FLIR ThermaCAM E4 Operator's Manual

ThermaCAM™ E4

Operator’s manual

1 558 017Publ. No.
a62Revision
English (EN)Language
August 19, 2004Issue date

ThermaCAM™ E4

Operator’s manual

Publ. No. 1 558 017 Rev. a62 – ENGLISH (EN) – August 19, 2004

Legal disclaimer

All products manufactured by FLIR Systems are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the
delivery date of the original purchase, provided such products have been under normal storage, use and service, and in accordance with FLIR
Systems instruction.

All products not manufactured by FLIR Systems included in systems delivered by FLIR Systems to the original purchaser carry the warranty,
if any, of the particular supplier only and FLIR Systems has no responsibility whatsoever for such products.

The warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. It is not applicable to any product which has been subjected to
misuse, neglect, accident or abnormal conditions of operation. Expendable parts are excluded from the warranty.

In the case of a defect in a product covered by this warranty the product must not be further used in order to prevent additional damage.
The purchaser shall promptly report any defect to FLIR Systems or this warranty will not apply.

FLIR Systems will, at its option, repair or replace any such defective product free of charge if, upon inspection, it proves to be defective in
material or workmanship and provided that it is returned to FLIR Systems within the said one-year period.

FLIR Systems has no other obligation or liability for defects than those set forth above.

No other warranty is expressed or implied. FLIR Systems specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose.

FLIR Systems shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage, whether based on contract, tort
or any other legal theory.

Copyright

© FLIR Systems, 2004. 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.

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readable form without prior consent, in writing, from FLIR Systems.

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All other trademarks, trade names or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective
owners.

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 described in this manual without prior notice.

Patents

This product is protected by patents, design patents, patents pending, or design patents pending.

PCT Pat. Pend. No. PCT/SE01/00983; PCT Pat. Pend. No. PCT/SE01/00984; US Pat. Pend. No. 09/849524; PCT Pat. Pend. No. PCT/SE02/00364;
Swedish Pat. Des. No. 68657; US Pat. Des. No. 466540; UK Pat. Des. No. 2106017; Japan Pat. Des. No. 1144833; Int. Pat. Des. No. DM/057692;
China Pat. Des. No. 235308.

Contact details

FLIR Systems AB ■ P. O. Box 3 ■ SE-182 11 Danderyd ■ SwedenPostal address

[phone]Telephone

[phone]Telefax

www.flirthermography.comWeb site

[e-mail]-mail

➲ For contact details for regional offices, see the back cover of this manual.

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Table of contents

11 Warnings & cautions ..................................................................................................................................................

22 Important note about this manual .....................................................................................................................

33 Welcome! .........................................................................................................................................................................

33.1 About FLIR Systems ........................................................................................................................................

53.1.1 A few images from our facilities .............................................................................................

63.2 Comments & questions ................................................................................................................................

84 Packing list .....................................................................................................................................................................

95 System overview .........................................................................................................................................................

106 Connecting system components .........................................................................................................................

117 Tutorials ...........................................................................................................................................................................

117.1 Switching on & switching off the camera ..............................................................................................

117.1.1 Switching on the camera ..........................................................................................................

117.1.2 Switching off the camera ..........................................................................................................

117.2 Working with images .....................................................................................................................................

117.2.1 Acquiring an image ....................................................................................................................

117.2.2 Freezing an image .......................................................................................................................

127.2.3 Saving an image ...........................................................................................................................

127.2.4 Opening an image .......................................................................................................................

127.3 Working with measurements .....................................................................................................................

127.3.1 Laying out a spot .........................................................................................................................

137.3.2 Laying out a measurement area ............................................................................................

137.4 Working with alarms ......................................................................................................................................

147.4.1 Setting the reference temperature .......................................................................................

147.4.2 Setting up a color alarm ............................................................................................................

147.4.2.1 Setting up a color alarm using the menu system ....................................

157.4.2.2 Setting up a color alarm without using the menu system ...................

157.4.3 Setting up a silent alarm (i.e. a visual alarm) .....................................................................

167.4.4 Setting up an audible alarm ....................................................................................................

167.5 Creating a text comment file ......................................................................................................................

177.6 Changing level & span ..................................................................................................................................

177.6.1 Changing level ..............................................................................................................................

177.6.2 Changing span ..............................................................................................................................

