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FLIR X6570sc series, X6520sc Series, X6530sc Series User Manual

User’s manual FLIR X6570sc series
User’s manual FLIR X6570sc series
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Table of contents
1 Disclaimers ........ .. .. .. ................................. .. .. .. ................................. 1
1.1 Legal disclaimer ....................................................................... 1
1.2 Usage statistics ........................................................................1
1.3 Changes to registry ...................................................................1
1.4 U.S. Government Regulations...................................................... 2
1.5 Copyright ................................................................................2
1.6 Quality assurance .....................................................................2
1.7 Patents...................................................................................2
1.8 Third-party licenses...................................................................2
1.8.1 GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) ........................ 2
1.8.2 Fonts (Source Han Sans)................................................. 2
1.8.3 Fonts (DejaVu) ..............................................................3
2 Safety information .......... .. ..................................... .. ..........................4
3 Notice to user ..... .. .. .. ................................. .. .. .. ................................. 5
3.1 User-to-user forums .................................................................. 5
3.2 Calibration...............................................................................5
3.3 Accuracy ................................................................................ 5
3.4 Disposal of electronic waste........................................................ 5
3.5 Training .................................................................................. 5
3.6 Documentation updates ............................................................. 5
3.7 Important note about this manual.................................................. 5
3.8 Note about authoritative versions..................................................6
4 Customer help .............. .. .. .. ............................... .. .. .. ......................... 7
4.1 General ..................................................................................7
4.2 Submitting a question ................................................................7
4.3 Downloads ..............................................................................7
5 Introduction........ .. .. .. ................................. .. .. .. ................................. 9
5.1 Camera system components ....................................................... 9
5.2 System overview ...................................................................... 9
5.3 Key features .......................................................................... 12
6 Installing the camera ..... .. .. .. ............................... .. .. .. ....................... 14
6.1 Mounting the camera............................................................... 14
6.2 Powering the camera ............................................................... 14
6.3 Adjusting the field of view ......................................................... 15
6.4 Setting the camera parameters .................................................. 19
7 Operation .... .. .. .. ................................. .. .. .. ................................. .. .. . 27
7.1 Filter wheel............................................................................ 27
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7.2 Camera configuration file management........................................ 32
7.3 Camera Wi-Fi application ......................................................... 32
7.4 Infrared remote....................................................................... 33
8 Radiometric measurement ................... .. .. .. ................................. .. .. . 34
8.1 Non-uniformity correction (NUC) ................................................ 34
8.2 Temperature calibration............................................................ 35
8.3 Bad pixel replacement ............................................................. 36
8.4 Camera file management.......................................................... 36
8.5 Frame rate and integration modes .............................................. 36
8.6 Dynamic range extension—superframing..................................... 39
8.7 Camera synchronization........................................................... 39
8.8 Trigger In............................................................................... 42
8.9 Lock-in ................................................................................. 43
8.10 IRIG-B.................................................................................. 44
9 Interfaces ............................ ..................................... .. .................... 45
9.1 Wi-Fi connection..................................................................... 45
9.2 USB connection ..................................................................... 46
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10 Mechanical drawings .. .. ................................. .. .. .............................. 55
11 Technical data ..... .. .. .. ................................. .. .. .. ............................... 57
11.1 Note about technical data ......................................................... 57
11.2 Note about authoritative versions................................................ 57
11.3 FLIR X6570sc ........................................................................ 58
12 Maintenance and service............................. .. .. .. ............................... 60
12.1 Cleaning the camera ............................................................... 60
12.2 Cooler maintenance ................................................................ 61
13 Quality ................... .. .. .. ................................. .. .. .. ........................... 62
13.1 Quality assurance ................................................................... 62
13.2 For the US market................................................................... 62
13.3 For the Canadian market .......................................................... 62
13.4 For the whole world ................................................................. 62
14 About FLIR Systems .............. .. .. .. ................................. .. .. .. ............. 63
14.1 More than just an infrared camera .............................................. 64
14.2 Sharing our knowledge ............................................................ 64
14.3 Supporting our customers......................................................... 65
15 Terms, laws, and definitions............... .. ..................................... .. ...... 66
16 Thermographic measurement techniques .......................... .. .. .. .......... 68
16.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 68
16.2 Emissivity.............................................................................. 68
16.3 Reflected apparent temperature ................................................. 72
16.4 Distance ............................................................................... 72
16.5 Relative humidity .................................................................... 72
16.6 Other parameters.................................................................... 72
17 About calibration........ .. .. .. ................................. .. .. .. ........................ 73
17.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 73
17.2 Definition—what is calibration? .................................................. 73
17.3 Camera calibration at FLIR Systems ........................................... 73
17.4 The differences between a calibration performed by a user and
17.5 Calibration, verification and adjustment........................................ 74
17.6 Non-uniformity correction.......................................................... 75
17.7 Thermal image adjustment (thermal tuning) .................................. 75
18 History of infrared technology................................. .. .. .. .................... 76
19 Theory of thermography.. .. ................................. .. .. .. ........................ 79
19.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 79
19.2 The electromagnetic spectrum................................................... 79
19.3 Blackbody radiation................................................................. 79
19.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials............................................. 85
20 The measurement formula................. .. .. .. ................................. .. .. .. .. 86
21 Emissivity tables ................................. .. .. .. ................................. .. .. . 90
21.1 References............................................................................ 90
21.2 Tables .................................................................................. 90
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Disclaimers

