Trotec ICX640 User Manual

About this IR Camera User Guide

This mark denotes issues that may affect the IR camera’s operation.

This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic
operation procedures.

 What do the icons listed in the Camera User Guide mean?

Information displayed on the LCD Monitor (p.22)

Symbols Used

Trademark Acknowledgments

• TROTEC is trademark of TROTEC GmbH & Co. KG.

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo is either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other
countries.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

Copyright © 2012 TROTEC GmbH & Co. KG. All rights reserved.

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Thumb Index

Introduction to the camera’s components and
battery loading.

Preparing the
IR Camera

Describes basic functions, learn how to turn on/off
the IR camera and work with the control panel and
LCD monitor.

Basic function

Describes working with the camera, from each of
the analysis settings to using the camera’s various
analysis tools.

Shooting

Explains how to review recorded images, erase
images and playback voice memos.

Playback and
erase

Explains how to transfer images or video to a
computer.

You must read this section before connecting your camera to a
computer.

Connection
and download

Read This First………………………………………………

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Component Guide……………………………….………….

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Front View.……………………………………………….………..

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Back View……………………………………………….. ……….

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Controls……….….………………………………………….…….

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Preparing the IR Camera….…………………….………….

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Charging the Battery Pack………………………………….…...

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Installing the Battery Pack / SD Card………………….……….

Turning the Power On/ Off………………………………………

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Connecting the Remote Controller……………….…………….

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Using the LCD Monitor……………………..……………………

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Using an External Mounted Shooting lamp….………………..

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Using a headset…………………………………………………..

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Checking the Information...……………………………………...

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Basic Functions….……………………………….…………

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Setting the Date/ Time………………..………………………….

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Local Settings………..…………………………………………...

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Toolbar/Shortcut Settings………..……………………………...

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Appearance Settings…………...………………………………..

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Checking the memory card capacity……………………………

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Blue-tooth Settings…………...………….……………………….

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Selecting Menus and Settings……………………………..……

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Resetting to the Default Settings…..…..……………………….

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Shooting………………………………………………........

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IR Camera Adjustment………..…………………………………

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Focus Adjustment……..…………………..………………...

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Digital zoom……………….…………………………………

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Display Modes….………………………………………………

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Duo-Vision Display modes …………………………….…..

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Duo-Vision…………………………………………………

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Image Adjustment………………………………………….…..

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Auto Adjust……..……………………………………………

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Manual Adjustment…………………………………………

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Palette settings……………………………………………...

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Measurement Range………………………..……………..

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Table of Contents

Functions and operations tables

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Global Settings…..….……………………...………………..

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Freezing/ Activating an Image.……………………………...

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Using the Analysis Functions.…...…………….……………..…

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Setting Analysis Tools…………………………………….……

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Spot Analysis…………………………………………………

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Area Analysis………….……………………………………..

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Line Analysis……...………………………………………….

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Isothermal Analysis…….……………………………………

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Saving Images.…………………………………………..……….

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Save Images settings…….....…………………………..……….

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Attaching Memos to Images.……………………………………

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Voice Annotation….………………………………………….

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Text Annotation….…..……………………………………….

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Recording thermal video…...……………………………………

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Playback and Erase…..………………………………….....

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Opening Images/videos….………………………………………

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Erase Images/videos………………………………………..……

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Downloading Images……...…..………………………...….

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Downloading images ……….………………...……………….…

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Connection ………………...……..………….…………...…

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Connecting to Wi-Fi…………………….…………………..………

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Connecting to a Monitor……………….…………………..………

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Connecting to a computer..………….…………………..…….

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Connecting to a computer……………………………….…

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Transfer Video via USB………...………..………………….

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Troubles shooting…..…………………………………….….

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Using the blue tooth headset……………………………….

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Troubles Shooting……………………….………………….

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Appendix………………………………………………….….

Loading the packet program……..……………………………..

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Using the optional lens………………………………………….

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Camera Care and Maintenance………………….……………..

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Emissivity table……………………………………………………

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Specifications…………………………….…….……………

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Please Read

Read This First

Test Shots

Before you shoot important subjects, we highly recommend that you
shoot several trial images to confirm that the IR camera is
functioning and being operated correctly.
Please note that TROTEC, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its
distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising
from any malfunction of an IR camera or accessory that results in
the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format
that is not machine readable.

Warning Against Copyright Infringement

Safety Precautions

Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and
understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure
that the IR camera is operated correctly.

The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to
instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the IR camera and
its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other
persons and equipment.

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Warning: Do not trigger the laser pointer at human or animal eyes.
Exposure to the laser produced by the laser pointer may damage
eyesight.

Warnings

Read on to learn about using this IR camera properly.

Avoid damaging eyesight

Do not disassemble

Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is
not expressly described this guide

Stop operating immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes

Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn

the IR camera’s power off, remove the IR camera battery or unplug the

power cord from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke and fume
emissions have ceased.

Stop operating immediately if it is dropped or the casing is
damaged

Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn

the IR camera’s power off, remove the IR camera battery or unplug the

power cord from the power outlet.

Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners
or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the IR
camera

The use of these substances may lead to fire.

Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe
away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of
the power outlet and the surrounding area

In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around
the plug over long periods of time may become contaminated and
short-circuit, leading to fire.

Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet

Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When
unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug.
Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the
wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires and electrical shocks.

Do not cut, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter
cord

Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may
lead to fire or electrical shock.

Use only the recommended power accessories

Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this IR camera
may lead to overheating, distortion of the IR camera, fire, electrical
shock or other hazards.

Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them
to directly to flame or heat

Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may
damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire,
electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.

Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the
batteries

This is serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with
water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth, or clothing,
that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery. If the eyes
or mouth contact these substances, immediately flush with water and
seek medical assistance.

Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts
that could damage the casings

It could lead to leakage and injury.

Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects,
such as key holders

It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries.

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Before you discard a battery, cover the terminal with tape or
other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects

Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste
containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in
specialized waste facilities if available in your area.

Use only recommended batteries and accessories

Using batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may
cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the
surroundings.

Disconnect the compact power adapter from both the IR
camera and power outlet after recharging and when the IR
camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards

Continuous use over a long period of time may cause the unit to
overheat and distort, resulting in fire.

Do not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the
cable or plug is damaged, or if the plug is not fully inserted
into the power outlet

The battery charger varies according to region.

Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold
tele-lens, close-up lens

If the lens is loosened and falls off, the glass shards may cause an
injury.

If your camera is used for prolong periods, the IR camera body
may become warm

Please take care when operating the IR camera for an extended period
as your hands may experience a warming sensation.

Warning: Do not aim the IR camera directly into the sun or at other
intense heat source which could damage the detector of the IR
camera.

Prevent Malfunction

Read on to learn about preventing malfunctions of the IR camera

Avoid damaging the detector of the IR camera

Avoid Condensation Related Problems

Moving the IR camera rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may
cause condensation (water droplets) on its external and internal
surfaces.
You can avoid this by placing the IR camera in the plastic case (bundle)
and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it
from the case.

If Condensation Forms Inside the IR Camera

Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation.
Continued use may damage the IR camera. Remove the power cord,
and battery or a household power source, from the IR camera and wait
until moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.

Extended Storage

When not using the IR camera for extended periods of time, remove the
battery from the IR camera or battery charger and store the IR camera in
a safe place. Storing the IR camera for extended periods with battery the
installed will run down the battery.

Right Reserved

TROTEC reserves the right to change the functions and configurations
of our products without prior notice.

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Front View

Remote Controller

Lens

Shooting Lamp

LCD Monitor

Helix Cable

Visual CCD Camera

Laser Pointer

Battery Cover

Component Guide

Back / Bottom View

Viewfinder

Remote Control

Terminal

DC in Terminal

RS-232
Terminal

USB2.0 Terminal

Video Out
Terminal

Headset
Terminal

Terminal Definition

Battery

Cover lock

Diopter

Adjustment Dia

Component Guide

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Controls

Freeze / Live Key

Cancel Key
Left Arrow

Down Arrow

Lower-left

Arrow

Upper-left

Arrow

Up Arrow

Auto Adjust
Key

Upper-right
Arrow

Lower-right
Arrow

Menu/Enter
Key

Right Arrow

Component Guide

Charging the Battery Pack

1

Align the edge of the battery
pack with the line on the
battery, then insert the battery
in the direction of the arrow.

2

Attach the power cord to the battery charger and plug the
other end into a power outlet.

•

After charging, unplug the battery charger and remove the battery
pack.

•

This is a lithium ion battery pack so there is no need to discharge it
completely before recharging. It can be recharged at any time. However,
since the maximum number of charge cycle is approximately 300
(battery life), you are recommended to only charge the battery pack after
having discharge it completely to prolong battery life.

•

Charging times will vary according to the surrounding humidity and
battery pack charge state.

Preparing the IR Camera

Follow the steps below to charge the battery pack for the first time and
subsequently when the low battery icon appears on the LCD Display.

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Installing the Battery Pack / SD Card

Charge the battery pack before using it for the first time.

1

Check that the power is off and slide the battery
cover lock in the direction of the arrow, the

battery cover opens automatically.

2

Insert the battery pack.

•

The battery terminal side should face leftward.

•

Insert the battery pack all the way in until the battery lock clicks.
To remove the battery pack, push the battery lock.

Preparing the IR Camera

Install the Battery Pack and the SD card (supplied) into the camera as
follows.

3 Insert the SD card.

• The no label side of the SD card should face the battery

•To remove the SD card, push the SD card.

4 Close the SD card/battery cover.

•

Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use.

•

You must format the SD card in FAT32 format. Otherwise,
the IR camera may not recognize the SD card.

Battery Status Symbols

The following icons indicate the battery status on the LCD screen.

Sufficient battery charge

Low battery

Replace or recharge battery

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Turning the Power On / Off

Powering the IR camera

1

Press and hold the power
switch for 3 seconds.

•

The power indicator lights green.

•

Connect the remote controller if needed.

2

After a few seconds a startup
image will appear on the screen.

Turning the Power Off

1

Hold the power switch for 3 seconds.

•

The power indicator goes off.

Preparing the IR Camera

The power indicator remains lit while camera is powered on.

Connecting the Remote Controller

1

Turn off the IR camera.

2

Attach the helix cable of the
remote controller to the remote
control terminal on the camera
body.

3

Turn on the IR camera.

You can implement all the functions of the IR camera through the remote controller.

Remote control

terminal

Preparing the IR Camera

The detachable remote controller, with LCD display and all necessary
control buttons can be connected to the camera body. You can view,
capture and analyze images while the IR camera is positioned in
hard-to-reach areas.

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Using the LCD Monitor / Viewfinder

Using the LCD Monitor

If you wish to use the LCD monitor for shooting, playing back
thermal images and adjusting menu settings, follow the instruction
below.

1

Attach the remote controller to the
camera body.

2

Aim the IR camera at the subject.

Do remember to make the subject in center of the image that is
shown on the LCD monitor (or the viewfinder).

Preparing the IR Camera

Using the Viewfinder

If you cannot view the screen clearly when the surrounding light
is too bright, you can use the viewfinder.

1

Turn on the viewfinder (P.27 Shortcut settings).

2

Adjust the angle of the viewfinder.

3

Aim the IR camera at the subject.

You can use the Diopter Adjustment Dia to suit your eyesight.

Diopter Adjustment Dia

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Using an Externally Mounted Shooting Lamp

1

Turn off the IR camera.

2

Attach the shooting lamp to the
shooting lamp terminal on the camera
body.

