FLIR T4xx series, T4 series User Manual
User’s manual
Flir T4xx series
User’s manual
Flir T4xx series
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1 Legal disclaimer ............................................... ....... ....... ................... 1
1.1 Legal disclaimer .......................................................................1
1.2 Usage statistics ........................................................................ 1
1.3 Changes to registry ................................................................... 1
1.4 U.S. Government Regulations......................................................2
1.5 Copyright ................................................................................2
1.6 Quality assurance .....................................................................2
1.7 Patents...................................................................................2
1.8 EULA Terms ............................................................................2
2 Warnings & Cautions ................ ....... ....... ....... ................... ....... ....... ... 4
3 Notice to user .... ................... ....... ....... ....... ................................. ......7
3.1 User-to-user forums .................................................................. 7
3.2 Calibration...............................................................................7
3.3 Accuracy ................................................................................ 7
3.4 Disposal of electronic waste ........................................................7
3.5 Training ..................................................................................7
3.6 Documentation updates ............................................................. 7
3.7 Important note about this manual..................................................7
4 Customer help ....... ....... ................... ....... ....... ....... ............................8
4.1 General ..................................................................................8
4.2 Submitting a question ................................................................ 8
4.3 Downloads ..............................................................................8
5 Quick Start Guide ........................... ....... ....... .......................... ....... ....9
5.1 Procedure ............................................................................... 9
6 Parts lists ............................................. ....... ................................. .. 10
6.1 Contents of the transport case ................................................... 10
6.2 List of accessories and services................................................. 10
7 A note about ergonomics .... ............................................................. 13
7.1 General ................................................................................ 13
7.2 Figure .................................................................................. 13
8 Camera parts .................................................................................. 14
8.1 Rear view.............................................................................. 14
8.1.1 Figure........................................................................ 14
8.1.2 Explanation................................................................. 14
8.2 Front view ............................................................................. 15
8.2.1 Figure........................................................................ 15
8.2.2 Explanation................................................................. 15
8.3 Bottom view........................................................................... 16
8.3.1 Figure........................................................................ 16
8.3.2 Explanation................................................................. 16
8.4 Battery condition indicator ........................................................ 17
8.4.1 Figure........................................................................ 17
8.4.2 Explanation................................................................. 17
8.5 Laser pointer ......................................................................... 18
8.5.1 Figure........................................................................ 18
8.5.2 Laser warning label....................................................... 18
8.5.3 Laser rules and regulations ............................................ 18
9 Screen elements ..... ........................................................................ 19
9.1 Figure .................................................................................. 19
9.2 Explanation ........................................................................... 19
9.3 Status icons and indicators ....................................................... 19
10 Navigating the menu system.... ........................................ ....... .......... 21
10.1 Figure .................................................................................. 21
10.2 Explanation ........................................................................... 21
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11 External devices and storage media ..................................... ....... ...... 22
11.1 Figure .................................................................................. 22
11.2 Explanation ........................................................................... 22
12 Pairing Bluetooth devices................................................................. 23
12.1 General ................................................................................ 23
12.2 Procedure ............................................................................. 23
13 Configuring Wi-Fi ....... ....... ....... .......................... ....... ....... ............... 24
13.1 General ................................................................................ 24
13.2 Setting up a peer-to-peer connection (most common use) ............... 24
13.3 Connecting the camera to a wireless local area network (less
common use) .........................................................................24
14 Fetching data from external Extech meters ... ....... ................... ....... ..... 25
14.1 General ................................................................................ 25
14.2 Figure .................................................................................. 25
14.3 Supported Extech meters ......................................................... 25
14.4 Technical support for Extech meters............................................ 25
14.5 Procedure ............................................................................. 25
14.6 Typical moisture measurement and documentation
procedure..............................................................................26
14.6.1 General...................................................................... 26
14.6.2 Procedure .................................................................. 26
15 Handling the camera.................. ....... ....... ........................................ 27
15.1 Charging the battery................................................................ 27
15.1.1 General...................................................................... 27
15.1.2 Using the combined power supply and battery charger to
charge the battery when it is inside the camera ...................27
15.1.3 Using the combined power supply and battery charger to
charge the battery when it is outside the camera..................27
15.1.4 Using the stand-alone battery charger to charge the
battery........................................................................28
15.2 Inserting the battery................................................................. 28
15.2.1 Procedure .................................................................. 28
15.3 Removing the battery............................................................... 29
15.3.1 Procedure .................................................................. 29
15.4 Turning on and turning off the camera.......................................... 30
15.5 Adjusting the angle of lens ........................................................ 30
15.5.1 Figure........................................................................ 30
15.5.2 Procedure .................................................................. 30
15.6 Mounting an additional lens....................................................... 30
15.6.1 Procedure .................................................................. 30
15.7 Removing an additional infrared lens........................................... 32
15.7.1 Procedure .................................................................. 32
15.8 Attaching the sunshield ............................................................ 34
15.8.1 Procedure .................................................................. 34
15.9 Using the laser pointer ............................................................. 35
15.9.1 Figure........................................................................ 35
