RIDGID RT-5X, RT-3, RT-7X, RT-9X User manual

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Thermal Imagers Manual
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Table of Contents
Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ...................................................................................1
Safety Symbols ..................................................................................................................................2
General Safety Rules
Work Area Safety ............................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..............................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ...............................................................................................................................2
Equipment Use and Care................................................................................................................2
Service ............................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Thermal Imager Safety....................................................................................................................3
Battery Safety..................................................................................................................................3
RIDGID Contact Information .............................................................................................................4
Description .........................................................................................................................................4
Controls...........................................................................................................................................4
Screen.............................................................................................................................................5
Specifications.....................................................................................................................................6
Standard Equipment .......................................................................................................................6
Installing The Lanyard .....................................................................................................................7
Powering the Unit ...............................................................................................................................7
Changing/Installing Battery .............................................................................................................7
Charging Battery .............................................................................................................................7
Pre-Operation Inspection ..................................................................................................................8
Set-Up And Operation Instructions ..................................................................................................8
Initial Start-Up
Turning ON And OFF ......................................................................................................................8
Menu ...............................................................................................................................................8
Quick Select Button.........................................................................................................................9
Measurements
Saving An Image.............................................................................................................................9
Setting Measuring Functions.........................................................................................................10
Image Gallery................................................................................................................................10
Setting The Scale ..........................................................................................................................11
Setting ScaleAssist........................................................................................................................11
Setting Emissivity And Reflected Temperature Coefficient (RTC)..................................................12
Selecting Color Palette ..................................................................................................................13
Setting Image Type........................................................................................................................13
Activating/Disabling The Zoom (RT-9x Only).................................................................................13
Activating The Differential Temperature.........................................................................................13
Activating/Disabling The Min/Max On Area Function.....................................................................14
Configuration.................................................................................................................................14
SuperResolution............................................................................................................................14
Save JPEG....................................................................................................................................15
Connectivity......................................................................................................................................15
Wi-Fi Connection - Using The App ................................................................................................15
USB Connections..........................................................................................................................15
Updating Thermal Imager Firmware..............................................................................................15
Ambient/Electrical Conditions .......................................................................................................15
Information ....................................................................................................................................16
Reset Options................................................................................................................................16
Storage..............................................................................................................................................16
Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................16
Reset Options................................................................................................................................17
Calibration .....................................................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................17
Service And Repair .......................................................................................................................17
Optional Equipment .........................................................................................................................17
Disposal ............................................................................................................................................17
Battery Disposal ............................................................................................................................17
Approval And Certification .............................................................................................................18
Lifetime Warranty...............................................................................................................Back Cover
*Original Instructions - English
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Thermal Imagers
WARNI N G!
Read this Operator’s Man ual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious person al injury.
Thermal Imagers
Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate.
Serial No.
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Safety Symbols
In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to com­municate important safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.
This symbol means read the operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment. The operator’s manual contains important information on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.
This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling or using this equipment to reduce the risk of eye injury.
This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.
General Safety Rules
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instruc­tions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE!
Work Area Safety
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate equipment in explosive at-
mospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. E quip -
ment can create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and by-standers a way while operating equipment. Distrac tions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
• Avoid body contact with earthed or ground ed surfaces such as pipes, radia­tors, ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electrical shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
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• Do not expose equipment to rain or wet conditions. Water en tering equipment will in-
crease the risk of electrical shock.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating equip ­ment. Do not use equipment while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alco­hol or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating equipment may result in seri­ous personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Al - ways wear eye protection. Protective equip­ment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal in­juries.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better con­trol of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Equipment Use and Care
• Do not force equipment. Use the correct equipment for your application. The cor-
rect equipment will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use equipment if the switch does not turn it ON and OFF. Any tool that cannot
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be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Remove the battery pack from the equip-
ment before making any adjustments, chang ing accessories, or storing. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of injury.
• Store idle equipment out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfa­miliar with the equipment or these instruc­tions to operate the equipment. Equipment
can be dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain equipment. Check for missing parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the equipment’s operation. If dam­aged, have the equipment repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly main­tained equipment.
• Use the equipment in accordance with
these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be per­formed. Use of the equipment for operations
different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
• Use only accessories that are recom-
mended by the manufacturer for your equip ment. Accessories that may be suitable
for one piece of equipment may become haz­ardous when used with other equipment.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unex­pected situations.
Service
• Have your equipment serviced by a qual i ­fied repair person using on ly identical re­placement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the tool is maintained.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety in­formation that is specific to this inspection tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the RIDGID
®
Thermal Imagers to re-
duce the risk of electrical shock or serious personal injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE!
Keep this manual with the tool for use by the operator.
Thermal Imager Safety
• Do not use the thermal imagers as a con­trol device. Only use as a measuring device.
This will reduce the risk of damage or injury in case of low battery, malfunction or false measurement.
• Take appropriate precautions when work-
ing near electrical, moving or hot parts.
Close contact may cause electrical shock, entanglement, burns and other serious injury. Protective equipment may be required.
• Do not use this device for personal in- spection or medical use in any way. This is not a medical device. This could cause per­sonal injury.
• Do not operate the equipment if operator
or device is standing in water. Do not ex­pose the equipment to water or rain. This
increases the risk of electrical shock.
