Fluke TiX580 Operating Manual
TiX500, TiX520, TiX560, TiX580
Expert Series Thermal Imagers
Users Manual
February 2015, Rev. 1, 11/16
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction........................................................................................ 1
How to Contact Fluke ........................................................................ 1
Safety Information.............................................................................. 2
Product Familiarization ...................................................................... 6
Features ........................................................................................ 6
Controls......................................................................................... 7
Touch Screen................................................................................ 10
Control Panel................................................................................. 11
Basic Operation ................................................................................. 11
Turn On and Off the Imager .......................................................... 11
Focus............................................................................................. 12
Capture Image............................................................................... 12
Save Image ................................................................................... 12
Menus................................................................................................ 13
Measurement Menu ...................................................................... 14
Level/Span ................................................................................ 16
Emissivity Adjustment............................................................... 17
Spot Markers............................................................................. 18
Spot Box.................................................................................... 18
Image Menu .................................................................................. 20
Image Enhancement................................................................. 23
Distance .................................................................................... 25
Camera Menu................................................................................ 26
LaserSharp Auto Focus System ............................................... 28
Video......................................................................................... 29
Wireless Connectivity................................................................ 30
Fluke Connect Wireless System ................................................... 32
Fluke Connect App.................................................................... 32
Fluke Connect Tools ................................................................. 32
Memory Menu ............................................................................... 33
Review Image ........................................................................... 34
Edit Image................................................................................. 34
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Delete Image............................................................................. 36
Settings Menu ............................................................................... 37
File Format................................................................................ 38
Date .......................................................................................... 39
Time.......................................................................................... 39
SmartView Software.......................................................................... 39
Download SmartView Software..................................................... 40
Download Firmware ...................................................................... 40
Enable the Radio........................................................................... 40
Streaming Video (Remote Display) ................................................... 41
Stream Live to a PC...................................................................... 41
Stream Live with Fluke Connect Software .................................... 42
Stream Live to an HDMI Device.................................................... 42
Remote Control of Imager ................................................................. 43
Accessories ....................................................................................... 44
Optional Lenses ............................................................................ 45
Neck Strap..................................................................................... 46
Maintenance...................................................................................... 46
Clean the Product.......................................................................... 47
Battery Care.................................................................................. 47
Charge Batteries ........................................................................... 48
Two-Bay Battery Charger Base ................................................ 48
AC Power Socket on Imager..................................................... 48
Optional 12 V Vehicle Charger ................................................. 49
Radio Frequency Data....................................................................... 49
General Specifications....................................................................... 49
Detailed Specifications ...................................................................... 51
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Introduction
The Fluke TiX500, TiX520, TiX560, and TiX580 Expert Series Thermal Imagers (the Product
or Imager) are handheld, infrared imaging cameras for use in many applications. These
applications include equipment troubleshooting, preventive and predictive maintenance,
building diagnostics, and research and development.
The Imager displays thermal images on a high-visibility, industrial-quality LCD touch screen.
The Imager can save images to internal memory, to a removable memory card, or to a USB
storage device. Saved images and data stored in internal memory or on the memory card can
be transferred to a PC through a direct USB connection to the PC or by wireless transfer to a
PC or mobile device.
The Imager includes SmartView software. SmartView is a high-performance, professional
software suite for quality analysis and reporting. The Imager works with the Fluke Connect
app available on mobile devices.
A rugged, rechargeable lithium-ion smart battery provides power to the Imager. Direct AC
power is accessible with the included AC power adapter.
How to Contact Fluke
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:
• USA: 1-800-760-4523
• Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
• Europe: +31 402-675-200
• Japan: +81-3-6714-3114
• Singapore: +65-6799-5566
• Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500
Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com.
To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com or www.fluke.com/productinfo.
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To request a printed manual, vist www.fluke.com/productinfo.
Safety Information
A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. A
Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the
equipment under test.
Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury and
for safe operation of the Product:
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Read all safety information before you use the Product.
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Carefully read all instructions.
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Do not alter the Product and use only as specified, or the
protection supplied by the Product can be compromised.
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Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to
prevent incorrect measurements.
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Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
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Do not use the Product if it is altered or damaged.
•
Disable the Product if it is damaged.
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See emissivity information for actual temperatures. Reflective
objects result in lower than actual temperature measurements.
These objects pose a burn hazard.
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Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat or fire. Do not
put in sunlight.
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Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and battery packs.
•
Remove batteries to prevent battery leakage and damage to the
Product if it is not used for an extended period.
•
Connect the battery charger to the mains power outlet before the
charger.
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Use only Fluke approved power adapters to charge the battery.
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Keep cells and battery packs clean and dry. Clean dirty
connectors with a dry, clean cloth.
•
Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns or
explode. If exposure to chemicals occurs, clean with water and
get medical aid.
