FLIR T6xx series User Manual

User’s manual
FLIR T6xx series
User’s manual
FLIR T6xx series
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Table of contents
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......................................................1
1.5 Copyright ................................................................................1
1.6 Quality assurance .....................................................................1
1.7 Patents...................................................................................1
1.8 EULA Terms ............................................................................1
2 WARNING, CAUTION................................. ........................................ .2
3 Notice to user .... ................... ....... ....... ....... ................................. ......5
3.1 User-to-user forums .................................................................. 5
3.2 Calibration...............................................................................5
3.3 Accuracy ................................................................................ 5
3.4 Disposal of electronic waste ........................................................5
3.5 Training ..................................................................................5
3.6 Documentation updates ............................................................. 5
3.7 Important note about this manual..................................................5
4 Customer help ....... ....... ................... ....... ....... ....... ............................6
4.1 General ..................................................................................6
4.2 Submitting a question ................................................................ 6
4.3 Downloads ..............................................................................6
5 Parts lists ............................................. ....... ................................. ....7
5.1 Scope of delivery ......................................................................7
5.2 List of accessories and services................................................... 7
6 Quick Start Guide ........................... ....... ....... .......................... ....... .. 10
7 A note about ergonomics .... ............................................................. 11
8 Camera parts .................................................................................. 12
8.1.1 Figure........................................................................ 12
8.1.2 Explanation................................................................. 12
8.2.1 Figure........................................................................ 13
8.2.2 Explanation................................................................. 13
8.3.1 Figure........................................................................ 14
8.3.2 Explanation................................................................. 14
8.4.1 Figure........................................................................ 15
8.4.2 Explanation................................................................. 15
8.5.1 Figure........................................................................ 16
8.5.2 Explanation................................................................. 16
8.6.1 Figure........................................................................ 16
8.6.2 Explanation................................................................. 16
8.7.1 Figure........................................................................ 17
8.7.2 Laser warning label....................................................... 17
8.7.3 Laser rules and regulations ............................................ 17
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9 Screen elements ..... ........................................................................ 18
9.1.1 Figure........................................................................ 18
9.1.2 Explanation................................................................. 18
10 Navigating the menu system.... ........................................ ....... .......... 20
11 Connecting external devices and storage media .............. ....... ....... ..... 21
12 Pairing Bluetooth devices................................................................. 22
13 Configuring Wi-Fi ....... ....... ....... .......................... ....... ....... ............... 23
13.3 Connecting the camera to a wireless local area network (less
common use) .........................................................................23
14 Handling the camera.................. ....... ....... ........................................ 24
14.1.1 Using the power supply to charge the battery ..................... 24
14.1.2 Using the stand-alone battery charger to charge the
battery........................................................................24
14.2.1 Procedure .................................................................. 24
14.3.1 Procedure .................................................................. 24
14.4.1 Figure........................................................................ 25
14.4.2 Procedure .................................................................. 25
14.5.1 Figure........................................................................ 26
14.6.1 Figure........................................................................ 26
14.6.2 Procedure .................................................................. 26
14.7.1 Figure........................................................................ 27
14.7.2 Procedure .................................................................. 27
14.8.1 General...................................................................... 27
14.8.2 Procedure .................................................................. 27
14.9.1 Figure........................................................................ 28
14.9.2 Procedure .................................................................. 28
14.10.1 Figure........................................................................ 29
14.10.2 Procedure .................................................................. 29
14.12.1 Figure........................................................................ 32
14.12.2 Procedure .................................................................. 32
14.13.1 Figure........................................................................ 32
14.13.2 Procedure .................................................................. 32
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15 Working with images... ....... ....... .......................... ....... ....... ............... 35
15.1.1 General...................................................................... 35
15.1.2 Image capacity ............................................................ 35
15.1.3 Naming convention....................................................... 35
15.1.4 Procedure .................................................................. 35
15.2.1 General...................................................................... 35
15.2.2 Procedure .................................................................. 35
15.3.1 General...................................................................... 36
15.3.2 Procedure .................................................................. 36
15.4.1 General...................................................................... 36
15.4.2 Example 1 .................................................................. 36
15.4.3 Example 2 .................................................................. 37
15.4.4 Changing the temperature scale level ............................... 37
15.4.5 Changing the temperature scale span............................... 37
15.5.1 General...................................................................... 37
15.5.2 Procedure .................................................................. 37
15.6.1 General...................................................................... 38
15.6.2 Procedure .................................................................. 38
15.7.1 General...................................................................... 38
15.7.2 Procedure .................................................................. 38
15.8.1 General...................................................................... 38
15.8.2 Procedure .................................................................. 39
15.9.1 General...................................................................... 39
15.9.2 Procedure .................................................................. 39
16 Working with image modes ...................................... ......................... 40
17 Working with measurement tools .......... ....... ....... ....... ................... .... 43
17.1.1 General...................................................................... 43
17.1.2 Procedure .................................................................. 43
17.2.1 General...................................................................... 43
17.2.2 Procedure .................................................................. 43
17.3.1 General...................................................................... 44
17.3.2 Procedure .................................................................. 44
17.4.1 General...................................................................... 44
17.4.2 Procedure .................................................................. 44
