Wahl a30, z30 User Manual
a30 and z30
Thermal Imaging Camera
User Manual
WD1054 Rev E
June 24, 2012
Wahl Instruments Inc.
234 Old Weaverville Road
Asheville, NC 28804
Toll Free: 800-421-2853
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Email: sales@palmerwahl.com
Phone: 828-658-3131
Fax: 828-658-0728
! Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Definitions
!!!! WARNING Could cause bodily injury or death.
!!!! CAUTION Could cause damage to equipment or permanent loss of data.
!!!! NOTE provides useful information to the operator.
Important Information – Read before using the Instrument
!!!! WARNING – Laser Radiation is emitted from this device. Do Not stare
into Laser Beam. Class 2 Laser, 635 nm, 0.9mW
!!!! CAUTION - Never point the lens directly toward a strong radiation
source (ie. Sun, direct or reflected laser beam, etc ), with power on or
power off, as damage may result to the thermal detector used inside.
Permanent damage may result!
!!!! CAUTION - The original shipping carton should be kept to use for future
transportation. Do not drop, shake or impact the thermal imager
excessively, in use or during transportation.
!!!! CAUTION - Store the unit in its original case in a cool, dry, well-
ventilated area away from strong electromagnetic fields.
!!!! CAUTION - Protect the surface of the lens from being stained or
damaged by foreign objects such as sludge or chemicals. Please replace
the lens cap after use.
!!!! CAUTION - Please remember to backup image data regularly to avoid
losing important data.
!!!! NOTE - For maximum measurement accuracy, allow 3 to 5 minutes for
camera to stabilize after initial power up.
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!!!! NOTE - Each camera is factory calibrated. It is recommended that
calibration be performed every 12 months.
!!!! CAUTION - Do not open case. Unit does not contain any user
serviceable parts. Repair should be performed by factory authorized
technicians only.
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Or email: register@palmerwahl.com
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Contents
! Warnings, Cautions and Notes .................................................................................... 2
1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Standard accessories ................................................................................................ 9
1.2 Optional accessories .................................................................................................. 9
2 Camera overview .......................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Function keys ............................................................................................................. 10
2.2 Interface ...................................................................................................................... 13
3 Getting started ............................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Battery Installation and Replacement .............................................................. 14
3.1.1 Inserting battery ............................................................................................... 14
3.1.2 Replacing battery .............................................................................................. 16
3.2 Battery safety and usage ...................................................................................... 16
3.3 Quick access ............................................................................................................... 17
3.3.1 Capture an image ............................................................................................. 17
3.3.2 Temperature measurement .......................................................................... 18
3.3.3 Freeze image ...................................................................................................... 19
3.3.4 Viewing stored Images ................................................................................... 19
3.3.5 Export saved images ....................................................................................... 19
4 Operation guide ............................................................................................................. 19
4.1 Graphic interface description ............................................................................... 19
4.1.1 Screen graphic interface .............................................................................. 19
4.1.2 Main menu........................................................................................................... 20
4.1.3 Dialog box ........................................................................................................... 21
4.1.4 Prompt box interface ....................................................................................... 21
4.2 Measurement ............................................................................................................. 22
4.3 Level/Span .................................................................................................................. 23
4.4 Setup menu ................................................................................................................ 24
4.4.1 Measuring Setup ............................................................................................... 24
4.4.2 Adjustment.......................................................................................................... 25
4.4.3 Alarms ................................................................................................................... 26
4.4.4 Date/Time ............................................................................................................ 27
4.4.5 System Setup ..................................................................................................... 28
4.4.6 System Info ........................................................................................................ 29
4.4.7 Factory Default .................................................................................................. 30
4.5 File .................................................................................................................................. 31
5 Technical specifications ........................................................................................... 31
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Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 33
Appendix A Common material emissivity .............................................................. 34
Appendix B ............................................................................................................................... 35
Factory default parameter setting table ...................................................................... 35
Addendum ................................................................................................................................ 36
Upgrade Installation Guide
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1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Wahl Instruments “a30” or “z30” hand-held
infrared thermal imager.
