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.
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Remove batteries to prevent battery leakage and damage to the
Product if it is not used for an extended period.
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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.
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Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns or
explode. If exposure to chemicals occurs, clean with water and
get medical aid.
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Do not disassemble the battery.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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Basic Operation
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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Table 9. Measurement Menu (cont.)
Option Menu Option Description
Changes the transmission percentage of the infrared-
window).
Transmission <options>
transparent window (IR
When you do infrared inspections through IR windows, not
all of the infrared energy emitted from the target is
transmitted through the optical material in the window. If
you know the transmission percentage of the window,
adjust the transmission percentage in the Imager or in
SmartView software to improve the accuracy of the
measurement.
If Display is set to Display All, the
transmission correction shows as t = xxx% on
the display.
Menus
Note
Spot Temp
Spot Markers
Spot Box
Hot
Cold
All Off Turns off fixed-temperature spot markers.
<options>
On
Off
Set Size
Set Position
Select to view and turn on/off either the hot or cold spot
indicator on the display.
The Spot Temperatures are floating HI and LO
temperature indicators that move on the display as the
temperature measurements of the image fluctuate.
Select the number of fixed-temperature spot markers to
use to highlight a region before you take an image. See
Spot Markers.
Turns on/off a temperature measurement zone (box) that
centers on a target.
With Spot Box set to On, changes the size of the Spot
Box. See
With Spot Box set to On, changes the position of the Spot
Box. See
Spot Box.
Spot Box.
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Level/Span
Level and Span are values within the total range of temperature set in Range. Level is the
temperature level to view within the total range of temperatures. Span is the span of
temperatures to view within the total range of temperatures. See Table 10.
Table 10. Level and Span Settings
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Item Description
Level
Span
Total Imager range
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In automatic Level/Span mode, the Imager sets Level/Span based on the temperatures set in
Range.
When the Range of the Imager is set to one the preset measurement ranges and Level/Span
is set to Manual, the level setting moves the thermal span up or down within the total
temperature range.
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Menus
To change the Level/Span:
1. Select Measurement > Level/Span > Manual.
2. Select Set Level/Span.
3. Push:
•
to decrease the temperature span.
•
to increase the temperature span.
• to move the span to a higher temperature level.
• to move the span to a lower temperature level.
The scale along the right side of the display shows the thermal span increasing or decreasing
in size and shows the span as it moves to different levels within the total range. See Table 10.
See Detailed Specifications for more information about the minimum span.
Note
The Imager always powers up in the same Level/Span mode, Auto or Manual, as
when the Imager was powered down.
Emissivity Adjustment
All objects radiate infrared energy. The actual surface temperature and emissivity of the target
affects the quantity of energy radiated. The Imager senses the infrared energy from the
surface of the target and uses the data to calculate an estimated temperature value. Many
common materials such as wood, water, skin, cloth, and painted surfaces, including metal,
radiate energy well and have a high emissivity factor of ≥90 % (or 0.90). The Imager measures
temperatures accurately on targets with a high emissivity.
Shiny surfaces or unpainted metals do not radiate energy well and have a low emissivity factor
of <0.60. For the Imager to calculate a more accurate estimate of the actual temperature of
targets with a low emissivity, adjust the emissivity setting.
Warning
To prevent personal injury, see emissivity information for actual
temperatures. Reflective objects result in lower than actual
temperature measurements. These objects pose a burn hazard.
Set emissivity as a direct value or from a list of emissivity values for some common materials.
If the emissivity value is <0.60, a caution shows on the display.
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Note
Surfaces with an emissivity of <0.60 make it difficult to determine reliable and
consistent actual temperatures. The lower the emissivity is the greater the
potential of error is when the Imager calculates the temperature measurement
because more of the energy reaching the camera is specified as background
temperature. This is also true even when adjustments to the emissivity and
reflected background adjustments are performed properly.
Spot Markers
Use fixed-temperature spot markers to highlight a region on the display before you save an
image.
To set a marker:
1. Select Measurement > Markers.
2. Select an option.
3. Push to set the marker option and go to the Move Marker display.
The Move Marker icon shows on the display and the labels on the function buttons change
to Done, Next, and Cancel.
To change the marker position on the display:
1. Push
2. Push to select the next marker.
3. Repeat for the rest of the markers.
4. Push when done.
to move the marker location on the image.
Spot Box
Use the Spot Box feature to adjust a temperature measurement zone (box) to center on the
target. This zone expands and contracts to different levels within the infrared image. The zone
shows an approximate maximum (MAX), average (AVG), and minimum (MIN) temperature
measurement in that area.
Note
When using the Spot Box, the level and span of the Imager adjusts to the thermal
scene within the Spot Box.
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To set the size of the Spot Box when Spot Box is set to On:
1. Select Measurement > Spot Box > Set Size.
2. Push:
• to decrease the vertical size of the Spot Box.
• to increase the vertical size of the Spot Box.
•
to decrease the horizontal size of the Spot Box.
•
to increase the horizontal size of the Spot Box.
When you are satisfied with the size of the Spot Box, push to set the change and exit
the menus or push to set the change and go back to the previous menu.
To set the position of the Spot Box when Spot Box is set to On:
1. Select Measurement > Spot Box > Set Position.
Menus
2. Push
3. When you are satisfied with the position of the Spot Box, push to set the change and
exit the menus or push to set the change and go back to the previous menu.
to move the Spot Box location on the image.
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Image Menu
Table 11 lists the options in the Image menu.
Table 11. Image Menu
Option Menu Option Description
Select Standard or Ultra-Contrast palette.
Standard
Ultra Contrast
Palette
Set Palette Changes the palette color.
The Standard Palettes offer an equal, linear presentation of
colors that allow for best presentation of detail.
The Ultra Contrast Palettes offer a weighted presentation of
colors. Ultra Contrast palettes work best in situations with
high thermal contrast for extra color contrast between the
high temperatures and low temperatures.