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17.5.1 General...................................................................... 45
17.5.2 Procedure .................................................................. 45
17.6.1 General...................................................................... 46
17.6.2 Types of parameters ..................................................... 46
17.6.3 Recommended values................................................... 46
17.6.4 Procedure .................................................................. 46
17.6.5 Related topics ............................................................. 47
18 Fetching data from external Extech meters ... ....... ................... ....... ..... 48
18.6 Typical moisture measurement and documentation
procedure..............................................................................49
18.6.1 General...................................................................... 49
18.6.2 Procedure .................................................................. 49
19 Working with alarms and isotherms ...................... ....... ....... ............... 50
19.1.1 General...................................................................... 50
19.1.2 Types of alarm ............................................................. 50
19.1.3 Alarm signals .............................................................. 50
19.1.4 Procedure .................................................................. 50
19.2.1 General...................................................................... 50
19.2.2 About the Humidity isotherm ........................................... 50
19.2.3 About the Insulation isotherm.......................................... 51
19.2.4 Setting up a Humidity alarm ............................................ 51
19.2.5 Setting up an Insulation alarm ......................................... 51
20 Annotating images ..... ....... ....... .......................... ....... ....... ............... 53
20.2.1 General...................................................................... 53
20.2.2 Procedure .................................................................. 53
20.3.1 General...................................................................... 53
20.3.2 Procedure .................................................................. 53
20.4.1 General...................................................................... 54
20.4.2 Procedure .................................................................. 54
20.5.1 General...................................................................... 55
20.5.2 Definition of field and value............................................. 55
20.5.3 Procedure .................................................................. 55
20.6.1 General...................................................................... 57
20.6.2 Adding a separate sketch............................................... 57
20.6.3 Adding a sketch to an infrared image ................................ 57
20.6.4 Adding a sketch to a digital photo..................................... 58
21 Programming the camera ............. ....... ....... ....... ................... ....... ..... 59
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22 Recording video clips ....... .......................... ....... ....... ................... .... 60
23 Changing settings . ....... ....... ................... ....... ....... ....... ................... . 61
24 Technical data . ....... ................... ....... ....... ....... ................................. 63
25 Declaration of conformity .................................... ............................. 64
26 Dimensional drawings ............... ....... ....... ........................................ 65
26.1.1 Figure........................................................................ 65
26.2.1 Figure........................................................................ 65
26.3.1 Figure........................................................................ 66
26.4.1 Figure........................................................................ 67
26.5.1 Figure........................................................................ 67
26.6.1 Figure........................................................................ 68
26.7.1 Figure........................................................................ 69
26.8.1 Figure........................................................................ 69
26.9.1 Figure........................................................................ 70
26.10.1 Figure........................................................................ 70
26.11.1 Figure........................................................................ 71
26.12.1 Figure........................................................................ 71
26.13.1 Figure........................................................................ 72
26.14.1 Figure........................................................................ 72
26.15.1 Figure........................................................................ 73
27 Cleaning the camera ..... ................... ....... ....... ....... ................... ....... . 74
27.1.1 Liquids....................................................................... 74
27.1.2 Equipment.................................................................. 74
27.1.3 Procedure .................................................................. 74
27.2.1 Liquids....................................................................... 74
27.2.2 Equipment.................................................................. 74
27.2.3 Procedure .................................................................. 74
27.3.1 General...................................................................... 75
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27.3.2 Procedure .................................................................. 75
28 Application examples............................................................. .......... 76
28.1.1 General...................................................................... 76
28.1.2 Figure........................................................................ 76
28.2.1 General...................................................................... 76
28.2.2 Figure........................................................................ 76
28.3.1 General...................................................................... 77
28.3.2 Figure........................................................................ 77
28.4.1 General...................................................................... 78
28.4.2 Figure........................................................................ 78
28.5.1 General...................................................................... 79
28.5.2 Figure........................................................................ 79
29 About FLIR Systems ....... ....... ....... ........................................ ........... 80
30 Glossary ............................... ........................................ ....... .......... 83
31 Thermographic measurement techniques ......... ....... ....... ....... ............ 86
31.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample.................................... 86
32 History of infrared technology... ....... ....... ....... ................... ....... ....... .. 91
33 Theory of thermography................................................................... 94
33.3.1 Planck’s law ................................................................ 95
33.3.2 Wien’s displacement law................................................ 96
33.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law ................................................. 97
33.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters ................................................. 98
33.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials........................................... 100
34 The measurement formula. ....... ................... ....... ....... ....... .............. 101
35 Emissivity tables ................................... ....... ................................. 105
35.1 References.......................................................................... 105
35.2 Tables ................................................................................ 105
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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 fora 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, atits option, repair or replace any such defective product free of charge if, upon inspection, it proves to be defective in material or work­manship and provided that it is returned to FLIR Systems within the said one­year period.
FLIR Systems has no other obligation or liability for defects than those set forth above.
No other warranty is expressed or implied. FLIR Systems specifically dis­claims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
FLIR Systems shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage, whether based on contract, tort or any other legal theory.
This warranty shall be governed by Swedish law. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this war-
ranty, shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the Rules of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce. The place of ar­bitration shall be Stockholm. The language to be usedin the arbitral proceed­ings shall be English.

