Fluke VT04A, VT02, VT04 User Manual

VT02, VT04A, VT04

Visual IR Thermometer

October 2012, Rev.2, 4/14

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Users Manual

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for
two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses,
disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration,
contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are
not authorized to extend any other warranty on Fluke’s behalf. To obtain
service during the warranty period, contact your nearest Fluke authorized
service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the product
to that Service Center with a description of the problem.

THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED. FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING
FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some states or countries do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or
consequential damages, this limitation of liability may not apply to you.

Fluke Corporation
P.O. Box 9090
Everett, WA 98206-9090
U.S.A.

Fluke Europe B.V.
P.O. Box 1186
5602 BD Eindhoven
The Netherlands

11/99

To register your product online, visit http://register.fluke.com.

Table of Contents

Title Page

Introduction ................................................................................ 1

How to Contact Fluke ................................................................. 2

Safety Information ...................................................................... 2

Before You Start ......................................................................... 4

Power On and Off ...................................................................... 5

Rechargeable Battery ................................................................. 6

Features and Controls ................................................................ 7

Button Operation ........................................................................ 8

Image Blending ....................................................................... 8

Visual Image Alignment Control ............................................. 9

Capture and Save ................................................................... 10

Menu Functions .......................................................................... 11

Basic Navigation ..................................................................... 11

Review Memory ...................................................................... 14

Emissivity ................................................................................ 14

Temperature Measurement .................................................... 15

Color Palette ........................................................................... 18

Reflected Background Temperature ....................................... 18

Hot and Cold Markers ............................................................. 18

Temperature Units .................................................................. 19

Date and Time ........................................................................ 19

High/Low Temperature Alarm (VT04A, VT04) ........................ 20

Time-Lapse Image Capture (VT04A, VT04) ........................... 21

Auto-Monitor Alarm (VT04A, VT04) ........................................ 22

Auto Off (VT04A, VT04) .......................................................... 24

LCD Brightness (VT04A, VT04) .............................................. 24

BMP File Format (VT04A, VT04) ............................................ 24

Factory Reset (VT04A, VT04) ................................................ 24

Measurements ........................................................................... 25

Smartview® Software .................................................................. 25

Maintenance ............................................................................... 26

How to Clean .......................................................................... 26

Battery Care ........................................................................... 27

VT02, VT04A....................................................................... 28

VT04 ................................................................................... 29

Specifications ............................................................................. 29

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List of Tables

Table Title Page

1. Symbols ..................................................................................... 3

2. Packing List ................................................................................ 4

3. Features ..................................................................................... 7

4. Menu Icons ................................................................................. 13

5. Temperature Measurement Accuracy ........................................ 16

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List of Figures

Figure Title Page

1. Start-Up Screen and Status Indicator ......................................... 5

2. Rechargeable Battery ................................................................. 6

3. Blend Options ............................................................................. 8

4. Visual Image Alignment .............................................................. 9

5. Micro SD Memory Card Warning Icons ...................................... 10

6. Menu Navigation and Battery Icon ............................................. 11

7. Parameter Adjustment ................................................................ 12

8. On-Screen Comparison of D:S Ratio ......................................... 17

9. Detection Ability ......................................................................... 17

10. High/Low Temperature Alarm .................................................... 20

11. Image Capture Scenarios for Auto-Monitor Alarm ...................... 23

12. VT02, VT04A Battery Replacement ........................................... 28

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Introduction

The VT Series (the Product) are Visual IR Thermometers that combine a
center-point temperature measurement with a blended digital image and heat
map overlay. The thermal image removes the time necessary for component­by-component measurement associated with a traditional spot thermometer
(radiometer). The Product is ideal for electrical, HVAC, and facility maintenance
applications.

The recommended use model is:

1. Scan a broad area with the blended digital image and heat map overlay to
quickly identify temperature anomalies that need more inspection.

2. Use the wide field-of-view to move closer to the target for a temperature
measurement with more detail.

3. Capture both heat map and visual images with a single trigger pull.

4. Create a report with Fluke SmartView

The Product is easy to use. Turn on and within seconds it provides an image
with no training needed. Several features increase the accuracy and usability of
the Product:

• Adjustable emissivity and reflected background compensation improves
measurement accuracy on semi-reflective surfaces

• Hot and cold spot temperature markers that guide the user to the hottest
and coldest regions in the infrared heat map

• Selectable color palettes

• Visual/heat map image alignment

The VT04A and VT04 include these additional features:

• High/Low Temperature Alarms

• Time-Lapse Image Capture

• Auto-Monitor Alarm

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software.

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How to Contact Fluke

To contact Fluke, use one of these telephone numbers:

• USA: 1-800-760-4523

• Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)

• Europe: [phone]

• Japan: [phone]

• Singapore: [phone]

• Anywhere in the world: [phone]

Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com.

To register your Product, visit http://register.fluke.com.

To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit

http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals.

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:

• Read all safety information before you use the Product.

• Carefully read all instructions.

• Use the Product only as specified, or the protection supplied

by the Product can be compromised.

• Replace or recharge the batteries when the low battery

indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements.

• Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in

damp or wet environments.

• Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.

• Do not use the Product if it is damaged.

• 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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Safety Information

• 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.

• Follow all battery care and charging instructions in this

manual.

• Use only specified replacement parts.

• Use only the Fluke supplied power adapter to charge the

VT04 battery.

Table 1 is a list of symbols used on the Product or in this manual.

Table 1. Symbols

Symbol Description















Important information. See manual.

Hazardous voltage. Risk of electrical shock.

Conforms to relevant Australian standards.

Conforms to requirements of European Union and European
Free Trade Association.

Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC standards.

This camera 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. Go to Fluke's website for recycling information.

This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
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. Go to Fluke's website for recycling information.

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Before You Start

Table 2 is a list of all items included with the Product.

Table 2. Packing List

Description

Part

Number

VT02 VT04A VT04

Model

VT02 Visual IR Thermometer 4253599 •
VT04A Visual IR Thermometer 4485211 •
VT04 Visual IR Thermometer 4366444 •
AA Alkaline Batteries (QTY. 4) 1560231 • •
Rechargeable Battery 4365971 •

Micro SD Memory Card and conversion
adapter to standard SD Memory Card

[1]

4269849

• • •

Soft Transport/Storage Case 466029 • •
Transport/Storage Case 4426115 •
Micro USB Charger/Power Supply 4366918 •

VT Series Quick Reference Card

[1] Fluke recommends the micro SD memory card that is supplied with the Product.

Fluke does not warrant the use or reliability of aftermarket SD memory cards of
different brands or capacities.

[2]

Printed in English, Spanish, French, German, and Simplified Chinese. See

http://www.fluke.com/vtquickstart for additional languages. To request a printed

Quick Reference Card in a language not supplied with your product, email Fluke at

[e-mail]. Specify the product name and language preference in the

subject line.

[2]

4477229 • • •

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