TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Thermal Imager September 2014, Rev.1, 9/16 © 2014, 2016 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Fluke’s behalf.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Title Page Before You Start ........................................................................................................... Introduction .................................................................................................................... How to Contact Fluke ..................................................................................................... Safety Information ........................................................................
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual 2 Parts of the Thermal Imager .......................................................................................... Quick Guide ................................................................................................................... Preparation ............................................................................................................... Start ......................................................................................
Contents (continued) ® 3 LaserSharp Auto Focus ........................................................................................... Permanent LaserSharp® Auto Focus......................................................................... EverSharp Multifocal Recording ................................................................................ Spot Editor ..................................................................................................................... Saving ................
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual 4 GPS Submenu .......................................................................................................... Laser Submenu......................................................................................................... Settings Menu ................................................................................................................ Calibration Submenu ..............................................................................
Chapter 1 Before You Start Introduction The TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, and TiX1000 Thermal Imagers (the Product) are state-of-the-art thermography systems for precise, quick, and non-contact measurement of the surface temperature of objects. These thermal imagers are designed for universal application and can be used both as a mobile and as a stationary device for measuring and storing temperature values.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Typical fields of application of the thermography system are: • thermographic inspection of electrical and mechanical systems • optimization of components and assemblies • material inspections • control of process temperatures • quality assurance • building inspection and diagnostics • research and development How to Contact Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers: • Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-443-5853)
Before You Start Safety Information Safety Information • A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the equipment under test. Warning To prevent eye damage and personal injury: • Do not look into the laser. Do not point laser directly at persons or animals or indirectly off reflective surfaces. • Do not open the Product. The laser beam is dangerous to eyes.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual 1-4 • Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp or wet environments. • Use this Product indoors only. • Examine the case before you use the Product. Look for cracks or missing plastic. Carefully look at the insulation around the terminals. • Do not use the Product if it is altered or damaged. • Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
Before You Start Safety Information • Do not keep cells or batteries in a container where the terminals can be shorted. • Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat or fire. Do not put in sunlight. 1 Warning For safe operation and maintenance of the Product: • Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks. • Be sure that the battery polarity is correct to prevent battery leakage. • Use only Fluke approved power adapters to charge the battery.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Table 1-1 is a list of symbols used on the Imager and in this manual. Table 1-1. Symbols Symbol 1-6 Description Symbol Description WARNING. LASER RADIATION. Risk of eye damage. WARNING. RISK OF DANGER. WARNING. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. Risk of electric shock. Battery status. On/Off Symbol. Battery charging when animated. Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC standards. Conforms to relevant Australian Safety and EMC standards.
Before You Start Optional Accessories 1 Optional Accessories Technical Description • ac adapter with 14-pin LEMO connector Functional Principle • replacement lenses, macro attachments • protective window for lenses, laser protection filter • Bluetooth headset • gigabit Ethernet • Ethernet cable with 8-pin LEMO connector • device tripod • spare batteries The Product is a thermography system designed for the long-wave infrared spectral range (LWIR) of 7.5 μm to 14 μm.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Table 1-2 is a list the optional lenses that are available for TiX640, TiX660, and TiX1000: Table 1-2. Thermography System Lenses 1024 x 768 Focal Model Lens distance Focus (m) (mm) IFOV FOV (°) (mrad) 640 x 480 IFOV (mrad) FOV (°) FLK-Xlens/Sup-Wide Super wide-angle lens 7.5 0.17 2.3 135.8 x 104.4 3.3 128.9 x 92.7 FLK-Xlens/Wide Wide-angle lens 15 0.47 1.1 68.7 x 50.7 1.7 62.3 x 46.4 FLK-Xlens/Stan Standard lens 30 0.72 0.6 32.
Before You Start Technical Description 1 Table 1-2 is a list the optional lenses that are available for the TiX620: Table 1-3. Thermography System Lenses - TiX620 640 x 480 Minimum Model Lens Focal distance (mm) Focus (mm) IFOV (mrad) FOV (°) IR 1/10 Wide angle 250 1.0/10 1.70 57.1 × 44.4 IR 1/20 LW Standard 500 1.0/20 0.85 32.7 × 24.0 IR 1/40 LW Telephoto lens 1300 1.0/40 0.43 15.5 × 11.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Detector Image Processing Electronics The thermal imager is equipped with an uncooled microbolometer FPA detector (uncooled Focal Plane Array) with a resolution of (1024 x 768) or (640 x 480) IR pixels. The individual elements of the detector are microscopically small thin-film resistors on extremely thin diaphragms arranged a few micrometers above the silicon read-out circuit in an unsupported manner.