See Detailed Specifications.
Saturation
Colors
IR-Fusion <options>
Turns on/off Saturation Colors.
If Saturation Colors is on, you can set the saturation colors
to use.
Select to set the IR-Fusion mode. See Detailed
Specifications for modes available based on the model of
the Imager.
The Imager automatically captures a visible image with
every infrared image to show where a potential problem
might be.
Note
The visible image and infrared image can be
customized or separated in SmartView and
Fluke Connect Software when you use the .is2
or .is3 file format. See File Format.
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Table 11. Image Menu (cont.)
Option Menu Option Description
Turns on/off the high-temperature color alarm. The high-
High Alarm OFF
Low Alarm OFF
temperature color alarm shows a full visible image and only
shows infrared information on objects or areas that are
above the set apparent temperature level.
Turns on/off the low-temperature (or dew point) color alarm.
The low-temperature color alarm shows a full visible image
and only shows infrared information on objects or areas that
are below the set apparent temperature level.
Menus
Color Alarm
Set High Alarm
Set Low Alarm
Outside
Inside
Sets the high apparent temperature level. Requires the
High Alarm to be on.
Sets the low apparent temperature level. Requires the Low
Alarm to be on.
Note
The Imager does not sense ambient or surface
dew point level automatically. To use the lowtemperature color alarm function as a dew point
color alarm, determine and input the surface
dew point temperature. The colors presented
can help identify areas of concern with possible
dew point condensation.
Shows color isotherms, or infrared information, outside of a
set of both high and low limits. Requires High Alarm and
Low Alarm to be on and temperature levels for both alarms
to be set.
Shows color isotherms, or infrared information, inside of a
set of both high and low limits. Requires High Alarm and
Low Alarm to be on and temperature levels for both alarms
to be set.
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Table 11. Image Menu (cont.)
Option Menu Option Description
Sets which graphics to view on the display.
Display <options>
Image
Enhancement
Logo
Distance
<options>
On
Off
Custom
On
Off
<options> Sets units to feet or meters. See Distance.
Note
Features that have On/Off controls must be
turned on and turned off with those controls.
Sets the advanced image enhancement features of the
Imager. See
Turns on/off the Fluke logo on the display.
With SmartView software, upload a custom logo to the
Imager from your PC through the USB connection.
Turns on/off the distance units on the display. See Distance.
Image Enhancement.
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Image Enhancement
Use the Image Enhancement menu to activate the advanced features of the Imager. Activate
either MultiSharp Focus or SuperResolution individually. Use Filter Mode with either
MultiSharp Focus or SuperResolution. Table 12 lists the options in the Image Enhancement
menu.
Table 12. Image Enhancement Menu
Option Description
Combine values from successive frames within a small range of
Filter Mode
temperatu
as 30 mK.
res to reduce pixel noise or thermal sensitivity (NETD) to as low
Off
MultiSharp Focus
MultiSharp Focus (In
PC Only)
SuperResolution
SuperResolution (In
PC Only)
Turn off MultiSharp Focus mode or SuperResolution mode and not affect
Filter mode.
MultiSharp Focus captures several images focused on multiple targets
t are positioned at different distances from the Imager and creates one
tha
image that focuses on the multiple targets at the same time.
In MultiSharp Focus mode, you can process the image in the camera or in
Sma
rtView software.
In MultiSharp Focus (In PC only) mode, the image is not processed on the
Imager so yo
software to view the image on your PC. Set the file format to .is2 for
MultiSharp Focus (In PC only) mode to work.
SuperResolution uses a sensor to capture micro movements to create an
image
resolution available based on the model of the Imager.
In SuperResolution mode, the Imager captures the data and processes
t
he image.
In SuperResolution (in PC only) mode, the image is not processed on the
Imager so yo
software to view the image on your PC.
with double the resolution. See Detailed Specifications the
u cannot view the image on the Imager. Use SmartView
u cannot view the image on the Imager. Use SmartView
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MultiSharp Focus
MultiSharp Focus captures several images focused on multiple targets that are positioned at
different distances from the Imager and creates one image that focuses on the multiple targets
at the same time.
Note
The minimum focus distance with MultiSharp Focus and a standard lens is 15 cm
(6 inches). For optimum performance, position the camera ≥23 cm (9 inches)
from the closest target. MultiSharp Focus also works with all compatible lenses.
To use:
1. Point the Imager at the target.
2. Capture an image. Hold the Imager still while it captures the images.
Saving… shows on the display for ∼2 seconds for a 60 Hz model or 5 seconds for a 9 Hz
model.
3. When Saving… no longer shows on the display, you can move the Imager. If necessary,
use a tripod to stabilize the Imager while the images save.
• In MultiSharp Focus mode, the Imager collects the images in the Imager and shows the
focused image on the display in ∼8 seconds for a 60 Hz model or ∼15 seconds for a
9 Hz model.
Confirm the image on the display is what you need. If possible, process the images on the
Imager.
• In MultiSharp Focus (In PC only) mode, the Imager collects the images in a single file
and shows the image on the display as it appears before you capture the image
(∼2 seconds for a 60 Hz model or ∼5 seconds for a 9 Hz model).
In MultiSharp Focus (In PC only) Mode, you cannot view the focused image on the Imager.
If possible, download, process, and view the image(s) on your computer while you are at
the job site. To view the focused image, open the image with SmartView software.
Note
Some targets have abnormal thermal characteristics that can cause the
MultiSharp Focus algorithm to fail. If MultiSharp Focus mode does not capture a
clear image, use LaserSharp Auto Focus or Advanced manual focus.
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SuperResolution
SuperResolution uses a sensor to capture micro movements to create an image with double
the resolution. See Detailed Specifications for the resolution available based on the model of
the Imager.
To use:
1. Capture an image.
2. Hold the Imager still for ∼1 second.
• In SuperResolution mode, the Imager captures the data and processes the image. The
image shows on the display of the Imager in ∼18 seconds.