3

Turn on the IR camera.

4

Select [Setup]-- [Others]--[Control]-[Lamp] to turn on the
illuminator. You can also turn on the lamp in the shortcut (P.27
Shortcut settings).

If you use the optional lens when the shooting lamp is attached, a portion of the
visual image will be blocked by the optional lens and will appear dark.

Shooting lamp

terminal

Preparing the IR Camera

The shooting lamp (supplied) can be connected to the camera to illuminate
the dark areas. You can produce clear, high-quality visual images to do
compliment your inspections.

Using a Headset

1

Turn off the IR camera.

2

Attach the cable of the headset to the
headset terminal the camera body.

3

Turn on the IR camera.

Headset

terminal

Preparing the IR Camera

The headset can be connected to the camera to record and replay voice
comment. You can save an image with voice comment.

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Checking the Information on the LCD Monitor

Upper limit of
color scale

Span

Environment
temperature

Humidity

Color
scale

Lower limit of
color scale

Level
Emissivity

Max. temperature

Min. temperature

Distance

Menu

Sub-menu

Item

Preparing the IR Camera

The LCD monitor has a field of vision of 100% of the actual shooting
image.
The following information is displayed.

About the information on the screen.

Maximum temp

The maximum temperature of the color
scale.

Minimum temp

The minimum temperature of the color
scale.

Level

The brightness of the image.

Span

The contrast of the image.

Emissivity

Depending on the emissivity of the object
set the emissivity accordingly

Distance

Depending on the distance to the object
set the distance accordingly

Environment

temperature

The ambient temperature.

Humidity

The ambient humidity.

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Setting the date and time

1

Press C key to enter menu then
use the direction keys to select
the [Setup].

2

Use the direction key to select
[Others] then press the ENTER key.

3

Setting Date and Time

•

Use the direction key (LEFT or
RIGHT) to select [Date time].

•

.Use the direction key (UP or
DOWN) to select an item to change.
Use the direction key (LEFT or
RIGHT) to set the values.

4

After adjusting the settings, press the ENTER key to save
changes, or press the C key to go back to upper menu without
saving.

Basic Functions

You need to set the Data / Time when you turn on the IR camera for the
first time.

Local Settings

1

Press C key to enter the menu
then use the direction key to
select [Setup].

2

Use the direction key to select
[Others] then press the ENTER key.

3

Local Setup.

•

Use the direction key (LEFT or
RIGHT) to select [Local]

•

Use the direction key (UP or DOWN)
to select an item to change.

4

After adjusting the settings, press the Enter key to save changes,
or press the C key to exit without saving.

Basic Functions

In this menu item, you can setup the display style of the built-in menu
system.

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About the others settings

Language

Selects the language of the menus and
messages.

Temp unit

Sets the format of the displayed temperature unit
of the camera, °C or °F.

Length unit

Sets the length unit: metre or foot.

Video

output

Set the video output to off or on.

Video Mode

Sets the format of the video output of the camera.
PAL or NTSC are available.

Lamp

Turn on/off the lamp.

Laser

Turn on/off the laser.

OLED

Turn on/off the viewfinder (OLED).

USB mode

Select the USB mode. USB disk: download the
files from camera to the computer. Transfer:
transfer the real-time video from the camera to
computer.

Toolbar/ Shortcut Settings

1

Press C key to enter the menu
then use the direction keys to
select [Setup].

2

Use the direction keys to select
[Toolbar] then press the ENTER key.

3

Toolbar Settings.

You can add spot/ area /line /open video/
open record to each shortcut icon on the
bottom left of the screen.

Press up/ down key
to enter shortcut

Toolbar

Wi-Fi

SD card

TV output

Laser

Viewfinder
on/off

Lamp

Toolbar shortcut
Bluetooth

Basic Functions

In this menu item, you can setup the shortcut at the bottom left corner of
screen.

About the shortcut icons

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Appearance Settings

1

Press C key to enter the menu then
use the direction keys to select
[Setup].

2

Use the direction key to select
[Theme] then press the ENTER key.

3

Appearance Setup.

•

Use the direction key (LEFT or

RIGHT) to select [Color] or

[Wallpaper].

•

Use the direction key (UP or DOWN) to
select an item.

4

After adjusting the settings, press the Enter key to save changes,
or press the C key to exit without saving.

Basic Functions

In this menu item, you can choose the appearance of the built-in menu
system.

Checking the memory card capacity

1

Press C key to enter the
menu then use the direction
keys to select [Setup].

2

Use the direction keys to
select [SysInfo] and press
[Enter].

3

Use the direction key to select
[Storage] and [Memory] to
check the capacity.

RED

USED

GREEN

FREE

Basic Functions

Please check the memory card capacity before saving an image or
recording video.

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Bluetooth settings

Bluetooth settings

1

Use the direction key to select
[Bluetooth] then press the

ENTER key.

2

Select [Setting], then select
[Start Bluetooth] and press
[ENTER/OK].

At the same time, turn on the blue­tooth headset. You need to press the
power switch for seconds until the
indicator lights red and blue.

3

Use the direction key to select
[search devices]. Then select
[Search].Select [Bind] after
searching the blue-tooth.

4

You can attach voice annotation now. Please refer to P57.

Basic Functions

You can attach voice annotation to images via the blue-tooth.

Selecting Menus and Settings

3 Press [enter] to enter a submenu or

press C key to exit menu

1. Press C key to enter menu mode

Analysis menu

Image menu

Camera menu

File menu

2. Use the direction keys to select menu

Bluetooth menu

Setup menu

Basic Functions

Follow the steps below to enter/exit menu.

All the menus details will be introduced in later chapters.

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Resetting to the Default Settings

1

Press C key to enter the
menu then use the direction
keys to select [Analysis].

