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User’s manual FLIR T8xx series
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Table of contents
1 Disclaimers ........................... ................................. ............................1
1.1 Legal disclaimer ......................................................................... 1
1.2 Usage statistics ..........................................................................1
1.3 U.S. Government Regulations........................................................1
1.4 Copyright ..................................................................................1
1.5 Quality assurance .......................................................................1
1.6 Patents..................................................................................... 1
1.7 EULA Terms ..............................................................................1
1.8 EULA Terms ..............................................................................1
2 Safety information ......................... ................................. .....................2
3 Notice to user ............................ ............................... .. ........................6
3.1 Calibration.................................................................................6
3.2 Accuracy ..................................................................................6
3.3 Disposal of electronic waste..........................................................6
3.4 Training .................................................................................... 6
3.5 Documentation updates ...............................................................6
3.6 Important note about this manual....................................................7
3.7 Note about authoritative versions.................................................... 7
4 Customer help ........................... ............................... .. ........................8
4.1 General .................................................................................... 8
4.2 Submitting a question .................................................................. 8
4.3 Downloads ................................................................................8
5 Quick start guide................... .. .. .. ........................... .. .. .........................9
5.1 Procedure ................................................................................. 9
5.2 To keep in mind .......................................................................... 9
6.1 General .................................................................................. 10
6.2 Procedure ............................................................................... 10
7.1 General .................................................................................. 15
7.2 Figure .................................................................................... 15
8.1 View from the rear..................................................................... 16
8.1.1 Figure.......................................................................... 16
8.1.2 Explanation................................................................... 16
8.2 View from the front .................................................................... 17
8.2.1 Figure.......................................................................... 17
8.2.2 Explanation................................................................... 17
8.3 View from the bottom................................................................. 18
8.3.1 Figure.......................................................................... 18
8.3.2 Explanation................................................................... 18
8.4 Laser distance meter and laser pointer .......................................... 18
8.4.1 General........................................................................ 18
8.4.2 Laser transmitter and receiver........................................... 19
8.4.3 Difference in position ...................................................... 19
8.4.4 Laser warning label......................................................... 20
8.4.5 Laser rules and regulations .............................................. 20
8.5 Viewfinder and display ............................................................... 20
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9.1 General .................................................................................. 21
9.2 Menu system ........................................................................... 21
9.3 Soft buttons ............................................................................. 22
9.4 Status icons and indicators ......................................................... 23
9.5 Swipe-down menu .................................................................... 23
9.6 Image overlay information ........................................................... 23
10.1 General .................................................................................. 25
10.2 Navigating using the navigation pad.............................................. 25
11.1 Charging the battery.................................................................. 26
11.1.1 General........................................................................ 26
11.1.2 Using the stand-alone battery charger to charge the
battery ......................................................................... 26
11.1.3 Using the USB battery charger to charge the battery when
it is inside the camera...................................................... 26
11.1.4 Charging the battery using a USB cable connected to a
computer...................................................................... 27
11.2 Installing and removing the camera battery..................................... 27
11.2.1 Installing the battery........................................................ 27
11.2.2 Removing the battery ...................................................... 28
11.3 Turning on and turning off the camera............................................ 28
11.4 Adjusting the viewfinder’s dioptric correction (sharpness) .................. 29
11.5 Adjusting the angle of lens .......................................................... 30
11.5.1 Figure.......................................................................... 30
11.5.2 Procedure .................................................................... 30
11.6 Adjusting the infrared camera focus manually ................................. 31
11.6.1 Figure.......................................................................... 31
11.6.2 Procedure .................................................................... 31
11.7 Autofocusing the infrared camera ................................................. 31
11.7.1 General........................................................................ 31
11.7.2 Figure.......................................................................... 32
11.7.3 Procedure .................................................................... 32
11.8 Continuous autofocus ................................................................ 32
11.8.1 General........................................................................ 32
11.8.2 Procedure .................................................................... 33
11.9 Operating the laser distance meter ............................................... 33
11.9.1 General........................................................................ 33
11.9.2 Procedure .................................................................... 34
11.10 Measuring areas....................................................................... 34
11.10.1 General........................................................................ 34
11.10.2 Procedure .................................................................... 35
11.11 Connecting external devices and storage media .............................. 35
11.11.1 General........................................................................ 35
11.11.2 Figure.......................................................................... 35
11.11.3 Explanation................................................................... 35
11.12 Moving files to a computer .......................................................... 36
11.12.1 General........................................................................ 36
11.12.2 Procedure .................................................................... 36
11.13 Assigning functions to the programmable buttons ............................ 37
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11.13.1 General........................................................................ 37
11.13.2 Procedure .................................................................... 38
11.14 Using the camera lamp as a flash ................................................. 38
11.14.1 General........................................................................ 38
11.14.2 Procedure .................................................................... 38
11.15 Changing camera lenses............................................................ 39
11.16 Calibrating the lens–camera combination ....................................... 42
11.16.1 Introduction................................................................... 42
11.16.2 AutoCal procedure ......................................................... 43
11.17 Neck strap............................................................................... 45
11.18 Hand strap .............................................................................. 45
12.1 About image files...................................................................... 47
12.1.1 General........................................................................ 47
12.1.2 File-naming convention ................................................... 47
12.1.3 Storage capacity ............................................................ 47
12.1.4 About UltraMax.............................................................. 47
12.2 Saving an image ....................................................................... 48
12.2.1 General........................................................................ 48
12.2.2 Procedure .................................................................... 48
12.3 Previewing an image ................................................................. 49
12.3.1 General........................................................................ 49
12.3.2 Procedure .................................................................... 49
12.4 Opening a saved image.............................................................. 49
12.4.1 General........................................................................ 49
12.4.2 Procedure .................................................................... 49
12.5 Editing a saved image ................................................................ 50
12.5.1 General........................................................................ 50
12.5.2 Procedure .................................................................... 50
12.5.3 Related topics ............................................................... 50
12.6 Displaying the image information.................................................. 50
12.6.1 General........................................................................ 50
12.6.2 Procedure .................................................................... 50
12.7 Zooming an image .................................................................... 51
12.7.1 General........................................................................ 51
12.7.2 Procedure .................................................................... 51
12.8 Deleting images ....................................................................... 51
12.9 Resetting the image counter........................................................ 51
12.9.1 General........................................................................ 51
12.9.2 Procedure .................................................................... 52
13.1 General .................................................................................. 53
13.1.1 Managing folders via soft button ........................................ 53
13.2 Opening image and video files ..................................................... 54
13.3 Creating a new folder................................................................. 54
13.4 Renaming a folder..................................................................... 54
13.5 Changing the active folder .......................................................... 54
13.5.1 General........................................................................ 54
13.5.2 Procedure .................................................................... 55
13.6 Moving files between folders ....................................................... 55
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13.7 Deleting a folder ....................................................................... 55
13.8 Deleting an image or video file..................................................... 56
13.8.1 General........................................................................ 56
13.8.2 Procedure .................................................................... 56
13.9 Deleting multiple files................................................................. 56
13.9.1 General........................................................................ 56
13.9.2 Procedure .................................................................... 56
13.10 Deleting all files ........................................................................ 57
13.10.1 General........................................................................ 57
13.10.2 Procedure .................................................................... 57
14.1 General .................................................................................. 58
14.2 Adjusting the infrared camera focus .............................................. 58
14.2.1 Manual focus ................................................................ 58
14.2.2 Autofocus ..................................................................... 58
14.2.3 Continuous autofocus ..................................................... 58
14.3 Adjusting the infrared image........................................................ 59
14.3.1 General........................................................................ 59
14.3.2 Manual adjustment by touching the screen .......................... 60
14.3.3 Manual adjustment by using the navigation pad .................... 61
14.3.4 Manual adjustment in Level, Span mode ............................. 62
14.3.5 Manual adjustment in Level, Max, Min mode ........................ 62
14.4 Changing the camera temperature range ....................................... 62
14.4.1 General........................................................................ 62
14.4.2 Procedure .................................................................... 62
14.5 Changing the color palettes......................................................... 63
14.5.1 General........................................................................ 63
14.5.2 Procedure .................................................................... 64
14.6 Changing the measurement parameters ........................................ 64
14.7 Performing a non-uniformity correction (NUC) ................................. 65
14.7.1 General........................................................................ 65
14.7.2 Performing an NUC manually ............................................ 65
14.8 Hiding all overlay ...................................................................... 65
14.8.1 General........................................................................ 65
15.1 General .................................................................................. 67
15.2 Image examples ....................................................................... 67
15.3 Selecting an image mode ........................................................... 69
16.1 General .................................................................................. 71
16.2 Adding/removing measurement tools ............................................ 71
16.3 Editing user presets................................................................... 71
16.3.1 General........................................................................ 71
16.3.2 Procedure .................................................................... 72
16.4 Moving and resizing a measurement tool ....................................... 72
16.4.1 General........................................................................ 72
16.4.2 Moving a spot................................................................ 72
16.4.3 Moving and resizing a box or circle tool ............................... 73
16.5 Changing the measurement parameters ........................................ 73
16.5.1 General........................................................................ 73
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16.5.2 Types of parameters ....................................................... 73
16.5.3 Recommended values..................................................... 74
16.5.4 Procedure .................................................................... 74
16.5.5 Related topics ............................................................... 76
16.6 Displaying values in the result table............................................... 76
16.6.1 General........................................................................ 76
16.6.2 Procedure .................................................................... 76
16.7 Creating and setting up a difference calculation............................... 77
16.7.1 General........................................................................ 77
16.7.2 Procedure .................................................................... 77
16.8 Setting a measurement alarm ...................................................... 78
16.8.1 General........................................................................ 78
16.8.2 Types of alarm ............................................................... 78
16.8.3 Alarm signals ................................................................ 78
16.8.4 Procedure .................................................................... 78
17.1 Color alarms ............................................................................ 81
17.1.1 General........................................................................ 81
17.1.2 Image examples ............................................................ 81
17.1.3 Setting up above, below, and interval alarms ........................ 82
17.1.4 Building isotherms .......................................................... 83
18.1 General .................................................................................. 85
18.2 Adding a note .......................................................................... 85
18.2.1 General........................................................................ 85
18.2.2 Procedure .................................................................... 85
18.3 Adding a text comment table ....................................................... 86
18.3.1 General........................................................................ 86
18.3.2 Procedure .................................................................... 86
18.3.3 Creating a text comment table template .............................. 87
18.4 Adding a voice annotation........................................................... 89
18.4.1 General........................................................................ 89
18.4.2 Procedure .................................................................... 89
18.5 Adding a sketch........................................................................ 90
18.5.1 General........................................................................ 90
18.5.2 Procedure .................................................................... 90
19.1 General .................................................................................. 92
19.2 Procedure ............................................................................... 92
20.1 General .................................................................................. 93
20.2 Procedure ............................................................................... 93
20.3 Playing a saved video clip........................................................... 93
21.1 General .................................................................................. 95
21.2 Procedure ............................................................................... 95
22.1 General .................................................................................. 97
22.2 Procedure ............................................................................... 97
