User’s manual
FLIR GF7x series
Important note
Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all instructions, warnings, cautions, and legal disclaimers.
Důležitá poznámka
Před použitím zařízení si přečtěte veškeré pokyny, upozornění, varování a vyvázání se ze záruky, ujistěte se, že jim rozumíte, a řiďte
se jimi.
Vigtig meddelelse
Før du betjener enheden, skal du du læse, forstå og følge alle anvisninger, advarsler, sikkerhedsforanstaltninger og
ansvarsfraskrivelser.
Wichtiger Hinweis
Bevor Sie das Gerät in Betrieb nehmen, lesen, verstehen und befolgen Sie unbedingt alle Anweisungen, Warnungen,
Vorsichtshinweise und Haftungsausschlüsse
Σημαντική σημείωση
Πριν από τη λειτουργία της συσκευής, πρέπει να διαβάσετε, να κατανοήσετε και να ακολουθήσετε όλες τις οδηγίες,
προειδοποιήσεις, προφυλάξεις και νομικές αποποιήσεις.
Nota importante
Antes de usar el dispositivo, debe leer, comprender y seguir toda la información sobre instrucciones, advertencias, precauciones y
renuncias de responsabilidad.
Tärkeä huomautus
Ennen laitteen käyttämistä on luettava ja ymmärrettävä kaikki ohjeet, vakavat varoitukset, varoitukset ja lakitiedotteet sekä
noudatettava niitä.
Remarque importante
Avant d'utiliser l'appareil, vous devez lire, comprendre et suivre l'ensemble des instructions, avertissements, mises en garde et
clauses légales de non-responsabilité.
Fontos megjegyzés
Az eszköz használata előtt figyelmesen olvassa el és tartsa be az összes utasítást, figyelmeztetést, óvintézkedést és jogi
nyilatkozatot.
Nota importante
Prima di utilizzare il dispositivo, è importante leggere, capire e seguire tutte le istruzioni, avvertenze, precauzioni ed esclusioni di
responsabilità legali.
重要な注意
デバイスをご使用になる前に、あらゆる指示、警告、注意事項、および免責条項をお読み頂き、その内容を理解して従ってくだ
さい。
중요한 참고 사항
장치를 작동하기 전에 반드시 다음의 사용 설명서와 경고, 주의사항, 법적 책임제한을 읽고 이해하며 따라야 합니다.
Viktig
Før du bruker enheten, må du lese, forstå og følge instruksjoner, advarsler og informasjon om ansvarsfraskrivelse.
Belangrijke opmerking
Zorg ervoor dat u, voordat u het apparaat gaat gebruiken, alle instructies, waarschuwingen en juridische informatie hebt
doorgelezen en begrepen, en dat u deze opvolgt en in acht neemt.
Ważna uwaga
Przed rozpoczęciem korzystania z urządzenia należy koniecznie zapoznać się z wszystkimi instrukcjami, ostrzeżeniami,
przestrogami i uwagami prawnymi. Należy zawsze postępować zgodnie z zaleceniami tam zawartymi.
Nota importante
Antes de utilizar o dispositivo, deverá proceder à leitura e compreensão de todos os avisos, precauções, instruções e isenções de
responsabilidade legal e assegurar-se do seu cumprimento.
Важное примечание
До того, как пользоваться устройством, вам необходимо прочитать и понять все предупреждения, предостережения и
юридические ограничения ответственности и следовать им.
Viktig information
Innan du använder enheten måste du läsa, förstå och följa alla anvisningar, varningar, försiktighetsåtgärder och
ansvarsfriskrivningar.
Önemli not
Cihazı çalıştırmadan önce tüm talimatları, uyarıları, ikazları ve yasal açıklamaları okumalı, anlamalı ve bunlara uymalısınız.
重要注意事项
在操作设备之前，您必须阅读、理解并遵循所有说明、警告、注意事项和法律免责声明。
重要注意事項
操作裝置之前，您務必閱讀、了解並遵循所有說明、警告、注意事項與法律免責聲明。
Table of contents
1 Disclaimers ......................................................................................1
1.1 Legal disclaimer ............... .............. .............. .............. ... ........... 1
1.2 U.S. Government Regulations.. ... .............. .............. .............. ....... 1
1.3 Patents........................... .............. ... ........... ... .............. ...........1
1.4 Quality assurance . ... .............. .............. ............................... ...... 1
1.5 Third-party licenses....... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. . 1
1.6 Usage statistics .............. ... ........... ... ................. .............. .......... 1
1.7 Copyright .... .............. ............................... .............. .............. ... 1
2 Safety information ............................................................................. 2
3 Notice to user ................................................................................... 6
3.1 Calibration..... .............. .............. ... ........... ... .............. .............. . 6
3.2 Accuracy ......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ............ 6
3.3 Disposal of electronic waste .......... ... .............. .............. .............. . 6
3.4 Training ... ... ........... ... ............................... .............. .............. ... 6
3.5 Documentation updates . .............. .............. .............. .............. .... 6
3.6 Important note about this manual...... ............................... ... .......... 6
3.7 Note about authoritative versions.. ................. .............. .............. ... 7
4 Customer help ..................................................................................8
4.1 General .... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ................. ..8
4.2 Submitting a question ... .............. .............. .............. ................. .. 8
4.3 Downloads ............................. .............. .............. ... .............. .... 8
5 Important note about training and applications .....................................9
5.1 General .... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ................. ..9
6 Introduction.................................................................................... 10
6.1 FLIR GF77 ............................. .............. .............. ... ........... ... .. 10
6.1.1 Key features.......... .............. .............. .............. ... ......... 10
6.2 Gas leak example images........ ... ................. .............. .............. . 11
7 Quick start guide ............................................................................. 12
7.1 Starting the camera for the first time ......... ............................... .... 12
7.2 Detecting a gas leak ........ .............. .......................................... 12
7.3 Measuring a temperature.. ... ........... ... ................. .............. ........ 12
8 Register the camera......................................................................... 13
8.1 General .... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ................. 13
8.2 Procedure .......... ............................... .............. ... .............. ..... 13
9 Camera overview............................................................................. 18
9.1 View from the rear ............................................. ... ........... ... ..... 18
9.2 View from the front ... .............. .............. ............................... ... . 19
9.3 View from the bottom ............ .............. ... ........... ... .............. ...... 20
9.4 Lenses .................... ... ........... ... .............. .............. .............. .. 20
9.5 Laser distance meter and laser pointer ....... .............. .............. ... .. 20
9.5.1 General... ............................................. .............. ... ..... 20
9.5.2 Laser transmitter and receiver . ........... ... .............. ............ 21
9.5.3 Difference in position .... .............. .............. ... ........... ... ... 21
9.5.4 Laser warning label...... ... ................. .............. .............. . 22
9.5.5 Laser rules and regulations ....... ... .............. .............. ...... 22
9.6 Viewfinder and display ...... .............. .............. .............. ............. 22
9.7 Screen elements ........ ............................... .............. .............. . 22
9.7.1 General... ............................................. .............. ... ..... 22
9.7.2 Menu system............ ... ........... ... .............. .............. ...... 23
9.7.3 Soft buttons ......... .............. .............. .............. ............. 23
9.7.4 Status icons and indicators.......... ............................... ... . 24
9.7.5 Swipe-down menu........ .............. .............. .............. ... ... 24
9.7.6 Image overlay........ .............. .............. .............. ... ......... 25
9.8 Navigating the menu system............. .............. ... ........... ... .......... 25
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9.8.1 General... ............................................. .............. ... ..... 25
9.8.2 Navigating using the navigation pad .... ... .............. ............ 25
10 Detecting a gas leak......................................................................... 27
10.1 General .... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ................. 27
10.2 Basic steps to gas detection......................... .............. .............. . 27
10.3 Adjusting the camera focus ................................. ... ........... ... ..... 27
10.3.1 Manual focus.... .............. .............. .............. ................. 27
10.3.2 Autofocus .. .............. .............. .............. .............. ......... 27
10.3.3 Continuous autofocus ...................... .............. ... ........... . 27
10.4 Enhancing the image using High Sensitivity Mode (HSM) .............. .. 28
10.4.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 28
10.4.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 28
10.5 Adjusting the temperature scale .............. ............................... .... 28
10.6 Changing the color palettes.......... .............. .............. ... .............. 29
10.7 General instrument check ........ ... ................. .............. .............. . 29
11 Measuring temperatures .................................................................. 30
11.1 General .... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ................. 30
11.2 Achieving a good image ......... ... .............. .............. .............. ..... 30
11.2.1 To keep in mind. .............. .............. .............. ................. 30
11.3 Adjusting the camera focus ................................. ... ........... ... ..... 30
11.3.1 Manual focus.... .............. .............. .............. ................. 30
11.3.2 Autofocus .. .............. .............. .............. .............. ......... 31
11.3.3 Continuous autofocus ...................... .............. ... ........... . 31
11.4 Adjusting the temperature scale .............. ............................... .... 31
11.5 Changing the camera temperature range .. ... ... ........... ... .............. . 31
11.5.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 31
11.5.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 32
11.6 Changing the color palettes.......... .............. .............. ... .............. 32
11.7 Changing the measurement parameters ............ ... ........... ... ......... 32
11.8 Non-uniformity correction (NUC) ........... .............. .............. ......... 32
11.8.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 32
11.8.2 Performing an NUC manually..... .............. .............. ......... 33
11.9 Hiding all overlay .............. .............. ... .............. .............. ......... 33
11.9.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 33
12 Infrared image adjustment................................................................ 34
12.1 General .... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ................. 34
12.2 Example ............ ............................... .............. ... .............. ..... 34
12.3 Manual adjustment by touching the screen .. ........... ... .............. ..... 35
12.3.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 35
12.3.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 35
12.3.3 Auto-adjusting the image in manual mode ............ ... .......... 35
12.3.4 Locking the touch screen ....... .............. .............. ... ......... 36
12.4 Manual adjustment by using the navigation pad .. .............. ............. 36
12.4.1 Manual adjustment modes ....................... .............. ........ 36
12.4.2 Manual adjustment in Level, Span mode ............... ... ......... 36
12.4.3 Manual adjustment in Level, Max, Min mode ...................... 36
13 Color palettes ................................................................................. 38
13.1 General .... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ................. 38
13.2 Changing the color palettes.......... .............. .............. ... .............. 39
14 Image modes .................................................................................. 40
14.1 General .... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ................. 40
14.2 Image examples ............... .............. .............. .............. ............ 40
14.3 Selecting an image mode ... ... .............. .............. .............. ......... 41
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15 Recording modes ............................................................................ 43
15.1 General .... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ................. 43
15.2 Video recording .. ... ........... ... .............. .............. .............. ......... 43
15.2.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 43
15.2.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 43
15.3 Single shot .. .............. ................. ... ........... ... .............. ............ 43
15.3.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 43
15.3.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 43
15.4 Time-lapse .......... .............. .............. .............. ... ........... ... ... .... 44
15.4.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 44
15.4.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 44
16 Working with images........................................................................ 45
16.1 Saving an image ............... .............. ... .............. .............. ......... 45
16.2 Previewing an image ......... .............. ... .............. .............. ......... 45
16.2.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 45
16.2.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 45
16.3 Editing an image ......... ............................... .............. ... ........... . 45
16.3.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 45
16.3.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 46
16.3.3 Related topics ... .............. .............. ... .............. ............. 46
16.4 Annotating images ........... .............. .............. .............. ............. 46
16.4.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 46
16.4.2 Adding a note ....... .............. ... .............. .............. .......... 46
16.4.3 Adding a text comment table... .............. .............. ............ 47
16.4.4 Adding a voice annotation ..... ... .............. .............. .......... 49
16.4.5 Adding a sketch ... .............. .......................................... 50
17 Gallery — video and image archive.................................................... 52
17.1 General .... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ................. 52
17.1.1 Managing folders via soft button ......... .............. .............. . 52
17.2 Opening a saved video clip ...... ... ........... ... ... .............. .............. . 52
17.3 Opening a saved image........... .............. ................. ... ........... ... . 53
17.4 Editing a saved image.. ............................... .............. .............. . 53
17.4.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 53
17.4.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 53
17.4.3 Related topics ... .............. .............. ... .............. ............. 54
17.5 Displaying the image information ... ........... ... .............. ................. 54
17.5.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 54
17.5.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 54
17.6 Creating a new folder................ ... ........... ... .............. .............. .. 54
17.7 Renaming a folder....... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 55
17.8 Changing the active folder ......... .............. .............. .............. ..... 55
17.8.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 55
17.8.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 55
17.9 Moving files between folders ..... ... .............. .............. ................. 55
17.10 Deleting a folder ........... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............. 56
17.11 Deleting a video or image file........................ .............. .............. . 56
17.11.1 General. .............. ... ........... ... .............. .............. .......... 56
17.11.2 Procedure ... ... .............. ................. .............. .............. . 56
17.12 Deleting multiple files ......... ... .............. .............. .............. ......... 57
17.12.1 General. .............. ... ........... ... .............. .............. .......... 57
17.12.2 Procedure ... ... .............. ................. .............. .............. . 57
17.13 Deleting all files ....... .............. .............. ............................... ... . 57
17.13.1 General. .............. ... ........... ... .............. .............. .......... 57
17.13.2 Procedure ... ... .............. ................. .............. .............. . 57
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18 Working with measurement tools ...................................................... 58
18.1 General .... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ................. 58
18.2 Adding/removing measurement tools ... .............. ... ........... ... ........ 58
18.3 Editing user presets.......... .............. .............. .............. ... .......... 58
18.3.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 58
18.3.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 59
18.4 Moving and resizing a measurement tool .......................... ... ........ 59
18.4.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 59
18.4.2 Moving a spot........... ... .............. .............. .............. ...... 59
18.4.3 Moving and resizing a box or circle tool ...... ... .............. ...... 60
18.5 Changing the measurement parameters ............ ... ........... ... ......... 60
18.5.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 60
18.5.2 Types of parameters .. .............. ... .............. .............. ...... 60
18.5.3 Recommended values... .............. .............. .............. ... ... 61
18.5.4 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 61
18.6 Displaying values in the result table.......... ................. ... ........... ... . 63
18.6.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 63
18.6.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 63
18.7 Creating and setting up a difference calculation ......... ... .............. ... 64
18.7.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 64
18.7.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 64
18.8 Setting a measurement alarm ........... .............. ... ........... ... .......... 64
18.8.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 64
18.8.2 Types of alarm ................................ .............. ... ........... . 64
18.8.3 Alarm signals ........... .............. ... .............. .............. ...... 64
18.8.4 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 65
19 Working with color alarms and isotherms ........................................... 67
19.1 General .... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ................. 67
19.2 Color alarms ......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ...... 67
19.2.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 67
19.2.2 Image examples .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 67
19.2.3 Setting up above, below, and interval alarms ... .............. ..... 68
19.2.4 Building isotherms..... .............. ... ........... ... .............. ...... 69
20 Inspection Route ............................................................................. 71
20.1 General .... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ................. 71
20.2 User interface ............ ............................... .............. .............. . 71
20.2.1 Drop-down menu .......... .............. .............. ... ........... ... .. 72
20.2.2 Inspection list .............. .............. ... ........... ... ................. 72