1.1 Legal disclaimer

All products manufactured by FLIR Systems are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the delivery date of the original pur­chase, provided such products have been under normal storage, use and service, and in accordance with FLIR Systems instruction.
Uncooled handheld infrared cameras manufactured by FLIR Systems are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the deliv­ery date of the original purchase, provided such products have been under normal stor­age, use and service, and in accordance with FLIR Systems instruction, and provided that the camera has been registered within 60 days of original purchase.
Detectors for uncooled handheld infrared cameras manufactured by FLIR Systems are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years from the delivery date of the original purchase, provided such products have been under normal storage, use and service, and in accordance with FLIR Systems instruction, and provided that the camera has been registered within 60 days of original purchase.
Products which are not manufactured by FLIR Systems but included in systems deliv­ered by FLIR Systems to the original purchaser, carry the warranty, if any, of the particu­lar supplier only. FLIR Systems has no responsibility whatsoever for such products.
The warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. It is not appli­cable to any product which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident or abnormal conditions of operation. Expendable parts are excluded from the warranty.
In the case of a defect in a product covered by this warranty the product must not be fur­ther used in order to prevent additional damage. The purchaser shall promptly report any defect to FLIR Systems or this warranty will not apply.
FLIR Systems will, at its option, repair or replace any such defective product free of charge if, upon inspection, it proves to be defective in material or workmanship and pro­vided that it is returned to FLIR Systems within the said one-year period.
FLIR Systems has no other obligation or liability for defects than those set forth above. No other warranty is expressed or implied. FLIR Systems specifically disclaims the im-
plied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. FLIR Systems shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequen-
tial loss or damage, whether based on contract, tort or any other legal theory. This warranty shall be governed by Swedish law. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this warranty, shall
be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the Rules of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce. The place of arbitration shall be Stockholm. The language to be used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English.

1.2 Usage statistics

FLIR Systems reserves the right to gather anonymous usage statistics to help maintain and improve the quality of our software and services.

1.3 Changes to registry

The registry entry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa \LmCompatibilityLevel will be automatically changed to level 2 if the FLIR Camera Moni­tor service detects a FLIR camera connected to the computer with a USB cable. The modification will only be executed if the camera device implements a remote network service that supports network logons.
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1.4 U.S. Government Regulations

This product may be subject to U.S. Export Regulations. Please send any inquiries to ex­portquestions@flir.com.

1.5 Copyright

© 2016, FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of the software in­cluding source code may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, magnetic, opti­cal, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems.
The documentation must not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without pri­or consent, in writing, from FLIR Systems.
Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of FLIR Systems and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, trade names or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the prop­erty of their respective owners.

