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T559598Publ. No. a554Revision English (EN)Language September 27, 2011Issue date

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Publ. No. T559598 Rev. a554 – ENGLISH (EN) – September 27, 2011

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11 Warnings & Cautions .....................................................................................................................

42 Notice to user ..................................................................................................................................

53 Customer help ................................................................................................................................

64 Documentation updates .................................................................................................................

75 Important note about this manual .................................................................................................

86 Parts lists .........................................................................................................................................

86.1 Scope of delivery ..................................................................................................................

96.2 List of accessories and services ...........................................................................................

107 Quick Start Guide ...........................................................................................................................

118 A note about ergonomics ..............................................................................................................

139 Camera parts ...................................................................................................................................

139.1 View from the right ................................................................................................................

149.2 View from the left ..................................................................................................................

159.3 View from the rear .................................................................................................................

179.4 View from the bottom ...........................................................................................................

189.5 Battery condition LED indicator ............................................................................................

199.6 Power LED indicator .............................................................................................................

209.7 Laser pointer .........................................................................................................................

2110 Screen elements .............................................................................................................................

2211 Navigating the menu system .........................................................................................................

2312 Connecting external devices and storage media .......................................................................

2413 Pairing Bluetooth devices ..............................................................................................................

2514 Configuring Wi-Fi ............................................................................................................................

2715 Handling the camera ......................................................................................................................

2715.1 Turning on the camera .........................................................................................................

2715.2 Turning off the camera ..........................................................................................................

2815.3 Adjusting the viewfinder’s dioptric correction ......................................................................

2915.4 Adjusting the angle of the lens .............................................................................................

3015.5 Adjusting the infrared camera focus manually ....................................................................

3115.6 Autofocusing the infrared camera ........................................................................................

3215.7 Operating the laser pointer ...................................................................................................

3315.8 Using the digital zoom function ............................................................................................

3416 Working with images ......................................................................................................................

3416.1 Previewing an image ............................................................................................................

3516.2 Saving an image ...................................................................................................................

3616.3 Opening an image ................................................................................................................

3716.4 Adjusting an image ...............................................................................................................

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4016.5 Hiding overlay graphics ........................................................................................................

4116.6 Changing the palette ............................................................................................................

4216.7 Deleting an image .................................................................................................................

4316.8 Deleting all images ...............................................................................................................

4416.9 Creating a PDF report in the camera ...................................................................................

4517 Working with thermal fusion and picture-in-picture image modes ...........................................

4918 Working with measurement tools .................................................................................................

4918.1 Laying out measurement tools: spots, areas, etc. ...............................................................

5018.2 Laying out measurement tool: isotherms ............................................................................

5118.3 Moving or resizing a measurement tool ...............................................................................

5218.4 Creating and setting up a difference calculation .................................................................

5318.5 Changing object parameters ................................................................................................

5519 Fetching data from external Extech meters .................................................................................

5719.1 Typical moisture measurement and documentation procedure ..........................................

5820 Working with isotherms .................................................................................................................

5820.1 Building isotherms ................................................................................................................

5921 Annotating images ..........................................................................................................................

6021.1 Taking a digital photo ...........................................................................................................

6121.2 Creating a voice annotation .................................................................................................

6221.3 Creating a text annotation ....................................................................................................

6421.4 Adding a sketch ....................................................................................................................

6522 Recording video clips ....................................................................................................................

6623 Changing settings ..........................................................................................................................

6724 Cleaning the camera ......................................................................................................................

6724.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items ...........................................................................

6824.2 Infrared lens ..........................................................................................................................

6924.3 Infrared detector ...................................................................................................................

7025 Technical data .................................................................................................................................

7126 Dimensional drawings ...................................................................................................................

7126.1 Camera dimensions, front view (1) ......................................................................................

7226.2 Camera dimensions, front view (2) ......................................................................................

7326.3 Camera dimensions, side view (1) .......................................................................................

7426.4 Camera dimensions, side view (2) .......................................................................................

7526.5 Camera dimensions, 41.3 mm/15° lens, side view ..............................................................

7626.6 Camera dimensions, 24.6 mm/25° lens, side view ..............................................................

7726.7 Camera dimensions, 13.1 mm/45° lens, side view ..............................................................

7826.8 Infrared lens (41.3 mm/15°) ..................................................................................................

7926.9 Infrared lens (24.6 mm/25°) ..................................................................................................

8026.10 Infrared lens (13.1 mm/45°) ..................................................................................................

8126.11 Battery (1) .............................................................................................................................

8226.12 Battery (2) .............................................................................................................................

8326.13 Battery charger (1) ................................................................................................................

8426.14 Battery charger (2) ................................................................................................................

8526.15 Battery charger (3) ................................................................................................................

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28.3.1.2 Guidelines for moisture detection, mold detection & detection of

water damages ..................................................................................

8627 Application examples .....................................................................................................................

8627.1 Moisture & water damage ....................................................................................................

8727.2 Faulty contact in socket ........................................................................................................

8827.3 Oxidized socket ....................................................................................................................

8927.4 Insulation deficiencies ..........................................................................................................

9027.5 Draft ......................................................................................................................................

9128 Introduction to building thermography ........................................................................................

9128.1 Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................

9128.1.1 Copyright notice ...................................................................................................

9128.1.2 Training & certification ..........................................................................................

9128.1.3 National or regional building codes .....................................................................

9128.2 Important note ......................................................................................................................

9228.3 Typical field investigations ....................................................................................................

9228.3.1 Guidelines .............................................................................................................

9228.3.1.1 General guidelines ............................................................................

9328.3.1.3 Guidelines for detection of air infiltration & insulation deficiencies ...

9428.3.2 About moisture detection .....................................................................................

9428.3.3 Moisture detection (1): Low-slope commercial roofs ..........................................

9428.3.3.1 General information ...........................................................................

9528.3.3.2 Safety precautions ............................................................................

9628.3.3.3 Commented building structures .......................................................

9728.3.3.4 Commented infrared images ............................................................

9928.3.4 Moisture detection (2): Commercial & residential façades ..................................

9928.3.4.1 General information ...........................................................................

9928.3.4.2 Commented building structures .......................................................

10128.3.4.3 Commented infrared images ............................................................

10128.3.5 Moisture detection (3): Decks & balconies ..........................................................

10128.3.5.1 General information ...........................................................................

10228.3.5.2 Commented building structures .......................................................

10428.3.5.3 Commented infrared images ............................................................

10428.3.6 Moisture detection (4): Plumbing breaks & leaks ................................................

10428.3.6.1 General information ...........................................................................

10528.3.6.2 Commented infrared images ............................................................

10728.3.7 Air infiltration .........................................................................................................

10728.3.7.1 General information ...........................................................................

10728.3.7.2 Commented building structures .......................................................

10928.3.7.3 Commented infrared images ............................................................

11028.3.8 Insulation deficiencies ..........................................................................................

