IDEAL INDUSTRIES 61-844EU Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

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Safety Warning:
The equipment described in this document uses a Class 2 laser. Under no account should
anyone look directly into the laser beam or the laser beam exit aperture, irreversible damage
to the eye may occur. The laser should not be operated when there are personnel in the
imager’s field of view
Caution – use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified in this document may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.

© 2009 No part of thi s publication may be reproduced without prior permission in writing from IDEAL. Whilst IDEAL will endeavor to ensure that
any data contained in this product information is correct, IDEAL does not warrant its accuracy or accept liability for any reliance on it. IDEAL
reserves the right to change the specification of the products and descriptions in this publication without notice. Prior to ordering products please
check with IDEAL for current specification details. All brands and product names are acknowledged and may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.

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Contents Page

1. Contents of the Case. ........................................................................................... 3

2. Main Features and Controls. .................................................................................. 4

3. Getting Started. ................................................................................................... 5

4. Thermal and Visible Image Blending ....................................................................... 7

5. Menu Structure. ................................................................................................. 10

5.1 Infrared Settings ..................................................................................... 11

5.2 Measurement Options .............................................................................. 12

5.3 Camera Settings ..................................................................................... 13

5.4 Audio Settings ........................................................................................ 14

5.5 Image Browser ....................................................................................... 15

5.6 Date & Time Settings ............................................................................... 15

5.7 Language Selection ................................................................................. 16

6. Adding Captions when Saving Images.................................................................. 17

6.1 Voice message ............................................................................................. 17

6.2 Text Captions ................................................................................................ 18

Appendix………..………………………………………………………………………….19

A1. Emissivity Look up tables. .............................................................................. 19

A2. Full Icon list .................................................................................................. 20

A3. Technical Specification ................................................................................... 22

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1. Contents of the Case.

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1. Case.

2. Camera.

3. PSU and International adaptors.

4. CD – User manual and Software.

5. USB cable (camera to PC).

6. Handle.

7. Quick Start Guide

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Microphone

Speaker

Navigation Keys

Key 4

Key 1

Capture Button

Laser

Light

Visible Camera

Infrared Lens

2. Main Features and Controls.

Laser Button

Capture
Button

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Power
Button

Function

Function

Key 2

Function
Function
Key 3

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Gently rotate the lens clockwise and

clockwise to focus the

♦

Note: When the camera is

connected to a PC via the USB

cable the camera will charge

3. Getting Started.

a) Switching the Camera on/off

b) Charging the internal battery

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Press the Power Button

to switch the camera on.

Press and hold for a few

seconds to switch the

camera off.

The camera’s built in battery is charged via
the charging port. A fully charged battery
will last approximately 6 hours. An LED
indicates charging as described on the
label.

but extremely slowly.

c) Focusing

Focus bar Out of focus Focused

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counter­image.

Remember to remove the lens cap.

Fun

ction Key 1

Function Key 2

Function Key 3 Function Key 4.

The focus distance bar appears on the screen when the lens is turned slightly. It indicates
the approximate distance in meters or feet to the target.

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Function Key Buttons

Icons or text displayed on the screen above the Function Keys describe the actions. These
functions vary according to the options chosen by the user.

A yellow box around the icon for Function Key 1 or Function Key 2 indicates that this
option is selected and this defines the operation of the navigation and toggle buttons.
In normal imaging mode, Function Key 3 may be used to freeze the image; pressing it again
returns the camera to live operation. Function Key 4 is used to enter and exit the menu. See
appendix A2 for a full icon list.

d) Menu

Function Key 4 selects the Menu. Use the Navigation buttons to move around and use
Function Key 3 to select a menu function. Full details of menus are listed in section 5.

e) Saving an Image

Capture Button

To save a live or frozen image, press the Capture Button once. If Caption Mode or Voice
Annotation has been turned on, a text caption or voice annotation can be attached to the
image (see section 6)

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One cursor

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f) Temperature Measurement

Temperature readings are displayed at the top of the display. In the default mode, a single
temperature in °C is of the centre point of the cursor. The other readings at the top of the
display are Emissivity settings and reflected temperature setting. Two cursors or a
measurement area may alternatively be selected from the measurement options menu
(see section 5). A scale on the right hand side of the display indicates the temperature
range within the scene.

