Raytek MX6 Operating Manual

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Basic Mode

This chapter is dedicated
to explore the unit and the
software and to get fami­lar with its basic functions.

It helps to get first results
fast and easy.

It explains the software
installation and how to use
the unit with factory defaults.
Please take a bit time and
follow up carefully.

Once you feel trained
enough go to the
“Expert Mode” to find out
what else this unit can do for
you.

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Before Starting

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Requirements

To use the unit and the software you need a
Windows compatible PC with a minimal config­uration:

• 200 Mhz processor (400 Mhz recommended)

• CD/DVD drive

• USB 1.1 - port

• 15 MByte free diskspace on the hard drive

The software works with
Windows

®

98, ME, XP and 2000.

Note! With a fresh set of batteries, the unit can
store photographs for up to 2,000 hours.
However, we recommend that you download
photographs soon after you have taken them.

To avoid the loss of photos you should change
the batteries within two minutes after the unit
has shut down completly.

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Signs and Icons in the Manual

Introduction

We hope that you enjoy using your photographic
infrared thermometer!
It measures the amount of infrared energy emit­ted by a target object, and calculates the
temperature of that object´s surface. In addition,
it takes a photo of the measured spot highlight­ed by a bright laser circle. In a few easy steps
you can create reports that incorporate the
photo of the target and also the temperature,
location, date/time, and a description - all this
can be customized by using the software
delivered with the unit.

Your unit includes:

-A digital camera synchronized with the
temperature measurement

-True Spot laser Sighting

- Nameable locations

- Adjustable emissivity

- High/Low alarm

- Data logger

- ...and a lot more!

Features

Delivery Content

If you see this icon, use the unit to follow the
steps described.

If you see this icon, you should have started
your PC and the companion Software delivered
with your unit.

If you see this icon, the unit is connected
to the PC.

Software descriptions appear in a grey textbox

This icon shows that
you can adjust values
with these buttons on
the unit.

To store these values
press the ENTER but­ton on the unit.

This icon shows that there are additional options
related to the DIP-switch settings.

The unit • Thermocouple Type K probe • Win­dows-based software on CD • USB cable • Two
AA batteries • Manual on CD • Quick start

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Configuration of the PC

Installing the software

Hardware Setup

Connect the unit to the PC via USB.

New hardware will be found. You have to
install three different device drivers - two
for USB ports and one for the USB camera.
A device driver is software needed by your
PC to communicate with the unit. You will
be asked three times to install a driver.

Note! During driver installation, a message

window could appear, indicating that a particu­lar driver is not supported or authorized by
Microsoft. Please ignore this message and con­tinue with the installation.

The Windows Hardware Assistant will guide
you through the installation process. If you are
asked where to look for the drivers, choose
CD-ROM.
In most cases Windows will find the drivers
automatically. It could happen, that Windows
asks for the file STV680u.dll. This file is located
in the drivers folder on the CD.

Software Setup

1. Insert the CD into your CD drive.

2. Double click on setup.exe.

3. Follow the instructions, shown on the
screen.

4. Launch the software.

The software is now ready to use.

Plese read the following information first and
configure language, time, and date if
necessary.

This configuration can be repeated at any time.

Software Language

To choose one of the available languages of the
software, go to “Setup”.

Click on “Language” in the Pull Down menu.

Then make your selection.

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Configure Date and Time

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Configure Date and Time

Set Date and Time of the unit

To get the right date and time stamp in your
picture, proceed with the following steps:

1. Choose “Setup” in the software’s menu bar.

2. Go to “Device Alarm and Display”

3. Look for “Date and Time” and verify that the
correct values are shown (these values
depend on your computer system settings)

4. Enable the checkbox to the right of the val­ues.

5. Click on “OK”.

6. Disconnect the unit from the PC.

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Basic Mode

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Simply turn the lens focus ring depending on
the distance of your target.

How to focus the camera

Between

0.2 m
(8 in) and

0.3 m
(12 in.)
adjust the
lens to the
flower
symbol.

Between

0.5 m (19 in)
and infinity
adjust the
lens to the
mountain
symbol.

This is a simple aid to understanding the
camera’s field of view. The opening angle of the
lens is approximately 40°.
Rotate the cap up to a horizontal position and
look over it, as shown below. The embossed
triangle will show you the approximate width of
the photo.

The view finder guide

Laser ON and OFF

laser ON
symbol

The laser circle shows the
spot size that includes the
measured target. To turn
the laser On or Off, press
the LASER button when
the trigger is pulled.
A laser symbol appears
when the laser is on. The
laser automatically turns
off if you release
the trigger.

CAUTION!

Do not stare into beam!

Avoid indirect exposure via reflective materials!

Laser Warning Label

Basic Mode

40°

Between 0.25 m
(10 in.) and 0.6 m
(23 in.) adjust the
lens in the middle of
both symbols

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Basic Mode

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Basic Mode

1. To switch on the unit, pull the trigger.

2. Press the “Enter” button to activate the

camera while the display is active.

3. First the word “LOG” flashes and then the

camera icon appears.

The unit is ready to use now! It is preset to
take 26 pictures!

4. Pull the trigger and hold it. The laser circle

shows where you are measuring.

5. Aim at the target. Be sure that the laser

circle is inside the target.

6. Gently release the trigger to record the

photo and the temperature. Successful
recording of picture and temperature is indi­cated by two short beeps and a green

shining LED above the display. The next

location will be shown on the display.

Caution:

If you hear a longer beep and the LED
above the display is shining red, look at the
display. If you see “Use Flash!” and a flash
symbol, repeat your last measurement. A
small green LED above the camera icon
signals: “Flash has charged”. The flash will
now fire automatically.

7. For the next measurement repeat points

5 and 6.

8. Once you have taken all your photos,

connect the unit to the PC via USB.

9. Start the software on your PC. After a few
seconds, the data download begins. Click on
“OK” if a message about logger file and unit

configuration incompatibility appears. Click

on “Yes” if you are asked to download all
images

10. See your pictures and data as a thumbnail

collection.

11. If this doesn’t happen automatically, toggle
to this button.

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Basic Mode

Basic Mode

Once you have downloaded all data from the
unit to the PC, save the data as library.lgg file.

To edit a picture, click on it once with the left
mouse button. It will be enlarged.

Now you are able to add discriptions to the
photo or to insert a drawing of the laser circle.
This may be necessary, if the ambient light was
too bright while taking the photo and the laser
circle is hard to see.

Right clicking on the photo will open a menu,
where you can choose what you want to do.

Additional software features

If you choose “Paint circle” the following window
appears.

With the distance slider you could adjust the
size of the laser circle drawing corresponding to
the original size of the real laser circle.

NOTE: This feature will only work properly, if
you have adjusted once the circle drawing
to the camera with the following procedure:

Ta ke a photo - enlarge it in the software - draw
a laser circle - adjust the size with the distance
slider as shown above - adjust the place of the

circle by using “Adj.” and then these sliders.

The drawing will be stored within the photo. The
same happens with the description function.

With the “Copy image” function you can create
a report easily by pasting the photo into a pro­gramme of your choice.

“Print Image” starts the printers dialog of your
standard printer. Now you can print out a single
photo.