11028.3.8.1 General information ...........................................................................

11028.3.8.2 Commented building structures .......................................................

11228.3.8.3 Commented infrared images ............................................................

11428.4 Theory of building science ...................................................................................................

11428.4.1 General information ..............................................................................................

11528.4.2 The effects of testing and checking .....................................................................

11628.4.3 Sources of disruption in thermography ................................................................

11828.4.4 Surface temperature and air leaks .......................................................................

11828.4.4.1 Pressure conditions in a building .....................................................

12428.4.5 Measuring conditions & measuring season .........................................................

12428.4.6 Interpretation of infrared images ..........................................................................

12628.4.7 Humidity & dew point ...........................................................................................

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28.4.8 Excerpt from Technical Note ‘Assessing thermal bridging and insulation

continuity’ (UK example) ......................................................................................

12628.4.7.1 Relative & absolute humidity ............................................................

12628.4.7.2 Definition of dew point ......................................................................

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12628.4.8.1 Credits ...............................................................................................

12728.4.8.2 Introduction .......................................................................................

12728.4.8.3 Background information ...................................................................

12828.4.8.4 Quantitative appraisal of thermal anomalies ....................................

13128.4.8.5 Conditions and equipment ...............................................................

13228.4.8.6 Survey and analysis ..........................................................................

13328.4.8.7 Reporting ...........................................................................................

13529 Introduction to thermographic inspections of electrical installations ......................................

13529.1 Important note ......................................................................................................................

13529.2 General information ..............................................................................................................

13529.2.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................

13629.2.2 General equipment data .......................................................................................

13729.2.3 Inspection .............................................................................................................

13729.2.4 Classification & reporting ......................................................................................

13829.2.5 Priority ...................................................................................................................

13829.2.6 Repair ....................................................................................................................

13929.2.7 Control ..................................................................................................................

14029.3 Measurement technique for thermographic inspection of electrical installations ...............

14029.3.1 How to correctly set the equipment .....................................................................

14029.3.2 Temperature measurement ...................................................................................

14229.3.3 Comparative measurement ..................................................................................

14329.3.4 Normal operating temperature .............................................................................

14429.3.5 Classification of faults ...........................................................................................

14629.4 Reporting ..............................................................................................................................

14829.5 Different types of hot spots in electrical installations ...........................................................

14829.5.1 Reflections ............................................................................................................

14829.5.2 Solar heating .........................................................................................................

14929.5.3 Inductive heating ...................................................................................................

14929.5.4 Load variations ......................................................................................................

15029.5.5 Varying cooling conditions ...................................................................................

15129.5.6 Resistance variations ............................................................................................

15129.5.7 Overheating in one part as a result of a fault in another ......................................

15329.6 Disturbance factors at thermographic inspection of electrical installations ........................

15329.6.1 Wind ......................................................................................................................

15329.6.2 Rain and snow ......................................................................................................

15429.6.3 Distance to object .................................................................................................

15529.6.4 Object size ............................................................................................................

15729.7 Practical advice for the thermographer ................................................................................

15729.7.1 From cold to hot ...................................................................................................

15729.7.2 Rain showers ........................................................................................................

15729.7.3 Emissivity ..............................................................................................................

15829.7.4 Reflected apparent temperature ...........................................................................

15829.7.5 Object too far away ...............................................................................................

15930 About FLIR Systems .......................................................................................................................

16030.1 More than just an infrared camera .......................................................................................

16130.2 Sharing our knowledge ........................................................................................................

16130.3 Supporting our customers ...................................................................................................

16130.4 A few images from our facilities ...........................................................................................

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16331 Glossary ...........................................................................................................................................

16732 Thermographic measurement techniques ...................................................................................

16732.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................

16732.2 Emissivity ..............................................................................................................................

16832.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample .......................................................................

16832.2.1.1 Step 1: Determining reflected apparent temperature .......................

17032.2.1.2 Step 2: Determining the emissivity ...................................................

17132.3 Reflected apparent temperature ..........................................................................................

17132.4 Distance ................................................................................................................................

17132.5 Relative humidity ..................................................................................................................

17132.6 Other parameters ..................................................................................................................

17233 History of infrared technology ......................................................................................................

17634 Theory of thermography ................................................................................................................

17634.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................

17634.2 The electromagnetic spectrum ............................................................................................

17734.3 Blackbody radiation ..............................................................................................................

17834.3.1 Planck’s law ..........................................................................................................

17934.3.2 Wien’s displacement law ......................................................................................

18134.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law .........................................................................................

18234.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters .......................................................................................

18434.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials .....................................................................................

18635 The measurement formula .............................................................................................................

19236 Emissivity tables .............................................................................................................................

19236.1 References ............................................................................................................................

19236.2 Important note about the emissivity tables ..........................................................................

19336.3 Tables ....................................................................................................................................

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1 Warnings & Cautions

(Applies only to Class A digital devices.) This equipment generates, uses, and

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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 beentested andfound to complywith the limitsfor a ClassA computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. (Applies only to Class B digital devices.) This equipment has been tested and

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found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Theselimits are designedto provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and canradiate radiofrequencyenergy and, ifnot installed andused in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, whichcan be determinedby turning the equipmentoff and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

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the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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(Applies only to digital devices subject to 15.19/RSS-210.) NOTICE: This device

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complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1 this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

(Applies only to digital devices subject to 15.21.) NOTICE: Changes or modifica-

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tions made to this equipment not expressly approved by (manufacturer name) may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. (Applies onlyto digitaldevicessubject to2.1091/2.1093/OETBulletin 65.) Radiofre-

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quency radiation exposure Information: Theradiated output powerof the device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall beused in such amanner that the potentialfor human contact duringnormal operation is minimized. (Applies only to cameras with laser pointer:) Do not look directly into the laser

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beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation. Applies only to cameras with battery:

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Do not disassemble or do a modification to the battery. The battery contains

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safety and protection devices which, if they become damaged, can cause the battery to become hot, or cause an explosion or an ignition.

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CAUTION

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If there is a leak from the battery and the fluid gets into your eyes, do not rub

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your eyes.Flush well withwater and immediatelyget medical care. Thebattery fluid can cause injury to your eyes if you do not do this. Do not continue to charge the battery if it does not become charged in the

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specified charging time. If you continue to charge the battery, it can become hot and cause an explosion or ignition. Only use the correct equipment to discharge the battery. If you do not use the

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correct equipment, you can decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery. If you do not use the correct equipment, an incorrect flow of current to the battery can occur. This can cause the battery to become hot, or cause an explosion and injury to persons.

Make sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and warning labelson containersbeforeyou usea liquid: theliquids can bedangerous.

