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normal use and service for a period of one year from date of purchase, except as hereinafter
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not apply to batteries.
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The Raytek ThermoView Ti30 imager is a state-of-the-art, lightweight, gun-grip
style thermal imaging unit that lets you obtain instant and accurate thermal images
and radiometric readings at a remote distance from your target. Ergonomically
designed for either left or right-handed use, the ThermoView imager captures
thermal images and data with a simple click of the trigger. The unit can store up to
100 images that can then be downloaded to your personal computer where the
images can be stored, evaluated further or added to reports and presentations.
The ThermoView’s docking station allows effortless connection to a host computer,
and offers rapid data downloading and uploading. The docking station also
automatically recharges the (rechargeable) batteries when the unit is not in use.
The companion software application, InsideIR, included with the imager lets you
display, examine, and analyze your images and data to discover qualitative and
quantitative trends associated with the target. InsideIR software allows you to define
maintenance databases based on your specific equipment condition, monitoring, and
asset management needs.
The ThermoView imager contains 100 image storage locations that can also be
predefined with unique equipment data and parameters. Notes and comments can
also be included for the technician performing the given maintenance routine.
Maintenance reports and follow-up actions can be created quickly and accurately
using information carried over from image files. Reports can be easily printed or sent
electronically.
Using the ThermoView imager’s structured database, maintenance professionals can
ensure consistent, repeatable measurements over time. They can efficiently and
accurately communicate with co-workers, management, equipment manufacturers,
and service providers by incorporating thermal images in emails and reports. In
addition, customers can easily create permanent inspection records indicating
temperature behavior before and after repairs, and monitor thermal trends over long
periods.
We are confident the ThermoView Ti30 imager is both an easy-to-use, yet powerful,
thermal imaging tool on the market today. We know you will find it a valuable and
indispensable tool for your workplace and for your professional growth.
Docking station with Universal Power Adapter and USB Connection •
Hardshell Carry Case • USB Computer Cable • Rechargeable and
Non-rechargeable Battery Packs (batteries not included) • Multi
Language Thermography Training Presentation (CD ROM) • Carrying
Pouch • Wrist Strap • Quick Reference Card
The battery compartment is located in the handle of the unit.
The unit is shipped with an empty battery pack for non-rechargeable batteries installed in the
battery compartment.
Battery Lock Tab
Remove the empty battery pack from the battery compartment.
The battery pack can be removed by sliding the lock tab towards the trigger.
Move the lock tab in this direction
Once the lock is released, the battery pack will slide down. Tilt the top of the unit up to slide
the battery pack out.
Battery pack slides out
(AA batteries not included)
At this point, you have two options: insert six new AA batteries into the empty nonrechargeable batteries pack or replace it with the supplied rechargeable battery pack. You will
notice the difference between the two battery packs as shown in Figure 2 below:
Non-rechargeable battery pack
(batteries not included)
Figure 2. Battery Packs
To replace the battery pack just slide it back in, making sure the plastic tab lock is in the
unlocked position (to the right of the pack). Use the rails on battery pack as guides. Once it
is inserted, slide the lock tab back into the locked position as shown below in Figure 3.
Connect the docking station to a power
outlet using the supplied universal
power adapter. Be sure to use the plug
adapter that fits your local electrical
standards. Connect the power jack of
the power adaptor to the DC power
inlet located on the docking station.
DC Power inlet
Docking Station
USB cable
Normal Charge Cycle
x With the ThermoView unit powered off, place it on the docking station.
x Do not connect the USB cable to the computer at this point.
x The red LED (on the left) will flash several times as the circuit senses a rechargeable
battery pack and determines its state of charge.
