17 SW

Concrete

Copper

Copper electrolytic, care-

Copper

Copper oxidized to

Copper

Copper polished,

Copper pure, carefully

Copper

candle soot 20 T 0.95 2 charcoal powder T 0.96 1

surface

untreated 20

polished 50 T 0.10 1

black 20 T 0.98 1

walkway

commercial, burnished

fully polished

electrolytic, polished

molten 1100–1300 T 0.13–0.15 1

oxidized 50 T 0.6–0.7 1

blackness oxidized, black 27 T 0.78 4

oxidized, heavily 20 T 0.78 2

polished 50–100 T 0.02 1

polished 100 T 0.03 2

polished, commercial

mechanical

prepared surface

scraped 27 T 0.07 4

20 T 0.98 2

70 T 0.91 1

20 T 0.92 2

20 T 0.07 1

80 T 0.018 1

–34 T 0.006 4

27 T 0.03 4

22 T 0.015 4

22 T 0.008 4

LLW 0.974 8

T 0.88 1

0.87 5

0.08 9

0.90 6

0.95 7

0.97 5

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Table 21.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification; 3:

Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Copper dioxide

Copper oxide

Ebonite T 0.89 1 Emery

Enamel 20 T 0.9 1 Enamel lacquer 20 T 0.85–0.95 1

Fiber board hard, untreated 20

Fiber board masonite 70 Fiber board masonite 70 LW 0.88 9 Fiber board particle board 70

Fiber board particle board 70 LW 0.89 9

Fiber board porous, untreated 20

Glass pane (float glass)

Gold

Gold polished, carefully

Gold

Granite

Granite rough 21 LLW 0.879 8

Granite rough, 4 different

Gypsum

Ice: See Water Iron and steel cold rolled 70 Iron and steel cold rolled 70 LW 0.09 9 Iron and steel covered with red

Iron and steel electrolytic 100 T 0.05 4

Iron and steel electrolytic 22 T 0.05 4

Iron and steel electrolytic 260 T 0.07 4

Iron and steel electrolytic, care-

Iron and steel freshly worked

Iron and steel ground sheet 950–1100 T 0.55–0.61 1

Iron and steel heavily rusted

Iron and steel hot rolled 130 T 0.60 1 Iron and steel hot rolled 20 T 0.77 1 Iron and steel oxidized 100 T 0.74 4

powder T 0.84 1

red, powder T 0.70 1

coarse 80 T 0.85 1

non-coated 20 LW 0.97 14

polished 130 T 0.018 1

200–600 T 0.02–0.03 1

polished, highly 100 T 0.02 2

polished 20 LLW 0.849 8

samples

70 LW 0.77–0.87 9

samples

20 T 0.8–0.9 1

20 T 0.61–0.85 1

rust

175–225 T 0.05–0.06 1

fully polished

20 T 0.24 1

with emery

20 T 0.69 2

sheet

0.85 6

0.75 9

0.77 9

0.85 6

0.95–0.97 9

0.20 9

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Table 21.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification; 3:

Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Iron and steel oxidized 100 T 0.74 1 Iron and steel oxidized 1227 T 0.89 4 Iron and steel oxidized 125–525 T 0.78–0.82 1 Iron and steel oxidized 200 T 0.79 2 Iron and steel oxidized 200–600 T 0.80 1 Iron and steel oxidized strongly 50 T 0.88 1