• In SuperResolution (in PC only) mode, the image is not processed on the Imager so you
cannot view the image on the Imager. Use SmartView software to view the image on
your PC.
Distance
Use the Laser Pointer/Distance Finder to measure the distance, up to 30 meters, from the
Imager to a target. You can choose to show the distance on the display in feet or meters. The
distance is saved as part of the image.
Warning
To prevent eye damage and personal injury:
•
Do not look into the laser. Do not point the laser directly at
persons or animals or indirectly off reflective surfaces.
•
Do not open the Product. The laser beam is dangerous to eyes.
Have the Product repaired only through an approved technical
site.
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To use the distance measurement feature:
1. Turn on the distance feature and set the units to show on the display.
2. Point the Imager at the target.
3. Push the Laser Distance Finder button.
shows at the top of the display.
4. Position the red laser dot on the target.
5. Release the Laser Distance Finder button.
The distance measurement shows on the bottom of the display. The measurement shows
as “- - - -” when the Imager cannot take a measurement. If this is the case, use a tripod or
steady the Imager and retake the measurement. If there is excessive laser movement, an
error message shows on the display due to an out of range distance.
Camera Menu
Table 13 lists the options in the Camera menu
Table 13. Camera Menu
Option Menu Option Description
LaserSharp
On
Autofocus
Off
Backlight <options> Select to set the brightness level of the display.
Torch -- Turns on/off the built in flashlight.
Video/Audio
Video
Video ONLY Select to record video only.
Record Video Select to start recording a video. See Video.
Turns on LaserSharp Autofocus to automatically focus on a
target. See
Turns off LaserSharp Autofocus to use the Advanced manual
focus. See
Select to record video and audio.
LaserSharp Auto Focus System.
LaserSharp Auto Focus System.
Note
A Bluetooth headset is required and the radio must
be enabled for voice (audio) recording. This feature
may not be available in all regions.
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Table 13. Camera Menu (cont.)
Option Menu Option Description
Menus
Auto Capture
Start Capture
Interval
Image Count
Manual
Trigger
Temp Trigger
Set Temp
Trigger
Use Auto Capture settings to capture and save an infrared
image, or series of images, automatically.
Sets the number of hours, minutes, or seconds between image
captures.
Note
The minimum interval available can be affected by
the file type and visible light camera settings. Some
combinations create larger file sizes that take longer
to capture and save and create a higher minimum
interval compared to others.
Sets a number of images to capture. Or, select Maximum
Memory to capture and save images until the chosen storage
memory is full or the battery runs out of power.
Select to automatically capture images when Start Capture is
selected.
Select to capture images when a value is above or below a set
temperature limit when Start Capture is selected.
With Temp Trigger selected, set the temperature and conditions
to trigger the auto capture of images.
Wireless
Bluetooth
WiFi Hotspot
WiFi Network
Uses Bluetooth technology to connect the Imager to a device
such as a wireless headset. See
Uses the Imager to create a wireless Hotspot when no WiFi
network exists. See
Connects the Imager to a WiFi network so you can sign into your
Fluke Connect account on the Imager. See
Connectivity.
Wireless Connectivity.
Wireless Connectivity.
Wireless
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LaserSharp Auto Focus System
The Laser Pointer/Distance Finder on the Imager is both a sighting aid and a part of the
LaserSharp Auto Focus System.
Warning
To prevent eye damage and personal injury, do not look into the
laser. Do not point laser directly at persons or animals or
indirectly off reflective surfaces.
To use the LaserSharp Auto Focus System:
1. Select Camera > LaserSharp Auto Focus > On.
2. Point the Imager at the target.
3. Push and hold the Laser Distance Finder button.
shows at the top of the display.
4. Position the red laser dot on the target.
5. Release the Laser Distance Finder button.
The auto focus system automatically focuses on the object.
Note
The laser pointer is aligned parallel to the infrared lens. In AutoBlend Mode, the
laser pointer dot is positioned just above the center point marker on the display. It
can be easier to use your eyes to locate the visible laser pointer on the target not
on the display.
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Video
The video controls include stop, rewind, fast forward, and pause/play functions. The thermal
scene and complexity of the recorded data affects the amount of time available to record a
video.
Note
A Bluetooth headset is required and the radio must be enabled to record audio
files. This feature may not be available in all regions.
The video capture format is set in the Settings menu. For more information, see File Format.
Record Video
To record:
1. Select Camera > Video.
2. Select Video/Audio or Video ONLY.
3. Touch Record Video to set up the Imager to record a video.
p shows in the upper left corner of the display.
4. Push and release the Image Capture button to start recording.
r shows in the upper left corner of the display. The elapsed time shows at the bottom of
the display.
5. Push and release the Image Capture button to stop recording.
6. Push to end the recording session.
7. Push to save the video file.
Playback Video
To playback:
1. Open the Memory menu.
2. Select a file to playback. All video files show the k icon in the upper right corner of the
thumbnail.
3. Push to set a file for playback.
4. Push to start the playback. During playback, push or for fast forward and rewind.
Push to continue normal playback.
5. Push to exit the playback mode.
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Wireless Connectivity
The Imager has several wireless connectivity options. Before the first use of the wireless
feature, enable the radio. See Enable the Radio.
Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to connect the Imager to a device such as a wireless headset. When Bluetooth
is on, shows in the upper left corner of the display.
To use Bluetooth:
1. Select Camera > Wireless > Bluetooth > On.
2. Push Select to scan for available Bluetooth devices within the range of the camera.
3. Select a device.
4. Push to connect to or disconnect from the device.
5. If you are prompted, enter a password.
WiFi Hotspot
Use the Imager to create a wireless Hotspot when no WiFi network exists. You can use the
Hotspot to download saved pictures or stream live images from the Imager to a PC with
SmartView software or to a mobile device with the Fluke Connect app. See Stream Live to a
PC and Fluke Connect Wireless System for more information. When WiFi Hotspot is on,
shows in the upper left corner of the display.