15.9.2 Procedure .................................................................. 35
15.10 Calibrating the compass........................................................... 35
15.10.1 Figure........................................................................ 35
15.10.2 Procedure .................................................................. 35
15.11 Calibrating the touchscreen LCD................................................ 36
15.11.1 Figure........................................................................ 36
15.11.2 Procedure .................................................................. 36
16 Working with images and folders..... ........................................ .......... 37
16.1 Adjusting the infrared camera focus ............................................ 37
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16.1.1 Procedure .................................................................. 37
16.2 Previewing an image ............................................................... 37
16.3 General ................................................................................ 37
16.3.1 Procedure .................................................................. 37
16.4 Saving an image ..................................................................... 37
16.4.1 General...................................................................... 37
16.4.2 Formatting memory cards .............................................. 37
16.4.3 Image capacity ............................................................ 37
16.4.4 Procedure .................................................................. 38
16.5 Periodically saving an image ..................................................... 38
16.5.1 General...................................................................... 38
16.5.2 Procedure .................................................................. 38
16.6 Opening an image................................................................... 38
16.6.1 General...................................................................... 38
16.6.2 Procedure .................................................................. 38
16.7 Adjusting an image manually ..................................................... 38
16.7.1 General...................................................................... 38
16.7.2 Example 1 .................................................................. 39
16.7.3 Example 2 .................................................................. 39
16.7.4 Changing the temperature scale level ............................... 39
16.7.5 Changing the temperature scale span............................... 39
16.8 Hiding overlay graphics ............................................................ 40
16.8.1 General...................................................................... 40
16.8.2 Procedure .................................................................. 40
16.9 Deleting images ..................................................................... 40
16.9.1 General...................................................................... 40
16.9.2 Procedure .................................................................. 40
16.10 Creating an Adobe PDF report ................................................... 40
16.10.1 General...................................................................... 40
16.10.2 Procedure .................................................................. 40
17 Working with image modes ...................................... ......................... 42
17.1 What is picture-in-picture? ........................................................ 42
17.2 What is thermal fusion? ............................................................ 42
17.3 Types ................................................................................... 42
17.4 Image examples ..................................................................... 42
17.5 Setting up Thermal fusion ......................................................... 43
17.6 Setting up Picture-in-Picture ...................................................... 44
17.7 Setting up MSX ...................................................................... 44
18 Working with video ..................... ........................................ ....... ...... 45
18.1 Recording video clips .............................................................. 45
18.1.1 General...................................................................... 45
18.1.2 Procedure .................................................................. 45
19 Working with measurement tools and isotherms .. ....... ....... ................. 46
19.1 Setting up measurement tools ................................................... 46
19.1.1 General...................................................................... 46
19.1.2 Procedure .................................................................. 46
19.2 Setting up a difference calculation .............................................. 46
19.2.1 General...................................................................... 46
19.2.2 Procedure .................................................................. 46
19.3 Setting up isotherms................................................................ 46
19.3.1 General...................................................................... 46
19.3.2 Setting up a high-temperature isotherm............................. 47
19.3.3 Setting up a low-temperature isotherm .............................. 47
19.3.4 Setting up an interval isotherm ........................................ 47
19.3.5 Setting up a humidity isotherm ........................................ 47
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19.3.6 Setting up an insulation isotherm ..................................... 48
19.4 Working with presets ............................................................... 48
19.4.1 General...................................................................... 48
19.4.2 Procedure .................................................................. 48
19.5 Removing measurement tools ................................................... 48
19.5.1 Procedure .................................................................. 48
19.6 Moving measurement tools ....................................................... 49
19.6.1 Procedure .................................................................. 49
19.7 Resizing areas ....................................................................... 49
19.7.1 Procedure .................................................................. 49
19.8 Changing object parameters ..................................................... 49
19.8.1 General...................................................................... 49
19.8.2 Types of parameters ..................................................... 49
19.8.3 Recommended values................................................... 49
19.8.4 Procedure .................................................................. 50
20 Annotating images ..... ....... ....... .......................... ....... ....... ............... 51
20.1 General ................................................................................ 51
20.2 Adding a digital photo automatically ............................................ 51
20.2.1 General...................................................................... 51
20.2.2 Procedure .................................................................. 51
20.3 Adding a digital photo manually.................................................. 51
20.3.1 General...................................................................... 51
20.3.2 Procedure .................................................................. 51
20.4 Creating a voice annotation....................................................... 51
20.4.1 General...................................................................... 51
20.4.2 Procedure .................................................................. 52
20.5 Creating a text........................................................................ 52
20.5.1 General...................................................................... 52
20.5.2 Procedure .................................................................. 52
20.6 Creating a table...................................................................... 53
20.6.1 General...................................................................... 53
20.6.2 Definition of field and value............................................. 53
20.6.3 Procedure .................................................................. 54
20.7 Adding a sketch...................................................................... 55
20.7.1 General...................................................................... 55
20.7.2 Adding a separate sketch............................................... 55
20.7.3 Adding a sketch to an infrared image ................................ 56
20.7.4 Adding a sketch to a digital photo..................................... 56
21 Programming the camera ............. ....... ....... ....... ................... ....... ..... 57
21.1 General ................................................................................ 57
