Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti480 PRO Professional Series Thermal Imagers Ti450 SF6 Gas Leak Detector Users Manual November 2017 Rev. 3, 9/19 (English) © 2017-2019 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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Table of Contents Title Introduction ........................................................................................................... How to Contact Fluke............................................................................................ Safety Information................................................................................................. Product Familiarization ......................................................................................... Features................
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Time ............................................................................................................ SF6 Gas Detection Mode Menu ....................................................................... Gas Detection Conditions ........................................................................... SmartView Software ............................................................................................
Introduction The Fluke Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, and Ti480 PRO Professional Thermal Imagers (the Product or Imager) are handheld, infrared imaging cameras for use in many applications. These applications include equipment troubleshooting, preventive and predictive maintenance, building diagnostics, research and development, and gas leak detection. The Imager displays thermal images on a high-visibility, industrial-quality LCD touch screen.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Safety Information A Warning identifies hazardous 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. *W Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury and for safe operation of the Product: 2 • Read all safety information before you use the Product.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Safety Information • Disconnect the battery charger and move the Product or battery to a cool, non-flammable location if the rechargeable battery becomes hot (>50 °C) during the charge period. • Replace the rechargeable battery after 5 years of moderate use or 2 years of heavy use. Moderate use is defined as recharged twice a week. Heavy use is defined as discharged to cutoff and recharged daily. • Do not short the battery terminals together.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Table 1. Symbols (cont.) Symbol Description Conforms to the Appliance Efficiency Regulation (California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Sections 1601 through 1608), for small battery charging systems. Japan Quality Association This Product contains a lithium-ion battery. Do not mix with the solid waste stream.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Product Familiarization Table 2. Features (cont.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Controls Table 3 shows the connections of the Imager. Table 3.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Product Familiarization Table 4 shows the front of the Product. Table 4.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Table 5 shows the back of the Product. Table 5. Back 1 2 THERMAL IMAGER 3 Ti2000PRO Ti45 IR IRFUSIO FUSIONN TECH TECHNOLO NOLOGY GY 6 4 5 Item Description Item Description Microphone D Control Panel Speaker E Hand Strap LCD Touch Screen (display) F Manual Focus Touch Screen The touch screen is a shortcut to the most used settings.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Product Familiarization Control Panel The control panel is used to change parameters or select functions and options. Table 6 lists the functions of the buttons on the Control Panel. Table 6. Control Panel Button Description Push to turn On/Off. Within a submenu, push to save the change and go back to the live view. Push to open the primary menu. Within a submenu: Push to either save the change and go back to the previous menu.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Basic Operation Turn On and Off the Imager Before you use the Imager for the first time, charge the battery for a minimum of two and one-half hours. See Charge Batteries. To turn on or turn off the Imager, push and hold for 2 seconds. To maximize the life of the battery, use the Power Save and Auto Off features. See Table 13 for more information about how to set these features.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus Save Image To save an image as a data file: 1. Capture an image. The image is in the memory buffer for you to save or edit the image. 2. Push to save the image as a file and go back to the live view. Menus Use the menus to change and view settings. To change settings: 1. Push / to select an option. 2. Push to set the option. The primary, secondary, and option menus close 10 seconds after the last push of a function button.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Measurement Menu Table 8 lists the options in the Measurement menu. Table 8. Measurement Menu Option Menu Range Option Auto Set Level/Span Line Temp Manual Transmission 12 Select the temperature range from one of the preset measurement ranges or to a fully automatic range. Sets the Level/Span to adjust automatically or manually. Set Level/Span With Level/Span set to Manual, changes the Level/Span.