Note
WiFi is for indoor use only in Kuwait, Chile, and United Arab Emirates.
To create a Hotspot, select Camera > Wireless > WiFi Hotspot > On.
To change the settings:
1. Select Camera > Wireless > WiFi Hotspot > Off.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select an option:
• Name (SSID) to change the SSID
• Password to turn the password on/off or to change the password
• Channel to change the channel
4. Push to open a keyboard on the display.
5. Use the keyboard to enter the information for the option.
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6. Push to go back.
7. Push to use the Imager.
WiFi Network
Use the WiFi Network setting to connect the Imager to a WiFi network and to sign into your
Fluke Connect account on the Imager. When WiFi Network is on, shows in the upper left
corner of the display.
To turn on the WiFi Network feature:
1. Select Camera > Wireless > WiFi Network > On.
2. Push Select to scan for available networks within range of the Imager.
3. Select a network.
4. Push to connect to or disconnect from a network.
5. If you are prompted, enter a password.
Sign In
When the Imager is connected to a WiFi network, you can sign into your Fluke Connect
account on the Imager and use Fluke Connect Instant Upload. When you use Fluke Connect
Instant Upload, the images you take with the Imager automatically upload to your Fluke
Connect account in the Fluke Cloud. You can view the images saved in the Fluke Cloud on the
Fluke Connect app or the Fluke Connect website without the mobile device and Imager
connected to each other.
Note
The Instant Upload feature may not work on all networks or with all devices due
to the security profiles on different networks.
To sign in to your Fluke Connect account:
1. Select Camera > Wireless > Sign In to open a keyboard on the display.
2. Use the keyboard to enter your user name.
3. Push .
4. Use the keyboard to enter your password.
5. Push .
shows on the display.
To sign out:
1. Select Camera > Wireless > Sign Out.
2. Push .
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Fluke Connect Wireless System
The Imager supports the Fluke Connect Wireless System. The Fluke Connect system
wirelessly connects your Fluke test tools with an app on a mobile device. It shows images from
the Imager on your mobile device.
Note
The Fluke Connect system is not available in all countries.
Fluke Connect App
The Fluke Connect app works with Apple and Android products. The app is available for
download from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
How to use the Fluke Connect app with the Imager:
1. On the Imager, select Fluke Connect > Pair to Fluke Connect Mobile App > On.
2. On the mobile device:
a. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
b. Select the Wi-Fi network that begins with Fluke...
3. On the Fluke Connect app, select Thermal Imager from the list.
You can now take images on the Imager, and they will stream live from the Imager to your
mobile device. Live streaming may not be available on all devices. The pictures you take with
the Imager are saved on your mobile device and on the Imager.
Note
To save images to the Fluke Connect app, set the file format to .is2 (see File
Format) and the image storage to internal memory (see Table 14). Images stored
on the SD card or USB storage device may not transfer to the Fluke Connect
app.
4. On the Imager, capture an image.
The image is now in the buffer.
5. Push to save the image and view the image on the phone app.
Go to www.flukeconnect.com for more information about how to use the app.
Fluke Connect Tools
Use the Imager to wirelessly connect to Fluke-Connect-supported tools to:
• View the live measurement of each tool.
• Capture the measurement of each tool in .is2 and .is3 images.
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To discover a Fluke Connect-supported tool:
1. Turn on each wireless tool and make sure the wireless feature is enabled. See the
documentation of each tool for more information about how to use the tool.
2. Turn on the Imager.
3. Select Menu > Fluke Connect > Pair to Fluke Connect Tools.
4. Push to set selection.
The Fluke Connect button on the wireless tool starts to flash. The Imager starts to scan and
presents a list with the ID and name of available tools found within 20 m without
obstructions (open air) or within 6.5 m with obstructions (sheetrock wall). You can expect a
short delay before the scan is complete.
5. Select the tool name.
6. Push or touch Select to select the tool.
7. Repeat to select each tool.
8. Select Done.
Menus
The labels change to include an Edit function. By default, the Imager shows and saves the
data for the selected tools.
To edit the selection:
1. On the Imager, select the tool name.
2. Push or touch the Edit target. The Edit menu shows the option to show the
measurement data and save it with the image to the memory location selected in the
Settings menu.
The display on the Imager updates to show the wireless icon and the live measurement for
each selected wireless tool.
Memory Menu
Use the Memory menu to review or delete captured images and videos. When additional
information has been saved with the file, an icon shows with the preview file. The icons are:
IR-PhotoNotes photos
Audio
k Video
Tex t
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Review Image
To review an image:
1. Open the Memory menu.
2. Select the preview image of the file for review.
3. Push to review the file.
Edit Image
Before or after you save a file, you can use the Imager to edit or modify the image.
Note
A Bluetooth headset is required and the radio must be enabled to record audio
files. This feature may not be available in all regions.
IR-PhotoNotes System
Use the IR-PhotoNotes photo annotation system to capture visible images of various objects,
text, or other information that is related to the analysis and reporting of an infrared image. A
visible image is a clear digital photo and does not use infrared technology. Examples of
possible annotations include motor name plates, printed information or warning signs, larger
views of the environment or room, and related equipment or objects. IR-PhotoNotes images
are only available in the .is2 file format and are stored in the file so you do not need to collate
multiple files at a later time.
To add photos using the IR-PhotoNotes annotation system:
1. With an infrared image in the buffer, push to open the Edit Image menu.
2. Select IR-PhotoNotes.
3. Push to enter the Picture mode.
4. Capture an image.
5. Capture additional images as required. See Detailed Specifications for the maximum
number of images that can be stored with IR-PhotoNotes.
6. Push to save the pictures with the image.
To view an IR-PhotoNote annotation in memory:
1. Open the Memory menu.
2. Select a file to view. All files with IR-PhotoNotes annotations show with the preview
file.
