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Table of Contents Chapter Title Page 1 Introduction .............................................................................. Introduction .......................................................................................... Contacting Fluke................................................................................... Safety Information ................................................................................ Standard Accessories ...................................................
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Manual Level and Span .................................................................... Automatic Level and Span ............................................................... Arbitrary Fixed Temperature Level and Span .................................. Using Palette Saturation Colors............................................................ Creating an Isotherm Temperature Band.............................................. Using Display Screen Temperature Markers..
Contents (continued) Charging the Batteries .......................................................................... 8-3 Recalibrating the Batteries.................................................................... 8-4 Conserving Battery Power .................................................................... 8-5 Appendices A Glossary ........................................................................................ B Troubleshooting ..............................................................
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List of Tables Table 1-1. 2-1. 2-2. 2-3. 4-1. 8-1. 8-2. B-1. C-1. D-1. D-2. F-1. F-2. Title Standard Accessories ..................................................... Camera Parts--Descriptions............................................ Display Screen--Descriptions......................................... Programmable Functions................................................ Standard Saturation Colors............................................. Remaining Battery Charge Indicators .....................
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List of Figures Figure Title Page 1-1. 1-2. 1-3. 1-4. 1-5. 1-6. 1-7. 1-8. 2-1. 2-2. 2-3. 2-3. 2-4. 2-5. 2-6. 2-7. B-1. D-1. D-2. Standard Accessories ..................................................... Inserting the Battery ....................................................... Turning the Power On and Off....................................... Inserting a Memory Card ............................................... Focusing the Camera......................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing the IR FlexCam® portable infrared camera (hereafter, “Camera”). This award-winning Camera offers some of the most advanced yet most intuitive, fully-radiometric solutions available. The visible light camera module (VLCM) and IR Fusion functions (on select models only) make it easier than ever to manage and analyze images captured with this system and improve reporting abilities.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual • Moisture Detection—Get to the source of moisture and mold growth. • Restoration—Evaluate remediation work to make sure area is completely dry. Research and Development • Visualize and quantify generated heat patterns to improve products and the processes used to create them. Process Monitoring • Monitor and observe temperatures of processes in real-time.
Introduction Safety Information 1 A WCaution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the camera or cause permanent loss of data. WCaution • To avoid damaging your Camera, treat it with care as you would any type of precision equipment. • Your infrared camera is a precision instrument that uses a sensitive infrared (IR) detector.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual / Note This camera contains a lithium battery. Do not mix with the solid waste stream. Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler. Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling information. Standard Accessories If any of the standard accessories shown in Figure 1-1 and described in Table 1-1 are missing or damaged, contact a Fluke customer service representative.
Introduction Standard Accessories 1 3 5 4 7 6 10 8 9 15 14 11 12 13 16 eii001.eps Figure 1-1.
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Introduction Power Camera On 1 eii002.eps Figure 1-2. Inserting the Battery Power Camera On With a charged battery inserted, or AC power supply connected, press D as shown in Figure 1-3. D lights up green, and the start-up screen appears after approximately 10 seconds. Note After powering on your camera, the camera requires a boot up and warm up period of approximately 30 seconds in order to maintain a crisp, clear, real-time image.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual On/Off F2 F3 eii003.eps Figure 1-3. Turning the Power On and Off Insert Memory Card 1. Pull cover up and rotate as shown in Figure 1-4. 2. Insert the Compact Flash memory card into the slot with the card’s connection end pointed at the camera and the label with MB size facing the back of the camera. 3. Look for the “Compact Flash Card inserted” message on the camera display screen. 4. Close the cover.
Introduction Focus 1 eii004.eps Figure 1-4. Inserting a Memory Card Focus Remove the lens cap, point the lens at the target, and manually rotate the lens with your finger, as shown in Figure 1-5, until the image is in focus. eii005.eps Figure 1-5.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Set Temperature Level and Span 1. Press G as shown in Figure 1-6 to automatically set the camera’s temperature level and span. 2. Press G again as needed to properly scale the image. Level & Span eii006.eps Figure 1-6. Setting the Level and Span Set IR Fusion Blend Level - Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 with Fusion 1. Press and hold G until the IR Fusion blend level control box appears on the display screen. 2.
Introduction Capturing an Image 1 Mouse Controller F2 F2 F3 Level & Span eii007.eps Figure 1-7. Setting the Fusion Blend Level Capturing an Image 1. Tap the TRIGGER button once (shown in Figure 1-8) to pause the live image. 2. Review the image and camera settings. 3. Press and hold the TRIGGER button for 2 seconds to capture (save) the image. The image file name appears in the upper left-hand corner of the display screen indicating the image is saved on the memory card.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Trigger eii008.eps Figure 1-8.
Introduction SmartView Software for Your PC 1 SmartView Software for Your PC Your system includes a CD containing SmartView™ software that you install on your personal computer.