20.3 Performing an inspection ........... .............. .............. ... ........... ... .. 73
20.3.1 Preparation... .............. .............. .............. .............. ... ... 73
20.3.2 Capturing inspection data .... ................. .............. ... ........ 74
20.3.3 Editing inspection point data ..... .............. .............. .......... 75
20.3.4 Saving an image .......... ... .............. .............. ................. 75
20.3.5 Recording a video clip . ... .............. .............. .............. ..... 75
20.3.6 Viewing and editing inspection images........... ... ........... ... .. 75
20.3.7 Inspection list .............. .............. ... ........... ... ................. 76
20.3.8 Adding an inspection point ........ .............. ... ........... ... ...... 76
20.3.9 Transferring inspection results....... .............. .............. ...... 76
20.4 Configuration ............. ... .............. ... ........... ... .............. ............ 76
20.5 Creating an inspection route..... .............. ............................... ... . 77
20.5.1 Creating an inspection route in the camera ......... .............. . 77
20.5.2 Manually editing an XML file . ... ................. .............. ........ 78
21 Handling the camera ........................................................................ 79
21.1 Charging the battery.......................................... .............. ........ 79
21.1.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 79
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21.1.2 Using the stand-alone battery charger to charge the
battery .. .............. .............. ... .............. .............. .......... 79
21.1.3 Using the USB battery charger to charge the battery
when it is inside the camera............. .............. ... .............. 79
21.1.4 Charging the battery using a USB cable connected to a
computer............ ... ........... ... .............. ... .............. ........ 80
21.2 Installing and removing the camera battery ...... .............. .............. . 80
21.2.1 Installing the battery...... .............. ... .............. ................. 80
21.2.2 Removing the battery ........ .............. .............. ... ........... .. 80
21.3 Turning on and turning off the camera..... .............. .............. ......... 81
21.4 Adjusting the infrared camera focus manually ......... .............. ........ 81
21.5 Autofocusing the infrared camera ... .............. .............. .............. .. 82
21.5.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 82
21.5.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 82
21.6 Continuous autofocus ...... .............. ............................... ... ........ 83
21.6.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 83
21.6.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 83
21.7 Zooming an image ........... .............. .............. .............. ... .......... 83
21.8 A note about ergonomics ... .............. ... ........... ... .............. .......... 84
21.8.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .. 84
21.8.2 Figure........ ................. .............. .............. .............. ..... 85
21.9 Adjusting the viewfinder’s dioptric correction (sharpness) ............ ... . 86
21.10 Adjusting the angle of the lens ............... ... ........... ... .............. ..... 87
21.11 Operating the laser distance meter ........... ... ........... ... ................. 87
21.11.1 General. .............. ... ........... ... .............. .............. .......... 87
21.11.2 Procedure ... ... .............. ................. .............. .............. . 88
21.12 Measuring areas ... .............. .............. .............. ... ........... ... ... .... 88
21.12.1 General. .............. ... ........... ... .............. .............. .......... 88
21.12.2 Procedure ... ... .............. ................. .............. .............. . 88
21.13 Connecting external devices and storage media . ... ........... ... .......... 89
21.13.1 General. .............. ... ........... ... .............. .............. .......... 89
21.13.2 Figure .............. ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............. 89
21.13.3 Explanation. ................. .............. .............. .............. ..... 89
21.14 Moving files to a computer . ... .............. .............. .............. .......... 90
21.14.1 General. .............. ... ........... ... .............. .............. .......... 90
21.14.2 Procedure ... ... .............. ................. .............. .............. . 90
21.15 Assigning functions to the programmable buttons .............. ... ......... 90
21.15.1 General. .............. ... ........... ... .............. .............. .......... 90
21.15.2 Procedure ... ... .............. ................. .............. .............. . 92
21.16 Using the camera lamp as a flash .......... ... .............. .............. ...... 92
21.16.1 General. .............. ... ........... ... .............. .............. .......... 92
21.16.2 Procedure ... ... .............. ................. .............. .............. . 92
21.17 Calibrating the compass ....... ... .............. ............................... .... 92
21.17.1 Procedure ... ... .............. ................. .............. .............. . 93
21.18 Changing the camera lenses ...... .............. .............. .............. ... .. 93
21.19 Neck strap....... .............. ... ........... ... ................. .............. ........ 97
21.20 Hand strap ...... .............. ... .............. ................. .............. ........ 97
22 Cleaning the camera ........................................................................ 99
22.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items.......... ... .............. .......... 99
22.1.1 Liquids............... ... ........... ... ................. .............. ........ 99
22.1.2 Equipment. ... ........... ... .............. .............. .............. ...... 99
22.1.3 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 99
22.2 Infrared lens .... .............. .............. ... .............. ... .............. ........ 99
22.2.1 Liquids............... ... ........... ... ................. .............. ........ 99
22.2.2 Equipment. ... ........... ... .............. .............. .............. ...... 99
22.2.3 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. ............ 99
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22.3 Infrared detector ... .............. .............. .............. ... ........... ... ... .. 100
22.3.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. 100
22.3.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. .......... 100
23 Camera settings ............................................................................ 101
23.1 Application options .............. .............. ... ........... ... ................. .. 101
23.2 Connections .............. ............................... .............. ............. 101
23.3 Camera temperature range . .............. ... ........... ... .............. ....... 101
23.4 Save options & storage .. .............. .............. .............. ... ........... 101
23.5 Device settings.. ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ........ 102
24 Configuring Wi-Fi .......................................................................... 105
24.1 General .... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ............... 105
24.2 Setting up a wireless access point ...... .............. .............. .......... 105
24.3 Connecting the camera to a WLAN .... .............. .............. ........... 105
25 Pairing Bluetooth devices............................................................... 106
25.1 General .... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ............... 106
25.2 Procedure .......... ............................... .............. ... .............. ... 106
26 Fetching data from external FLIR meters .......................................... 107
26.1 General .... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ............... 107
26.2 Technical support for external meters ............. ... ........... ... .......... 107
26.3 Procedure .......... ............................... .............. ... .............. ... 107
26.4 Typical moisture measurement and documentation
procedure .......... ............................................. ... ........... ... ... 108
26.4.1 General......... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. 108
26.4.2 Procedure ...... ... ... ........... ... .............. .............. .......... 108
26.5 More information .. ... .............. .............. ............................... .. 108
27 About video and image files............................................................ 109
27.1 General .... ... .............. .............. .............. .............. ............... 109
27.2 File-naming convention ............ ... ........... ... .............. ............... 109
27.2.1 Resetting the image counter ... .............. ... ........... ... ....... 109
27.3 Image files. ... ... ........... ... .............. ........................................ 109
27.4 UltraMax .............. ... .............. .............. .............. .............. .... 110
28 Mechanical drawings ..................................................................... 111
29 CE Declaration of conformity .......................................................... 116
30 About calibration ........................................................................... 118
30.1 Introduction ......... .............. .............. .............. .............. ... ... .. 118
30.2 Definition—what is calibration? .......... .............. .............. .......... 118
30.3 Camera calibration at FLIR Systems .............. .............. ... .......... 118
30.4 The differences between a calibration performed by a user and
that performed directly at FLIR Systems......... ... .............. ........... 119
30.5 Calibration, verification and adjustment......... ... .......................... 119
30.6 Non-uniformity correction...... .............. ... .............. ................. .. 120
30.7 Thermal image adjustment (thermal tuning) ............ .............. ... ... 120
31 About FLIR Systems ...................................................................... 121
31.1 More than just an infrared camera . .............. .............. ............... 122
31.2 Sharing our knowledge .... .............. ............................... ......... 122
31.3 Supporting our customers ... ... .............. .............. .............. ....... 123
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Disclaimers
1.1 Legal disclaimer
For warranty terms, refer to https://www.flir.com/warranty.
1.2 U.S. Government Regulations
This product may be subject to U.S. Export Regulations. Send any inquiries to exportquestions@flir.com.
1.3 Patents
This product is protected by patents, design patents, patents pending, or design patents
pending. Refer to the FLIR Systems’ patent registry:
https://www.flir.com/patentnotices
1.4 Quality assurance
The Quality Management System under which these products are developed and manufactured has been certified in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard.
FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development; therefore we reserve
the right to make changes and improvements on any of the products without prior notice.
1.5 Third-party licenses
Information about third-party licenses is available in the user interface of the product.
1.6 Usage statistics
FLIR Systems reserves the right to gather anonymous usage statistics to help maintain
and improve the quality of our software and services.
1.7 Copyright
© 2020 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 any form 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, be copied, photocopied, reproduced,
translated or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent, in writing, from FLIR systems.
Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of FLIR systems and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, trade names or
company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property
of their respective owners.
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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-GEN.
NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation 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/KDB 447498/RSS-102.
Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information: The radiated output power of the device is far be-
low the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
WARNING
Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
WARNING
Do not point the camera at the face of a person when the continuous autofocus function is on. The camera uses laser distance measurements (that are continuous) for the focus adjustments. The laser beam
can cause eye irritation.
WARNING
Do not point the camera at the face of a person when you use the autofocus function. You can set the
camera to use a laser distance measurement for the focus adjustment. The laser beam can cause eye
irritation.
WARNING
Do not disassemble or do a modification to the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices which, if damage occurs, can cause the battery to become hot, or cause an explosion or an ignition.
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WARNING
If there is a leak from the battery and you get the fluid in your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Flush well with
water and immediately get medical care. The battery fluid can cause injury to your eyes if you do not do
this.
WARNING
Do not continue to charge the battery if it does not become charged in the specified charging time. If
you continue to charge the battery, it can become hot and cause an explosion or ignition. Injury to persons can occur.
WARNING
Only use the correct equipment to remove the electrical power from the battery. If you do not use the
correct equipment, you can decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery. If you do not use
the correct equipment, an incorrect flow of current to the battery can occur. This can cause the battery
to become hot, or cause an explosion. Injury to persons can occur.
WARNING
Make sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and warning labels on containers before you use a liquid. The liquids can be dangerous. Injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Do not point the infrared camera (with or without the lens cover) at strong energy sources, for example,
devices that cause laser radiation, or the sun. This can have an unwanted effect on the accuracy of the
camera. It can also cause damage to the detector in the camera.
CAUTION
Do not use the camera in temperatures more than +50°C (+122°F), unless other information is specified
in the user documentation or technical data. High temperatures can cause damage to the camera.
CAUTION
Do not attach the batteries directly to a car’s cigarette lighter socket, unless FLIR Systems supplies a
specific adapter to connect the batteries to a cigarette lighter socket. Damage to the batteries can
occur.
CAUTION
Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with a metal
object (such as wire). Damage to the batteries can occur.
CAUTION
Do not get water or salt water on the battery, or permit the battery to become wet. Damage to the batteries can occur.
CAUTION
Do not make holes in the battery with objects. Damage to the battery can occur.
CAUTION
Do not hit or cause shocks to the battery. Damage to the battery can occur.
CAUTION
Do not put the batteries in or near a fire, or into direct sunlight. When the battery becomes hot, the builtin safety equipment becomes energized and can stop the battery charging procedure. If the battery becomes hot, damage can occur to the safety equipment and this can cause more heat, damage or ignition of the battery.
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CAUTION
Do not put the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high-temperature locations. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Do not solder directly onto the battery. Damage to the battery can occur.
CAUTION
Do not use the battery if, when you use, charge, or put the battery in storage, there is an unusual smell
from the battery, the battery feels hot, changes color, changes shape, or is in an unusual condition.
Speak with your sales office if one or more of these problems occurs. Damage to the battery and injury
to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Only use a specified battery charger when you charge the battery. Damage to the battery can occur if
you do not do this.
CAUTION
Only use a specified battery for the camera. Damage to the camera and the battery can occur if you do
not do this.
CAUTION
The temperature range through which you can charge the battery is ±0°C to +45°C (+32°F to +113°F),
except for the Korean market where the approved range is +10°C to + 45°C (+50°F to +113°F). If you
charge the battery at temperatures out of this range, it can cause the battery to become hot or to break.
It can also decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery.
CAUTION
The temperature range through which you can remove the electrical power from the battery is -15°C to
+50°C (+5°F to +122°F), unless other information is specified in the user documentation or technical
data. If you operate the battery out of this temperature range, it can decrease the performance or the life
cycle of the battery.
CAUTION
When the battery is worn, apply insulation to the terminals with adhesive tape or equivalent materials
before you discard it. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur if you do not do this.
CAUTION
Remove any water or moisture on the battery before you install it. Damage to the battery can occur if
you do not do this.
CAUTION
Do not apply solvents or equivalent liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Be careful when you clean the infrared lens. The lens has an anti-reflective coating which is easily damaged. Damage to the infrared lens can occur.
CAUTION
Do not use too much force to clean the infrared lens. This can cause damage to the anti-reflective
coating.
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CAUTION
Make sure that the beams from the intensive energy sources do not go into the viewfinder. The beams
can cause damage to the camera. This includes the devices that emit laser radiation, or the sun.
CAUTION
Applicability: Camera with IR lens f = 74 mm (6°)
When you hold the camera, make sure that you support the lens with your hand. The lens is heavy, and
the joint between the optics and camera housing is not strong enough to support the lens.
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 Calibration
Gas detection: no re-calibration recommendation. The ability to detect gases is not influenced by the calibration and will not degrade over time.
Temperature measurement: annual re-calibration recommended. Contact your local
sales office for instructions on where to send the camera.
3.2 Accuracy
For very accurate results, we recommend that you wait 5 minutes after you have started
the camera before measuring a temperature.
3.3 Disposal of electronic waste
Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and substances that may be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment
when waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is not handled correctly.
Equipment marked with the below crossed-out wheeled bin is electrical and electronic
equipment. The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic equipment should not be discarded together with unseparated household waste,
but must be collected separately.
For this purpose all local authorities have established collection schemes under which
residents can dispose waste electrical and electronic equipment at a recycling centre or
other collection points, or WEEE will be collected directly from households. More detailed information is available from the technical administration of the relevant local
authority.
3.4 Training
For training resources and courses, go to http://www.flir.com/support-center/training.
3.5 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
In the download area you will also find the latest releases of manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our historical and obsolete products.