21.2 Procedure ............................................................................. 57
22 Changing settings . ....... ....... ................... ....... ....... ....... ................... . 58
22.1 Changing camera settings ........................................................ 58
22.1.1 General...................................................................... 58
22.1.2 Procedure .................................................................. 58
22.2 Changing preferences ............................................................. 58
22.2.1 General...................................................................... 58
22.2.2 Procedure .................................................................. 59
22.3 Changing connectivity.............................................................. 59
22.3.1 General...................................................................... 59
22.3.2 Procedure .................................................................. 59
22.4 Changing regional settings........................................................ 59
22.4.1 General...................................................................... 59
22.4.2 Procedure .................................................................. 59
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23 Cleaning the camera ..... ................... ....... ....... ....... ................... ....... . 60
23.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items..................................... 60
23.1.1 Liquids....................................................................... 60
23.1.2 Equipment.................................................................. 60
23.1.3 Procedure .................................................................. 60
23.2 Infrared lens .......................................................................... 60
23.2.1 Liquids....................................................................... 60
23.2.2 Equipment.................................................................. 60
23.2.3 Procedure .................................................................. 60
24 Technical data . ....... ................... ....... ....... ....... ................................. 61
25 Pin configurations ..... ....... ....... ....... ................... ....... ....... ....... ......... 62
25.1 Pin configuration for USB Mini-B connector .................................. 62
25.2 Pin configuration for video connector........................................... 62
25.3 Pin configuration for USB-A connector......................................... 63
25.4 Pin configuration for power connector.......................................... 63
26 Dimensions .... ....... ....... ....... ................... ....... ....... ....... ................... 64
26.1 Camera ................................................................................ 64
26.1.1 Camera dimensions...................................................... 64
26.1.2 Camera dimensions, continued ....................................... 64
26.1.3 Camera dimensions, continued ....................................... 65
26.1.4 Camera dimensions, continued (with 30 mm/15°
lens) ..........................................................................65
26.1.5 Camera dimensions, continued (with 10 mm/45°
lens) ..........................................................................65
26.2 Battery ................................................................................. 66
26.2.1 Figure........................................................................ 66
26.3 Stand-alone battery charger...................................................... 67
26.3.1 Figure........................................................................ 67
26.4 Stand-alone battery charger with the battery ................................. 68
26.4.1 Figure........................................................................ 68
26.5 Infrared lens (30 mm/15°) ......................................................... 68
26.5.1 Figure........................................................................ 68
26.6 Infrared lens (10 mm/45°) ......................................................... 69
26.6.1 Figure........................................................................ 69
27 Application examples............................................................. .......... 70
27.1 Moisture & water damage ......................................................... 70
27.1.1 General...................................................................... 70
27.1.2 Figure........................................................................ 70
27.2 Faulty contact in socket ............................................................ 70
27.2.1 General...................................................................... 70
27.2.2 Figure........................................................................ 70
27.3 Oxidized socket...................................................................... 71
27.3.1 General...................................................................... 71
27.3.2 Figure........................................................................ 71
27.4 Insulation deficiencies.............................................................. 72
27.4.1 General...................................................................... 72
27.4.2 Figure........................................................................ 72
27.5 Draft .................................................................................... 73
27.5.1 General...................................................................... 73
27.5.2 Figure........................................................................ 73
28 About Flir Systems .. ....... ....... ........................................ .................. 74
28.1 More than just an infrared camera .............................................. 75
28.2 Sharing our knowledge ............................................................ 75
28.3 Supporting our customers......................................................... 75
28.4 A few images from our facilities.................................................. 76
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29 Glossary ............................... ........................................ ....... .......... 77
30 Thermographic measurement techniques ......... ....... ....... ....... ............ 80
30.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 80
30.2 Emissivity.............................................................................. 80
30.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample.................................... 80
30.3 Reflected apparent temperature ................................................. 83
30.4 Distance ............................................................................... 83
30.5 Relative humidity .................................................................... 83
30.6 Other parameters.................................................................... 83
31 History of infrared technology... ....... ....... ....... ................... ....... ....... .. 85
32 Theory of thermography................................................................... 88
32.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 88
32.2 The electromagnetic spectrum................................................... 88
32.3 Blackbody radiation................................................................. 88
32.3.1 Planck’s law ................................................................ 89
32.3.2 Wien’s displacement law................................................ 90
32.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law ................................................. 91
32.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters ................................................. 92
32.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials............................................. 94
33 The measurement formula. ....... ................... ....... ....... ....... ................ 95
34 Emissivity tables ................................... ....... ................................. .. 99
34.1 References............................................................................ 99
34.2 Tables .................................................................................. 99
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Legal disclaimer
1.1 Legal disclaimer
All products manufactured by Flir Systems are warranted against defective materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the delivery date of the original purchase,
provided such products have been under normal storage, use and service, and in accordance with Flir Systems instruction.
Uncooled handheld infrared cameras manufactured by Flir Systems are warranted
against defective materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the delivery date of the original purchase, provided such products have been under normal storage, use and service, and in accordance with Flir Systems instruction, and provided that
the camera has been registered within 60 days of original purchase.