187.7 Changing system settings ...........................................................................................................................

187.7.1 Changing language ....................................................................................................................

187.7.2 Changing temperature unit .....................................................................................................

187.7.3 Changing date format ...............................................................................................................

187.7.4 Changing time format ...............................................................................................................

197.7.5 Changing date & time ................................................................................................................

197.8 Working with the camera .............................................................................................................................

197.8.1 Removing the lens ......................................................................................................................

217.8.2 Adjusting the focus .....................................................................................................................

217.8.3 Inserting & removing the battery ..........................................................................................

217.8.3.1 Inserting the battery ..........................................................................................

227.8.3.2 Removing the battery ........................................................................................

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238 Camera overview .........................................................................................................................................................

238.1 Camera parts .....................................................................................................................................................

268.2 Keypad buttons & functions .......................................................................................................................

278.3 Laser LocatIR .....................................................................................................................................................

288.4 LED indicator on keypad ..............................................................................................................................

299 Camera program ..........................................................................................................................................................

299.1 Result table ........................................................................................................................................................

299.2 System messages ............................................................................................................................................

299.2.1 Status messages ...........................................................................................................................

309.2.2 Warning messages ......................................................................................................................

309.3 Selecting screen objects ...............................................................................................................................

309.3.1 Selecting screen objects ...........................................................................................................

309.3.2 Examples of selected screen objects ....................................................................................

329.4 Menu system .....................................................................................................................................................

329.4.1 Navigating the menu system ..................................................................................................

339.4.2 Meas. mode ....................................................................................................................................

349.4.3 Manual adjust/Automatic adjust ...........................................................................................

359.4.4 Emissivity ........................................................................................................................................

369.4.5 Palette ..............................................................................................................................................

369.4.6 Range (extra option) ...................................................................................................................

369.4.7 Hide graphics / Show graphics ...............................................................................................

379.4.8 File .....................................................................................................................................................

389.4.9 Setup ................................................................................................................................................

389.4.9.1 Settings ...................................................................................................................

409.4.9.2 Date/time ...............................................................................................................

419.4.9.3 Local settings ........................................................................................................

419.4.9.4 Camera info ..........................................................................................................

419.4.9.5 Factory default .....................................................................................................

4210 Electrical power system ...........................................................................................................................................

4310.1 Internal battery charging .............................................................................................................................

4410.2 External battery charging ............................................................................................................................

4510.3 Battery safety warnings ................................................................................................................................

4711 Maintenance & cleaning ..........................................................................................................................................

4711.1 Camera body, cables & accessories ..........................................................................................................

4711.2 Lenses ..................................................................................................................................................................

4812 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................................

5013 Technical specifications & dimensional drawings ......................................................................................

5013.1 Imaging performance ....................................................................................................................................

5013.2 Image presentation ........................................................................................................................................

5013.3 Temperature range ........................................................................................................................................

5013.4 Laser LocatIR .....................................................................................................................................................

5113.5 Electrical power system ................................................................................................................................

5113.6 Environmental specifications .....................................................................................................................

5113.7 Physical specifications ...................................................................................................................................

5113.8 Communications interfaces ........................................................................................................................

5213.9 Pin configurations ...........................................................................................................................................

5213.9.1 RS-232/USB connector ...............................................................................................................

5313.9.2 Power connector ..........................................................................................................................

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5313.9.3 CVBS connector ............................................................................................................................

5413.10 Relationship between fields of view and distance .............................................................................

5813.11 Camera – dimensional drawing (36 mm IR lens) .................................................................................

5913.12 Camera – dimensional drawing (17 mm IR lens) .................................................................................

6013.13 Camera – dimensional drawing (9.2 mm IR lens) ................................................................................

6113.14 Battery charger – dimensional drawing .................................................................................................

6213.15 Battery – dimensional drawing ..................................................................................................................

6314 Glossary ...........................................................................................................................................................................

6715 Thermographic measurement techniques .....................................................................................................

6715.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................

6715.2 Emissivity ............................................................................................................................................................

6815.2.1 Finding the emissivity of an object .......................................................................................

6815.2.1.1 Using a thermocouple .......................................................................................

6815.2.1.2 Using reference emissivity ...............................................................................

6815.3 Reflected temperature ..................................................................................................................................

6916 History of infrared technology .............................................................................................................................