3. Push to view the photo annotations.
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Audio
Audio (voice) annotation is only available in the .is2 file format. The audio is stored with the
image so you do not need to collate multiple files later.
Note
A Bluetooth headset is required and the radio must be enabled to record audio
files. This feature may not be available in all regions.
To add, playback, or edit an audio file:
1. With an image in the buffer, push to open the Edit Image menu.
2. Select Add Audio.
3. Do the corresponding procedure below for the desired action.
Action Procedure
Add audio file
Playback audio file
Edit audio file
1. Push to record u
2. The display updates to show the recorded time.
3. Push to p
4. Push to
5. Push to review th
the image.
The audio file replays through the Bluetooth speaker.
1. Push to liste
2. Push again to p
3. Push twice to
1. Open the Memory menu.
2. Select a file to view. All files with audio annotations show with
preview file.
3. Push to
The Imager displays Edit or Delete.
4. Select Ed
5. Push to liste
ause the recorder.
stop the recorder.
open the Edit menu to review the file.
it.
p to 60 seconds of audio.
e audio file, or push to save the audio with
n to the file.
ause the file.
exit.
n to the file
the
6. Push again to p
7. Push to ap
replace the audio file.
8. Do the steps to add an audio file.
ause the file
pend audio to the end of the file, or push to
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Text Notes
Text annotation is only available in the .is2 file format. Text notes are stored with the image so
you do not need to collate multiple files later.
To add a text annotation:
1. With an image in the buffer, push to open the Edit Image menu.
2. Select Add Text.
3. Push to open a keyboard on the display.
4. Use the keyboard to input a message.
5. Push to save the message.
6. Push when done.
7. Push to save the message with the image.
To view a text annotation in memory:
1. Open the Memory menu.
2. Select a file to view. All files with text annotations show with the preview file.
3. Push to open the Notes menu.
4. Push to view the text annotation.
Delete Image
To delete images, do the corresponding procedure below for the desired action.
Action Procedure
1. Open the Memo
2. Select a preview image.
3. Push to ope
4. Select Selec
Delete one file
The Imager displays Edit or Delete.
5. Select Delete.
The Imager prompts you to continue or cancel.
6. Push ag
1. Open the Memo
2. Push to ope
ry menu.
n the Edit menu to review the file.
ted Image.
ain to delete the file.
ry menu.
n the Edit menu to review the file.
Delete all files
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3. Select All Ima
The Imager prompts you to continue or cancel.
4. Push to
ges.
delete all the files from the memory.
Settings Menu
Table 14 lists the options in the Settings menu.
Table 14. Settings Menu
Option Menu Option Description
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Image Format
File Format
Video Format
Units <options> Sets the temperature units to Celsius or Fahrenheit.
LCD Time Out Sets the time before the display automatically turns off.
Auto Off
Power Off
Date <options> Sets the date format and the date. See Date.
Time <options> Sets the time format and the time. See Time.
Language <options> Sets the language to use on the display.
Localization <options> Sets the decimal separator to comma or decimal point.
Image Storage <options>
Filename Prefix
Reset Filename Resets the file number to 00001.
Sets the file type to save images and videos to and to set the
meg
apixels to use for the visual light camera. See File
Format.
Sets the time before the Imager automatically turns off.
Note
Auto Off is automatically d
battery is connected to ac power.
Sets the location to save images: internal memory, micro SD
memory
Changes the default filename that starts with IR_ to a different
3-ch
card, or USB storage device.
aracter prefix with the touch screen keyboard.
isabled when the
Advanced
Factory
Default
Imager Info
Adjust Parallax
s
Erases all user-set preferences and restore the factory
default settings.
View information about the version, certificates, and Open
Source
Fine-tunes the parallax adjustment to precisely align the
ima
Software Licenses of the Imager
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File Format
Select from a list of image and video file formats based on how the end file will be used.
Table 15 lists the image file formats. Table 16 lists the video file formats.
Table 15. Image File Formats
File Format Description
Saves images as a .is2 file.
Choose the .is2 file format when image modification and maximum resolution is
ne
eded.
IS2
JPEG
BMP
The .is2 file format consolidates the infrared image, radiometric temperature data,
visible
annotation system into a single file. To customize or separate the visible and
infrared images, use SmartView software or the Fluke Connect app.
Saves images as a .jpg file.
Choose the .jpg file format for images with the smallest file size, where
modificat
Saves images as a .bmp file.
Choose the .bmp file format when a smaller file size
needed and image modification is not.
image, voice annotation, and photos from the IR-PhotoNotes photo
ion is not needed, and image quality and resolution are not as important.
with maximum resolution is
Sets the megapixels (MP) on the visual light camera.
VLCM
Resoluti
on
o use Image Enhancement features, set the VLCM Resolution to
T
0.3 MP.
Note
Table 16. Video File Formats
File Format Description
Saves videos as an .is3 file with radiometric video capture.
IS3
AVI
Choose the .is3 video format when video modification and maximum resolution is
ne
eded.
To edit the .is3 video file, use SmartView software or the Fluke Connect app.
Saves videos as an .avi file with .mpeg encoding.
Choose the .avi video format when video modification
retains the video settings at the time the video was captured and saved.
is not required. The file
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Date
The date shows as: MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY.
To set the date:
1. Select Settings > Date.
2. Select MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY.
3. Push to set the new format.
4. Select Set Date.
5. Push to open the Set Date menu.
6. Push / to select Day, Month, or Year.
7. Push / to change the day, month, or year.
8. Push to set the date and exit the menu.
Time
Time shows as: 24 hour or 12 hour.
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To set the time format:
1. Select Settings > Time.
2. Select 24 hour or 12 hour.
3. Push to set the time format.
4. Select Set Time.
5. Push to open the Set Time menu.
6. Push / to select Hours or Minutes.
7. If you selected the 12 hour format, select AM or PM.
SmartView Software
SmartView software for a PC is available to use with the Imager and contains features to
analyze images, organize data and information, and make professional reports.