1.6 Quality assurance

The Quality Management System under which these products are developed and manu­factured has been certified in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard.
FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development; therefore we reserve the right to make changes and improvements on any of the products without prior notice.

1.7 Patents

000439161; 000653423; 000726344; 000859020; 001707738; 001707746; 001707787; 001776519; 001954074; 002021543; 002021543-0002; 002058180; 002249953; 002531178; 002816785; 002816793; 011200326; 014347553; 057692; 061609; 07002405; 100414275; 101796816; 101796817; 101796818; 102334141; 1062100; 11063060001; 11517895; 1226865; 12300216; 12300224; 1285345; 1299699; 1325808; 1336775; 1391114; 1402918; 1404291; 1411581; 1415075; 1421497; 1458284; 1678485; 1732314; 17399650; 1880950; 1886650; 2007301511414; 2007303395047; 2008301285812; 2009301900619; 20100060357; 2010301761271; 2010301761303; 2010301761572; 2010305959313; 2011304423549; 2012304717443; 2012306207318; 2013302676195; 2015202354035; 2015304259171; 204465713; 204967995; 2106017; 2107799; 2115696; 2172004; 2315433; 2381417; 2794760001; 3006596; 3006597; 303330211; 4358936; 483782; 484155; 4889913; 4937897; 4995790001; 5177595; 540838; 579475; 584755; 599392; 60122153; 6020040116815;
602006006500.0; 6020080347796; 6020110003453; 615113; 615116; 664580; 664581; 665004; 665440; 67023029; 6707044; 677298; 68657; 69036179; 70022216; 70028915; 70028923; 70057990; 7034300; 710424; 7110035; 7154093; 7157705; 718801; 723605; 7237946; 7312822; 7332716; 7336823; 734803; 7544944; 7606484; 7634157; 7667198; 7809258; 7826736; 8018649; 8153971; 8212210; 8289372; 8340414; 8354639; 8384783; 8520970; 8565547; 8595689; 8599262; 8654239; 8680468; 8803093; 8823803; 8853631; 8933403; 9171361; 9191583; 9279728; 9280812; 9338352; 9423940; 9471970; 9595087; D549758.

1.8 Third-party licenses

1.8.1 GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL)

http://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl-2.1.en.html (Retrieved May 27, 2015)

1.8.2 Fonts (Source Han Sans)

https://github.com/adobe-fonts/source-han-sans/blob/master/LICENSE.txt (Retrieved May 27, 2015)
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1.8.3 Fonts (DejaVu)

http://dejavu-fonts.org/wiki/License (Retrieved May 27, 2015)
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Safety information

For best results and user safety, the following warnings and precautions should be fol­lowed when handling and operating the camera.
• Do not open the camera body for any reason. Disassembly of the camera (including removal of the cover) can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty.
• Great care should be exercised with your camera optics. Refer to section 12.1.2 Infra- red lens, page 60 for lens cleaning.
• Operating the camera outside of the specified input voltage range or the specified op­erating temperature range can cause permanent damage.
• Do not image extremely high-intensity radiation sources, e.g., the sun, lasers, or arc welders.
• The camera is a precision optical instrument and should not be exposed to excessive shock and/or vibration.
• The camera contains static-sensitive electronics and should be handled appropriately.
• Do not put any item on the external cooling intake, to maintain the cooling of the camera.
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Notice to user

3.1 User-to-user forums

Exchange ideas, problems, and infrared solutions with fellow thermographers around the world in our user-to-user forums. To go to the forums, visit:
http://forum.infraredtraining.com/

3.2 Calibration

We recommend that you send in the camera for calibration once a year. Contact your lo­cal sales office for instructions on where to send the camera.

3.3 Accuracy

For very accurate results, we recommend that you wait 5 minutes after you have started the camera before measuring a temperature.

3.4 Disposal of electronic waste

As with most electronic products, this equipment must be disposed of in an environmen­tally friendly way, and in accordance with existing regulations for electronic waste.
Please contact your FLIR Systems representative for more details.