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Chapter 2 Camera Overview Introduction Your Camera is a compact, lightweight system that offers a generous five-inch display module you can position for optimal viewing. You can also rotate the lens module to easily capture target images on ceilings, hidden above high objects, under low obstacles, or in other hard-to-reach places. In addition, you can position the camera for comfortable desktop image analysis and can mount the system on a standard tripod to continuously monitor a single location.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Camera Parts Camera features and controls are shown in Figures 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3 and described in Table 2-1. 1 2 3 4 5 F1 6 F2 7 F3 8 9 10 11 12 eii009.eps Figure 2-1.
Camera Overview Camera Parts 2 14 15 16 21 19 1 20 17 18 eii010.eps Figure 2-2. Camera Front and Top View 22 23 eii011.eps Figure 2-3.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table 2-1. Camera Parts--Descriptions A Mouse controller—Used to control the pointer position in images and text menus. B E button—Performs mouse click, or “enter” function, for the pointer. C F button—Used to access display screen menus. Note: Tap F once and a popup menu appears. D A Programmable function button—Can be programmed to perform different menu functions, see Programming Function Buttons later in this Chapter.
Camera Overview Camera Parts 2 Table 2-1. Camera Parts--Descriptions (cont.) O Visible light lens—Captures visible light control images. P Laser—Used to point out the object you are aiming the camera towards. Q Trigger button—Used to pause and/or save an image frame. Also used to accept a setting change (i.e., OK click), close a menu page, and to return to scan target mode. R Video port—RCA video jack used to connect camera to a TV or video monitor.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Camera Display Screen Display screen features and controls are shown in Figures 2-4, 2-5, and 2-6 and described in Table 2-2. eii012.eps Figure 2-4.
Camera Overview Camera Display Screen 2 eii013.eps Figure 2-5. Camera Display Screen--Example 2 eii014.eps Figure 2-6.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table 2-2. Display Screen--Descriptions A Color palette—Palette used in displayed image; click to change color palette options. B Level and Span—Maximum, center, and minimum temperatures of the color palette. Click temperatures to change limits of a fixed temperature range. C Center point temperature—Average temperature of the center-most group of four pixels. D Mouse pointer and temperature—Temperature at the location of the mouse pointer.
Camera Overview Camera Display Screen 2 Table 2-2. Display Screen--Descriptions (cont.) N Center box with temperatures—Center 50 by 50 pixel box with the maximum, average, and minimum temperatures in the box (when enabled). O Hot cursor temperature—Temperature and location of the hottest temperature in the image; always in red (when enabled). P Cold cursor temperature—Temperature and location of the coldest temperature in the image; always in blue (when enabled).
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Programming Function Buttons You can assign any of the functions described in Table 2-3 to any one of three programmable buttons: A, B, C (see Appendix F for a list of default settings). See programming instructions on the next page. Table 2-3. Programmable Functions Centerpoint/Centerbox—Used to cycle the centerpoint on, then centerpoint and centerbox on, then the centerpoint and centerbox both off.
Camera Overview Programming Function Buttons 2 Table 2-3. Programmable Functions (cont.) Laser—Used to help you correlate what is on the camera display screen with what you are looking at (IR Fusion models only). The laser spot is visible in the control image and can be a valuable reference point for later image review. Start Sequence—Used to quickly start the Auto Capture sequence. (Auto Capture is available on Ti45 and Ti55 models only.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Using Display Screen Menus Your camera is user-friendly and easy to operate and mirrors the way you use a personal computer in that it has a mouse controller and select button you use to select task bar items on the camera display screen and access and navigate through on-screen menus. In many cases, you can perform the same task either of two ways: by clicking on a display screen task bar item and/or opening a display screen menu to reveal additional options.
Camera Overview Inserting and Removing Memory Card 2 Inserting and Removing Memory Card Your Camera comes with a removable, reusable CompactFlash memory card capable of storing hundreds of images. Inserting and removing a memory card is shown in Figure 2-7. eii004.eps Figure 2-7. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Note The card must be inserted into the camera to save and store images. Use only SanDisk-brand CompactFlash memory cards with a 2003 or newer copyright date.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 2. Insert the SanDisk-brand CompactFlash memory card into the slot with the card’s connection end pointed at the camera and the label with MB size facing the back of the camera. Note If the camera is powered on, the message, “Compact Flash Card inserted” is displayed. To remove a memory card: Note Camera can be on or off when removing a memory card. WCaution To prevent data loss or corruption, do not remove the memory card while saving an image. 1.
Chapter 3 Basic Operation Acquiring and Reviewing Images Your Camera has three operating modes: scan target, pause/save, and view/delete images. Scan Target To scan target area of interest: 1. Press D to power on the camera. 2. Remove lens cap and point the lens at the target area. 3. Focus and view the target area on the display screen. 4. Tap G to set the camera’s temperature level and span; tap G again as needed to quickly bring the target area into view. 5.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Tap the TRIGGER button to return to scan target mode. View Saved Image To view images saved on the memory card: 1. Make sure memory card is inserted (see Chapter 2), then tap F. 2. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Browse Images on the popup menu and tap E. 3. Position the pointer over the thumbnail view of the image you want to open, and double-click E to open.