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23.1 General .................................................................................. 98
23.2 Setting up a wireless access point (most common use)..................... 98
23.3 Connecting the camera to a WLAN (less common use)..................... 98
24.1 General .................................................................................. 99
24.2 Technical support for external meters ............................................ 99
24.3 Procedure ............................................................................. 100
24.4 Typical moisture measurement and documentation
procedure ............................................................................. 100
24.4.1 General...................................................................... 100
24.4.2 Procedure .................................................................. 100
24.5 More information .................................................................... 101
25 Changing settings . ............................... ................................. .......... 102
25.1 General ................................................................................ 102
25.1.1 Connections................................................................ 102
25.1.2 Camera temperature range ............................................ 102
25.1.3 Save options & storage.................................................. 102
25.1.4 Device settings ............................................................ 103
26 Cleaning the camera......................... .. ............................... .............. 106
26.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items..................................... 106
26.1.1 Liquids....................................................................... 106
26.1.2 Equipment.................................................................. 106
26.1.3 Procedure .................................................................. 106
26.2 Infrared lens .......................................................................... 106
26.2.1 Liquids....................................................................... 106
26.2.2 Equipment.................................................................. 106
26.2.3 Procedure .................................................................. 106
26.3 Infrared detector ..................................................................... 107
26.3.1 General...................................................................... 107
26.3.2 Procedure .................................................................. 107
27 Technical data ........................ .. .. ............................. .. .. .................... 108
27.1 Online field-of-view calculator .................................................... 108
27.2 Note about technical data ......................................................... 108
27.3 Note about authoritative versions................................................ 108
27.4 FLIR T830 14°........................................................................ 109
27.5 FLIR T830 24°........................................................................ 115
27.6 FLIR T830 24° + 14°................................................................ 121
27.7 FLIR T830 24° + 14° & 42°........................................................ 127
27.8 FLIR T830 24° + 42°................................................................ 134
27.9 FLIR T830 42°........................................................................ 140
27.10 FLIR T830 42°+ 14°................................................................. 146
27.11 FLIR T840 14°........................................................................ 152
27.12 FLIR T840 24°........................................................................ 158
27.13 FLIR T840 24° + 14°................................................................ 164
27.14 FLIR T840 24° + 14° & 42°........................................................ 170
27.15 FLIR T840 24° + 42°................................................................ 177
27.16 FLIR T840 42°........................................................................ 183
27.17 FLIR T840 42° + 14°................................................................ 189
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28 Mechanical drawings ............................... .. .. ............................. .. .. ... 195
29 CE Declaration of conformity ........................... .. ............................... 199
30 Application examples.... ............................... .... ............................. .. . 201
30.1 Moisture & water damage ......................................................... 201
30.1.1 General...................................................................... 201
30.1.2 Figure........................................................................ 201
30.2 Faulty contact in socket ............................................................ 201
30.2.1 General...................................................................... 201
30.2.2 Figure........................................................................ 202
30.3 Oxidized socket...................................................................... 202
30.3.1 General...................................................................... 202
30.3.2 Figure........................................................................ 202
30.4 Insulation deficiencies.............................................................. 203
30.4.1 General...................................................................... 203
30.4.2 Figure........................................................................ 203
30.5 Draft .................................................................................... 204
30.5.1 General...................................................................... 204
30.5.2 Figure........................................................................ 204
31 About FLIR Systems ....................... ............................... .................. 206
31.1 More than just an infrared camera .............................................. 207
31.2 Sharing our knowledge ............................................................ 208
31.3 Supporting our customers......................................................... 208
32 Terms, laws, and definitions.......................... ................................. ... 209
33 Thermographic measurement techniques ............. .. ........................... 211
33.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 211
33.2 Emissivity.............................................................................. 211
33.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample.................................... 211
33.3 Reflected apparent temperature ................................................. 215
33.4 Distance ............................................................................... 215
33.5 Relative humidity .................................................................... 215
33.6 Other parameters.................................................................... 215
34 The secret to a good thermal image .... .. ............................... .............. 216
34.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 216
34.2 Background........................................................................... 216
34.3 A good image ........................................................................ 216
34.4 The three unchangeables—the basis for a good image ................... 217
34.4.1 Focus ........................................................................ 217
34.4.2 Temperature range ....................................................... 218
34.4.3 Image detail and distance from the object .......................... 219
34.5 The changeables—image optimization and temperature
measurement......................................................................... 220
34.5.1 Level and span ............................................................ 220
34.5.2 Palettes and isotherms .................................................. 220
34.5.3 Object parameters........................................................ 221
34.6 Taking images—practical tips .................................................... 221
34.7 Conclusion ............................................................................ 222
35 About calibration................... .. ............................... ......................... 223
35.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 223
35.2 Definition—what is calibration? .................................................. 223
35.3 Camera calibration at FLIR Systems ........................................... 223
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35.4 The differences between a calibration performed by a user and
that performed directly at FLIR Systems....................................... 224
35.5 Calibration, verification and adjustment........................................ 224
35.6 Non-uniformity correction.......................................................... 225
35.7 Thermal image adjustment (thermal tuning) .................................. 225
36 History of infrared technology...... .. .. ............................... .................. 226
37 Theory of thermography.. .. ............................... ................................ 229
37.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 229
37.2 The electromagnetic spectrum................................................... 229
37.3 Blackbody radiation................................................................. 230
37.3.1 Planck’s law ................................................................ 231
37.3.2 Wien’s displacement law................................................ 232
37.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law ................................................. 233
37.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters................................................. 234
37.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials............................................. 236
38 The measurement formula.................. ............................... .. ............. 237
39 Emissivity tables .. ................................. ............................... ........... 241
39.1 References............................................................................ 241
39.2 Tables .................................................................................. 241
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Disclaimers
1.1 Legal disclaimer
For warranty terms, please refer to https://www.flir.com/warranty.
1.2 Usage statistics
FLIR Systems reserves the rightto gatheranonymous usage statistics to help maintain and improve the qualityof our software andservices.
1.3 U.S. Government Regulations
This product may be subject to U.S. Export Regulations. Please send any in­quiries to exportquestions@flir.com.
1.4 Copyright
© 2019, 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 orcomputer languagein anyform orby any means, electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems.
The documentation must not, inwhole orpart, 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 onthe products herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of FLIR Systems and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, trade names or companynames referenced herein are used for identification only and are theproperty of their respective owners.
1.5 Quality assurance
The Quality Management System under which these products aredeveloped and manufactured has been certifiedin accordance with the ISO 9001 standard.
FLIR Systems is committed toa policyof continuousdevelopment; therefore we reserve the right to make changes and improvements on any of the prod­ucts without prior notice.
1.6 Patents
This product is protected bypatents, designpatents, patents pending, or de­sign patents pending. Please refer to the FLIR Systems’ patent registry: https://www.flir.com/patentnotices.
1.7 EULA Terms
Qt4 Core and Qt4 GUI,Copyright ©2013Nokia Corporation and FLIR Sys­tems AB. This Qt libraryis a free software; you can redistributeit and/ormodify it under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version2.1 ofthe License,or (atyour op­tion) any later version. This library is distributedin thehope thatit willbe useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MER­CHANTABILITYor FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU Lesser General Public License, http://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl-2.1.html. The source code for the librariesQt4 Core and Qt4 GUI may be requested from FLIR Systems AB.
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• Youhave acquired a device (“INFRARED CAMERA”) that includes soft­ware licensed by FLIR Systems AB from Microsoft Licensing, GP or its af­filiates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin,as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documen­tation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by internationalintellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.
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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:
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◦ NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE is
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◦ No Liability for Certain Damages. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY
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assembly. You may notreverse engineer, decompile, or disassem-
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◦ SOFTWARE TRANSFER ALLOWED BUT WITH RESTRICTIONS.
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WARNING
Applicability: Class B digital devices.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in­stallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
Applicability: Digital devices subject to 15.19/RSS-210. NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Op-
eration is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
Applicability: Digital devices subject to 15.21. NOTICE: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by FLIR Systems
may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
WARNING
Applicability: Digital devices subject to 2.1091/2.1093/OET Bulletin 65. Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information: The radiated output power of the device is below
the FCC/IC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
WARNING
Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
WARNING
Do not point the camera at the face of a person when the continuous autofocus function is on. The cam­era uses laser distance measurements (that are continuous) for the focus adjustments. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
WARNING
Do not point the camera at the face of a person when you use the autofocus function. You can set the camera to use a laser distance measurement for the focus adjustment. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
WARNING
Do not disassemble or do a modification to the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices which, if damage occurs, can cause the battery to become hot, or cause an explosion or an ignition.
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WARNING
If there is a leak from the battery and you get the fluid in your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Flush well with water and immediately get medical care. The battery fluid can cause injury to your eyes if you do not do this.
WARNING
Do not continue to charge the battery if it does not become charged in the specified charging time. If you continue to charge the battery, it can become hot and cause an explosion or ignition. Injury to persons can occur.
WARNING
Only use the correct equipment to remove the electrical power from the battery. If you do not use the cor­rect equipment, you can decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery. If you do not use the correct equipment, an incorrect flow of current to the battery can occur. This can cause the battery to be­come hot, or cause an explosion. Injury to persons can occur.
WARNING
Make sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and warning labels on con­tainers before you use a liquid. The liquids can be dangerous. Injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Do not point the infrared camera (with or without the lens cover) at strong energy sources, for example, devices that cause laser radiation, or the sun. This can have an unwanted effect on the accuracy of the camera. It can also cause damage to the detector in the camera.
CAUTION
Do not use the camera in temperatures more than +50°C (+122°F), unless other information is specified in the user documentation or technical data. High temperatures can cause damage to the camera.
CAUTION
Do not attach the batteries directly to a car’s cigarette lighter socket, unless FLIR Systems supplies a spe­cific adapter to connect the batteries to a cigarette lighter socket. Damage to the batteries can occur.
CAUTION
Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with a metal object (such as wire). Damage to the batteries can occur.
CAUTION
Do not get water or salt water on the battery, or permit the battery to become wet. Damage to the batteries can occur.
CAUTION
Do not make holes in the battery with objects. Damage to the battery can occur.
CAUTION
Do not hit or cause shocks to the battery. Damage to the battery can occur.
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CAUTION
Do not put the batteries in or near a fire, or into direct sunlight. When the battery becomes hot, the built-in safety equipment becomes energized and can stop the battery charging procedure. If the battery be­comes hot, damage can occur to the safety equipment and this can cause more heat, damage or ignition of the battery.
CAUTION
Do not put the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high-temperature locations. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Do not solder directly onto the battery. Damage to the battery can occur.
CAUTION
Do not use the battery if, when you use, charge, or put the battery in storage, there is an unusual smell from the battery, the battery feels hot, changes color, changes shape, or is in an unusual condition. Speak with your sales office if one or more of these problems occurs. Damage to the battery and injury to per­sons can occur.
CAUTION
Only use a specified battery charger when you charge the battery. Damage to the battery can occur if you do not do this.
CAUTION
Only use a specified battery for the camera. Damage to the camera and the battery can occur if you do not do this.
CAUTION
The temperature range through which you can charge the battery is ±0°C to +45°C (+32°F to +113°F), ex­cept for the Korean market where the approved range is +10°C to + 45°C (+50°F to +113°F). If you charge the battery at temperatures out of this range, it can cause the battery to become hot or to break. It can also decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery.
CAUTION
The temperature range through which you can remove the electrical power from the battery is -15°C to +50°C (+5°F to +122°F), unless other information is specified in the user documentation or technical data. If you operate the battery out of this temperature range, it can decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery.
CAUTION
When the battery is worn, apply insulation to the terminals with adhesive tape or equivalent materials be­fore you discard it. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur if you do not do this.
CAUTION
Remove any water or moisture on the battery before you install it. Damage to the battery can occur if you do not do this.
CAUTION
Do not apply solvents or equivalent liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items. Damage to the bat­tery and injury to persons can occur.
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CAUTION
Be careful when you clean the infrared lens. The lens has an anti-reflective coating which is easily dam­aged. Damage to the infrared lens can occur.
CAUTION
Do not use too much force to clean the infrared lens. This can cause damage to the anti-reflective coating.
CAUTION
Make sure that the beams from the intensive energy sources do not go into the viewfinder. The beams can cause damage to the camera. This includes the devices that emit laser radiation, or the sun.
Note The encapsulation rating is only applicable when all the openings on the camera are sealed with their correct covers, hatches, or caps. This includes the compartments for data storage, batteries, and connectors.
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Notice to user
3.1 Calibration
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.
3.2 Accuracy
For very accurate results, we recommend that you wait 5 minutes after you have started the camera before measuring a temperature.