3.5 Training

To read about infrared training, visit:
• http://www.infraredtraining.com
• http://www.irtraining.com
• http://www.irtraining.eu

3.6 Documentation updates

Our manuals are updated several times per year, and we also issue product-critical notifi­cations of changes on a regular basis.
To access the latest manuals, translations of manuals, and notifications, go to the Down­load tab at:
http://support.flir.com It only takes a few minutes to register online. In the download area you will also find the
latest releases of manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our historical and obsolete products.

3.7 Important note about this manual

FLIR Systems issues generic manuals that cover several cameras within a model line.
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This means that this manual may contain descriptions and explanations that do not apply to your particular camera model.

3.8 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:
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• Firmware updates for your infrared camera.
• Program updates for your PC/Mac software.
• Freeware and evaluation versions of PC/Mac software.
• User documentation for current, obsolete, and historical products.
• Mechanical drawings (in *.dxf and *.pdf format).
• Cad data models (in *.stp format).
• Application stories.
• Technical datasheets.
• Product catalogs.
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Introduction

5.1 Camera system components

The FLIR X6570sc infrared camera and its accessories are delivered in a transport case that typically contains the items below.
• FLIR X6570sc camera with removable LCD touchscreen.
• Portfolio that includes important information on the camera: ◦ Packing list.
◦ Factory acceptance report. ◦ Calibration curves (if applicable). ◦ Camera files on a CD-ROM. ◦ Optical cleaning tissue. ◦ A set of user instructions. ◦ Filter-holding tool. ◦ Micro SD card with an SD adapter.
• Camera power supply.
• Camera cables: ◦ Power supply.
◦ Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) with locks. ◦ 50 Ω coaxial cable for sync (yellow colored). ◦ 50 Ω coaxial cable for triggering (orange colored). ◦ 50 Ω coaxial cable for lock-in (green colored). ◦ 75 Ω coaxial cable for general purposes (blue colored). ◦ LCD extender cable (with right-angle USB connectors).
• LCD connector protective cap.
There may also be additional items that you have ordered such as software or CDs.

5.2 System overview

The FLIR X6570sc infrared camera system has been developed by FLIR to meet the needs of the research community. The camera makes use of an advanced 640 × 512 readout circuit (ROIC), mated to a mercury cadmium telluride (MCT) detector to cover the 7.7–9.3 µm long-wave infrared band.
The FLIR X6570sc is a stand-alone imaging camera that interfaces to host PCs using standard interfaces, including GigE and Camera Link Base.
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5.2.1 View from the front—M80 mount

Figure 5.1 View from the front—M80 mount.
1. Wi-Fi antenna.
2. Global status LED.
3. Lens M80 interface.

5.2.2 View from the rear

Figure 5.2 View from the rear.
1. Removable touch screen LCD.
2. External cooling intake.
3. External cooling exhaust.
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5.2.3 Back panel

Figure 5.3 Camera back panel description.
1. Power button.
2. Status LED.
3. Infrared remote sensor.
4. Sync In.
5. Sync Out.
6. Power In.
7. Lock-in In.
8. General-purpose IO.
9. Trigger In.
10. Auxiliary port.
11. GigE Vision.
12. Camera Link Base.
13. Camera Link Medium.
14. Digital video interface.
15. USB .
16. Micro SD card.
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5.3 Key features