Basic Operation Electronic Zoom 5. 3 Tap the TRIGGER button to close the thumbnail screen and return to scan target mode. To delete all images saved on the memory card at the same time: 1. Tap F. 2. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu. 3. Tap E. 4. Position the pointer over the Files tab and tap E. 5. Position the pointer over Delete all images and tap E. 6. Select Yes (if you do not want to delete all images, select No or Cancel). 7.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Saved Image Information Opening the Info tab within the Image Settings menu window enables you to view a variety of information about a saved image, including: the name of the camera manufacturer, camera model number, lens focal length and f-number, lens model and serial number, and camera calibration date of the camera used to capture the image.
Chapter 4 Analyzing and Enhancing Images Setting Emissivity and Background Temperature Setting your camera with correct emissivity and background temperature values is critical to making accurate temperature measurements. Emissivity values on your camera and saved images are adjustable between 0.01 and 1.00 with increments of 0.01. This value, along with the background temperature and target radiation measured by the camera, is used to calculate target temperatures.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual To set the background temperature for an image in the camera: 1. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the background temperature value on the task bar and tap E. (See Chapter 2 for background temperature value location on the task bar.) 2. Use the up/down MOUSE action to raise or lower the value. 3. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to the open image. 4. Tap the TRIGGER button again to return to scan target mode.
Analyzing and Enhancing Images Changing Color Palettes 4 Changing Color Palettes Although all of your camera’s color palettes can be used with any image, you may find that some color palettes work better than others for analyzing images depending on the situation. You can change the color palette prior to capturing images and can change the color palette of images already saved on the memory card. Two methods are available to change the color palette.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual minimum and maximum limits so that everything in the scene is scaled between the minimum and maximum temperature if the target temperatures are within the camera’s currently selected calibration temperature range. If the target temperatures are outside the currently selected calibration temperature range, the target is displayed in the saturation color for the current color palette (see Using Palette Saturation Colors later in this chapter).
Analyzing and Enhancing Images Setting Temperature Level and Span 4 Arbitrary Fixed Temperature Level and Span This feature allows you to adjust the level and span “on the fly,” while scanning targets of special interest and creating high contrast in the temperature ranges of those targets. Note Be sure the temperature calibration range is set properly. See Setting the Temperature Calibration Range in Chapter 6.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual You can also the level and span by using the menu system. To set the level and span using the menu system 1. Tap F. 2. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the popup menu and tap E. 3. Position the pointer over the Palette tab and tap E. 4. Position the pointer over the Adjustment Interval down arrow and tap E. 5. Use the MOUSE controller to scroll to “Manual” and tap E. 6.
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Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Creating an Isotherm Temperature Band Note This feature is available only on Ti45 and Ti55 cameras without IR Fusion. You can add an isotherm temperature band to an image to highlight areas of equal temperature. The image pixels that fall within the isotherm span you set appear in a color different from the palette colors. You can specify the span using either the maximum and minimum temperatures or the center point temperature and span width.
Analyzing and Enhancing Images Using Display Screen Temperature Markers 4 Using Display Screen Temperature Markers You can annotate images with various types of markers to help you interpret or analyze images. For example, you can highlight particular areas of interest in an image or highlight critical objects whose minimum, maximum, or average temperatures must be in a particular range.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 4. Position pointer over one of the temperatures you want to appear in the image (Center Point, Center Box, Hot Cursor, Cold Cursor) and tap E. A check mark indicates the function is enabled. 5. Repeat Step 4 as needed to choose additional temperature reading options and/or to “uncheck” options you do not want to appear on the image. In scan target mode, you can also select Onscreen Logo.
Analyzing and Enhancing Images Annotations 4 Annotations Note This feature is available on Ti45 and Ti55 models only. Adding Annotations to Saved Images Your Camera enables you to add notes, or annotations, to your infrared images. An annotations file named “notations.txt” is located in the camera memory. If you store an annotations file on the memory card, your camera recognizes the annotations file on the memory card first. The “notations.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual annotation items for the selected category appear on the right side of the annotation editor window. 7. Position the pointer over the box next to the annotation item you want to select and tap E. Repeat as needed to select additional annotation items. 8. Repeat Steps 6-7 as needed to select additional annotation categories. 9. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to the open image. An annotation icon appears in the upper part of the image. 10.