•
Do not disassemble the battery.
•
Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks.
•
Use only the external mains power supply included with the
Product.
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Do not put metal objects into connectors.
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Use only specified replacement parts.
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Have an approved technician repair the Product.
•
Remove the batteries if the Product is not used for an extended
period of time, or if stored in temperatures above 50 °C. If the
batteries are not removed, battery leakage can damage the
Product.
Safety Information
•
Disconnect the battery charger and move the Product or battery
to a cool, non-flammable location if the rechargeable battery
becomes hot (>50 °C) during the charge period.
•
Replace the rechargeable battery after 5 years of moderate use or
2 years of heavy use. Moderate use is defined as recharged twice
a week. Heavy use is defined as discharged to cutoff and
recharged daily.
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Do not short the battery terminals together.
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Do not keep cells or batteries in a container where the terminals
can be shorted.
•
Do not look into the laser. Do not point the laser directly at
persons or animals or indirectly off reflective surfaces.
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Do not look directly into the laser with optical tools (for example,
binoculars, telescopes, microscopes). Optical tools can focus the
laser and be dangerous to the eye.
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Do not open the Product. The laser beam is dangerous to eyes.
Have the Product repaired only through an approved technical
site.
•
Do not use laser viewing glasses as laser protection glasses.
Laser viewing glasses are used only for better visibility of the
laser in bright light.
Additional laser warning information is on the inside of the Product swivel. See Figure 1.
RAYONNEMENT LASER NE PAS REGARDER
DANS LE FAISCEAU APPAREIL LASER DE
LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
COMPLIES WITH IEC/EN 60825-1:2007
CLASSE 2
21 CFR 1040.10,1040.11
675nm
Figure 1. Laser Warning
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice
No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
Caution
Storage and/or continual operation of the Imager in extreme
ambient temperature conditions can result in temporary
interruption of operation. If this occurs, let the Imager stabilize
(cool down or warm up) before you resume operation.
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Table 1 is a list of symbols that can be used on the Imager or in this manual.
Table 1. Symbols
Symbol Description
Safety Information
Consult user documentation.
WARNING. RISK OF DANGER.
WARNING. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. Risk of electric shock.
WARNING. LASER RADIATION. Risk of eye damage.
Connected to ac power. Battery removed.
Battery status. Battery charging when animated.
On/Off
Conforms to European Union directives.
Certified by CSA Group to North American safety standards.
Conforms to relevant Australian Safety and EMC standards.
Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC standards.
Japan Quality Association
This Product contains a lithium-ion battery. Do not mix with the solid waste stream.
Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous
materials handler per local regulations. Contact your authorized Fluke Service
Center for recycling information.
This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirements. The affixed
label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in
domestic household waste. Product Category: With reference to the equipment
types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9
"Monitoring and Control Instrumentation" product. Do not dispose of this product
as unsorted municipal waste.
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Product Familiarization
Features
Table 2 lists the features of the Imager.
Feature TiX500 TiX520 TiX560 TiX580
Focus/Image Enhancement
Table 2. Features
Advanced manual focus
LaserSharp
Auto Focus System
Filter mode
MultiSharp Focus
SuperResolution
Digital Zoom
2X
4X
8X
IR-Fusion
Technology
Visible
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
Full screen IR Autoblend (Preset
percent
Autoblend (Con
age selection)
tinuously variable allows
for 100 % visible mode)
Image annotations
IR-PhotoNotes
Audio (Voice)
Tex t
Wireless connectivity
WiFi
Bluetooth
Fluke Connect
HDMI connectivity
SmartView
software
Stream video (remote display)
Remote operation of Imager
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Table 3 shows the connections of the Imager.
Table 3. Connections
Expert Series Thermal Imagers
Product Familiarization
Item Description Item Description
Lithium-ion Smart Battery Anchor for Neck Strap
Smart Battery Port 2-Bay Battery Charging Base
Micro SD Memory Card Slot
Tripod Mount
AC Power Supply with Universal
Adapte
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Table 4 shows the front of the Product.
Table 4. Front
Item Description Item Description
Infrared Camera Lens Hand Strap Anchor
Manual Focus Control AC Adapter/Charger Input Terminal
Laser Pointer/Distance Finder USB Cable Connection
Visual Light Camera Lens USB Storage Device Connection
Laser Distance Finder Button HDMI Connection
Image Capture Button LED Torch/Flashlight
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Table 5 shows the back of the Product.
Table 5. Back
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Item Description Item Description
Product Familiarization
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LCD Touch Screen (display) Control Panel
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Touch Screen
The touch screen is a shortcut to the most used settings. To change parameters or select
functions and options, touch a target on the display.
The touch screen has a backlight for work in dimly lit spaces. Table 6 shows the location of
each touch target. When not in a menu, double tap on the display to capture an image.