Do not point theinfrared camera (withor without the lens cover)at intensive energy sources, for example devices that emit laser radiation, or the sun. This can have an unwanted effect on the accuracy of the camera. It can also cause damage to the detector in the camera. Do not use the camera in a temperature higher than +50°C (+122°F), unless specified otherwise in the user documentation. High temperatures can cause damage to the camera. (Applies only to cameras with laser pointer:) Protect the laser pointer with the protective cap when you do not operate the laser pointer. Applies only to cameras with battery:

Do not attach the batteries directly to a car’s cigarette lighter socket, unless a

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specific adapter for connecting the batteries to a cigarette lighter socket is provided by FLIR Systems. Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery

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to each other with a metal object (such as wire). Do not get water or salt water on the battery, or permit the battery to get wet.

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Do not make holes in the battery with objects. Do not hit the battery with a

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hammer. Do not step on the battery, or apply strong impacts or shocks to it. Do not put thebatteries inor near a fire, orinto direct sunlight. When thebattery

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becomes hot, the built-in safety equipment becomes energized and can stop the battery charging process. If the battery becomes hot, damage can occur to the safety equipment and this can cause more heat, damage or ignition of the battery. Do not put the battery on a fire or increase the temperature of the battery with

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heat. Do not put the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high-temperature loca-

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tions. Do not solder directly onto the battery.

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Do not use the battery if, when you use, charge, or store the battery, there is

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an unusual smell fromthe battery,the battery feelshot, changes color, changes shape, or is in an unusual condition. Contact your sales office if one or more of these problems occurs. Only use a specified battery charger when you charge the battery.

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The temperature range through which you can charge the battery is ±0°C to

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+45°C (+32°F to +113°F), unless specified otherwise in the user documentation. If you charge the battery at temperatures out of this range, it can cause the battery to become hot or to break. It can also decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery. The temperature range through which you can dischargethe battery is −15°C

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to +50°C (+5°F to +122°F), unless specified otherwise in the user documentation. Use of the battery out of this temperature range can decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery. When the battery is worn, apply insulation to the terminals with adhesive tape

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or similar materials before you discard it. Remove any water or moisture on the battery before you install it.

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Do not apply solvents or similar liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items.

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This can cause damage. Be careful when you cleanthe infraredlens. The lens has a delicate anti-reflective

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coating. Do not clean the infrared lens too vigorously. This can damage the anti-reflective

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coating. In furnace and other high-temperature applications,you mustmount aheatshield

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on the camera. Using the camera in furnace and other high-temperature applications without a heatshield can cause damage to the camera. (Applies only to cameras with an automatic shutter that can be disabled.) Do not

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disable the automatic shutter in the camera for a prolonged time period (typically max. 30 minutes). Disabling the shutter for a longer time period may harm, or irreparably damage, the detector. The encapsulationratingis valid onlywhen all openings onthe camera are sealed

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with their designated covers, hatches, or caps. This includes, but is not limited to, compartments for data storage, batteries, and connectors.

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2 Notice to user

Typographical conventions

User-to-user forums

Calibration

Accuracy

Disposal of electronic waste

This manual uses the following typographical conventions:

Semibold is used for menu names, menu commands and labels, and buttons in

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dialog boxes. Italic is used for important information.

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Monospace is used for code samples.

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UPPER CASE is used for names on keys and buttons.

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Exchange ideas,problems, and infraredsolutions with fellowthermographers around the world in our user-to-user forums. To go to the forums, visit:

http://www.infraredtraining.com/community/boards/

(This notice only applies to cameras with measurement capabilities.) 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.

(This notice only applies to cameras with measurement capabilities.) For very accurate results, we recommend that you wait 5 minutes after you have

started the camera before measuring a temperature. For cameras where the detector is cooled by a mechanical cooler, this time period

excludes the time it takes to cool down the detector.

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As with most electronic products, this equipment must be disposed of in an environmentally friendlyway, and in accordancewith existingregulationsfor electronicwaste.

Please contact your FLIR Systems representative for more details.

Training

To read about infrared training, visit:

http://www.infraredtraining.com

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http://www.irtraining.com

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http://www.irtraining.eu

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3 Customer help

General

Submitting a question

Downloads

For customer help, visit: http://support.flir.com

To submit a question to the customer help team, you must be a registered user. It only takes a fewminutes to registeronline. If you only wantto search the knowledgebase for existing questions and answers, you do not need to be a registered user.

When you want to submit a question, makesure thatyou have the following information to hand:

The camera model

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The camera serial number

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The communication protocol, or method, between the camera and your PC (for

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example, HDMI, Ethernet, USB™, or FireWire™) Operating system on your PC

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Microsoft®Office version

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Full name, publication number, and revision number of the manual

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On the customer help site you can also download the following:

Firmware updates for your infrared camera

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Program updates for your PC software

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User documentation

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Application stories

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Technical publications

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4 Documentation updates

General

Our manuals are updated several times per year, and we also issue product-critical notifications of changes on a regular basis.

To access the latest manuals and notifications, go to the Download tab at: http://support.flir.com It only takes a few minutes to register online. In the download area you will also find

the latest releases of manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our historical and obsolete products.

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5 Important note about this manual

General

NOTE

FLIR Systems issues generic manuals that cover several cameras within a model line.

This means that this manual may contain descriptions and explanations that do not apply to your particular camera model.

FLIR Systemsreserves the rightto discontinuemodels,software, parts oraccessories, and other items, or to change specifications and/or functionality at any time without prior notice.

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6 Parts lists

6.1 Scope of delivery

Hard transport case

Contents

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Infrared camera with lens

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Battery (2 ea.)

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Battery charger

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Bluetooth headset*

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Calibration certificate

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FLIR Tools PC software CD-ROM

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HDMI-DVI cable

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HDMI-HDMI cable

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Large eyecap

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Lens caps

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Memory card with adapter

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Neck strap

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Power supply, including multi-plugs

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Printed Getting Started Guide

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Printed Important Information Guide

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Tripod adapter

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USB cable, Std A to Mini-B

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User documentation CD-ROM

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Warranty extension card or Registration card

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* Dependent on the camera model/customer configuration.

NOTE

FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accessories, and other items, or to change specifications at any time without prior notice.

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6.2 List of accessories and services

6 – Parts lists

General

Accessories and services

This section contains a list of accessories and services that you can purchase for your camera.

T197524 Lens IR f=41.3 mm (15°)

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T197914 Lens IR f=41.3 mm with case (15°)

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T197909 Lens IR f=24.6 mm (25°)

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T197922 Lens IR f=24.6 mm with case (25°)

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T197526 Lens IR f=13.1 mm (45°)

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T197915 Lens IR f=13.1 mm with case (45°)

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T910737 Memory card micro-SD with adapters

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1910423 USB cable Std A to Mini-B

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1910490 Cigarette lighter adapter kit, 12 VDC, 1.2 m/3.9 ft.