Analyzing and Enhancing Images Annotations 4. 4 Tap the TRIGGER button to return to the open image; tap the TRIGGER button again to return to scan target mode. To add a new annotation item to a saved image: Note Multi-Select annotations (meaning you may select more than one at a time) have a check box next to the item name; single-select annotations (meaning you may select only one at a time) have a radio button (circle) next to the item name. 1.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 5. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. Creating Annotations Lists in SmartView In addition to managing your annotations using the annotation editor in the camera, you can change the predefined list and create your own annotations categories and items using the SmartView annotations editor (see the SmartView software CD that came with your Camera).
Chapter 5 Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) Note This Chapter applies only to cameras with IR Fusion. Enabling/Disabling Visible Light Camera Module To enable/disable the visible light camera module: 1. Tap F. 2. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap E. 3. Position the pointer over the VLCM tab and tap E. You may need to position the pointer over the right or left arrow and tap E to scroll to the VLCM tab. 4.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Using Image Alignment Image alignment is an automatic adjustment that occurs as you focus the infrared camera lens. The visible light image and the infrared image are lined up based on the focusing distance of the infrared lens so that they may be combined for viewing and analysis. The visible light image and the infrared image are lined up for distances greater than 50 cm (approximately 2 ft).
Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) Using Full Screen or Picture-in-Picture View 5 2. While continuing to hold G, move the MOUSE controller left or right to desired setting, or use E to position the pointer over the Full IR or Full VR text to quickly move to 100% infrared or 100% visible light respectively. 3. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. To adjust the IR-VL Fusion blend level from the popup menu: 1. Tap F. 2.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual enabling the infrared picture to fit inside the visible light picture (picture-inpicture). To choose full screen or picture-in-picture view: 1. Tap F. 2. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap E. 3. Position the pointer over either the Full Screen or Picture-in-Picture radio button as desired. 4. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode.
Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) Using Torch Control 5 Using Torch Control When working in darker areas, you can enable the torch function to provide better lighting. If the flash is not enabled, but the torch function is, the torch remains on during image capture. The torch operates at approximately 50% power continuously; the flash operates at full power the instant the image is captured. Note The torch can be enabled at the same time the flash is enabled.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 4. Position the pointer over the Flash Enabled box; tap E to add or remove a check mark. A check mark indicates the function is enabled. 5. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. Recording Visible Light Images With the visible light camera module, you can simultaneously save both an infrared image and the corresponding visible light control image.
Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) Using Laser Pointer 5 Using Laser Pointer XWWarning *To avoid injury, use your camera’s Class 2 laser pointer only as instructed. Use the laser function to help you point out the object you are aiming the camera towards. For example, use the laser to show a colleague where a problem is physically located. Using appropriate IR Fusion blend levels and color palette settings allows the red laser dot to be in the visible light image only.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Color alarm thresholds and range limits can be adjusted using the display screen menu. Note Color alarms work in both full screen and picture-in-picture view. With the onscreen alarm disabled, the entire infrared image is blended with the visible light image according to the IR Fusion blend setting and palette selection. The IR Fusion blend setting should include some IR (i.e.
Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) Using Color Alarms 5 If you selected “Temperatures are Inside Specified Range,” you cannot change the Max or Min check boxes. 9. Continue to Step 10 to set the alarm temperature range, or go to Step 12 if finished. To set color alarm temperature range (maximum and minimum temperatures): 10. Follow steps 1-4. 11.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Using Palette Bar to Adjust Color Alarm Ranges If you have enabled color alarms, the color alarm temperature limits are indicated next to the color palette on the display screen. To adjust the color alarm temperature limits from the color palette: 1. Position the pointer over the color alarm temperature limit you want to change, then tap E to highlight the value. 2. Use the MOUSE controller up/down action to change the value. 3.
Chapter 6 Camera Setup Adjusting Display Screen Brightness You can adjust the display screen brightness for better viewing options in various lighting conditions. Note For maximum battery life, use the dimmest setting possible that still enables you to clearly see the display screen images. To adjust the display screen brightness and high brightness timeout time: 1. Tap F. 2. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap E. 3.
Ti40, Ti45 Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Hiding Display Screen Task Bar For more image viewing area, you can hide the display screen task bar. Specifically, you can set the task bar to automatically disappear within 3 seconds when the mouse pointer is moved off the bottom row of the camera display screen or if the pointer remains stationary on the task bar (above the bottom row) for 4 seconds. To enable the Auto-Hide Task Bar function: 1. Tap F. 2.
Camera Setup Setting Temperature Units 6 4. Position the pointer over the Display tab and tap E. 5. Position the pointer over the Temperature Scale box and tap E. A check mark indicates function is enabled. 6. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. Setting Temperature Units To set or change temperature units to Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin: 1.
Ti40, Ti45 Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Changing Lens Selection To change the lens selection to match the installed lens: Note Lens selection cannot be changed on a paused or saved image. Be sure to select the correct lens prior to pausing or saving an image. 1. Tap F. 2. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap E. 3. Position the pointer over the Lens tab and tap E. 4.
