FLIR TG267 Operating Manual
USER MANUAL
Automotive
Diagnostic
Thermal Camera
Models TG267 and TG297
USER MANUAL
Automotive Diagnostic
Thermal Camera
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Table of contents
1 Advisories............. ................. ............... ................. .. ..........1
1.1 Copyright......... ............. .. ................. ............... .......... 1
1.2 Quality Assurance ............... ............... ................. .......1
1.3 Documentation ....... .. ............. ................. .. ............. .. .. 1
1.4 Disposal of Electronic Waste .. ................. ............... .......1
2 Introduction...... .. ............. .. ................. ............. .. ................. 2
3 Safety ..... ............. .. ................. ............... ................. ...........3
3.1 Safety Warnings and Cautions..... .. ............. .. ................. 3
4 Description........ ............... .. ............... .. ............. .. ............... .4
4.1 Product Description.......... ............... ................. ...........4
4.2 Control Button Descriptions ..... .. ............... ................. ...5
4.3 Display Description ........... ................. ............... .......... 5
5 Operation .... ................. ............... .. ............... ............... .. .....7
5.1 Camera Power ...... ............... .. ............... ............... .. .... 7
5.2 IR Camera and Thermometer ........... ................. ............ 7
5.3 High Temperature Switch (TG297). .. ............... ............... . 8
5.4 Type-K Thermocouple Measurements (TG267) ......... .. ...... 8
5.5 Visible Spectrum Camera ..... ................. .. ............. .. .... 10
5.6 Capturing and Working with Images............. .. ............... 10
6 Programming Menu System ..... .. ............... .. ............. .. ........ 12
6.1 Menu System Basics ............ ................. ............... ..... 12
6.2 Main Menu .... .. ............... ............... .. ............... ......... 12
6.3 Settings Sub-Menu ............ .. ............. .. ............... .. ..... 14
7 Bluetooth® Communication and FLIR Tools™ ............. .. ....... 20
7.1 FCC Compliance ............ .. ............... ............... .. ........ 20
8 Field Firmware Updates ........... .. ............... .. ............. .. ........ 22
8.1 System Firmware Update ........ ............... ................. ... 22
9 Maintenance............. .. ............. .. ............... .. ............. .. ....... 23
9.1 Cleaning........... .. ............... ............... .. ............... ..... 23
9.2 Battery Considerations and Service. ................. ............ 23
9.3 Reset the Camera..... ................. ............... ................ 23
10 Specifications..... ................. ............... ................. ............. 24
10.1 Imaging and Optical Specifications ..... ............... .. ......... 24
10.2 Detector Specifications ..... .. ............... .. ............. .. ....... 24
10.3 Image Presentation Specifications......... ................. .. .... 24
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10.4 Measurement Specifications ........... .. ............. .. ........... 25
10.5 Measurement Analysis Specifications . ............... ........... 25
10.6 Type-K specifications (TG267 only) ................. ............. 25
10.7 Configuration Specifications............ ............... ............. 26
10.8 Image Storage Specifications ... .. ............. .. ................. . 26
10.9 Digital Camera Specifications ............... ................. ...... 26
10.10 Flashlight Specifications.............. ............... ................ 26
10.11 Laser Pointer Specifications .. ............... ................. .. .... 27
10.12 Data Communication and Interface Specifications .. ......... 27
10.13 Rechargeable Battery Specifications ........ ............... .. ... 27
10.14 Environmental Specifications ............ .. ............... ......... 27
10.15 Physical Specifications ............ ................. .. ............. .. 29
10.16 Included Equipment ............ ............... .. ............... .. .... 29
11 Appendices ................ ................. ............... .. ............... ..... 30
11.1 Emissivity Factors for Common Materials ................ ....... 30
11.2 IR Energy and Imaging Overview .. .. ............. .. .............. 30
12 2–10 Extended Warranty .. ............... .. ............... .. ............... . 32
13 Customer Support....... .. ............... ................. ............... ..... 33
13.1 Corporate Headquarters ....... .. ............... ............... .. ... 33
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Advisories
1.1 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 or computer language in any form or by any
means, electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of FLIR Systems.
The documentation must not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior consent, in writing, from FLIR Systems. Names and
marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of FLIR Systems and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks,
trade names or company names referenced herein are used for identification
only and are the property of their respective owners.
1.2 Quality Assurance
The Quality Management System under which these products are developed
and manufactured has been certified in accordance with the ISO 9001
standard.
FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development; therefore,
we reserve the right to make changes and improvements on any of the products without prior notice.
1.3 Documentation
To access the latest manuals and notifications, go to the Download tab at:
https://support.flir.com. It only takes a few minutes to register online. In the
download area you will also find the latest releases of manuals for our other
products, as well as manuals for our historical and obsolete products.
1.4 Disposal of Electronic Waste
As with most electronic products, this equipment must be disposed
of in an environmentally friendly way, and in accordance with existing
regulations for electronic waste. Please contact your FLIR Systems
representative for more details.