Use SmartView software to:
• Review IR-PhotoNotes, audio, and text annotations.
• Export IR and visible images.
• Edit .is2 image files and .is3 video files.
• Enable Bluetooth, WiFi, and Fluke Connect functions.
• Update the firmware for new Imager feature
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Download SmartView Software
Go to www.fluke.com/smartviewdownload.
1. On the website, follow the instructions to download the software to the PC.
2. On the PC, follow the instructions to install SmartView software. (Administrator privileges
are required for the installation.)
3. Restart the PC when installation is complete.
Download Firmware
1. On the PC, open SmartView software.
2. Connect the USB A connector end of the cable into your PC and the USB Micro B
connector end into the Imager.
Note
Some Imagers have both A and Micro B connector jacks. Make sure to use the
Micro B jack on the Imager.
Windows automatically installs the device driver for use with the Imager. SmartView
software recognizes the connection with the Imager and appears on the SmartView
software toolbar menu.
3. On the PC, select Yes if prompted to download a firmware update file onto the PC.
4. On the camera, once the firmware is downloaded, select Update Firmware, to update the
firmware in the camera.
To complete the firmware update, the Imager turns off.
5. To use the new firmware, turn on the Imager.
Enable the Radio
In countries with laws and regulations that permit wireless communications, wireless
communication protocols are available to expand the capabilities of the Imager. All Imagers
ship from the factory with the radios disabled.
To enable the radio:
1. On the Imager, select Camera > Fluke Connect.
2. On the PC, go to http://fluke.com/register/ti.
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3. On the website:
a. Select a language from the drop down box.
b. Enter your information and the serial number from the display on the Imager. The serial
number is case sensitive.
c. Click on Submit.
If the radio is authorized in your country, an authorization code appears on the web page.
Note
If the radio is not yet authorized in your country, Fluke will contact you when the
radio is authorized for use in your country.
4. On the Imager,
a. Push or tap Enter Code.
b. Type in the authorization code from the website. (The authorization code is not case
sensitive.)
c. Push or Done.
A message appears on the Imager display that shows the wireless communication is
enabled.
If a message appears that says the authorization code is invalid:
• Make sure you entered the correct serial number from the Imager into the website.
• Make sure you entered the correct authorization code from the website into the Imager.
d. Tap Ok.
Streaming Video (Remote Display)
The Imager can stream live infrared and IR-Fusion technology video to a PC that has
SmartView software installed, to the Fluke Connect app (where available), or to an HDMI
compatible device.
Stream Live to a PC
To stream live to a PC through a USB connection:
1. Install the latest version of the firmware on the Imager. See Download Firmware.
2. On the PC, open the SmartView software.
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3. Connect the USB A connector end of the cable into your PC and the USB Micro B
connector end into the Imager.
Note
Some Imagers have both A and Micro B connector jacks. Make sure to use the
Micro B jack on the Imager
appears on the SmartView software toolbar menu.
4. On the PC, choose Remote Display from .
To stream live to a PC, wirelessly:
1. On the Imager, turn on the WiFi Hotspot. See WiFi Hotspot.
2. On the PC:
a. From the networks screen, select Fluke-Camera.
Note
Fluke-Camera is the default name of the Imager. If you changed the name of the
Imager, select the new name of the Imager from the networks on the PC.
b. Open the SmartView software.
appears on the SmartView software toolbar menu.
c. Choose Remote Display from .
Stream Live with Fluke Connect Software
To stream live with Fluke Connect software, see Fluke Connect Wireless System.
Stream Live to an HDMI Device
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface that transfers
uncompressed data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from the Imager to a
compatible HDMI device.
To stream live to an HDMI device:
1. Attach the included HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the Imager.
2. Connect the other end to an HDMI video device.
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Remote Control of Imager
Use SmartView software on a PC or the Fluke Connect app on a mobile device to remotely
control the Imager.
To remotely control the Imager with a PC:
1. Turn on Remote Display. See Stream Live to a PC.
2. In SmartView software, select SmartView (Camera is the default selection).
When in remote control mode, use the SmartView software to control all the menus on the
Imager. The menus cannot be changed directly on the Imager.
To remotely control the Imager with the Fluke Connect app:
1. Set up the Fluke Connect system. See Fluke Connect Wireless System.
2. On the mobile device, tap on the streaming image.
An option shows to Remote Control the Imager.
3. Select Yes.
From the mobile device, you can change the IR-Fusion setting, select Auto Focus to turn on
LaserSharp Auto Focus, or tap the green Capture button to take an image. You can change
the other menu items on the Imager directly even while the mobile device remotely controls the
Imager.
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Accessories
Table 17 is a list of the accessories available for the Imager.
Table 17. Accessories
Model Description PN
FLK-TI-SBP4 Smart Battery Pack 4597142
FLK-TI-SBC3B Charging Base/Power Supply with Adapters 4354922
TI-CAR CHARGER 12 V Vehicle Charger Adapter 3039779
FLUKE-TIX5xx Neck Strap 4574715
FLUKE-TIX5xx Hand Strap 4574703
FLK-Bluetooth Bluetooth Headset 4603258
FLK-HDMI Cable HDMI Cable 4388596
FLK-HDMI Adapter HDMI Adapter 4613365
BOOK-ITP Introduction to Thermography Principles 3413459
FLK-LENS/TELE2 2X Telephoto Infrared Lens 4335377
FLK-LENS/WIDE2 Wide-Angle Infrared Lens 4335361
FLK-LENS/4XTELE2 4X Telephoto Infrared Lens 4607058
FLK-LENS/25MAC2 25-Micron Macro Infrared Lens 4607064
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Optional Lenses
Use optional telephoto and wide-angle lenses for more applications of infrared inspection
work. Figure 2 shows how to install a lens.
Figure 2. Optional Lens Installation
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Neck Strap
Use the neck strap to carry the Imager for an extended period of time. See Figure 3.