• Fast frame rate The FLIR X6570sc series has an adjustable frame rate. Windowing allows a subset of the total image to be selectively read out with a user-adjustable window size. The sub-sample windows can be arbitrarily chosen and are easily defined.
• 14-bit image data The FLIR X6570sc camera streams out 14-bit thermal images.
• Outstanding measurement accuracy The high accuracy of ±1°C or ±1% produces sensitive thermal images. The FLIR X6570sc camera detects temperature differences smaller than 25 mK (20 mK typical).
• CNUC calibration CNUC is a proprietary calibration process that provides beautiful imagery and meas­urement stability. CNUC allows for flexible integration time adjustments without the need to perform non-uniformity corrections. CNUC calibration also produces accurate measurement stability regardless of exposure of the camera to ambient temperature variations.
• Hypercal Hypercal ensures the best measurement range with the highest sensitivity. Simply set the desired lower and upper temperature limits, and the camera will automatically ad­just to the appropriate integration (exposure) time.
• Auto-exposure The camera automatically adjusts its temperature range to best fit the thermal scene.
• Presets Up to eight presets and their associated parameters, e.g., integration time, frame rate, window size, and window location, are available for instant selection with a single command. These presets can be used in Dynamic Range Extension (DRX) mode (al­so called “superframing”), which allows the acquisition of thermal data from up to four user-defined temperature ranges simultaneously, then merges those streams into a single real-time data stream that spans all four temperature ranges, effectively extend­ing dynamic range from 14 bit to 16 bit.
• Multiple triggering modes and synchronizing interfaces The FLIR X6570sc camera provides different interfaces to support maximum flexibility for synchronizing the camera to external events, as well as synchronizing external events to the camera:
◦ Sync In (TTL). ◦ Sync Out. ◦ Trigger In.
• Multiple video outputs The FLIR X6570sc camera features multiple independent and simultaneous video:
◦ Digital 14-bit video—Camera Link Base. ◦ Digital 14-bit video—GigE. ◦ Digital video—DVI format 1080p30 digital output.
• The FLIR X6570sc camera has an advanced high-performance optical design. The lenses feature a professional M80 mount.
• Motorized filter wheel The FLIR X6570sc camera has a four-slot motorized filter wheel with automatic filter recognition and measurement parameter adjustment. The removable filter holders contain an integrated temperature probe for improved measurement accuracy.
• Removable touch screen LCD The detachable touch screen LCD provides you with on-site thermal image feedback. The LCD screen also provides camera information, adjustment controls, and Re­searchIR Max acquisition control. The LCD touch screen can be removed from the
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FLIR X6570sc camera when the camera needs to be installed in a hard to reach loca­tion. Simply position the camera and control it at a distance.
• Wi-Fi The camera includes a Wi-Fi interface, which enables it to be controlled by a smart phone (iPhone) or a tablet (iPad).
• Video color palettes The FLIR X6570sc camera supports a selection of standard and user-defined color palettes (or grayscale) for DVI video.
• Configuration management Save your camera configuration to the SD card (e.g., when loaning your camera to your colleague). To use a configuration saved on an SD card, simply insert the SD card.
• Global-status LED Located on the top of the camera, the global-status LED provides instant system sta­tus, including the ResearchIR Max status (a green light indicates fully acquired). The back panel LEDs instantly inform you about the camera status.
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6.1 Mounting the camera

The camera can be operated installed either on a workbench or mounted on a tripod or custom mount. A standard photo mount (¼-20 UNC) or 3 × M5 mounting holes on the camera base as well as 3 × M5 mounting holes on the left side of the camera are provided.
1. ¼-20 UNC mount.
2. Camera base M5 mounting holes.
3. Camera left side M5 mounting holes.

6.2 Powering the camera

6.2.1 Power supply

The camera is powered through the red power connector (6 in Figure 5.3 Camera back panel description., page 11) on the back panel. When the 24 V DC power supply pro- vided with the camera (PN X1159) is connected, the power button (1 in Figure 5.3 Cam­era back panel description., page 11) blinks slowly, indicating that the camera is
receiving power. Refer to section 11 Technical data, page 57 for the power supply technical data.
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6.2.2 Power button

The power button (1 in Figure 5.3 Camera back panel description., page 11) is located behind the touch screen LCD. Open the touch screen LCD to its maximum extension to access the button.
Note Keep the LCD screen opened or detach it when the camera is being operated to prevent the external cooling vent from being blocked.
A short press on the power button starts the camera. To turn off the camera:
• A short press on the power button starts the camera shutdown procedure. The cam­era is switched off a few seconds later.
• A long press on the power button forces the camera to turn off immediately, bypassing the shutdown procedure.