• Do not open or disassemble the thermal Imager or battery. There are no user serv­iceable parts. Have repairs performed only at authorized locations. Opening or disassem­bling the thermal imager or batteries may cause electrical shock or personal injury.
• Do not use thermal imager or battery if ei-
ther has been dropped, modified or dam­aged in any way. Modified or damaged
thermal imager or battery increases the risk of electrical shock.
• Do not probe thermal imager or battery terminals with conductive objects. Short­ing of terminals may cause sparks, burns or electrical shock.
Battery Safety
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge or store the battery pack out­side the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging or storing improperly
or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of battery leakage, electrical shock or fire.
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• Use appropriate Thermal Imager and Bat­tery combinations. See batteries listed in
the Optional Equipment section for use with the thermal imager. Using equipment and bat­teries that are not rated for use together can cause the battery to burst, fire or personal in­jury.
• Avoid contact with battery fluids. Fluids may cause burns or skin irritation. Thoroughly rinse with water in case of accidental contact with fluid. Consult doctor if fluid comes into contact with eyes.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a con­nection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Do not burn battery or expose to high temperatures. High temperatures can cause the battery to explode.
• Properly dispose of batteries. Do not burn. When disposing, place tape over battery ter­minals to prevent shorting. Batteries are Li-Ion and should be recycled. Follow all appli cable
Controls
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local regulations for disposal of batteries. Refer to Disposal section.
RIDGID Contact Information
If you have any question concerning this
®
RIDGID
product: – Contact your local RIDGID distributor. – Visit RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID
contact point.
– Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service De -
partment at rtctechservices@emer son.com, or in the U.S. and Canada call (800) 519-
3456.
Description
The RIDGID®Models RT-3, RT-5x, RT-7x and RT-9x Thermal Imagers are handheld equipment which detect infrared radiation and provide im­ages for contactless determination of surface temperature distribution.
Thermal images reveal different temperatures as different colors.
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No. Control/Parts Icons Description
1 Display — Displays infrared and real images, menu and functions. 2 USB Port Cover — Contains micro USB interface for power supply and connection to the computer. 3 Power/Escape Key Esc Power Key - Switch camera ON and OFF./Escape Key - Cancels action.
4 OK Key/Joystick OK
5 Quick Select Button Opens the function assigned to the quick select button.
6 Infrared Camera Lens — Takes infrared images. 7 Digital Camera Lens — Takes real images (RT-5x, RT-7x and RT-9x only). 8 Trigger — Saves the displayed image. 9 Battery Compartment — Holds the rechargeable battery. 10 Serial Number — Serial Number.
Figure 1 – Thermal Imager
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OK Key - Open menu, select function, confirm setting./Joystick - Navigate within the
menu, highlight function, select color palette.
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Screen
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No. Screen Element Description
1 Status Bar In the status bar, information may be displayed depending on the setting. 2 • : Battery operation, capacity 75-100%
• : Battery operation, capacity 50-75% Battery Capacity/ • : Battery operation, capacity 25-50%
Charge Status
• : Battery operation, capacity 10-25%
• : Battery operation, capacity 0-10%
• : Mains operation, battery is charging. 3 Image Display Infrared image or real image display. 4 °C or °F Temperature units.
• Grey characters: measuring range. 5 Scale
6 A, M or S A - automatic scale adjustment. M - manual scale adjustment. S - ScaleAssist is enabled.
• White characters: temperature margin of the image displayed, showing the mini mum/ max ­i mum reading (with automatic scale adjustment) or the selected minimum/maximum dis­play value (with manual scale adjustment).
7 E ... Emissivity setting. 8
Point that temperature on screen is being measured. Round center indicates IFOV warner
Cursor
OFF, Square center indicates IFOV warner ON.
9 Quick Select Button Function Displays the chosen Quick select function.
Figure 2 – Thermal Imager Screen
Icon Menu Item Function
Image Gallery Opens an overview of saved images.
Scale (This function is only available
if the Image type is set to infrared)
Emissivity (This function is only available
if the Image type is set to infrared)
Set scale limits.
Set emissivity (E) and reflected temperature (RTC).
Palette Toggles the palette selection.
Adjustment (This function is only available Manual calibration. The camera automatically calibrates approximately every available if the Image type is set to infrared) 60 seconds. If desired, manual calibration can be carried out at any time.
Image Type Alternately switches the image display between infrared and real image.
Zoom (RT-9x only) Enlarges the image section (2x, 3x, 4x).
Figure 3 – Quick Select Button Icons
Other Icons (Appear in Status Bar)
Icon Function
Wi-Fi icons
App is connected.
No connection to the App.