Figure 3. Adjustable Neck Strap
Maintenance
The Imager does not require maintenance.
Warning
To prevent eye damage and personal injury, do not open the
Product. The laser beam is dangerous to eyes. Have the Product
repaired only through an approved technical site.
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Maintenance
Clean the Product
Clean the case with a damp cloth and a weak soap solution. Do not use abrasives, isopropyl
alcohol, or solvents to clean the case or lens/window.
Battery Care
Warning
To prevent personal injury and for safe operation of the Product:
•
Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat or fire. Do not
put in sunlight.
•
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.
•
Use only Fluke approved power adapters to charge the battery.
•
Keep cells and battery packs clean and dry. Clean dirty
connectors with a dry, clean cloth.
Caution
To prevent damage, do not expose Product to heat sources or
high-temperature environments such as an unattended vehicle in
the sun.
To get the best performance from the lithium-ion battery:
• Do not store the Imager on the charger for more than 24 hours as reduced battery life may
result.
• Charge the Imager for a two-hour minimum at six-month intervals for maximum battery life.
Without use, the battery will self-discharge in approximately six months. Batteries stored for
long periods will need two to ten charging cycles for full capacity.
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Before you use the Imager for the first time, charge the battery for a minimum of two and onehalf hours. The battery status shows on the five-segment charge indicator.
Note
New batteries are not fully charged. Two to ten charge/discharge cycles are
necessary before the battery charges to its maximum capacity.
To charge the battery, use one of the options that follow.
Two-Bay Battery Charger Base
1. Connect the ac power supply to the ac wall outlet and connect the dc output to the charger
base.
2. Put one or two smart batteries into bays of charger base.
3. Charge batteries until charge LEDs on charger base are a solid green.
4. Remove smart batteries and disconnect the power supply when batteries are fully charged.
AC Power Socket on Imager
1. Connect the ac power adapter into an AC wall outlet and connect the dc output to the
Imager’s ac power socket. flashes on the display while the battery charges with the ac
power adapter.
2. Charge until the charge indicator on the display does not flash.
3. Disconnect the ac power adapter when the smart battery is fully charged.
Note
Make sure that the Imager is near room temperature before you connect it to the
charger. See the charging temperature specification. Do not charge in hot or cold
areas. When you charge in extreme temperatures, battery capacity may be
decreased.
shows in the lower left-hand corner of the display when the Imager is connected to ac
power and the battery is removed. When the power is off on the Imager and the ac power
adapter is connected to the Imager, flashes in the center of the display to show that the
battery charge is in process.
Keep the Imager attached to the charger until the battery condition icon shows a full charge. If
you remove the Imager from the charger before a full charge shows, it can have a reduced runtime.
Note
When the battery is connected to ac power or the unit is in video mode, the Sleep
Mode/Auto Off feature is disabled automatically.
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Optional 12 V Vehicle Charger
1. Connect the 12 V adapter into the 12 V accessory socket of the vehicle.
2. Connect the output to the ac power socket of the Imager.
3. Charge until the indicator shows full on the screen.
4. Disconnect the 12 V adapter and Imager when battery is fully charged.
Caution
To prevent damage to the Imager, remove it from the DC car
charger before you start or jump start the vehicle.
• Always operate in the specified temperature range.
• Do not store the batteries in extreme cold environments.
• Do not attempt to charge the batteries in extreme cold environments.
Caution
Do not incinerate the Product and/or battery. Go to Fluke’s
website for recycling information.
Radio Frequency Data
See Table 14 for instructions on how to access digital copies of the Certificate IDs on the
Imager.
To view the Radio Frequency Data Class B Instruction Sheet, visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/
support/manuals and search for 4409209.
General Specifications
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Temperature
Operating -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Storage -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) without batteries
Relative Humidity 10 % to 95 % non-condensing
Altitude
Operating 2000 m
Storage 12 000 m
Display 14.5 cm (5.7 in) touchscreen diagonal landscape color VGA LCD with backlight
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Batteries
Battery Life
Battery Charge Time 2.5 hours to full charge
AC Battery Charge
AC Operation
Power Save User-selectable Sleep and Power Off modes
Safety IEC 61010-1: Pollution Degree 2
Wireless Radio
Frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz
Output Power <100 mW
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
International EN61326-1, CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A
Group 1: Equipment has intentionally generated and/or uses conductively-coupled radio frequency energy that is
necessary for the internal function of the equipment itself.
Class A: Equipment is suitable for use in all establishments other than domestic and those directly connected to a
low-voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes. There may be potential
difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other environments due to conducted and radiated
disturbances.
Caution: This equipment is not intended for use in residential environments and maynot provide adequate
protection to radio reception in such environments.
Korea (KCC) Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting & Communication Equipment)
Class A: Equipment meets requirements for industrial electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller or user
should take notice of it. This equipment is intended for use in business environments and not to be used in homes.
USA (FCC) 47 CFR 15 Subpart C Sections 15.207, 15.209, 15.249
Vibration 0.03 g2/Hz (3.8 gm), 2.5 g, IEC 68-2-6
Shock 25 G, IEC 68-2-29
Drop 1 meter (with standard lens)
Size (H x W x L) 27.3 cm x 15.9 cm x 9.7 cm (10.8 in x 6.3 in x 3.8 in)
Weight (includes battery) 1.54 kg (3.4 lb)
Enclosure Rating IP54
Calibration Cycle 2 years (assumes normal operation and normal aging)
Supported Languages
2 Lithium-ion rechargeable smart battery packs with 5-segment LED display to show
charge level.
2 hours to 3 hours
3 hours to 4 hours continuous use for each battery pack (Actual life
depends on settings and usage.)
Ti SBC3B Two Bay Battery Charger (110 Vac to 220 Vac, 50/60 Hz, included), or in-Imager
charging. Ac univeral adapters included. Optional 12 V automotive charging adapter.