3.3 Disposal of electronic waste
Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and substan­ces that may be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment when waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is not handled correctly.
Equipment marked with the below crossed-out wheeled bin is electrical and electronic equipment. The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that waste electrical and elec­tronic equipment should not be discarded together with unseparated household waste, but must be collected separately.
For this purpose all local authorities have established collection schemes under which res­idents can dispose waste electrical and electronic equipment at a recycling centre or other collection points, or WEEE will be collected directly from households. More detailed infor­mation is available from the technical administration of the relevant local authority.
3.4 Training
To read about infrared training, visit:
• http://www.infraredtraining.com
• http://www.irtraining.com
• http://www.irtraining.eu
3.5 Documentation updates
Our manuals are updated several times per year, and we also issue product-critical notifi­cations of changes on a regular basis.
To access the latest manuals, translations of manuals, and notifications, go to the Down­load tab at:
http://support.flir.com
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It only takes a few minutes to register online. In the download area you will also find the lat­est releases of manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our historical and obsolete products.
3.6 Important note about this manual
FLIR Systems issues generic manuals that cover several cameras within a model line. This means that this manual may contain descriptions and explanations that do not apply
to your particular camera model.
3.7 Note about authoritative versions
The authoritative version of this publication is English. In the event of divergences due to translation errors, the English text has precedence.
Any late changes are first implemented in English.
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Customer help
4.1 General
For customer help, visit: http://support.flir.com
4.2 Submitting a question
To submit a question to the customer help team, you must be a registered user. It only takes a few minutes to register online. If you only want to search the knowledgebase for existing questions and answers, you do not need to be a registered user.
When you want to submit a question, make sure that you have the following information to hand:
• The camera model
• The camera serial number
• The communication protocol, or method, between the camera and your device (for ex­ample, SD card reader, HDMI, Ethernet, USB, or FireWire)
• Device type (PC/Mac/iPhone/iPad/Android device, etc.)
• Version of any programs from FLIR Systems
• Full name, publication number, and revision number of the manual
4.3 Downloads
On the customer help site you can also download the following, when applicable for the product:
• Firmware updates for your infrared camera.
• Program updates for your PC/Mac software.
• Freeware and evaluation versions of PC/Mac software.
• User documentation for current, obsolete, and historical products.
• Mechanical drawings (in *.dxf and *.pdf format).
• Cad data models (in *.stp format).
• Application stories.
• Technical datasheets.
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Quick start guide
5.1 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Before starting the camera for the first time, charge the battery for 3 hours using the
stand-alone battery charger.
2. Put the battery into the camera battery compartment.
3. Insert a memory card into the card slot.
Note Empty or use a memory card that has not previously been used in another type of camera. The cameras may organize files differently on the memory card. There is therefore a risk of losing data if the same memory card is used in different types of cameras.
4. Push the on/off button
5. Aim the camera toward the object of interest.
6. Adjust the infrared camera focus.
Note It is very important to adjust the focus correctly. Incorrect focus adjustment af­fects how the image modes work. It also affects the temperature measurement.
7. Push the Save button to save an image.
8. Download and install FLIR Tools/Tools+ or FLIR Report Studio on your computer.
9. Start FLIR Tools/Tools+ or FLIR Report Studio.
10. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable.
11. Import the images into FLIR Tools/Tools+ or FLIR Report Studio and create an inspec-
tion report.
12. Send the inspection report to your client.
to turn on the camera.
1
5.2 To keep in mind
• Adjust the focus first. When the camera is out of focus, the measurement will be wrong.
• By default, most cameras adapt the scale automatically. Use this mode first, but do not hesitate to set the scale manually.
• A thermal camera has a resolution limit. This depends on the size of the detector, the lens, and the distance to the target. Use the center of the spot tool as a guide to the minimum possible object size, and get closer if necessary. Make sure to stay away from dangerous areas and live electrical components.
• Be careful when holding the camera perpendicular to the target. Be observant of reflec­tions, especially at low emissivities—you, the camera, or the surroundings may become the main source of reflection.
• Select a zone of high emissivity, e.g., an area with a matte surface, to perform a measurement.
• Blank objects, i.e., those with low emissivities, may appear warm or cold in the camera, because they mainly reflect the environment.
• Avoid direct sunlight on the details that you are inspecting.
• Various types of faults, e.g., those in a building’s construction, may result in the same type of thermal pattern.
• Correctly analyzing an infrared image requires professional knowledge about the application.
1. FLIR Tools+ and FLIR Report Studio are licensed software.
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Register the camera
6.1 General
Register your camera to receive an extended warranty and other related benefits. To register the camera, you must log in using a FLIR Customer Support account. If you al-
ready have an existing FLIR Customer Support account, you can use the same login cre­dentials. To complete the registration, you must enter a four-digit verification code into the camera.
6.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Use a computer or other device with internet access and go to the following website:
http://support.flir.com/camreg
This displays the following dialog:
2. To log in with your existing FLIR Customer Support account, do the following:
2.1. Enter your Username and Password.
2.2. Click Log In.
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3. To create a new FLIR Customer Support account, do the following:
3.1. Click Create a New Account.
3.2. Enter the required information and click Create Account.
4. On the camera, select (Settings) >Device settings > Camera information > Regis-
ter camera. This displays the following dialog box:
Note The first time you start the camera, the registration dialog box is displayed as a part of the setup of regional settings.
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5. Select Register and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box with the serial
number of the camera.
6. On the computer, enter the serial number of the camera and click Validate.
7. When the serial number is validated, click Continue.
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8. Enter the required information and click Register Product.
9. When the registration is completed, the four-digit code is displayed.
Note
• The code is also sent by e-mail to the address registered with your FLIR Customer Support account.
• The code is also displayed in your FLIR Customer Support portal under My Stuff > Products.
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10. On the camera, do the following to enter the code:
• Push the navigation pad up/down to select a digit.
• Push the navigation pad left/right to navigate to the previous/next digit.
• When all digits have been entered, push the navigation pad right to select Submit. Push the navigation pad to confirm.
11. The camera is now registered and your extended warranty is activated.
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A note about ergonomics
7.1 General
To prevent strain-related injuries, it is important that you hold the camera ergonomically correctly. This section gives advice and examples on how to hold the camera.
Note
• Always tilt the LCD screen to suit your work position.
• When you hold the camera, make sure that you support the optics housing with your left hand too. This decreases the strain on your right hand.
7.2 Figure
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8.1 View from the rear
8.1.1 Figure
8.1.2 Explanation
1. Focus ring.
2. Speaker.
3. Programmable button.
4. Image archive button.
5. Navigation pad with center push.
6. Back button.
7. On/off button.
8. Hand strap.
9. Multi-touch LCD screen.
10. Light sensor.
11. Microphone.
12. Attachment point for the neck strap.
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8.2 View from the front
8.2.1 Figure
8.2.2 Explanation
1. Autofocus button.
2. Save button.
3. Viewfinder.
4. Knob to change the dioptric correction for the viewfinder.
5. Attachment point for the neck strap.
6. Laser receiver.
7. Laser transmitter.
8. Camera lamp (left and right sides).
9. Infrared lens.
10. Digital camera.
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8.3 View from the bottom
8.3.1 Figure
8.3.2 Explanation
1. Laser button.
2. Programmable button.
3. Tripod mount.
4. Cover for the connector compartment.
5. Battery.
8.4 Laser distance meter and laser pointer
8.4.1 General
The laser distance meter consists of a laser transmitter and a laser receiver. The laser dis­tance meter determines the distance to a target by measuring the time it takes for a laser pulse to reach the target and return to the laser receiver. This time is converted to a dis­tance, which is displayed on the screen.
The laser transmitter also works as a laser pointer. When the laser is on, you will see a la­ser dot approximately at the target.
WARNING
Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
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Note
• The laser is enabled by a setting. Select
(Settings) > Device settings > Lamp & la-
ser > Enable lamp & laser.
• The symbol
is displayed on the screen when the laser is on.
• The camera can be configured to automatically measure the distance when an image
is saved. Select
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Measure distance. With this setting, the Object distance parameter (see section 16.5 Changing the measurement parameters, page 73) in the image data is automatically updated with the measured distance when an image is saved. (There is no effect on the Object distance setting in live mode.)
• If the target reflection is low or if the target is angled from the laser beam, there may be no return signal, and the distance cannot be measured.
• For large lenses that cover the laser transmitter and receiver, the laser functionality is disabled.
• The laser distance meter may not be enabled in all markets.
8.4.2 Laser transmitter and receiver
1. Laser receiver.
2. Laser transmitter.
8.4.3 Difference in position
This figure shows the difference in position between the laser transmitter and the optical center of the infrared lens. The laser transmitter and the optical axis are parallel.
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8.4.4 Laser warning label
A laser warning label with the following information is attached to the camera:
8.4.5 Laser rules and regulations
Wavelength: 650 nm. Maximum output power: 1 mW. This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant
to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
8.5 Viewfinder and display
By means of a sensor, the camera will register when you look into the viewfinder and then
automatically turn off the display. This behavior can be changed by a setting. Select (Settings) > Device settings > Display settings > Active display. For more information, see section 25.1.4 Device settings, page 103.
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Screen elements
9.1 General
1. Result table.
2. Status icons.
3. Measurement tool (e.g., spotmeter).
4. Temperature scale.
5. Menu system button.
9.2 Menu system
To display the menu system, push the navigation pad or tap the menu system button
.
1. Recording mode button.
2. Measurement parameters button.
3. Image mode button.
4. Measurement button.
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5. Color button.
6. Settings button.
7. Main menu.
8. Submenu.
9.3 Soft buttons
1. Work folder button: Touch to open a menu where you can create new folders and
change the active folder.
2. Lamp button: Touch to turn on/off the camera lamp.
3. Continuous autofocus button: Touch to enable/disable continuous autofocus.
4. Overlay button: Touch to show/hide all overlay graphics and image overlay information.
5. Temperature scale button: Touch to switch between the automatic and manual image
adjustment modes.
Note
• Before you can turn on the camera lamp, you need to enable the lamp. Select
tings) > Device settings > Lamp & laser > Enable lamp & laser or Enable lamp & laser + Use lamp as flash.
• Before you can enable continuous autofocus, you need to enable the laser. Select (Settings) > Device settings > Lamp & laser > Enable lamp & laser or Enable lamp & la- ser + Use lamp as flash.
(Set-
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9.4 Status icons and indicators
Battery status indicator.
• When the battery status is 20–100%, the indi­cator is white.
• When the battery is charging, the indicator is green.
• When the battery status is below 20%, the indi­cator is red.
The remaining storage capacity is below 100 MB.
A Bluetooth headset is connected.
External infrared window compensation is enabled.
The laser is on.
9.5 Swipe-down menu
To open the swipe-down menu, place your finger at the top of the screen and swipe down.
1. Battery status indicator.
2. Memory card storage status indicator.
3.
• Wi-Fi button: Touch to enable/disable Wi-Fi. See also section 23 Configuring Wi-Fi, page 98.
• Bluetooth button: Touch to enable/disable Bluetooth. See also section 22 Pairing Bluetooth devices, page 97.
• Screen rotation button: Touch to enable/disable screen rotation.
4. Screen brightness slider: Used to control the brightness of the screen.
9.6 Image overlay information
The image information consists of items such as the date, emissivity, and atmospheric temperature. All image information is saved in the image file and can be viewed in the im­age archive. You can also choose to display selected items as image overlay information.
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All image overlay information displayed on the live image will also be displayed on saved images. For more information, see sections section 25.1.4 Device settings, page 103 and
14.8 Hiding all overlay, page 65.
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Navigating the menu system
10.1 General
The figure above shows the two ways to navigate the menu system in the camera:
• Using your finger or a stylus pen specially designed for capacitive touch usage to navi­gate the menu system (left).