1.2 Usage statistics

FLIR Systems reserves theright 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 executedif the camera device implements aremote network service that supports network logons.

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 codemay be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any language or computer language inany 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 arethe 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.
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1.8 EULA Terms

• Youhave acquired a device (“INFRARED CAMERA”) that includes soft­ware licensed by FLIR Systems AB fromMicrosoft 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 SOFTWAREis licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.
• IF YOU DO NOTAGREE TOTHIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”), DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. IN­STEAD, PROMPTLYCONTACT FLIR Systems AB FOR INSTRUC­TIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED DEVICE(S) FOR A REFUND.
ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION OFANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).
GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following license:
• Youmay use the SOFTWARE only on the DEVICE.
NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOL-
ERANT.FLIR SystemsAB HAS INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE IN THE DEVICE, AND MS HAS RELIED UPON FLIR Systems AB TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR SUCH USE.
NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE is
provided “AS IS” and with all faults. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, AND EFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF NEGLIGENCE) IS WITH YOU. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT.IF YOU HAVERECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES
REGARDING THE DEVICE OR THE SOFTWARE, THOSE WAR­RANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATEFROM, AND ARE NOT BINDING ON, MS.
• No Liability for Certain Damages. EXCEPTAS 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 APPLYEVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PUR­POSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MS BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOL­LARS (U.S.$250.00).
Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Dis-
assembly. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disas-
semble 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 RESTRIC-
TIONS. You may permanently transfer rights under this EULA only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, and only if the recipient agrees to this EULA. If the SOFTWARE is an up­grade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE.
EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is
subject to U.S. export jurisdiction. 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, CAUTION