7317 Theory of thermography .........................................................................................................................................

7317.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................

7317.2 The electromagnetic spectrum ..................................................................................................................

7417.3 Blackbody radiation .......................................................................................................................................

7517.3.1 Planck’s law ....................................................................................................................................

7617.3.2 Wien’s displacement law ..........................................................................................................

7817.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law .............................................................................................................

7817.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters ...........................................................................................................

8117.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials ........................................................................................................

8218 Emissivity tables ..........................................................................................................................................................

8218.1 References .........................................................................................................................................................

8218.2 Tables ..................................................................................................................................................................

99Index ..................................................................................................................................................................................

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1 Warnings & cautions

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■ This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not

installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interfer­ence to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own ex­pense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference.

■ An infrared camera is a precision instrument and uses a very sensitive IR detector.

Pointing the camera towards highly intensive energy sources – such as devices
emitting laser radiation, or reflections from such devices – may affect the accuracy
of the camera readings, or even harm – or irreparably damage – the detector. Note
that this sensitivity is also present when the camera is switched off and the lens
cap is mounted on the lens.

■ Each camera from FLIR Systems is calibrated prior to shipping. It is advisable that

the camera is sent in for calibration once a year.

■ For protective reasons, the LCD (where applicable) will be switched off if the detec-

tor temperature exceeds +60°C (+149°F) and the camera will be switched off if
the detector temperature exceeds +68°C (+154.4°F).

■ The camera requires a warm-up time of 5 minutes before accurate measurements

(where applicable) can be expected.

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2 Important note about this manual

As far as it is practically possible, FLIR Systems configures each manual to reflect each
customer’s particular camera configuration. However, please note the following ex­ceptions:

■ The packing list is subject to specific customer configuration and may contain more

or less items

■ FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts and accessories, and

other items, or change specifications at any time without prior notice

■ In some cases, the manual may describe features that is not available in your par-

ticular camera configuration

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3 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ThermaCAM™ E4 infrared camera!

The ThermaCAM™ E4 IR camera measures and images the emitted infrared radiation
from an object. The fact that radiation is a function of object surface temperature
makes it possible for the camera to calculate and display this temperature. The camera
system also features a laser pointer, a 2.5" color LCD, an IR lens, a removable battery
and a range of accessories.

The camera is very easy to use. It is operated by using a few buttons which are conve­niently placed on the camera, allowing fingertip control of major functions. A built­in menu system also gives easy access to an advanced, simple-to-use camera software
for increased functionality.

To document the object under inspection it is possible to capture and store images
to the camera’s internal memory. The images can be analyzed either in the field by
using the real-time measurement functions built into the camera, or in a PC using
FLIR Systems ThermaCAM Reporter software by downloading the images from the
camera using ThermaCAM QuickView.

3.1 About FLIR Systems

With over 30 years experience in IR systems and applications development, and over
30 000 infrared cameras in use worldwide, FLIR is the undisputed global commercial
IR industry leader.

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Figure 3.1 FLIR Systems, Boston, USA, FLIR Systems, Danderyd, Sweden, and FLIR Systems, Portland, USA.

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3.1 – About FLIR Systems

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Figure 3.2 Indigo Systems, Niceville, USA, and Indigo Systems, Santa Barbara, USA. Indigo Systems is a
division of FLIR Systems.

As pioneers in the IR industry, FLIR Systems has a long list of ‘firsts’ the world of infrared
thermography:

■ 1965: 1st thermal imaging system for predictive maintenance (Model 650).

■ 1973: 1st battery-operated portable IR scanner for industrial applications predictive

maintenance (Model 750).

■ 1975: 1st TV compatible system (Model 525).

■ 1978: 1st dual-wavelength scanning system capable of real-time analog recording

of thermal events (Model 780). Instrumental in R & D market development.

■ 1983: 1st thermal imaging and measurement system with on-screen temperature

measurement.

■ 1986: 1st TE (thermo-electrically) cooled system.

■ 1989: 1st single-piece infrared camera system for PM (predictive maintenance) and

R & D (research & development) with on-board digital storage.

■ 1991: 1st Windows-based thermographic analysis and reporting system.

■ 1993: 1st Focal Plane Array (FPA) system for PM and R & D applications.

■ 1995: 1st full-featured camcorder style FPA infrared system (ThermaCAM).