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Specifications
Parameter RT-3 RT-5x RT-7x RT-9x
Measuring -4 to 536°F -22 to 1202°F -22 to 1202°F -22 to 1202°F
Range (-20 to 280°C) (-30 to 650°C) (-30 to 650°C) (-30 to 650°C)
-22 to -8°F (-30 to -21°C) Measuring Range ± 5.4°F (± 3°C)
• Single point • Single point • Single point • IFOV warner
• Cold spot • Cold spot • Cold spot • E-Assist Measurement • Hot spot • Hot spot • Hot spot • Ambient Temperature, Functions • Differential temperature • Differential temperature • Differential temperature Ambient Humidity and
• Scale Assist • Scale Assist • Scale Assist Electrical information can
• IFOV warner • IFOV warner be entered manually
• E-Assist for future reference Display
Options • Real image Infrared 160 x 120 pixels, 160 x 120 pixels, 240 x 180 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels,
Resolution 3.4 mrads 3.4 mrads 2.6 mrads 2.3 mrads
Super Resolution 320 x 240 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels, 480 x 360 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels,
Optional Feature 2.1 mrad 2.1 mrad 1.6 mrad 1.3 mrads
Thermal Sensitivity (NETD)
Field of View (FOV)
/Min. Focusing 31° x 23° / <0.5 m 31° x 23° / <0.5 m 35° x 26° / <0.5 m 42° x 30° / <0.5 m Distance
Spectral Range 7.5 - 14 μm Focus Fixed Focus
Digital zoom — — — 2x, 3x, 4x
Visual Image Size/
Min. Focusing — 3.1 MP / 0.5 m 3.1 MP / 0.5 m 3.1 MP / 0.5 m
Distance
Display 8.9 cm (3.5") TFT 4 options: 10 options:
• Iron • Iron • Inverted grey
• Rainbow HC • Rainbow HC • High temp
Color Palettes • Cold-hot • Cold-hot • Humidity
• Grey • Grey • Rainbow
• Blue/red
• Sepia
• jpg
File format • bmt
• Option of exporting in, .bmt, .jpg, .png, .csv and .xls Internal Mass
Storage
• USB 2.0 micro B Battery Type Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery 2500 mAh / 3.7 V Operating Time 4.0 h @ 20 °C Operating Temp. 5 to 122 °F (-15 to 50 °C)
Storage Temp. -22 to 140 °F (-30 to 60 °C) Humidity 20 - 80 %RH, Not Condensing Protection Class IP 54 Weight (w/Battery) 1.12 lbs. (0.51 kg)
Dimensions 8.6" x 3.78" x 3.74" (219 x 96 x 95 mm)
± 2 °C / ± 2% (Whichever is greater)
Accuracy
• Infrared image
• Wi-Fi
Interface
• Infrared image
<120 mK <100 mK <90 mK <60 mK
• USB 2.0 micro B
2.8 GB
Standard Equipment
The RT-3, RT-5x, RT-7x and RT-9x Thermal Imagers comes with the following items:
• Carry Case
• Li-Ion Battery
• Lanyard
• USB Cable
• Operator’s Manual
• E-Assist Emissivity Decals (not with RT-3)
• AC Adapter
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NOTICE
This equipment is used to make tem­perature measurements. Incorrect set up and use or improper application may result in incor­rect or inaccurate measurements. Selection of appropriate measurement methods for the con­ditions is the responsibility of the user.
Installing the Lanyard
Figure 4 – Installing the lanyard
Powering the Unit
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury during use, follow these procedures for proper assembly.
Power is supplied via replaceable rechargeable battery or the provided USB cable and AC adap ­ter (battery must be inserted).
The thermal imager is equipped with a buffer bat­tery to maintain system data during power inter­ruption (such as when the rechargeable battery is removed changed).
Changing/Installing Battery
1. Switch unit OFF and remove any connec­tions.
2. Slide the battery compartment cover down to remove (Figure 5A).
3. Push the battery to release and remove (Fig- ure 5B).
4. Insert the new battery and slide upwards until it clicks into place (Figure 5C).
5. Close the battery compartment (Figure 5D).
A
Click
C
Figure 5 – Installing the Battery
Charging Battery
A new battery should be charged for 3 hours min­imum before first use. If the battery has been completely drained, the charging time is approx. 5 hours.
1. Open the USB port cover.
2. Connect the USB cable to the thermal im­ager USB Interface (Figure 6).
3. If using the AC Adapter, insert the USB cable into the AC adapter.
4. With dry hands, either
• Insert the AC adapter into an appropriate electrical outlet.
• Insert the USB cable into a powered USB Port.
The battery will begin charging automati-
cally.
B
D
Figure 6 – Charging the Battery
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Pre-Operation Inspection
WARNING
Daily before use, inspect your Thermal Imager and correct any problems to re­duce the risk of serious injury from elec­tric shock and other causes, and prevent equipment damage.
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Remove the battery and inspect for signs of damage. Replace if necessary. Do not use if the battery is damaged.
3. Clean the equipment. See Maintenance In­structions. This aids inspection and helps prevent the tool from slipping from your grip.
4. Inspect the locator for the following:
• Proper assembly, maintenance and com ­pleteness.
• Any broken, worn or missing parts.
• Inspect the camera lens for condensation. To avoid damaging the unit, do not use the camera if condensation forms inside the lens. Let the water evaporate before using.
• Presence and readability of the product and battery labels (Figure 1).
• Any other condition which may prevent safe and normal operation.
If any problems are found, do not use the
thermal imager until the problems have been repaired.
5. Inspect and maintain any other equipment being used per its instructions to make sure it is functioning properly.
Set-Up And Operation Instructions
WARNING
Do not use the thermal imager as control device. Only use as a measuring device.
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This will reduce the risk of damage or in­jury in case of low battery, malfunction or false measurement.
Follow set up and operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury or incorrect meas­urements and to prevent tool damage.
1. Confirm have appropriate work area (See General Safety Rules). Operate in clear,
level, stable, dry location.Do not use the thermal imager while standing in water.