6.2.3 Camera boot-up and cooling down

When the camera is turned on, its Stirling cooler starts first. Stirling coolers produce noise. A high volume of noise is normal for advanced cooled thermal cameras.
The camera requires up to 7 minutes to reach the detector temperature of 80 K. In paral­lel, the camera performs a built-in test of its components and initializes the internal soft­ware and interfaces.
The camera is ready to use when all the status LEDs on the back panel are green (2 in Figure 5.3 Camera back panel description., page 11).

6.3 Adjusting the field of view

Once the camera is installed and operating, its field of view is adjusted to suit the thermal scene being imaged. This adjustment is done by selecting a suitable lens for the desired field of view, and then fine tuning the camera position to the scene.
Use of the LCD screen is helpful during this procedure.

6.3.1 LCD screen

The FLIR X6570sc includes a detachable touch screen LCD that provides instant ther­mal image feedback. The LCD screen also provides camera information, adjustment controls, and ResearchIR Max acquisition control.
In the LCD screen examples below, the camera measurement configuration and temper­ature range have been adapted to the thermal scene. If the camera is not correctly set up for the scene, the image can become saturated.
The temperature range of the camera can be automatically adjusted using the auto-ex­posure button on the touch screen. For more information, see section 8.2.2 Auto-expo- sure, page 35.
If the thermal scene does not match the configuration measurement (i.e., the spectral fil­ter on the filter wheel), it is necessary to select the correct configuration measurement in ResearchIR Max. For more information, see section 6.4.4 Measurement configuration, page 21.
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Figure 6.1 LCD touch screen.
1. Image statistics.
2. Add spot tool: center, cold, or hot.
3. Camera information.
4. Measurement configuration.
5. Start acquisition in ResearchIR Max.
6. Auto-exposure.
7. Change the color palette.
6.3.1.1 Detaching the touch screen LCD
The LCD screen can be detached from the camera and used remotely when the camera is mounted in a hard to reach location.
Note
• The camera can still be operated without the LCD screen connected.
• The LCD screen can be detached and attached while the camera is in operation.
6.3.1.2 Procedure
Follow the procedure below to install and detach the LCD screen from the camera:
1. Remove the LCD screw using a flat screwdriver or a coin.
2. Gently lift up the screen to disconnect it from the camera, being careful of the USB
connector.
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3. Place the provided protective cap on the camera, to avoid dust or water entering the
camera.
6.3.1.3 General
When detached, the LCD screen can be connected to the camera using the provided right-angled USB extender cable. An additional USB cable can be added to extend the length. The efficiency of operating the camera in this way is highly dependent on the quality of the additional USB cable and the environment in which the camera is being used.
The screen has been designed for ease of use on a workbench, as shown in the figure below.
The screen automatically detects its orientation, and flips the interface accordingly. The orientation can be locked in the ResearchIR Max camera user interface (see section
6.4.8 Advanced camera controls, page 24).