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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WARNING, CAUTION
• 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
camera 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 f series camera requires a power supply of 21–30 VDC. Operating
the camera outside of the specified input voltage range or the specified operating temperature range can cause permanent damage.
• The FLIR A3xx pt series camera requires a power supply of 21–30 VAC or 21–30
VDC. Operating 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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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

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.
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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 (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.
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Parts lists

5.1 Scope of delivery

• Infrared camera with lens
• Battery (2 ea.)
• Battery charger
• Bluetooth headset*
• Calibration certificate
• Downloads brochure
• FLIR ResearchIR scratchcard*
• FLIR Tools download card*
• FLIR apps card
• Getting started guide
• HDMI-DVI cable
• HDMI-HDMI cable
• Hard transport case
• Important information guide
• Large eyecap
• Lens cap
• Memory card with adapter
• Neck strap
• Optics brochure
• Power supply, incl. multi-plugs
• Service & training brochure
• Thank you card
• Tripod adapter
• USB cable, Std A to Mini-B
• User documentation CD-ROM
• 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.

5.2 List of accessories and services

Part No Product name
1124544 Neck strap
1910423 1910490
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-3011 ITC Advanced Building – attendance 1 pers
ITC-ADV-3019 ITC Advanced Building – group of 10 pers.
ITC-ADV-3021 ITC Advanced General Thermography Course - attendance, 1 pers.
ITC-ADV-3029 ITC Advanced General Thermography Course- group of 10 pers.
ITC-ADV-3061 ITC Advanced Thermal applications course - attendance 1 pers. (3 days)
ITC-ADV-3069 ITC Advanced Thermal applications course - group up to 10 pers. (3 days)
ITC-CER-5101 ITC Level 1 Thermography Course - attendance, 1 pers.
USB cable Std A <-> Mini-B Cigarette lighter adapter kit, 12 VDC, 1.2 m/3.9 ft.
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Part No Product name
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
pers.
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-2011 ITC Short course building thermography -attendance 1 pers. (2 days)
ITC-EXP-2019 ITC Short course building thermography - inclusive 10 pers. (2 days)
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-2061 ITC Short course HVAC and plumbing - attendance 1 pers (2 days)
ITC-EXP-2069 ITC Short course HVAC and plumbing - group up to 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)
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Parts lists
Part No Product name
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)
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)
T197717 FLIR Reporter Professional (DVD)
T197731 Tripod Adapter
T197753 Stylus pen
T197771 Bluetooth Headset T197883 Large eyecap
T197896 High temp option +300°C to 2000°C (+572°F to 3632°F) for FLIR A6xxsc and
T197914 IR lens, f=41.3 mm (15°) with case
T197915 IR lens, f=13.1 mm (45°) with case
T197922 IR lens, f=24.6 mm (25°) with case
T197924 Hard transport case for T6xx series
T197965 FLIR Tools T198055 Battery
T198059
T198060
T198065 IR lens, f=6.5 mm (80°) with case
T198126 Battery charger, incl. power supply with multi plugs T6xx
T198166 IR lens, f=88.9 mm (7°) with case and support for T6xx
T198206
T198209
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
T199836
T199838 Calibration including General maintenance T6xx series
T910737 Memory card micro-SD with adapters
T910814 Power supply, incl. multi plugs
T910891 HDMI type C to HDMI type A cable 1.5 m
T910930 HDMI type C to DVI cable 1.5 m
T910972
T910973
T911048 Pouch for FLIR T6xx and T4xx series T911093 Tool belt
T6xx
Close-up IR lens, 2.9× (50 µm) with case
Close-up IR lens, 5.8× (100 µm) with case
FLIR ResearchIR 3 (CD)
FLIR ResearchIR 3 Max (CD)
One year extended warranty for T6xx 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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Quick Start Guide

6.1 Procedure

Follow this procedure:
1. Put a battery into the battery compartment.
2. Charge the battery for 4 hours before starting the camera for the first time, or until the
green battery condition LED glows continuously.
3. Insert a memory card into a card slot.
4. Push the
5. Aim the camera towards the object of interest.
6. Autofocus the camera by pushing the Autofocus/Save button half-way down.
7. Push the Autofocus/Save button fully down to save an image directly.
Note
Whether or not the image will be saved directly depends on the functionality of the Autofocus/Save button. The functionality can be changed on the Preferences tab (Mode > Settings > Preferences).
8. Do one of the following:
• Remove the memory card and insert it in 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.
Note
You can also move the images to the computer using FLIR Tools, which comes with your camera. In FLIR Tools you can analyze the images and create PDF reports.
button to turn on the camera.
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A note about ergonomics

7.1 General

To prevent strain-related 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 tilt the touch-screen LCD 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.