Iron and steel oxidized strongly 500 T 0.98 1

Iron and steel polished 100 T 0.07 2

Iron and steel polished 400–1000 T 0.14–0.38 1

Iron and steel polished sheet 750–1050 T 0.52–0.56 1

Iron and steel rolled sheet 50 T 0.56 1 Iron and steel rolled, freshly

Iron and steel rough, plane

Iron and steel rusted red, sheet 22 T 0.69 4

Iron and steel rusted, heavily 17

Iron and steel rusty, red 20 T 0.69 1

Iron and steel shiny oxide layer,

Iron and steel shiny, etched 150 T 0.16 1

Iron and steel wrought, carefully

Iron galvanized heavily oxidized 70

Iron galvanized heavily oxidized 70 LW 0.85 9

Iron galvanized sheet 92 T 0.07 4

Iron galvanized sheet, burnished 30 T 0.23 1

Iron galvanized sheet, oxidized 20 T 0.28 1

Iron tinned sheet 24 T 0.064 4 Iron, cast casting 50 T 0.81 1

Iron, cast ingots 1000 T 0.95 1

Iron, cast liquid 1300 T 0.28 1

Iron, cast machined 800–1000 T 0.60–0.70 1

Iron, cast oxidized 100 T 0.64 2

Iron, cast oxidized 260 T 0.66 4

Iron, cast oxidized 38 T 0.63 4

Iron, cast oxidized 538 T 0.76 4

Iron, cast

Iron, cast polished 200 T 0.21 1

Iron, cast polished 38 T 0.21 4

Iron, cast polished 40 T 0.21 2

surface

sheet,

polished

oxidized at 600°C

20 T 0.24 1

50 T 0.95–0.98 1

20 T 0.82 1

40–250 T 0.28 1

200–600 T 0.64–0.78 1

0.96 5

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Table 21.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification; 3:

Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Iron, cast unworked 900–1100 T 0.87–0.95 1

Krylon Ultra-flat black 1602

Lacquer 3 colors sprayed

Lacquer Aluminum on

Lacquer bakelite 80 T 0.83 1

Lacquer black, dull 40–100 T 0.96–0.98 1

Lacquer black, matte 100 T 0.97 2

Lacquer black, shiny,

Lacquer heat–resistant 100 T 0.92 1

Lacquer white 100 T 0.92 2

Lacquer white 40–100 T 0.8–0.95 1

Lead Lead oxidized, gray 20 T 0.28 1

Lead oxidized, gray 22 T 0.28 4

Lead shiny 250 T 0.08 1

Lead unoxidized,

Lead red 100 T 0.93 4 Lead red, powder 100 T 0.93 1

Leather tanned T 0.75–0.80 1 Lime T 0.3–0.4 1 Magnesium 22 T 0.07 4

Magnesium 260 T 0.13 4

Magnesium 538 T 0.18 4

Magnesium polished 20 T 0.07 2

Magnesium powder

Molybdenum 1500–2200 T 0.19–0.26 1

Molybdenum 600–1000 T 0.08–0.13 1

Molybdenum filament

Mortar 17 Mortar dry 36

Nextel Velvet 81121 Black

Flat black Room tempera-

on Aluminum

rough surface

sprayed on iron

oxidized at 200°C

polished

Flat black –60–150 LW > 0.97 10 and

ture up to 175

70 LW 0.92–0.94 9

20 T 0.4 1

20 T 0.87 1

200 T 0.63 1

100 T 0.05 4

700–2500 T 0.1–0.3 1

LW ≈ 0.96 12

MW ≈ 0.97 12

T 0.86 1

0.50–0.53 9

0.87 5

0.94 7

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Table 21.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification; 3:

Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Nichrome rolled 700 T 0.25 1 Nichrome sandblasted 700 T 0.70 1 Nichrome wire, clean 50 T 0.65 1

Nichrome wire, clean 500–1000 T 0.71–0.79 1

Nichrome wire, oxidized 50–500 T 0.95–0.98 1

Nickel bright matte 122 T 0.041 4

Nickel commercially

Nickel electrolytic 22 T 0.04 4

Nickel electrolytic 260 T 0.07 4

Nickel electrolytic 38 T 0.06 4

Nickel electrolytic 538 T 0.10 4

Nickel electroplated on

Nickel electroplated,

Nickel oxidized 1227 T 0.85 4 Nickel oxidized 200 T 0.37 2 Nickel oxidized 227 T 0.37 4 Nickel oxidized at 600°C Nickel polished 122 T 0.045 4

Nickel wire 200–1000 T 0.1–0.2 1 Nickel oxide 1000–1250 T 0.75–0.86 1 Nickel oxide 500–650 T 0.52–0.59 1 Oil, lubricating 0.025 mm film