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T910816 HDMI to DVI cable 1.5 m

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T910815 HDMI to HDMI cable 1.5 m

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1124544 Neck strap

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T197771 Bluetooth headset

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T910972 EX845: Clamp meter + IR therm TRMS 1000A AC/DC

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T910973 MO297: Moisture meter, pinless with memory

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T197717 FLIR Reporter 8.5 SP2, Professional

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T197717L5 FLIR Reporter 8.5 SP2, Professional, 5 user licenses

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T197717L10 FLIR Reporter 8.5 SP2, Professional, 10 user licenses

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T197778 FLIR BuildIR 2.1

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T197778L5 FLIR BuildIR 2.1, 5 user licenses

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T197778L10 FLIR BuildIR 2.1, 10 user licenses

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1196541 FLIR QuickReport 1.2 SP2

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ITC-ADV-3021 ITC Advanced General Thermography Course - attendance, 1

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person ITC-ADV-3029ITCAdvanced General Thermography Course—groupof10 persons

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ITC-ADV-3011 ITC Advanced Building—attendance 1 person

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ITC-ADV-3019 ITC Advanced Building—group of 10 persons

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ITC-CER-5101 ITC Level 1 Thermography Course—attendance, 1 person

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ITC-CER-5109 ITC Level 1 Thermography Course—group of 10 persons

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ITC-CER-5201 ITC Level 2 Thermography Course—attendance, 1 person

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ITC-CER-5209 ITC Level 2 Thermography Course—group of 10 persons

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NOTE

FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accessories, and other items, or to change specifications at any time without prior notice.

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7 Quick Start Guide

Procedure

NOTE

Follow this procedure to get started right away:

Put a battery into the battery compartment.1

Charge the battery for 4 hours before starting the camera for the first time,

or until the green battery condition LED glows continuously.

Insert a memory card into a card slot.3

Push the button to turn on the camera. Aim the camera towards the object of interest.5

Autofocus thecamera by pushingthe Autofocus/Save button half-waydown.6

Push the Autofocus/Save buttonfullydown and holdfor more than1 second

to save an image directly.

Move the image to a computer by doing one of the following:

Remove the memory card and insert it in a card reader connected to a

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computer. Connect a computer to the camera using a USB mini-B cable.

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Move theimage from the cardorcamera, using adrag-and-dropoperation.9

You can also move the images to the computer using FLIR Tools, which comes with your camera.

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8 A note about ergonomics

General

NOTE

Figure

To prevent strain-related injuries, it is important that you hold the camera ergonomically correct. This section gives advice and examples on how to hold the camera.

Please note the following:

Always tilt the touch-screen LCD to suit your work position.

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When you hold the camera, make sure that you support the optics housing with

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your left hand too. This decreases the strain on your right hand.

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9 Camera parts

9.1 View from the right

Figure

Explanation

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This table explains the figure above:

Knob to change the dioptric correction for the viewfinder.1

Handstrap.2

Digital zoom button.3

Autofocus/Save button.4

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9.2 View from the left

Figure

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Explanation

This table explains the figure above:

Lamp for the digital camera.1

Laser pointer.2

Lamp for the digital camera.3

Infrared lens.4

Digital camera.5

Focus ring.6

Button to operate the laser pointer.7

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9.3 View from the rear

9 – Camera parts

Figure

Explanation

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This table explains the figure above:

Sensor that adjusts the touch-screen LCD intensity automatically.1

Button to switch between touch-screen LCD mode and viewfinder mode.2

Viewfinder (dependent on the camera model).3

Programmable button.4

Joystick.5

Button to display the menu system.

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Back button.

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Stylus pen7

Button to switch between different image modes:

Infrared camera.

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Digital camera.

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Thermal fusion.

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Picture-in-picture.

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Button toswitch between automaticmode, manual mode, manualminimum

mode, and manual maximum mode.

Image archive.10

Touch-screen LCD.11

Power indicator.12

On/off button.13

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9.4 View from the bottom

9 – Camera parts

Figure

Explanation

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This table explains the figure above:

Tripod mount. Requires an adapter (extra accessory).1

Latch to open the battery compartment.2

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9 – Camera parts

9.5 Battery condition LED indicator

Figure

Explanation

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This table explains the battery condition LED indicator:

ExplanationType of signal

The battery is being charged.The green LED flashes two times per

second.

The battery is fully charged.The green LED glows continuously.

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9.6 Power LED indicator

9 – Camera parts

Figure

Explanation

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This table explains the power LED indicator:

ExplanationType of signal

The camera is off.The LED is off.

The camera is on.The LED is blue.

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9 – Camera parts

9.7 Laser pointer

General

Figure

The camera has a laser pointer. When the laser pointer is on, you can see a laser dot above the target.

This figure showsthe difference in position between the laser pointer and the optical center of the infrared lens:

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WARNING

Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.

NOTE

The symbol is displayed on the screen when the laser pointer is on.

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The laser pointer may not be enabled in all markets.

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Laser warning label

Laser rules and regulations

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

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Wavelength: 635 nm. Maximum output power: 1 mW. This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pur-

suant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.

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10 Screen elements

Figure

Explanation

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This table explains the figure above:

Measurement result table.1

Measurement tools (e.g., spotmeter).2

Temperature scale.3

Setup mode.4

Video mode recording.5

Camera mode/live image mode.6

Measurement presets.7

Measurement tools.8

Color palettes.9

Measurement parameters.10

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11 Navigating the menu system

Figure

Explanation

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The figure above shows the two ways to navigate the menu system in the camera:

Using the index finger or the stylus pen to navigate the menu system (left).

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Using the joystick to navigate the menu system (right).

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12 Connecting external devices and

storage media

Figure

Explanation

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This table explains the figure above:

Memory card.1

Indicator showing that the memory card is busy. Note: Do not remove the

memory card when this indicator is glowing.

USB mini-B cable.3

HDMI cable.4

Power cable.5

USB-A cable.6

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13 Pairing Bluetooth devices

General

Procedure

NOTE

Before youcan use a Bluetoothdevicewith the camera,youneed to pairthedevices.

Follow this procedure:

Go to (Settings). Go to the Connectivity tab.2

Activate Bluetooth.

Note: You also need to activate Bluetooth connectivity on the external de-

vice.

Select Add Bluetooth device.4

Select Scan for Bluetooth device, and wait until a list of available devices

is displayed. This will take about 15 seconds.

When a Bluetooth device is found, select the device to add it. The device

is now ready to be used.

You can add several devices.

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You can remove an added device by selecting the device and and then selecting

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Remove. After adding a MeterLink device, such as the Extech MO297 or EX845, the result

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from the meter will be visible in the measurement result table. After adding a Bluetooth-enabledheadset,it isready to beused in camerapreview

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mode. It is also possible to add live snapshot values in preview mode.