Model Identification
“a” prefix imagers operate with a 9 Hz sample rate
“z” prefix imagers operate at a 30 Hz sample rate.
“30” Series (Detectors) are entry level reduced feature imaging cameras
“50” Series (Inspectors) are full-featured imaging cameras
Features
30 Series Detectors include the following features:
User selectable Auto or manual level and span control
°C, °F or K measurement scale
4 user selectable color palettes
11 user selectable languages
Hot temperature spot measurement
Cold temperature spot measurement
2 User selectable spot measurements
High temperature Alarm setting
T Reflect - Reflected temperature compensation
2X digital zoom
Freeze screen for viewing current image
Video Output – NTSC or PAL
50 Series Inspectors include all the above 30 Series features plus:
7 additional color palettes for a total of 11
3 Area measurements
2 line measurements
Image storage via SD card
CMOS Visible image and storage
Audio recording
Isotherm Alarm
T Correct – Measurement Offset correction
Built in Emissivity Table list of common materials
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Upgrades and Options
30 Series Detectors are field upgradeable to 50 Series Inspectors.
30 and 50 Series models are field upgradeable for High Temperature
measurements.
30 and 50 Series models are factory upgradeable for Wide Angle or Telephoto
Lenses.
All imagers use an uncooled focal plane infrared detector, and display the
thermal image as a multi-color image with user selectable color palette,
sensitivity and span. On Inspectors the image may be stored in the SD card
and subsequently transferred to a PC for analysis and report generation as
desired.
Applications:
Preventive maintenance
Power industry: Power line and power facility thermal state
checking; problem and defect diagnosis.
Electrical system: Identify potential circuit overloads.
Mechanical system: Reduce downtime and avoid catastrophic failure.
Construction science
Roof: Quick identification of water penetration problems.
Structure: Commercial and residential energy audits.
Moisture detection: Determine root cause of moisture and mildew.
Verification: Verify if corrective actions are sufficient.
Others:
Iron and steel industry: Inspect steel refining and rolling processes;
diagnose hot-blast stove defects; detect the embryo temperature of armor
plate, etc.
Firefighting: Forest fire prevention and detection of latent ignition
source. Preventive detection on specific materials of auto-ignition. Detection
of potential spark ignition sources.
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Medical: Human body surface temperature detection and screening.
Petro/Chemical: Oil pipeline status inspection; material surface
temperature detection; insulation inspection; power equipment status, etc.
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1.1 Standard accessories
INSPECTOR infrared thermal image camera w/wrist strap
Carrying case
#12449-15 Video output cable
#12449-07 Lithium ion batteries (2)
#12449-03 Lithium battery charger
#12449-16 Lens cap
User manual
Infrared report and analysis software system CD
#12449-13 SD card
#12449-14 SD card reader
1.2 Optional accessories
#12449-10 External 0.5x wide-angle lens
#12449-11 External 2x telescopic lens
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2 Camera overview
2.1 Function keys
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[1] Power key
Press and hold the Power Key for > 3 seconds to power on/off the camera.
! Note: After powering off, please wait ten seconds before powering the
camera on again.
[2] Select/Auto key (Marked “A”)
The “A” or attribute button performs 2 functions.
a) The first function is modification of selected functions. It is obtained
by a quick press and release (less than 2 seconds), that will select
enabled functions to modify their parameters. Subsequent presses will
“scroll” through the available functions. The selected function will be
highlighted in yellow. The functions include:
• Measurement Cursors
Cursors - pressing the arrow keys will move their position. Pressing the
Menu key will display the attribute box. Pressing the C key will delete the
selected parameter.
• Color Palette
Pressing the left or right arrows will scroll through the available color
palettes, displaying their name above the palette. The selected palette
will become active after about 3 seconds of selecting it and will be set as
the default power on palette.
• Level/Span values
Pressing the left or right arrow will reduce or increase the Span and
pressing the up or down arrow will increase or reduce the Level. If the
unit is in Automatic mode, modifying any of these parameters will select
Manual mode.
b) The second function performed is to force an internal calibration cycle.
This is performed by pressing and holding the A key for 5 seconds or
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