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus Table 8. Measurement Menu (cont.) Option Menu Option On Spot Temp Off Select to view and turn on/off either the hot or cold spot indicator on the display. The Spot Temperatures are floating HI and LO temperature indicators that move on the display as the temperature measurements of the image fluctuate. All OFF Turns off the temperature measurement zones (boxes) that center on a target.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Level/Span Level and Span are values within the total range of temperature set in Range. Level is the temperature level to view within the total range of temperatures. Span is the span of temperatures to view within the total range of temperatures. See Table 9. Table 9.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus 3. Push: • to decrease the temperature span. • to increase the temperature span. • to move the span to a higher temperature level. • to move the span to a lower temperature level. The scale along the right side of the display shows the thermal span increasing or decreasing in size and shows the span as it moves to different levels within the total range. See Table 9. See Detailed Specifications for more information about the minimum span.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Transmission Window % When you do infrared inspections through IR windows, not all of the infrared energy emitted from the target is transmitted through the optical material in the window. If you know the transmission percentage of the window, adjust the transmission percentage in the Imager or in SmartView software to improve the accuracy of the measurement.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus 5. Push to select Position. 6. Push / / / to move the Spot Box location on the image. 7. When you are satisfied with the size and position of the Spot Box, push to set the change and select the next Spot Box. 8. Repeat for each Spot Box. 9. When you are satisfied with the size and position of each Spot Box, push to set the change and exit the menu.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Image Menu Table 10 lists the options in the Image menu. Table 10. Image Menu Option Menu Option Standard Palette IR-Fusion 18 Ultra Contrast Description Select the palette to use. The Standard Palettes offer an equal, linear presentation of colors that allow for best presentation of detail. The Ultra Contrast Palettes offer a weighted presentation of colors.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus Table 10. Image Menu (cont.) Option Menu Option Description High Alarm Turns on/off the high-temperature color alarm. The hightemperature color alarm shows a full visible image and only shows infrared information on objects or areas that are above the set apparent temperature level. Set High Alarm Temperature Sets the high apparent temperature level. Requires the High Alarm to be on. Low Alarm Turns on/off the low-temperature (or dew point) color alarm.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Table 10. Image Menu (cont.) Option Menu Option Description Display Sets which graphics to view on the display. Note Features that have On/Off controls must be turned on and turned off with those controls. Image Enhancement Sets the advanced image enhancement features of the Imager. See Image Enhancement. On Turns on/off the Fluke logo on the display.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus Table 11. Image Enhancement Menu (cont.) Option MultiSharp Focus MultiSharp Focus (In PC Only) SuperResolution SuperResolution (In PC Only) Description MultiSharp Focus captures several images focused on multiple targets that are positioned at different distances from the Imager and creates one image that focuses on the multiple targets at the same time. In MultiSharp Focus mode, you can process the image in the camera or in SmartView software.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual 3. When Saving… no longer shows on the display, you can move the Imager. If necessary, use a tripod to stabilize the Imager while the images save. • In MultiSharp Focus mode, the Imager collects the images in the Imager and shows the focused image on the display in ∼8 seconds for a 60 Hz model or ∼15 seconds for a 9 Hz model. Confirm the image on the display is what you need. If possible, process the images on the Imager.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus To use the distance measurement feature: 1. Turn on the distance feature and select the units to show on the display. 2. Point the Imager at the target. 3. Pull and hold the Secondary Trigger. * shows at the top of the display. 4. Position the red laser dot on the target. 5. Release the Secondary Trigger. The distance measurement shows on the bottom of the display. The measurement shows as “- - - -” when the Imager cannot take a measurement.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Table 12. Camera Menu (cont.) Option Menu Option Start Capture Select to capture and save an infrared image, or series of images based on Auto Capture settings. Interval Sets the number of hours, minutes, or seconds between image captures. Note The minimum interval available can be affected by the file type and visible light camera settings.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus LaserSharp Auto Focus System The Laser Pointer/Distance Finder on the Imager is both a sighting aid and a part of the LaserSharp Auto Focus System. *W 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. To use the LaserSharp Auto Focus System: 1. Select Camera > LaserSharp Auto Focus > On. 2. Point the Imager at the target. 