6.3.2 Lens

A large range of lenses is available for the FLIR X6570sc. The lenses feature a professio­nal M80 mount.
Note FLIR is continuously extending its range of available optics. Contact your FLIR sales representative for more information on newly available optics.
6.3.2.1 Installing an infrared lens
Note
• The detector is a very sensitive sensor. It must not be directed toward strong visible light, e.g., sunlight.
• Do not touch the lens surface when you install the lens. If this happens, clean the lens according to the instructions in section 12.1.2 Infrared lens, page 60.
• Do not touch the filter surface when you install the lens. If this happens, clean the filter according to the instructions in section 12.1.2 Infrared lens, page 60.
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6.3.2.1.1 Procedure—M80 mount
Follow the procedure below to install an infrared lens with an M80 mount:
1. If present, remove the installed lens or the protection in front of the detector/filter
wheel.
2. Carefully push the infrared lens into position.
3. Rotate the infrared lens clockwise (looking at the front of the lens) until it stops.
4. You must manually select the measurement configuration using the FLIR ResearchIR
Max software. For more information, see section 6.4.4 Measurement configuration, page 21.
6.3.2.2 Removing an infrared lens
Note
• The detector is a very sensitive sensor. It must not be directed toward strong light, e. g., sunlight.
• Do not touch the lens surface when you install the lens. If this happens, clean the lens according to the instructions in section 12.1.2 Infrared lens, page 60.
• Lenses can be heavy, so take care not to be surprised by their weight. Some lenses weight several hundred grams.
• When you have removed the infrared lens, put the lens caps on the lens to protect it from dust and fingerprints.
6.3.2.2.1 Procedure—M80 mount
Follow the procedure below to remove an infrared lens with an M80 mount:
1. Rotate the infrared lens counterclockwise (looking at the front of the lens).
2. Carefully pull out the infrared lens.
3. Install the protective cap or a new optic on the camera to avoid visible light striking
the detector.
6.3.2.3 Adjusting the camera focus
Note Do not touch the lens surface when you adjust the camera focus. If this happens, clean the lens according to the instructions in section 12.1.2 Infrared lens, page 60.
Camera focus can be done manually by rotating the focus ring on the lens:
• For far focus, rotate the focus ring counterclockwise (looking at the front of the lens).
• For near focus, rotate the focus ring clockwise (looking at the front of the lens).
6.3.2.4 Using an extension ring
Note
• The detector is a very sensitive sensor. It must not be directed toward strong visible light, e.g., sunlight.
• Do not touch the lens surface when you install the lens. If this happens, clean the lens according to the instructions in section 12.1.2 Infrared lens, page 60.
• Using extension rings requires a good understanding of their radiometric effects and the resulting measurement errors. The Infrared Training Center (ITC) offers courses and training. For more information on any training you require, contact your FLIR sales representative or ITC at www.infraredtraining.com.
Extension rings can be added between the camera and the infrared lens in order to change the minimum focus distance and thus the field of view of the camera. It is possi­ble to use more than one extension ring at the same time.
Refer to the specification sheet for your infrared lens for available extension ring sizes and other data.
Depending on the extension ring, automatic lens identification may not function. This means you must manually select the measurement configuration using the FLIR Re­searchIR Max software.
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6.4 Setting the camera parameters

6.4.1 Connection to the computer

The camera can be connected to a computer using either Camera Link or GigE. Although it is possible to use both interfaces in parallel, only one of these should be used send commands to the camera. The second computer should be used only to retrieve images.
6.4.1.1 Connection through the Camera Link interface
Camera Link is a standard data interface for high-end visible and infrared cameras. The FLIR X6570sc uses a Camera Link Base interface in a single-tap, 16-bit configuration. In terms of ports, the A and B ports are used, with bit A0 being the LSB of the data trans­ferred, and bit B7 being the MSB. The header row uses the entire 16-bit value while the pixel data has a 14-bit range, with the upper MSBs masked to 0.
The camera is connected to the computer using one camera link cable (refer to section 11 Technical data, page 57 for cable reference and Camera Link information). Connect the cable to connector 12 in Figure 5.3 Camera back panel description., page 11.
The Camera Link mode is selected using the ResearchIR Max camera control panel in­terface (refer to section 6.4.8 Advanced camera controls, page 24). It should always be set to Base for the FLIR X6570sc.
Note
• Various connector notations can be found for Camera Link medium frame grabbers (0&1, 1&2, A&B). Make sure to connect camera connector 1 to the first port of the frame grabber.
• ResearchIR Max software supports a variety of frame grabbers. Contact your FLIR sales representative for more information on compatibility.
6.4.1.2 Connection through the GigE interface
The FLIR X6570sc features a GigE connection. The GigE interface can be used for im­age acquisition and/or camera control. The GigE interface is GigE Vision compliant.
GigE is available when the camera is in Base mode only. Refer to section 6.4.8 Ad- vanced camera controls, page 24 for mode selection.
Note
• Use only the high-quality Ethernet cable provided with the camera or a CAT 6 equiva­lent cable.
• The GigE driver installation procedure must be followed exactly. Contact your FLIR lo­cal support if required.