3.6 Important note about this manual
FLIR Systems issues generic manuals that cover several cameras within a model line.
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This means that this manual may contain descriptions and explanations that do not apply
to your particular camera model.
3.7 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
• The camera serial number
• The communication protocol, or method, between the camera and your device (e.g.,
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 examples.
• Technical datasheets.
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Important note about training and applications
5.1 General
Infrared inspection of gas leaks, furnaces, and high-temperature applications—including
infrared image and other data acquisition, analysis, diagnosis, prognosis, and reporting
—is a highly advanced skill. It requires professional knowledge of thermography and its
applications, and is, in some countries, subject to certification and legislation.
Consequently, we strongly recommend that you seek the necessary training before carrying out inspections. Please visit the following site for more information:
http://www.infraredtraining.com
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Introduction
6.1 FLIR GF77
The FLIR GF77 is an uncooled infrared camera that both visualizes gas emissions and
measures temperature accurately to diagnose electrical and mechanical faults. The FLIR
GF77 features multiple swappable lens options, LR and HR which are spectrally filtered
from 7-8.5 and 9.5-12 μm respectively, to visualize gases of interest and are easily interchangeable in the field. You can scan components quickly, focusing on problem areas
and finding small leaks that you might miss with a traditional TVA (Toxic Vapor Analyzer)
or “sniffer”.
Efficient leak detection and repair (LDAR) will help protect the environment while avoiding product losses and ensuring a safer work environment.
The FLIR GF77 is ideal for:
• Industrial plants.
• Renewable energy producers.
• Natural gas power plants.
• Locations along the natural gas supply chain.
• Liquid natural gas (LNG) terminals and storage.
• Power and utility industry for SF6 and CH4 gas.
• Chemical industry for ethylene and other compounds.
• Food and Agriculture industry for ammonia.
• First responder market for all above.
• Temperature measurement inspections for all of the above.
6.1.1 Key features
• Gas-specific spectral filtering
Use the LR lens for visualizing CH4, N2O, C3H8, SO2, R-134a, and R-152a.
Use the HR lens for visualizing SF6, NH3, and C2H4 (ethylene).
• Combined gas and temperature measuring features
Perform your gas leak survey as well as thermography inspection using the same lens
while also choosing the right temperature range for your environment.
• One-touch contrast enhancement
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A quick tap on the screen automatically improves the contrast between the gas and
the background scene.
• Accentuated plume movement
Easily toggle on/off High Sensitivity Mode (HSM) to highlight plume movement for increased gas detectability.
• Award-winning ergonomic design
Based on the FLIR T-series platform, the FLIR GF77 offers a 180° rotating optical
block, vibrant touchscreen LCD, and eyepiece for ease of use in direct sunlight.
• Streamlined reporting features
Organize your findings in the field using the built-in voice annotation, GPS tagging,
customizable work folders, and Wi-Fi connections for video streaming or sharing.
6.2 Gas leak example images
This section contains gas leak example images from various applications.
Note Gas leaks are easier to see in live mode, which is the reason the leaks are indicated with a red dot in the images below.
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Quick start guide
7.1 Starting the camera for the first time
1. Charge the battery for 3 hours using the stand-alone battery charger.
2. Put the battery into the camera battery compartment.
3. Insert a memory card into the card slot.
Note Empty or use a memory card that has not previously been used in another
type of camera. The cameras may organize files differently on the memory card.
There is therefore a risk of losing data if the same memory card is used in different
types of cameras.
4. Push the on/off button
to turn on/off the camera.
7.2 Detecting a gas leak
1. Aim the camera toward the object of interest.
2. Adjust the camera focus.
3. If there is a gas leak, and the gas is one of the gases that the camera can detect, you
will now see the leak on the screen. The leak will resemble a smoke plume emanating
from the point of the leak.
Note To obtain optimal contrast, try to find a suitable background by aiming the
camera toward the object from different angles.
4. To save an image, push the Save button.
5. To record a video clip, do the following:
5.1. Select
5.2. To start recording a video clip, push the Save button.
5.3. To stop recording a video clip, push the Save button again. The recording is
automatically saved.
(Recording mode) > (Video).
7.3 Measuring a temperature
1. Enable temperature measurement functionality: Select (Settings) > Application
options > Gas camera mode > Temperature measurements.
2. Add a spotmeter: Select
3. Aim the camera toward the object. Make sure that the spotmeter is on the point of
interest.
4. Adjust the infrared camera focus. This is very important for a correct temperature
measurement.
5. The spotmeter temperature is displayed on the screen.
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Register the camera
8.1 General
Register your camera to receive an extended warranty and other related benefits.
To register the camera, you must log in using a FLIR Customer Support account. If you
already have an existing FLIR Customer Support account, you can use the same login
credentials. To complete the registration, you must enter a four-digit verification code into
the camera.
8.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Use a computer or other device with internet access and go to the following website:
http://support.flir.com/camreg
This displays the following dialog:
2. To log in with your existing FLIR Customer Support account, do the following:
2.1. Enter your Username and Password.
2.2. Click Log In.
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3. To create a new FLIR Customer Support account, do the following:
3.1. Click Create a New Account.
3.2. Enter the required information and click Create Account.
4. On the camera, select (Settings) >Device settings > Camera information >
Register camera. This displays the following dialog box:
Note The first time you start the camera, the registration dialog box is displayed as
a part of the setup of regional settings.
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5. Select Register and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box with the serial number of the camera.
6. On the computer, enter the serial number of the camera and click Validate.
7. When the serial number is validated, click Continue.
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8. Enter the required information and click Register Product.
9. When the registration is completed, the four-digit code is displayed.
Note
• The code is also sent by e-mail to the address registered with your FLIR Customer
Support account.
• The code is also displayed in your FLIR Customer Support portal under My Stuff >
Products.
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10. On the camera, do the following to enter the code:
• Push the navigation pad up/down to select a digit.
• Push the navigation pad left/right to navigate to the previous/next digit.
• When all digits have been entered, push the navigation pad right to select Submit.
Push the navigation pad to confirm.
11. The camera is now registered and your extended warranty is activated.
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Camera overview
9.1 View from the rear
1. Focus ring.
2. Speaker.
3. Programmable button.
4. Image archive button.
5. Navigation pad with center push.
6. Back button.
7. On/off button.
8. Hand strap.
9. Multi-touch LCD screen.
10. Light sensor.
11. Microphone.
12. Attachment point for the neck strap.
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9.2 View from the front
1. Autofocus button.
2. Save button.
3. Viewfinder.
4. Knob to change the dioptric correction for the viewfinder.
5. Attachment point for the neck strap.
6. Laser receiver.
7. Laser transmitter.
8. Camera lamp (left and right sides).
9. Infrared lens.
10. Digital camera.
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9.3 View from the bottom
1. Laser button.
2. Programmable button.
3. Tripod mount.
4. Cover for the connector compartment.
5. Battery.
9.4 Lenses
The FLIR GF77 has the following lens options: 25° LR (7.0–8.5 μm), 25° HR (9.5–12 μm),
6° LR (7.0–8.5 μm), and 6° LR (9.5–12 μm). The waveband is printed on the front of the
lens and on a colored field inside the lens; red for LR and green for HR.
The 6° lenses cover the digital camera, laser, and camera lamp. For that reason, all functionality that relies on the digital camera, laser, or camera lamp is disabled.
9.5 Laser distance meter and laser pointer
9.5.1 General
The laser distance meter consists of a laser transmitter and a laser receiver. The laser
distance meter determines the distance to a target by measuring the time it takes for a laser pulse to reach the target and return to the laser receiver. This time is converted to a
distance, which is displayed on the screen.
The laser transmitter also works as a laser pointer. When the laser is on, you will see a
laser dot approximately at the target.
WARNING
Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
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Note
• The laser is enabled by a setting. Select
(Settings) > Device settings > Lamp & la-
ser > Enable lamp & laser.
• The symbol
is displayed on the screen when the laser is on.
• The camera can be configured to automatically measure the distance when an image
is saved. Select
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Measure distance. With
this setting, the Object distance parameter (see section 18.5 Changing the measure-
ment parameters, page 60) in the image data is automatically updated with the measured distance when an image is saved. (There is no effect on the Object distance
setting in live mode.)
• If the target reflection is low or if the target is angled from the laser beam, there may
be no return signal, and the distance cannot be measured.
• For large lenses that cover the laser transmitter and receiver, the laser functionality is
disabled.
• The laser distance meter may not be enabled in all markets.
9.5.2 Laser transmitter and receiver
1. Laser receiver.
2. Laser transmitter.
9.5.3 Difference in position
This figure shows the difference in position between the laser transmitter and the optical
center of the infrared lens. The laser transmitter and the optical axis are parallel.
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9.5.4 Laser warning label
A laser warning label with the following information is attached to the camera:
9.5.5 Laser rules and regulations
Wavelength: 650 nm. Maximum output power: 1 mW.
This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant
to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
9.6 Viewfinder and display
By means of a sensor, the camera will register when you look into the viewfinder and
then automatically turn off the display. This behavior can be changed by a setting. Select
(Settings) > Device settings > Display settings > Active display. For more information,
see section 23.5 Device settings, page 102.
9.7 Screen elements
9.7.1 General
1. Result table.
2. Status icons.
3. Temperature measurement tool (e.g., spotmeter).
4. Temperature scale.
5. Menu system button.
1. Applicable to temperature measurement tools.
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9.7.2 Menu system
To display the menu system, push the navigation pad or tap the menu system button
.
1. Recording mode button.
2. Measurement parameters button.
3. Image mode button.
4. Measurement button.
2
5. Color button.
6. Settings button.
7. Main menu.
8. Submenu.
9.7.3 Soft buttons
2
1. Work folder button: Touch to open a menu where you can create new folders and
change the active folder.
2. Lamp button: Touch to turn on/off the camera lamp.
3. Continuous autofocus button: Touch to enable/disable continuous autofocus.
4. Overlay button: Touch to show/hide all camera overlay.
5. Temperature scale button: Touch to switch between the automatic and manual image
adjustment modes.
2. Available when temperature measurement functionality is enabled.
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Note
• Before you can turn on the camera lamp, you need to enable the lamp. Select
(Settings) > Device settings > Lamp & laser > Enable lamp & laser or Enable lamp &
laser + Use lamp as flash.
• Before you can enable continuous autofocus, you need to enable the laser. Select
(Settings) > Device settings > Lamp & laser > Enable lamp & laser or Enable lamp
& laser + Use lamp as flash.
• For large lenses that cover the laser transmitter and receiver, the laser functionality is
disabled. This means that continuous autofocus is not available.
9.7.4 Status icons and indicators
Battery status indicator.
• When the battery status is 20–100%, the indicator is white.
• When the battery is charging, the indicator is
green.
• When the battery status is below 20%, the indicator is red.
The remaining storage capacity is below 100 MB.
A Bluetooth headset is connected.
External infrared window compensation is
enabled.
The laser is on.
9.7.5 Swipe-down menu
To open the swipe-down menu, place your finger at the top of the screen and swipe
down.
1. Battery status indicator.
2. Memory card storage status indicator.
3.
• Wi-Fi button: Touch to enable/disable Wi-Fi. See also section 24 Configuring Wi-
Fi, page 105.
• Bluetooth button: Touch to enable/disable Bluetooth. See also section 25 Pairing
Bluetooth devices, page 106.
• Screen rotation button: Touch to enable/disable screen rotation.
4. Screen brightness slider: Used to control the brightness of the screen.
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9.7.6 Image overlay
The camera saves image information such as date, time, and items related to temperature measurements to the image file. This image information can be viewed in the image
archive. You can also choose to display selected image information items, and also lens
information, as an overlay on the image. All image overlay information displayed on the
live image will also be displayed on saved images in the image archive. For more information, see sections section 23.5 Device settings, page 102 and 11.9 Hiding all overlay,
page 33.
9.8 Navigating the menu system
9.8.1 General
The figure above shows the two ways to navigate the menu system in the camera:
• Using your finger or a stylus pen specially designed for capacitive touch usage to navigate the menu system (left).
• Using the navigation pad to navigate the menu system (right) and the back button
.
You can also use a combination of the two.
In this manual, it is assumed that the navigation pad is used, but most tasks can also be
carried out using your finger or a stylus pen.
9.8.2 Navigating using the navigation pad
You navigate the menu system by using the navigation pad and the back button:
• To display the menu system, push the center of the navigation pad.
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• To navigate in menus, submenus, and dialog boxes, and to change values in dialog
boxes, push the navigation pad up/down or left/right.
• To confirm changes and settings in menus and dialog boxes, push the center of the
navigation pad.
• To leave dialog boxes and to go back in the menu system, push the back button
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10.1 General
Full gas detection functionality, including High Sensitivity Mode (HSM) (see section 10.4
Enhancing the image using High Sensitivity Mode (HSM), page 28), is available when
the camera is set to Gas detection mode.
You can use the camera to also detect gas in Temperature measurements mode. With
this setting, however, High Sensitivity Mode is not available.
Note To enable full gas detection functionality, select
tions > Gas camera mode > Gas detection.
(Settings) > Application op-
10.2 Basic steps to gas detection
• First adjust the focus. If the camera is out of focus, there is a risk of missing a gas leak.
• The key to making the gas visible is enhancing the temperature difference between
the gas cloud and the background. To obtain optimal contrast, try to find a suitable
background by aiming the camera toward the target from different angles.
• Motion of the gas, e.g., caused by wind, makes the gas cloud easier to see.
• Using High Sensitivity Mode (HSM) can improve the detection of gas leaks, especially
when they are small or low in concentration.
• The camera automatically adjusts the temperature scale. Use this mode first, but do
not hesitate to set the scale manually. By centering on the temperatures around the
background of the gas, you can make the gas appear more clearly.
• Selecting a different color palette can make it easier to see the gas cloud.
10.3 Adjusting the camera focus
It is very important to adjust the focus correctly. If the camera is out of focus, there is risk
of missing a gas leak.
10.3.1 Manual focus
You can adjust the focus manually by rotating the focus ring. For more information, see
section 21.4 Adjusting the infrared camera focus manually, page 81.
10.3.2 Autofocus
You can autofocus the infrared camera by pushing the Autofocus button. For more information, see section 21.5 Autofocusing the infrared camera, page 82.
WARNING
When the camera is set to autofocusing with the laser method (Settings > Device settings > Focus > Auto focus >Laser), do not point the camera at the face of a person when you use the autofocus function.
The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
10.3.3 Continuous autofocus
The infrared camera can be set up to perform continuous autofocusing. For more information, see section 21.6 Continuous autofocus, page 83.
WARNING
Do not point the camera at the face of a person when the continuous autofocus function is on. The camera uses laser distance measurements (that are continuous) for the focus adjustments. The laser beam
can cause eye irritation.