3.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual View Video To play a video: 1. Open the Memory menu. 2. Select a file to play. All video files show < on the thumbnail. 3. Push to set a file. 4. Push to start the video. While the video plays, push or to fast forward or rewind. Push to return to normal speed. 5. Push to exit the video mode. Wireless Connectivity The Imager has several wireless connectivity options.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus 3. Select an option: • Name (SSID) to change the SSID • Password to turn the password on/off or to change the password • Channel to change the channel 4. Push to open a keyboard on the display. 5. Use the keyboard to enter the information for the option. 6. Push to go back. 7. Push to use the Imager. WiFi Network Use the WiFi Network setting to connect the Imager to a WiFi network and to sign into your Fluke Connect account on the Imager.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual 5. Push . shows on the display. To sign out: 1. Select Camera > Wireless > Sign Out. 2. Push . Fluke Connect Wireless System The Imager supports the Fluke Connect Wireless System. The Fluke Connect system wirelessly connects your Fluke test tools with an app on a mobile device. It shows images from the Imager on your mobile device. Note The Fluke Connect system is not available in all countries.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus Fluke Connect Tools Use the Imager to wirelessly connect to Fluke-Connect-supported tools to: • View the live measurement of each tool. • Capture the measurement of each tool in .is2 and .is3 images. To discover a Fluke Connect-supported tool: 1. Turn on each wireless tool and make sure the wireless feature is enabled. See the documentation of each tool for more information about how to use the tool. 2. Turn on the Imager. 3.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Memory Menu Use the Memory menu to review or delete captured images and videos. When additional information has been saved with the file, an icon shows with the preview file. The icons are: $ IR-PhotoNotes photos 0 Audio < Video % Text Review Image To review an image: 1. Open the Memory menu. 2. Select the preview image of the file for review. 3. Push to review the file.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus To view an IR-PhotoNote annotation in memory: 1. Open the Memory menu. 2. Select a file to view. All files with IR-PhotoNotes annotations show $ with the preview file. 3. Push to view the photo annotations. Audio Audio (voice) annotation is only available in the .is2 file format. The audio is stored with the image so you do not need to collate multiple files later. To add, playback, or edit an audio file: 1.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Text Notes Text annotation is only available in the .is2 file format. Text notes are stored with the image so you do not need to collate multiple files later. To add a text annotation: 1. With an image in the buffer, push to open the Edit Image menu. 2. Select Add Text. 3. Push to open a keyboard on the display. 4. Use the keyboard to input a message. 5. Push to save the message. 6. Push when done. 7.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus Settings Menu Table 13 lists the options in the Settings menu. Table 13. Settings Menu Option Menu Option Image Format Description Video Format Sets the file type to save images and videos to and to set the megapixels to use for the visual light camera. See File Format. Sets the temperature units to Celsius or Fahrenheit. LCD Time Out Sets the time before the display automatically turns off.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual File Format Select from a list of image and video file formats based on how the end file will be used. Table 14 lists the image file formats. Table 15 lists the video file formats. Table 14. Image File Formats File Format Description IS2 Saves images as a .is2 file. Choose the .is2 file format when image modification and maximum resolution is needed. The .
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus Date The date shows as: MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY. To set the date: 1. Select Settings > Date. 2. Select MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY. 3. Push to set the new format. 4. Select Set Date. 5. Push to open the Set Date menu. 6. Push / to select Day, Month, or Year. 7. Push / to change the day, month, or year. 8. Push to set the date and exit the menu. Time Time shows as: 24 hour or 12 hour. To set the time format: 1. Select Settings > Time. 2. Select 24 hour or 12 hour.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual SF6 Gas Detection Mode Menu Note The Imager can operate in radiometric mode or in gas detection mode. The Imager cannot operate in both modes at the same time. When SF6 Gas Detection Mode is enabled, the radiometric features of the Imager are disabled and cannot be selected in the menus. Table 16 lists the options in the SF6 Gas Detection Mode menu. Table 16.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus To improve the gas detection rate, place the Imager where: • The temperature difference between the gas and the background environment is the greatest. • There is a light wind. • There is limited clutter in the background scene. A clear blue sky is optimal. • The Imager is stable. When possible, use a tripod and High Gain (Tripod) mode. • The Imager is close to the leak. If close proximity is not possible, use the 2X lens.