6.4.2 Connection to FLIR ResearchIR Max

Note Refer to section 6.4.1 Connection to the computer, page 19 to make sure that the
camera is correctly connected to the computer.
6.4.2.1 General
The FLIR X6570sc interfaces with the FLIR ResearchIR Max software. FLIR ResearchIR Max is a powerful image acquisition and analysis tool. Refer to the ResearchIR Max user manual for operating instructions. FLIR X6570sc specific camera control is described in this document.
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6.4.2.2 Procedure
Follow the procedure below to select and connect the camera:
1. Click the Select camera button.
2. Select the FLIR X6570sc camera.
The camera’s IP address is displayed when connected using GigE. The Camera Link port is displayed when connected using Camera Link.
3. Click the Connect button to activate the camera connection.
Once connected, the camera control interface is populated with the camera parameters, and the live image is displayed on the current tab.

6.4.3 Image size adjustment

6.4.3.1 General
The FLIR X6570sc can be set up to use only part of the detector. This allows the camera can be operated at higher frame rates. The selection is done through the upper part of the camera control panel.
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Figure 6.2 Image size adjustment
1. Preview window. The window size can be selected by dragging the handles. The en-
tire box can be dragged to set the location.
2. The X offset can be manually set in this field.
3. The Y offset can be manually set in this field.
4. The window width can be manually set in this field.
5. The window height can be manually set in this field.
6. Set the window size to full detector size (640 × 512).
7. Set the window size to half detector size (320 × 256 centered).
8. Set the window size to quarter detector size (160 × 128 centered).
9. Refresh the preview window with the last acquired image from the camera.
10. Apply the settings to the camera.
11. If needed, calibrate the image against a homogeneous reference target (also called
“1 point NUC”).

6.4.4 Measurement configuration

6.4.4.1 General
A measurement configuration is a combination of optical setup (lens and spectral filter), integration mode setting, and Camera Link setting.
The measurement configurations available in the camera are displayed in the FLIR Re­searchIR Max interface. Each configuration is described with minimum and maximum calibrated temperatures, the lens and filter type, the integration mode (ITR or IWR), and the Camera Link setting (Base/Medium).
For lenses with automatic identification (see section , page ), the camera automatically selects the measurement configuration corresponding to the lens.
You can also select the measurement configuration manually. Take care to select the measurement configuration corresponding to the lens, filter, integration mode setting (ITR or IWR), and the Camera Link setting (Base or Medium) in use. The configuration is selected by clicking on it. It is then highlighted in light gray. Once selected, the camera is automatically set to this configuration.
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It is possible to deactivate the configuration filter by unchecking the check box shown below.
When unchecked, all configurations available in the camera are listed. It is then possible to select a configuration that does not match the current optical and detector setup. This is useful for advanced users when, for instance, using an infrared lens for which no cali­bration files are available: in this example, the camera will provide temperature data even if the calibration does not apply to the lens.
Note
• Only one measurement configuration is valid at a time.
• Make sure you select a configuration that matches the temperature of the scene to be measured. If not, your measurements will be incorrect because they will be outside the limits of the calibration.

6.4.5 Temperature range adjustment

6.4.5.1 General
The temperature range is defined by the minimum and maximum temperatures that can be measured for a given integration time.
1. Integration time for the range. Double click on the integration time to manually enter a
value. The range is indicated in red and will be applied to the camera after clicking on the Apply Configuration button.
2. Drag the range slider to adjust the integration time. The corresponding lower and
upper temperatures of the range are displayed. The range is indicated in red and will be applied to the camera after clicking on the Apply Configuration button.
3. Activate the range by checking the box. If more than one range is activated, the cam-
era enters superframing mode, selecting each range in turn. Refer to section 8.6 Dy- namic range extension—superframing, page 39 for more information on superframing.
4. The FLIR X6570sc features an automatic exposure control that automatically selects
the best integration time for the current thermal scene. Refer to section 8.2.2 Auto-ex- posure, page 35 for more information on auto-exposure.
5. The temperature range wizard automates the selection of integration times and
superframing.
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