Fluke Ti50, Ti45, Ti55, Ti40 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Chapter Title Page

1 Introduction .............................................................................. 1-1

Introduction .......................................................................................... 1-1

Contacting Fluke................................................................................... 1-2

Safety Information................................................................................ 1-2

Standard Accessories............................................................................ 1-4

Charge and Insert Battery ..................................................................... 1-6

Power Camera On................................................................................. 1-7

Insert Memory Card.............................................................................. 1-8

Focus..................................................................................................... 1-9

Set Temperature Level and Span .......................................................... 1-10

Set IR Fusion Blend Level - Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 with Fusion................... 1-10

Capturing an Image............................................................................... 1-11

SmartView Software for Your PC ........................................................ 1-13

2 Camera Overview ..................................................................... 2-1

Introduction .......................................................................................... 2-1

Camera Parts......................................................................................... 2-2

Camera Display Screen......................................................................... 2-6

Programming Function Buttons............................................................ 2-10

Using Display Screen Menus................................................................ 2-12

Inserting and Removing Memory Card................................................. 2-13

3 Basic Operation........................................................................ 3-1

Acquiring and Reviewing Images......................................................... 3-1

Scan Target ....................................................................................... 3-1

Pause/Save Image ............................................................................. 3-1

View Saved Image............................................................................ 3-2

Delete Saved Image .......................................................................... 3-2

Electronic Zoom ................................................................................... 3-3

Saved Image Information...................................................................... 3-4

4 Analyzing and Enhancing Images .......................................... 4-1

Setting Emissivity and Background Temperature................................. 4-1

Fixed Image Function ....................................................................... 4-2

Changing Color Palettes ....................................................................... 4-3

Setting Temperature Level and Span.................................................... 4-3

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Manual Level and Span.................................................................... 4-3

Automatic Level and Span ............................................................... 4-4

Arbitrary Fixed Temperature Level and Span.................................. 4-5

Using Palette Saturation Colors............................................................ 4-6

Creating an Isotherm Temperature Band.............................................. 4-8

Using Display Screen Temperature Markers........................................ 4-9

Annotations .......................................................................................... 4-11

Adding Annotations to Saved Images .............................................. 4-11

Creating Annotations Lists in SmartView........................................ 4-14

5 Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) .................................... 5-1

Enabling/Disabling Visible Light Camera Module .............................. 5-1

Using Image Alignment ....................................................................... 5-2

Focusing ............................................................................................... 5-2

Adjusting IR-VL Fusion Blend Level .................................................. 5-2

Using Full Screen or Picture-in-Picture View...................................... 5-3

Adjusting Brightness and Color Controls............................................. 5-4

Using Torch Control............................................................................. 5-5

Using Visible Light Flash..................................................................... 5-5

Recording Visible Light Images........................................................... 5-6

Using Laser Pointer.............................................................................. 5-7

Using Thumbnail Browser ................................................................... 5-7

Using Color Alarms ............................................................................. 5-7

Using Menu to Adjust Color Alarm Ranges..................................... 5-8

Using Palette Bar to Adjust Color Alarm Ranges ............................ 5-10

6 Camera Setup........................................................................... 6-1

Adjusting Display Screen Brightness ................................................... 6-1

Hiding Display Screen Task Bar.......................................................... 6-2

Hiding Display Screen Color Palette.................................................... 6-2

Setting Temperature Units.................................................................... 6-3

Setting Temperature Calibration Range ............................................... 6-3

Changing Lens Selection...................................................................... 6-4

Setting Date and Time.......................................................................... 6-4

Saving and Reloading Camera Settings................................................ 6-6

Naming Image Files ............................................................................. 6-7

Changing Image File Name Prefix....................................................... 6-7

Resetting Image File Name Sequence Number .................................... 6-8

Selecting Video Output Options........................................................... 6-9

7 Advanced Operation................................................................ 7-1

Enhancing the Image............................................................................ 7-1

Using Auto Capture.............................................................................. 7-2

Using User-Defined Display Screen Temperature Markers ................. 7-4

Using Internal Recalibration................................................................. 7-7

8 Camera Care............................................................................. 8-1

Cleaning the IR Lens, VLCM, Display Screen, and Body ................... 8-1

Using Other Lenses .............................................................................. 8-2

Viewing Camera and Battery Information............................................ 8-2

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Charging the Batteries .......................................................................... 8-3

Recalibrating the Batteries.................................................................... 8-4