2

Use the direction keys
(LEFT or RIGHT) to select
[Settings]. Then select
[Restore].

The data in storage will not be deleted when you reset the menu, the button
operation will be set to default.

About Emissivity, Inside/outside shutter and Compare

Emissivity

Object emissivity table.

Inside/
outside
shutter

In some cases, the camera may suffer from
non-uniformity problems due to a temperature
difference inside the camera body and the environment.
If you encounter such problem, please use the “outside
shutter” to adjust the camera to the best status.
Normally, except in this special case, the “Inside
shutter” is recommended.
When selecting the “Outside shutter”, please cover the
lens, and then press A key to adjust image.

Basic Functions

You can resetting to default.

Laser
Position

Turn on the laser first, select this item and press [Enter],
then you can use the direction keys to move the laser
point on the screen.

Compare

Temperature comparison: temperature difference
between object 1 & object 2.

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IR Camera Adjustment

Focus Adjustment and digital zoom

Auto focus

Autofocus Subject Shooting Problems

The autofocus may not work well on the following types of
subjects:

Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings

•

Subjects mixing with close and far objects

•

Subjects that are moving quickly

Subjects with horizontal stripes

To Shoot these objects, you can focus an object at a similar
distance first, after that focus on the subject object. You may
also use manual focus.

Manual focus

1

Aim the IR camera at the subject.

Shooting

Aim at the object, press A+C keys together, the camera will auto-focus
until the image is clear enough.

2

Press the UPPER-RIGHT or
LOWER- RIGHT to focus until the
object on screen is clear enough.

Digital zoom

You can use the upper-left or lower-left key to fulfill the digital zoom.

After that, you can follow the steps below to view the whole image.

1

Press C key to enter menu
then use the direction
keys to select the [Image].

2

Use the direction keys
(LEFT or RIGHT) to select
[Adjust], then select [Zoom]
and press [enter]. Use the
direction keys (left /right/ up/
down) to view the image.

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IR Camera Adjustment

Duo-Vision Display modes

Thermal, Visual and Duo-Vision image
display

This IR camera records visual images with its built-in digital camera.
You can capture a visual image as a reference to the thermal image.

1

Press C key to enter menu then
use the direction keys to select.
[Image].

2

Use the direction keys to select
[Duo Vision].

3

Use the direction keys to select
display mode, then press ENTER
key.

Shooting

Shooting

IR Camera Adjustment

About the display modes

IR

In this mode, you can use the analysis tools to
analyze the target. You see the image with pseudo
color.

CCD
(visible)

In this mode , you can see the image with full color.

But you can not use any analysis tools to analyze
the target.

Merge (Duo
Vision)

In this mode, you can see the background image is
full color visible image. And the thermal image
“fuses” on it in the center square. You can use any
analysis tools to analyze the target.

Only image

Hide the analysis tools and display the image
only.

In Merge (Duo-Vision) display mode, you can

see the thermal images “fuse” into the visible

images.

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Use the direction key ( UP)

Use the direction key (DOWN)

Use the direction key (LEFT)

Use the direction key (RIGHT)

1.About the merge settings

Merge

Percent

Sets the ratio of IR image and Visual image. The
value is from 1% to 100%.

In Merge (Duo-Vision) display mode, you can
move the fusion area. At first, you need to select
[Position]. Then follow the steps below to move

the fusion area.

1. Use the direction keys to move the fusion square:

The item above is activated only in [Merge] mode.
.

IR Camera Adjustment

Image adjustment

You can adjust the Level (brightness) and Span (contrast) of the
image captured by the IR camera, manually or automatically.

Auto adjust

The IR camera will automatically adjust the brightness and / or
contrast and calibrate when you press the A key.

How to use Auto adjust in menu?

1

Press C key to enter the
menu then use the
direction keys to select
[Image].

2

Use the direction keys
(LEFT or RIGHT) to select
[Adjust]

Shooting

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3

Use the direction keys (UP
or DOWN) to select [Auto
Adjust], then press the
ENTER key.

You can also enter [Auto Adj.] to set Level and Span.

IR Camera Adjustment

Manual adjust

You can press C+UP/DOWN to adjust image level, and press
C+LEFT/RIGHT to adjust image span. You can also adjust the
Level and Span of the image manually in the built-in menu
system.

Manual adjust in the menu

1

Press C key to enter the
menu then use the direction
keys to select [Image].

2

Use the direction keys
(LEFT or RIGHT) to select
[Adjust].

3

Use the direction keys (UP or DOWN) to select an item
(Max temp, Min-temp, level, span) to change. Use the
direction keys (LEFT or RIGHT) to change the values, then
press the ENTER key.

Shooting

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About the adjust items

Maximum temp

Adjust the maximum temperature of the color
scale.

Minimum temp

Adjust the minimum temperature of the color
scale.

Level

Adjust the brightness of the image.

Span

Adjust the contrast of the image.

1

Use the direction keys (UP
or DOWN) to select [Auto
Cal.] and press [Enter], then
set the period.

About the auto calibration

You can set the period of auto shutter. The shutter takes action in

every period.

IR Camera Adjustment

Palette settings

1

Press C key to enter the menu
then use the direction keys to
select [Image].

2

Use the direction keys (LEFT or
RIGHT) to select [Palette]. Then
use the direction keys (UP or
DOWN) to choose the palette.

3 After this operation, press the ENTER key to save changes,

or press the C key to close the menu without saving.

The camera provides 6 kinds of palettes: Iron, Iron inverted, Rainbow,
Feather, Grey and Grey inverted.

Shooting

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IR Camera Adjustment

Measurement Range

The camera can measure higher temperatures though the

standard filter (supplied) or high temperature lens (optional).

1

Press C key to enter the
menu then use the direction
keys to select [Analysis].

2

Use the direction keys
(LEFT or RIGHT) to select
[Settings].