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14 Configuring Wi-Fi

General

Setting up a peer-to-peer connection (most common use)

Depending on yourcamera configuration, you can connect the camera to a wireless local area network (WLAN) using Wi-Fi, or let the camera provide Wi-Fi access to another device.

You can connect the camera in two different ways:

Most common use: Setting up a peer-to-peer connection (also called ad hoc or

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P2P connection). This methodis primarily usedwith other devices,e.g., aniPhone or iPad. Less common use: Connecting the camera to a WLAN.

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Follow this procedure:

Go to (Settings) . Go to the Connectivity tab.2

Under Wi-Fi, select Connect device.3

Select Wi-Fi settings.4

Enter values for the following parameters:

SSID (the name of the network).

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Channel (the channel that the other device is broadcasting on).

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Encryption (the encryption algorithm, e.g., TKIP or AES).

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Key (the access key to the network).

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Address (the IP address for the network).

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Gateway (the gateway IP address for the network).

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Note: These parameters are set for your camera's network. They will be used by the external device to connect that device to the network.

Push the joystick to confirm the choice.6

Connecting the

Follow this procedure:

camera to a wireless local area network (less common use)

Go to (Settings) . Go to the Connectivity tab.2

Under Wi-Fi, select Connect to WLAN.3

Select Wi-Fi settings.4

Select one of the available networks.

Password-protected networks are indicated with a padlock icon, and for these you will need to enter an access key.

Push the joystick to confirm the choice.6

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NOTE

Some networksdo notbroadcasttheir existence.To connect tosuch a network,select Add manually and set all parameters manually according to that network.

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15 Handling the camera

15.1 Turning on the camera

Procedure

To turn on the camera, push and release the button.

15.2 Turning off the camera

Procedure

To turn off the camera, push and hold the button for more than 0.2 second.

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15.3 Adjusting the viewfinder’s dioptric correction

NOTE

General

Figure

This procedure only applies to cameras with a viewfinder.

The viewfinder’s dioptric correction can be adjusted for your eyesight.

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Procedure

To adjust the viewfinder’s dioptric correction, look at the displayed text or graphics on the screen, and rotate the adjustment knob clockwise or counter-clockwise for best sharpness.

Maximum dioptric correction: +2.

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Minimum dioptric correction: –2.

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15.4 Adjusting the angle of the lens

15 – Handling the camera

General

Figure

To make your working position as comfortable as possible, you can adjust the angle of the lens.

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15.5 Adjusting the infrared camera focus manually

Do not touch thelens surface whenyou adjust theinfrared camera focusmanually.

NOTE

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If this happens, clean the lens according to the instructions in section 24.2 – Infrared lens on page 68. The focus ring can be rotated infinitely, but only a certain amount of rotation is

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needed when focusing.

Figure

Procedure

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Do one of the following:

For far focus, rotatethe focusring counter-clockwise (lookingat the touch-screen

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LCD side). For near focus, rotate the focus ring clockwise (looking at the touch-screen LCD

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side).

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15.6 Autofocusing the infrared camera

15 – Handling the camera

Figure

Procedure

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To autofocus the camera, push the Autofocus/Save button half-way down.

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15.7 Operating the laser pointer

Figure

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Procedure

Follow this procedure to operate the laser pointer:

To turn on the laser pointer, push and hold the laser button.1

To turn off the laser pointer, release the laser button.2

A warning indicator is displayed on the screen when the laser pointer is turned

NOTE

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on. The position of the laser dot is indicated on the infraredimage (depending on the

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camera model).

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15.8 Using the digital zoom function

15 – Handling the camera

General

Figure

You can digitally zoom in on infrared images in preview or recall mode. This enables you to view details in an image.

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Procedure

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To zoom, push the zoom button left or right.

16 Working with images

16.1 Previewing an image

General

Procedure

NOTE

You can preview an infrared image or a digital photo before you save it to a memory card. Thisenables you toseeif the imageor photo containsthe information you want before you save it.

In preview mode, you can also manipulate the image before you save it, and add annotations.

To preview an image, briefly push and release the Autofocus/Save button.

You can change the function of the Autofocus/Save button under (Settings). The function can be set to one of the following:

Preview/Save.

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Save directly.

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Always preview.

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16.2 Saving an image

16 – Working with images

General

Image capacity

Naming convention

Procedure

NOTE

You can save an image directly, without previewing the image first.

This table gives information on the approximate number of infrared (IR) and digital camera (DC) images that can be saved on memory cards:

IR + DCIR onlyCard size

IR + DC + 30 seconds voice annotation

45060014501 GB

900120029002 GB

The naming convention for images is IR_xxxx.jpg, where xxxx is a unique counter.

To save an image directly, push and hold down the Autofocus/Save button for more than 1 second.

You can change the function of the Autofocus/Save button in the Settings menus. The function can be set to one of the following:

Preview/Save.

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Save directly.

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Always preview.

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16.3 Opening an image

General

Procedure

When yousave an image,the image isstored on amemory card. Todisplay the image again, open it from the memory card.

Follow this procedure to open an image:

Push . Push the joystick up/downor left/right to select theimage you want to view.2

Push the joystick. This will display the image at full size.3

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16.4 Adjusting an image

16 – Working with images

General

Example 1

An image can be adjusted automatically or manually. You use the button to switch between these two modes. Note that this only works in live mode and not in preview/archive mode.

This figure shows two infrared images of cable connection points. In the left image a correct analysis of the left cable is difficult to do if you only auto-adjust the image. You can analyze the left cable in more detail if you

change the temperature scale level

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change the temperature scale span.

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The image on the left has been auto-adjusted. In the right image the maximum and minimum temperaturelevels have beenchangedto temperaturelevelsnear the object. On the temperature scale to the rightof each imageyou can seehow thetemperature levels were changed.

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Example 2

This figure shows two infrared images of an isolator in a power line. In the image onthe left the cold skyand the power line structurehave been recorded

at a minimumtemperature of –26.0°C (–14.8°F).In theright image the maximum and minimum temperature levels have been changed to temperature levels near the isolator. This makes it easier to analyze the temperature variations in the isolator.

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Changing the temperature scale level

Changing the temperature scale span

NOTE

Follow this procedure to change the temperature scale level:

Push .

Use the joystick to select Manual. To change the scale level, push the joystick up/down.3

Follow this procedure to change the temperature scale span:

Push .

Use the joystick to select (Manual). To change the scale span, push the joystick left/right.3

These procedures only apply to live image mode.

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16.5 Hiding overlay graphics

General

Procedure

NOTE

Overlay graphics provide information about an image, e.g., measurement functions and parameters. You can choose to hide all overlay graphics.

Push to display the menu system.