Camera Setup Setting Date and Time 4. 6 • Position the pointer over the year and tap E. • Position the pointer over the up/down arrows and tap E as needed to scroll one year at a time until you reach the year you want. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. To change the time: 1. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the time field on the task bar. 2. Tap E. 3.
Ti40, Ti45 Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 2. Tap E. 3. Position the pointer over the Locale tab and tap E. 4. Position the pointer over the time down arrow and select. 5. Position pointer over the desired format and tap E. 6. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode.
Camera Setup Naming Image Files 6 2. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu. 3. Tap E. 4. Position the pointer over the Save tab and tap E. 5. Position the pointer over Compact Flash in the Load Settings From row and tap E. 6. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. To restore factory settings: 1. Tap F. 2. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu. 3.
Ti40, Ti45 Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Note This change affects only new images saved to the memory card and does change the prefix of previously saved images. 1. Tap F. 2. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu. 3. Tap E. 4. Position the pointer over the Files tab and tap E. 5. Position the pointer over Edit and tap E to open the Prefix Editor. 6. Select and click on up to five alphanumeric characters one at a time.
Camera Setup Selecting Video Output Options 6 Selecting Video Output Options Using the video port and video cable, you can display the live, paused, or saved images on a TV, video projector, or video monitor. You can also record images on a video recorder. Video output can be set to NTSC, PAL, or disabled. Note Disable the video output function when not in use to save battery power. To select NTSC or PAL signal and enable/disable video output: 1.
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Chapter 7 Advanced Operation Enhancing the Image You can use the image enhancement function to improve image clarity in live scan targets and images saved while this function is enabled. Image quality improves with each increase in image enhancement; however, response times are reduced accordingly, for example, images set to “Normal” image enhancement refresh a screen at a faster update rate than images set to “High.” Note Higher settings are more likely to show blurring on moving targets.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Using Auto Capture Note This feature is available on Ti45 and Ti55 models only. With the Auto Capture function, you can record a sequence of one or more images by specifying the number of images to be captured and the time interval between images. Use the Auto Captue function to scan multiple target areas and quickly save the images. Note Actual number of saved images depends on the capacity of your memory card.
Advanced Operation Using Auto Capture 7 5. Position the pointer over the right or left arrows next to Interval (sec) to set the number of seconds between images. 6. Position pointer over the Manual radio button and select. 7. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. To trigger the Auto Capture function using a temperature setting: 1. Tap F, then use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the popup menu. 2. Tap E. 3.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Using User-Defined Display Screen Temperature Markers Note This feature is available on Ti45 and Ti55 models only. In addition to basic display screen temperature markers (see Chapter 4), the IRFlexCam offers the following advanced marker options available in scan target mode and/or on a saved image you open: • Up to three user-defined spot temperatures each marked with a crosshair. • Up to three user-defined area markers each indicated by a custom-sized box.
Advanced Operation Using User-Defined Display Screen Temperature Markers 6. 7 Select the rectangle icon from the Marker toolbar to add area markers (see the next set of procedures), or tap the programmable button to close the Marker toolbar and return either to scan target mode or to the open image. From an open image, tap the TRIGGER button again to return to scan target mode. To add area markers to the display screen from either scan target mode or from an open image: 1.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 4. Use the MOUSE controller to adjust the value up or down as desired; tap E. 5. Repeat Steps 1-4 as needed. 6. Tap the programmable button to close the Marker toolbar and return either to scan target mode or to the open image. From an open image, tap the TRIGGER button again to return to scan target mode. To remove, rename, or annotate spot temperature and/or area markers from either scan target mode or from a open image: 1.
Advanced Operation Using Internal Recalibration • If you select Annotate, the Annotations editor appears. • 4. 7 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the desired annotations (see Chapter 4) and press E. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept the setting change and return to scan image mode or to the open image. From an open image, tap the TRIGGER button again to return to scan target mode. To move point and area markers: 1.
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Chapter 8 Camera Care Cleaning the IR Lens, VLCM, Display Screen, and Body For optimal performance, your Camera should be treated with care and gently cleaned as needed. You should always take great care whenever you touch the lens or display screen. The lens elements are made from Germanium crystal and easily can shatter or be scratched and chipped, and the liquid crystal display (LCD) screen is sensitive to excess pressure.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Using Other Lenses Your Camera comes standard with an f 0.8 20 mm focal length lens, which is appropriate for most applications. The lens is made of Germanium crystal and is antireflection coated for high transmission in the 8 to 14 micron wavelength band. Two additional lenses are available: a wide angle f 0.8 10.5 mm focal length lens to capture larger targets at short distances and a narrow angle f 1.
Camera Care Charging the Batteries 8 The Battery tab within the Camera Info window shows the power source, remaining battery charge level, and battery manufacturer, serial number, and number of discharge cycles. To view the Battery tab information: 1. Tap F. 2. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Info on the popup menu and tap E. 3. Position the pointer over the Battery tab and tap E. 4. Tap the TRIGGER button to return to scan target mode.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual To charge camera batteries: Note Charge at least one battery for 3 hours before use. Two batteries charge sequentially. The second battery remains in standby mode until the first battery is charged. 1. Connect battery charger AC power supply to a power outlet. An outlet adapter may be necessary outside of the United States. 2. Connect the power supply to the dual-bay battery charger. 3.