3

Use the direction keys (UP
or DOWN) to select [Setting],
then press the ENTER key.

Shooting

4

Use the direction keys (UP
or DOWN) to select [Filter],
and select [On].

5

Select the filter (Off/On) to change the temperature range

•

When [Filter] is [Off], the temperature range is [-20—150℃].

•

When [Filter] is [On], the temperature range is [120—600℃].

•

The range can be up to 2000℃(optional).

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IR Camera Adjustment

Global settings

1

Press C key to enter the menu
then use the direction keys to
select [Analysis].

2

Use the direction keys (LEFT or
RIGHT) to select [Settings].

3

Use the direction keys to select
[setting], and press [Enter].

•

Use the direction keys (UP or
DOWN) to select an item to change.

•

Use the direction keys (LEFT or
RIGHT) to set the values.

4

After this operation, press the ENTER key to save changes, or

press the C key to go back to the upper menu without saving.

Shooting

About the Global Settings

Emissivity

Depending on the emissivity of the object
set the emissivity accordingly

Distance

Depending on the distance to the object set
the distance accordingly

Amb Temp

Input ambient temperature.

Refl. Temp

Reflection temperature: depending on the
reflection of the object set the reflection
temperature accordingly.

Humidity

Input ambient humidity.

Offset

Corrects the measured temperature value of
the camera to ensure the measurement
accuracy under special circumstances.

Background

Show/hide the black background of reading
on screen.

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IR Camera Adjustment

Freezing / Activating an image

You can activate / freeze a thermal image by pressing the S key on
the keypad. Pressing the S key again will activate the image.
Or you can freeze an image in the menu mode.

1

Press C key to enter the menu
then use the direction keys to
select [Camera].

2

Use the direction keys (LEFT or
RIGHT) to select [Snapshot]. Then
use the direction keys (UP or
DOWN) to select [Frozen].

To activate the image, please
select [Activate] again.

Shooting

Using the Analysis Functions

Setting analysis tools

This topic briefly explains how to set the analysis tools on the thermal
image.

Spot analysis

1

Press C key to enter the menu then
use the direction keys to select
[Analysis].

2

Use the direction keys (LEFT or
RIGHT) to select [Spots], then use the
direction keys (UP or DOWN) to
select a spot and press ENTER key.

3

Setting the spot analysis.

•

Use the direction keys (UP or DOWN)

to select an item to change.

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About the spot settings

Display

Show or hide the spot.

Mode

Manual

Move the spot manually.

Max

The spot will track the highest
temperature on the screen automatically.

Min

The spot will track the lowest temperature
on the screen automatically.

Temp

On

Display the spot temperature reading.

Off

Hide the spot temperature reading.

Background

Add background to the spot reading.

Alarm Mode

Set the alarm mode: off/above/below/equal.

Alarm Temp

Set the alarm temperature.

About Emissivity, Distance, Ambient Temp, Humidity and

Offset settings, please refer to Global setting.

Using the Analysis Functions

Area analysis

1

Press C key to enter the menu
then use the direction keys to
select [Analysis].

2

Use the direction keys (LEFT or
RIGHT) to select [Areas], then use
the direction keys (UP or DOWN)
to select an area and press ENTER
key.

3

Setting the analysis area.

•

Use the direction keys (UP or
DOWN) to select an item to change.

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Display

Show or hide the area analysis.

Max

Display the highest temperature in the area.

Min

Display the lowest temperature in the area.

Average

Display the average temperature in the area.

You can select an area and use the direction keys (up/ down /
left /right) to move the area or use the (upper-left/right &
lower-left/right) to change the size of the area.

About the area setting

Using the Analysis Functions

Line analysis

1

Press C key to enter the menu
then use the direction keys to
select [Analysis].

2

Use the direction keys (LEFT
or RIGHT) to select [Lines]

3

Use the direction keys (UP or
DOWN) to select [Horizontal] and
press ENTER key. A line and its
temperature distribution will
be displayed on the screen.

4

Moving the line analysis and spot.

•

Start from step 1 to set or select a line analysis.

•

Use the direction keys (UP or DOWN) to move the line. Use the direction
keys (LEFT or RIGHT) to move the spot. The temperature of the spot
will change in real-time.

Select [Horizontal] again, then press [Enter], the line will

disappear.

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Using the Analysis Functions

Isotherm analysis

1

Press C key to enter the menu
then use the direction keys to
select [Analysis].

2

Use the direction keys (LEFT or
RIGHT) to select [Isotherm], then
use the direction keys (UP or
DOWN) to select [Isothermal 1].

3

Setting isotherm.

•

Use the direction keys (UP or DOWN)

to select an item to change.

•

Use the direction keys (Left or Right)

to set the value.

About the isotherm settings

Display

Show or hide the isotherm analysis.

Shooting

Above

Set the isotherm max-temperature.

Below

Set the isotherm min-temperature.

Color

Sets the color of the isotherm. Green, Transparent,
Black and White are available.

Alam mode

Set the isotherm alram on/off.

Alam value

The value is from 1 to 100, and it means 1/100 to
100/100 of the screen. For example, if the span of
isotherm is from 35℃ to 40℃ and the alarm value
is 50. If the proportion of isotherm area between
35℃ to 40℃ is over 50/100, alarm will ring.

Mode

Sets the isothermal analysis mode. There are five
modes: Dual Above, Dual Below, Above, Below and
Interval.

Dual

Above

Display the isothermal interval in a
color and the parts with the higher
temperatures than the upper limit of
the isothermal interval in a different
color.

Dual

Below

Display the isothermal interval in a
color and the parts with the lower
temperatures than the lower limit of
the isothermal interval in a different
color.

Above

Display the isothermal interval and
the parts with the higher temperature
than the upper limit of the isothermal
interval in the same color.

Below

Display the isothermal interval and
the parts with the lower temperature
than the lower limit of the isothermal
interval in the same color.