• Using the navigation pad to navigate the menu system (right) and the back button
You can also use a combination of the two. In this manual, it is assumed that the navigation pad is used, but most tasks can also be
carried out using your finger or a stylus pen.
10.2 Navigating using the navigation pad
You navigate the menu system by using the navigation pad and the back button:
• To display the menu system, push the center of the navigation pad.
• To navigate in menus, submenus, and dialog boxes, and to change values in dialog boxes, push the navigation pad up/down or left/right.
• To confirm changes and settings in menus and dialog boxes, push the center of the navigation pad.
• To leave dialog boxes and to go back in the menu system, push the back button
.
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Handling the camera
11.1 Charging the battery
11.1.1 General
• Before starting the camera for the first time, charge the battery for 3 hours using the stand-alone battery charger.
• Select a mains socket that is near the equipment and easily accessible.
11.1.2 Using the stand-alone battery charger to charge the battery
11.1.2.1 Stand-alone battery charger LED indicator
Type of signal Explanation
The white LED flashes. The battery is being charged.
The white LED glows continuously. The battery is fully charged.
11.1.2.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Put one or two batteries in the battery charger.
2. Connect the power supply cable plug to the connector on the battery charger.
3. Connect the power supply mains-electricity plug to a mains socket.
4. When the white LED on the battery charger glows continuously, the batteries are fully
charged.
5. It is good practice to disconnect the stand-alone battery charger from the mains socket
when the batteries are fully charged.
11.1.3 Using the USB battery charger to charge the battery when it is inside the
camera
Follow this procedure:
1. Put the battery into the battery compartment of the camera.
2. Connect the USB battery charger to a mains socket.
3. Open the cover for the connector compartment at the bottom of the camera.
4. Connect the USB connector of the USB battery charger to the USB-C connector in the
connector bay of the camera.
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5. To check the status of the battery charging, do one of the following:
• If the camera is turned on: Place your finger at the top of the screen and swipe down. The battery status is displayed on the swipe-down menu.
• If the camera is turned off: The battery charging indicator is temporarily displayed on the screen.
6. It is good practice to disconnect the USB battery charger from the mains socket when the battery is fully charged.
Note When closing the cover for the connector compartment, firmly press along the edges of the cover to make sure that it closes tightly.
11.1.4 Charging the battery using a USB cable connected to a computer
Follow this procedure:
1. Open the cover for the connector compartment at the bottom of the camera.
2. Connect a USB cable to the USB-C connector in the connector bay. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer.
Note
• To charge the camera, the computer must be turned on.
• Charging the camera using a USB cable connected to a computer takes considerably
longer than using the USB battery charger or the stand-alone battery charger. If the camera is on, it may use more power than the computer provides.
• When closing the cover for the connector compartment, firmly press along the edges of
the cover to make sure that it closes tightly.
11.2 Installing and removing the camera battery
11.2.1 Installing the battery
Note Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any water or moisture on the battery before you
install it.
11.2.1.1 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the battery into the battery compartment. The battery makes a click when it locks in place.
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11.2.2 Removing the battery
Note Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any water or moisture on the camera before you
remove the battery. Follow this procedure:
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Push the two release buttons and remove the battery from the camera.
11.3 Turning on and turning off the camera
• To turn on the camera, push the on/off button .
• To turn off the camera, push and hold the on/off button
Note Do not remove the battery to turn off the camera.
for more than 0.5 second.
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11.4 Adjusting the viewfinder’s dioptric
correction (sharpness)
CAUTION
Make sure that the beams from the intensive energy sources do not go into the viewfinder. The beams can cause damage to the camera. This includes the devices that emit laser radiation, or the sun.
To adjust the viewfinder’s dioptric correction, look through the viewfinder and rotate the ad­justment knob clockwise or counter-clockwise for the best sharpness.
Note
• Maximum dioptric correction: +1.
• Minimum dioptric correction: –3.
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11.5 Adjusting the angle of lens
11.5.1 Figure
11.5.2 Procedure
To adjust the angle, tilt the lens up or down.
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11.6 Adjusting the infrared camera focus
manually
11.6.1 Figure
11.6.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Do one of the following:
• For far focus, rotate the focus ring clockwise (with the LCD screen facing toward
you).
• For near focus, rotate the focus ring counter-clockwise (with the LCD screen facing
toward you).
Note Do not touch the lens surface when you adjust the infrared camera focus manually. If this happens, clean the lens according to the instructions in 26.2 Infrared lens, page 106.
Note It is very important to adjust the focus correctly. Incorrect focus adjustment affects how the image modes Thermal MSX, Thermal, and Picture-in-picture work. It also affects the temperature measurement.
11.7 Autofocusing the infrared camera
11.7.1 General
When autofocusing, the infrared camera can use one of the following focus methods:
• Contrast: The focus is based on maximizing the image contrast.
• Laser: The focus is based on a laser distance measurement. The laser is used when
the camera is autofocusing.
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The focus method is configured by a setting. Select (Settings) > Device settings > Fo­cus > Auto focus and then select Contrast or Laser.
Note For large lenses that cover the laser transmitter and receiver, the laser functionality is disabled. This means that the focus method Laser is not available.
11.7.2 Figure
11.7.3 Procedure
WARNING
When the camera is set to autofocusing with the laser method (Settings > Device settings > Focus > Auto focus >Laser), do not point the camera at the face of a person when you use the autofocus function. The
laser beam can cause eye irritation.
Follow this procedure:
1. To autofocus the infrared camera, push the Autofocus button.
Note You can also assign the autofocus function to one of the programmable buttons For more information, see section 11.13 Assigning functions to the programmable buttons, page 37.
11.8 Continuous autofocus
11.8.1 General
The infrared camera can be set up to perform continuous autofocusing. When the continuous autofocus function is enabled, the camera bases the focus adjust-
ments on continuous laser distance measurements. The laser is continuously on.
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WARNING
Do not point the camera at the face of a person when the continuous autofocus function is on. The cam­era uses laser distance measurements (that are continuous) for the focus adjustments. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
Note
• Before you can enable continuous autofocus, you need to enable the laser and select
laser as focus method. See section 11.8.2 Procedure, page 33.
• When continuous autofocus is enabled, it is not possible to manually adjust the focus
by rotating the focus ring.
• For large lenses that cover the laser transmitter and receiver, the laser functionality is
disabled. This means that continuous autofocus is not available.
11.8.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Lamp & laser > Enable lamp & laser.
4. Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Focus > Autofocus > Laser.
5. Do one of the following:
• Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Focus > Continuous autofocus >
On.
• Touch the soft button
.
Note You can also assign the continuous autofocus function to one of the programmable
buttons
. For more information, see section 11.13 Assigning functions to the program-
mable buttons, page 37.
11.9 Operating the laser distance meter
11.9.1 General
The laser distance meter consists of a laser transmitter and a laser receiver. The laser dis­tance meter determines the distance to a target by measuring the time it takes for a laser pulse to reach the target and return to the laser receiver. This time is converted to a dis­tance, which is displayed on the screen.
The laser transmitter also works as a laser pointer. When the laser is on, you will see a la­ser dot approximately at the target.
WARNING
Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
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Note
• The laser is enabled by a setting. Select
ser > Enable lamp & laser.
• The symbol
• The camera can be configured to automatically measure the distance when an image
is saved. Select setting, the Object distance parameter (see section 16.5 Changing the measurement parameters, page 73) in the image data is automatically updated with the measured distance when an image is saved. (There is no effect on the Object distance setting in live mode.)
• If the target reflection is low or if the target is angled from the laser beam, there may be
no return signal, and the distance cannot be measured.
• For large lenses that cover the laser transmitter and receiver, the laser functionality is
disabled.
• The laser distance meter may not be enabled in all markets.
11.9.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To turn on the laser, push and hold the laser button displayed on the screen.
2. To turn off the laser, release the laser button
is displayed on the screen when the laser is on.
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Measure distance. With this
(Settings) > Device settings > Lamp & la-
. The distance to the target is
.
11.10 Measuring areas
11.10.1 General
Note For large lenses that cover the laser transmitter and receiver, the laser functionality
is disabled. This means that the area measurement function is not available. The distance measured by the laser distance meter can be used as the basis for area cal-
culations. A typical application is to estimate the size of a damp stain on a wall. To measure the area of a surface, you need to lay out a box or circle measurement tool on
the screen. The camera calculates the area of the surface enclosed by the box or circle tool. The calculation is an estimate of the surface area, based on the measured distance to the target.
When the laser distance meter is on, you will see a laser dot approximately at the target. The laser distance meter measures the distance to that target. The camera assumes that this distance is valid for the entire box or circle tool.
For successful area measurements, keep the following in mind:
• Make sure that the box or circle tool is in the center of the image.
• Adjust the size of the box or circle tool to the size of the target.
• Hold the camera perpendicular to the target.
• Avoid targets with many details at different distances from the camera.
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11.10.2 Procedure
Note This procedure assumes that you have enabled the laser. Select
Device settings > Lamp & laser > Enable lamp & laser. Follow this procedure:
1. Add a box or circle measurement tool, see section 16.2 Adding/removing measure- ment tools, page 71.
2. Set the camera to measure and display the area of the box or circle, see section 16.6 Displaying values in the result table, page 76.
3. Make sure that the box or circle tool is in the center of the image, see section 16.4 Moving and resizing a measurement tool, page 72.
4. Adjust the size of the box or circle tool to the size of the target, see section 16.4 Moving and resizing a measurement tool, page 72.
5. Hold the camera perpendicular to the target. Push and hold the laser button
6. The calculated area is displayed in the result table.
(Settings) >
.
11.11 Connecting external devices and storage
media
11.11.1 General
You can connect the following external devices and media to the camera:
• An SD memory card.
• A computer to move image and video files to and from the camera, using a USB-C to
USB-A or a USB-C to USB-C cable.
• A video monitor or projector, using a USB-C to HDMI adapter.
• A USB battery charger.
Note Empty or use a memory card that has not previously been used in another type of camera. The cameras may organize files differently on the memory card. There is there­fore a risk of losing data if the same memory card is used in different types of cameras.
11.11.2 Figure
11.11.3 Explanation
1. USB-C cable.
2. SD memory card.
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3. LED indicator showing that the memory card is busy.
Note
• Do not eject the memory card when this LED is flashing.
• Do not connect the camera to a computer when this LED is flashing.
Note When closing the cover for the connector compartment, firmly press along the edges of the cover to make sure that it closes tightly.
11.12 Moving files to a computer
11.12.1 General
When you save an image or video clip in the image archive of the camera, the file is stored on the memory card.
You can connect the camera to a computer, using a USB-C to USB-A or a USB-C to USB­C cable. Once connected, you can move the image and video files from the memory card to the computer.
11.12.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Open the cover for the connector compartment at the bottom of the camera.
2. Connect a USB cable to the USB-C connector in the connector bay. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer.
3. Turn on the camera.
4. Do one of the following:
• Move the files to the computer using a drag-and-drop operation in Microsoft Win-
dows Explorer. Note Moving a file using a drag-and-drop operation does not delete the file in the
camera.
• Import the images into FLIR Tools/Tools+ or FLIR Report Studio.
Note When closing the cover for the connector compartment, firmly press along the edges of the cover to make sure that it closes tightly.
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11.13 Assigning functions to the programmable
buttons
11.13.1 General
There are two individually programmable buttons: one above the screen and one at the bottom of the optics housing.
You can assign different functions to the programmable buttons. You can, for example, use a programmable button to easily switch between two settings you use often. You can also choose to define two different setups for saving and previewing: the usual setup for the Save button (which is defined by the Save options and storage settings, see section
25.1.3 Save options & storage, page 102) and another setup for a programmable button.
Available options for the programmable buttons:
• No action: This is the default setting. Nothing will happen when you push the button.
• Switch Auto <> Manual temperature scale: Switch between automatic or manual image
adjustment mode. For more information, see section 14.3 Adjusting the infrared image, page 59.
• Autofocus: One-shot autofocus of the infrared camera.