Camera Care Conserving Battery Power 8 Note Recalibration may take up to 16 hours. You can charge a battery in the right charging bay while recalibrating a battery in the left bay. To recalibrate a battery: 1. Insert the battery into the left bay of the battery charger. 2. Press the recalibrate button on the front of the charger.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual To change the standby to off timeout time: 1. Tap F. 2. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu. 3. Tap E. 4. Position the pointer over the Power tab and tap E. 5. Position the pointer over the Standby To Off Timeout down arrow and press E. 6. Position the pointer over the time you want and press E. 7. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode.
Appendices Appendix A B C D E F Title Glossary ....................................................................................... Troubleshooting........................................................................... Emissivity Values ........................................................................ Camera Specifications and Dimensions....................................... Resources and References ........................................................... Camera Default Settings .......
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Appendix A Glossary Background Temperature The temperature of the surroundings, as seen by the target object. In practical terms, this is often considered to be the ambient or room temperature. When outdoors, this can be a very difficult value to estimate, due to the effects of very hot (the sun) and cold (clear sky) objects. By paying careful attention to the location of and direction from which an object is photographed, the effects of very hot and cold objects in the background can often be minimized.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Infrared Spectrum The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum immediately adjacent to visible light; approximately from 0.7µm to microwave. Infrared Camera Electronics, lens, and detector combinations that give the user an image, that can be viewed or recorded, of energy in the infrared spectrum. Infrared, Thermal The portion of the infrared spectrum from which the majority of heat energy is recorded.
Appendices Glossary A Saturation Colors The ends of the color palette used to display temperature extremes, for example., a temperature greater than the palette maximum temperature and/or a temperature lower than the palette minimum temperature. Span The temperature range across which the color palette (temperature scale) is mapped. Target An object being thermally photographed. Temperature Scale – The temperatures represented by the color palette (palette temperatures).
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Appendix B Troubleshooting For troubleshooting help, see the tips in Table B-1. Table B-1. Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Camera will not power on. Possible Reason Possible Solution The battery is not inserted. Insert a charged battery. The battery is not charged. Charge the battery. See Chapter 8. An improper Compact Flash memory card is inserted. Use SanDisk-brand Compact Flash memory card with a 2003 or newer copyright date.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table B-1. Troubleshooting Tips (cont.) Symptom Camera will not power on. Possible Reason The Compact Flash memory card is corrupt. Possible Solution Reformat* the memory card: Insert the Compact Flash card into a memory card reader installed on your computer. Use “Windows Explorer” or “My Computer” to view the memory card drive location. Right click on the drive and select the FAT or FAT16 file format. WCaution To prevent image data loss, do not use FAT32 format.
Appendices Troubleshooting B Table B-1. Troubleshooting Tips (cont.) Symptom Possible Reason Possible Solution Camera will not save an image. The Compact Flash memory card is full. Insert new SanDisk-brand Compact Flash memory card, delete unnecessary images from the card (see Chapter 3), or transfer the images saved on the card to a computer hard drive and/or other back up storage device (e.g., CD-R disc). The approximate sign (~) appears in front of a temperature reading.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Before You Contact Us To better assist you and to minimize your call time, please have the following information ready to share with a customer service representative before contacting Fluke Corporation: OCA Version, DSP Version, and MSP Version You will find this information in the Camera Info menu, Info tab (see Chapter 8). Serial Number and Part Number (twist lens module, then see label on the side of the camera body as shown in Figure B-1). 1 2 H 0 S WIT 0.
Appendix C Emissivity Values Use the emissivity values shown in Table C-1 as a guide to properly setting the emissivity value on your Camera. Table C-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials Material Temperature (°C) Emissivity Aluminum, polished 0 0.05 Aluminum, rough surface 0 0.07 Aluminum, strongly oxidized 0 0.25 Asbestos board 0 0.96 Asbestos fabric 0 0.78 Asbestos paper 0 0.94 Asbestos slate 0 0.96 Brass, dull, tarnished 0 0.22 Brass, polished 0 0.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table C-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials (cont.) Material Temperature (°C) Emissivity Carbon, purified 0 0.80 Cast iron, rough casting 0 0.81 Cast iron, polished 0 0.21 Charcoal, powdered 0 0.96 Chromium, polished 0 0.10 Clay, fired 0 0.91 Concrete 0 0.54 Copper, polished, annealed 0-17 0.01-0.02 Copper, commercial burnished 0 0.07 Copper, oxidized 0 0.65 Copper, oxidized to black 0 0.88 Electrical tape, black plastic 0 0.
