User manual
USER MANUAL
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Introduction
This publication provides the necessary information required to safely operate the
RAZ-IR thermal camera.
Compared to previous publications, this edition has been revised based upon recent
camera modifications, such as the extended temperature range improvements up to
250 the procedure for choosing and displaying temperatures in Celsius and
Fahrenheit, the background modification function and other improvements.
This equipment should only be used, maintained and serviced by properly trained
personnel, capable of carefully following the procedures and guidelines given in this User
Manual.
This User Manual and other operating instructions provided should be thoroughly read
and understood before proceeding with the operation of this equipment. Be sure to save
and retain all such operating instructions for other users and for your future reference.
Precautions
The following precautions must be adhered to at all times and must be considered in
addition to any advised precautions issued at the relevant worksite or work area in order
to protect the thermal camera from damage.
• Do not direct the RAZ-IR thermal camera at very high intensity radiation sources
such as the sun, carbon dioxide lasers, arc welders, etc.
• Always replace the lens cap when the unit is not in operation.
• Never point the RAZ-IR thermal camera at high-temperature sources or objects
when powering the unit on.
• Wait for 10 seconds or longer to restart the camera after turning it off.
• Protect the RAZ-IR thermal camera from rough handling situations that may cause
physical damage to the camera’s external housing, lenses and internal
components.
• The RAZ-IR thermal camera should only be operated when the ambient temperature
is between -10 and +50 degrees Celsius.
• When the RAZ-IR thermal camera is not in use or is to be transported, ensure that the
unit and its accessories are properly stored in the protective carrying case.