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Note For large lenses that cover the laser transmitter and receiver, the laser functional-
ity is disabled. This means that continuous autofocus is not available.
10.4 Enhancing the image using High
Sensitivity Mode (HSM)
10.4.1 General
High Sensitivity Mode (HSM) is an adjustment method specifically designed for gas detection applications. By enhancing the thermal sensitivity of the camera, HSM can improve the detection of gas leaks, especially when they are small or low in concentration.
One feature of HSM mode is to make motion, such as moving gas, more visible in the image. This is achieved by an image-subtraction video-processing technique. This HSM
feature subtracts a percentage of individual pixel signals from frames in the video stream
from subsequent frames, thus enhancing the differences between frames, which makes
a moving gas cloud stand out more clearly in the resulting images.
Note HSM mode is available when the camera is set to the Gas detection mode. Select
(Settings) > Application options > Gas camera mode > Gas detection.
10.4.2 Procedure
To enable High Sensitivity Mode (HSM), do the following:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Select
(Image mode) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
(HSM) and push the navigation pad.
10.5 Adjusting the temperature scale
By default, the camera continuously adjusts the image for the best image presentation.
Use this automatic mode first, but do not hesitate to adjust the temperature scale of the
infrared image manually. For more information, see section 12 Infrared image adjustment,
page 34.
Note Adjustment of the temperature scale is not possible in HSM mode.
To adjust the temperature scale, do the following:
1. Touch the soft button
2. Do one or more of the following:
• To simultaneously change the temperature scale minimum and maximum limits,
place your finger on the screen and move it up/down.
• To change the minimum limit or the maximum limit, do the following:
1. Touch the maximum or minimum temperature that you want to change.
2. Place your finger on the screen and move it up/down to change the value of
the highlighted temperature.
• To enhance the details for a certain point of interest in the image, touch the point
on the screen. The image will be auto-adjusted based on the thermal content of
the area around the touched point.
3. To prevent further unintentional adjustments, you can lock the touch screen.
to enter manual image adjustment mode.
• To lock the screen, touch the
• To unlock the screen, touch the
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10.6 Changing the color palettes
You can change the color palette that the camera uses to display different temperatures.
A different palette can make it easier to see a gas cloud. For more information, see section 13 Color palettes, page 38.
To change the color palette, do the following:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Use the navigation pad to select a different palette.
4. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
(Color) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
10.7 General instrument check
The following general instrument check process ensures that the camera can detect the
intended gas compounds with the same sensitivity as when originally manufactured.
1. Make sure that the camera powers on.
2. Make sure that the camera produces a live infrared image.
3. Make sure that the camera does not report any error messages on startup.
4. Make sure that the camera focuses properly.
5. Make sure that the camera is able to engage HSM mode.
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11.1 General
To measure a temperature, you can use one or more measurement tools, e.g., a spotmeter or a box. For more information, see section 18 Working with measurement tools,
page 58.
By using color alarms (isotherms), temperature anomalies can easily be discovered in
an infrared image. For more information, see section 19 Working with color alarms and
isotherms, page 67.
Note The temperature measurement functionality is enabled by a setting. Select
(Settings) > Application options > Gas camera mode > Temperature measurements.
11.2 Achieving a good image
A good image depends on several different functions and settings, although some functions and settings affect the image more than others.
These are the functions and settings that you need to experiment with:
• Adjusting the infrared camera focus.
• Adjusting the temperature scale.
• Selecting a suitable color palette.
• Changing the measurement parameters.
• Performing a non-uniformity correction (NUC).
• In some situations, you may also want to hide the camera overlay for a better view.
11.2.1 To keep in mind
• A thermal camera has a resolution limit. This depends on the size of the detector, the
lens, and the distance to the target. Use the center of the spot tool as a guide to the
minimum possible object size, and get closer if necessary. Make sure to stay away
from dangerous areas and live electrical components.
• Be careful when holding the camera perpendicular to the target. Be observant of reflections, especially at low emissivities—you, the camera, or the surroundings may become the main source of reflection.
• Select a zone of high emissivity, e.g., an area with a matte surface, to perform a
measurement.
• Blank objects, i.e., those with low emissivities, may appear warm or cold in the camera, because they mainly reflect the environment.
• Avoid direct sunlight on the details that you are inspecting.
• Various types of faults, e.g., those in a building’s construction, may result in the same
type of thermal pattern.
• Correctly analyzing an infrared image requires professional knowledge about the
application.
11.3 Adjusting the camera focus
It is very important to adjust the focus correctly. Incorrect focus adjustment affects how
the image modes work. It also affects the temperature measurement.
11.3.1 Manual focus
You can adjust the focus manually by rotating the focus ring. For more information, see
section 21.4 Adjusting the infrared camera focus manually, page 81.
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11.3.2 Autofocus
You can autofocus the infrared camera by pushing the Autofocus button. For more information, see section 21.5 Autofocusing the infrared camera, page 82.
WARNING
When the camera is set to autofocusing with the laser method (Settings > Device settings > Focus > Auto focus >Laser), do not point the camera at the face of a person when you use the autofocus function.
The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
11.3.3 Continuous autofocus
The infrared camera can be set up to perform continuous autofocusing. For more information, see section 21.6 Continuous autofocus, page 83.
WARNING
Do not point the camera at the face of a person when the continuous autofocus function is on. The camera uses laser distance measurements (that are continuous) for the focus adjustments. The laser beam
can cause eye irritation.
Note For large lenses that cover the laser transmitter and receiver, the laser functionality is disabled. This means that continuous autofocus is not available.
11.4 Adjusting the temperature scale
By default, the camera continuously adjusts the image for the best image presentation.
Use this automatic mode first, but do not hesitate to adjust the temperature scale of the
infrared image manually. For more information, see section 12 Infrared image adjustment,
page 34.
To adjust the temperature scale, do the following:
1. Touch the soft button
2. Do one or more of the following:
• To simultaneously change the temperature scale minimum and maximum limits,
place your finger on the screen and move it up/down.
• To change the minimum or the maximum limit, do the following:
1. Touch the maximum or minimum temperature that you want to change.
2. Place your finger on the screen and move it up/down to change the value of
the highlighted temperature.
• To enhance the details of a certain point of interest in the image, touch that point
on the screen. The image will be auto-adjusted based on the thermal content of
the area around the touched point.
3. To prevent further unintentional adjustments, you can lock the touch screen.
to enter manual image adjustment mode.
• To lock the screen, touch the
• To unlock the screen, touch the
icon.
icon.
11.5 Changing the camera temperature range
11.5.1 General
The camera is calibrated for different temperature ranges. Available temperature range
options are dependent on the camera model.
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For accurate temperature measurements, you must change the Camera temperature
range setting to suit the expected temperature of the object you are inspecting.
Note For more information, see section 30 About calibration, page 118.
11.5.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Select Camera temperature range and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.
4. Select the appropriate temperature range and push the navigation pad.
Note You can also assign the function Switch temperature range to one of the program-
mable buttons
programmable buttons, page 90.
(Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.
. For more information, see section 21.15 Assigning functions to the
11.6 Changing the color palettes
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. For more information, see
section 13 Color palettes, page 38.
To change the color palette, do the following:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Use the navigation pad to select a different palette.
4. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
(Color) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
11.7 Changing the measurement parameters
For accurate measurements, it is important to set the measurement parameters:
• Emissivity.
• Reflected temperature.
• Object distance.
• Atmospheric temperature.
• Relative humidity.
• External IR window compensation.
Emissivity is the most important measurement parameter to set correctly. If the Emissivity
is set to a low value, the Reflected temperature also becomes important. The parameters
Object distance, Atmospheric temperature, and Relative humidity are relevant for longer
distances. The External IR window compensation must be activated if a protective window or external lens is used.
You can set the measurement parameters globally. You can also change the Emissivity,
Reflected temperature, and Object distance parameters locally for a measurement tool.
For more information, see section 18.5 Changing the measurement parameters, page 60.
11.8 Non-uniformity correction (NUC)
11.8.1 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
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other optical and geometrical disturbances
3
. For more information, see section 30 About
calibration, page 118.
An NUC is performed automatically, for example at start-up, when changing a measurement range, 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. You may, for example, want to
perform a manual calibration just before you start recording a video sequence.
11.8.2 Performing an NUC manually
1. To perform a manual NUC, push and hold down the image archive button
for
more than 2 seconds.
Note You can also assign the function Calibrate to the one of the programmable but-
tons. For more information, see section 21.15 Assigning functions to the programmable
buttons, page 90.
11.9 Hiding all overlay
11.9.1 General
The camera overlay consists of overlay graphics and image overlay information. The
overlay graphics include items such as measurement tool symbols, result tables, and
status icons. The image overlay information, which you activate on the Settings menu,
provides additional information such as the date, time, and items related to temperature
measurements. For more information, see section 9.7.6 Image overlay, page 25.
You can hide all camera overlay by touching the soft button
.
Note You can also assign the function Hide image overlay graphics to one of the pro-
grammable buttons. For more information, see section 21.15 Assigning functions to the
programmable buttons, page 90.
3. Definition from the European standard EN 16714-3:2016, Non-destructive Testing—Thermographic Testing—
Part 3: Terms and Definitions.
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12.1 General
An infrared image can be adjusted automatically or manually.
In automatic mode, the camera continuously adjusts the level and span for the best image presentation. The colors are distributed based on the thermal content of the image
(histogram color distribution). The temperature scale to the right of the screen shows the
upper and lower temperatures of the current span.
In manual mode, you can adjust the temperature scale to values close to the temperature
of a specific object in the image. This mode lets you center on the temperatures around
the background of the gas, to make the gas appear more clearly. When measuring temperatures, manual mode will make it possible to detect anomalies and smaller temperature differences in the part of the image of interest. In manual mode, the colors are
distributed evenly from the lowest to the highest temperature (linear color distribution).
You can adjust the image manually by touching the screen or by using the navigation
pad. For more information, see sections 12.3 Manual adjustment by touching the screen,
page 35 and 12.4 Manual adjustment by using the navigation pad, page 36.
• In live mode, touch the soft button
adjustment modes.
• In preview/edit mode, manual image adjustment mode is active.
Note You can also assign image adjustment functions to the programmable buttons.
For more information, see section 21.15 Assigning functions to the programmable but-
tons, page 90.
• Switch between auto and manual: Allows you to switch between automatic and man-
ual image adjustment modes.
• Auto adjust the manual temperature scale: Allows you to perform an automatic adjust-
ment of the image while remaining in manual image adjustment mode.
Note Adjustment of the temperature scale is not possible in HSM mode.
to switch between automatic and manual image
12.2 Example
Here are two infrared images of an isolator in a power line. To make it easier to analyze
the temperature variations in the isolator, the temperature scale in the right image has
been changed to values close to the temperature of the isolator.
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12.3 Manual adjustment by touching the
screen
12.3.1 General
The touch functionality for manual image adjustments is enabled/disabled by a setting.
Select
ing touch > On/Off.
When manual image adjustment mode is active, an adjustment wheel is displayed to the
right of the temperature scale. (Applicable when the manual adjustment by touch functionality is enabled.)
Figure 12.1 Manual adjustment mode active
12.3.2 Procedure
1. In live mode, touch the soft button
2. To simultaneously change the temperature scale minimum and maximum limits,
place your finger on the screen and move it up/down.
3. To change the minimum limit or the maximum limit, do the following:
3.1. Touch the maximum or minimum temperature that you want to change.
3.2. Place your finger on the screen and move it up/down to change the value of
(Settings) > Device settings > User interface options > Manual adjustment us-
to enter manual image adjustment mode.
the highlighted temperature.
12.3.3 Auto-adjusting the image in manual mode
In manual image adjustment mode, you can auto-adjust the image by touching the
screen. The image will be auto-adjusted based on the thermal content of the area around
the touched point. The top and bottom levels in the temperature scale will be set to the
maximum and minimum temperatures in that area. By using the color information only for
the relevant temperatures, you will get more details in your area of interest.
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12.3.4 Locking the touch screen
When you have adjusted the image to levels that allow you to study your area of interest,
you can lock the touch screen to prevent further unintentional adjustments.
To lock the screen, touch the
To unlock the screen, touch the
Note If you switch to automatic image adjustment mode, the screen automatically unlocks and your manual adjustments are lost.
icon to the left of the temperature scale.
icon to the left of the temperature scale.
12.4 Manual adjustment by using the
navigation pad
12.4.1 Manual adjustment modes
There are two different settings for the manual adjustment mode (applicable for the navigation pad only):
• Level, Span: With this setting, you can manually adjust the level and span by using
the navigation pad.
• Level, Max, Min: With this setting, you can manually adjust the level by using the navi-
gation pad. You can also change the upper and lower temperatures individually.
Select the type of manual image adjustment mode under
tings > User interface options > Manual adjustment mode.
12.4.2 Manual adjustment in Level, Span mode
Note This procedure assumes that you have configured the camera for manual image
adjustments in Level, Span mode. Select Settings > Device settings > User interface options > Manual adjustment mode = Level, Span.
(Settings) > Device set-
1. In live mode, touch the soft button
2. Push the navigation pad up/down to increase/decrease the level.
3. Push the navigation pad left/right to increase/decrease the span.
12.4.3 Manual adjustment in Level, Max, Min mode
Note This procedure assumes that you have configured the camera for manual image
adjustments in Level, Max, Min mode. Select Settings > Device settings > User interface
options > Manual adjustment mode = Level, Max, Min.
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1. In live mode, touch the soft button
to enter manual image adjustment mode.
2. To simultaneously change the temperature scale minimum and maximum limits, push
the navigation pad up/down.
3. To change the minimum limit or the maximum limit, do the following:
• Push the navigation pad left/right to select (highlight) the maximum or minimum
temperature.
• Push the navigation pad up/down to change the value of the highlighted
temperature.
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13.1 General
You can change the color palette that the camera uses to display different temperatures.
A different palette can make it easier to see a gas cloud and to analyze an image.
This table explains the different types of color palettes.
Iron Arctic
Rainbow Rainbow high contrast
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Lava
13.2 Changing the color palettes
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Use the navigation pad to select a different palette.
4. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
(Color) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
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14.1 General
The camera can capture both thermal and visual images at the same time. By choosing
the image mode, you select which type of image to display on the screen.
The camera supports the following image modes:
• Thermal: An infrared image is displayed.
• Thermal MSX (Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging): The camera displays an infrared im-
age where the edges of the objects are enhanced with visual image details.
• Picture in picture: An infrared image frame is displayed on top of the visual image.
• Digital camera: The visual image captured by the digital camera is displayed.