Before You Start Technical Description Optomechanics With the help of an optomechanic assembly, the following functions are implemented: • LaserSharp® Auto Focus • measuring range switch-over (apertures) • internal NUC (Non Uniformity Correction) with shutter Furthermore, this assembly optionally comprises a module for hardware-based increase of the geometric resolution of the thermography system to 2048 x 1536 IR pixels (detector with 1024 x 768 pixels) and 1280 x 960 IR pixels (detector with 640 x 4
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Interfaces Technical Data The Product is equipped with the following interfaces: Spectral range ................................ 7.5 μm to 14 μm • drive for SD/SDHC card (behind the cover on the left side of the camera, unfold the display) • DVI-D (HDMI socket) behind the cover on the backside of the camera, composite video (LEMO 14-pin) Temperature measurement range TiX1000, TiX660 .........................
1 Before You Start Technical Description Frame rate (@ max. image resolution) TiX1000 ...................................... 30 Hz TiX660, TiX640, TiX620 ............. 60 Hz Storage temperature .......................-40 °C to +70 °C (-40 °F to +158 °F) Field of view (FOV) standard 30 mm lens TiX1000 ...................................... 32.4° x 24.7° TiX660, TiX640, TiX620 ............. 30.9° x 23.1° Humidity ..........................................
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Weight with standard 30 mm lens TiX1000, TiX660 ......................... 1.95 kg (4.3 lb) TiX640 ......................................... 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) TiX620 ......................................... 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) Display ............................................ Extra-large 5.6 in color TFT display, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, Suitable for daylight operation Viewfinder TiX1000, TiX660 .........................
Before You Start Unpacking and Control Unpacking and Control When you receive your Product, check the components for completeness and integrity. Possible damages must be reported to the supplier immediately. The Product is delivered in a transport box. The basic package contains the following components: • thermography camera with lens and 5.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Parts of the Thermal Imager See Table 1-4 and Table 1-5 for a general overview of the thermal imager components. Table 1-4. Thermal Imager Components 1 2 3 4 TiX6 40 AL THERM ER IMAG 5 6 8 9 7 hvh013.
Before You Start 1 Table 1-5. Front View of Thermal Imager Item Description 3 4 1 5 Color Video Camera Lens Laser Range Finder LED Video Light Color TFT Display 2 TiX640 hvh014.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Quick Guide Table 1-6 shows the location of the controls on your thermal imager. In order to achieve professional results, we recommend thoroughly reading the entire manual. Table 1-6. Control Locations Item 1 2 3 4 5 10 6 9 8 7 hvh015.
Before You Start Quick Guide Note All buttons can be used for multiple functions triggered either by: • half or full pressing: and and/or Start To get started: 1. Provide for power supply by inserting the charged rechargeable lithium-ion battery or by connecting the ac adapter to the thermal imager (plug the 14-pin connector into the right LEMO socket with the red dot pointing to the top). 2. Remove the cover of the SD card slot, insert the SD card into the card slot, and replace the cover.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Display Table 1-7 shows the location of the display elements. Table 1-7. Arrangement of the Image Elements 2 3 4 1 5 9 6 7 8 hvh022.
Before You Start Quick Guide Initially, you must view a scene that contains a thermal contrast, for example, an active electrical device. Then point the thermal imager at this scene. To use the viewfinder, fold the display to the side of the camera. This turns on the viewfinder. You must initially adapt the viewfinder to your eye using the diopter compensation. Rotate the eyecup on the viewfinder. To find the ideal setting, use the sharpness of an edge in the scene.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Depending on the selected input variant, the joystick can be used in order to set the temperature level and the temperature range (Level/Range) or the upper and lower limits (Max/Min) and the values can be input numerically hvh030.jpg 1-22 as well. In this, the respective joystick and button functions are displayed to the left of the thermal image. The respective input dialog for numerical input is displayed in the center of the field of view: hvh031.