Temperature
difference
between cursors

Temperature
range for the
scene

Two cursors

4. Thermal and Visible Image Blending

The camera can show a thermal image or a visible image of the scene, or a mixed blend of
both.

a) 100% Thermal only. b) 100% Visible only.

Function Key 1 Function Key2 Function Key 3 Function Key 4.

c) 50% Thermal and
50% Visible

Centre navigation key

Up/Down, Left/Right
navigation keys

1. Press Function Key 2 until the camera on/off icon appears

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2. If off press the centre navigation key to toggle to camera on .

3. Use either the up/down, or left/right navigation keys to blend the
visible and thermal images. Blend options are 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and
100%.

Image Alignment

As the visible and thermal camera lenses are not co-axial the visible and thermal image often
need to be aligned. This is usually required when moving to view objects at different distances.

1. Press Function Key 2 to toggle through to the camera on/off icon

. If off toggle the centre navigation key to turn the camera option

on .

2. Press Function Key 1 to toggle through to the alignment option .

3. Press centre navigation key again to select the closest preset

alignment distances

4. Use the up/down and left/right navigation keys to fine-tune the
alignment of thermal and visible images.

5. The alignment facility is only available when the camera is on and in live
mode

♦ Note the visual image is moved during alignment.
♦ The Thermal Image remains fixed

Examples of alignment:

Fully Aligned

Align left Align right

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Align up Align down

*Four pre-programmed alignment distances are included. These are at 0.5
metre, 1 metre, 2 metres and 4 metres. With the alignment option selected by
Fuction Key 1, pressing the centre navigation key once aligns at 2 metres.
Pressing the centre navigation key again allows you to cycle through to 4m,

0.5m and 1m.

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5. Menu Structure.

a) Select the menu by pressing Function Key 4 .

b) Navigate through the menu using the navigation keys and press Function Key 3

to select the required option. The highlighted item will have a yellow box

around it.

c) Use the up/down buttons to move in the selected list and select the required

item.

d) Use the left/right keys to change values and options for the specific item.
e) Press Function Key 4 to exit or Function Key 1 to go back to the

previous menu.

Centre navigation key

Up/Down, Left/Right
navigation keys

Function Key 1 Function Key2 Function Key 3 Function Key 4.

Infrared
Settings

Measurement
Options

Camera
Settings

Audio
Settings

Language

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Image
Browser

5.1. Infrared Settings

♦ Emissivity

Set emissivity value between 0.10 and 1.00 for measuring temperature.
Pressing Function Key 3 (ε Table) gives a table of emissivity values of common
materials from which a selection can be made.

♦ Palette

Display image using different colour palettes.

1. Ironbow 5. High Contrast

2. Rainbow 6. Rainbow 16

3. Isotherm Style 7. Black Hot

4. Hot Metal 8. White Hot

♦ Reflected Temp

Usually set to the ambient temperature, or room temperature.
Applies only when emissivity of less than 1 is selected.

♦ Temp units

Choose between °C and °F.

♦ Integration

Chose an integration period from 1 (fast) to 9 (slow).
This determines the trade off between display speed and noise.

♦ Interpolation

Choose Off or On.
This shows or hides the thermal image pixelation.

Date & Time
Settings

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5.2. Measurement Options

This menu enables the selection of options for temperature measurements. The symbols
shown below indicate the icons shown for Function Key 1 when the various options are
selected.