Interval

Display the isothermal interval in one
color and all the other parts are
displayed in the normal pseudo color
mode.

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Saving the Image

1

Press C key to enter the menu
then use the direction keys to
select [Camera].

2

Use the direction keys (LEFT or
RIGHT) to select [Snapshot], then
use the direction keys (UP or
DOWN) to select [Save] and press
the ENTER key.

The display mode decides the

save image type.

3

The message of “saving image”
will display on the screen.

Shooting

You can save the image in the menu system after you freeze an
image, or save it directly by holding the S key on the keypad for 3
seconds without freezing an image.

Save images settings

1

Press C key to enter the menu
then use the direction keys to
select [Camera].

2

Use the direction keys (LEFT or
RIGHT) to select [Snapshot] Then
use the direction keys (UP or
DOWN) to select [Type], then press
the [enter] key.

3

Use the direction keys (UP or
DOWN) to select the type of image
and press the enter key.

Shooting

This part introduces about saving images settings.

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About the settings

IR image

Only save a thermal image.

CCD image

Only save a visible CCD image.

IR and CCD

Save an IR image and CCD image together at
the same time.

Timing saved

Users can set the IR camera saves images
automatically.For example, save an image in
every 3 minutes.

LED

The lamp will turn on when saving the image.

Prompt

The prompt will pop-up when saving image.

Attaching Memos to Images

Voice annotation

1

Install the headset or Bluetooth headset.

2

Freeze an image by pressing S key.

3

Press C key to enter the
menu then use the direction
keys to select [Camera].

4

Use the direction keys (LEFT
or RIGHT) to select [Video],
then use the direction keys
(UP or DOWN) to select [Save
voice] and press [Enter].

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You can save an image with voice or text annotation.

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5

Select [Record] and speak
toward the microphone of
the headset. To stop
recording, press the C key
or select [Cancel].

6

Save the image.

How to connect blue-tooth headset please refer to P30

Shooting

Attaching Memos to Images

Text annotation

1

Freeze an image by pressing S key.

2

Press C key to enter the
menu then use the
direction keys to select
[Camera].

3

Use the direction keys
(LEFT or RIGHT) to select
[Snapshot], then use the
direction keys (UP or
DOWN) to select [Text note]
and press [Enter].

4

Use the keypad on the
screen to input text to the
image then press [Enter].
Press C key or [Esc] to exit
the keypad.

5

Save the image.

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Recording thermal video

Recording thermal video

1

Press C key to enter the
menu then use the
direction keys to select
[Camera].

2

Use the direction keys
(LEFT or RIGHT) to select
[Video], then use the
direction keys (UP or
DOWN) to select [Record]
and press [Enter].

3

Use the direction keys (UP
or DOWN) to select [Stop]
and press [Enter] to stop
recording.

4.

Use the direction keys (Up
or Down) to select [Play]
and press [Enter] to play
the video.

You can record thermal video and save it onto the memory card using
the follow steps.

Opening images/videos

1

Press C key to enter the menu
then use the direction keys to
select [File].

2

Use the direction keys
(up/down) to select [SD Card/ User
Data].

3

Use the direction keys (up/down)
to select folders，then use the
direction keys (left/right) to
select a file to open.

1. You can analyze and attach memos to a recorded image when you open it.

2. Please connect the headset when you play back voice annotation.

Playback and Erase

You can view and analyze the recorded images/videos on the LCD
monitor.

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Erasing images

Please note that erased images/videos cannot be recovered.
Exercise caution before erasing images/videos.

1

Press C key to enter the menu
then use the direction keys to
select [File].

2

Follow the steps above to
open a file (image/video).

3

Use the direction keys to select
the trash icon and press

[Enter] to delete the file.

About the icons

Home

Back

Delete

Rename

New folder

Cut

Copy

Paste

Refresh

Save the file path

Playback and Erase

Download the images

1

Open the battery / SD card cover.

2

Press the SD card lightly, then the SD card will pop-up
automatically.

3

You can download the IR images via the supplied SD
card reader.

You can also connect the
camera to the computer via
the USB cable. Select
[Setup] -[Others] - [Control]­[USB mode] – [U-disk],
press [Enter]. Then you can
open the file in the camera.

SD card

Download the Images

You can remove the SD card from the camera, and download the images
to the computer via the supplied SD card reader.

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Connecting to Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi connection

Users can use the Wi-Fi to fulfill the FTP (download and upload

the FTP files) and E-mail functions.

1

Press the direction keys to
enter shortcut and select
the Wi-Fi icon.

You can also enter the Wi-Fi
in the menu mode.

2

Select [Wlan] and select
[Search] to search the Wi-Fi
network.

3

Select the address and set
the password. After that,
select [Connect].

You can set the ID, password,
and IP in [Wireless Dev].

Wi-Fi

Shortcut

Connection

4

After the Wi-Fi connection,
Select [Ftp] and login the
FTP server to upload or
download the files.

5

After the Wi-Fi connection is made, you can also login the
email to receive or send email.

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Connecting to a Monitor

1

Turn off the IR camera.

2

Attach the video cable to the
video out terminal on the IR
camera.

3

Plug the other end of the video
cable to the video in jack on the
monitor.

4

Turn on the monitor and
camera. Select [Setup]

-[Others]-[Control]-[Vide
o output]-[On].

To the

Video in jack

Connection

A video-compatible monitor connected via the video cable (supplied)
can be used to view and analyze images.

Connecting to a Computer

Connection

•

You do not need to turn off the computer or camera when

making this connection.

•

Please refer to your computer manual for information

regarding the location of the USB port.

USB CABLE

To disconnect the cable from the IR camera:
Hold the cable connector firmly at both sides
and pull it straight out.

USB PORT

Connection

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1

Power on the camera.

2

Connect the USB terminal on the camera and computer via
USB cable.