• Continuous autofocus
functions.
• Calibrate: Perform a manual NUC. For more information, see section 14.7 Performing a
non-uniformity correction (NUC), page 65.
• Auto-adjust the manual temperature scale: Perform an automatic adjustment of the im-
age while remaining in manual image adjustment mode.
• Switch Thermal <> Digital camera
Digital camera. For more information, see section 15 Working with image modes, page
67.
• Switch Thermal <> Thermal MSX: Switch between the image modes Thermal and Ther-
mal MSX. For more information, see section 15 Working with image modes, page 67.
• Switch 1x zoom <> Max zoom: Switch between the digital zoom factor of 1× and maxi-
mum zoom.
• Switch camera flash On <> Off: Switch between the enabled/disabled camera flash
functions. For more information, see section 11.14 Using the camera lamp as a flash, page 38.
2
: Switch between the enabled/disabled continuous autofocus
2
: Switch between the image modes Thermal and
2. This item is dependent on the lens model.
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Note The flash function will not be activated if the setting Lamp & laser is set to the
option Disable all. For more information, see section 25.1.4 Device settings, page 103.
• Switch single shot <> Video: Switch between the recording modes Single shot and
Video.
• Switch between two latest palettes: Switch between the two last-used color palettes.
For more information, see section 14.5 Changing the color palettes, page 63.
• Switch temperature range: Cycle through the camera temperature ranges. For more in-
formation, see section 25.1.2 Camera temperature range, page 102.
• Switch screen rotation On <> Off: Switch between enabled/disabled screen rotation.
• Save: Save an image.
• Save + Prompt for note: Save an image and display the note annotation tool.
• Save + Prompt for table: Save an image and display the table annotation tool.
• Save + Prompt for voice annotation: Save an image and display the voice annotation
tool.
• Save + Prompt for sketch: Save an image and display the sketch annotation tool.
• Save + Select annotation from menu: Save an image and display the annotation tool
menu.
• Preview: Display a preview image.
• Preview + Prompt for note: Display a preview image and the note annotation tool.
• Preview + Prompt for table: Display a preview image and the table annotation tool.
• Preview + Prompt for voice annotation: Display a preview image and the voice annota-
tion tool.
• Preview + Prompt for sketch: Display a preview image and the sketch annotation tool.
• Preview + Select annotation from menu: Display a preview image and the annotation
tool menu.
11.13.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push and hold the programmable button menu.
2. Push the navigation pad up/down to select one of the functions. Push the center of the navigation pad to confirm.
. This displays the Programmable button
11.14 Using the camera lamp as a flash
11.14.1 General
Note The availability of this feature is dependent on the lens model.
The camera lamp can be used as a flash for the digital camera. When the flash function is enabled, the camera lamp will flash when an image is saved by pushing the Save button.
You can also turn on the camera lamp to use it as a flashlight.
11.14.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Lamp & laser.
(Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.
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4. Do one of the following:
• To enable the camera lamp function, select Enable lamp & laser and push the navi-
gation pad. To turn on/off the camera lamp, touch the soft button
• To enable the flash function, select Enable lamp & laser + Use lamp as flash and
push the navigation pad.
• To disable the camera lamp and flash functions, select Disable all and push the nav-
igation pad.
Note You can also assign the function Switch camera flash On <> Off to one of the pro-
grammable buttons the programmable buttons, page 37.
. For more information, see section 11.13 Assigning functions to
.
11.15 Changing camera lenses
Note If the new lens has not been used with the camera before, the lens–camera combi-
nation must be calibrated after the lens has been mounted. See section 11.16 Calibrating the lens–camera combination, page 42 for information on how to do this.
Note Do not touch the lens surface when you change lenses. If this happens, clean the lens according to the instructions in 26.2 Infrared lens, page 106.
Follow this procedure:
1. Take a firm grip around the inner ring of the lens. Rotate the inner ring 30° counter­clockwise until it stops.
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2. Carefully pull out the lens.
3. The infrared detector is now fully exposed. Do not touch this surface. If you see dust on the detector, follow the instructions in 26.3 Infrared detector, page 107.
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4. Make sure that the inner ring of the camera lens is fully in its open position.
• Correct: The tooth (1) is in its end position at the black stop pin (2).
• Wrong: You must rotate the inner ring until the tooth (1) reaches the black stop pin
(2).
5. Carefully push the lens into position.
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6. Rotate the inner ring of the lens 30° clockwise. The lens makes a click when it locks in place.
7. Make sure that the two index marks are aligned, indicating that the lens is locked in place.
11.16 Calibrating the lens–camera combination
11.16.1 Introduction
Before a new lens can be used with the camera, the lens–camera combination must be calibrated.
This is a process that previously had to be performed by a FLIR service department, but for the FLIR T8xx series the calibration can be performed by the user. This feature is called AutoCal. The AutoCal procedure requires a calibration target, which is included in the lens package.
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11.16.2 AutoCal procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Dip the calibration target in water for 1 second and let the excess drip off.
2. Tape or hang the calibration target on a wall.
3. Mount the new lens on the camera according to the procedure in section 11.15 Chang- ing camera lenses, page 39. When the lens is mounted, the calibration wizard starts automatically.
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4. From a distance of 2 m (6.6 ft.), aim the camera toward the crosshair, using the laser pointer. The camera will take a picture automatically.
NOTE
Make sure the camera’s optical path is perpendicular to the calibration target. See the image below.
5. In the camera, align the thermal and visual images (indicated by the two squares in the image below), using the touchscreen arrows. The lens–camera combination is now calibrated.
To repeat the procedure at a later time, go to Settings > Camera information > Calibrate
lens....
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11.17 Neck strap
To attach the neck strap to the camera, use the two attachment points indicated in the figure.
11.18 Hand strap
To replace the hand strap, follow this procedure:
1. Remove the battery.
2. Open the hook-and-loop fastener and remove the hand strap from the upper attach­ment point.
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3. Remove the two T6 screws.
4. Remove the hand strap from the bracket at the base of the camera.
5. Put the new hand strap into the bracket at the base of the camera.
6. Push the bracket into the camera. Make sure that the two holes in the hand strap are aligned with the holes in the bracket.
7. Tighten the two T6 screws.
8. Thread the loose strap through the upper attachment point. Secure the strap with the hook-and-loop fastener.
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Saving and working with images
12.1 About image files
12.1.1 General
When you save an image, the camera saves an image file that includes all thermal and vis­ual information. This means that you can open an image file at a later time and, for exam­ple, select another image mode, apply color alarms, and add measurement tools.
The image *.jpg file is fully radiometric and saved lossless, which enables full post-proc­essing in image analysis and reporting software from FLIR Systems. There is also a regu­lar *.jpg component (lossy) for convenient viewing in non-FLIR Systems software (e.g., Microsoft Explorer).
Note
• The camera can also be configured to save an extra low-resolution visual image as a
separate file. This can be convenient if you are not using a post-processing software.
Select
• When the Digital camera image mode is selected, a high-resolution digital image is
stored when an image is saved. However, no thermal information is stored. For more in­formation, see section 15 Working with image modes, page 67.
• You can choose to turn off the digital camera. This can, for example, be required in re-
stricted areas and in confidential (e.g., doctor/patient) situations. Select > Save options & storage > Digital camera = Off. When the digital camera is off, fea­tures that require visual information, such as the images modes Thermal MSX and Pic- ture in picture, are disabled.
12.1.2 File-naming convention
The default naming convention for image files is FLIRxxxx.jpg, where xxxx is a unique counter.
It is also possible to save images with a date prefix added to the filename. However, these files may not automatically be detected by third-party applications. For more information, see the setting File naming format in section 25.1.3 Save options & storage, page 102.
12.1.3 Storage capacity
When you save an image, the camera stores the image file on the memory card. The size of an image file (with no annotations) is typically less than 1000 kB. Thus, the ca-
pacity of a 8 GB memory card is approximately 8000 images. Note Empty or use a memory card that has not previously been used in another type of
camera. The cameras may organize files differently on the memory card. There is there­fore a risk of losing data if the same memory card is used in different types of cameras.
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Photo as separate JPEG = On.
(Settings)
12.1.4 About UltraMax
UltraMax ers the noise, making small objects easier to see and measure. An UltraMax image is twice as wide and high as an ordinary image.
3. Not supported when using macro.
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When an UltraMax image is captured by the camera, several ordinary images are saved within the same file. Capturing all the images can take up to 1 second. To fully utilize Ultra­Max, the images need to be slightly different, which can be accomplished by a minute movement of the camera. You should hold the camera firmly in your hands (do not put it on a tripod), which will make these images vary just a little during the capture. Correct fo­cus, a high-contrast scene, and a non-moving target are other conditions that help to achieve a good-quality UltraMax image.
FLIR Tools/Tools+ and FLIR ResearchIR Max have the ability to process UltraMax images. Other FLIR software will treat the image as a regular image.
To configure the camera for UltraMax, select age resolution = UltraMax.
12.2 Saving an image
12.2.1 General
You can save images to the memory card.
12.2.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To save an image, push the Save button.
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Im-
Note Depending on the settings in (Settings) > Save options & storage, the following may happen:
• A preview image is displayed before the image is saved.
• An annotation tool or the annotation menu is displayed when the image has been
saved.
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12.3 Previewing an image
12.3.1 General
You can preview an image before you save it. This enables you to see if the image contains the information you want before you save it. You can also adjust and edit the image.
Note The camera must be configured to display a preview image before saving. Select
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Preview image before saving = On.
12.3.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To preview an image, push the Save button. This displays the preview.
2. Manual image adjustment mode is now active. For image adjustment instructions, see section 14.3 Adjusting the infrared image, page 59.
3. To edit the image, push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu. For editing instructions, see section 12.5 Editing a saved image, page 50.
4. Do one of the following:
• To save the image, push the Save button.
• To exit preview mode without saving, push the back button
.
12.4 Opening a saved image
12.4.1 General
When you save an image, the image file is stored on the memory card. To display the im­age again, open it from the image archive (Gallery).
12.4.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. Select the image you want to view and push the navigation pad.
4. Do one or more of the following:
• To view the previous/next image, push the navigation pad left/right.
• To display a toolbar at the top of the screen, push the navigation pad. Do one or
more of the following:
◦ To switch between an infrared image and a visual image, select the
push the navigation pad.
◦ To edit the image, delete the image, display information, or add annotations, se-
lect the
icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a menu to the right.
. This displays the Gallery with one or more folders.
icon and
• To return to the folder overview, push the back button
• To return to the live image, push the image archive button
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12.5 Editing a saved image
12.5.1 General
You can edit a saved image. You can also edit an image in preview mode.
12.5.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. Select the image you want to edit and push the navigation pad.
4. Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.
5. On the top toolbar, select the
6. On the right toolbar, select the image in edit mode.
7. Manual image adjustment mode is now active. For image adjustment instructions, see section 14.3 Adjusting the infrared image, page 59.
8. Push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu.
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select
12.5.3 Related topics
• 14.6 Changing the measurement parameters, page 64.
• 15 Working with image modes, page 67.
• 16 Working with measurement tools, page 71.
• 14.5 Changing the color palettes, page 63.
• 17 Working with color alarms and isotherms, page 81.
(Cancel) to exit edit mode.
(Measurement parameters) to change the global parameters.
(Image mode) to change the image mode.
(Measurement) to add a measurement tool.
(Color) to change the color palette or set a color alarm.
(Save) to save and exit edit mode.
. This displays the Gallery .
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation pad. This opens the
12.6 Displaying the image information
12.6.1 General
The image information consists of items such as the date, emissivity, and atmospheric temperature. When you save an image, the image information is saved in the image file and can be viewed in the image archive (Gallery).
12.6.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
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2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. Select an image and push the navigation pad.
4. Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.