• HSM: High Sensitivity Mode (HSM) is an adjustment method specifically designed for
gas detection applications. For more information, see section 10.4 Enhancing the im-
age using High Sensitivity Mode (HSM), page 28.
Note
• For the Thermal MSX, Thermal, and Picture in picture image modes, all thermal and
visual information is stored when an image is saved. This means that you can edit the
image later, in the image archive or in a FLIR Thermography software, and select any
of the image modes.
• For the Digital camera image mode, a digital image with full resolution (5 MP) is stored
when an image is saved. However, no thermal information is stored.
• You can choose to turn off the digital camera. This can, for example, be required in re-
stricted areas. Select
When the digital camera is off, only the image mode Thermal is enabled.
• The Thermal MSX, Thermal, and Picture in picture image modes only work correctly
for calibrated lenses. The lens that ships with the camera is factory calibrated.
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Digital camera = Off.
14.2 Image examples
This table explains the different types of image modes.
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Thermal MSX
Picture in picture
Digital camera
14.3 Selecting an image mode
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
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3. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
•
(Thermal MSX).
•
(Thermal).
•
•
•
(HSM).
(Picture in picture).
(Digital camera).
Note
• If the *.csq video format is selected (Settings > Save options & storage > Video
compression) and the recording mode Video is selected, it will only be possible to
select the image mode Thermal.
• If the digital camera is disabled (Settings > Save options & storage > Digital cam-
era = Off), it will only be possible to select the image mode Thermal.
4. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
5. If Picture in picture mode is selected, you can at this point move and resize the infrared image frame using the touch screen.
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15.1 General
The camera supports the following recording modes:
• Video: Record and save video clips to the memory card.
• Single shot: Save images to the memory card.
• Time-lapse: Program the camera to save images periodically (time-lapse).
15.2 Video recording
15.2.1 General
You can record and save video clips to the memory card.
Note
• The camera can be configured to save video in *.mpg or *.csq format. Select
tings) > Save options & storage > Video compression.
◦ Mpeg (*.mpg): Mpeg recordings cannot be edited after the file has been saved.
◦ Radiometric storage (*csq): A *.csq file supports full radiometry but is only sup-
ported by FLIR Systems software. The file does not include any visual image information. With this setting, it is not possible to record video in HSM mode. Also, only
the image mode Thermal is supported. If any non-supported mode is active when
Video recording mode is selected, the camera will auto-switch to Thermal image
mode.
15.2.2 Procedure
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Select
4. To start a video recording, push the Save button. A counter at the top of the screen
displays the duration of the recording.
5. To stop a video recording, push the Save button. The recording is automatically
saved to the memory card.
(Recording mode) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
(Video) and push the navigation pad.
(Set-
15.3 Single shot
15.3.1 General
You can save images to the memory card.
15.3.2 Procedure
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Select
4. To save an image, push the Save button.
Note Depending on the settings in
lowing may happen:
• A preview image is displayed before the image is saved.
• An annotation tool or the annotation menu is displayed when the image has been
saved.
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(Single shot) and push the navigation pad.
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15.4 Time-lapse
15.4.1 General
You can program the camera to save images periodically (time-lapse).
15.4.2 Procedure
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Select
4. Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box where you can set the save
conditions:
• Save interval: Use the navigation pad to set the time interval between each saved
image.
• Total number of images: Periodic saving will stop when the set number of images
have been saved.
Note If you select “∞,” the camera will keep on saving images until the memory
card is full or until you manually stop the time-lapse.
5. Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.
6. The time interval is displayed at the top of the screen.
7. To start the time-lapse (periodic saving), push the Save button.
8. To manually stop the time-lapse, push the Save button.
9. When the time-lapse is completed, an information screen is displayed. Push any button or touch the screen to return to the live image.
(Recording mode) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
(Time-lapse).
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16.1 Saving an image
Note This procedure assumes that you have set up the camera for single shot record-
ing. Select
1. To save an image, push the Save button.
Note Depending on the settings in
lowing may happen:
• A preview image is displayed before the image is saved.
• An annotation tool or the annotation menu is displayed when the image has been
saved.
(Recording mode) > (Single shot).
(Settings) > Save options & storage, the fol-
16.2 Previewing an image
16.2.1 General
You can preview an image before you save it. This enables you to see if the image contains the information you want before you save it. You can also adjust and edit the image.
Note The camera must be configured to display a preview image before saving. Select
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Preview image before saving = On.
16.2.2 Procedure
1. To preview an image, push the Save button. This displays the preview.
2. Manual image adjustment mode is now active. For image adjustment instructions,
see section 12 Infrared image adjustment, page 34.
3. To edit the image, push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu. For editing
instructions, see section 16.3 Editing an image, page 45.
4. Do one of the following:
• To save the image, push the Save button.
• To exit preview mode without saving, push the back button
.
16.3 Editing an image
16.3.1 General
You can edit an image in preview mode. You can also edit a saved image in the Gallery,
see section 17.4 Editing a saved image, page 53.
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16.3.2 Procedure
1. In Preview mode, push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu.
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select
Note
• In HSM mode, only the color palette can be changed.
• The Measurement parameters and Measurement options are available when the
temperature measurement functionality is enabled. Select
cation options > Gas camera mode > Temperature measurements.
16.3.3 Related topics
• 11.7 Changing the measurement parameters, page 32.
• 14 Image modes, page 40.
• 18 Working with measurement tools, page 58.
• 13 Color palettes, page 38.
• 19 Working with color alarms and isotherms, page 67.
(Cancel) to exit edit mode.
(Measurement parameters) to change the global parameters.
(Image mode) to change the image mode.
(Measurement) to add a measurement tool.
(Color) to change the color palette or set a color alarm.
(Save) to save and exit edit mode.
(Settings) > Appli-
16.4 Annotating images
16.4.1 General
You can save additional information with an infrared image by using annotations. Annotations make reporting and post-processing more efficient by providing essential information about the image, e.g., conditions and information about where an image is taken.
Annotations are added to the image file, and can be viewed and edited in the image archive, and also when moving files from the camera to reporting software on the computer.
• You can set the camera to display annotation tools when an image is saved. Select
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Add annotation after saving.
• You can also add annotations to a saved image in the image archive.
Note This section describes the procedures for adding annotations to a saved image
in the image archive. Adding annotations when saving an image works in a similar way.
16.4.2 Adding a note
16.4.2.1 General
You can add a text note to the image file. Using this feature, you can annotate images by
entering free-form text.
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16.4.2.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Open the image in the image archive.
2. Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.
3. On the top toolbar, select the
4. On the right toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation pad.
5. A soft keyboard is displayed, where you can enter text by touching the screen.
6. When completed, touch Done on the soft keyboard.
16.4.3 Adding a text comment table
16.4.3.1 General
You can save a table with textual information to the image file. This feature is a very efficient way of recording information when you are inspecting a large number of similar objects. The idea behind using a table with textual information is to avoid filling out forms or
inspection protocols manually.
The camera ships with an example text comment table template. You can also create
your own templates. For more information, see section 16.4.3.3 Creating a text comment
table template, page 48.
16.4.3.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Open the image in the image archive.
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2. Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.
3. On the top toolbar, select the
4. On the right toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a
table.
5. (Optional step.) On the top toolbar, do one of the following:
• To clear the content of the current table, select the
icon and push the naviga-
tion pad.
• To select another table template, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
6. For each row in the table, do the following:
• Push the navigation pad. This displays the predefined values.
• Push the navigation pad up/down to select a predefined value. Push the naviga-
tion pad to confirm.
• Instead of selecting a predefined value, you can select the keyboard
icon
and enter other text by touching the screen.
Note Text entered by the keyboard will be saved to the text comment table tem-
plate. Next time you add a text comment table annotation, the entered text will be
displayed as a predefined value.
7. When completed, select Save & Exit at the bottom of the table. Push the navigation
pad to confirm.
16.4.3.3 Creating a text comment table template
16.4.3.3.1 General
You can create a text comment file manually. You can also create a text comment file using a FLIR Thermography software.
16.4.3.3.2 Manually creating a table template
16.4.3.3.2.1 General
A text comment file (*.tcf) is an annotation format that is proprietary to FLIR Systems. It
defines a table structure that can be used to add text table annotations to FLIR images.
You can create text comment files (*.tcf files) and use these files as table templates in
the camera.
The camera ships with an example text comment table file: example_text_comment.tcf.
The file is stored on the memory card in the subfolder \TextTableTemplates. You can
make a copy of the example file and modify it using a text editor such as Microsoft
Notepad.
When creating or modifying a text comment file, keep the following rules in mind:
1. Lines starting with “#” are regarded as comments and will be ignored.
2. Lines that start with “<” and end with “>” are labels and will appear on the left-hand
side of the table.
3. Non-empty lines under a label line are regarded as values and will be displayed as
options to the label above.
4. When you save the file, select UTF-8 encoding. With UTF-8 encoding, the file will
support all languages currently supported by the camera.
5. The template will be updated by the camera if you add or remove values in the text table annotations dialog in the camera. This enables you to modify its content while
you are working with the camera.
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6. The camera will find all text table template files if:
• They are placed on the memory card in the subfolder \TextTableTemplates.
• They have an ASCII filename and the file extension .tcf. (ASCII characters include
a–z, A–Z, 0–9, and basic punctuation, and spaces can be used. The file can contain non-ASCII text, but the filename must be ASCII.)
16.4.3.3.2.2 Example mark-up structure
The file format for the text comment table template is *.tcf. This code sample is an example mark-up structure of such a file, and shows how the mark-up appears in a text editor
such as Notepad.
<Site>
Company A
Company B
<Location>
Substation A
<Object>
Engine
Vent
Vault
Door
<ObjectID>
A1a1
A1b2
A1c3
<Deviation>
Overload
Moisture
Draft
<Remedy>
Replace
Fix
No action
<Severity>
Critical
Non-critical
<Severity>
16.4.4 Adding a voice annotation
16.4.4.1 General
A voice annotation is an audio recording that is saved to the infrared image file. The recording can be played back in the camera, and in image analysis and reporting software
from FLIR Systems.
The voice annotation is recorded using the built-in microphone. You can also use a Bluetooth-enabled headset. For information on how to pair a headset with the camera, see
section 25 Pairing Bluetooth devices, page 106.
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16.4.4.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Open the image in the image archive.
2. Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.
3. On the top toolbar, select the
4. On the right toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation pad.
5. A context menu is displayed.
6. To start a recording, select
7. To stop the recording, select
8. To listen to the recording, select
9. To delete the recording, select
10. When completed, select
(Record) and push the navigation pad.
(Stop) and push the navigation pad.
(Play) and push the navigation pad.
(Delete) and push the navigation pad.
(Done) and push the navigation pad.
16.4.5 Adding a sketch
16.4.5.1 General
You can add a freehand drawing to an infrared image.
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16.4.5.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Open the image in the image archive.
2. Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.
3. On the top toolbar, select the
4. On the right toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation pad.
5. You are now in sketch mode. Draw the sketch by touching the screen.
6. (Optional step.) Push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu. Do one or
more of the following:
• To change the color of the sketch tools, select
(Draw) and push the navigation
pad. Select the color and push the navigation pad.
• To erase, select
(Eraser) and push the navigation pad. Erase parts of the
sketch by touching the screen.
• To add an arrow, circle, or cross, select
(Stamp sketch) and push the navigation pad. Select the type of stamp and push the navigation pad. The stamp is displayed in the center of the screen. You can move the stamp by using the
navigation pad or by touching the screen. When completed, push the navigation
pad.
• To clear, select
• When the sketch is completed, select
(Clear all) and push the navigation pad.
(Save) and push the navigation pad.
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17.1 General
When you save a video clip or an image, the camera stores the video/image file in the image archive on the memory card. You can open and play saved video clips in the image
archive. You can also open an image and, for example, change the color palette, apply
another image mode, and add measurement tools.
In the camera, the image archive is called Gallery. The Gallery can include one or several
folders. New video clips and images will be saved to the active folder, at the top of the
Gallery. You can create new folders, rename a folder, change the active folder, move files
between the folders, and delete folders.
17.1.1 Managing folders via soft button
The soft button
change the active folder.
can be used to open a menu, where you can create new folders and
17.2 Opening a saved video clip
1. Push the image archive button . This displays the Gallery with one or more
folders.
2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. Select the video clip you want to view and push the navigation pad.
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4. To play the video clip, do the following:
4.1. Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.
4.2. On the top toolbar, select the
4.3. To play or pause the video clip, push the navigation pad.
5. To view the previous/next video clip, push the navigation pad left/right.
6. To return to the folder overview, push the back button
7. To return to the Gallery, push the back button
icon and push the navigation pad.
.
again.
17.3 Opening a saved image
1. Push the image archive button . This displays the Gallery with one or more
folders.
2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. Select the image you want to view and push the navigation pad.
4. To display a toolbar at the top of the screen, push the navigation pad. Do one or more
of the following:
• To switch between an infrared image and a visual image, select the
push the navigation pad.
• To edit the image, delete the image, display image information, or add annotations,
select the
5. To view the previous/next image, push the navigation pad left/right.
6. To return to the folder overview, push the back button
icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a menu to the right.
.
icon and
7. To return to the Gallery, push the back button
again.
17.4 Editing a saved image
17.4.1 General
You can edit a saved image. You can also edit an image in preview mode, see section
16.3 Editing an image, page 45.
17.4.2 Procedure
1. Push the image archive button
folders.
2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. Select an image and push the navigation pad.
4. Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.
5. On the top toolbar, select the
6. On the right toolbar, select the
image in edit mode.
7. Manual image adjustment mode is now active. For image adjustment instructions,
see section 12 Infrared image adjustment, page 34.
. This displays the Gallery with one or more
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation pad. This opens the
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8. Push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu.
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select
Note
• For an image saved in HSM mode, only the color palette can be changed.
• The Measurement parameters and Measurement options are available when the
temperature measurement functionality is enabled. Select
cation options > Gas camera mode > Temperature measurements.
17.4.3 Related topics
• 11.7 Changing the measurement parameters, page 32.
• 14 Image modes, page 40.
• 18 Working with measurement tools, page 58.
• 13 Color palettes, page 38.
• 19 Working with color alarms and isotherms, page 67.
(Cancel) to exit edit mode.
(Measurement parameters) to change the global parameters.
(Image mode) to change the image mode.
(Measurement) to add a measurement tool.
(Color) to change the color palette or set a color alarm.
(Save) to save and exit edit mode.
(Settings) > Appli-
17.5 Displaying the image information
17.5.1 General
The image information consists of date, time, and items related to temperature measurements. When you save an image, the image information is saved in the image file and
can be viewed in the image archive (Gallery).
17.5.2 Procedure
1. Push the image archive button
folders.
2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. Select an image and push the navigation pad.
4. Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.
5. On the top toolbar, select the
6. On the right toolbar, select the
the image information.
. This displays the Gallery with one or more
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation pad. This displays
17.6 Creating a new folder
1. Push the image archive button . This displays the Gallery .
2. On the top toolbar, select the
3. A soft keyboard is displayed, where you can enter the name of the folder by touching
the screen.
4. When completed, touch Done on the soft keyboard.
icon and push the navigation pad.
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5. The new folder automatically becomes the active folder and appears at the top of the
Gallery.
Note You can also create a new folder via the soft button
.
17.7 Renaming a folder
You can change the name of the folders in the archive. The active folder cannot be
renamed.
1. Push the image archive button
2. On the top toolbar, select the
3. Select the folder to rename and push the navigation pad.
4. On the right toolbar, select the
5. A soft keyboard is displayed, where you can enter the new name of the folder by
touching the screen.
6. When completed, touch Done on the soft keyboard.
. This displays the Gallery .
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation pad.
17.8 Changing the active folder
17.8.1 General
New video clips and images are saved to the active folder.
17.8.2 Procedure
1. Push the image archive button
. This displays the Gallery .
2. On the top toolbar, select the
3. Select the folder that new video clips and images should be saved to and push the
navigation pad. This marks the selected folder with a tick.
4. On the right toolbar, select the
5. The selected folder is moved to the top of the Gallery.
Note You can also change the active folder via the soft button
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation pad.
.
17.9 Moving files between folders
1. Push the image archive button . This displays the Gallery .
2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. On the top toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
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4. Use the navigation pad to select the image and video items you want to move. You
can also select the items by touching the screen. Selected items are marked with a
tick.
5. On the right toolbar, select the icon and push the navigation pad.
6. Select the destination folder for the selected items and push the navigation pad.
17.10 Deleting a folder
You can delete a folder in the archive. The active folder cannot be deleted.
1. Push the image archive button
2. On the top toolbar, select the
3. Select the folder to delete and push the navigation pad.
4. On the right toolbar, select the
dialog box.
5. To delete the folder, select Delete and push the navigation pad.
. This displays the Gallery .
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a
17.11 Deleting a video or image file
17.11.1 General
You can delete a video or image file from the image archive.
Note When deleting an image file, both images in the image file (thermal and visual)
will be deleted.
17.11.2 Procedure
1. Push the image archive button
2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. Select the video clip or image you want to delete and push the navigation pad.
4. Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.
5. On the top toolbar, select the
6. On the right toolbar, select the
dialog box.
7. To delete the file, select Delete and push the navigation pad.
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17.12 Deleting multiple files
17.12.1 General
You can delete multiple video and image files from the image archive.
17.12.2 Procedure
1. Push the image archive button
2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. On the top toolbar, select the
4. Use the navigation pad to select the video and image items you want to delete. You
can also select the items by touching the screen. Selected items are marked with a
tick.
5. On the right toolbar, select the icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a
dialog box.
6. To delete the selected items, select Delete and push the navigation pad.
. This displays the Gallery .
icon and push the navigation pad.
17.13 Deleting all files
17.13.1 General
You can delete all video and image files from the memory card.
17.13.2 Procedure
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Use the navigation pad to select Save options & storage > Delete all saved files... .
4. Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.
5. To permanently delete all saved files, select Delete and push the navigation pad.
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18.1 General
To measure a temperature, you can use one or more measurement tools, e.g., a spotmeter or a box.
Note The temperature measurement functionality is enabled by a setting. Select
(Settings) > Application options > Gas camera mode > Temperature measurements.
18.2 Adding/removing measurement tools
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select
models.)
• Select
models.)
4. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
(Measurement) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
(No measurements) to remove all tools.
(Center spot) to add a center spot.
(Hot spot) to add a hot spot detection within a box area.
(Cold spot) to add a cold spot detection within a box area.
(User preset 1) to add user preset 1. (Not available in all camera
(User preset 2) to add user preset 2. (Not available in all camera
18.3 Editing user presets
18.3.1 General
A user preset is a measurement tool, or a group of measurement tools, with predefined
characteristics.
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18.3.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Use the navigation pad to select
4. Push and hold the center of the navigation pad. This displays the Edit user preset
menu.
5. Select
submenu.
6. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select
7. Push the navigation pad. This displays the measurement tool on the screen.
8. Push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu, where you can select one or
more of the following actions (depending on the type of tool):
• Remove the tool.
• Resize, move, center, and rotate the tool.
• Set alarms.
• Display maximum, minimum, average, and area values.
• Set local parameters.
(Measurement) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
(User preset 1) or (User preset 2).
(Add measurement) and push the navigation pad. This displays a
(Add spot) to add a spot.
(Add box) to add a box.
(Add circle) to add a circle.
(Add delta) to set up a differential calculation.
• When completed, select
9. When all measurement tools have been added, select
10. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
(Done) and push the navigation pad.
(Save as user preset).
18.4 Moving and resizing a measurement tool
18.4.1 General
You can move and resize a measurement tool.
Note When you select another measurement tool, any changes of position and size of
the current tool will be lost. If you wish to keep the position and size settings, use the user
preset feature, see section 18.3 Editing user presets, page 58.
18.4.2 Moving a spot
Note You can also move the spot by touching the screen.
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with one or more handles.
2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
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3. To move the spot, do the following:
3.1. Select
3.2. Push the navigation pad up/down and left/right to move the spot.
4. To center the spot, select
5. When completed, push the navigation pad and select
6. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
18.4.3 Moving and resizing a box or circle tool
Note You can also move and resize the measurement tool by touching the screen.
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with one or more handles.
2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
3. Select
4. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
• Select
(Move spot) and push the navigation pad.
Center spot and push the navigation pad.
(Done).
(Move/resize) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
(Resize) to change the size of the tool.
• Select
• Select
5. Push the navigation pad up/down and left/right to resize or move the tool.
6. When completed, push the navigation pad and select
7. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
(Move) to move the tool.
(Center box/circle) to center the box or circle tool.
(Done).
18.5 Changing the measurement parameters
18.5.1 General
For accurate measurements, it is important to set the measurement parameters.
Note During normal operation there is typically no need to change the default measurement parameters, see section 18.5.3 Recommended values, page 61.
18.5.2 Types of parameters
The camera can use these measurement parameters:
• External IR window compensation, i.e., the temperature of any protective windows,
external lenses (e.g., the close-up lens), etc., that are set up between the camera and
the object of interest. If no protective window, protective shield, or external lens is
used, this value is irrelevant and should be left inactive.
• Object distance, i.e., the distance between the camera and the object of interest.
Note The camera can be configured to automatically measure the distance when
an image is saved. With this setting, the Object distance parameter in the image data
is automatically updated with the measured distance when an image is saved. (There
is no effect on the Object distance setting in live mode.) For more information, see
section 9.5 Laser distance meter and laser pointer, page 20.
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• Atmospheric temperature, i.e., the temperature of the air between the camera and the
object of interest.
• Relative humidity, i.e., the relative humidity of the air between the camera and the ob-
ject of interest.
• Reflected temperature, which is used when compensating for the radiation from the
surroundings reflected by the object into the camera. This property of the object is
called “reflectivity.”
• Emissivity, i.e., how much radiation an object emits, compared with the radiation of a
theoretical reference object at the same temperature (called a “blackbody”). The opposite of emissivity is reflectivity. The emissivity determines how much of the radiation
originates from the object as opposed to being reflected by it.
Note There is an Emissivity mode setting, which you can use to enter the emissivity
by material instead of by value. Select
(Settings) > Device settings > User inter-
face options > Emissivity mode > Select from materials table.
Emissivity is the most important measurement parameter to set correctly. If the Emissivity
is set to a low value, the Reflected temperature also becomes important. The parameters
Object distance, Atmospheric temperature, and Relative humidity are relevant for longer
distances. The External IR window compensation must be activated if a protective window or external lens is used.
18.5.3 Recommended values
If you are unsure about the values, the following are recommended:
Object distance 1.0 m (3.3 ft.)
Atmospheric temperature 20°C (69°F)
Relative humidity 50%
Reflected temperature 20°C (69°F)
Emissivity 0.95
18.5.4 Procedure
You can set the measurement parameters globally. You can also change the Emissivity,
Reflected temperature, and Object distance parameters locally for a measurement tool.
Local parameters are normally only effective for a fixed setup, where each measurement
tool is set for a specific object of interest. For a general handheld application, the global
parameters are usually sufficient.
Note Emissivity and Reflected temperature are the two most important measurement
parameters to set correctly in the camera.
18.5.4.1 Setting global parameters
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Measurement parameters) and push the navigation pad. This displays a
submenu.
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3. Use the navigation pad to select one or more of the global measurement parameters:
•
(External IR window compensation).
•
(Object distance).
•
(Atmospheric temperature).
•
(Relative humidity).
•
(Reflected temperature).
•
(Emissivity).
4. Push the navigation pad to display a dialog box.
5. Use the navigation pad to change the parameter.
6. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
18.5.4.2 Changing local parameters
You can change the local parameters for a measurement tool.
A P next to the measurement tool on the screen indicates that local parameters have
been activated for the tool.
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with one or more handles.
2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
3. Select
4. Push the navigation pad.
5. Push the navigation pad to activate the use of local parameters.
(Use local parameters).
(icon with unfilled indicator) is displayed.
(icon with filled
indicator) is displayed together with a submenu.
6. Use the navigation pad to select one or more of the local measurement parameters.
7. Push the navigation pad to display a dialog box.
8. Use the navigation pad to change the parameter.
9. Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.
10. When completed, push the navigation pad and select
(Done).
11. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
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Note When you select another measurement tool, the local parameters are reset. If
you wish to keep the local parameter settings, use the user preset feature, see section
18.3 Editing user presets, page 58.
18.6 Displaying values in the result table
18.6.1 General
For the box and circle tools, you can set the camera to display the maximum, minimum,
average, and area values in the result table.
18.6.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with one or more handles.
2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select
4. Push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
5. Use the navigation pad to select one or more of the following:
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select (depending on the tool)
within the measurement tool. Area measurements require that the laser is enabled
(Settings > Device settings > Lamp & laser > Enable lamp & laser). For more information, see section 21.12 Measuring areas, page 88.
• Select
(the hot/cold spots).
6. Push the navigation pad to toggle the function between inactive and active:
(Max) to display the maximum value.
(Min) to display the minimum value.
(Avg) to display the average value.
(Max & min markers) to display the maximum and minimum markers
(Max/Min/Avg).
or (Area) to display the area of an object
• When the icon with the unfilled indicator
• When the icon with the filled indicator
7. When completed, push the navigation pad down to close the submenu.
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8. Select
(Done) and push the navigation pad.
18.7 Creating and setting up a difference
calculation
18.7.1 General
A difference calculation gives the difference between the values of two known measurement results.
18.7.2 Procedure
Note
• You can set up a difference calculation when previewing an image, when defining user
presets, or when editing an image in the archive.
• This procedure assumes that you have previously laid out at least one measurement
tool on the screen.
18.7.2.1 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To set up a difference calculation, do the following:
• If you are defining user presets, select
(Add delta).
(Add measurement) and then select
• If you are editing an image in the archive, select
lect
2. Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box where you can select the measurement tools that you want to use in the difference calculation. You can also select a
fixed-temperature reference.
3. Push the navigation pad. The result of the difference calculation is now displayed on
the screen.
(Add delta).
(Measurement) and then se-
18.8 Setting a measurement alarm
18.8.1 General
You can make the camera trigger an alarm when certain measurement conditions are
met.
18.8.2 Types of alarm
You can choose between the following alarm types:
• Above: Triggers an alarm when the temperature is above the preset alarm
temperature.
• Below: Triggers an alarm when the temperature is below the preset alarm
temperature.
18.8.3 Alarm signals
When an alarm is set, the symbol
When an alarm is triggered, the value in the result table is displayed in red (above alarm)
or blue (below alarm) and the symbol
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You can also set an audible alarm (there will be a “beep” when the alarm is triggered).
18.8.4 Procedure
There are different procedures for setting up an alarm for a spot, for a box or circle, and
for a difference calculation.
18.8.4.1 Setting up an alarm for a spot
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the spot, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with a
frame.
2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
3. Select
(Set alarm on spot) and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog
box.
4. In the dialog box, you can define the settings for the alarm.
• Alarm condition: The condition that triggers the alarm. Applicable values are
Above, Below, or Off.
• Alarm limit: The temperature value that will be the critical condition when an alarm
is triggered or not.
• Alarm sound: Applicable values are Beep or No sound.
5. Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.
18.8.4.2 Setting up an alarm for a box or circle
Note This procedure assumes that you have previously set the camera to display at
least one value (maximum, minimum, or average) in the result table. For more information, see section 18.6 Displaying values in the result table, page 63.
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with one or more handles.
2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
3. Select
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4. In the dialog box, you can define the settings for the alarm.
• Alarm condition: The condition that triggers the alarm. Applicable values are
Above, Below, or Off.
• Select measurement: Applicable settings are the values you have previously de-
fined (Max, Min, and/or Avg).
• Alarm limit: The temperature value that will be the critical condition when an alarm
is triggered or not.
• Alarm sound: Applicable values are Beep or No sound.
5. Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.
18.8.4.3 Setting up an alarm for a difference calculation
Note
• You can set up an alarm for a difference calculation when defining user presets, or
when editing an image in the archive.
• This procedure assumes that you have previously set up a difference calculation.
Follow this procedure:
1. To set up an alarm for a difference calculation, do the following:
• If you are defining user presets, select
• If you are editing an image in the archive, select
2. Select
(Select) and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.
(Add measurement).
(Measurement).
3. Select Delta and push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu.
4. Select
(Set alarm on delta) and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog
box.
5. In the dialog box, you can define the settings for the alarm.
• Alarm condition: The condition that triggers the alarm. Applicable values are
Above, Below, or Off.
• Alarm limit: The temperature value that will be the critical condition when an alarm
is triggered or not.
• Alarm sound: Applicable values are Beep or No sound.
6. Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.
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Working with color alarms and isotherms
19.1 General
Color alarms and isotherms are functions applicable to temperature measurements.
The temperature measurement functionality is enabled by a setting. Select
tings) > Application options > Gas camera mode > Temperature measurements.
(Set-
19.2 Color alarms
19.2.1 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, below, or between the set temperature levels. The camera also features isotherm
types that are specific to the building trade: condensation and insulation alarms.
You can make the camera trigger the following types of color alarms:
• Above alarm: This will apply a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature above
the specified temperature level.
• Below alarm: This will apply a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature below
the specified temperature level.
• Interval alarm: This will apply a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature be-
tween two specified temperature levels.