2. Determine the correct equipment for the ap­plication, see Description and Specifica- tions sections.
3. Make sure all equipment has been in­spected and set up as directed in their in­structions.
Initial Start-Up
Turning ON And OFF
1. Turning ON: Remove the protective cap from the unit lens. Press the Power Escape Key ( ). The thermal imager turns ON and the start screen appears on the display. The ther­mal imager starts a warm up period that lasts 10 minutes. During the warm up and equal­ization period, the accuracy tolerance of the thermal imager is greater than specification.
During the warm up period and approxi-
mately every 60 seconds during use, the thermal imager automatically re-calibrates to guarantee measuring accuracy. This is indi­cated by an audible "click" and the screen image briefly freezing.
When the thermal imager is on, an image is
displayed on the screen. When turning unit on for the first time, go to the “Configuration Settings” to set language, time/date and tem­perature units, if needed
2. Turning OFF: Press and hold down the Power/Escape Key ( ) until the progress bar on screen is complete. The display goes OFF and the camera is switched OFF.
Menu
Press OK key to open the menu. Move the Joy­stick up/down to highlight a function (red border) (Figure 6). Press OK key to select the func tion. Move the joystick to right to open the submenu (marked with >). Press OK key to select the func­tion.
To return to the main menu, move the joystick to
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the left or move the joystick to the menu bar and press OK key.
Figure 7 – Menu Functions
Quick Select Button
The user can assign certain functions to the quick select button, to call up at the touch of a button. See Figure 3 for available functions.
1. Move the joystick to the right. The Configure key selection menu appears. The activated function is marked with a dot (●).
Figure 8 – Assigning Quick Select Function
2. Move the joystick up/down until the red box appears around the required menu item. Press OK key. The quick select button is as­signed to the selected menu item. The icon for the selected function is displayed bottom right.
3. Press the Quick Select Button ( ). The function assigned to the quick select button is carried out.
Measurements
NOTICE
fire, furnaces) may damage the Detector. To pre­vent damage to the thermal imager, do not point directly at the sun or other intense light sources. Do not point at objects with temperatures outside the measuring range of the tool, see specifica­tions.
NOTICE
temperature measurements depends on the spe­cific settings of the tool. Emissivity and Reflected Temperature settings can significantly affect ac­curacy. If using the Automatic Scaling function, the color assigned to a temperature is continu­ously changing, and color should not be used to compare temperatures. Use a fixed scale if color will be used to compare temperature.
These conditions can significantly affect the ac­curacy of measurements with thermal imagers:
• Emissivity and reflected temperature settings.
• When performing building thermography (in-
• Weather conditions that can create large
• The thermal imager requires a warm up and
• Distance to surface. The surface must be rec-
It is the operator’s duty to evaluate these condi­tions to assess the effect of the condition and quality of the measurements.
Saving An Image
1. Focus on the area for which image is to be
2. Press Trigger. The image is automatically
Regardless of the image type set, an in-
High thermal radiation (e.g. due to sun,
The accuracy of the thermal imager
vestigating heat moving through the building shell), a greater difference between inside and outside temperature (ideal: ≥ 15°C/≥ 27°F) improves accuracy.
changes in temperature (Such as intense sunlight heating a surface, winds or rain that can significantly cool a surface).
equalization period of up to 10 minutes after being turned on to maximize accuracy.
ognizable and clear, and larger than the IFOV warner cursor.
taken.
saved.
frared image is saved with an attached real image (except RT-3).
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Figure 9 – Saving an Image
3. If a higher resolution is required, in the menu
under Configuration, select SuperResolu­tion.
Image Gallery
Saved images can be displayed, analyzed or deleted. The Image Gallery is not available when Wi-Fi is enabled.
File Names
Setting Measuring Functions
1. Open the Measurement submenu. The sub­menu with the measurement functions opens.
Pixel Mark:
Single point measurement: the temperature
measuring point in the center of the image is marked with white crosshairs and the value is displayed.
Min/Max On Area (RT-9x Only): Min/max on area: the minimum, maximum
and mean values for a selected area are displayed.
Cold spot, Hot spot: the lowest or highest
temperature measuring point within the range selection is marked with blue or red crosshairs and the value is displayed.
Measuring Range: choose between two
temperature ranges. (RT-3 single tempera­ture range only).
Differential Temperature: identifies the dif-
ference between two temperatures.
External Measurement Values: select Hu-
midity, Current, Voltage, Solar, Power, None.
IFOV: When on, the IFOV warner shows a
square center on the cursor that indicates the smallest surface that can be used for measuring temperature.
Zoom: enlarges the image section (2x, 3x,
4x), for RT-9x only.
2. Move the joystick up/down to select the re­quired function and then press OK.
Figure 10 – Image Gallery
Designation Explanation
IR Infrared image with attached real image 000000 Consecutive number SR Images captured with SuperResolution
File names can be changed by connecting the thermal imager to computer and saving the file to a new location on the computer.
Displaying A Saved Image
Saved images can be viewed and analyzed in the image gallery.
When SuperResolution is enabled, 2 images are saved in the image gallery (an IR image, and a real image). The high-resolution SuperResolution image is saved in the background. In the status bar, the number of SuperResolution images to be saved is displayed. A maximum five (5) Super­Resolution images can be processed simultane­ously.
1. Select the Image gallery function. All saved
images are displayed in the form of an in­frared preview.
2. Move joystick to select an image.
3. Press OK to open the selected image. The image is displayed.
Analyzing An Image
If an image is saved with SuperResolution, the image gallery contains an (IR) image and a high­resolution real image (SR). The images show the
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same image section. They can be displayed and analyzed in the image gallery.
