Saved images can be viewed in the image gallery.
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THERMAL IMAGING
QUICK START GUIDE
The RIDGID RT-3, RT-5x, RT-7x, and RT-9x handheld thermal
imagers provide best-in-class infrared images for efficient
troubleshooting of thermal systems.
START UP
Charge the battery with the included AC
1
adapter.
Press to turn on the imager. You may
2
hear the unit calibrating the thermal sensor.
ACCESSING THE MENU
The menu allows configuration of emissivity, scale, palette, and
other imager parameters.
Press the OK button to
1
access the menu.
The menu can be
2
navigated by using the
central joystick and
selecting the desired
option.
SUPERRESOLUTION
SuperResolution is a
technology to improve saved
image quality. To use the
function, the camera should be
handheld and the objects to be
imaged should not move.
Open the SuperResolution
1
function.
2
Press OK to activate or disable
the function.
SAVING AN IMAGE
Remove the lens cover and point the imager
1
to the target area.
Press the trigger. The thermal image is
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automatically saved.
Except for model RT-3, a digital camera
3
image is also saved.
DISPLAYING A SAVED IMAGE
Select the “Image Gallery” function from the menu.
1
Select an image to view and analyze.
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WI-FI CONNECTION - USING THE APP
The RIDGID® Models RT-5x, RT-7x and RT-9x Thermal Imagers
includes Wi-Fi technology allowing wireless data transfer to
properly equipped smartphones or tablets running iOS or Android
operating systems.
Download RIDGID Thermal app to your smart-
1
phone or tablet
Press the OK button to access the menu.
2
Move the joystick down and select Configuration.
Then press OK or move the joystick to the right.
3
Move the joystick down and select Connectivity.
Then press OK or move the joystick to the right.
4
Move the joystick down and select Wi-Fi. Then
press OK. Tool Wi-Fi is now on, and a Wi-Fi
5
equipped device can find and pair with
the tool.
Settings verify connected device Browse/import images from your camera
In the Wi-Fi settings of your device, select
desired RIDGID tool. Refer to your device
6
instructions for specific information
on how to connect via Wi-Fi. Once
connected, the Wi-Fi icon appears on
screen.
After the initial pairing, most devices
will automatically connect when Wi-Fi
7
is active and in range.
The thermal imager should be less than
33 ft. (10 m) from the device to be detected.
Follow the app instructions for proper use.
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Image Detail
screen allows
for color palette
changes, pinpoint
temperature, zoom,
high & low temperature
and photo mode
RIDGID Thermal’s
main screen displays
images by project.
Import new images by
tapping the download
button.
iOS is registered trademark of Apple Inc.
Android and the Android logo are trademarks of Google Inc.
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