Conserving Battery Power.................................................................... 8-5

Appendices

A Glossary........................................................................................ A-1

B Troubleshooting............................................................................ B-1

C Emissivity Values ......................................................................... C-1

D Camera Specifications and Dimensions ........................................ D-1

E Resources and References............................................................. E-1

F Camera Default Settings ............................................................... F-1

Index

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List of Tables

Table Title Page

1-1. Standard Accessories ..................................................... 1-6

2-1. Camera Parts--Descriptions............................................ 2-4

2-2. Display Screen--Descriptions......................................... 2-8

2-3. Programmable Functions................................................ 2-10

4-1. Standard Saturation Colors............................................. 4-7

8-1. Remaining Battery Charge Indicators ............................ 8-3

8-2. Battery Charging Status ................................................. 8-4

B-1. Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................... B-1

C-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials ...................... C-1

D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40........................... D-1

D-2. Camera Specifications, Ti50 and Ti55 Models .............. D-7

F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models ........................ F-1

F-2. Default Settings, Ti55 and Ti50 Models ........................ F-7

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List of Figures

Figure Title Page

1-1. Standard Accessories ..................................................... 1-5

1-2. Inserting the Battery....................................................... 1-7

1-3. Turning the Power On and Off....................................... 1-8

1-4. Inserting a Memory Card ............................................... 1-9

1-5. Focusing the Camera...................................................... 1-9

1-6. Setting the Level and Span............................................. 1-10

1-7. Setting the Fusion Blend Level ...................................... 1-11

1-8. Capturing an Image ........................................................ 1-12

2-1. Camera Back View ........................................................ 2-3

2-2. Camera Front and Top View.......................................... 2-3

2-3. Camera Bottom View..................................................... 2-3

2-3. Camera Bottom View..................................................... 2-3

2-4. Camera Display Screen--Example 1 .............................. 2-6

2-5. Camera Display Screen--Example 2 .............................. 2-7

2-6. Camera Display Screen--Example 3 .............................. 2-7

2-7. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card....................... 2-13

B-1. Serial/Part Number and Laser Certifiction Location...... B-4

D-1. Camera Dimensions ....................................................... D-13

D-2. Camera Dimensions - Height and Width ....................... D-13

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the IR FlexCam® portable infrared camera (hereafter,
“Camera”). This award-winning Camera offers some of the most advanced yet
most intuitive, fully-radiometric solutions available. The visible light camera
module (VLCM) and IR Fusion functions (on select models only) make it
easier than ever to manage and analyze images captured with this system and
improve reporting abilities. The unique control image and IR Fusion
technology enables you to combine visible light images—like a normal digital
camera—and infrared images together to create a single image with greatly
enhanced detail. This is especially helpful in low contrast scenes where the
temperature differential is minimal and the infrared image appears to be all one
color.

The IR FlexCam is available in 4 models. The Ti40 and Ti45 cameras uses a
detector with 160 x 120 resolution. The Ti50 and Ti55 cameras use a detector
with 320 x 240 resolution. Refer to Appendix D for specific features available
on your camera.

Your Camera is powerful and easy to use in a wide range of applications
including:

Predictive Maintenance

• Electrical Systems—Identify circuit overloads before they happen.

• Mechanical Systems—Reduce downtime and prevent failures.

• Utilities—Monitor substations, transmission lines, etc. efficiently and

accurately.

Building Science

• Roofing—Detect and isolate water saturation quickly and efficiently.

• Building Envelope—Perform commercial and residential infrared energy

audits.

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• Moisture Detection—Get to the source of moisture and mold growth.

• Restoration—Evaluate remediation work to make sure area is completely

dry.

Research and Development

• Visualize and quantify generated heat patterns to improve products and the

processes used to create them.

Process Monitoring

• Monitor and observe temperatures of processes in real-time.

To quickly take advantage of the many functions your Camera offers, we
recommend that you carefully read this manual. It is designed to familiarize
you with the most important aspects of your camera and guide
you in using the features of this system. This manual provides instruction on
how to capture high quality images; however, thermography is a sophisticated
field often requiring special training that is not covered in this manual. If you
would like information on thermography training, contact Fluke Corporation .

Safety Information

Use your Camera only as specified in this manual.
A WWarning identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause

bodily harm or death.

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Safety Information

A WCaution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the camera
or cause permanent loss of data.

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WCaution

• To avoid damaging your Camera, treat it with care as you

would any type of precision equipment.