Before You Start Quick Guide If you manually set the options Level/Range and Maximum/Minimum, you can set the temperature scale one time, automatically, with a short push of Enter . Use a long push of Enter , to continuously change the 1 temperature scale automatically (AUTO mode). In AUTO mode, shows on the right side of the image above the color palette. The AUTO mode is terminated by any manual setting of Level/Range/Max/Min. hvh036.jpg hvh035.jpg hvh033.jpg hvh034.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Saving Images Quick Saving In order to save the thermal image, the button is required. The following variants are possible: Immediately push the button completely. The image is Saving with "Check" 1. Push the button halfway down. The live image is frozen: . 2. • The frozen image can initially be "checked" on the display or viewfinder. • If the image is not to be saved, push the button: . Push the button completely.
Before You Start Quick Guide Menu Functions The thermal imager offers a large number of analysis and automatic functions and can be configured individually for the respective use case. The settings and functions are selected in the camera menu, which is arranged at the left-hand side of the image area. Use the joystick (↑, ↓, ←, →) to navigate the menu and select the functions using the Enter button.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Data Transmission to the Computer Use the SmartView® software to enable the transmission of data via the GigE Vision communications protocol. Another data transmission method is to read out the SDHC card by means of a card reader. Set-Up Hand Strap The thermal imager is designed as highly portable system for single-hand operation. Initially, adjust the hand strap attached to the handle piece as required.
Before You Start Set-Up Lens Replacement Only replace the lenses in dry and low-dust conditions. When the lens is removed, the degree of protection IP 54 of the system is no longer guaranteed! Position the thermal imager on a solid, level plane so that the lens is pointed towards you. Rotate the lens on the thermography system counterclockwise as far as it will go and/or until the two red dots are aligned. Then, remove the lens to the front.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Ethernet Cable and AC Adapter AC Adapter Connection The Ethernet cable is used in order to connect the thermography camera to the 8-pin LEMO socket (lefthand side, blue mark). To operate while permanently connected to a notebook or PC, the power should be supplied using the ac adapter (see Figure 1-3) with the 14-pin LEMO connector on right-hand side socket.
1 Before You Start Set-Up Caution 2. Connect the breakout box to the COM interface of the host computer with a commercially available cable. 3. Connect the supplied ac adapter to the breakout box. 4. Push the Power button on the backside of the camera to turn on the thermography system. Follow the specified steps on how to establish the required connections. 1. Connect the thermography camera to the breakout box. For this, the 14-pin connecting cable of the breakout box must be used.
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Chapter 2 Elements of the User Interface Introduction The thermal imager has these controls (see Table 2-1): • keyboard on the right top camera side (focus rocker switch , buttons , , , as well as and ) • keyboard on the right of the backside (ESC button and power button ) • multi-function joystick with Enter function on the right of the backside • multi-function button on the top of the front camera handle Note All buttons can be used for multiple functions triggered either by: • h
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Table 2-1. Control Locations Item 1 2 3 4 5 10 6 9 8 7 hvh015.
Elements of the User Interface Button Functions 2 Button Functions The functions are assigned (factory defaults) to the function buttons in such a way that functions required frequently can be executed quickly: Table 2-2.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual The function of the save button when saving images is defined in the Saving Format Submenu (see Chapter 3, Menus). The save button can be used in order to immediately accept inputs in many menus. This function shortens the navigation and is activated by the factory, but can also be deactivated (see Chapter 3, Menus).
2 Elements of the User Interface Image Elements Image Elements The image elements have the following functions: Table 2-3.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Table 2-3. Image Elements (cont.
Elements of the User Interface Setting the Temperature Scale In addition to the current temperature scene in false color representation, different image elements are used in order to show information about the camera status and operation. The displayed image elements can be changed and adapted with the individual requirements in the "Image" menu using the "Elements" menu item (see Chapter 3, Menus).
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Use the focus rocker switch to: • • Warning To prevent eye damage and personal injury: Manual focus o push the left side of the focus rocker switch in order to change the focus to longer distances and/or • Do not look into the laser. Do not point laser directly at persons or animals or indirectly off reflective surfaces. o push the right side of the focus rocker switch in order to change the focus to shorter distances.