Oil, lubricating 0.050 mm film

Oil, lubricating 0.125 mm film

Oil, lubricating film on Ni base: Ni

Oil, lubricating

Paint 8 different colors

Paint Aluminum, various

Paint cadmium yellow T 0.28–0.33 1

pure, polished

iron, polished

iron, unpolished

polished

base only

thick coating 20 T 0.82 2

and qualities

ages

100 T 0.045 1

200–400 T 0.07–0.09 1

22 T 0.045 4

20 T 0.11–0.40 1

22 T 0.11 4

20 T 0.05 2

200–600 T 0.37–0.48 1

20 T 0.27 2

20 T 0.46 2

20 T 0.72 2

20 T 0.05 2

70 LW 0.92–0.94 9

50–100 T 0.27–0.67 1

0.88–0.96 9

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Table 21.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification; 3:

Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Paint chrome green T 0.65–0.70 1

Paint cobalt blue T 0.7–0.8 1 Paint oil 17 Paint oil based, average

Paint oil, black flat

Paint oil, black gloss 20

Paint oil, gray flat

Paint oil, gray gloss 20

Paint oil, various colors 100 T 0.92–0.96 1

Paint plastic, black 20

Paint plastic, white 20

Paper 4 different colors

Paper black T 0.90 1

Paper black, dull T 0.94 1

Paper black, dull 70

Paper black, dull 70 LW 0.89 9

Paper blue, dark T 0.84 1

Paper coated with black

Paper

Paper red T 0.76 1

Paper white 20 T 0.7–0.9 1

Paper white bond 20 T 0.93 2

Paper white, 3 different

Paper yellow T 0.72 1

Plaster 17 Plaster plasterboard,

Plaster rough coat 20 T 0.91 2

Plastic glass fibre lami-

Plastic polyurethane iso-

of 16 colors

lacquer

green

glosses

untreated

nate (printed circ. board)

lation board

100 T 0.94 2

70 LW 0.92–0.94 9

70 LW 0.88–0.90 9

70 LW 0.91 9

70 LW 0.55 9

T 0.93 1

T 0.85 1

0.87 5

0.94 6

0.92 6

0.97 6

0.96 6

0.95 6

0.84 6

0.68–0.74 9

0.86 9

0.76–0.78 9

0.86 5

0.90 6

0.94 9

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Table 21.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification; 3:

Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Plastic polyurethane iso-

Plastic PVC, plastic floor,

Platinum 100 T 0.05 4 Platinum 1000–1500 T 0.14–0.18 1 Platinum 1094 T 0.18 4 Platinum 17 T 0.016 4 Platinum 22 T 0.03 4 Platinum 260 T 0.06 4 Platinum 538 T 0.10 4 Platinum pure, polished 200–600 T 0.05–0.10 1

Platinum ribbon 900–1100 T 0.12–0.17 1 Platinum wire 1400 T 0.18 1 Platinum wire 500–1000 T 0.10–0.16 1 Platinum wire 50–200 T 0.06–0.07 1 Porcelain glazed 20 T 0.92 1

Porcelain white, shiny T 0.70–0.75 1

Rubber hard 20 T 0.95 1 Rubber soft, gray, rough

Sand Sand Sandstone polished 19 LLW 0.909 8

Sandstone

Silver

Silver pure, polished 200–600 T 0.02–0.03 1

Skin Slag

Slag

Slag boiler 200–500 T 0.89–0.78 1

Slag boiler 600–1200 T 0.76–0.70 1

Snow: See Water Soil

Soil saturated with

Stainless steel

Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel sheet, polished 70 SW

lation board

dull, structured

rough 19 LLW 0.935 8

polished 100 T 0.03 2

human 32 T 0.98 2 boiler 0–100 T 0.97–0.93 1

boiler 1400–1800 T 0.69–0.67 1

dry 20 T 0.92 2

water alloy, 8% Ni, 18%

Cr rolled 700 T 0.45 1 sandblasted 700 T 0.70 1

70 LW 0.93 9

20 T 0.95 1

20 T 0.90 2

20 T 0.95 2

500 T 0.35 1

T 0.60 1

0.29 9

0.94 9

0.18 9

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Table 21.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification; 3:

Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Stainless steel

Stainless steel sheet, untreated,

Stainless steel

Stainless steel type 18-8, buffed

Stainless steel type 18-8, oxi-

Stucco rough, lime 10–90 T 0.91 1

Styrofoam insulation 37 SW

Tar T 0.79–0.84 1 Tar

Tile glazed 17

Tin burnished 20–50 T 0.04–0.06 1 Tin tin–plated sheet

Titanium oxidized at 540°C Titanium Titanium oxidized at 540°C Titanium polished 1000 T 0.36 1