Detectors for uncooled handheld infrared cameras manufactured by Flir Systems are
warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years
from the delivery date of the original purchase, provided such products have been under
normal storage, use and service, and in accordance with Flir Systems instruction, and
provided that the camera has been registered within 60 days of original purchase.
Products which are not manufactured by Flir Systems but included in systems delivered
by Flir Systems to the original purchaser, carry the warranty, if any, of the particular supplier only. Flir Systems has no responsibility whatsoever for such products.
The warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. It is not applicable to any product which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident or abnormal
conditions of operation. Expendable parts are excluded from the warranty.
In the case of a defect in a product covered by this warranty the product must not be further used in order to prevent additional damage. The purchaser shall promptly report any
defect to Flir Systems or this warranty will not apply.
Flir Systems will, at its option, repair or replace any such defective product free of charge
if, upon inspection, it proves to be defective in material or workmanship and provided that
it is returned to Flir Systems within the said one-year period.
Flir Systems has no other obligation or liability for defects than those set forth above.
No other warranty is expressed or implied. Flir Systems specifically disclaims the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Flir Systems shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequen-
tial loss or damage, whether based on contract, tort or any other legal theory.
This warranty shall be governed by Swedish law.
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this warranty, shall
be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the Rules of the Arbitration Institute of
the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce. The place of arbitration shall be Stockholm. The
language to be used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English.
1.2 Usage statistics
Flir Systems reserves the right to gather anonymous usage statistics to help maintain
and improve the quality of our software and services.
1.3 Changes to registry
The registry entry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
\LmCompatibilityLevel will be automatically changed to level 2 if the Flir Camera Monitor
service detects a Flir camera connected to the computer with a USB cable. The modification will only be executed if the camera device implements a remote network service
that supports network logons.
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1.4 U.S. Government Regulations
This product is subject to US Export Regulations. Please refer to exportquestions@flir.
com with any questions.
1.5 Copyright
© 2013, 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.
1.6 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.
1.7 Patents
One or several of the following patents and/or design patents may apply to the products
and/or features. Additional pending patents and/or pending design patents may also
apply.
0002258-2; 000279476-0001; 000439161; 000499579-0001; 000653423; 000726344;
000859020; 001106306-0001; 001707738; 001707746; 001707787; 001776519;
001954074; 002021543; 002058180-001; 0101577-5; 0102150-0; 1144833; 1182246;
1182620; 1285345; 1299699; 1325808; 1336775; 1391114; 1402918; 1404291;
1411581; 1415075; 1421497; 1458284; 1678485; 1732314; 2106017; 2381417;
3006596; 3006597; 466540; 483782; 484155; 4889913; 5177595; 60122153.2;
602004011681.5-08; 6707044; 68657; 7034300; 7110035; 7154093; 7157705;
7237946; 7312822; 7332716; 7336823; 7544944; 7667198; 7809258; 7826736;
8,018,649 B2; 8,153,971; 8212210 B2; 8289372; 8354639 B2; 8384783; D540838;
D549758; D579475; D584755; D599,392; D615,113; D664,580; D664,581; D665,004;
D665,440; DI6702302-9; DI6803572-1; DI6903617-9; DI7002221-6; DI7002891-5;
DI7002892-3; DI7005799-0; DM/057692; DM/061609; ZL01823221.3; ZL01823226.4;
ZL02331553.9; ZL02331554.7; ZL200480034894.0; ZL200530120994.2;
ZL200610088759.5; ZL200630130114.4; ZL200730151141.4; ZL200730339504.7;
ZL200820105768.8; ZL200830128581.2; ZL200880105769.2; ZL200930190061.9;
ZL201030176127.1; ZL201030176130.3; ZL201030176157.2; ZL201030595931.3;
ZL201130442354.9; ZL201230471744.3.
1.8 EULATerms
• You have acquired a device (“INFRARED CAMERA”) that includes software licensed
by Flir Systems AB from Microsoft Licensing, GP or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials,
and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All
rights reserved.
• IF YOU DO NOTAGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”), DO
NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY CONTACT Flir Systems AB FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED DEVICE(S) FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT
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LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO
THIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).
• GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following license:
• You may use the SOFTWARE only on the DEVICE.
• NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT. Flir Sys-
tems AB HAS INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE
IN THE DEVICE, AND MS HAS RELIED UPON Flir Systems AB TO CONDUCT
SUFFICIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE
FOR SUCH USE.
• NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE is provided “AS IS”
and with all faults. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, AND EFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF NEGLIGENCE)
IS WITH YOU. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTYAGAINST INTERFERENCE
WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT.
IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE DEVICE OR
THE SOFTWARE, THOSE WARRANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE FROM, AND
ARE NOT BINDING ON, MS.
• No Liability for Certain Damages. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, MS SHALL
HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY
EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT
SHALL MS BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S.$250.00).
• Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You
may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and
only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.
• SOFTWARE TRANSFER ALLOWED BUT WITH RESTRICTIONS. You may per-
manently transfer rights under this EULA only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, and only if the recipient agrees to this EULA. If the SOFTWARE
is an upgrade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE.
• EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is subject to U.S.
export jurisdiction. You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE, including the U.S. Export Administration
Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.
S. and other governments. For additional information see http://www.microsoft.
com/exporting/.
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WARNING
• (Applies only to Class A digital devices.) This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the
user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required
to correct the interference.
• (Applies only to 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 re-
ceiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• (Applies only to digital devices subject to 15.19/RSS-210.) NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 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.
• (Applies only to digital devices subject to 15.21.) NOTICE: Changes or modifications
made to this equipment not expressly approved by (manufacturer name) may void the
FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
• (Applies only to digital devices subject to 2.1091/2.1093/OET Bulletin 65.) Radiofre-
quency radiation exposure Information: The radiated output power of the device is
far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be
used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is
minimized.
• (Applies only to cameras featuring Wi-Fi.) Radiofrequency radiation exposure In-
formation: For body worn operation, this camera has been tested and meets the
FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Flir Systems accessories supplied
or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance
with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
• (Applies only to cameras with laser pointer:) Do not look directly into the laser beam.
The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
• Applies only to cameras with battery:
• Do not disassemble or do a modification to the battery. The battery contains safety
and protection devices which, if they become damaged, can cause the battery to
become hot, or cause an explosion or an ignition.
• If there is a leak from the battery and the fluid gets into your eyes, do not rub 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.
• 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.
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• Only use the correct equipment to discharge the battery. If you do not use the cor-
rect equipment, you can decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery. If
you do not use the correct equipment, an incorrect flow of current to the battery
can occur. This can cause the battery to become hot, or cause an explosion and injury to persons.
• Make sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and warning labels on containers before you use a liquid: the liquids can be dangerous.
• If mounting the A3xx pt/A3xx f series camera on a pole, tower or any elevated location, use industry standard safe practices to avoid injuries.
CAUTION
• Do not point the infrared camera (with or without the lens cover) at intensive energy
sources, for example devices that emit laser radiation, or the sun. This can have an
unwanted effect on the accuracy of the camera. It can also cause damage to the detector in the camera.
• Do not use the camera in a temperature higher than +50°C (+122°F), unless specified
otherwise in the user documentation. High temperatures can cause damage to the
camera.
• (Applies only to cameras with laser pointer:) Protect the laser pointer with the protective cap when you do not operate the laser pointer.
• Applies only to cameras with battery:
• Do not attach the batteries directly to a car’s cigarette lighter socket, unless a spe-
cific adapter for connecting the batteries to a cigarette lighter socket is provided by
Flir Systems.
• Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to
each other with a metal object (such as wire).
• Do not get water or salt water on the battery, or permit the battery to get wet.
• Do not make holes in the battery with objects. Do not hit the battery with a hammer.
Do not step on the battery, or apply strong impacts or shocks to it.
• Do not put the batteries in or near a fire, or into direct sunlight. When the battery
becomes hot, the built-in safety equipment becomes energized and can stop the
battery charging process. If the battery becomes hot, damage can occur to the
safety equipment and this can cause more heat, damage or ignition of the battery.
• Do not put the battery on a fire or increase the temperature of the battery with heat.
• Do not put the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high-temperature locations.
• Do not solder directly onto the battery.
• Do not use the battery if, when you use, charge, or store the battery, there is an un-
usual smell from the battery, the battery feels hot, changes color, changes shape,
or is in an unusual condition. Contact your sales office if one or more of these problems occurs.
• Only use a specified battery charger when you charge the battery.
• The temperature range through which you can charge the battery is ±0°C to +45°C
(+32°F to +113°F), unless specified otherwise in the user documentation. If you
charge the battery at temperatures out of this range, it can cause the battery to become hot or to break. It can also decrease the performance or the life cycle of the
battery.
• The temperature range through which you can discharge the battery is −15°C to
+50°C (+5°F to +122°F), unless specified otherwise in the user documentation.
Use of the battery out of this temperature range can decrease the performance or
the life cycle of the battery.
• When the battery is worn, apply insulation to the terminals with adhesive tape or
similar materials before you discard it.
• Remove any water or moisture on the battery before you install it.
• Do not apply solvents or similar liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items. This
can cause damage.
• Be careful when you clean the infrared lens. The lens has a delicate anti-reflective
coating.
• Do not clean the infrared lens too vigorously. This can damage the anti-reflective
coating.
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Warnings & Cautions
• In furnace and other high-temperature applications, you must mount a heatshield on
the camera. Using the camera in furnace and other high-temperature applications
without a heatshield can cause damage to the camera.
• (Applies only to cameras with an automatic shutter that can be disabled.) Do not disable the automatic shutter in the camera for a prolonged time period (typically max.
30 minutes). Disabling the shutter for a longer time period may harm, or irreparably
damage, the detector.
• The encapsulation rating is valid only when all openings on the camera are sealed
with their designated covers, hatches, or caps. This includes, but is not limited to,
compartments for data storage, batteries, and connectors.
• (Applies only to Flir A3xx f/A3xx pt series cameras.)
• Except as described in this manual, do not open the Flir A3xx pt/A3xx f series cam-
era for any reason. Disassembly of the camera (including removal of the cover)
can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty.