Appendices Emissivity Values C Table C-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials (cont.) Material Temperature (°C) Emissivity Iron, sheet galvanized, burnished 0 0.23 Iron, sheet, galvanized, oxidized 0 0.28 Iron, shiny, etched 0 0.16 Iron, wrought, polished 0 0.28 Lacquer, Bakelite 0 0.93 Lacquer, black, dull 0 0.97 Lacquer, black, shiny 0 0.87 Lacquer, white 0 0.87 Lampblack 0 0.96 Lead, gray 0 0.28 Lead, oxidized 0 0.63 Lead, red, powdered 0 0.93 Lead, shiny 0 0.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table C-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials (cont.) Material Temperature (°C) Emissivity Quartz 0 0.93 Rubber 0 0.93 Shellac, black, dull 0 0.91 Shellac, black, shiny 0 0.82 Snow 0 0.80 Steel, galvanized 0 0.28 Steel, oxidized strongly 0 0.88 Steel, rolled freshly 0 0.24 Steel, rough surface 0 0.96 Steel, rusty red 0 0.69 Steel, sheet, nickelplated 0 0.11 Steel, sheet, rolled 0 0.56 Tar paper 0 0.92 Tin, burnished 0 0.
Appendix D Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table D-1 lists the technical specifications for the Ti45 and Ti40 models. Table D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40 Model Name Ti45 Model with IR Fusion Ti45 Model without IR Fusion Ti40 Model with IR Fusion Ti40 Model without IR Fusion Imaging Performance Detector 30 Hz 160x120 Focal Plane Array (FPA), Vanadium Oxide (VOX) Uncooled Microbolometer Spectral Band 8 µm to 14 µm Thermal Sensitivity ≤ 0.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Model Name Ti45 Model with IR Fusion Ti45 Model without IR Fusion Ti40 Model with IR Fusion Ti40 Model without IR Fusion On-screen Indicators Indicate status of battery, target emissivity, background temp., temp.
Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions D Table D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Model Name Ti45 Model with IR Fusion Ti45 Model without IR Fusion Ti40 Model with IR Fusion Ti40 Model without IR Fusion Temperature Measurement Calibrated Temp.
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Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions D Table D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Model Name Ti45 Model with IR Fusion Ti45 Model without IR Fusion Ti40 Model with IR Fusion Ti40 Model without IR Fusion Warranty Two years and begins on date of shipment. Standard Equipment IR Camera with 20 mm f/0.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Model Name Ti45 Model with IR Fusion Ti45 Model without IR Fusion Extended temperature range 500 °C to 1200 °C (932 °F to 2192 °F) with 20mm lens Ti40 Model with IR Fusion Ti40 Model without IR Fusion AC Adapter Visible Light Camera Pixels 1.
Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions D Table D-2 lists the technical specifications for the Ti55 and Ti50 models. Table D-2. Camera Specifications, Ti55 and Ti50 Models Model Name Ti55 Model with IR Fusion Ti50 Model with IR Fusion Ti55 Model without IR Fusion Ti50 Model without IR Fusion Imaging Performance Detector 60Hz 320x240 Focal Plane Array (FPA), Vanadium Oxide (VOX) Uncooled Microbolometer Spectral Band 8 µm to 14 µm Thermal Sensitivity ≤ 0.
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Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions D Table 4-2. Camera Specifications, Ti50 and Ti55 (cont.) Model Name Ti55 Model with IR Fusion Ti55 Model without IR Fusion Ti50 Model with IR Fusion Ti50 Model without IR Fusion Centerpoint Cursor temp. Center box (area min/max, average) Measurement Modes Movable points & boxes Centerpoint Cursor temp.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table D-2. Camera Specifications, Ti50 and Ti55 Models (cont.) Ti55 Model without IR Fusion Ti50 Model with IR Fusion Ti50 Model without IR Fusion Model Name Ti55 Model with IR Fusion Size 71mm x 262mm x 196mm (2.8 in x 10.5 in x 7.7 in) Tripod Mounting 1/4 in – 20 UNC Environmental Operating Temp. -10 °C to +50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F) Storage Temp.
Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions D Table D-2. Camera Specifications, Ti50 and Ti55 Models (cont.) Model Name Ti55 Model with IR Fusion Ti50 Model with IR Fusion Ti55 Model without IR Fusion Ti50 Model without IR Fusion Premium Carrying Case Battery Charger User Manual Video Cable PCMCIA Adapter AC Adapter Optional Equipment Power Cable for 12 V from car to charger Heads Up Display Extra Batteries Sun Shield 54 mm Tele-photo Lens (9 °H x 6 °V) 10.
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Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions D eii019.eps Figure D-1.Camera Dimensions eii020.eps Figure D-2.
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Appendix E Resources and References Level 1 Thermography One good way to begin learning the skills required to become a successful thermograph is to take a Level 1 thermography class.