7.2 Figure

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Camera parts

8.1 View from the right

8.1.1 Figure

8.1.2 Explanation

1. Knob to change the dioptric correction for the viewfinder.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with a viewfinder.
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.
Note
This item is subject to camera model.
2. Handstrap.
3. Digital zoom button.
4. Autofocus/Save button.
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Camera parts

8.2 View from the left

8.2.1 Figure

8.2.2 Explanation

1. Lamp for the digital camera.
2. Laser pointer.
3. Lamp for the digital camera.
4. Infrared lens.
5. Digital camera.
Note
The digital camera can be configured to capture digital photos at the same field of view as the infra­red camera. For more information, see 23 Changing settings, page 61.
6. Focus ring.
7. Button to operate the laser pointer.
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Camera parts

8.3 View from the rear

8.3.1 Figure

8.3.2 Explanation

1. Sensor that adjusts the touch-screen LCD intensity automatically.
2. Button to switch between touch-screen LCD mode and viewfinder mode.
Note
This item is subject to camera model.
3. Viewfinder.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with a viewfinder.
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.
Note
This item is subject to camera model.
4. Programmable button.
5. Joystick with push-button functionality.
6.
• Button to display the menu system.
• Back button.
7. Stylus pen
8. Button to switch between different image modes:
• Infrared camera.
• Digital camera.
• Thermal fusion.
• Picture-in-picture.
• MSX.
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9. Button to switch between automatic mode, manual mode, manual minimum mode, and manual maximum mode.
10. Image archive.
11. Touch-screen LCD.
12. Power indicator.
13. On/off button.

8.4 View from the bottom

8.4.1 Figure

8.4.2 Explanation

1. Tripod mount. Requires an adapter (included).
2. Latch to release the battery.
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Camera parts

8.5 Battery condition LED indicator

8.5.1 Figure

8.5.2 Explanation

Type of signal Explanation
The green LED flashes two times per second. The battery is being charged.
The green LED glows continuously. The battery is fully charged.

8.6 Power LED indicator

8.6.1 Figure

8.6.2 Explanation

Type of signal Explanation
The LED is off. The camera is off. The LED is blue. The camera is on.
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Camera parts

8.7 Laser pointer

8.7.1 Figure

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 symbol
Note
The laser pointer may not be enabled in all markets.
is displayed on the screen when the laser pointer is on.

8.7.2 Laser warning label

A laser warning label with the following information is attached to the camera:

8.7.3 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.
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Screen elements

9.1 Main screen area

9.1.1 Figure

9.1.2 Explanation

1. Measurement result table.
2. Measurement tools (e.g., spotmeter).
3. Temperature scale.
4. Back button.
5. Mode button (camera, video, program, settings).
6. Predefined sets of measurement tools.
7. Measurement tools.
8. Color palettes.
9. Measurement parameters.
Note
• To display the menu system, tap the screen or push
• Additional information and icons may be displayed on the screen, depending on functionality and visibility, e.g. compass and GPS data (see 23 Changing settings, page 61).

9.2 Status icons and indicators

Icon or indicator Explanation
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
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Icon or indicator Explanation
The internal database managing images is out of sync.
Note
You need to tap this icon when it appears in the top right corner of the screen.
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.
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Navigating the menu system

10.1 Figure

10.2 Explanation

The figure above shows the two ways to navigate the menu system in the camera:
• Using the index finger or the stylus pen to navigate the menu system (left).
• Using the joystick to navigate the menu system (right).
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