The measurement functions Single point meas­urement, Hot spot, Cold spot, Min/Max on Area and Differential temperature can be used to ana­lyze saved images.
Deleting An Image
1. Select the Image gallery function. All saved images are displayed in the form of an infrared preview.
2. Move joystick to select an image.
3. Press quick select button ( ).
4. Delete image? Message appears on screen.
Figure 11 – Deleting an Image
5. Press OK to delete the image.
Setting The Scale
The active scaling mode is displayed bottom right: A - automatic scaling, M - manual scaling and S
- ScaleAssist.
Automatic scaling continuously adjusts the scale to the readings presented, and the color assigned to a temperature value changes.
Manual scaling defines fixed limit values, and the color assigned to a temperature value is fixed (im­portant for visual image comparisons).
ScaleAssist, is a standardized scale set based on the inside and outside temperature.
Scaling influences the way the infrared image is shown on the display but does not affect the recorded measuring values.
Setting Automatic Scaling
1. Select the Scale function and press OK.
2. Move the joystick up or down until Auto is se­lected and then press OK. Automatic scaling is activated. A is displayed bottom right.
Setting Manual Scaling
The lower limit value, the temperature range (upper and lower limit value simultaneously) and the upper limit value can be set.
1. Select the Scale function and press OK.
2. Move the joystick up/down until Manual is se­lected.
3. Move the joystick to the right, select Min. Temp. (lower limit value). Move the joystick up/down to set the value.
4. Move the joystick to the right, select Max. Temp. (upper limit value). Move the joystick up/down to set the value.
5. Press OK. Manual scaling is activated. M is displayed bottom right.
Setting ScaleAssist
The ScaleAssist function calculates a display-neu­tral scale depending on the inside and outside temperature. This is useful in identifying leak paths in buildings. Ideally there should be a difference of at least ≥ 10°C/≥ 18°F (ideal: ≥ 15°C/≥ 27°F).
1. Select the Scale function. Press OK.
2. In the mode menu, move the joystick up/down until ScaleAssist is selected.
3. Move the joystick to the right, select Indoor temperature. Move the joystick up/down to set the value.
4. Move the joystick to the right, select Outdoor temperature. Move the joystick up/down to set the value.
5. Move the joystick to the left, back to the mode menu.
6. Press Ok to activate ScaleAssist. S is dis­played bottom right.
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Setting Emissivity And Reflected Temperature Coefficient (RTC)
Emissivity
Emissivity is a term use to describe energy emit­ting characteristics of materials and has a value ranging from 0 to 1. Emissivity values approaching zero are typical for things with a high reflectivity, like a mirror. Low reflectivity materials (such as items painted flat black) have emissivity values approaching 1. Emissivity is material-specific and must be adjusted for correct measurement re­sults. Improper emissivity values can cause sig­nificant temperature errors.
Non-metals (paper, ceramic, gypsum, wood, paints and coatings), plastics and food typically have high emissivity, which means that the sur­face temperature can be easily measured using infrared.
Because of their low or non-uniform emissivity, bright metals and metal oxides only have limited suitability for infrared measurement. Highly inac­curate measurements should be expected. A remedy for this is coatings that increase emissiv­ity, e.g. paint or emission adhesive, which must be applied to the object to be measured.
Alternately, the RT-5x, RT-7x and RT-9x thermal imagers are equipped with ε-Assist, a feature that will determine the emissivity using the ε-marker affixed to the target surface.
The following tables gives the standard prepro­grammed materials and emissivity and typical emissivity of common materials for use as a guideline in setting emissivity.
Standard Preprogrammed Materials
Material (material temperature) Emissivity
Aluminum, bright rolled (170°C) 0.04 Cotton (20°C) 0.77 Concrete (25°C) 0.93
Ice, smooth (0°C) 0.97 Iron, emery-ground (20°C) 0.24
Iron with casting skin (100°C) 0.80
Iron with rolling skin (20°C) 0.77
Gypsum (20°C) 0.90 Glass (90°C) 0.94 Rubber, hard (23°C) 0.94
Rubber, soft grey (23°C) 0.89
Wood (70°C) 0.94
Cork (20°C) 0.70
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Other Common Materials
Material (material temperature) Emissivity
Radiator, black anodized (50°C) 0.98 Copper, slightly tarnished (20°C) 0.04 Copper, oxidized (130°C) 0.76
Plastics: PE, PP, PVC (20°C) 0.94
Brass, oxidized (200°C) 0.61
Paper (20°C) 0.97 Porcelain (20°C) 0.92 Flat Black paint (80°C) 0.97 Steel, heat-treated surface (200°C) 0.52
Steel, oxidized (200°C) 0.79
Clay, burnt (70°C) 0.91 Transformer paint (70°C) 0.94
Brick, mortar, plaster (20°C) 0.93
Selecting/Setting The Emissivity
1. Select the Emissivity function.
2. Move the joystick up/down to select the de­sired material (with permanently set emissiv­ity) and then press OK.
3. Move the joystick up/down until User defined is selected. Move the joystick to the right until desired emissivity value is selected. Manually set value and press OK.