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Introduction
The FLIR TG267 and TG297 are Automotive Diagnostic Thermal Cameras
which combine non-contact temperature measurement and thermal imaging
into one troubleshooting tool to help you quickly find the source of heat-related problems and spot potential faults when performing automotive maintenance and repair.
The FLIR TG267 adds Type-K thermocouple contact temperature
measurements.
The FLIR TG297 offers a high temperature range to 1886℉ (1080℃).
Visit https://support.flir.com/prodreg to register your instrument and to extend
the standard one-year warranty to the 2-10 Year Warranty.
Features
• See beyond the limitations of single-spot IR thermometers with a 160 x 120
pixel true thermal imager (Lepton® microbolometer with integrated
shutter)
• Visible spectrum 2M pixel digital camera
• Adjustable MSX® (Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging) adds key details from
the visible spectrum camera to the IR image to help you diagnose
problems
• 3 presets and 1 custom emissivity setting
• LED Work light
• Laser pointer and cross-hair display for easy targeting of measurement
spot
• Type-K thermocouple contact measurements (TG267)
• High temperature lever switch (TG297) engages high temperature mode
• 4 GB internal memory for storing captured images
• USB–C connectivity for image transfer and charging
• Bluetooth® real-time remote temperature monitoring and camera image
transmission to mobile devices
• Easy to read 320 x 240 2.4” TFT color LCD display
• Intuitive programming menu system translated in more than 21 languages
• IP54 enclosure (with top flap closed) protects from dirt, dust, and oil
• Rechargeable lithium battery
• Auto power off (APO), user adjustable
• Accessory mounting for tripods, extender poles, etc.
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Safety
3.1 Safety Warnings and Cautions
WARNING
⚠This symbol, adjacent to another symbol indicates the user must refer to the manual for
further information.
WARNING
The instrument’s IP54 rating is only in affect when the top flap (covering the USB-C and
Thermocouple jacks) is completely sealed. Do not operate the instrument with the flap
open, except for charging, PC interface, or Type-K thermocouple use.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when the Laser pointer is on.
CAUTION
Do not point the Laser beam toward anyone's eye or allow the beam to strike the eye from
a reflective surface.
CAUTION
Do not use the Laser near explosive gases or in other potentially explosive areas.
CAUTION
Refer to the CAUTION statement label (shown below) for critical safety information.
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Description
4.1 Product Description
Figure 4.1 Imaging IR Thermometer Description (TG297 pictured)
1. Display area
2. Return button (to back up in the menu system)
3. Laser pointer button
4. Up/Down Navigation buttons and Power button (long press)/Menu button
(short press)
5. Lanyard post
6. Accessory mount
7. High temperature lever switch (TG297)
8. 160 x 120 pixel Lepton® IR camera
9. Laser pointer with circular target-spot assist
10. USB-C and Thermocouple jack compartment
11. Spot thermal sensor
12. Work light (LED)
13. 2M pixel visible spectrum camera
14. Image capture trigger (also used to exit the menu system)
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Description
4.2 Control Button Descriptions
Long press to power ON or OFF
Short press to access the menu system
Return button. Back out to previous screen in menus
Press to scroll upward in the menus
Press to scroll downward in the menus
Press to activate the Laser pointer
TRIGGER
Pull trigger to capture camera image
Pull trigger to exit the menu system
4.3 Display Description
Figure 4.2 Display Description
1. Menu area
2. Date and time
3. Battery status indicators
4. Bluetooth® active
5. Image storage space status indicator
6. USB connection active
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Description
7. Camera image area
8. Center spot cross-hairs
9. Laser Pointer active
10. Center spot temperature measurement
11. Thermocouple measurement (TG267)
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Operation
5.1 Camera Power
Power is supplied by a rechargeable lithium battery. Long press the power
button (center) to switch the camera ON or OFF. If the camera does not power
ON, charge the battery by connecting to an AC wall charger using the supplied USB-C cable. The USB-C jack is located in the top compartment. Do not
use the camera while it is charging. When the top flap is closed, the camera is
rated IP54 for encapsulation. See Section 9.2, Battery Considerations and
Service, for more information.
The camera has an Auto Power OFF (APO) utility that switches it OFF automatically if no buttons are pressed for the duration of the selected APO time.
Use the menu system (under Device Settings) To set the APO timer. See Section 6, Programming Menu System, for more information.
5.2 IR Camera and Thermometer
Figure 5.1 Combined Thermal and Visible Image (MSX®)
1. Long press the power button to switch the camera ON.
2. If not already selected, choose the Thermal plus Visible Image mode in
the menu system (under Image Adjustments/Image Mode). You can adjust
the MSX® (Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging) alignment in the Image
Mode area of the menu.
3. Point the camera toward the test area and scan as desired. View the cam-
era image on the display.
4. Use the cross-hair icon to target a spot. If the cross-hairs are not shown,
enable the center spot in the menu system (under Measurement).
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