5. On the top toolbar, select the
6. On the right toolbar, select the image information.
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation pad. This displays the
12.7 Zooming an image
12.7.1 General
You can zoom an image by using the camera’s digital zoom function. You can do this on live images and on saved images in edit mode.
The digital zoom factor is displayed at the top of the screen.
12.7.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To digitally zoom an image, do the following:
• Zoom in: Touch the screen with two fingers and spread the fingers apart.
• Zoom out: Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch the fingers together.
12.8 Deleting images
You can delete image files from the memory card. For more information, see sections 13.8
Deleting an image or video file, page 56, 13.9 Deleting multiple files, page 56, and 13.10 Deleting all files, page 57.
12.9 Resetting the image counter
12.9.1 General
You can reset the numbering of the image filenames.
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Note To prevent image files being overwritten, the new counter value will be based on
the highest existing filename number in the image archive. To ensure that the counter is re­set to 0001, insert an empty memory card before resetting the counter.
12.9.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Reset options > Reset image
counter....
4. Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.
5. To reset the counter, select Reset and push the navigation pad.
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Working with the image archive
13.1 General
When you save an image or video clip, the camera stores the image/video file in the image archive on the memory card. You can open an image in the image archive and, for exam­ple, select another image mode, apply color alarms, and add measurement tools. You can also open and play saved video clips.
In the camera, the image archive is called Gallery. The Gallery can include one or several folders. New images and video clips will be saved to the active folder, at the top of the Gal- lery. You can create new folders, rename a folder, change the active folder, move files be­tween the folders, and delete folders.
13.1.1 Managing folders via soft button
The soft button change the active folder.
can be used to open a menu, where you can create new folders and
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13.2 Opening image and video files
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. Select the image or video clip you want to view and push the navigation pad.
4. To view the previous/next image or video clip, push the navigation pad left/right.
5. To return to the folder overview, push the back button
6. To return to the Gallery, push the back button
. This displays the Gallery with one or more folders.
.
again.
13.3 Creating a new folder
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
2. On the top toolbar, select the
3. A soft keyboard is displayed, where you can enter the name of the folder by touching the screen.
4. When completed, touch Done on the soft keyboard.
5. The new folder automatically becomes the active folder and appears at the top of the Gallery.
Note You can also create a new folder via the soft button
. This displays the Gallery .
icon and push the navigation pad.
.
13.4 Renaming a folder
You can change the name of the folders in the archive. The active folder cannot be renamed.
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
2. On the top toolbar, select the
3. Select the folder to rename and push the navigation pad.
4. On the right toolbar, select the
5. A soft keyboard is displayed, where you can enter the new name of the folder by touch­ing the screen.
6. When completed, touch Done on the soft keyboard.
. This displays the Gallery .
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation pad.
13.5 Changing the active folder
13.5.1 General
New images and video clips are saved to the active folder.
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13.5.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
2. On the top toolbar, select the
3. Select the folder that new images and video clips should be saved to and push the navigation pad. This marks the selected folder with a tick.
4. On the right toolbar, select the
5. The selected folder is moved to the top of the Gallery.
Note You can also change the active folder via the soft button
. This displays the Gallery .
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation pad.
.
13.6 Moving files between folders
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. On the top toolbar, select the
4. Use the navigation pad to select the image and video items you want to move. You can also select the items by touching the screen. Selected items are marked with a tick.
. This displays the Gallery .
icon and push the navigation pad.
5. On the right toolbar, select the icon and push the navigation pad.
6. Select the destination folder for the selected items and push the navigation pad.
13.7 Deleting a folder
You can delete a folder in the archive. The active folder cannot be deleted. Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
2. On the top toolbar, select the
3. Select the folder to delete and push the navigation pad.
4. On the right toolbar, select the dialog box.
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5. To delete the folder, select Delete and push the navigation pad.
13.8 Deleting an image or video file
13.8.1 General
You can delete an image or video file from the image archive. Note When deleting an image file, both images in the image file (thermal and visual) will
be deleted.
13.8.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. Select the image or video clip you want to delete and push the navigation pad.
4. Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.
5. On the top toolbar, select the
6. On the right toolbar, select the dialog box.
7. To delete the image, select Delete and push the navigation pad.
. This displays the Gallery .
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a
13.9 Deleting multiple files
13.9.1 General
You can delete multiple image and video files from the image archive.
13.9.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. On the top toolbar, select the
. This displays the Gallery .
icon and push the navigation pad.
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4. Use the navigation pad to select the image and video items you want to delete. You can also select the items by touching the screen. Selected items are marked with a tick.
5. On the right toolbar, select the icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.
6. To delete the selected items, select Delete and push the navigation pad.
13.10 Deleting all files
13.10.1 General
You can delete all image and video files from the memory card.
13.10.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Use the navigation pad to select Save options & storage > Delete all saved files... .
4. Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.
5. To permanently delete all saved files, select Delete and push the navigation pad.
(Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.
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Achieving a good image
14.1 General
A good image depends on several different functions and settings, although some func­tions and settings affect the image more than others.
These are the functions and settings that you need to experiment with:
• Adjusting the infrared camera focus.
• Adjusting the infrared image (automatically or manually).
• Selecting a suitable temperature range.
• Selecting a suitable color palette.
• Changing the measurement parameters.
• Performing a non-uniformity correction (NUC).
The following sections explain how to work with these functions and settings. In some situations, you may also want to hide the overlay graphics for a better view.
14.2 Adjusting the infrared camera focus
It is very important to adjust the focus correctly. Incorrect focus adjustment affects how the image modes work. It also affects the temperature measurement.
14.2.1 Manual focus
You can adjust the focus manually by rotating the focus ring. For more information, see section 11.6 Adjusting the infrared camera focus manually, page 31.
14.2.2 Autofocus
You can autofocus the infrared camera by pushing the Autofocus button. For more infor­mation, see section 11.7 Autofocusing the infrared camera, page 31.
WARNING
When the camera is set to autofocusing with the laser method (Settings > Device settings > Focus > Auto focus >Laser), do not point the camera at the face of a person when you use the autofocus function. The
laser beam can cause eye irritation.
Note You can also assign the autofocus function to one of the programmable buttons . For more information, see section 11.13 Assigning functions to the programmable buttons, page 37.
14.2.3 Continuous autofocus
The infrared camera can be set up to perform continuous autofocusing. For more informa­tion, see section 11.8 Continuous autofocus, page 32.
WARNING
Do not point the camera at the face of a person when the continuous autofocus function is on. The cam­era uses laser distance measurements (that are continuous) for the focus adjustments. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
Note For large lenses that cover the laser transmitter and receiver, the laser functionality is disabled. This means that continuous autofocus is not available.
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14.3 Adjusting the infrared image
14.3.1 General
An infrared image can be adjusted automatically or manually. In automatic mode, the camera continuously adjusts the level and span for the best image
presentation. The colors are distributed based on the thermal content of the image (histo­gram color distribution). The temperature scale to the right of the screen shows the upper and lower temperatures of the current span.
In manual mode, you can adjust the temperature scale to values close to the temperature of a specific object in the image. This will make it possible to detect anomalies and smaller temperature differences in the part of the image of interest. In manual mode, the colors are distributed evenly from the lowest to the highest temperature (linear color distribution).
In manual mode, you can adjust the image by touching the screen or by using the naviga­tion pad. For more information, see sections 14.3.2 Manual adjustment by touching the screen, page 60 and 14.3.3 Manual adjustment by using the navigation pad, page 61.
• In live mode, touch the soft button
adjustment modes.
• In preview/edit mode, manual image adjustment mode is active.
Note You can also assign image adjustment functions to the programmable buttons. For more information, see section 11.13 Assigning functions to the programmable buttons, page 37.
• Switch between auto and manual: Allows you to switch between automatic and manual
image adjustment modes.
• Auto adjust the manual temperature scale: Allows you to perform an automatic adjust-
ment of the image while remaining in manual image adjustment mode.
14.3.1.1 Example 1
Here are two infrared images of a building. In the left image, which is auto-adjusted, the large temperature span between the clear sky and the heated building makes a correct analysis difficult. You can analyze the building in more detail if you change the temperature scale to values close to the temperature of the building.
to switch between automatic and manual image
Automatic Manual
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14.3.1.2 Example 2
Here are two infrared images of an isolator in a power line. To make it easier to analyze the temperature variations in the isolator, the temperature scale in the right image has been changed to values close to the temperature of the isolator.
Automatic Manual
14.3.2 Manual adjustment by touching the screen
14.3.2.1 General
The touch functionality for manual image adjustments is enabled/disabled by a setting. Se-
lect
(Settings) > Device settings > User interface options > Manual adjustment using
touch > On/Off. When manual image adjustment mode is active, an adjustment wheel is displayed to the
right of the temperature scale. (Applicable when the manual adjustment by touch function­ality is enabled.)
Figure 14.1 Manual adjustment mode active
14.3.2.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. In live mode, touch the soft button
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2. To simultaneously change the temperature scale minimum and maximum limits, place your finger on the screen and move it up/down.
3. To change the minimum limit or the maximum limit, do the following:
• Touch the maximum or minimum temperature that you want to change.
• Place your finger on the screen and move it up/down to change the value of the
highlighted temperature.
14.3.2.3 Auto-adjusting the image in manual mode
In manual image adjustment mode, you can auto-adjust the image by touching the screen. The image will be auto-adjusted based on the thermal content of the area around the touched point. The top and bottom levels in the temperature scale will be set to the maxi­mum and minimum temperatures in that area. By using the color information only for the relevant temperatures, you will get more details in your area of interest.
14.3.2.4 Locking the touch screen
When you have adjusted the image to levels that allow you to study your area of interest, you can lock the touch screen to prevent further unintentional adjustments.
To lock the screen, touch the
To unlock the screen, touch the
icon to the left of the temperature scale.
icon to the left of the temperature scale.
Note If you switch to automatic image adjustment mode, the screen automatically un­locks and your manual adjustments are lost.
14.3.3 Manual adjustment by using the navigation pad
14.3.3.1 Manual adjustment modes
There are two different settings for the manual adjustment mode (applicable for the navi­gation pad only):
• Level, Span: With this setting, you can manually adjust the level and span by using the
navigation pad.
• Level, Max, Min: With this setting, you can manually adjust the level by using the navi-
gation pad. You can also change the upper and lower temperatures individually.
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Select the type of manual image adjustment mode under > User interface options > Manual adjustment mode.
14.3.4 Manual adjustment in Level, Span mode
Note This procedure assumes that you have configured the camera for manual image
adjustments in Level, Span mode. Select Settings > Device settings > User interface op­tions > Manual adjustment mode = Level, Span.
Follow this procedure:
1. In live mode, touch the soft button
2. Push the navigation pad up/down to increase/decrease the level.
3. Push the navigation pad left/right to increase/decrease the span.
14.3.5 Manual adjustment in Level, Max, Min mode
Note This procedure assumes that you have configured the camera for manual image
adjustments in Level, Max, Min mode. Select Settings > Device settings > User interface options > Manual adjustment mode = Level, Max, Min.
Follow this procedure:
1. In live mode, touch the soft button
2. To simultaneously change the temperature scale minimum and maximum limits, push the navigation pad up/down.
3. To change the minimum limit or the maximum limit, do the following:
• Push the navigation pad left/right to select (highlight) the maximum or minimum
temperature.
• Push the navigation pad up/down to change the value of the highlighted
temperature.
to enter manual image adjustment mode.
to enter manual image adjustment mode.
(Settings) > Device settings
14.4 Changing the camera temperature range
14.4.1 General
The camera is calibrated for different temperature ranges. Available temperature range options are dependent on the camera model.
For accurate temperature measurements, you must change the Camera temperature range setting to suit the expected temperature of the object you are inspecting.
Note For more information, see section 35 About calibration, page 223.
14.4.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Select Camera temperature range and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.
4. Select the appropriate temperature range and push the navigation pad.
Note You can also assign the function Switch temperature range to one of the program-
mable buttons grammable buttons, page 37.
