Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Legal Information ©2022 Hangzhou Microimage Software Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. About this Manual The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the Product. Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons.
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Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Regulatory Information Note These clauses apply only to the products bearing the corresponding mark or information. FCC Compliance Statement Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Frequency Bands and Power (for CE/UKCA) The frequency bands and transmitting power (radiated and/or conducted) nominal limits applicable to the following radio equipment are as follows: Equipment Model Frequency Band and Power G31, G41, G61* Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz (2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz): 20 dBm; Bluetooth 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz): 20 dBm Wi-Fi 5 GHz (5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz): 23 dBm; Wi-Fi 5 GHz (5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz): 23 dBm; Wi-Fi 5 GHz (5.47 GHz to 5.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info. 2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual (iii) The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate. 5470-5725 MHz doivent respecter le pire limiter; et (iii) Le gain d'antenne maximal autorisé pour les appareils dans la bande 5725-5825 MHz doivent respecter le pire limites spécifiées pour le pointà-point et l'exploitation non point à point, le cas échéant.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Symbol Description Danger Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will or could result in death or serious injury. Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Safety Instruction These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss. Laws and Regulations ● Use of the product must be in strict compliance with the local electrical safety regulations. Transportation ● ● ● Keep the device in original or similar packaging while transporting it. Keep all wrappers after unpacking them for future use.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual ● ● The lithium battery voltage is 3.6 V, and the battery capacity is 6700 mAh. The battery is certified by UL2054. Maintenance ● ● ● ● ● ● If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance. A few device components (e.g., electrolytic capacitor) require regular replacement.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Laser maintenance: It is not necessary to maintain the laser regularly. If the laser does not work, the laser assembly needs to be replaced in the factory under warranty. Keep the device power off when replacing laser assembly. Caution-Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Contents Chapter 1 Overview .................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Device Description ................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Main Function ........................................................................................................................ 1 1.3 Appearance ........................
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 3.4.2 Set Focus Mode Palettes ............................................................................................. 18 3.5 Adjust Digital Zoom .............................................................................................................. 19 3.6 Display OSD Info ................................................................................................................... 19 Chapter 4 Temperature Measurement ............................
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 9.1 Calibrate Compass ............................................................................................................... 38 9.2 Magnetic Declination Correction ......................................................................................... 39 Chapter 10 Connect Bluetooth .................................................................................................. 40 Chapter 11 Set LED Light .............................................
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Device Description The handheld thermography camera is a device with both optical images and thermal images. It can do thermography, distance measurement, video recording, snapshot capturing, alarm, and it can connect to Wi-Fi, hotspot and Bluetooth. The built-in high-sensitivity IR detector and highperformance sensor detects the variation of temperature and measure the real-time temperature.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Note The function is supported by certain models of this series. Palette and Alarm Device supports multiple palettes, and you can set the palette mode according to the alarm function. Client Software Connection ● ● Mobile Phone: Use HIKMICRO Viewer to view live image, capture snapshots, and record videos on your phone. You can also, analyze pictures offline, generate and share a report via the app. Scan the QR codes on the cover to download the App.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual ● ● Note The interface of the device may vary according to different models. Please refer to the actual product. The warning sign is under the laser and on the left of the device. Table 1-1 Interface Description Component Function Laser Button Hold the button to turn on laser, and release the button to turn off laser. Navigation Button Menu Mode: ● Press , , , and to select parameters. ● Press to enter the submenu. ● Press to return to the previous menu.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 2 Preparation 2.1 Charge Device Caution The built-in cell battery that powers the real time clock (RTC) of the device may drain during longtime transportation or storage. It is recommended to recharge the RTC battery for the wellfunctioning of the device clock. To fully charge the RTC battery, the following requirements should be met: ● The rechargeable lithium batteries should be installed on the device.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Figure 2-1 Remove Battery Base 2. Hold the lock catches, and draw the battery base to take out the battery. 3. Insert the battery into the charging base. You can see the charging status via the pilot lamp on the charging base. Figure 2-2 Charge Battery 4. When the battery is fully charged, draw the battery from the charging base. 5. Insert battery into the device. 2.2 Mount Hand Strap The upper part of the hand strap is attached to the camera by a buckle.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Figure 2-3 Insert Upper Part of Hand Strap 2. Fit the buckle on the device and tighten the screw with the supplied wrench. 3. Thread the lower part of the hand strap through the hole at the base of the device. Secure the hand strap with the hook-and-loop fastener. Figure 2-4 Secure Lower Part of Hand Strap 2.3 Mount Protective Cover Attach the protective cover when the device is not in use. Steps 1.