Use the joystick to go to (Settings). Push the joystick.3

Use the joystick to go to (Preferences). Under Programmable button, select Hidegraphics.You havenow assigned

this function to the button. This is a programmable button, and you can assign other functions to it.

Other functions that can be associated with the programmable button include the following:

Hide graphics

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Invert palette

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Switch palette

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View mode

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Adjust image

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Lamp

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Zoom

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Calibrate

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Save

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Preview

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16.6 Changing the palette

16 – Working with images

General

Procedure

You can change the color palette that the camera uses to display different temperatures. A different palette can make it easier to analyze an image.

Follow this procedure to change the palette:

Push to display the menu system.

Use the joystick to go to . Push the joystick to display a submenu.3

Use the joystick to select a different palette.4

Push the joystick.5

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16.7 Deleting an image

General

Procedure

NOTE

You can delete one or more images in a folder.

Follow this procedure to delete an image:

Push . Push the joystick up/down or left/right to select the image you want to

delete.

Push the joystick to display the image.3

Push the joystick to display a menu.4

On the menu, select Delete and confirm the choice.5

Note that all images in the same group will be deleted at the same time, e.g., digital photos.

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16.8 Deleting all images

16 – Working with images

General

Procedure

You can delete all images in a folder.

Follow this procedure to delete an image:

Push . Push the joystick up/down or left/right to select any image.2

Push the joystick to display the image.3

Push the joystick to display a menu.4

On the menu, select Delete all and confirm the choice.5

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16.9 Creating a PDF report in the camera

General

Procedure

You can create a PDF report in the camera. You can then transfer the PDF report to a computer, iPhone, or iPad using the FLIR Viewer app, and send the report to a customer.

Follow this procedure to create a PDF report:

Push . Push the joystick up/down or left/right to select an image.2

Push the joystick to display the image.3

Push the joystick to display a menu.4

On the menu, select Create report.

This will display a menu where you can change the following:

Header.

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Footer.

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Logo. (The location ofthe logo shouldbe /report/logo/and the fileformat

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*.jpg.)

On the menu, select Create report.6

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17 Working with thermal fusion and

picture-in-picture image modes

What is thermal fusion?

What is picture-inpicture?

Types

Image examples

Thermal fusion is a function that lets you display part of a digital photo as an infrared image.

For example, you can set the camera to display all areas of an image that have a certain temperature in infrared, with all other areas displayed as a digital photo.

Picture-in-picture is similar to thermal fusion in that it lets you display part of a digital photo as an infrared image.

However, picture-in-picture displays an infrared imageframe on topof adigital photo.

Depending on the camera model, up to four different types are available. These are:

Above: All areas in the digital photo with a temperature above the specified tem-

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perature level are displayed in infrared. Below: All areas in the digital photo with a temperature below the specified tem-

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perature level are displayed in infrared. Interval: All areas in the digital photo with a temperature between two specified

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temperature levels are displayed in infrared. Picture-in-Picture: An infrared image frame is displayed on top of the digital

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photo.

This table explains the four different types:

ImageFusion type

Above

Below

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ImageFusion type

Interval

Picture-in-Picture

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Procedure to set up thermal fusion

Follow this procedure:

Push to display a toolbar. On the toolbar, select Thermal fusion.2

Push . To change the portion of infrared in the image, do one of the following:

Push the joystick left/rightto select , then pushthe joystick up/down

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to change the bottom temperature level.

Push the joystick left/rightto select , then pushthe joystick up/down

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to change the top temperature level.

Push the joystick left/rightto select , then pushthe joystick up/down

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to change the top and bottom temperature level at the same time, and left/right to change the temperature span.

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Procedure to set up picture-in-picture

Follow this procedure:

Push to display a toolbar. On the toolbar, select Picture-in-Picture

This will display an infrared image frame on top of a digital photo.

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18 Working with measurement tools

18.1 Laying out measurement tools: spots, areas, etc.

General

Procedure

To measurea temperature, youuse one ormore measurement tools,e.g., a spotmeter or a box.

Follow this procedure to lay out a measurement tool:

Push to display the menu system.

Use the joystick to go to . Push the joystick to display a submenu.3

Use the joystick to go to a measurement tool.4

Push the joystick. This will display the measurement tool on the screen.5

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18.2 Laying out measurement tool: isotherms

General

Procedure

The isotherm command applies a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature above, below, or between one or more set temperature levels.

Using isotherms is a good methodto easily discover anomalies in an infraredimage.

Follow this procedure to lay out an isotherm:

Push to display the menu system.

Use the joystick to go to . Push the joystick to display a submenu.3

Use the joystick to go to . Push the joystick. This will display a submenu.5

In the submenu, select one of the following:

Above. Thiswill apply a contrasting colorto all pixelswith a temperature

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above one or more set temperature levels. Below. This will applya contrastingcolor to all pixels witha temperature

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below one or more set temperature levels. Interval. This will applya contrasting color to allpixels with a temperature

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between two or more set temperature levels. Humidity. This will apply a contrasting color to all pixels with a tempera-

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ture below a threshold calculated by humidity parameters. Insulation. This will apply a contrasting color to all pixels with a temper-

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ature below a threshold calculated by insulation parameters.

This will display a flag in thetemperature scale.To changethe temperature level, tap and drag the flag up or down. See the image below.

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18.3 Moving or resizing a measurement tool

General

NOTE

Procedure

You can move and resize a measurement tool.

This procedure assumes that you have previously laid out a measurement tool

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on the screen. You can also move and resize the measurement tool using the stylus pen.

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Follow this procedure to move or resize a measurement tool:

Push to display the menu system.

Use the joystick to go to (Tools). Push the joystick to display a submenu.3

Use the joystick to go to (Adjust tools). Push the joystick and select the measurement tool that you want to move

or resize.

Use the joystick to move or resize the measurement tool.6

Optional step:

Push the joystick to display a context menu.

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18.4 Creating and setting up a difference calculation

General

NOTE

Procedure

A difference calculation gives the difference between the values of two known measurement results.

This procedure assumesthat you have previously laid out at least two measurement tools on the screen.

Follow this procedure to create and set up a difference calculation:

Push to display the menu system.

Use the joystick to go to (Tools). Push the joystick to display a submenu.3

Use the joystick to select (Add difference). Push the joystick. This will display a dialog box where you can select the

measurement tools that you want to use in the difference calculation.

Push the joystick. The result of the difference calculation is now displayed

in the result table.

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18.5 Changing object parameters

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General

Types of parameters

Recommended values

For accurate measurements, you must set the object parameters.

The camera can use these object parameters:

Emissivity, i.e., how much radiation an object emits, compared with the radiation

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of a theoretical reference object of the same temperature (called a “blackbody”). The opposite of emissivity is reflectivity. The emissivity determines how much of the radiation originates from the object as opposed to being reflected by it. Reflected apparent temperature, which is used when compensating for the radi-

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ation from the surroundings reflected by the objectinto thecamera. This property of the object is called reflectivity. Object distance, i.e., the distance between the camera and the object of interest.