Note:
The remaining points assume that the imager contains a sealed, rechargeable battery pack.
x The red LED turns on continuously to indicate that charging is in progress. This process
x The red LED turns off once the battery pack is fully charged and the green LED (on the
x Momentarily lifting the ThermoView unit from the docking station for about 5 seconds
x The imager may be removed from the docking station before recharging is completed
x An imager containing single-use batteries may safely be placed on the docking station for
If a non-rechargeable battery pack is sensed by the docking station, neither LED
will blink.
can take from a few minutes to more than an hour.
right) turns on continuously.
or longer interrupts the charging process. The green light will come on and no further
charging will occur. Press the Restart / Sync button between the LEDs to resume
charging. Pressing the button if the batteries are completely charged will have no effect.
without harm. However, the imager may not be fully charged and its operating time may
be reduced accordingly.
storage or image transfer. In fact, we recommend the imager always be placed on the
docking station when not in use.
A charge cycle takes a rechargeable battery pack from whatever level of charge it presently
has and brings it to a fully charged condition. The charger will not over-charge a battery pack
no matter how many times the button is pushed.
RED
ght
li
Restart / Sync button
Figure 4. Docking Station LED Indicators
Note:
Once the batteries are charged, you are ready to begin taking thermal images and
temperature measurements. Take a moment now to read the next section and become
acquainted with the basic features and controls of the imager.
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You may download stored images from the ThermoView imager to a personal
computer if the docking station’s USB cable is connected to a computer running
the InsideIR software. Press the Restart / Sync button to transfer stored images to
the computer (see Chapter 3 Downloading and Looking at Images for details).
Pressing the Restart / Sync button also starts the charging cycle.
Your ThermoView imager has settings and capabilities that let you customize its
operation for the task at hand. The following section describes each setting on the
imager.
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Your ThermoView imager comes with a wrist strap, which can be attached by
clipping the metal part of the strap to the small metal bar at the base of the imager
(see Figure 5 below).
Power is switched on or off by opening or closing the lens door. Sliding down the
lens door turns the imager on (see Figure 6 below). Slide the door up to turn off the
imager.
Closed
Off
(Unit
Open
(UnitOn)
)
Figure 6. Powering the ThermoView Imager On and Off
Note:
Important:
The unit is self-protected against excessive levels of infrared radiation and it will
cause the unit to automatically shut down. If that happens, slide the lens door
closed, wait a minute and slide it open again.
Always dock the imager in the docking station when not in use. By doing so,
you will assure the batteries will be always fully charged when using the
rechargeable battery pack. The image will not show thermal images or
respond to controls while it is in the docking station.
Displaying Images
The ThermoView imager performs an initial auto-check each time it is activated and then
immediately shows the Information Screen. The Information Screen displays the
following information about the ThermoView imager unit:
x Unit Serial Number
x Date and Time (configured by the user through the software)
x Tag name is the name of the user-defined folder from which data was uploaded
through the software. Useful tag names are department names or area associated
with the unit. This space is blank until configured by the user.
x Station is the name of the networked computer associated with a specific unit. This
is blank until configured by the user.
x Palette is the type of palette currently selected
x Firmware revisions
x Icons for LCD illumination, palette type, measurement mode and laser status
Figure 7. The Information Screen
Press the MODE button to exit the Information Screen. (Refer to Figure 9, the MODE
button is located center, below the LCD screen.) The ThermoView imager immediately goes
into measurement mode, showing a real time thermal image of what is in front of the lens. A
reticle with a crosshatch at the center of the display shows the temperature spot.
Note:
Do not change any of the settings yet. User configurable parameters will be
explained later in Figure 31.
Take time to experiment with the imager and become familiar with how the thermal image is
updated on the display as you aim the imager at different targets with different thermal
patterns. Notice how images display in varying colors, which are related to the different
target temperatures. The color scale at the bottom of the thermal image shows the minimum
and maximum temperature value in the thermal scene at any moment. These values will
change as you point the imager at other targets, or if the temperatures of the current target
change. The sequence or progression of different colors along the color scale indicates the
distribution of the different temperatures on the thermal scene. Notice how the colors along
the beginning of the color scale represent lower temperatures and colors along the end of
the color scale represent higher temperatures.
Target Temperature
Emissivity value
Note:
The ThermoView imager settings can be customized for your particular application. The
following sub-section reviews the settings and controls.