■ 1997: 1st: uncooled microbolometer-based PM/R & D system.

■ 2000: 1st thermography system with both thermal and visual imaging.

■ 2000: 1st thermography system to incorporate thermal/visual/voice and text data

logging.

■ 2002: 1st automated thermography system (model P60) to feature detachable re-

motely controllable LCD, JPEG image storage, enhanced connectivity including
USB and IrDA wireless, thermal/visual/voice and text data logging.

■ 2002: 1st low-cost ultra-compact hand-held thermography camera (E series). Rev-

olutionary, ergonomic design, lightest IR measurement camera available.

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3.1 – About FLIR Systems

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Figure 3.3 LEFT: FLIR Systems’ Thermovision®Model 661. The photo is taken on May 30th, 1969 at the
distribution plant near Beckomberga, in Stockholm, Sweden. The camera weighed approx. 25 kg (55 lb),
the oscilloscope 20 kg (44 lb), the tripod 15 kg (33 lb). The operator also needed a 220 VAC generator set,
and a 10 L (2.6 US gallon) jar with liquid nitrogen. To the left of the oscilloscope the Polaroid attachment
(6 kg/13 lb) can be seen. RIGHT: FLIR Systems’ ThermaCAM Model E2 from 2002 – weight: 0.7 kg (1.54 lb),
including battery.

With this tradition of unparalleled technical excellence and innovative achievements,
FLIR continues to develop new infrared products, educational venues and applications
expertise to meet the diverse demands of thermographers worldwide.

3.1.1 A few images from our facilities

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Figure 3.4 LEFT: Development of system electronics; RIGHT: Testing of an FPA detector

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3.2 – Comments & questions

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Figure 3.5 LEFT: Diamond turning machine; RIGHT: Lens polishing

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Figure 3.6 LEFT: Testing of IR cameras in the climatic chamber; RIGHT: Robot for camera testing and
calibration

3.2 Comments & questions

FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development, and although we
have tested and verified the information in this manual to the best of our ability, you
may find that features and specifications have changed since the time of printing.
Please let us know about any errors you find, as well as your suggestions for future
editions, by sending an e-mail to:

[e-mail]

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3.2 – Comments & questions

➲ Do not use this e-mail address for technical support questions. Technical support
is handled by FLIR Systems’s local sales offices.

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4 Packing list

The ThermaCAM™ E4 and its accessories are delivered in a hard transport case which
typically contains the items below. On receipt of the transport case, inspect all items
and check them against the delivery note. Any damaged items must be reported to
the local FLIR Systems representative immediately.

Qty.Part NumberDescriptionNo.

11 195 102Battery charger1

11 195 128USB cable2

11 195 221Hand strap3

11 120 987Lens cap4

11 558 017Operator’s manual5

11 909 528Power supply6

7

with lens

1Configuration-dependentThermaCAM™ E4 infrared camera

21 195 106Battery8

11 909 775Video cable9

11 195 494TrainIR CD10

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5 System overview

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Figure 5.1 System overview

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6 Connecting system components

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Figure 6.1 How to connect system components

Figure 6.2 Explanations of callouts

ExplanationCallout

Power supply cable (11–16 VDC)1

USB / RS-232 cable2

Video cable (CVBS, i.e. composite video)3

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7 Tutorials

7.1 Switching on & switching off the camera

7.1.1 Switching on the camera

ActionStep

Insert the battery into the battery compartment.1

Press PWR/NO to switch on the camera.2

7.1.2 Switching off the camera

ActionStep

1

To switch off the camera, press and hold down PWR/NO until the message Shutting
down... appears. Briefly pressing PWR/NO when the camera is in menu mode will

cancel menu selections.

7.2 Working with images

7.2.1 Acquiring an image

ActionStep

Point the camera at a warm object, like a face or a hand.1

2

3

7.2.2 Freezing an image

1

Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring at the front of the lens.

➲ Please note what is the locking ring and what is the focus ring in the figure on
page 20. Trying to adjust the focus by rotating the locking ring will remove the
lens.

If the camera is in manual adjust mode, press and hold down SEL for more than
one second to autoadjust the camera.

ActionStep

Adjust focus by turning the focus ring at the front of the lens.

➲ Please note what is the locking ring and what is the focus ring in the figure on
page 20. Trying to adjust the focus by rotating the locking ring will remove the
lens.