Elements of the User Interface Spot Editor 2 Spot Editor Saving By pushing the button, a temperature measuring point is created in the center of the image. Pushing the button with the spot turned on will turn off the measuring point. Thermography images and photographic pictures are saved to the SC card inserted into the camera. The thermal imager supports commercially available SD and/or SDHC cards up to a capacity of 32GB.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Saving with Check Quick Saving To check the image to be recorded before saving it, the Live mode should be stopped: Using the thermal imager, you can immediately save images in the Live mode or directly from the motion: 1. Push the button halfway down. The live image is frozen: . 2. • The frozen image can initially be "checked" on the display or viewfinder. • If the image is not to be saved, push the button: .
Chapter 3 Display Menus Introduction The main menu is designed to select and set the different functions of the thermal imager. It is arranged to the left of the image section. The menu can be navigated using the joystick , settings are accepted using the joystick center button (Enter). The four main menus are located on the upper margin of the menu and can be selected by means of the corresponding symbols of the tabs: hvh079.jpg hvh078.jpg hvh080.jpg hvh081.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Within the menus, the joystick is used to navigate to the top ↑ and/or to be bottom ↓. The main menus can be switched using the buttons ← and →.
Display Menus Image Submenu 3 Manual Submenu Different modes can be selected for manually setting the temperature range in the "Manual" menu item: The option of manually setting the temperature scale is a central function of each thermography camera. Therefore, this function is arranged in a quickly accessible menu in the left top area of the main menu of the thermal imager.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Depending on the selected input variant, the joystick can be used in order to set the temperature level and the temperature range (Level/Range) or the upper and lower limits (Max/Min) and the values can be input numerically as well. In this, the respective joystick and button functions are displayed to the left of the thermal image. The respective input dialog for numerical input is displayed in the center of the field of view: hvh089.jpg hvh087.
Display Menus Image Submenu Along with the option of manually setting the temperature scale, the temperature scale can be set once by pushing the joystick Enter button shortly, or permanently active, by pushing the joystick Enter button longer. The permanent setting of the temperature range, known as Auto Mode (Span), is indicated by in the right top corner of the screen.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Infrared Image Mode In the Infrared Image mode, the thermal image is shown in false color representation. Depending on the equipment, the live image displays (1024 x 768) or (640 x 480) IR pixels with the digital zoom switched off. While saving, the geometric resolution can be increased to (2048 x 1536) and/or (1280 x 960) IR pixels by means of the optomechanic MicroScan functions, SuperResolution and Dynamic SuperResolution.
Display Menus Image Submenu IR Fusion® with Autoblend® Technology (Picture-in-Picture) In the Picture-in-Picture mode, a part of the infrared image is superimposed over the digital image, regardless of the temperature of the current scene. The size and the position of the displayed infrared section can be changed by using the joystick : higher using ↑, lower using ↓, wider using → and narrower using ←. The joystick Enter button can be used to toggle between the options Resize and Move.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual High Alarm, Low Alarm Just as in Interval, a (partial) temperature interval is defined in the High Alarm and Low Alarm modes, not only the upper and/or lower limits are defined for the partial areas at this point. For the Above option, all areas above, and for the Below option, all areas below the adjustable temperature limit are displayed. The upper limit for the Above option corresponds to the upper limit of the set total range.
Display Menus Image Submenu 3 Palette Submenu The current allocation of the individual colors/shades of gray of the false color representation to the corresponding temperatures is performed by using the palette shown on the right-hand side margin of the screen. In this, the maximum value of the image area above and its minimum value below the palette serve the purpose of orientation for the temperature level.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Grayscale palette (left) and inverted representation (right) 3-10 Palette containing 256 colors (left) and 16 colors (right) Rainbow Grayscale/ Sepia Menthol Hot Metal Black Red Steps High Contrast Marked Blue Red Ironbow Grayscale Rainbow Table 3-1.
Display Menus Image Submenu The "Inverse" function can be used to invert the current palette. For example, if the grayscale palette is set, the low temperatures are indicated in darker colors when compared to the higher temperatures by default. If the "Inverse" function is activated for the grayscale palette, the representation is inverted: The low temperatures are now indicated in lighter colors and the higher temperatures are now indicated in darker colors.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Elements Submenu The "Elements" menu item can be used to individually adapt the user interface by selecting the individual image elements. The menu comprises the two submenus "Elements" and "Hide". The "Elements" submenu can be used to open the "Image elements" dialog to individually select the image elements. The selection is made by setting the corresponding checkmark using the Enter button of the joystick. The dialog can also be navigated with the joystick .