AC operation with included power supply: 110 Vac to 220 Vac, 50/60 Hz ac universal
adapters included
Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese,
and Turkish
continuous use for
each battery pack
(Actual life depends
on settings and
usage.)
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Temperature Measurements
Temperature Range (not
calibrated below -10 °C)
Accuracy ±2 °C or 2 % (whichever is greater) at 25 °C ambient
Imagining Performance
Image Capture Frequency 9 Hz or 60 Hz refresh rate depending on model variation
Detector Resolution 320 X 240 640 X 480
SuperResolution 640 X 480 1280 X 960
Thermal Sensitivity (NETD)
Total pixels 76 800 307 200
Infrared spectral band 7.5 μm to 14 μm (long wave)
Digital Zoom 2X, 4X 2X, 4X, 8X
IR-Fusion Technology
Autoblend mode
Picture-in-Picture 100 %, 75 %, 50 %, 25 % IR
Visual (Visible Light) Camera
Type Industrial performance 5.0 MP
Parallax alignment with
standard IR lens
Standard Infrared Lens
Field of View (H X V) 24 ° x 17 ° 34 ° x 24 °
Spatial Resolution (IFOV) 1.31 mRad 0.93 mRad
Minimum Focus Distance 15 cm (∼6 in)
IR-Fusion Autoblend Picture-in-Picture and Full screen
Optional 2X telephoto smart lens
Field of View (H X V) 12 ° x 9 ° 12 ° x 8.5 °
Spatial Resolution (IFOV) 0.65 mRad 0.33 mRad
Minimum Focus Distance 45 cm (∼18 in)
IR-Fusion blending Picture-in-Picture and Full screen
Optional 4X telephoto smart lens
Field of View (H X V) 6.0 ° x 4.5 °
Spatial Resolution (IFOV) 0.33 mRad
Minimum Focus Distance 1.5 m (∼5 ft)
IR-Fusion blending Picture-in-Picture and Full screen
-20 °C to +650 °C -20 °C to +850 °C -20 °C to +1200 °C -20 °C to +800 °C
≤0.05 °C at 30 °C
target temp (50 mK)
100 %, 75 %, 50 %, 25 % IR plus full visible
on camera
≤0.04 °C at 30 °C
target temp (40 mK)
From ~60 cm (~24 in) to infinity
target temp (30 mK)
≤0.03 °C at 30 °C
Continuously variable
≤0.05 °C at 30 °C
target temp (50 mK)
NA
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Optional wide-angle smart lens
Field of View (H X V) 46 ° x 34 ° 48 ° x 34 °
Spatial Resolution (IFOV) 2.62 mRad 1.31 mRad
Minimum Focus Distance 15 cm (∼6 in)
IR-Fusion blending Full screen
Optional macro smart lens
Minimum Spot Size 25 μ
Field of View (H X V) 36.1 ° x 27.1 °
Working Distance
Image Presentation
Palettes
Standard
Ultra Contrast
Level and Span
Smooth Auto-Scaling and Manual scaling of level and span
Fast auto toggle between manual and auto modes
Fast auto-rescale in manual mode
Minimum Span (in manual
mode)
Minimum Span (in auto
mode)
Image Capture and Data Storage
Image Capture, Review, Save
Mechanism
Storage Medium
Internal Flash Memory 4 GB
Micro SD Memory Card
USB Storage Device
Fluke Cloud Permanent
Storage
Blue-Red, Grayscale, Inverted Grayscale, High Contrast, Amber, Inverted Amber, Hot
Metal, Ironbow
Blue-Red Ultra, Grayscale Ultra, Inverted Grayscale Ultra, High Contrast Ultra, Amber
Ultra, Inverted Amber Ultra, Hot Metal Ultra, Ironbow Ultra
One-handed image capture, review, and save capability
Includes ≥4 GB memory card to store at least 2000 fully radiometric (.is2) IR and linked IRPhotoNotes images each with 60 sec voice annotations or 5000 basic (.bmp, .jpg) files.
Fluke recommends the memory card that is supplied with the Imager or available
from Fluke. Fluke does not warrant the use or reliability of aftermarket memory
cards of different brands or capacities.
USB port available (USB storage device not included)
The addition of IR-PhotoNotes or other saved items can vary the total number of
images that can be stored in internal memory or on the SD memory card.
~8 mm (0.3 in) to ~14 mm (0.6 in)
with optimal at 10 mm (0.4 in)
2.0 °C (3.6 °F)
3.0 °C (5.4 °F)
Note
Note
Yes
NA
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File Formats
Export File Formats with
SmartView Software
Memory Review Thumbnail and full screen review
Video Recording
Standard, Non-Radiometric
Recording Speed 24 fps (9 fps for imagers with 9 Hz refresh rate.)
Radiometric
Recording Speed 20 fps (9 fps for imagers with 9 Hz refresh rate.)
IR-PhotoNotes Annotation 5 images
Audio (Voice) Annotation
Text Annotation Yes
Streaming Video (Remote Display)
SmartView Software on PC USB, WiFi Hotspot, or WiFi Network
Mobile Device Fluke Connect app with WiFi Hotspot
TV Monitor HDMI
Remote Control Operation NA SmartView software or Fluke Connect app
Wireless Connectivity
MATLAB and LabVIEW tool
boxes
Non-Radiometric (.bmp, .jpg) or Fully-Radiometric (.is2). No analysis software is required
for Non-Radiometric (.bmp, .jpg) files.
.bmp, .gif, .jpg, .png, .tiff
Viewable through Smart View software, Windows Media Player, Quicktime, and on Imager.
H.264 MPEG encoding AVI will also allow voice recording in addition to captured video.
Viewable on Imager and with SmartView software in proprietary .is3 format. Supports voice
recording in addition to captured video.
Up to 60 sec recording time per image. Reviewable playback on camera. Optional
Bluetooth headset available, but not required.
PC, mobile device (iOS 4s or newer or Android
available)
NA Yes
4.3 or newer), and WiFi to LAN (where
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