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Appendix F Camera Default Settings Table F-1 shows the default settings for the Ti45 and Ti40 models. Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models Setting Ti45 Model with IR Fusion Ti45 Model without IR Fusion Ti40 Model with IR Fusion Ti40 Model without IR Fusion Camera Info Info Reference Only Battery Reference Only Camera Settings Calendar Date Current Time Current Lens 20 mm/F.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 Model with IR Fusion High Brightness Timeout 30 seconds Standby Time Out 5 min Standby to Off Time 10 min Video Output Off Ti45 Model without IR Fusion Ti40 Model with IR Fusion Files File Prefix IR File Sequence 0 Auto-Start Notation Wizard Disabled Locale Temp.
Appendices Camera Default Settings F Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 Model with IR Fusion Ti45 Model without IR Fusion Ti40 Model with IR Fusion Image Settings Display Center Point Disabled Center Box Disabled Hot Cursor Disabled n/a Cold Cursor Disabled n/a Temp.
Appendices Camera Default Settings F Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 Model with IR Fusion Emissivity 0.95 Background Temp 68 °F …Fixed Image Ti45 Model without IR Fusion Ti40 Model with IR Fusion Ti40 Model without IR Fusion Disabled Image Settings Color Palette Color Palette Blue-Red Saturation Colors Standard Automatic Adjustment Disabled ISO Enable Isotherm n/a Disabled n/a PIC Max.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Ti45 without IR Fusion Ti40 Model with IR Fusion Ti40 Model without IR Fusion Disabled n/a n/a n/a TRUE n/a n/a n/a Max Calibration range maximum n/a n/a n/a Min Calibration range maximum n/a n/a n/a Setting Ti45 with IR Fusion Color Alarms Enable Onscreen Alarm Temps.
Appendices Camera Default Settings F Table F-2 shows the default settings for the Ti55 and Ti50 models. Table F-2. Default Settings, Ti55 and Ti50 Models Setting Ti55 Model with IR Fusion Ti55 Model without IR Fusion Ti50 Model with IR Fusion Ti50 Model without IR Fusion Camera Info Info Reference Only Battery Reference Only Camera Settings Calendar Date Current Time Current Lens 20mm/F.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table F-2. Default Settings, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.) Setting Video Output Ti55 Model with IR Fusion Ti55 Model without IR Fusion Ti50 Model with IR Fusion Off Files File Prefix IR File Sequence 0 Auto-Start Notation Wizard Disabled Locale Temp.
Appendices Camera Default Settings F Table F-2. Default Settings, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table F-2. Default Settings, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.) Setting Ti55 Model with IR Fusion Ti55 Model without IR Fusion Ti50 Model with IR Fusion Image Settings Mouse Temp Enabled Zoom Image 1x Image Enhancement Off Emissivity Emissivity 0.
Appendices Camera Default Settings F Table F-2. Default Settings, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.) Setting Ti55 Model with IR Fusion Ti55 Model without IR Fusion Ti50 Model with IR Fusion Ti50 Model without IR Fusion PIC Max.
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Index —A— —C— analysis area, 2-10 analysis point, 2-10 annotations, 2-11, 4-11 add new annotation item, 4-13 adding to saved images, 4-11 auto-annotate, 4-13 auto-annotation function, 4-13 delete, change, or add new category, 4-12 smartview annotations lists, 4-14 area markers. See user-defined display screen temperature markers auxiliary power port. See camera overview calibration range.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual conserving battery power, 8-5 customer service, B-3 date, 2-9 changing, 6-4 changing format, 6-5 display screen, 2-6 adjusting brightness, 6-1 descriptions, 2-9 hiding color palette, 6-2 hiding task bar, 6-2 temperature markers, 4-9 user-defined temperature markers, 7-4 DSP version, B-4, See camera and battery information browse image, 3-1 browse thumbnails, 5-7 file naming, 6-7 pause, 3-1 save, 3-1 image alignment, 5-2 image enhancement, 2-12, 7-1 adjusting level, 7-1 i
Index(continued) —N— naming image files, 6-7 changing name prefix, 6-7 resetting name sequence number, 6-8 notes. See annotations —O— OCA version, B-4, See camera and battery information off button. See camera overview on button. See camera overview onscreen logo, 4-9 —P— palette saturation colors, 4-6 enabling/disabling, 4-7 palette visible, 2-11 part number, B-4 pause image mode, 3-1 PIC. See programmable image capture picture-in-picture view, 2-10, 2-12, 5-3 power source indicator, 2-9 power switch.
Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual —V— video output enable/disable, 6-9 select NTSC or PAL, 6-9 video port. See camera overview visible light camera module (VLCM), 2-1, 5-1 enabling/disabling, 5-1 visible light flash, 5-5 visible light lens. See camera overview vivid color. See brightness and color controls —Z— zoom. See electronic zoom Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Index-4 FAX 781.665.0780 - TestEquipmentDepot.