♦ Cursors

. Choose between one or two cursors. When two cursors are chosen, the
temperatures at both cursors and the temperature difference between them will be
displayed. Use Function Key 1 to select one of the cursors, which can then be moved
around on the display by the navigation buttons.

♦ Tracking

. Select “High”, “Low”, or “High & Low” in order to track and measure the hottest
point, the coldest point, or both hottest and coldest points in the image.

♦ Area

. If this option is turned on, the highest, lowest, and average temperatures within
the designated area will be displayed. Three different area size boxes can be selected
via Function Key 1

Note that the above three items are mutually exclusive, i.e. when one is turned on the
other two are disabled.

♦ Isotherms

. Select “High”, “Low”, or “High & Low” in order to highlight areas of the
scene with temperatures within one or two temperature bands. The temperature bands
are adjustable by means of Function Key 1 and the navigation keys.

♦ Temp. Profile

. Select “Horizontal” or “Vertical” to enable a histogram of temperature values
along a horizontal or vertical cross section to be displayed on the right hand side of the
display. The position of the cross section is indicated by small arrows at the left and
right or top and bottom of the image and can be adjusted by means of Function Key 1
and the navigation buttons.

♦ Temp alarms

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. Select “High”, “Low”, or “High & Low”. Visual and audio alarms will be
triggered if either cursor or a point within the designated area is higher or lower than a
set temperature. The high and low set temperatures may be adjusted by means of
Function Key 1 and the navigation keys.

5.3. Camera Settings

♦ LCD Brightness

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Select from 1 (low) to 9 (high) to control the screen brightness to save battery

power.

♦ Caption Mode

Select “On” to enable the addition of a text caption when saving an image.

Options will then be displayed when saving an image, to be selected by means of

Function Key 2 and Function Key 3.

♦ Auto Off

Select “5 Mins”, “10 Mins”, “20 Mins” to allow the camera to switch itself off after

a defined period of inactivity in order to save power.

♦ Camera Reset

Select with Function Key 3 to restore the factory settings.

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5.4. Audio Settings

♦ Imager Sounds

Select “Off” to mute all audible outputs.

♦ Voice Annotation

Select “Session” to add a voice message at the start of a set of images (A

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session ends when the imager is switched off).

Select “Individual” to add a voice message to each saved image.

Select “Ind. and session” to add a common voice message at the start of a set of

images and add additional comments for each image.

♦ Voice Playback

Select “Speaker” or “Headset” for the desired method of audible outputs.

♦ Volume

Select the volume of the audible outputs from 0 to 9.

If session is selected the voice message is recorded in the audio settings by

pressing Function Key 3. Pressing Function Key 3 again stops recording. Function

Key 2 can be used to play back the recorded message. Function Key 3 can be

used to re-record if necessary.

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5.5

Image Browser

The saved images are shown on the screen with the most recently saved image first.

Select the desired image by means of the navigation Keys.
To display the selected image press Function Key 3.
To delete the selected image press Function Key 2, to confirm deletion press Function
Key 3.

When a stored image is displayed, press Function Key 3 to return to live imaging.

5.6.

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Date & Time Settings

a) Use the left/right keys to navigate in this menu; the item that can be changed is

highlighted in red. In the picture above the day (DD) 14 is highlighted.

b) Use the up/down keys to change the value.

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5.7.

Spanish Portuguese Chinese

Korean Japanese

Language Selection

a) When the language is highlighted (shown by a yellow box around it) press Function Key

3 to select.

French German Italian

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6. Adding Captions when Saving Images

6.1 Voice message

When saving an image with Individual Voice Annotation turned on, there is the option of saving
a voice message with each image. The screen shots below describe the procedure:

a) Do you wish to attach a voice message to
this saved image?

Function Key 2 for no . Function Key 3 for
yes .

c) Stop Recording Function Key 3 to stop.

e) If caption mode is selected this option will
now be offered to save a text caption. (See

6.2)

Playback

The voice recording can be played back when viewing saved images in the browser.