3

Select [Setup] -[Others]

-[Control]-[USB mode]
–[Transfer], press [Enter].

4

Run the software. You can
analyze the real-time video,
and save it in your computer’s
disk.

Transfer Video via USB

Connection

You can analyze and save the thermal video onto a computer directly via
the USB by the optional real-time software.

Real-time transfer

Troubles shooting

Connection

First, Check the Following

1. Does your computer comply with these requirements?
Ensure the system has a built-in USB port and it comes with

Windows XP or greater preinstalled.
The USB interface is not supported for systems not complying

with the above conditions.

2. Is the camera correctly connected to the computer?

3. Is the battery charged sufficiently?
You should use a household power source to power the camera

• If the Problem Is Not Mentioned Above

If the USB Driver is not correctly installed, it is possible that Windows is not
recognizing the USB Driver. Please contact your motherboard’s
manufacturer for the latest driver.

The USB2.0 real-time transmission function may not properly work under

some model of motherboard’s chipset. In this case, connect the IR camera

to another computer which is based on the chipset of Intel configuration or
NVidia configuration and try again.

when it is connected to a computer.

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1

Turn off the camera and Bluetooth headset.

2

Turn on the Bluetooth headset
first.
Press and hold the power button
for around 10 seconds until the
power indicator begins to blink
red and blue. The headset is in
pairing status for 120 seconds.

3

Turn on the camera.
The green indicator of camera
lights and the blue indicator
flashes at the same time. In this
mode, camera is preparing to
pair to the Bluetooth headset.

4

Press the power button of Bluetooth headset to pair the
headset and camera. When the pairing is successful, the
blue indicator of the headset flashes slowly.
The Bluetooth icon on is the screen.

Make sure that the camera is not too far away from the

Bluetooth headset. If possible, try to have the Bluetooth
headset close to the camera in step 4.

5

After pairing the camera and headset for the first time.
The next time, you turn on the headset the power
indicator will blinks blue, you can then turn on the
camera, and use it.

Using the Bluetooth headset

The power
button and
the power
indicator.

Connection

Follow the steps to install the Bluetooth headset for the first time.

6

Wearing the headset, you can record vioce memos or
play back the memos.

Press C key and Enter key together to free the Bluetooth headset.

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Problem

Cause

Solution

Camera will
not operate

Power is not turned on

• Turn on the camera. See

Turning the Power On / Off
(p.16).

Insufficient battery voltage

• Fully charge the battery.

Poor contact between
camera and battery terminals

• Wipe the terminals with a clean,

dry cloth.

Camera will
not record

Internal memory is full

• If required, download the

images to a computer and
erase them to make some
space.

Internal memory not
formatted correctly

• Format the internal memory in

FAT32 format.

Battery pack
consumed
quickly

Battery pack capacity
reduced because of disuse
for one year or more after
being fully charged.

• Replace the battery pack with a

new one.

Battery life exceeded

• Replace the battery pack with a

new one

Battery pack
will not
charge

Poor contact between
battery pack and battery
charger.

• Clean the battery terminals with

clean cloth.

• Connect the power cord to the

battery charger and insert its
plug firmly into the power outlet.

Battery life exceeded

• Replace the battery pack with a

new one.

Troubles Shooting

Appendix

Loading the packet program

1

Turn on the camera. Copy the packet program to the SD card
and insert the card into camera.

2

Press C key to enter menu
then use the direction keys
to select [Setup].

3

Select [Update] and press
[enter] to enter the update
mode.

4

Select [Update] and press
[enter].

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5

The updating message will
show on the screen.

6 The updating operation is finish now.

If the core-board is loaded

with the packet program
for the first time, please
backup the packet
program first in step 4,
then press “update”.

Using the Optional Lens

Ensure that the lens is screwed firmly onto the camera body. Injury from
glass shards can occur if the lens loosens and falls off

48° Wide angle lens

12° Tele-lens

This lens is for taking wide angle
shots. The lens changes the
focal length of the camera body’s
lens by a factor of 0.5x.

This lens is for taking telephoto
shots. The lens changes the focal
length of the camera body’s lens
by a factor of 2x.

Appendix

The optional lenses are used to expand your analyze range.

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Using the Optional Lens

How to mount optional lens

1

Turn off the IR camera (p.16).

2

Attach the lens to the camera
body.

3

Screw on the lens in the
direction of the arrow.

4

The camera will change the
type of lens automatically
when you replace the lens.
Please see the measurement
range.

Appendix

Camera Care and Maintenance

Camera Body

Wipe the body clean with soft cloth or eyeglass
lens wiper.

Lens

First use a lens blower to remove dust and dirt,
then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens
lightly with soft cloth.

•

Never use synthetic cleaners on the camera body or
lens.

LCD monitor

Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If
necessary, gently wipe the LCD monitor with soft
cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn
dirt.

•

Never rub or press forcefully on the LCD monitor.
These actions may damage it or lead to other
problems.

Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleaners or water to clean the
camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment.

Appendix

Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, LCD
monitor and other parts.