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Atmospheric temperature, i.e., the temperature of the air between the camera

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and the object of interest. Relative humidity, i.e., the relative humidity of the air between the camera and

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the object of interest. External IR window compensation, i.e., the temperature ofany protective windows,

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etc., that are setup betweenthe camera and the objectof interest.If no protective window or protective shield is used, this value is irrelevant and should be left inactive.

If you are unsure about the values, the following are recommended:

Atmospheric temperature +20°C (+69°F)

0.95Emissivity

1.0 m (3.3 ft.)Object distance

+20°C (+69°F)Reflected apparent temperature

50%Relative humidity

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Procedure

NOTE

19.1 Typical moisture measurement and documentation procedure

General

Procedure

The followingprocedure can form the basisfor other proceduresusing Extech meters and infrared cameras.

Follow this procedure:

Use the infrared camera to identify any potential damp areas behind walls

and ceilings.

Use the moisture meter to measure the moisture levels at various suspect

locations that may have been found.

When a spot of particular interest is located, store the moisture reading in

the moisture meter’s memory and identify the measurement spot with a handprint or other thermal identifying marker.

Recall the reading from the meter memory. The moisture meter will now

continuously transmit this reading to the infrared camera.

Use the camera to take a thermal image of the area with the identifying

marker. The stored data from the moisture meter will also be saved on the image.

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20 Working with isotherms

20.1 Building isotherms

General

About the Humidity isotherm

About the Insulation isotherm

Procedure

The camera features isotherm types that are specific to the building trade. You can make the camera trigger the following types of isotherms:

Humidity: Triggers when a measurement tool detects a surfacewhere therelative

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humidity exceeds a preset value. Insulation: Triggers when there is an insulation deficiency in a wall.

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To detect areas where the relative humidity is less than 100% you can use the Humidity isotherm, where you can set the relative humidity above which the isotherm

will colorize the image.

The Insulation isotherm can detect areas wherethere may bean insulation deficiency in the building. It will trigger when the insulation level falls below a preset value of the energy leakage through a wall.

Different building codes recommend different values, but typical values for the insulation level are 0.6–0.8 for new buildings. Refer to your national building code for recommendations.

Follow this procedure to set up an isotherm:

Push to display the menu system.

Use the joystick to go to . Push the joystick to display a submenu.3

Use the joystick to go to . Push the joystick. This will display a submenu.5

In the submenu, select Humidity or Insulation. This will display a dialog

box where you can set the necessary parameters.

Push the joystick.

The setup is now complete, and an isotherm will be displayed when the parameters are met.

NOTE

For this isotherm to be meaningful, the parameters must be set with some care.

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21 Annotating images

General

This section describes how to save additional information in an infrared image by using annotations.

Using annotations makes reporting and post-processing more efficient by providing essential informationabout the image,e.g., conditions,photos,and informationabout where an image is taken.

You can set the camera to automatically add an annotation to your images.

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21.1 Taking a digital photo

General

NOTE

Procedure

When you save an infrared image you can also take a digital photo of the object of interest. This digital photo will automatically be grouped together with the infrared image, which will simplify post-processing and reporting.

This procedure assumes that you have not set the camera to automatically add a digital photo.

Follow this procedure to take a digital photo:

To preview an infrared image, briefly push and release the Autofocus/Save

button.

Use the joystick to select . Push the joystick to display a submenu.3

Use the joystick to select Digital camera photo.4

Push the Autofocus/Save button to take the digital photo. The digital photo will now be added to to what is called an “group,” and

will be grouped together with the infrared image in the image archive, and also when moving files from the camera to reporting software on the computer.

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21.2 Creating a voice annotation

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General

Procedure

A voice annotation is an audio recording that is stored in an infrared image file. The voice annotation is recorded using a Bluetooth headset. The recording can be

played back in the camera, and in image analysis and reporting software from FLIR Systems.

Follow this procedure to create a voice annotation:

To preview an image, push and release the Autofocus/Save button fully

down.

Use the navigation pad to select . Do one or more of the following, and push the joystick to confirm each

choice. Some buttons have more than one function.

To start a recording, select .

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To pause/resume a recording, select .

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To stop a recording, select .

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To listen to a recording, select .

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To pause a voice annotation that you are listening to, select .

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To go to the beginning of a recording, select .

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To delete arecording, movethe joystick left/right or up/down and select

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To save a recording, select Save.

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21.3 Creating a text annotation

General

NOTE

Procedure

A text annotation is grouped with an image file. Using this feature, you can annotate images. This text can be revised later.

This feature is very efficient when saving information on an image when you are inspecting a large number of similar objects. Using text annotations avoids filling out forms or inspection protocols manually.

This procedure assumes that you have not set the camera to automatically add a text annotation.

Follow this procedure to create a text annotation:

To preview an image, push the Autofocus/Save button fully down and re-

lease it.

Use the joystick to select . Push the joystick to display a dialog box.3

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In this dialog box you can do one of the following:

Use an existing text annotation template, or create a new template.

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Create new fields.

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Enter new text values for the fields.

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The text annotation will now be added to to what is called a group, and will be grouped together with the infrared image in the image archive,and also when moving files from the camera to reporting software on the computer.

(Step 5–8 describes how to add values to existing labels.)

Use the navigation pad to select a label in the list, e.g., Location or Object.

Push the joystick to display a dialog box.6

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In this dialog, do one of the following:

Select one of the predefined descrptions, e.g., engine or vent.

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Click Keyboard and type in a new description.

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Click OK.8

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21.4 Adding a sketch

General

NOTE

Procedure

A sketch is freehand drawing that you create in a sketch work area separate from the infrared image using a stylus pen or your index finger. You can use the sketch feature to create a simple drawing, write down comments, add dimensions, etc.

This procedure assumes that you have not set the camera to automatically add a sketch.

Follow this procedure to add a sketch:

To preview an image, push the Autofocus/Save button fully down and re-

lease it.

Use the joystick to select . Push the joystick to display a submenu.3

Use the joystick to select Sketch.4

Push the joystick to display a sketchboard.

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On this sketchboard you can:

Draw a sketch, using the stylus pen.

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Change the color of the lines.

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Erase lines and start again.

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Erase the entire sketch.

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The sketchwillnow be addedtowhat is called agroup, and will begrouped together withthe infraredimagein theimage archive, andalso when moving files from the camera to reporting software on the computer.

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22 Recording video clips

General

Procedure

You can record non-radiometric infrared or visual video clips. In this mode, the camera can be regarded as an ordinary digital video camera.