Display Menus Image Submenu Isotherms Submenu In the "Image" menu using the "Isotherms" menu item, the isotherms editor can be started and/or settings for already created isotherms can be made, or all isotherms can be shown or hidden simultaneously. The "Isotherms" function is used to show all image areas characterized by 3 the same temperature (in a defined temperature interval) with the same representation color and/or shade of gray.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Along with the definition of Intervals for isotherms, identifying temperatures over or under a certain limit is possible. At this point, temperatures above ("Above") and/or below ("Below") the limit value are identified with the same color. To define the isotherms "Above" and/or "Below", entering a limit value is required in each case, while two temperatures must be defined for "Interval".
Display Menus Image Submenu 3 Filter Mode Submenu Format (Subwindowing) Submenu With the Filter Mode menu item, a filter can be set for the representation of the thermal images. A first-order digital low-pass filter is used as a filter. Optionally, partial image modes can be selected for the thermal imager to increase the available frame rate. These can only be selected using the "Format" menu item. In the event of partial images, the number of transmitted pixels will be reduced.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual File Menu Those thermal imager functions that can be used to load IR images and photos, to make settings for contents and format individual images and image sequences to be saved are summarized in the "File" menu. Directory Structure Whenever it saves data to the SDHC card, the thermal imager initially automatically creates sub-directories, the names of which make sure that the required files can be found quickly even in the event of large amounts of data.
3 Display Menus File Menu directory lists and file lists, use the joystick Enter button. A directory can be opened using the joystick Enter button or navigating to the right. The file list of a sub-directory can be closed by navigating to the left. A file, in turn, is selected by using the joystick Enter button. On the right top, next to the file list, the preview image of the highlighted thermal image displays. On the right bottom, a photo shows (from irb or jpg file).
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual The button can be used to highlight files and directories. The button can be used to delete files and directories. To avoid any accidental loss of data, the process of deleting files must be confirmed in a dialog: hvh165.jpg 3-18 The file selected from the file list (highlighted blue) is displayed (large) by using the joystick Enter button.
3 Display Menus File Menu The "Load Gallery" submenu function can be used to quickly find files from preview images. After the function is started, the directories are shown as index cards, the contents of which can be opened and then displayed by preview images by using the the joystick Enter button in each case. Within the gallery, the joystick can be used for navigation purposes. In the event of more than 20 directories and/or files, it is possible to scroll out of the display area.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual During real-time saving, only thermal images are stored in the irb format. This way, it is possible to subsequently edit and correct the digital data of the sequence using the analysis software. Precise temporal allocation of the data is ensured by consecutive numbering of the single images within the sequence and by saving time stamps in the header.
Display Menus File Menu changed parameters (emissivity, ambient temperature, transmission, path temperature) is possible, these parameters should be set correctly before the recording procedure begins. Furthermore, possibly required measurement definitions (measuring points or areas) should be defined before starting the measurement. These can also be created or changed during video recording, but they can no longer be changed in the saved video.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual hvh174.jpg IR Photonotes Submenu IR images can be equipped with text annotation with the help of an editor to be opened in the "IR Photonotes®" menu item. These comments are saved to the header of the irb file and are available during analysis using the software. hvh175.jpg 3-22 There is a keyboard for entering alphanumeric characters, whereby this keyboard is shown by pushing the joystick Enter button in the text annotation line.
Display Menus File Menu 3 Format SD Submenu Saving Format Submenu If all data saved to the SDHC card is to be deleted, this can be done by formatting the card. The corresponding function must be started in the "Format SD" menu item. Using the "Saving format" menu item, data to be saved in addition to the thermal image and its format can be selected, and furthermore settings to be made in connection with the process of saving can also be selected. hvh180.jpg hvh178.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Table 3-2 shows the selectable settings. Table 3-2. Setting Selections Setting Digital image Selection Saving the visual image synchronously with the thermal image Format .irb−thermal image and photo in one file .jpg−photo in separate file 1,024 x 720 8 MP (3,264 x 2,448) Voice annotation Saving the audio files .irb −thermal image and audio in one file .wav−audio in separate file Measurement definitions Saving measurement definitions .