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Emissivity table

Material

Temperature（°C）

Emissivity
approximation

Metal

Aluminum

Polished aluminum

100

0.09

Commercial aluminum
foil

100

0.09

Electrolytic
chromeplate alumina

25～600

0.55

Mild alumina

25～600

0.10～0.20

Strong alumina

25～600

0.30～0.40

Brass

Brass mirror (highly
polished)

28

0.03

Brass oxide

200～600

0.61～0.59

Chrome

Polished chrome

40～1090

0.08～0.36

Copper

Copper mirror

100

0.05

Strong copper oxide

25

0.078

Cuprous oxide

800～1100

0.66～0.54

Liquid copper

1080～1280

0.16～0.13

Gold

Gold mirror

230～630

0.02

Appendix

Emissivity table (continue)

Material

Temperature（°C）

Emissivity
approximation

Iron

Polished cast iron

200

0.21

Processed cast iron

20

0.44

Polished tempered
iron

40～250

0.28

Polished steel ingot

770～1040

0.52～0.56

Raw welded steel

945～1100

0.52～0.61

Surface ferric oxide

20

0.69

Completely rusty
surface

22

0.66

Rolled iron plate

100

0.74

Oxidized steel

198～600

0.64～0.78

Cast iron (Oxidizing at
600°C)

198～600

0.79

Steel (Oxidizing at
600°C )

125～520

0.78～0.82

Electrolytic ferric
oxide

500～1200

0.85～0.89

Iron plate

925～1120

0.87～0.95

Cast iron, heavy ferric
oxide

25

0.80

Tempered iron, ferric
oxide

40～250

0.95

Melting surface

22

0.94

Melting cast iron

1300～1400

0.29

Melting mild steel

1600～1800

0.28

Liquid steel

1500～1650

0.42～0.53

Pure liquid iron

1515～1680

0.42～0.45

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Emissivity table (continue)

Material

Temperature（°C）

Emissivity
approximation

Lead

Pure lead (Non­oxidization)

125～225

0.06～0.08

Mildly oxidized

25～300

0.20～0.45

Magnesium

Magnesia

275～825

0.55～0.20

Magnesia

900～1670

0.20

Hg

0～100

0.09～0.12

Nickel

Electroplate polishing

25

0.05

Electroplate

20

0.01

non-polishing

Nickel wire

185～1010

0.09～0.19

Nickel plate (oxidized)

198～600

0.37～0.48

Nickel oxide

650～1255

0.59～0.86

Nickel alloy

Nickel-chrome (heat­resistance) alloy wire
(shining)

50～1000

0.65～0.79
Nickel-chrome alloy

50～1040

0.64～0.76

Nickel-chrome (heat
resistance)

50～500

0.95～0.98

Nickel-silver alloy

100

0.14

Silver

Polished silver

100

0.05

Appendix

Emissivity table (continue)

Material

Temperature（°C）

Emissivity
approximation

Stainless steel

18-8

25

0.16

304(8Cr,18Ni)

215～490

0.44～0.36

310(25Cr,20Ni)

215～520

0.90～0.97

Tin

Commercial tin plate

100

0.07

Strong oxidization

0～200

0.60

Zinc

Oxidizing at 400°C

400

0.01

galvanized shining
iron plate

28

0.23
Ash zinc oxide

25

0.28

Non-metal materials
Brick

1100

0.75

Fire brick

1100

0.75

Graphite (lamp black)

96～225

0.95

Porcelain enamel
(white)

18

0.90
Asphaltum

0～200

0.85

Glass (surface)

23

0.94

Heat-resistance glass

200～540

0.85～0.95

Calcimine

20

0.90

Oak

20

0.90

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Emissivity table (continue)

Material

Temperature（°C）

Emissivity
approximation

Carbon piece

0.85

Isolation piece

0.91～0.94

Sheet metal

0.88～0.90

Glass pipe

0.90

Loop type

0.87

Porcelain enamel
products

0.90

Porcelain enamel
designs

0.83～0.95

Solid materials

0.80～0.93

Ceramics (vase type)

0.90

Film

0.90～0.93

Mica

0.94～0.95

Flume mica

0.90～0.93

Glass

0.91～0.92

Semiconductor

0.80～0.90

Transistor (plastics
sealed)

0.30～0.40

Transistor (metal)
Diode

0.89～0.90
Transmitting loop

Pulse transmission

0.91～0.92

Level chalkiness layer

0.88～0.93

Top loop

0.91～0.92

Appendix

Emissivity table (continue)

Material

Temperature（°C）

Emissivity
approximation

Electric materials

Epoxy glass plate

0.86

Epoxy
hydroxybenzene plate

0.80
Gilded sheet copper

0.30

Solder-coated copper

0.35

Tin-coated lead wire

0.28

Brass wires

0.87～0.88

Block talcum terminal

0.87

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Type

ICX640

Image performance

FOV/Min.focus
distance

24° x18°/0.5m

Spatial resolution

0.65 mrad

Thermal sensitivity

≤0.06°C@30°C

Detector type

UFPA

Resolution

640x480

Spectral range

8-14um

Focus

Motorized, Auto-focus

Image presentation

Image mode

IR/CCD/Duo-vision

LCD Display

5”TFT screen

Digital camera

1280 x 960 full color

Viewfinder

800 x 480 full color

Digital zoom

10X

Video output

NTSC (60Hz) or PAL (50Hz) composite
video

Temperature measurement

Measurement range

-20℃～+600℃, up to +2000℃
(optional)

Accuracy

±2℃,±2% of readings

Specification

All data is based on TROTEC’s testing standard. Subject to change
without notice.

Measurement mode

9 movable spots, auto hot/cold spot,
profile, 5 area boxes, isotherm

Correction

Emissivity, ambient temperature,
distance, relative humidity

Delta T

Yes

Alarm

Yes

Image storage

Type

4GB removable SD card

File format- Thermal

.JPG

File format- Visual

.JPG

Thermal video record

MPEG Format

Annotation

Voice annotation via Bluetooth

Battery system

Working voltage

DC 8V-11V

Battery operating
time

2.5 hours

Environment specification

Operating
temperature range

-20°C to +50°C

Storage temperature
range

-40°C to +70°C

Humidity

10% to 95%, non-condensing

Encapsulation

IP54

Shock

25G

Vibration

2G

Physical characteristic

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Weight

1740g

Size

327mm X 143mm X 170mm

Tripod mounting

1/4"_20

Other

Illuminator

Yes

Laser pointer

Yes

USB2.0 transfer
real-time thermal data

Yes

Bluetooth

Yes

Available optional
lenses

7°, 12°, 48°