The video clips can be played back in Microsoft Windows Media Player, but it will not be possible to retrieve radiometric information from the video clips.

Follow this procedure to record infrared or visual non-radiometric video clips:

Push to display the menu system.

Use the joystick to go to . Do the following:

To start a recording,briefly push and release theAutofocus/Save button.

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To stop a recording,briefly push andrelease the Autofocus/Savebutton.

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When you have stopped the recording, a toolbar will be presented where

you can do one or more of the following:

Save the recording.

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Cancel the recording.

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Play back the recording.

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Add a text annotation.

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Add a sketch.

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23 Changing settings

General

Procedure

You can change a variety of settings for the camera:

Camera settings, e.g., the display intensity, power management, touch-screen

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calibration, and default settings. Preferences, e.g., settings for annotations and overlay.

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Connectivity, e.g., settings for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

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Regional settings, e.g., the language, date and time, date and time format, and

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temperature and distance units.

This area also contains uneditable camera information, e.g., the serial number, firmware version, and battery level.

Follow this procedure to change settings:

Push to display the menu system.

Use the joystick to go to (Settings) . Push the joystick. This will display a dialog box.3

Do the following:

Move the joystick up/downor left/right togo between tabs and up/down

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on tabs. Push the joystick to edit the currently selected setting.

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Push the joystick to confirm choices.

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24 Cleaning the camera

24.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items

Liquids

Equipment

Procedure

CAUTION

Use one of these liquids:

Warm water

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A weak detergent solution

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A soft cloth

Follow this procedure:

Soak the cloth in the liquid.1

Twist the cloth to remove excess liquid.2

Clean the part with the cloth.3

Do not apply solvents or similar liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items. This can cause damage.

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24.2 Infrared lens

Liquids

Equipment

Procedure

WARNING

CAUTION

Use one of these liquids:

96% isopropyl alcohol.

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A commercial lens cleaning liquid with more than 30% isopropyl alcohol.

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Cotton wool

Follow this procedure:

Soak the cotton wool in the liquid.1

Twist the cotton wool to remove excess liquid.2

Clean the lens one time only and discard the cotton wool.3

Make sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and warning labels on containers before you use a liquid: the liquids can be dangerous.

Be careful when you cleanthe infraredlens. The lens has a delicate anti-reflective

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coating. Do not clean the infrared lens too vigorously. This can damage the anti-reflective

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coating.

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24.3 Infrared detector

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General

NOTE

CAUTION

Procedure

Even small amounts of dust on the infrared detector can result in major blemishes in the image. To remove any dust from the detector, follow the procedure below.

This section only appliesto cameras whereremoving the lensexposes the infrared

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detector. In somecases thedustcannot be removedby following thisprocedure: the infrared

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detector mustbe cleanedmechanically. Thismechanical cleaning mustbe carried out by an authorized service partner.

In Step2 below,do not usepressurized air frompneumatic air circuits ina workshop, etc., as this air usually contains oil mist to lubricate pneumatic tools.

Follow this procedure:

Remove the lens from the camera.1

Use pressurized air from a compressed air canister to blow off the dust.2

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Figure

NOTE

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Use a clean, drycloth to removeany water ormoisture on the battery beforeyou install it.

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26.12 Battery (2)

Figure

NOTE

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Use a clean, drycloth to removeany water ormoisture on the battery beforeyou install it.

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26.13 Battery charger (1)

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Figure

NOTE

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Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any water or moisture on the battery before you put it in the battery charger.

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26.14 Battery charger (2)

Figure

NOTE

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Use a clean, dry cloth to remove any water or moisture on the battery before you put it in the battery charger.

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26.15 Battery charger (3)

Depending on the typeof socket andthe environment in which thesocket is installed, oxides may occur on the socket's contact surfaces. These oxides can lead to locally increased resistance when the socket is loaded, which can be seen in an infrared image as local temperature increase.

A socket’s construction may differ dramatically from one manufacturer to another. For this reason, different faults in a socket can lead to the same typical appearance in an infrared image.

Local temperature increase can also result from improper contact between a wire and socket, or from difference in load.

The image below shows a series of fuses where one fuse has a raised temperature on the contact surfaces against the fuse holder. Because of the fuse holder’s blank metal, the temperature increase is not visible there, while it is visible on the fuse’s ceramic material.

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FLIR Systems FLIRT55901 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of contents

1 Warnings & Cautions

2 Notice to user

3 Customer help

4 Documentation updates

5 Important note about this manual

6 Parts lists

6.1 Scope of delivery

6.2 List of accessories and services

7 Quick Start Guide

8 A note about ergonomics

9 Camera parts

9.1 View from the right

9.2 View from the left

9.3 View from the rear

9.4 View from the bottom

9.5 Battery condition LED indicator

9.6 Power LED indicator

9.7 Laser pointer

10 Screen elements

11 Navigating the menu system

13 Pairing Bluetooth devices

14 Configuring Wi-Fi

15 Handling the camera

15.1 Turning on the camera

15.2 Turning off the camera

15.3 Adjusting the viewfinder’s dioptric correction

15.4 Adjusting the angle of the lens

15.5 Adjusting the infrared camera focus manually

15.6 Autofocusing the infrared camera

15.7 Operating the laser pointer

15.8 Using the digital zoom function

16 Working with images

16.1 Previewing an image

16.2 Saving an image

16.3 Opening an image

16.4 Adjusting an image

16.5 Hiding overlay graphics

16.6 Changing the palette

16.7 Deleting an image

16.8 Deleting all images

16.9 Creating a PDF report in the camera

18 Working with measurement tools

18.1 Laying out measurement tools: spots, areas, etc.

18.2 Laying out measurement tool: isotherms

18.3 Moving or resizing a measurement tool

18.4 Creating and setting up a difference calculation

18.5 Changing object parameters

19.1 Typical moisture measurement and documentation procedure

20 Working with isotherms

20.1 Building isotherms

21 Annotating images

21.1 Taking a digital photo

21.2 Creating a voice annotation

21.3 Creating a text annotation

21.4 Adding a sketch

22 Recording video clips

23 Changing settings

24 Cleaning the camera

24.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items

24.2 Infrared lens

24.3 Infrared detector

25 Technical data

26 Dimensional drawings

26.1 Camera dimensions, front view (1)

26.2 Camera dimensions, front view (2)

26.3 Camera dimensions, side view (1)

26.4 Camera dimensions, side view (2)

26.5 Camera dimensions, 41.3 mm/15° lens, side view

26.6 Camera dimensions, 24.6 mm/25° lens, side view

26.7 Camera dimensions, 13.1 mm/45° lens, side view

26.8 Infrared lens (41.3 mm/15°)

26.9 Infrared lens (24.6 mm/25°)

26.10 Infrared lens (13.1 mm/45°)

26.11 Battery (1)

26.12 Battery (2)