Titanium polished 200 T 0.15 1

Titanium polished 500 T 0.20 1

Tungsten 1500–2200 T 0.24–0.31 1

Tungsten 200 T 0.05 1

Tungsten 600–1000 T 0.1–0.16 1

Tungsten filament

Varnish flat Varnish on oak parquet

Varnish on oak parquet

Wallpaper slight pattern, light

Wallpaper slight pattern, red 20

Water distilled 20 T 0.96 2 Water frost crystals

Water ice, covered with

Water ice, smooth 0 T 0.97 1

Water ice, smooth –10 T 0.96 2

Water layer >0.1 mm

sheet, polished 70 LW 0.14 9

somewhat scratched

sheet, untreated, somewhat scratched

dized at 800°C

paper 20 T 0.91–0.93 1

iron

oxidized at 540°C

floor

gray

heavy frost

thick

70 LW 0.28 9

20 T 0.16 2

60 T 0.85 2

100 T 0.07 2

1000 T 0.60 1 200 T 0.40 1 500 T 0.50 1

3300 T 0.39 1

20 70

70 LW 0.90–0.93 9

–10 T 0.98 2

0 T 0.98 1

0–100 T 0.95–0.98 1

0.30 9

0.60 7

0.94 5

0.93 6

0.90 9

0.85 6

0.90 6

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Table 21.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification; 3:

Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Water Water Wood 17 Wood 19 LLW 0.962 8 Wood ground T 0.5–0.7 1

Wood pine, 4 different

Wood planed 20 T 0.8–0.9 1

Wood planed oak 20 T 0.90 2

Wood planed oak 70

Wood planed oak 70 LW 0.88 9

Wood plywood, smooth,

Wood plywood,

Wood white, damp 20 T 0.7–0.8 1

Zinc oxidized at 400°C Zinc oxidized surface Zinc polished 200–300 T 0.04–0.05 1

Zinc sheet 50 T 0.20 1

snow snow –10 T 0.85 2

samples

70 LW 0.81–0.89 9

samples

dry

untreated

400 T 0.11 1 1000–1200 T 0.50–0.60 1

T 0.8 1

0.98 5

0.67–0.75 9

0.77 9

0.82 7

0.83 6

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41997

Flir ETS320 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Disclaimers

1.1 Legal disclaimer

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1.3 Changes to registry

1.4 U.S. Government Regulations

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1.6 Quality assurance

1.7 Patents

1.8 EULA Terms

1.9 EULA Terms

Safety information

Notice to user

3.1 User-to-user forums

3.2 Calibration

3.3 Accuracy

3.4 Disposal of electronic waste

3.5 Training

3.6 Documentation updates

3.7 Important note about this manual

3.8 Note about authoritative versions

Customer help

4.1 General

4.2 Submitting a question

4.3 Downloads

Introduction

5.1 General description

5.2 Benefits

5.3 Key features

Quick start guide

6.1 Procedure

Description

7.1 View from the front

7.1.1 Figure

7.1.2 Explanation

7.2 View from the rear

7.2.1 Figure

7.2.2 Explanation

7.3 USB connector

7.4 Screen elements

7.4.1 Figure

7.4.2 Explanation

Handling the camera unit

8.1 Charging the battery

8.1.1 Charging the battery using the FLIR power supply

8.1.2 Charging the battery using a USB cable connected to a computer

8.2 Turning on and turning off the camera

8.3 Adjusting the position of the camera unit

8.3.1 Figure

8.3.2 Explanation

8.3.3 Procedure

8.4.1 Procedure

Operation

9.1 Saving an image

9.1.1 General

9.1.2 Image capacity

9.1.3 Naming convention

9.1.4 Procedure

9.2 Recalling an image

9.2.1 General

9.2.2 Procedure

9.3 Deleting an image

9.3.1 General

9.3.2 Procedure

9.4 Deleting all images

9.4.1 General

9.4.2 Procedure

9.5 Measuring a temperature using a spotmeter

9.5.1 General

9.5.2 Procedure

9.6.1 General

9.6.2 Procedure

9.7.1 General

9.7.2 Procedure

9.8 Hiding measurement tools

9.8.1 Procedure

9.9 Changing the color palette