• Your infrared camera is a precision instrument that uses a

sensitive infrared (IR) detector. Pointing your camera
towards highly-intense energy sources—including devices
that emit laser radiation and reflections from these
devices—may adversely affect camera accuracy and may
harm or permanently damage your camera’s IR detector.

• Your camera was calibrated prior to shipping. We

recommend that you have your camera checked for proper
calibration every two years. Some ISO 9000 programs
require more frequent checks for certification. Contact
Fluke for details.

• Your camera requires three minutes to warm up before

accurate measurements are available.

*WWarning

• Your camera contains a Class 2 laser pointer. See diagram

in Appendix B for laser aperture location.

• To avoid eye damage, do not point laser directly at eye or

indirectly off reflective surfaces.

• Use of controls or adjustments or performance or

procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous laser radiation exposure.

• Do not use camera in a manner not specified in this

manual or the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.

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/ Note

This camera contains a lithium battery.

Do not mix with the solid waste stream. Spent batteries should be
disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler.

Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling
information.

Standard Accessories

If any of the standard accessories shown in Figure 1-1 and described in Table
1-1 are missing or damaged, contact a Fluke customer service representative.

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10

5

7

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6

8

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9

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Table 1-1. Standard Accessories

Number Description

A Portable Infrared Camera with Lens Cap

B Camera Carrying Case

C LCD Cleaning Cloth

D AC adapters (2)

E Auxiliary AC Power Supply (Ti45 and Ti55 only)

F AC Patch Cord

G Neck Strap

H Video Cable

I AC Power Supply

J Battery Charger

K Compact Flash Memory Card with PCMCIA Adapter

L Two Rechargeable Batteries

M Compact Flash Memory Card Reader with USB Adapter

N Getting Started Guide

O SmartView Software CD with complete users manuals

P Compact Flash Software CD

Charge and Insert Battery

Charge the batteries for 3 hours before use. Use only the rechargeable batteries
supplied. A battery is fully charged when the green LED light on the charger
remains solid.

Insert the charged battery into the slot on the bottom of the camera as shown in
Figure 1-2.

Note

You may use the auxiliary AC power supply to connect the camera to
a working AC outlet until at least one of the batteries is charged.

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Power Camera On

1

Figure 1-2. Inserting the Battery

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Power Camera On

With a charged battery inserted, or AC power supply connected, press D as
shown in Figure 1-3. D lights up green, and the start-up screen appears after
approximately 10 seconds.

Note

After powering on your camera, the camera requires a boot up and
warm up period of approximately 30 seconds in order to maintain a
crisp, clear, real-time image. Three minutes after powering on the
camera, the temperature measurement accuracy will be within the
specification requirements.

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On/Off

F2

F3

Figure 1-3. Turning the Power On and Off

Insert Memory Card

1. Pull cover up and rotate as shown in Figure 1-4.

2. Insert the Compact Flash memory card into the slot with the card’s

connection end pointed at the camera and the label with MB size facing
the back of the camera.

3. Look for the “Compact Flash Card inserted” message on the camera

display screen.

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4. Close the cover.

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Focus

Figure 1-4. Inserting a Memory Card

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Focus

Remove the lens cap, point the lens at the target, and manually rotate the lens
with your finger, as shown in Figure 1-5, until the image is in focus.

Figure 1-5. Focusing the Camera

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Set Temperature Level and Span

1. Press G as shown in Figure 1-6 to automatically set the camera’s

temperature level and span.

2. Press G again as needed to properly scale the image.

Level & Span

Figure 1-6. Setting the Level and Span

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Set IR Fusion Blend Level - Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 with Fusion

1. Press and hold G until the IR Fusion blend level control box appears on

the display screen.

2. While continuing to press G, use the MOUSE controller shown in

Figure 1-7 to slide the IR Fusion blend level bar in the control box to the
desired setting.

3. Tap the TRIGGER button to retain settings.

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Capturing an Image

Mouse Controller

F2

F2

F3

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Level & Span

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Figure 1-7. Setting the Fusion Blend Level

Capturing an Image

1. Tap the TRIGGER button once (shown in Figure 1-8) to pause the

live image.

2. Review the image and camera settings.

3. Press and hold the TRIGGER button for 2 seconds to capture (save) the

image. The image file name appears in the upper left-hand corner of the
display screen indicating the image is saved on the memory card.

Note

The memory card must be inserted into the camera to save and store
images.