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual SmartView Software SmartView software for a PC is available to use with the Imager and contains features to analyze images, organize data and information, and make professional reports. Use SmartView software to: • Review IR-PhotoNotes, audio, and text annotations. • Export IR and visible images. • Edit .is2 image files and .is3 video files. • Enable Bluetooth, WiFi, and Fluke Connect functions.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Streaming Video (Remote Display) Enable the Radio In countries with laws and regulations that permit wireless communications, wireless communication protocols are available to expand the capabilities of the Imager. All Imagers ship from the factory with the radios disabled. To enable the radio: 1. On the Imager, select Camera > Fluke Connect. 2. On the PC, go to http://fluke.com/register/ti. 3. On the website: a. Select a language from the drop down box. b.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Stream Live to a PC To stream live to a PC through a USB connection: 1. Install the latest version of the firmware on the Imager. See Download Firmware. 2. On the PC, open the SmartView software. 3. Connect the USB A connector end of the cable into your PC and the USB Micro B connector end into the Imager. Note Some Imagers have both A and Micro B connector jacks.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Remote Control of Imager Remote Control of Imager Use SmartView software on a PC or the Fluke Connect app on a mobile device to remotely control the Imager. To remotely control the Imager with a PC: 1. Turn on Remote Display. See Stream Live to a PC. 2. In SmartView software, select SmartView (Camera is the default selection). When in remote control mode, use the SmartView software to control all the menus on the Imager.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Optional Lenses Use optional telephoto and wide-angle lenses for more applications of infrared inspection work. To install a lens, align the dot on the lens with the dot on the Product. See Figure 1. 1 1 2 3 Figure 1.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Maintenance Maintenance The Imager does not require maintenance. *W Warning To prevent eye damage and personal injury, do not open the Product. The laser beam is dangerous to eyes. Have the Product repaired only through an approved technical site. Clean the Case Clean the case with a damp cloth and a weak soap solution. Do not use abrasives, isopropyl alcohol, or solvents to clean the case.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual W Caution To prevent damage, do not expose Product to heat sources or high-temperature environments such as an unattended vehicle in the sun. To get the best performance from the lithium-ion battery: • Do not store the Imager on the charger for more than 24 hours as reduced battery life may result. • Charge the Imager for a two-hour minimum at six-month intervals for maximum battery life.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Radio Frequency Data Keep the Imager attached to the charger until the battery condition icon shows a full charge. If you remove the Imager from the charger before a full charge shows, it can have a reduced run-time. Note When the battery is connected to ac power or the unit is in video mode, the Sleep Mode/Auto Off feature is disabled automatically. Optional 12 V Vehicle Charger 1. Connect the 12 V adapter into the 12 V accessory socket of the vehicle. 2.
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Ti300 PRO Ti300+ Ti400 PRO Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO Ti450 SF6 Ti480 PRO Power Batteries 2 Lithium-ion rechargeable smart battery packs with 5-segment LED to show charge level. Battery Life 3 hours to 4 hours continuous use for each battery pack (Actual life depends on settings and usage.) Battery Charge Time 2.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Detailed Specifications Detailed Specifications Ti300 PRO Ti300+ Ti400 PRO Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO -20 °C to 650 °C -10 °C to 1500 °C Ti450 SF6 Ti480 PRO Temperature Measurements Temperature Range (not calibrated below -10 °C) -20 °C to 650 °C -20 °C to 650 °C -20 °C to 1200 °C Accuracy ±2 °C or 2 % (whichever is greater) at 25 °C ambient[1] -10 °C to 1500 °C -20 °C to 1000 °C Imagining Performance Image Capture Frequency 9 Hz or 60 Hz refresh rate dependin
Ti300 PRO, Ti300+, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Ti300 PRO Ti300+ Ti400 PRO Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO Ti450 SF6 Ti480 PRO Optional macro smart lens Minimum Spot Size 25 μ Field of View (H x V) 36.1 ° x 27.1 ° Working Distance ∼8 mm (0.3 in) to ∼14 mm (0.6 in) with optimal at 10 mm (0.
Professional Series Thermal Imagers Detailed Specifications Ti300 PRO Ti300+ Ti400 PRO Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO Ti450 SF6 Ti480 PRO NA Viewable through Smart View software, Windows Media Player, Quicktime, and on Imager. H.264 MPEG encoding AVI will also allow voice recording in addition to captured video. Video Recording Standard, Non-Radiometric Viewable through Smart View software, Windows Media Player, Quicktime, and on Imager. H.
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