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14.5 Changing the color palettes
14.5.1 General
You can change the color palette that the camera uses to display different temperatures. A different palette can make it easier to analyze an image.
This table explains the different types of color palettes.
Iron Arctic
Rainbow Rainbow high contrast
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White hot Black hot
Lava
14.5.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Use the navigation pad to select a different palette.
4. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
(Color) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
14.6 Changing the measurement parameters
For accurate measurements, it is important to set the measurement parameters:
• Emissivity.
• Reflected temperature.
• Object distance.
• Atmospheric temperature.
• Relative humidity.
• External IR window compensation.
Emissivity is the most important measurement parameter to set correctly. If the Emissivity is set to a low value, the Reflected temperature also becomes important. The parameters Object distance, Atmospheric temperature, and Relative humidity are relevant for longer distances. The External IR window compensation must be activated if a protective window or external lens is used.
You can set the measurement parameters globally. You can also change the Emissivity, Reflected temperature, and Object distance parameters locally for a measurement tool.
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For more information, see section 16.5 Changing the measurement parameters, page 73.
14.7 Performing a non-uniformity correction
(NUC)
14.7.1 General
When the thermal camera displays Calibrating... it is performing what in thermography is called a ”non-uniformity correction” (NUC). An NUC is an image correction carried out by
the camera software to compensate for different sensitivities of detector elements and oth­er optical and geometrical disturbances bration, page 223.
An NUC is performed automatically, for example at start-up, when changing a measure­ment range, or when the environment temperature changes.
You can also perform an NUC manually. This is useful when you have to perform a critical measurement with as little image disturbance as possible. You may, for example, want to perform a manual calibration just before you start recording a video sequence.
4
. For more information, see section 35 About cali-
14.7.2 Performing an NUC manually
14.7.2.1 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To perform a manual NUC, push and hold down the image archive button more than 2 seconds.
Note You can also assign the function Calibrate to the one of the programmable buttons
. For more information, see section 11.13 Assigning functions to the programmable but-
tons, page 37.
for
14.8 Hiding all overlay
14.8.1 General
The camera overlay consists of overlay graphics and image overlay information. The over­lay graphics include items such as measurement tool symbols, result tables, and status icons. The image overlay information, which you activate on the Settings menu, provides additional information such as the date, emissivity, and atmospheric temperature. For more information, see section 9.6 Image overlay information, page 23.
You can hide all camera overlay by touching the soft button Note You can also assign the function Hide image overlay graphics to one of the pro-
grammable buttons the programmable buttons, page 37.
. For more information, see section 11.13 Assigning functions to
.
4. Definition from the European standard EN 16714-3:2016, Non-destructive Testing— Thermographic Testing—
Part 3: Terms and Definitions.
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Image with camera overlay and image overlay information.
Image with all overlay hidden.
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Working with image modes
15.1 General
The camera can capture both thermal and visual images at the same time. By choosing the image mode, you select which type of image to display on the screen.
The camera supports the following image modes:
• Thermal: An infrared image is displayed.
• Thermal MSX (Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging): The camera displays an infrared im-
age where the edges of the objects are enhanced with visual image details.
• Picture in picture: An infrared image frame is displayed on top of the visual image.
• Digital camera: The visual image captured by the digital camera is displayed.
• Macro: This mode enables the camera to focus on objects very close to the camera
lens. An infrared image is displayed.
Note
• For the Thermal MSX, Thermal, and Picture in picture image modes, all thermal and
visual information is stored when an image is saved. This means that you can edit the image later, in the image archive, or in FLIR Tools/Tools+ or FLIR Report Studio, and select any of the image modes.
• For the Digital camera image mode, a digital image with full resolution (5 MP) is stored
when an image is saved. However, no thermal information is stored.
• You can choose to turn off the digital camera. This can, for example, be required in re-
stricted areas and in confidential (e.g., doctor/patient) situations. Select > Save options & storage > Digital camera = Off. When the digital camera is off, only the image mode Thermal is enabled.
• The Thermal MSX, Thermal, and Picture in picture image modes only work correctly for
calibrated lenses. The lens that ships with the camera is factory calibrated. To calibrate a new lens, see section 11.16 Calibrating the lens–camera combination, page 42.
• When the Macro mode is selected, the laser is automatically disabled.
• The support for the Macro mode depends on the camera lens.
• In Macro mode, no visual information is saved.
(Settings)
15.2 Image examples
This table explains the different types of image modes.
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Image mode Image
Thermal
Thermal MSX
Picture in picture
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Image mode Image
Digital camera
Macro
15.3 Selecting an image mode
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
•
•
•
•
•
Note
• If the *.csq video format is selected (Settings > Save options & storage > Video
compression) and the recording mode Video is selected, it will only be possible to
select the image modes Thermal and Macro.
• If the digital camera is disabled (Settings > Save options & storage > Digital camera
= Off), it will only be possible to select the image modes Thermal and Macro.
4. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
(Image mode) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
(Thermal MSX).
(Thermal).
(Picture in picture).
(Digital camera).
(Macro).
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5. If Picture in picture mode is selected, you can at this point move and resize the infrared image frame using the touch screen.
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Working with measurement tools
16.1 General
To measure a temperature, you can use one or more measurement tools, e.g., a spotmeter or a box.
16.2 Adding/removing measurement tools
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select
models.)
• Select
models.)
4. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
(Measurement) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
(No measurements) to remove all tools.
(Center spot) to add a center spot.
(Hot spot) to add a hot spot detection within a box area.
(Cold spot) to add a cold spot detection within a box area.
(User preset 1) to add user preset 1. (Not available in all camera
(User preset 2) to add user preset 2. (Not available in all camera
16.3 Editing user presets
16.3.1 General
A user preset is a measurement tool, or a group of measurement tools, with predefined characteristics.
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16.3.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
3. Use the navigation pad to select
4. Push and hold the center of the navigation pad. This displays the Edit user preset menu.
5. Select
6. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select
7. Push the navigation pad. This displays the measurement tool on the screen.
8. Push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu, where you can select one or more of the following actions (depending on the type of tool):
• Remove the tool.
• Resize, move, center, and rotate the tool.
• Set alarms.
• Display maximum, minimum, average, and area values.
• Set local parameters.
• When completed, select
(Measurement) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
(User preset 1) or (User preset 2).
(Add measurement) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
(Add spot) to add a spot.
(Add box) to add a box.
(Add circle) to add a circle.
(Add delta) to set up a differential calculation.
(Done) and push the navigation pad.
9. When all measurement tools have been added, select
10. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
(Save as user preset).
16.4 Moving and resizing a measurement tool
16.4.1 General
You can move and resize a measurement tool. Note When you select another measurement tool, any changes of position and size of
the current tool will be lost. If you wish to keep the position and size settings, use the user preset feature, see section 16.3 Editing user presets, page 71.
16.4.2 Moving a spot
Note You can also move the spot by touching the screen.
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now dis­played with one or more handles.
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2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
3. To move the spot, do the following:
3.1. Select
3.2. Push the navigation pad up/down and left/right to move the spot.
4. To center the spot, select
5. When completed, push the navigation pad and select
6. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
16.4.3 Moving and resizing a box or circle tool
Note You can also move and resize the measurement tool by touching the screen.
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now dis­played with one or more handles.
2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
3. Select
4. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
• Select
(Move spot) and push the navigation pad.
Center spot and push the navigation pad.
(Done).
(Move/resize) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
(Resize) to change the size of the tool.
• Select
• Select
5. Push the navigation pad up/down and left/right to resize or move the tool.
6. When completed, push the navigation pad and select
7. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
(Move) to move the tool.
(Center box/circle) to center the box or circle tool.
(Done).
16.5 Changing the measurement parameters
16.5.1 General
For accurate measurements, it is important to set the measurement parameters. Note During normal operation there is typically no need to change the default measure-
ment parameters, see section 16.5.3 Recommended values, page 74.
16.5.2 Types of parameters
The camera can use these measurement parameters:
• External IR window compensation, i.e., the temperature of any protective windows, ex-
ternal lenses (e.g., the close-up lens), etc., that are set up between the camera and the object of interest. If no protective window, protective shield, or external lens is used, this value is irrelevant and should be left inactive.
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• Object distance, i.e., the distance between the camera and the object of interest.
Note The camera can be configured to automatically measure the distance when an image is saved. With this setting, the Object distance parameter in the image data is automatically updated with the measured distance when an image is saved. (There is no effect on the Object distance setting in live mode.) For more information, see section
8.4 Laser distance meter and laser pointer, page 18.
• Atmospheric temperature, i.e., the temperature of the air between the camera and the
object of interest.
• Relative humidity, i.e., the relative humidity of the air between the camera and the ob-
ject of interest.
• Reflected temperature, which is used when compensating for the radiation from the
surroundings reflected by the object into the camera. This property of the object is called “reflectivity.”
• Emissivity, i.e., how much radiation an object emits, compared with the radiation of a
theoretical reference object at the same temperature (called a “blackbody”). The oppo­site of emissivity is reflectivity. The emissivity determines how much of the radiation originates from the object as opposed to being reflected by it.
Note There is an Emissivity mode setting, which you can use to enter the emissivity
by material instead of by value. Select
(Settings) > Device settings > User interface
options > Emissivity mode > Select from materials table.
Emissivity is the most important measurement parameter to set correctly. If the Emissivity is set to a low value, the Reflected temperature also becomes important. The parameters Object distance, Atmospheric temperature, and Relative humidity are relevant for longer
distances. The External IR window compensation must be activated if a protective window or external lens is used.
16.5.3 Recommended values
If you are unsure about the values, the following are recommended:
Object distance 1.0 m (3.3 ft.)
Atmospheric temperature 20°C (69°F)
Relative humidity 50%
Reflected temperature 20°C (69°F)
Emissivity 0.95
16.5.4 Procedure
You can set the measurement parameters globally. You can also change the Emissivity, Reflected temperature, and Object distance parameters locally for a measurement tool.
Local parameters are normally only effective for a fixed setup, where each measurement tool is set for a specific object of interest. For a general handheld application, the global parameters are usually sufficient.
Note Emissivity and Reflected temperature are the two most important measurement parameters to set correctly in the camera.
16.5.4.1 Setting global parameters
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
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2. Select
(Measurement parameters) and push the navigation pad. This displays a
submenu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select one or more of the global measurement parameters:
•
(External IR window compensation).
•
(Object distance).
(Atmospheric temperature).
•
•
(Relative humidity).
(Reflected temperature).
•
•
(Emissivity).
4. Push the navigation pad to display a dialog box.
5. Use the navigation pad to change the parameter.
6. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
16.5.4.2 Changing local parameters
You can change the local parameters for a measurement tool. A P next to the measurement tool on the screen indicates that local parameters have been
activated for the tool.
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now dis­played with one or more handles.
2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
3. Select
4. Push the navigation pad.
5. Push the navigation pad to activate the use of local parameters.
(Use local parameters).
(icon with unfilled indicator) is displayed.
(icon with filled
indicator) is displayed together with a submenu.
6. Use the navigation pad to select one or more of the local measurement parameters.
7. Push the navigation pad to display a dialog box.
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8. Use the navigation pad to change the parameter.
9. Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.
10. When completed, push the navigation pad and select
11. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
Note When you select another measurement tool, the local parameters are reset. If you wish to keep the local parameter settings, use the user preset feature, see section 16.3 Editing user presets, page 71.
16.5.5 Related topics
For in-depth information about parameters, and how to correctly set the emissivity and re­flected apparent temperature, see section 33 Thermographic measurement techniques, page 211.
(Done).
16.6 Displaying values in the result table
16.6.1 General
For the box and circle tools, you can set the camera to display the maximum, minimum, average, and area values in the result table.
16.6.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now dis­played with one or more handles.