Display Menus Measure Menu 3 Measure Menu The "Measure" menu summarizes all temperature measurement functions. In order that measured values are displayed, the corresponding setting in the "Image elements" menu must be activated (see Elements Submenu on page 3-12). hvh183.jpg Spot Temperature Submenu It is possible to display the (global) temperature maximum and/or temperature minimum within the thermal image by selecting the options "Maximum" and "Minimum".
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Measurement Definitions Submenu The "Measurement definitions" menu item can be used to define differently shaped measuring objects (AOI, areas of interest). The thermal imager supports the simultaneous display of 8 different measurement regions (global and 7 partial AOIs), which the local spot temperature values can also be displayed for in each case, along with the average value. hvh185.
Display Menus Measure Menu A measuring point is initially created in the center of the image and can be moved in the image area by using the joystick . The "active" point is identified with a red square in crosshairs as well as an identifier shaded in gray. After the position of the point is reached, exit the editor by pushing the button: Thereafter, the red mark on the point is no longer visible. Note While the measuring objects are being moved, the measured value is not updated.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual hvh193.jpg hvh190.jpg hvh192.jpg Along with the option of deleting individual AOIs in the respective editor by using the button, all created AOIs can be deleted simultaneously using the corresponding dialog to be confirmed: 3-28 hvh194.
3 Display Menus Measure Menu Rectangle R A rectangle selected in the "Editor" submenu in the "New" menu item is initially displayed as a square in the center of the image. Height and width can be changed using the joystick. If the position of the rectangle is to be changed, initially push the joystick Enter button. The rectangle is then highlighted by a red dot in its center and can be moved using the joystick without any changes to its shape.
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3 Display Menus Measure Menu Correction Submenu Polyline PL In analogy to the polygon (plane), a line can also be created with a maximum of 11 support points: The "Correction" menu item can be used to enter the correction parameters emissivity and ambient temperature, as well as path temperature, relative humidity, transmission, and distance in accordance with the current measuring situation.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual The parameters emissivity and ambient temperature, as well as path temperature, relative humidity, transmission, and distance allow for precise temperature measurement. To properly enter the respective correction parameters, exact knowledge of the real properties of the measuring object, as well as of the ambient conditions and the measurement setup is required. The correction parameters are accepted globally for the entire image. hvh211.jpg hvh212.
3 Display Menus Measure Menu Note The thermal imager works with a wavelength range of 7.5 μm to 14 μm. The influence of the atmosphere on the measurement result can be neglected during the majority of the measurements in this range – therefore, the transmission is set to 1.00 at the factory. Only in the event of measurements over longer distances (over approx.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual If the actual (lower) emissivity of the measured object is to be taken into consideration, it is absolutely necessary to also determine the ambient temperature ("reflected temperature"), which must be entered as a correction parameter. The ambient temperature frequently differs from the air temperature or even from the temperature of the camera.
Display Menus Measure Menu 3 GPS Submenu Laser Submenu The GPS receiver integrated into the thermal imager is activated in the "GPS" menu item. After having switched on the GPS receiver, the function of the GPS receiver is displayed on the right-hand side below the Fluke logo as a symbol. When the GPS receiver is activated, the display of the GPS data (latitude, longitude, satellites) can also be activated in the first information line in the "Image elements" menu (see Elements Submenu on page 3-12).
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Warning To prevent eye damage and personal injury: • Do not look into the laser. Do not point laser directly at persons or animals or indirectly off reflective surfaces. • Do not open the Product. The laser beam is dangerous to eyes. Have the Product repaired only through an approved technical site. • Do not locate the laser beam so that it is at eye level when you install the thermography system.
Display Menus Settings Menu Caution The thermal imager is equipped with a highly sensitive uncooled microbolometer detector. The object radiations occurring in thermographic practice do not induce any changes to the detector. However, overloads exceeding a black body radiation of 1,000°C in the measuring ranges 1 and 2, as well as 2,000°C in measuring range 3 may result in irrevocable damages and thus must be avoided.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual case. To use the SuperResolution function, the thermography system must be positioned firmly (tripod) and this function is only suitable for measuring objects with a constant temperature. • DRE "Dynamic SuperResolution™" – In addition to the activation of the SuperResolution function's hardware, the motions of the microscan mechanics and the measuring objects are used by means of specific software routines to increase the geometric resolution.