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If the camera is in manual adjust mode, press and hold down SEL for more than
one second to autoadjust the camera.

7.3 – Working with measurements

ActionStep

3

Briefly pressing SAVE/FRZ will display a confirmation box.

■ To save the image, press YES

■ To leave the confirmation box without saving the image, press NO

7.2.3 Saving an image

ActionStep

1

2

3

4

Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring at the front of the lens.

➲ Please note what is the locking ring and what is the focus ring in the figure on
page 20. Trying to adjust the focus by rotating the locking ring will remove the
lens.

If the camera is in manual adjust mode, press and hold down SEL for more than
one second to autoadjust the camera.

Briefly press SAVE/FRZ to freeze the image. This will display a confirmation box
where you will be prompted to accept or cancel the image. Accepting the image
will save it to the internal memory.

To save an image directly (without freezing the image first), press SAVE/FRZ for
more than 1 second.

7.2.4 Opening an image

ActionStep

Press MENU/YES to display the vertical menu bar.1

Point to File on the vertical menu bar and press the MENU/YES.2

Point to Images to display thumbnails of the most recently saved images.3

To open an image, select the image by pressing the navigation pad left/right or
up/down and then press MENU/YES.

7.3 Working with measurements

7.3.1 Laying out a spot

➲ The camera requires a warm-up time of 5 minutes before accurate measurements
can be expected.

ActionStep

Press MENU/YES to display the vertical menu bar.1

Point to Meas. mode on the vertical menu bar and press MENU/YES.2

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7.4 – Working with alarms

ActionStep

Select Spot in the Meas. mode dialog box and press MENU/YES.3

4

Press SEL until small brackets appear around the spot. You can now move the spot
by pressing the navigation pad left/right or up/down.

To add additional spots, repeat step 1–4. A maximum number of three spots can
be added.

The temperature will be displayed in the top right corner of the LCD.5

7.3.2 Laying out a measurement area

➲ The camera needs a warm-up time of 5 minutes before accurate measurements
can be expected.

ActionStep

Press MENU/YES to display the vertical menu bar.1

Point to Meas. mode on the vertical menu bar and press MENU/YES.2

3

4

Select Area max, Area min or Area avg in the Meas. mode dialog box and press
MENU/YES.

Press SEL until small brackets appear around the area. You can now resize the area
by pressing the navigation pad left/right or up/down.

The temperature will be displayed in the top right corner of the LCD.5

7.4 Working with alarms

You can choose between the following alarm outputs:

■ a color alarm, which will assign a color to all pixels above or below a preset temper-

ature level

■ a silent alarm, which, compared to the color alarm, will make the font of the tem-

perature result increase in size and its background turn red

■ an audible alarm, which, compared to the visual alarm, also triggers a ’beep’.

A settings can also be made in the camera so that an alarm output takes into account
the reference temperature. A typical application when you would want to use an
alarm that takes into account the reference temperature is screening of people for
face temperature detection.

Firstly, the reference temperature is set by screening 10 persons with normal face
temperature. The camera puts each of these 10 results in an internal camera buffer
and calculates the average temperature value after having discarded the two highest
and two lowest values in the event of erroneous samples. Every time a new sample

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is saved to the internal buffer, the oldest sample will be discarded and a new reference
temperature will be calculated ’on the fly’.

Using an alarm that takes into account the reference temperature means that an
alarm output will only be triggered if the temperature value exceeds the sum of the
average temperature value in the buffer + the user-defined delta alarm offset value.

7.4.1 Setting the reference temperature

ActionStep

Press YES to display the vertical menu bar.1

Point to Settings on the Setup menu and press YES.2

3

6

7

In the Settings dialog box, press the navigation pad up/down to go to Trigger
button.

Press the navigation pad left/right to select Update ref temp.4

Press the navigation pad up/down to go to Shutter period.5

Press the navigation pad left/right to select shutter period.

Although the shutter period works independently of other functions described
in this document, FLIR Systems recommends that Short is selected when using
the camera for detection of face temperature.

➲ Selecting Normal will calibrate the camera at least every 15th minute, while
selecting Short will calibrate the camera at least every 3rd minute.

Pointing the camera to the first person with a normal face temperature and pulling
the trigger will display the message Sampled nn.n °C.