• Do not to leave fingerprints on the Flir A3xx pt/A3xx f series camera’s infrared
optics.
• The Flir A3xx pt/A3xx f series camera requires a power supply of 24 VDC. Operat-
ing the camera outside of the specified input voltage range or the specified operating temperature range can cause permanent damage.
• When lifting the Flir A3xx pt series camera use the camera body and base, not the
tubes.
• (Applies only to Flir GF309 cameras.) CAUTION: The exceptionally wide temperature
range of the Flir GF309 infrared camera is designed for performing highly accurate
electrical and mechanical inspections and can also “see through flames” for inspecting gas-fired furnaces, chemical heaters and coal-fired boilers. IN ORDER TO DERIVE ACCURATE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS IN THESE ENVIRONMENTS
THE GF309 OPERATOR MUST HAVE A STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF RADIOMETRIC FUNDAMENTALS AS WELL AS THE PRODUCTS AND CONDITIONS OF
COMBUSTION THAT IMPACT REMOTE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT. The Infrared Training Center (itc) offers a wide range of world class infrared training for thermography professionals including GF309 operators. For more information about
obtaining the training and certification you require, contact your Flir sales representative or itc at www.infraredtraining.com.
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As with most electronic products, this equipment must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way, and in accordance with existing regulations for electronic waste.
Please contact your Flir Systems representative for more details.
3.5 Training
To read about infrared training, visit:
• http://www.infraredtraining.com
• http://www.irtraining.com
• http://www.irtraining.eu
3.6 Documentation updates
Our manuals are updated several times per year, and we also issue product-critical notifications of changes on a regular basis.
To access the latest manuals and notifications, go to the Download tab at:
http://support.flir.com
It only takes a few minutes to register online. In the download area you will also find the
latest releases of manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our historical
and obsolete products.
3.7 Important note about this manual
Flir Systems issues generic manuals that cover several cameras within a model line.
This means that this manual may contain descriptions and explanations that do not apply
to your particular camera model.
Notice to user
3.1 User-to-user forums
Exchange ideas, problems, and infrared solutions with fellow thermographers around the
world in our user-to-user forums. To go to the forums, visit:
http://www.infraredtraining.com/community/boards/
3.2 Calibration
We recommend that you send in the camera for calibration once a year. Contact your local sales office for instructions on where to send the camera.
3.3 Accuracy
For very accurate results, we recommend that you wait 5 minutes after you have started
the camera before measuring a temperature.
3.4 Disposal of electronic waste
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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 (for example, 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:
• Firmware updates for your infrared camera.
• Program updates for your PC/Mac software.
• Freeware and evaluation versions of PC/Mac software.
• User documentation for current, obsolete, and historical products.
• Mechanical drawings (in *.dxf and *.pdf format).
• Cad data models (in *.stp format).
• Application stories.
• Technical datasheets.
• Product catalogs.
Customer help
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Quick Start Guide
5.1 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Charge the battery for four hours.
2. Insert the battery into the camera.
3. Insert an SD Memory Card into the card slot at the bottom of the camera.
4. Push the On/Off button to turn on the camera. Allow 45 seconds for the startup
sequence.
5. Aim the camera toward your target of interest.
6. Push the Preview/Save button halfway down to autofocus the camera.
7. Push the Preview/Save button fully down to save an image.
8. Do one of the following:
• Remove the SD Memory Card and insert it into a card reader connected to a
computer.
• Connect a computer to the camera using a USB Mini-B cable.
9. Move the image from the card or camera using a drag-and-drop operation.
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Parts lists
6.1 Contents of the transport case
• Infrared camera with lens
• Battery (2 ea.)
• Battery charger
• Bluetooth headset*
• Calibration certificate
• Camera lens cap
• Downloads brochure
• Flir ResearchIR scratchcard*
• Flir Tools download card
• Flir apps card
• Getting started guide
• Hard transport case
• Important information guide
• Memory card
• Neckstrap
• Optics brochure
• Power supply, incl. multi-plugs
• Service & training brochure
• Sunshield
• Thank you card
• USB cable
• User documentation CD-ROM
• Video cable
• Warranty extension card
* The inclusion of this item is dependent on model.
Note
Flir Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accessories, and other items, or to
change specifications at any time without prior notice.
6.2 List of accessories and services
Part No Product name
1123970
1124544 Neck strap
1196398 Battery
1196895
1196960
1196961
1910423
1910475
1910490
1910582 Video cable
19250-100 IR Window 2 in
19251-100 IR Window 3 in.
19252-100 IR Window 4 in.
APP-10002 Flir Tools Mobile (Android Application)
APP-10003 Flir Tools Mobile (iPad/iPhone Application)
DSW-10000 Flir IR Camera Player
ITC-ADV-3021 ITC Advanced General Thermography Course - attendance, 1 pers.
ITC-ADV-3029 ITC Advanced General Thermography Course- group of 10 pers.
Sun shield
Hard transport case for Flir T/B2xx-4xx
IR lens, f = 10 mm, 45° incl. case
IR lens, f = 30 mm, 15° incl. case
USB cable Std A <-> Mini-B
Adapter, SD memory card to USB
Cigarette lighter adapter kit, 12 VDC, 1.2 m/3.9 ft.