• Condensation alarm: Triggers when the camera detects a surface where the relative
humidity exceeds a preset value.
• Insulation alarm: Triggers when there is an insulation deficiency in a wall.
19.2.2 Image examples
This table explains the different color alarms (isotherms).
Color alarm
Above alarm
Image
Below alarm
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Color alarm
Interval alarm
Condensation alarm
Insulation alarm
Image
19.2.3 Setting up above, below, and interval alarms
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Color) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
•
(Above alarm).
•
(Below alarm).
•
(Interval alarm).
4. Push the navigation pad. The threshold temperature is displayed at the top of the
screen.
5. To change the threshold temperature, do the following:
• For the Interval alarm, push the navigation pad left/right to select the low/high-tem-
perature value.
• Push the navigation pad up/down to change the threshold temperature.
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19.2.4 Building isotherms
Note The Condensation and Insulation alarms are not supported by all camera models.
19.2.4.1 About the Condensation alarm
To detect areas with potential moisture problems, you can use the Condensation alarm.
You can set the relative humidity above which the isotherm will colorize the image.
19.2.4.2 About the Insulation alarm
The Insulation alarm can detect areas where there may be an insulation deficiency in the
building. It will trigger when the insulation level (which is called the thermal index in the
camera) falls below a preset value of the energy leakage through a wall.
Different building codes recommend different values for the insulation level, but typical
values are 60–80% for new buildings. Refer to your national building code for
recommendations.
19.2.4.3 Setting up condensation and insulation alarms
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Color) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
•
(Condensation alarm).
•
(Insulation alarm).
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4. Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box where you can define the settings
for the alarm.
For the Condensation alarm, the following parameters can be set:
• Atmospheric temperature: The current atmospheric temperature.
• Relative humidity: The current relative humidity.
• Relative humidity limit: The relative humidity level at which you want the alarm to
be triggered. A relative humidity of 100% means that water vapor condenses from
the air as liquid water (= dewpoint). A relative humidity of about 70% or above can
cause mold.
For the Insulation alarm, the following parameters can be set:
• Indoor temperature: The current indoor temperature.
• Outdoor temperature: The current outdoor temperature.
• Thermal index: The insulation level (an integer between 0 and 100).
5. Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.
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Inspection Route
The Inspection Route function is available as a camera software option.
20.1 General
FLIR Inspection Route is a solution that streamlines thermal inspections and simplifies
data collection and reporting. The solution includes the Inspection Route camera option
as well as FLIR software support for preparation and post-processing.
With the Inspection Route function, the camera guides the operator along a predefined
route of inspection points, where images and data are collected in a structured manner.
FLIR Inspection Route speeds up post-processing and reporting by ensuring that nothing
is missed and that all inspection results are organized right from the start.
The inspection work flow is defined by an inspection route file, with a high degree of flexibility. It is possible to configure an automated work flow, where the camera automatically
sets the status and steps to the next inspection point when an image is saved. The operator can also manually select the status, add comments, and add more images and
videos.
The inspection route work flow typically involves the following steps:
1. Prepare the inspection route file, using one of the following methods:
• FLIR thermography software that has inspection route support.
• Your own solution. The FLIR Thermal SDK can be used to build your own export/
import software or to interface your existing asset management system.
• Create a file in the camera.
• Manually edit a file.
2. Put the inspection route file prepared as above onto a memory card.
3. Insert the memory card into a camera that has the Inspection Route option.
4. Perform the inspection using the camera.
5. Insert the memory card into a computer and import the results into FLIR thermography software or your own image management and reporting system.
20.2 User interface
The Inspection Route overlay consists of the following parts:
• Back arrow
Tap to go to the previous inspection point.
• Current point indicator
◦ Displays the name of the current inspection point.
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◦ Displays an image icon if there is an image saved for the inspection point.
◦ Displays the status of the inspection point.
• Next arrow
Tap to go to the next inspection point.
• Document icon
This icon is displayed if there is a description and/or comment available for the inspection point. A description comes from the inspection route file and can, for example, include instructions or reminders for the inspection point. Comments are text notes
added during the inspection. Tap the icon to display the description and/or comment.
20.2.1 Drop-down menu
To display the drop-down menu, tap the current point indicator.
In the drop-down menu it is possible to:
• Set the status of the current inspection point.
• View the filenames of images and videos saved for this inspection point.
• Add comments for the current inspection point.
• Open the inspection list, see section 20.2.2 Inspection list.
20.2.2 Inspection list
The inspection list gives an overview of the routes and their progress. It also allows editing of the inspection route.
The contents of the inspection list are defined by the inspection route file. The route
structure and names come from the file.
To open the inspection list, tap the current point indicator and then tap Inspection list.
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Figure 20.1
Figure 20.1 shows an example of the inspection list:
• The first inspection route is completed and locked, which is indicated by the check
mark to the right.
• The second inspection route has started. It includes a total of 91 inspection points,
and one of them has been inspected. The second inspection route includes the current inspection point in live view, which is indicated by the check mark to the left.
To display the next level in the inspection route structure, tap an item in the list.
Figure 20.2
Figure 20.2 shows an example of a level with inspection points:
• The first inspection point has one or more images and the status is set to “green.”
• The second inspection point is the current inspection point in live view, which is indi-
cated by the check mark to the left.
20.3 Performing an inspection
20.3.1 Preparation
Note This procedure assumes that an inspection route file has been created. For more
information, see section 20.5 Creating an inspection route.
1. Add the inspection route file to the root folder on the memory card.
2. Insert the memory card into the camera.
3. Start the camera.
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4. Activate the Inspection Route function by selecting
(Settings) > Save options &
storage > Inspection route > On.
5. The camera is now ready.
20.3.2 Capturing inspection data
Once the camera is prepared, the inspection can start.
Note You can turn off the camera in the middle of an inspection. The camera will always save all data. When the camera is turned on again, it will display the first uncompleted inspection point.
1. The current point indicator displays which inspection point to inspect.
2. To view a description of the inspection point, e.g., instructions or reminders, tap the
document icon.
Note The document icon is only displayed if there is a description and/or comment
available for the inspection point.
3. When you are at the inspection point, take an image. The camera automatically
saves the image and sets the default status.
Note The default status is defined by the inspection route file. It is possible to
change the default status in the camera, see section 20.4 Configuration.
4. To edit the inspection point data, tap the current point indicator. This displays a dropdown menu where you can do the following:
• Set the status of the inspection point, see section 20.3.3.1 Setting the status.
• Delete the image, see section 20.3.3.2 Deleting an image.
• Add a comment, see section 20.3.3.3 Adding a comment.
Note Make sure the current point indicator displays the inspection point you want to
edit. If not, use the back or next arrow.
5. Tap the next arrow to continue to the next inspection point.
Note The camera can be configured to automatically continue to the next inspec-
tion point after saving an image, see section 20.4 Configuration.
6. When you have completed the last inspection point in the route, a dialog box is
displayed.
• To lock the inspection, select Lock.
• If you want to make any additional changes to the inspection, select Cancel. You
make the changes from the inspection list, see section 20.3.7 Inspection list.
7. Continue the inspection until you have completed all inspection points in all routes.
You can at any point open the inspection list to see an overview of the routes and
their progress, see section 20.3.7 Inspection list.
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8. When you have completed the inspection, transfer the inspection results to a computer for post-processing. For more information, see section 20.3.9 Transferring in-
spection results.
20.3.3 Editing inspection point data
You can edit the data for the inspection point displayed by the current point indicator.
To go to another inspection point, use the back or next arrow or select the inspection
point from the inspection list, see section 20.3.7 Inspection list.
20.3.3.1 Setting the status
1. Tap the current point indicator. This displays a drop-down menu.
2. Tap the status you want to set. The set status is indicated by a check mark in the
menu and by a color in the current point indicator.
Note
• The available statuses are defined by the inspection route file.
• Depending on the inspection route configuration (see section 20.4 Configuration), it
may be necessary to take an image before a status can be set.
20.3.3.2 Deleting an image
1. Tap the current point indicator. This displays a drop-down menu.
2. Tap
to delete the image. This displays a dialog box.
3. To delete the image, tap Delete.
20.3.3.3 Adding a comment
1. Tap the current point indicator. This displays a drop-down menu.
2. Tap Add comment. This displays a soft keyboard.
3. Enter text by touching the screen.
4. When completed, tap Done.
5. The comment is displayed in the drop-down menu. You can also see the comment by
tapping the document icon.
20.3.4 Saving an image
When you take an image, the camera automatically saves it to the memory card. The image is stored in a folder with the name of the current inspection route.
You can take and save multiple images of the inspection point.
Note For every new image, make sure that the current point indicator displays the inspection point you want to add the image to. If not, use the back or next arrow or select
the inspection point from the inspection list, see section 20.3.7 Inspection list.
20.3.5 Recording a video clip
You can record and save video clips of the inspection point. For more information, see
section .
Note Make sure that the current point indicator displays the inspection point you want
to add the video to. If not, use the back or next arrow or select the inspection point from
the inspection list, see section 20.3.7 Inspection list.
20.3.6 Viewing and editing inspection images
You can view and edit the inspection images in the image archive. For more information,
see sections and 16.3 Editing an image.
Note It is not possible to edit the inspection point data in the image archive. To edit the
inspection point data, see section 20.3.3 Editing inspection point data.
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20.3.7 Inspection list
In the inspection list, you can see the progress of the inspection routes and review the inspection point results.
To see the progress and review the results, do the following:
1. Tap the current point indicator. This displays a drop-down menu.
2. Tap Inspection list. This displays a list with all inspection routes and their progress.
3. Tap an item in the list to display the next level in the inspection route structure.
4. When you reach a level with inspection points, you can see their status and if they
have any images associated.
5. To make changes to an inspection point, tap the inspection point in the list. This takes
you to the live view for that inspection point.
Note You can only make changes to inspection points in unlocked inspection
routes.
20.3.8 Adding an inspection point
If the need for another inspection point arises during the inspection, you can add the inspection point directly in the camera. The new inspection point will be added to the inspection route file and the inspection data you capture for the new inspection point will
be saved together with the results from the other inspection points in the route.
To add an inspection point, do the following:
1. Tap the current point indicator. This displays a drop-down menu.
2. Tap Inspection list. This displays a list with all inspection routes.
3. In the list, tap the inspection route where you want to add the inspection point. This
displays the next level in the route structure.
4. Continue to tap an item in the list until you reach the level where you want to add the
inspection point.
5. Tap Edit to enter edit mode.
6. Tap the
7. Enter the name of the new inspection point.
8. Select to add the new item as an inspection point.
9. Tap Done to exit edit mode.
20.3.9 Transferring inspection results
The inspection results are stored on the memory card:
• The inspection route file includes the data for all inspection points.
• In the DCIM folder, there is a folder for each inspection route that includes the images.
You must transfer both the inspection route file and the image folders to the computer
where the post-processing will be performed.
Note When you have transferred the inspection route file and safely stored it on the
computer, you may want to remove or replace the file. If this is not done, the camera will
continue from the first uncompleted inspection point in the previous inspection when you
insert the memory card and start an inspection.
icon on an item. The new inspection point will be added below this item.
20.4 Configuration
The behavior of the camera during the inspection route is controlled via settings in the inspection route file. It is possible to override these settings in the camera.
The camera behavior settings can be configured via the Settings menu. Select
tings) > Save options & storage > Inspection route > Configure.
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Configure menu:
• Follow Inspection route: Select the check box to use the configuration from the in-
spection route file. Deselect the check box to make it possible to override the settings
in the inspection route file.
• Auto next: This setting defines if the camera after saving an image automatically will
set the default status and step to the next inspection point. If most inspection points
will have the default status, you will save inspection time by selecting the check box. If
you often want to set the status or add comments to the inspection points, it may be
more convenient to deselect the check box.
• Default status: This submenu is used to select the status to be set when an image is
saved. The options in the submenu come from the inspection route file.
• Require image: This setting defines if the operator must save an image before it is
possible to set the status of an inspection point.
• Delete empty inspection points: This setting defines if all empty inspection points (no
image and no status) will be removed from the inspection route file when the operator
locks an inspection.
20.5 Creating an inspection route
The inspection route is defined by an XML file. The inspection route XML file specifies
the route structure, consisting of multiple levels of nodes (sites/assets) and inspection
points.
The inspection route file also defines the available statuses and the configuration of the
camera behavior.
The inspection route file can be created using one of the following methods:
• FLIR thermography software that has inspection route support.
• Your own solution. The FLIR Thermal SDK can be used to build your own export/im-
port software or to interface your existing asset management system.
• Create a file in the camera.
• Manually edit an XML file.
20.5.1 Creating an inspection route in the camera
1. Make sure that there is no inspection route XML file on the memory card.
2. Select
Create an empty Inspection route.
This places a basic XML file on the memory card.
3. In live mode, tap the current point indicator. This displays a drop-down menu.
4. Tap Inspection list. This displays a list with a node placeholder.
5. Tap Edit to enter edit mode.
6. In edit mode, use the following buttons to build the inspection route:
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Inspection route > Getting started >
• Tap
new item and select if the new item is a node or an inspection point.
• Tap
• Tap
dependents.
7. Tap Done to exit edit mode.
8. To make changes to the camera behavior configuration, see section 20.4
Configuration.
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to delete the selected item and all of its dependents.
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9. When the inspection route is completed, make sure to copy the XML file on the memory card to a computer for future use. When you start an inspection in the camera,
the inspection data will be written to the XML file on the memory card.
20.5.2 Manually editing an XML file
An example or empty XML file can be created on the memory card in the camera. This
file can be used as a basis when manually editing an XML file.
1. Make sure that there is no inspection route XML file on the memory card.
2. Select
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Inspection route > Getting started.
3. Select one of the following:
• Create an example Inspection route: This creates an example XML file with a mul-
ti-level structure on the memory card.
• Create an empty Inspection route: This creates a basic XML file on the memory
card.
4. Transfer the example XML file to a computer for editing.
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Handling the camera
21.1 Charging the battery
21.1.1 General
• Before starting the camera for the first time, charge the battery for 3 hours using the
stand-alone battery charger.
• Select a mains socket that is near the equipment and easily accessible.
21.1.2 Using the stand-alone battery charger to charge the battery
21.1.2.1 Stand-alone battery charger LED indicator
Type of signal Explanation
The white LED flashes. The battery is being charged.
The white LED glows continuously. The battery is fully charged.
21.1.2.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Put one or two batteries in the battery charger.
2. Connect the power supply cable plug to the connector on the battery charger.
3. Connect the power supply mains-electricity plug to a mains socket.
4. When the white LED on the battery charger glows continuously, the batteries are fully
charged.