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At this point you probably have noticed that the image freezes briefly from time to
time while an hourglass icon is briefly displayed. This is a normal process that
happens when the unit momentarily shuts down the optical channel to eliminate
offset errors. This is a recalibration sequence that begins immediately after the unit
is turned on. Recalibration occurs at 5 seconds, then 10 seconds, then 20 seconds,
then 30 seconds and then finally at every other minute. It is a good idea to keep the
unit On if you are using it constantly over a period of time to avoid resetting the
recalibration procedure counter.
Three buttons located below the LCD screen allow you to select operation modes and
change parameter values. These buttons are the MODE button, the Up button, and the
Down button. The Up and Down buttons are used mostly to increment and decrement
parameter values. They activate some special functions as well. The MODE button is used
mostly to cycle between the different operations. Details about the function of each button
are discussed later.
Down
button
Up
button
MODE
Figure 9. Keypad Controls
A hinged door on the top surface of the ThermoView imager hides five switches that allow
you to change the basic imager settings. Open the hinged door by lifting it up.
Figure 10. ThermoView Imager Settings Switches (icons not shown)
The illustration below shows the top view of the switch bay without the door. There is an
icon printed near each switch and near each switch position indicating the function of each
switch and switch position. These functions are explained in the next paragraphs.
The laser is only a sighting aid. It is not required to take measurements. The laser is
not coaxial with the infrared channel, thus the laser dot is offset from the center of
the thermal image. The laser dot is not visible in the thermal image.
Avoid directing the laser to people’s eyes. See important safety information
on the warning laser label located on the side of the unit. There are different
laser warning labels for different geographic regions. These are identified
below.
North America
Europe / Latin America
JapaneseChinese
Figure 13. Laser Warning Labels For Different Geographic Regions
Centigrade/Fahrenheit button toggles the displayed temperature data in either
Centigrade or Fahrenheit temperature scales. The factory default is Centigrade.
LCD Backlight Illumination Switch
LCD Backlight Illumination switch provides three backlight illumination levels as
shown below.
OffMediumFull
Full brightness is recommended for indoor use; use Medium brightness to save battery life, and set backlight Off for outdoor applications. The default position is Full brightness.
Palette Switch
ThePalette switch allows the ThermoView imager to display temperature patterns in
three different palettes as indicated below:
xRainbow
xIronbow
xGrayscale
See Selecting the Color Palette on page 42 for more information. The default position is
Rainbow.
Measurement Mode Switch
TheMeasurement mode switch permits the user to change the way thermal
information is presented on the display. Depending on the mode you choose, you will have
all temperature points shown on the thermal image, or you may have just a narrow interval
of temperature points being displayed at a time. The decision of which mode to use depends
on each operator’s needs and limitations.
There are three measurement mode positions associated with this switch:
AutomaticSemi AutomaticManual
In Automatic mode the ThermoView imager automatically adjusts the image to show
the lowest temperature value present in the thermal scene (MIN) and the highest
temperature value in the scene (MAX).
In
(lowest temperature value on the thermal scene) automatically.
InManual mode the user can adjust Gain and Level manually.
See Selecting the Measurement Mode on page 42 for more information. The default position
is automatic mode.
Semi-Automatic mode the ThermoView imager keeps calculating the MIN limit
Gain and Level Thumbwheels
TheLevel Thumbwheel control adjusts the median point of a given temperature
scale.
TheGain Thumbwheel control adjusts the temperature band around the median Level point.
See Gain and Level Thumbwheels on page 45 for more information about these controls.
Focus Wheel
The Focus Wheel is located on the bottom of the imager’s housing in from of the trigger as
shown in Figure 14. Adjust the focus by turning the Focus Wheel with your fingers or
thumb.
See The Importance of Focusing on page 41 for more details.
Trigger
Actuating the trigger freezes an image prior to storage. While in a regular measurement
mode, pull the trigger momentarily, release it, and the thermal image on the display will be
frozen so you can evaluate it for storage. If you don’t want to store it, simply pull the trigger
again and the unit will go back to measurement mode.