After having carried out the same procedure on the following 9 persons, you can
do one of the following:

■ Actively continue to sample every new person by pulling the trigger button,

and let camera update the reference temperature

■ Stop sampling and let the camera trigger an alarm as soon as the alarm condi-

tions are met (> reference temperature + delta alarm value)

7.4.2 Setting up a color alarm

7.4.2.1 Setting up a color alarm using the menu system

ActionStep

Press MENU/YES to display the vertical menu bar.1

Point to Meas. mode and press YES to display the Meas. mode dialog box.2

3

Select Meas. mode by pressing the navigation pad left/right. The alarm function
is typically used together with Area max.

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7.4 – Working with alarms

ActionStep

4

For Alarm, select one of the following by pressing the navigation pad left/right:

■ Above

■ Below

For Alarm output, select Color only by pressing the navigation pad left/right.5

6

Specify the Alarm temp by pressing the navigation pad left/right. You can also
change the color alarm without using the menu system by pressing the navigation
pad up/down after having selected the temperature result by pressing SEL. A se­lected temperature result is highlighted in yellow.

➲ Alarm temp will only be available if Update ref temp has been previously se-
lected in the Settings dialog box.

7

Specify Delta alarm by pressing the navigation pad left/right.

➲ Delta alarm will only be available if Update ref temp has been previously select-
ed in the Settings dialog box.

7.4.2.2 Setting up a color alarm without using the menu system

ActionStep

1

Press SEL until the color alarm symbol and the color alarm temperature in the top
right hand corner of the screen is selected.

The color alarm symbol is an arrow pointing upwards or downwards.

Press the navigation pad up/down to change the color alarm temperature.2

7.4.3 Setting up a silent alarm (i.e. a visual alarm)

ActionStep

Press MENU/YES to display the vertical menu bar.1

Point to Meas. mode and press YES to display the Meas. mode dialog box.2

3

Select Meas. mode by pressing the navigation pad left/right. The alarm function
is typically used together with Area max.

4

For Alarm, select one of the following by pressing the navigation pad left/right:

■ Above

■ Below

For Alarm output, select Silent by pressing the navigation pad left/right.5

6

Specify the Alarm temp by pressing the navigation pad left/right.

➲ Alarm temp will only be available if Update ref temp has been previously se-
lected in the Settings dialog box.

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7.5 – Creating a text comment file

ActionStep

7

Specify Delta alarm by pressing the navigation pad left/right.

➲ Delta alarm will only be available if Update ref temp has been previously select-
ed in the Settings dialog box.

7.4.4 Setting up an audible alarm

ActionStep

Press MENU/YES to display the vertical menu bar.1

Point to Meas. mode and press YES to display the Meas. mode dialog box.2

3

4

6

7

Select Meas. mode by pressing the navigation pad left/right. The alarm function
is typically used together with Area max.

For Alarm, select one of the following by pressing the navigation pad left/right:

■ Above

■ Below

For Alarm output, select Beep by pressing the navigation pad left/right.5

Specify the Alarm temp by pressing the navigation pad left/right.

➲ Alarm temp will only be be available if Update ref temp has been previously
selected in the Settings dialog box.

Specify Delta alarm by pressing the navigation pad left/right.

➲ Delta alarm will only be available if Update ref temp has been previously select-
ed in the Settings dialog box.

7.5 Creating a text comment file

Follow this procedure to create a text comment file where any value of first label will
be used as an image description:

ActionStep

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Using any ASCII text editor (Notepad, Wordpad etc), type the first label within
brackets:

<Recommendation>

On the next line, type the values you want to use, but this time without brackets:

Check connections
Check cables
Check gaskets
Check mountings

7.6 – Changing level & span

ActionStep

3

5

6

The final result should look like this:

<Recommendation>
Check connections
Check cables
Check gaskets
Check mountings

Save the file to Desktop and change the file extension to .tcf.4

Transfer the *.tcf file to your PDA. You can also move the file to the camera using
ThermaCAM QuickView.

Beam the file from the PDA (or laptop) to the camera.

You can now add any of the values to an infrared image by pointing to Image
description on the File menu.

7.6 Changing level & span

7.6.1 Changing level

ActionStep

Press MENU/YES to display the vertical menu bar.1

Point to Manual adjust on the vertical menu bar and press MENU/YES.2

3

For more information about level, see section 9.4.3 – Manual adjust/Automatic adjust
on page 34.