Reflected Temperature Coefficient (RTC) Information:
The Reflected Temperature Coefficient (RTC) is calculated based on the Reflected Temperature. In most cases, the reflected temperature is iden­tical to the ambient air temperature. Only when objects with strong emissions at much lower tem­peratures (such as cloudless skies during outdoor readings) or much higher temperatures (such as ovens or machines) are in proximity to the object being measured should the radiation temperature of these sources be determined and used. The reflected temperature has little effect on objects with high emissivity.
Reflected temperature can be determined by:
1. Use a 12" x 12" (300 mm x 300 mm) minimum sheet of aluminum foil. Crumple up the alu­minum foil.
2. Uncrumple the aluminum foil. Attach the foil to cardboard the same size.
3. Place the foil directly in front of the surface that you want to measure the temperature of, foil side out.
4. Set the thermal imager emissivity to 1.0.
5. Use the thermal imager to measure the temperature of the middle of the foil. Use
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this as the Reflected Temperature entered into the thermal imager.
6. Remove the foil from in front of the surface to be measured. Enter an appropriate emissivity for the surface to the be measured and take temperature measurement.
Setting The RTC
1. Select the Emissivity function.
2. Move the joystick to the right until RTC is se­lected. Manually set desired value and press OK.
Setting ε-Assist ε-markers and the ε-Assist function of the Ther-
mal Imager can be used to automatically set the emissivity and RTC. RTC can always be set. Emissivity can only be automatically set if the sur­face temperature is more than 2°C different than the reflected temperature. ε-markers can be used on surfaces that have a consistent temperature of less than 176°F (80°C) and a minimum size of at least 4.75" x 4" (12 cm x 10 cm). Do not reuse ε- markers.
1. Affix ε-marker to the center of the surface and allow ε-marker and object temperature to equalize for at least 30 seconds.
2. Select the Emissivity function.
3. Move the joystick to the right until ε-Assist is selected and press OK. The screen will change to the real image. A white box will ap­pear on the real image. Place the box around the ε-marker(see Figure 12). Thermal imager should be 20" to 28" (0.5 to 0.7 m) away from the ε-marker, and at a 10-30 degree angle.
reflected temperature. If emissivity cannot be read, you will be prompted to manually enter an emissivity.
5. Press OK key to accept the displayed values.
Selecting Color Palette
A variety of color palettes are supplied to meet personal preferences. Palettes with greater color variation may be beneficial when there are larger temperature differences to better visualize the temperatures.
This function is only available if the Image type is set to infrared image.
1. Select the Palette function.
2. Move the joystick up/down to select the re­quired color palette and then press OK.
Setting Image Type
The display can be switched between infrared image and real image (digital camera). Model RT­3 do not have real image function, it has only in­frared image type.
1. Select the Image type function.
2. Move the joystick up or down and choose be­tween infrared image or real image view.
3. Press OK key to confirm the selection.
Activating/Disabling The Zoom (RT-9x only)
1. Move the joystick to the right and open the soft key menu (quick select button).
2. Move the joystick down and select Zoom. Then press OK.
3. Press quick select button ( ) to set the Zoom.
Figure 12 – Using ε-markers
4. The thermal imager will automatically read the ε-marker and populate the emissivity and the
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Activating The Differential Temperature
Differential temperature enables the temperatures between two measuring points to be calculated and shown in the status bar.
1. Open Menu.
2. Move the joystick down and select Measure­ment. Then press OK or move the joystick to the right.
3. Move the joystick down and select Differential temperature. Then press OK. The Differential Temperature menu will appear. The menu will
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not be seen when measurements are being made but pressing any key will bring the menu back up.
4. Move the joystick down/up and select which differential temperature is to be calculated (Point-Point, Point-Value, Point-RTC). Then press OK.
5. Point-Point Selection:
a. Move the joystick to the right, select meas-
uring point 1 and press OK. Move the measuring point to the live image using the joystick and press OK.
b. Move the joystick to the right, select meas-
uring point 2 and press OK. Move the measuring point to the live image using the joystick and press OK.
6. Point-Value Selection:
a. Move the joystick to the right and select
measuring point 1 and press OK. Move the measuring point in the image using the joy­stick and press OK.
b. Move the joystick to the right and set the
value manually.
7. Point-RTC Selection: a. Move the joystick to the right and select
measuring point 1 and press OK. Move the measuring point in the image using the joy­stick and press OK.
b. Move the joystick to the right and set the
value manually.
8. End measurement: Move the joystick to the right, press End.
Activating/Disabling The Min/Max On Area Function
1. Open Menu.
2. Move the joystick down and select Measure­ment. Then press OK or move the joystick to the right.
3. Move the joystick down and select Min/Max on Area. Then press OK or move the joystick to the right.
4. Select Min/Max on Area and press OK to ac­tivate or disable the function.
a. Select Hot spot/Cold spot and press OK to
activate or disable the function.
b. Select Hide all and press OK to disable all
functions for the measuring range.
Configuration
Country Settings
The user interface language can be set.
1. Select the Country settings function.
2. Move the joystick up/down to select the de­sired language and then press OK.
Set Time/Date
The time and date format are set automatically based on the selected user interface language.
1. Select the Set time/date function.
2. Move the joystick to the right/left to select the desired setting option.
3. Move the joystick up/down to set the value.
4. After setting all values, press OK.
Power-Save Options
The illumination intensity of the display can be set. A lower intensity increases the battery life. The time until automatic switch-off can be set.