Table 6. Touch Targets
Item Description Item Description
Opens the Temperature Unit menu Opens the Measurement menu
Toggles Manual/Auto Level and
Sp
an
Opens the Palette menu Opens the Time menu
Opens the Date menu
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Control Panel
The control panel is used to change parameters or select functions and options. Table 7 lists
the functions of the buttons on the Control Panel.
Table 7. Control Panel
Button Description
Within a submenu, push to save the change and go back to the live view.
Within a submenu, push to cancel the change and go back to the live view
Push to turn On/Off.
Push to open the primary menu.
Within a submenu, push to save the change and go back to the previous menu.
Push to move the cursor and select an option.
In live Manual Mode, push to adjust Level and Span.
Push to open the IR-Fusion Menu
Push to toggle between Manual/Auto Level and Span.
Push to open the Internal Image Memory
Push to turn on the LED Torch/Flashlight
Push to Zoom In/Zoom Out
Push to open the Fluke Connect Menu
Push to automatically rescale the level and span for objects in the thermal field of
view. Use to operate the Imager in a semi-automatic mode if manual fine adjustment
of level and span is not necessary.
Basic Operation
Turn On and Off the Imager
Before you use the Imager for the first time, charge the battery for a minimum of two and onehalf hours. See Charge Batteries.
To turn on or turn off the Imager, push and hold for 2 seconds.
To maximize the life of the battery, use the Power Save and Auto Off features. See Table 14
for more information about how to set these features.
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Note
All thermal imagers need sufficient warm-up time for accurate temperature
measurements and best image quality. Warm-up time can vary by model and
environmental conditions. Although most imagers are fully warmed up in
3 minutes to 5 minutes, wait a minimum of 10 minutes if the most accurate
temperature measurement is important to your application. When you move an
Imager between environments with large differences in ambient temperature,
allow for additional adjustment time.
Focus
Correct focus makes sure that the infrared energy is correctly directed onto the pixels of the
detector. Without correct focus, the thermal image can be blurry and the radiometric data may
be inaccurate. Out-of-focus infrared images are frequently unusable or of little value.
To focus with the advanced manual focus system, rotate the Manual Focus Control until the
inspection object is in proper focus. Use the advanced manual focus system as an override to
the LaserSharp Auto Focus System. See LaserSharp Auto Focus System.
Capture Image
To capture an image:
1. Focus on a target.
2. Push and release the Image Capture button or double tap on the display to capture and
freeze the image.
The image is in the memory buffer for you to save or edit the image. To edit an image, see
Edit Image.
Depending on the selected file format settings, the Imager shows the captured image and a
menu bar. The menu bar shows the available options.
Note
MultiSharp Focus captures and freezes images differently. See MultiSharp
Focus.
Save Image
To save an image as a data file:
1. Capture an image.
The image is in the memory buffer for you to save or edit the image.
2. Push to save the image as a file and go back to the live view.
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Menus
Menus
Use the menus to change and view settings.
To change settings:
1. Push / to select an option.
2. Push to set the option.
The primary, secondary, and option menus close 10 seconds after the last push of a function
button. The option selection menu stays open until you make the selection, go up a menu
level, or cancel the action.
Table 8 lists the secondary menus.
Table 8. Primary Menu
Secondary Menu Description
Measurement
Image
Camera Set options for secondary camera features.
Memory Select to review and delete captured images and videos.
Fluke Connect
Settings Change user preferences and to view information about the Imager.
Set the calculation and display of radiometric temperat
data related to the thermal images.
Set features used to show infrared images on the display and in some
save
d image and video files.
Select to pair the Imager to the Fluke Connect app on a mobile device or to
o
ther Fluke Connect tools.
Note
Th
e Fluke Connect system is not available in all countries.
ure measurement
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Measurement Menu
Table 9 lists the options in the Measurement menu.
Table 9. Measurement Menu
Option Menu Option Description
Range <options>
Auto
Set Level/Span
Line Temp <options> Turns on/off the Line Temp.
Emissivity
Background <options>
Manual
Set Level/Span
Adjust Number
Select Table
Select the temperature range from one of the preset
measurement ranges or to a fully automatic range.
Sets the Level/Span to adjust automatically or manually.
With Level/Span set to Manual, changes the Level/Span.
See
Level/Span.
Sets a custom emissivity value when a value from the
standard emissivity table is not appropriate for the
measurement. See
Select an emissivity value from a list of common materials.
Emissivity Adjustment.
See
Changes the background temperature to compensate for
reflected background temperature.
Very hot objects or very cold objects can affect the
apparent temperature and measurement accuracy of the
target, especially when surface emissivity is low. Adjust
the reflected background temperature to improve the
accuracy of the measurement.
If Display is set to Display All, the background
temperature shows as BG = xx.x on the
display.
Emissivity Adjustment.
Note
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