2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select
4. Push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
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5. Use the navigation pad to select one or more of the following:
• Select
• Select
• Select
• Select (depending on the tool)
within the measurement tool. Area measurements require that the laser is enabled (Settings > Device settings > Lamp & laser > Enable lamp & laser). For more infor­mation, see section 11.10 Measuring areas, page 34.
• Select
(the hot/cold spots).
6. Push the navigation pad to toggle the function between inactive and active:
• When the icon with the unfilled indicator
• When the icon with the filled indicator
7. When completed, push the navigation pad down to close the submenu.
8. Select
(Max) to display the maximum value.
(Min) to display the minimum value.
(Avg) to display the average value.
or (Area) to display the area of an object
(Max & min markers) to display the maximum and minimum markers
is displayed, the function is inactive.
is displayed, the function is active.
(Done) and push the navigation pad.
16.7 Creating and setting up a difference
calculation
16.7.1 General
A difference calculation gives the difference between the values of two known measure­ment results.
16.7.2 Procedure
Note
• You can set up a difference calculation when previewing an image, when defining user
presets, or when editing an image in the archive.
• This procedure assumes that you have previously laid out at least one measurement
tool on the screen.
16.7.2.1 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To set up a difference calculation, do the following:
• If you are defining user presets, select
(Add delta).
• If you are editing an image in the archive, select
(Add delta).
(Add measurement) and then select
(Measurement) and then select
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2. Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box where you can select the measure­ment tools that you want to use in the difference calculation. You can also select a fixed-temperature reference.
3. Push the navigation pad. The result of the difference calculation is now displayed on the screen.
16.8 Setting a measurement alarm
16.8.1 General
You can make the camera trigger an alarm when certain measurement conditions are met.
16.8.2 Types of alarm
You can choose between the following alarm types:
• Above: Triggers an alarm when the temperature is above the preset alarm temperature.
• Below: Triggers an alarm when the temperature is below the preset alarm temperature.
16.8.3 Alarm signals
When an alarm is set, the symbol When an alarm is triggered, the value in the result table is displayed in red (above alarm)
or blue (below alarm) and the symbol You can also set an audible alarm (there will be a “beep” when the alarm is triggered).
16.8.4 Procedure
There are different procedures for setting up an alarm for a spot, for a box or circle, and for a difference calculation.
16.8.4.1 Setting up an alarm for a spot
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the spot, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with a frame.
2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
3. Select
(Set alarm on spot) and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.
is displayed in the result table.
(above alarm) or (below alarm) is blinking.
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4. In the dialog box, you can define the settings for the alarm.
• Alarm condition: The condition that triggers the alarm. Applicable values are Above,
Below, or Off.
• Alarm limit: The temperature value that will be the critical condition when an alarm is
triggered or not.
• Alarm sound: Applicable values are Beep or No sound.
5. Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.
16.8.4.2 Setting up an alarm for a box or circle
Note This procedure assumes that you have previously set the camera to display at least one value (maximum, minimum, or average) in the result table. For more information, see section 16.6 Displaying values in the result table, page 76.
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now dis­played with one or more handles.
2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
3. Select
(Set alarm) and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.
4. In the dialog box, you can define the settings for the alarm.
• Alarm condition: The condition that triggers the alarm. Applicable values are Above,
Below, or Off.
• Select measurement: Applicable settings are the values you have previously de-
fined (Max, Min, and/or Avg).
• Alarm limit: The temperature value that will be the critical condition when an alarm is
triggered or not.
• Alarm sound: Applicable values are Beep or No sound.
5. Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.
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16.8.4.3 Setting up an alarm for a difference calculation
Note
• You can set up an alarm for a difference calculation when defining user presets, or
when editing an image in the archive.
• This procedure assumes that you have previously set up a difference calculation.
Follow this procedure:
1. To set up an alarm for a difference calculation, do the following:
• If you are defining user presets, select
• If you are editing an image in the archive, select
2. Select
(Select) and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.
(Add measurement).
(Measurement).
3. Select Delta and push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu.
4. Select
(Set alarm on delta) and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog
box.
5. In the dialog box, you can define the settings for the alarm.
• Alarm condition: The condition that triggers the alarm. Applicable values are Above,
Below, or Off.
• Alarm limit: The temperature value that will be the critical condition when an alarm is
triggered or not.
• Alarm sound: Applicable values are Beep or No sound.
6. Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.
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Working with color alarms and isotherms
17.1 Color alarms
17.1.1 General
By using color alarms (isotherms), anomalies can easily be discovered in an infrared im­age. The isotherm command applies a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature above, below, or between the set temperature levels. The camera also features isotherm types that are specific to the building trade: condensation and insulation alarms.
You can make the camera trigger the following types of color alarms:
• Above alarm: This will apply a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature above
the specified temperature level.
• Below alarm: This will apply a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature below
the specified temperature level.
• Interval alarm: This will apply a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature be-
tween two specified temperature levels.
• Condensation alarm: Triggers when the camera detects a surface where the relative hu-
midity exceeds a preset value.
• Insulation alarm: Triggers when there is an insulation deficiency in a wall.
17.1.2 Image examples
This table explains the different color alarms (isotherms).
Color alarm
Above alarm
Below alarm
Image
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Color alarm
Interval alarm
Condensation alarm
Insulation alarm
Image
17.1.3 Setting up above, below, and interval alarms
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Color) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
•
(Above alarm).
•
(Below alarm).
•
(Interval alarm).
4. Push the navigation pad. The threshold temperature is displayed at the top of the screen.
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5. To change the threshold temperature, do the following:
• For the Interval alarm, push the navigation pad left/right to select the low/high-tem-
perature value.
• Push the navigation pad up/down to change the threshold temperature.
17.1.4 Building isotherms
Note The Condensation and Insulation alarms are not supported by all camera models.
17.1.4.1 About the Condensation alarm
To detect areas with potential moisture problems, you can use the Condensation alarm. You can set the relative humidity above which the isotherm will colorize the image.
17.1.4.2 About the Insulation alarm
The Insulation alarm can detect areas where there may be an insulation deficiency in the building. It will trigger when the insulation level (which is called the thermal index in the camera) falls below a preset value of the energy leakage through a wall.
Different building codes recommend different values for the insulation level, but typical val­ues are 60–80% for new buildings. Refer to your national building code for recommendations.
17.1.4.3 Setting up condensation and insulation alarms
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Color) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
•
(Condensation alarm).
•
(Insulation alarm).
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4. Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box where you can define the settings for the alarm.
For the Condensation alarm, the following parameters can be set:
• Atmospheric temperature: The current atmospheric temperature.
• Relative humidity: The current relative humidity.
• Relative humidity limit: The relative humidity level at which you want the alarm to be
triggered. A relative humidity of 100% means that water vapor condenses from the air as liquid water (= dewpoint). A relative humidity of about 70% or above can cause mold.
For the Insulation alarm, the following parameters can be set:
• Indoor temperature: The current indoor temperature.
• Outdoor temperature: The current outdoor temperature.
• Thermal index: The insulation level (an integer between 0 and 100).
5. Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.
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Annotating images
18.1 General
You can save additional information with an infrared image by using annotations. Annota­tions make reporting and post-processing more efficient by providing essential information about the image, e.g., conditions and information about where an image is taken.
Annotations are added to the image file, and can be viewed and edited in the image ar­chive, and also when moving files from the camera to reporting software on the computer.
• You can set the camera to display annotation tools when an image is saved. Select
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Add annotation after saving.
• You can also add annotations to a saved image in the image archive.
Note This section describes the procedures for adding annotations to a saved image in the image archive. Adding annotations when saving an image works in a similar way.
18.2 Adding a note
18.2.1 General
You can add a text note to the image file. Using this feature, you can annotate images by entering free-form text.
18.2.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Open the image in the image archive.
2. Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.
3. On the top toolbar, select the
4. On the right toolbar, select the
5. A soft keyboard is displayed, where you can enter text by touching the screen.
6. When completed, touch Done on the soft keyboard.
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18.3 Adding a text comment table
18.3.1 General
You can save a table with textual information to the image file. This feature is a very effi­cient way of recording information when you are inspecting a large number of similar ob­jects. The idea behind using a table with textual information is to avoid filling out forms or inspection protocols manually.
The camera ships with an example text comment table template. You can also create your own templates. For more information, see section 18.3.3 Creating a text comment table template, page 87.
18.3.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Open the image in the image archive.
2. Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.
3. On the top toolbar, select the
4. On the right toolbar, select the table.
5. (Optional step.) On the top toolbar, do one of the following:
• To clear the content of the current table, select the
pad.
• To select another table template, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation
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6. For each row in the table, do the following:
• Push the navigation pad. This displays the predefined values.
• Push the navigation pad up/down to select a predefined value. Push the navigation
pad to confirm.
• Instead of selecting a predefined value, you can select the keyboard
icon and
enter other text by touching the screen. Note Text entered by the keyboard will be saved to the text comment table tem-
plate. Next time you add a text comment table annotation, the entered text will be displayed as a predefined value.
7. When completed, select Save & Exit at the bottom of the table. Push the navigation pad to confirm.
18.3.3 Creating a text comment table template
18.3.3.1 General
You can create a text comment table template in different ways:
• Using FLIR Tools/Tools+, see section 18.3.3.2 Creating a table template using FLIR
Tools/Tools+, page 87.
• Manually creating a text comment file (*.tcf), see section 18.3.3.3 Manually creating a
table template, page 88.
18.3.3.2 Creating a table template using FLIR Tools/Tools+
Note If your camera uses an SD card that has been used in another camera, FLIR Tools/ Tools+ cannot create proper templates for this camera. Please clear the SD card entirely before using tables templates from FLIR Tools/Tools+.
18.3.3.2.1 General
In FLIR Tools/Tools+, you can create text annotation templates on the Templates tab. These templates can either be transferred to the camera or used as a template during post-analysis in the program.
18.3.3.2.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Click the Templates tab.
2. Click the Add new text annotations template toolbar button.
3. Create a name for the template.
4. Enter the desired fields and values. See the image below for examples.
5. Save the template.
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6. Do one of the following:
• To use the template in the camera, connect a camera to FLIR Tools/Tools+ and
transfer the template to the camera.
• To use the template during post-analysis in FLIR Tools/Tools+, double-click an im-
age, and then click Import from template under Text annotations in the right pane.
18.3.3.3 Manually creating a table template
18.3.3.3.1 General
A text comment file (*.tcf) is an annotation format that is proprietary to FLIR Systems. It de­fines a table structure that can be used to add text table annotations to FLIR images. You can create text comment files (*.tcf files) and use these files as table templates in the camera.
The camera ships with an example text comment table file: example_text_comment.tcf. The file is stored on the memory card in the subfolder \TextTableTemplates. You can make a copy of the example file and modify it using a text editor such as Microsoft Notepad.
When creating or modifying a text comment file, keep the following rules in mind:
1. Lines starting with “#” are regarded as comments and will be ignored.
2. Lines that start with “<” and end with “>” are labels and will appear on the left-hand side of the table.
3. Non-empty lines under a label line are regarded as values and will be displayed as op­tions to the label above.
4. When you save the file, select UTF-8 encoding. With UTF-8 encoding, the file will sup­port all languages currently supported by the camera.
5. The template will be updated by the camera if you add or remove values in the text ta­ble annotations dialog in the camera. This enables you to modify its content while you are working with the camera.
6. The camera will find all text table template files if:
• They are placed on the memory card in the subfolder \TextTableTemplates.
• They have an ASCII filename and the file extension .tcf. (ASCII characters include
a–z, A–Z, 0–9, and basic punctuation, and spaces can be used. The file can contain non-ASCII text, but the filename must be ASCII.)
18.3.3.3.2 Example mark-up structure
The file format for the text comment table template is *.tcf. This code sample is an example mark-up structure of such a file, and shows how the mark-up appears in a text editor such as Notepad.
<Site> Company A Company B <Location> Substation A <Object> Engine Vent Vault Door <ObjectID> A1a1 A1b2 A1c3
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