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Part No Product name
ITC-CER-5101 ITC Level 1 Thermography Course - attendance, 1 pers.
ITC-CER-5105 ITC Level 1 Thermography Course - additional student to on site class, 1 pers
ITC-CER-5109 ITC Level 1 Thermography Course – group of 10 pers.
ITC-CER-5201 ITC Level 2 Thermography Course - attendance, 1 pers.
ITC-CER-5205 ITC Level 2 Thermography Course - additional student to on site class, 1 pers
ITC-CER-5209 ITC Level 2 Thermography Course – group of 10 pers.
ITC-CER-6101 EN473 IT Certification course Category 1, excl. Certification, 1 pers.
ITC-CER-6109 EN473 IT Certification course Category 1, excl. Certification, group up to 10 pers.
ITC-CON-1001 ITC conference fee
ITC-EXP-0511 ITC Getting Started with Thermography - attendance, 1 pers.
ITC-EXP-0521 ITC Getting Started with Thermography (evening or weekend) - attendance, 1
ITC-EXP-1001 ITC Training 1 day - attendance 1 pers.
ITC-EXP-1009 ITC Training 1 day - group up to 10 pers.
ITC-EXP-1011 ITC Short course Introduction to thermography -attendance 1 pers. (1 day)
ITC-EXP-1019 ITC Short course Introduction to thermography - inclusive 10 pers. (1 day)
ITC-EXP-1021 ITC In-house training - additional attendance 1 pers. (per day)
ITC-EXP-1029 ITC In-house training - group up to 10 pers. (per day)
ITC-EXP-2001 ITC Training 2 days - attendance 1 pers.
ITC-EXP-2009 ITC Training 2 days - group up to 10 pers.
ITC-EXP-2041 ITC Short course electrical thermography - attendance 1 pers. (2 days)
ITC-EXP-2049 ITC Short course electrical thermography - inclusive 10 pers. (2 days)
ITC-EXP-3001 ITC Training 3 days - attendance 1 pers.
ITC-EXP-3009 ITC Training 3 days - group up to 10 pers.
ITC-FEE-0120 Certification EN473 IT Category 1
ITC-FEE-0130 Repeat Certification EN473 IT Category 1
ITC-PRA-2011 ITC Practical Course - Solar panel inspection - attendance, 1 pers (2 days)
ITC-PRA-2019 ITC Practical Course - Solar panel inspection - group up to 10 pers (2 days)
ITC-SOW-0001 ITC Software course - attendance 1 pers. (per day)
ITC-SOW-0009 ITC Software course - group up to 10 pers. (per day)
ITC-SOW-1001 ITC Training Flir Software - attendance 1 pers. (1 day)
ITC-SOW-2001 ITC Training Flir Software - attendance 1 pers. (2 days)
ITC-TFT-0100 ITC travel time for instructor
ITC-TOL-1001 Travel and lodging expenses instructor (Europe, Balcans, Turkey, Cyprus)
ITC-TOL-1002 Travel and lodging expenses instructor (Russia/GUS, Middle East, North Africa)
ITC-TOL-1003 Travel and lodging expenses instructor (Center and South Africa)
ITC-TOL-1004 Travel and lodging expenses instructor (various)
ITC-TOL-1005 Travel and lodging expenses instructor (other)
T127451 Flir Reporter Professional (license only)
T127597 Flir ResearchIR 3 (license only)
T127597L10 Flir ResearchIR 3 (license only), 10 user licenses
T127597L5 Flir ResearchIR 3 (license only), 5 user licenses
T127598 Flir ResearchIR 3 Max (license only)
pers.
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Part No Product name
T127598L10 Flir ResearchIR 3 Max (license only), 10 user licenses
T127598L5 Flir ResearchIR 3 Max (license only), 5 user licenses
T127648 Flir Tools+ (license only)
T197000
T197214
T197215
T197408
T197412 IR lens, 4 mm (90°) with case and mounting support for T/B2xx-4xx
T197650 2-bay battery charger, incl. power supply with multi plugs
T197667 Battery package
T197717 Flir Reporter Professional (DVD)
T197771 Bluetooth Headset
T197965 Flir Tools
T198206 Flir ResearchIR 3 (CD)
T198209 Flir ResearchIR 3 Max (CD)
T198290 Upgrade Flir ResearchIR 3 to Flir ResearchIR 3 Max
T198291 Upgrade previous version to Flir ResearchIR 3 Max
T198292 Upgrade previous version to Flir ResearchIR 3
T199802
T199815
T910737 Memory card micro-SD with adapters
T910750 Power supply, incl. multi plugs
T910972
T910973
T911048 Pouch for Flir T6xx and T4xx series
T911093 Tool belt
High temp. option +1200°C/+2192°F for Flir T/B2xx to T/B4xx and A3xx, A3xxf,
A3xxpt, A3xxsc series
Close-up 2× (50 µm) incl. case
Close-up 4× (100 µm) incl. case
IR lens, 76 mm (6°) with case and mounting support for T/B-200/400
Calibration including General maintenance T2xx-T4xx series
One year extended warranty for T2xx-4xx series
EX845: Clamp meter + IR therm TRMS 1000A AC/DC
MO297: Moisture meter, pinless with memory
Note
Flir Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accessories, and other items, or to
change specifications at any time without prior notice.