4. Tap the TRIGGER button to return to scan target mode.

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Figure 1-8. Capturing an Image

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SmartView Software for Your PC

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SmartView Software for Your PC

Your system includes a CD containing SmartView™ software that you install
on your personal computer. SmartView, together with your Camera, enables
you to:

• Transfer thermographic images to a computer and efficiently manage them

• Optimize and analyze your infrared and visible light control images

• Create and print detailed, professional reports containing important

image data

SmartView image analysis software is compatible with any personal computer
running Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. This software is provided on the
SmartView CD-ROM disk included with your camera.

To install SmartView software on your computer:

1. Start your computer and close any open applications.

2. Insert the CD-ROM disk containing the SmartView software in the

CD-ROM drive.
After a moment, the installation program should start automatically. If the
installation program does not start automatically, use Windows explorer to
locate the file named “setup.exe” on the CD-ROM disk. Start the
installation by double clicking the “setup.exe” file.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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Chapter 2

Camera Overview

Introduction

Your Camera is a compact, lightweight system that offers a generous five-inch
display module you can position for optimal viewing. You can also rotate the
lens module to easily capture target images on ceilings, hidden above high
objects, under low obstacles, or in other hard-to-reach places. In addition, you
can position the camera for comfortable desktop image analysis and can mount
the system on a standard tripod to continuously monitor a single location.
Although your Camera
functions, it is easy to operate using buttons, mouse-controlled menu options,
or a combination of both.

The visible light camera module (VLCM), available on select Camera systems,
adds a 1.3 mega pixel visible light sensor that improves your ability to identify
and analyze thermal anomalies and to provide visible light control images for
your reports.

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Camera Parts

Camera features and controls are shown in Figures 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3 and
described in Table 2-1.

1 2

3

4

5

6

7

F1

F2

F3

8

9 10 11 12

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Figure 2-1. Camera Back View

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1615

21

2

20

1

17 18

Figure 2-2. Camera Front and Top View

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Figure 2-3. Camera Bottom View

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Table 2-1. Camera Parts--Descriptions

Mouse controller—Used to control the pointer position in images and

A

text menus.
E button—Performs mouse click, or “enter” function, for

B

the pointer.
F button—Used to access display screen menus. Note: Tap F once

C

and a popup menu appears.
A Programmable function button—Can be programmed to perform

D

different menu functions, see Programming Function Buttons later in this
Chapter.

B Programmable function button—Can be programmed to perform

E

different menu functions, see Programming Function Buttons later in this
Chapter.

C Programmable function button—Can be programmed to perform

F

different menu functions, see Programming Function Buttons later in this
Chapter.

D button—Used to power camera on and off and to place the camera

G

in a low-power standby mode to conserve battery power.
Solid green = power is on; Blinking green = standby mode enabled.

Auxiliary power port—Connection port for AC to DC power adapter.

H

Reset—Hidden switch to reset camera. Can be accessed with a paper

I

clip. See, Appendix B—Troubleshooting.
Battery latch—Used to remove battery.

J

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen—Sunlight-readable color display

K

for viewing images and accessing camera menu functions.
G LEVEL & SPAN button—Used to rescale the color palette to the

L

maximum and minimum temperatures in current image and to adjust IR
Fusion level.

Infrared lens—Infrared Germanium lens with manual focus.

M

Torch/Flash—When enabled, the torch illuminates darker work areas.
When enabled, the flash lights the target object during image capture for

N

better-quality visible light images. The torch and flash can be enabled at
the same time.

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Table 2-1. Camera Parts--Descriptions (cont.)

O Visible light lens—Captures visible light control images.

P Laser—Used to point out the object you are aiming the camera towards.

Trigger button—Used to pause and/or save an image frame. Also used

Q

to accept a setting change (i.e., OK click), close a menu page, and to
return to scan target mode.

Video port—RCA video jack used to connect camera to a TV or video

R

monitor.

CompactFlash memory card slot—Ejection button and slot for

S

CompactFlash memory card.

T Hand strap—Adjustable strap for added stability when capturing images.

U Neck strap mount—Pins for attaching neck and/or shoulder strap.

Tripod mount—Standard 1/4-20 threaded hole for mounting camera on

V

tripod.

W Battery—Fluke 7-volt lithium-ion battery for primary power.

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Camera Display Screen

Display screen features and controls are shown in Figures 2-4, 2-5, and 2-6 and
described in Table 2-2.

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Figure 2-4. Camera Display Screen--Example 1

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