1. Select the Power-save options function.
2. Move the joystick up/down to select the de­sired intensity level and then press OK.
SuperResolution
SuperResolution is a technology to improve image quality. Each time a SuperResolution image is recorded, a sequence of images is saved and used to calculate an image with four times more resolution. The geometric resolution (IFOV) is improved by a factor of 1.6. SuperReso­lution images take longer to process, which will be indicated in the status bar. Up to five Super­Resolution images can be processed at one time.
To use the function, the camera should be hand­held and the objects to be imaged should not move.
1. Open the SuperResolution function.
2. Press OK to activate or disable the function.
Full Screen Mode
1. Select the Full screen mode function.
2. When Full Screen Mode is activated, the scale and icon for the quick select button are hidden. When a key is pressed, these elements are displayed briefly.
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Save JPEG
Infrared images are saved in BMT (image with all temperature data) format. BMT format images can only be accessed with special software (see Connectivity Section). The image can also be saved in JPEG format (without temperature data) at the same time. The image content corre­sponds to the infrared image shown on the dis­play, including scale display and image marks for the selected measuring functions. The JPEG file is saved under the same file name as the asso­ciated BMT file and can be opened without spe­cial software.
1. Open the Save JPEG function and press OK.
2. Move the joystick up/down until ON/OFF is selected and press OK.
3. Add a date/time stamp to a JPEG file, if re­quired. Turn function ON/OFF for this.
Connectivity
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 (“device”) running iOS or Android operating systems.
Compatibility: Requires iOS 8.3 or later/Android
4.3 or later.
1. Download the appropriate RIDGID your smartphone or tablet by going to http://www.RIDGID.com/Thermal.
2. Open Menu.
3. Move the joystick down and select Configura­tion. Then press OK or move the joystick to the right.
4. Move the joystick down and select Connectiv­ity. Then press OK or move the joystick to the right.
5. Move the joystick down and select Wi-Fi. Then press OK. Tool Wi-Fi is now on, and a Wi-Fi equipped device can find and pair with the tool.
6. In the Wi-Fi settings of your device, select de­sired RIDGID tool. Refer to your device in­structions for specific information on how to connect via Wi-Fi. Once connected, the App is connected symbol appears on screen.
7. After the initial pairing, most devices will auto­matically connect to the Tools when the Wi-Fi
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app to
is active and in range. Thermal imager should be less than 33 ft. (10 m) from the device to be detected. Any obstacle between the tool and device can reduce the operational range.
8. Follow the app instructions for proper use.
iOS is registered trademark of Apple Inc.
Android and the Android logo are trademarks of Google Inc.
USB Connection
The thermal imager can be connected to a com­puter or similar device using the USB cable (Fig- ure 13). It will be recognized as a storage device and files can be accessed like any other files. Go to http://www.RIDGID.com/Thermal to download software (IR-Soft) for use with the BMT files from the thermal imagers. See Save JPEG Function to save images as .jpeg files.
Figure 13 – Connecting USB Cable to Imager
Updating Thermal Imager Firmware
From time to time the thermal imager firmware (software) may need to be updated. Updated thermal imager firmware, if available, will be found at http://www.RIDGID.com/Thermal. Go to “Infor­mation” in the menus to see current firmware ver­sion. Download the updated firmware and using the USB connection, save it to the thermal imager memory. Disconnect the USB cable and restart the thermal imager.
Ambient/Electrical Conditions
Values for ambient temperature and humidity and electrical conditions can be entered manually and will be recorded in the file for future reference (such as for reports). Manually entering the am-
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bient conditions does not change the thermal im­ager output.
1. Go to Menu, Configuration, Ambient condi-
tions.
2. Move the joystick as necessary to set the val­ues.
3. Press OK.
Information
The following instrument information is displayed:
• Device data (e.g. serial number, device name, firmware version)
• Options
• Measurement functions
• Wi-Fi
• Radio certifications
• Legal information
Reset Options
Reset Counters
NOTICE
numbering) of the images starts from the begin­ning. The already saved images with the same name will be overwritten. Back up all saved im­ages before resetting the counter to prevent pos­sible overwriting.
1. Open Menu and press ok.
2. Move the joystick up/down until configuration
3. Move the joystick to the right, select Reset
4. Reset image counter? is displayed on the
5. Press OK to apply factory settings.
6. Press Esc to cancel the process.
Factory Settings
The instrument settings can be reset to the fac­tory settings. Time/date, country settings and counter are not reset.
1. Open Menu and press ok.
2. Move the joystick up/down until configuration
3. Move the joystick to the right, select Reset op-
4. Move the joystick up/down to select the Fac-
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After a reset, the naming (consecutive
is selected.
counter.
screen.
is selected.
tions.
tory settings function.
5. Apply factory settings? is displayed on the screen.
6. Press OK to apply factory settings.
7. Press Esc to cancel the process.
Formatting
The image memory can be formatted to remove all images from the imager. When formatting, all data saved in the memory is lost. Back up all saved images before formatting to prevent loss of data. Formatting does not reset the counter.
1. Open Menu and press ok.
2. Move the joystick up/down until configuration is selected.
3. Move the joystick to the right, select Reset op­tions.
4. Move the joystick up/down to select the For­mat function.
5. Format memory? is displayed on the screen.
6. Press OK to format the memory.
7. Press Esc to cancel the process.
Storage
Remove battery from tool. Store the Thermal Im­agers in case. Avoid storing in extreme heat or cold.