Note: The abort Icon on Function Key4.
Pressing Function Key 4 at any stage aborts the saving process.

b) Start voice recording? Function Key 3
for yes.

d) Option to Re-record the voice message?
Function Key 2 for Yes Function Key 3 for
No

f) Image with voice message is being saved.

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6.2 Text Captions

When saving an image with Caption Mode turned on, there is the option of attaching a text
caption to each image. The screen shots below describe the procedure:

a) Do you wish to attach a text caption message to this image?
Function Key 2 for No Function Key 3 for Yes

b) Start Caption Entry

c) Example of a Caption.

♦ Captions cannot be viewed with the saved images in the browser due to

display constraints. The captions can be viewed using the PC software.

1. Use the up/down arrow keys to cycle
through letters and numbers until the one
required appears. The available symbols
are:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefg
hijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789

2. Use the left/right arrow keys to
move to the next space and repeat the
above step until the caption is completed.

3. Press Function Key 2 to clear the
whole message.

4. Press Function Key 4 to exit and
save the image and caption.

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A1. Emissivity Look up tables.

0.98 = Carbon filed surface

0.98 = Frost crystals

0.98 = Human skin

0.97 = Slate

0.96 = Water distilled

0.96 = Ice smooth

0.95 = Soil saturated with water

0.95 = Carbon candle soot

0.94 = Glass polished plate

0.94 = Paint, oil

0.93 = Brick red

0.93 = Paper white bond

0.92 = Concrete

0.92 = Soil dry

0.91 = Plaster rough coat

0.90 = Wood planed oak

0.90 = Glazed earthenware

0.89 = Snow, granular

0.88 = Glazed Silica

0.87 = Cuprous Oxide at 38°C

0.86 = Emery Corundum

0.85 = Snow

0.85 = Stainless oxidized at 800°C

0.84 = Oxidized Iron at 500°C

0.83 = Cuprous Oxide at 260°C

0.82 = Snow, fine particles

0.81 = Brass, unoxidized

0.80 = Glass, convex D

Appendix

0.79 = Steel oxidized

0.78 = Copper heavily oxidized

0.77 = Cotton cloth

0.76 = Sand

0.75 = Unglazed silica

0.74 = Oxidized iron at 100°C

0.73 = Coating No. C20A

0.72 = Basalt

0.71 = Graphitized carbon at 500°C

0.70 = Red Rust

0.69 = Iron sheet heavily rusted

0.67 = Water

0.66 = Black Loam

0.65 = White cement

0.64 = Iron cast oxidized

0.63 = Lead oxidized at 1100°F

0.62 = Zirconia on inconel

0.61 = Cu-Zn, brass oxidized

0.58 = Inconel sheet at 760°C

0.56 = Smooth white marble

0.55 = Al anodized chromic acid

0.21 = Iron cast polished

0.20 = Brass rubbed 80 grit emery

0.16 = Stainless steel 18-8 buffed

0.09 = Aluminum as received

0.07 = Steel polished

0.05 = Aluminum polished sheet

0.05 = Copper polished

0.03 = Brass highly polished

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A2. Full Icon list

Function Key One

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Cursor one.

Cursor two.

Alignment.

Tracking.

Area.

Isotherm high.

Function Key Two

Camera off.

Camera on.

Auto temperature range.

Manual temperature range.

Function Key Three

Isotherm low.

Profile horizontal.

Profile vertical.

Alarm high.

Alarm low.

Playback.

Light off.

Light on.

No.

Yes.

Live.

. Freeze.

Function Key Four

Menus.

Other Icons

Level Down.

Level Up.

Level Maximum.

Level Minimum.

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No.

Yes.

Abort.

Span Out.

Span In.

Span Maximum.

Span Minimum.

No Memory Card.