Press the navigation pad up/down to change the level. An arrow pointing upwards
or downwards will be displayed.

7.6.2 Changing span

ActionStep

Press MENU/YES to display the vertical menu bar.1

Point to Manual adjust on the vertical menu bar and press MENU/YES.2

3

Press the navigation pad left/right to change the span. Two arrows pointing away
from each other or towards each other will be displayed.

For more information about span, see section 9.4.3– Manual adjust/Automatic adjust
on page 34.

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7.7 – Changing system settings

7.7 Changing system settings

7.7.1 Changing language

ActionStep

Press MENU/YES to display the vertical menu bar.1

Point to Local Settings on the Setup menu and press MENU/YES.2

Press the navigation pad up/down to select Language.3

Press the navigation pad left/right to change the language.4

Press MENU/YES to confirm your changes and leave the dialog box.5

7.7.2 Changing temperature unit

ActionStep

Press MENU/YES to display the vertical menu bar.1

Point to Local Settings on the Setup menu and press MENU/YES.2

Press the navigation pad up/down to select Temp unit.3

Press the navigation pad left/right to change the temperature unit.4

Press MENU/YES to confirm your changes and leave the dialog box.5

7.7.3 Changing date format

ActionStep

Press MENU/YES to display the vertical menu bar.1

Point to Local Settings on the Setup menu and press MENU/YES.2

Press the navigation pad up/down to select Date format.3

Press the navigation pad left/right to change the date format.4

Press MENU/YES to confirm your changes and leave the dialog box.5

7.7.4 Changing time format

ActionStep

Press MENU/YES to display the vertical menu bar.1

Point to Local Settings on the Setup menu and press MENU/YES.2

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ActionStep

Press the navigation pad up/down to select Time format.3

Press the navigation pad left/right to change the time format.4

Press MENU/YES to confirm your changes and leave the dialog box.5

7.7.5 Changing date & time

ActionStep

Press MENU/YES to display the vertical menu bar.1

Point to Date/time on the Setup menu and press MENU/YES.2

7.8 – Working with the camera

3

Press the navigation pad up/down to select year, month, day, hour, minute and
second.

Press the navigation pad left/right to change each parameter.4

Press MENU/YES to confirm your changes and leave the dialog box.5

7.8 Working with the camera

7.8.1 Removing the lens

➲ Please note the following:

■ Before trying to remove fingerprints or other marks on the lens elements, see section

11.2 – Lenses on page 47.

■ Removing an IR lens will expose very sensitive camera parts. Do not touch any ex-

posed parts.

■ Please note what is the locking ring and what is the focus ring in the figure below.

Trying to remove the lens by rotating the focus ring may damage the lens.

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7.8 – Working with the camera

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Figure 7.1 Removing a lens. 1: Locking ring; 2: Focus ring

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Figure 7.2 Removing a lens

ActionStep

1

Rotate the locking ring on the camera 30° counter-clock-wise until the index mark
is lined up with the laser window.

Carefully pull out the lens. Do not use excessive force.2

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7.8 – Working with the camera

7.8.2 Adjusting the focus

➲ Please note what is the locking ring and what is the focus ring in the figure 7.1 on
page 20. Trying to adjust the focus by rotating the locking ring will remove the lens.

ActionStep

To adjust the focus, rotate the focus ring clock-wise or counter-clock-wise.1

7.8.3 Inserting & removing the battery

➲ The camera is shipped with charged batteries. To increase the battery life, the
battery should be fully discharged and charged a couple of times. You can do this by
using the camera until the battery is fully depleted.

7.8.3.1 Inserting the battery

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Figure 7.3 Inserting the battery

ActionStep

Remove lid of the battery compartment by pressing the locking mechanism.1

2

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Insert the battery with the connectors facing the rear end of the camera and the
arrow symbol facing the front end of the camera.

Replace the lid of the battery compartment.3

7.8 – Working with the camera

7.8.3.2 Removing the battery

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Figure 7.4 Removing the battery

ActionStep

Remove the lid of the battery compartment by pressing the locking mechanism.1

2

Remove the battery by firmly grabbing its rear end and carefully lifting it out from
the battery compartment.

Replace the lid of the battery compartment.3

For more information about the battery system, see section 10 – Electrical power
system on page 42.

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