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A note about ergonomics
7.1 General
To prevent strain injuries, it is important that you hold the camera ergonomically correct.
This section gives advice and examples on how to hold the camera.
Note
Please note the following:
• Always adjust the angle of the lens to suit your work position.
• When you hold the camera, make sure that you support the camera housing with your left hand too.
This decreases the strain on your right hand.
7.2 Figure
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8.1.2 Explanation
1. Touch screen LCD.
2. Antenna for wireless communication.
3. Digital zoom button (2×, 4× and 8×).
Camera parts
8.1 Rear view
8.1.1 Figure
Note
• The zoom factor is subject to camera model.
• The 8× zoom factor is not supported when the feature Same field of view is enabled. For more
information about this feature, see 22.2 Changing preferences, page 58.
4. Programmable button.
5. Joystick: Move up/down or left/right to navigate on menus, in dialog boxes, and in the
image archive. Push to confirm choices.
6. Menu/Back button: Push to display the menu on the screen, and to go back in dialog
boxes.
7. Mode button: Push to display the mode selector and select a camera mode. The
modes that can be selected are:
• Thermal camera: Using this mode, the camera captures infrared images.
• Digital camera: Using this mode, the camera captures visual images.
• Thermal fusion: Using this mode, the camera captures an image where some
parts are displayed as an infrared image and some parts as a visual image, depending on the temperature.
• Picture in Picture: Using this mode, the camera captures an image where the mid-
dle part is displayed as an infrared image and the outer frame as a visual image.
• MSX (Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging): Using this mode, the camera captures in-
frared images where the edges of the objects are enhanced.
8. A/M button: This button has two main functions:
• Push to switch between automatic and manual adjustment modes.
• Push and hold the button until you hear a clicking sound to autoadjust the image.
9. Archive button: Push to open/close the image gallery.
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8.2.2 Explanation
1. Laser pointer button: Push to activate the laser pointer.
2. This button has two main functions:
1. Preview/Save: Push the button fully down to save an infrared image and a digital
photo simultaneously.
Camera parts
10. On/Off button: Push to turn on/turn off the camera. Allow 45 seconds for the startup
sequence.
11. Hand strap.
8.2 Front view
8.2.1 Figure
Note
The behavior of this button can be changed under Settings to one of the following:
• Preview/Save.
• Save directly (default).
• Always preview.
2. Autofocus: Push the button halfway down to autofocus the camera.
3. Focus button: Move left/right to manually focus the camera.
4. Attachment point for the neck strap.
5. Video lamp.
6. Digital camera lens.
7. Release button for additional infrared lenses.
8. Laser pointer.
9. Infrared lens.
Note
The laser pointer may not be enabled in all markets.
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8.3.2 Explanation
1. Tripod mount 1/4"-20
2. Release button for the cover to the connector bay
3. Cover for the connector bay
4. Release button for the battery compartment cover
5. Cover for the battery compartment
Camera parts
8.3 Bottom view
8.3.1 Figure
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8.4.2 Explanation
Camera parts
8.4 Battery condition indicator
8.4.1 Figure
Type of signal Explanation
The green light flashes. The power supply or the stand-alone battery
The green light is continuous. The battery is fully charged.
The green light is off. The camera is using the battery (instead of the
charger is charging the battery.
power supply).
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Figure 8.1 This figure shows the difference in position between the laser pointer and the optical center of
the infrared lens.
WARNING
Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
CAUTION
Protect the laser pointer with the protective cap when you are not using the laser pointer.
Note
The laser pointer may not be enabled in all markets.
Note
The symbol
is displayed on the screen when the laser pointer is on.
8.5.3 Laser rules and regulations
Wavelength: 635 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.
Camera parts
8.5 Laser pointer
8.5.1 Figure
8.5.2 Laser warning label
A laser warning label with the following information is attached to the camera:
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9.2 Explanation
1. Back toolbar button.
2. Mode toolbar button.
3. Presets toolbar button.
4. Tools toolbar button.
5. Palette toolbar button.
6. Parameters toolbar button.
7. Result table.
8. Measurement box.
9. Measurement spotmeter.
10. Various status and mode icons, e.g., Bluetooth, battery, USB, and compass.
11. Measurement circle.
12. Temperature scale.
13. Measurement line.
9.3 Status icons and indicators
The camera’s Bluetooth connectivity is enabled.
The camera’s Bluetooth connectivity is enabled and the camera is connected to
an Extech meter, using MeterLink.
Memory card indicator.
The camera is connected to a device using USB.
Battery status indicator.
Compass indicator.
The internal database managing images is out of sync. Click the icon to refresh
the database.
Screen elements
9.1 Figure
Icon or indicator Explanation
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GPS connection is OK.
Scanning for GPS satellites.
Laser notification.
Protected WLAN (WEP, WPA)
The camera is connected to the WLAN.
The camera failed to connect to the WLAN.
WLAN error.
Screen elements
Icon or indicator Explanation
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