Display Menus Settings Menu • Span "Auto Mode (Span)": with its upper and lower limits, the set representation range follows the maximum und/or minimum temperature values of the current scene. This function can also be activated by pushing the Enter button in the setting menus Level/Range and Max/Min longer (see Manual Submenu on page 3-3). • Minimum With its lower limit, the set representation range follows the minimum temperature value of the current scene.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual In the Shutter Interval mode, the interval for an automatic compensation can be set. For this, the time after which an automatic compensation is to be performed must be entered in seconds. The limitations for the interval to be specified are between 5sec and approx. 16min (995sec). Once the entered value exceeds or falls below these limits it is adapted automatically. The recommended factory setting is 60s.
Display Menus Settings Menu 3 Table 3-3 contains a summary of the different functions selectable for the different buttons. To identify the button function as set at the factory, the button symbols are assigned accordingly in the function column. Table 3-3.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Table 3-3. Button Functions (cont.
Display Menus Settings Menu The functions can be set in the corresponding input field for the respective button: Digital Alarm Output Submenu The "Digital Alarm Output" menu item can be used to define conditions, the fulfillment of which will trigger the camera to perform actions. hvh235.jpg hvh234.jpg It is possible to assign one function to several buttons at the same time. 3 hvh236.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Two temperature thresholds can be defined referring to the average value ("Average"), the maximum temperature value ("Upper limit"), or the minimum temperature value ("Lower limit") of all defined measuring objects. If no measuring object is defined, the temperature thresholds refer to the entire image.
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TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual As an alternative to a configuration name generated automatically consisting of a date and a time, e.g. cfg_20120622_1530, a name consisting of a maximum of 20 characters can be edited to save the configuration.
Display Menus System Menu Note After the system settings are made for your individual requirements, Fluke recommends saving the settings in a user configuration. Display Submenu The "Display" submenu can be used to select the display settings for the thermal imager. In the standard configuration (factory settings) the display is switched from the display to the viewfinder when the display is folded to the camera housing (active display: automatic).
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Regional Submenu Date and Time Submenu The "Regional" submenu can be used to set the language, the date format, the date separator, and the time format. Number and selection of the languages available in each case depend on the equipment. The units for the distance and for the temperature can also be set.
Display Menus System Menu Menu Layout Submenu The "Menu layout" submenu is used to make the settings for the graphical user interface. The selection options for the font size comprise the 3 levels "Large", "Normal", and "Small". Particularly in the event of a large font size, a part of the text shown in the menus is no longer displayed completely, because the available space is insufficient.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Menu Control Submenu The way the navigation in the camera menu is controlled can also be adapted to individual requirements. For quick navigation, the experienced user can set submenus to drop down automatically when a menu item is selected. This way, pushing the Enter button on the corresponding menu item, otherwise necessary, is no longer required. When exiting the menu item, the submenu will be closed automatically as well.
Chapter 4 Maintenance Caution Introduction The possible maintenance work to be performed on the thermal imager is limited to the process of cleaning outer surfaces. How to Clean Caution The optical surfaces of the lens are equipped with high-quality optical layers. Avoid any contact with these surfaces and protect these surfaces against dirt and damages. Therefore, position the related protective cap on the lens if the device is not in use.
TiX620, TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000 Users Manual Calibration Service The thermal imager was calibrated at the manufacturer using radiometric calibration technique traceable to the SI (International System of Units) through recognized National Metrology Institutes (such as NIST, PTB, NRC, NPL, etc.). According to the manufacturer's recommendation, the thermal imager should be serviced by an authorized Fluke Calibration service center at an interval of two years to maintain optimum performance.
Maintenance Battery 4 Warning Battery Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: • Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns or explode. If exposure to chemicals occurs, clean with water and get medical aid. • Do not disassemble the battery. • Do not short the battery terminals together. • Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and battery packs. • Do not keep cells or batteries in a container where the terminals can be shorted.
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