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A3. Technical Specification

Performance

Temperature range: -10°C to +350°C
Field of view (FOV): 20°x 20°
Spectral Response: 8µm to 12 µm
Sensitivity: ≤0.3°C @ 30°C
Detector: 47 x 47 pixel array
Frame rate: 8Hz
Focus Range: 0.5m to infinity

Image Storage

Number: Up to 1000 images on SD card supplied
Medium: Micro SD Card

Display

9 cm (3½”) colour LCD with LED Backlight. 8 colour palettes. Blended or discrete thermal and
visible images.

Laser Pointer

A built in Class 2 laser is supplied to highlight the centre of the thermal image. (Aligned at 2
meters or 6 feet)
Beam Divergence <0.2mrad
Maximum Output <1mW

Measurement

Temperature range: -10°C to +350°C
Radiometry: Two moveable temperature measurement cursors

Temperature difference measurement

Emissivity Correction: User selectable 0.10 to 1.00 in steps of 0.01 with reflected

ambient temperature compensation

Accuracy: The greater of ±2°C or ±2% of reading in °C

Imager Power Supply

Battery: Lithium-ion field rechargeable.
Operation time: Up to 6 hours continuous operation
AC operation: AC adaptor supplied

Mechanical

Housing: Impact Resistant Plastic with over-moulded soft plastic and

detachable handle
Dimensions: 130mmx95mmx90mm (excluding handle)
Weight: 0.70kg
Mounting: Handheld & tripod mounting 1/4" BSW

Settings and Controls

• On/Off soft power control

• User selectable span control

• User selectable level control

• Auto adjust span and level

• Laser trigger switch

• Readout in °C or °F

• User selectable image integration

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• User selectable emissivity setting

• User selectable reflected temperature

• Two moveable temperature measurement cursors

• Area analysis

• X-Y profiles

• Isotherms

• Text annotation

• Voice annotation

• Image capture, time and date

• Visual/audio alarm high and low

Optional Accessories

• 12V car charger

• Light shade.

Features

• Real-time image and temperature measurement display

• Visible/thermal/mixed image fusion (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, 0%)

• Simple operation

• Multiple temperature measurement

• Image browser

• Battery Charge indicator

• Lightweight

• Laser Pointer

• Auto hot/cold seeker

• Languages

61-844EU Includes

HeatSeeker™ Thermal Imager incl. non-removable rechargeable batteries, Micro-SD card,
removable handle, Power Supply, USB cable and carrying case including Quick Start Guide and
CD with user manual and ThermalVision-PC software (Analysis and report writer)

Computer Requirements (for PC software)

PC: IBM compatible PC with a minimum of:
300MHz processor, MS Windows XP, VISTA, 128MB RAM
16-bit colour graphics with 1024x768 capability

Environment

Temp. operating range: -5°C to +45°C
Humidity: 10% to 90% non condensing
Temp. storage range: -20°C to +60°C
CE Mark (Europe)
IP rating: IP54
Operating temp for stated accuracy: 23 ºC

Warranty – 2 years

Recommended Calibration Cycle – Every 2 years

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
© Copyright 2009 All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in
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Warranty Statement:

Any implied warranties arising out of the sale of an IDEAL product, including but not limited
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the above. The
manufacturer shall not be liable for loss of use of the instrument or other incidental or
consequential damages, expenses, or economic loss, or for any claim or claims for such
damage, expenses or economic loss.

Country laws vary, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from country to
country.

Dispose of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

In order to preserve, protect and improve the quality of environment, protect
human health and utilise natural resources prudently and rationally, the user
should return unserviceable product to relevant facilities in accordance with
statutory regulations. The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates the product needs
to be disposed separately and not as municipal waste.

IDEAL INDUSTRIES (U.K.) LTD. IDEAL INDUSTRIES GMBH
Unit 3, Europa Court Europa Boulevard Gutenbergstraße 10
Westbrook, Warrington, WA5 7TN Cheshire, UK D – 85737 Ismaning, Germany
Tel.: [phone] Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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