5. It is good practice to disconnect the stand-alone battery charger from the mains
socket when the batteries are fully charged.
21.1.3 Using the USB battery charger to charge the battery when it is inside the
camera
Follow this procedure:
1. Put the battery into the battery compartment of the camera.
2. Connect the USB battery charger to a mains socket.
3. Open the cover for the connector compartment at the bottom of the camera.
4. Connect the USB connector of the USB battery charger to the USB-C connector in
the connector bay of the camera.
5. To check the status of the battery charging, do one of the following:
• If the camera is turned on: Place your finger at the top of the screen and swipe
down. The battery status is displayed on the swipe-down menu.
• If the camera is turned off: The battery charging indicator is temporarily displayed
on the screen.
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6. It is good practice to disconnect the USB battery charger from the mains socket when
the battery is fully charged.
Note When closing the cover for the connector compartment, firmly press along the
edges of the cover to make sure that it closes tightly.
21.1.4 Charging the battery using a USB cable connected to a computer
Follow this procedure:
1. Open the cover for the connector compartment at the bottom of the camera.
2. Connect a USB cable to the USB-C connector in the connector bay. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer.
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 USB battery charger or the stand-alone battery charger. If the
camera is on, it may use more power than the computer provides.
• When closing the cover for the connector compartment, firmly press along the edges
of the cover to make sure that it closes tightly.
21.2 Installing and removing the camera
battery
21.2.1 Installing the battery
Note Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any water or moisture on the battery before you
install it.
21.2.1.1 Procedure
1. Push the battery into the battery compartment. The battery makes a click when it
locks in place.
21.2.2 Removing the battery
Note Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any water or moisture on the camera before you
remove the battery.
1. Turn off the camera.
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2. Push the two release buttons and remove the battery from the camera.
21.3 Turning on and turning off the camera
• To turn on the camera, push the on/off button .
• To turn off the camera, push and hold the on/off button
Note Do not remove the battery to turn off the camera.
for more than 0.5 second.
21.4 Adjusting the infrared camera focus
manually
To adjust the infrared camera focus manually, do the following:
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• For far focus, rotate the focus ring clockwise (with the LCD screen facing toward you).
• For near focus, rotate the focus ring counter-clockwise (with the LCD screen facing to-
ward you).
Note
• Do not touch the lens surface when you adjust the infrared camera focus manually. If
this happens, clean the lens according to the instructions in 22.2 Infrared lens, page
99.
• It is very important to adjust the focus correctly. If the camera is out of focus, there is
risk of missing a gas leak. Incorrect focus adjustment also affects the temperature
measurement and how the image modes Thermal MSX, Thermal, and Picture-in-pic-
ture work.
21.5 Autofocusing the infrared camera
21.5.1 General
When autofocusing, the infrared camera can use one of the following focus methods:
• Contrast: The focus is based on maximizing the image contrast.
• Laser: The focus is based on a laser distance measurement. The laser is used when
the camera is autofocusing.
The focus method is configured by a setting. Select
(Settings) > Device settings >
Focus > Auto focus and then select Contrast or Laser.
Note For large lenses that cover the laser transmitter and receiver, the laser functionality is disabled. This means that the focus method Laser is not available.
21.5.2 Procedure
WARNING
When the camera is set to autofocusing with the laser method (Settings > Device settings > Focus > Auto focus >Laser), do not point the camera at the face of a person when you use the autofocus function.
The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
To autofocus the infrared camera, push the Autofocus button.
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Note You can also assign the autofocus function to one of the programmable buttons.
For more information, see section 21.15 Assigning functions to the programmable buttons, page 90.
21.6 Continuous autofocus
21.6.1 General
The infrared camera can be set up to perform continuous autofocusing.
When the continuous autofocus function is enabled, the camera bases the focus adjustments on continuous laser distance measurements. The laser is continuously on.
WARNING
Do not point the camera at the face of a person when the continuous autofocus function is on. The camera uses laser distance measurements (that are continuous) for the focus adjustments. The laser beam
can cause eye irritation.
Note
• Before you can enable continuous autofocus, you need to enable the laser and select
laser as focus method. See section 21.6.2 Procedure, page 83.
• When continuous autofocus is enabled, it is not possible to manually adjust the focus
by rotating the focus ring.
• For large lenses that cover the laser transmitter and receiver, the laser functionality is
disabled. This means that continuous autofocus is not available.
21.6.2 Procedure
To enable continuous autofocus, do the following:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Lamp & laser > Enable lamp &
laser.
4. Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Focus > Autofocus > Laser.
5. Do one of the following:
• Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Focus > Continuous autofocus
> On.
• Touch the soft button
Note You can also assign the continuous autofocus function to one of the programmable buttons. For more information, see section 21.15 Assigning functions to the pro-
grammable buttons, page 90.
(Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.
.
21.7 Zooming an image
You can zoom an image by using the camera’s digital zoom function. You can do this on
live images and on saved images in edit mode.
The digital zoom factor is displayed at the top of the screen.
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To digitally zoom an image, do the following:
• Zoom in: Touch the screen with two fingers and spread the fingers apart.
• Zoom out: Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch the fingers together.
21.8 A note about ergonomics
21.8.1 General
To prevent strain-related injuries, it is important that you hold the camera ergonomically
correctly. This section gives advice and examples on how to hold the camera.
Note
• Always tilt the LCD screen to suit your work position.
• When you hold the camera, make sure that you support the optics housing with your
left hand too. This decreases the strain on your right hand.
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21.8.2 Figure
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21.9 Adjusting the viewfinder’s dioptric
correction (sharpness)
CAUTION
Make sure that the beams from the intensive energy sources do not go into the viewfinder. The beams
can cause damage to the camera. This includes the devices that emit laser radiation, or the sun.
To adjust the viewfinder’s dioptric correction, look through the viewfinder and rotate the
adjustment knob clockwise or counter-clockwise for the best sharpness.
Note
• Maximum dioptric correction: +1.
• Minimum dioptric correction: –3.
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21.10 Adjusting the angle of the lens
To adjust the angle, tilt the lens up or down.
21.11 Operating the laser distance meter
21.11.1 General
The laser distance meter consists of a laser transmitter and a laser receiver. The laser
distance meter determines the distance to a target by measuring the time it takes for a laser pulse to reach the target and return to the laser receiver. This time is converted to a
distance, which is displayed on the screen.
The laser transmitter also works as a laser pointer. When the laser is on, you will see a
laser dot approximately at the target.
WARNING
Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
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Note
• The laser is enabled by a setting. Select
ser > Enable lamp & laser.
• The symbol
• The camera can be configured to automatically measure the distance when an image
is saved. Select
this setting, the Object distance parameter (see section 18.5 Changing the measure-
ment parameters, page 60) in the image data is automatically updated with the measured distance when an image is saved. (There is no effect on the Object distance
setting in live mode.)
• If the target reflection is low or if the target is angled from the laser beam, there may
be no return signal, and the distance cannot be measured.
• For large lenses that cover the laser transmitter and receiver, the laser functionality is
disabled.
• The laser distance meter may not be enabled in all markets.
21.11.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To turn on the laser, push and hold the laser button
displayed on the screen.
2. To turn off the laser, release the laser button
is displayed on the screen when the laser is on.
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Measure distance. With
(Settings) > Device settings > Lamp & la-
. The distance to the target is
.
21.12 Measuring areas
21.12.1 General
Note For large lenses that cover the laser transmitter and receiver, the laser functional-
ity is disabled. This means that the area measurement function is not available.
The distance measured by the laser distance meter can be used as the basis for area
calculations. A typical application is to estimate the size of a damp stain on a wall.
To measure the area of a surface, you need to lay out a box or circle measurement tool
on the screen. The camera calculates the area of the surface enclosed by the box or
circle tool. The calculation is an estimate of the surface area, based on the measured
distance to the target.
When the laser distance meter is on, you will see a laser dot approximately at the target.
The laser distance meter measures the distance to that target. The camera assumes that
this distance is valid for the entire box or circle tool.
For successful area measurements, keep the following in mind:
• Make sure that the box or circle tool is in the center of the image.
• Adjust the size of the box or circle tool to the size of the target.
• Hold the camera perpendicular to the target.
• Avoid targets with many details at different distances from the camera.
21.12.2 Procedure
Note This procedure assumes that you have enabled the laser. Select
Device settings > Lamp & laser > Enable lamp & laser.
Follow this procedure:
1. Add a box or circle measurement tool, see section 18.2 Adding/removing measure-
ment tools, page 58.
(Settings) >
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2. Set the camera to measure and display the area of the box or circle, see section 18.6
Displaying values in the result table, page 63.
3. Make sure that the box or circle tool is in the center of the image, see section 18.4
Moving and resizing a measurement tool, page 59.
4. Adjust the size of the box or circle tool to the size of the target, see section 18.4 Mov-
ing and resizing a measurement tool, page 59.
5. Hold the camera perpendicular to the target. Push and hold the laser button
6. The calculated area is displayed in the result table.
.
21.13 Connecting external devices and storage
media
21.13.1 General
You can connect the following external devices and media to the camera:
• An SD memory card.
• A computer to move image and video files to and from the camera, using a USB-C to
USB-A or a USB-C to USB-C cable.
• A video monitor or projector, using a USB-C to HDMI adapter.
• A USB battery charger.
Note Empty or use a memory card that has not previously been used in another type of
camera. The cameras may organize files differently on the memory card. There is therefore a risk of losing data if the same memory card is used in different types of cameras.
21.13.2 Figure
21.13.3 Explanation
1. USB-C cable.
2. SD memory card.
3. LED indicator showing that the memory card is busy.
Note
• Do not eject the memory card when this LED is flashing.
• Do not connect the camera to a computer when this LED is flashing.
Note When closing the cover for the connector compartment, firmly press along the
edges of the cover to make sure that it closes tightly.
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21.14 Moving files to a computer
21.14.1 General
When you save an image or video clip in the image archive of the camera, the file is
stored on the memory card.
You can connect the camera to a computer, using a USB-C to USB-A or a USB-C to
USB-C cable. Once connected, you can move the image and video files from the memory card to the computer.
21.14.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Open the cover for the connector compartment at the bottom of the camera.
2. Connect a USB cable to the USB-C connector in the connector bay. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer.
3. Turn on the camera.
4. Do one of the following:
• Move the files to the computer using a drag-and-drop operation.
Note Moving a file using a drag-and-drop operation does not delete the file in
the camera.
• Import the images into a FLIR Thermography software.
Note When closing the cover for the connector compartment, firmly press along the
edges of the cover to make sure that it closes tightly.
21.15 Assigning functions to the
programmable buttons
21.15.1 General
There are two individually programmable buttons: one above the screen and one at the
bottom of the optics housing.
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You can assign different functions to the programmable buttons. You can, for example,
use a programmable button to easily switch between two settings you use often. You can
also choose to define two different setups for saving and previewing: the usual setup for
the Save button (which is defined by the Save options and storage settings, see section
23.4 Save options & storage, page 101) and another setup for a programmable button.
The available options for the programmable buttons depend on the Gas camera mode
setting (see section 23.1 Application options, page 101) and on the lens model.
Programmable button options:
• No action: This is the default setting. Nothing will happen when you push the button.
• Switch Auto <> Manual temperature scale: Switch between automatic or manual im-
age adjustment mode. For more information, see section 12 Infrared image adjust-
ment, page 34.
• Continuous autofocus: Switch between the enabled/disabled continuous autofocus
functions.
• Calibrate: Perform a manual NUC. For more information, see section 11.8 Non-uni-
formity correction (NUC), page 32.
• Auto-adjust the manual temperature scale: Perform an automatic adjustment of the
image while remaining in manual image adjustment mode.
• Switch Thermal <> Digital camera: Switch between the image modes Thermal and
Digital camera. For more information, see section 14 Image modes, page 40.
• Switch Thermal <> Thermal MSX: Switch between the image modes Thermal and
Thermal MSX. For more information, see section 14 Image modes, page 40.
• Switch Thermal <> HSM: Switch between the image mode Thermal and the HSM
mode. For more information, see sections 14 Image modes, page 40 and 10.4 En-
hancing the image using High Sensitivity Mode (HSM), page 28.
• Switch 1x zoom <> Max zoom: Switch between the digital zoom factor of 1× and max-
imum zoom.
• Switch camera flash On <> Off: Switch between the enabled/disabled camera flash
functions. For more information, see section 21.16 Using the camera lamp as a flash,
page 92.
Note The flash function will not be activated if the setting Lamp & laser is set to the
option Disable all. For more information, see section 23.5 Device settings, page 102.
• Switch single shot <> Video: Switch between the recording modes Single shot and
Video.
• Switch between two latest palettes: Switch between the two last-used color palettes.
For more information, see section 13 Color palettes, page 38.
• Switch screen rotation On <> Off: Switch between enabled/disabled screen rotation.
• Save: Save an image.
• Save + Prompt for note: Save an image and display the note annotation tool.
• Save + Prompt for table: Save an image and display the table annotation tool.
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• Save + Prompt for voice annotation: Save an image and display the voice annotation
tool.
• Save + Prompt for sketch: Save an image and display the sketch annotation tool.
• Save + Select annotation from menu: Save an image and display the annotation tool
menu.
• Preview: Display a preview image.
• Preview + Prompt for note: Display a preview image and the note annotation tool.
• Preview + Prompt for table: Display a preview image and the table annotation tool.
• Preview + Prompt for voice annotation: Display a preview image and the voice annota-
tion tool.
• Preview + Prompt for sketch: Display a preview image and the sketch annotation tool.
• Preview + Select annotation from menu: Display a preview image and the annotation
tool menu.
21.15.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push and hold the programmable button
menu.
2. Push the navigation pad up/down to select one of the functions. Push the center of
the navigation pad to confirm.
. This displays the Programmable button
21.16 Using the camera lamp as a flash
21.16.1 General
Note The availability of this feature is dependent on the lens model.
The camera lamp can be used as a flash for the digital camera. When the flash function
is enabled, the camera lamp will flash when an image is saved by pushing the Save
button.
You can also turn on the camera lamp to use it as a flashlight.
21.16.2 Procedure
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Lamp & laser.
4. Do one of the following:
• To enable the camera lamp function, select Enable lamp & laser and push the nav-
igation pad. To turn on/off the camera lamp, touch the soft button
• To enable the flash function, select Enable lamp & laser + Use lamp as flash and
push the navigation pad.
• To disable the camera lamp and flash functions, select Disable all and push the
navigation pad.
Note You can also assign the function Switch camera flash On <> Off to one of the pro-
grammable buttons. For more information, see section 21.15 Assigning functions to the
programmable buttons, page 90.
(Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.
.
21.17 Calibrating the compass
It is recommended that the compass is calibrated every time you move the camera to a
new location.
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