WARNING
that is out of reach of children and people un­familiar with the RIDGID Thermal Imagers. The thermal imagers are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Store tool in a dry, secured area
Maintenance
WARNING
Remove battery from tool before clean­ing.
Cleaning
Do not immerse the thermal imagers in water. Close the battery cover and USB port cover. Wipe off dirt with a damp soft cloth. Avoid rub­bing too hard. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solutions.
Gently clean the display screen with a clean dry cloth. Avoid rubbing too hard.
If the infrared camera lens is dirty, clean it with an alcohol lens wipe. Treat the instrument as you would a telescope or camera.
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Reset Options
Refer to the Other Settings section.
Calibration
The Thermal Imagers are factory calibrated and only require recalibration if repaired.
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION
‘Error! Memory full!’ is displayed.
Error! Permissible instrument temperature exceeded!’ is displayed.
‘~’ is displayed before a value.
‘---‘ or ‘+++’ is displayed instead of a value.
‘xxx’ is displayed instead of a value.
Automatic zeroing (audi­ble click and brief image freeze) is carried out very frequently.
Service And Repair
Improper service or repair can make the machine unsafe to operate.
Service and repair on the thermal imagers must be performed by a RIDGID Independent Service Center. Use only RIDGID service parts.
For information on your nearest RIDGID Inde­pendent Service Center or any service or repair questions, see Contact Information Section in this manual.
Optional Equipment
To reduce the risk of injury, only use acces­sories specifically designed and recom­mended for use with the RIDGID Thermal Imagers, such as those listed.
Catalog
No. Description
59658 Li-Ion rechargeable battery 2500 mAh/3.7 V 59663 Battery Charger
59668 Pack of 10 E-Markers (For E-Assist)
Insufficient memory available.
Ambient temperature too high.
Value is outside the measuring range.
Value is outside the measuring range and the extended display range.
Value cannot be calculated.
Camera is still in its warm-up period (10 minutes).
WARNING
WARNING
Transfer images to the PC or delete.
Switch off the camera, allow the instru­ment to cool down and observe the per­missible ambient temperature.
Extended display range with no guaran­tee of accuracy.
Use the unit as per Measuring Range,
see Specifications.
Check parameter settings for plausibility.
Wait until the warm-up period has passed.
For a complete listing of RIDGID equipment avail ­able for this tool, see the Ridge Tool Cata log on­line at RIDGID.com or see Contact Information.
Disposal
Parts of this tool contain valuable materials and can be recycled. There are companies that spe­cialize in recycling that may be found locally. Dis­pose of the components in compliance with all applicable regulations. Contact your local waste management authority for more information.
For EC Countries: Do not dispose of elec trical equipment with household waste!
According to the European Guide line 2012/ 19/EU for Waste Elec trical and
men tation into national legislation, electrical equipment that is no longer usable must be col­lected separately and disposed of in an environ­mentally correct manner.
Battery Disposal
Electronic Equipment and its imple -
For USA and Canada: The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Cor­poration) Seal on the battery packs means that RIDGID has already paid
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the cost of recycling the lithium-ion battery packs once they have reached the end of their useful life.
RBRC™, RIDGID
®
, and other battery suppliers have developed programs in the USA and Canada to collect and recycle rechargeable batteries. Normal and rechargeable batteries contain ma­terials that should not be directly disposed of in nature, and contain valuable materials that can be recycled. Help to protect the environment and conserve natural resources by returning your used batteries to your local retailer or an author­ized RIDGID service center for recycling. Your local recycling center can also provide you with additional drop off locations.
RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the Re ­chargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
For EC countries: Defective or used battery packs/batteries must be recycled according to the guideline 2006/66/EC.
Approval And Certification
Ridge Tool Company (RIDGID)
edges that the re-sale, export, import etc. in particular in countries without wireless permits, is his responsibility.
Country Comments
USA Contains FCC ID: TFB-TIW1-01
IC Warnings
Bluetooth
WI 53012-2636 USA
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Product
RT-5x RT-7x RT-9x
57533
57528
Mat.-No.
57523 57518
Date 17.05.2017
The use of the wireless module is subject to the regulations and stipulations of the respective country of use, and the module may only be used in countries for which a country certification has been granted. The user and every owner has the obligation to ad­here to these regulations and prerequisites for use, and acknowl-
Canada Contains IC: 5969A-TIW101 IC: 22560-2017RTFAM IC Warnings
FCC ID: 2AECA-2017RTFAM FCC Warnings
Wi-Fi / Feature Values
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Information
radio class WLAN 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g radio module LSR
company W66 N220 Commerce Court
RF Band WLAN: 2412 – 2480MHz power output WLAN: 20dBm
[E.I.R.P]
Wi-Fi range typical 15 m
radio type TiWi-BLE
Cedarburg,
RSS-Gen & RSS-247 statement:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Caution: Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure. This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the IC radio fre­quency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment should be in­stalled and operated keeping the radiator at least 12 cm or more away from person’s body in normal use position.
Co-Location: This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunc-
tion with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Warnings: Information from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
For your own safety
Shielded cables should be used for a composite interface. This is to ensure continued protection against radio frequency interference.
FCC warning statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular install ­ation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to op­erate the equipment. Shielded interface cable must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution: Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 12 cm or more away from person´s body in normal use position.
Co-Location:
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunc­tion with any other antenna or transmitter.
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