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Figure 2-5 Fix Protective Cover 2.4 (Optional) Mount Interchangeable Lens An interchangeable lens is an additional thermal lens that can be mounted to the device to change the original focal length to different ranges, so as to obtain different FOVs and scene scopes. Before You Start ● Purchase a suitable interchange lens recommended by the device manufacturer.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Figure 2-7 Align the Dots 3. Rotate the interchangeable lens clockwise to fix it. Figure 2-8 Mount the Lens 4. Optional: Rotate the interchangeable lens anticlockwise to dismount it. Figure 2-9 Dismount the Lens Note When a new interchangeable lens is mounted on the device, it takes about 2 minutes to achieve accurate temperature measurement. Before that, ~ is added before the temperature value.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 2.4.1 Calibrate Interchangeable Lens This part introduce how to calibrate a newly mounted interchangeable lens. Before You Start ● Place the target plate on a flat surface with the "TARGET" facing the lens. ● Power on the target plate to heat it (12 VDC). ● Start the calibration when the temperature of the plate rises (about 1 minute later after powering on the plate). Steps 1. Power on the handheld camera. 2.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Note ● If the measurement succeeds, the distance is displayed on the screen. If it fails, adjust the distance and try again. ● It is recommended to use a tripod to fix the camera if keeping it still is difficult. 6. Use the left/right buttons or the focus ring to adjust the focus, and press after the "TARGET" is clear (as shown in the following image). 7.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 2.5.1 Set Auto Power-off Duration Go to Local Settings → Device Settings → Auto Off to set the automatic shutdown time for device as required. 2.6 Operation Method The device supports both touch-screen control and button control. Touch-screen control Tap on the screen to set parameters and configurations. Figure 2-11 Touch-screen Control Button control Press the navigation buttons to set parameters and configurations.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 2.7 Menu Description In the observation interface, the left is the status display, and the right is shortcut keys. Tap the screen or press to show the menu bar. Figure 2-13 Menu The description of status display and shortcut key is shown as follows. You can touch the shortcut key to switch modes on the interface. Table 2-2 The Description of Status Display Status Display Description Battery Status The device is connected to PC via Type-C cable.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Shortcut Key , Description ● ● , , , ● ● means Auto Mode of Level & Span, means Manual Mode of Level & Span. Tap the icon to switch the mode of Level & Span. Refer to Adjust Display Temperature Range for detailed operation. means PIP (Picture in Picture) mode, means Thermal mode, means Fusion mode, and means Optical mode. Tap the icon to switch the display mode. Refer to Set Display Mode for detailed operation. Tap the to switch the palette type.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 3 Display Settings Note Your device will periodically perform a self-calibration to optimize image quality and measurement accuracy. In this process the image will pause briefly and you'll hear a "click" as a shutter moves in front of the detector. The self-calibration will be more frequent during start up or in very cold or hot environments. This is a normal part of operation to ensure optimum performance for your device. 3.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 3.1.2 Laser Assisted Focus Point the laser to the target and the device focuses automatically. Before You Start ● It is recommended to use this function in a non-glare environment, such as indoor environment. ● The target should have good light reflection, such as white paper, cable. Steps 1. Press in live view. 2. Select , and go to Capture Settings → Focus → Focus Mode to enable Laser Assisted Focus. 3.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Caution Disable continuous autofocus mode when the device is moving, or it may affect the device function. Go to Settings → Capture Settings → Focus → Focus Mode to enable Continuous Autofocus. Then aim the device at the target, and the device focuses automatically. Note Focus ring adjustment does not take effect in this mode. 3.2 Set Screen Brightness Devices support auto or manual screen brightness adjustment.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual In fusion mode, the device displays the combined view of thermal channel and optical channel. In PiP (Picture in Picture) mode, the device displays thermal view inside the optical view. Note You can press and to set the PiP proportion. Or go to Local Settings → Image Settings → PIP Proportion to set the value. In optical mode, the device displays the optical view. 3. Press to exit. 3.4 Set Palettes The palettes allow you to select the desired colors. Steps 1.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 3.4.1 Set Alarm Mode Palettes Alarm mode palettes allows to mark the targets of certain temperature range with a different color from the rest. Steps 1. Select Palettes from the main menu. 2. Tap the icons to select an alarm rule type. Table 3-2 Icon Description Icon Alarm Mode Description Above Alarm Set the alarm temperature, and the targets with the temperature higher than the set value are displayed in red.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Table 3-3 Icon Description Icon Palettes Mode Description Above Focus Set the temperature threshold, and the targets with the temperature higher than the set value are displayed with fusion palettes. Below Focus Set the temperature threshold, and targets with the temperature lower than the set value are displayed with fusion palettes. Interval Focus Set the temperature range (e.g.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 4 Temperature Measurement The thermography (temperature measurement) function provides the real-time temperature of the scene and display it on the left of your screen. The thermography function is turned on by default. Note Your device will periodically perform a self-calibration to optimize image quality and measurement accuracy. In this process the image will pause briefly and you'll hear a "click" as a shutter moves in front of the detector.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Set temperature of the external optical material (e.g.: germanium window). 3. Return to previous menu to save the settings. Note You can go to Local Settings → Device Settings → Device Initialization → Measurement Tool Initialization to initialize the temperature measurement parameters. 4.1.1 Set Unit Go to Local Settings → Device Settings → Unit to set the temperature unit and distance unit.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 4.3 Set Temperature Measurement Rule You can set temperature measurement parameters to improve the accuracy of temperature measurement. Steps 1. Select from the main menu. 2. Set the point, line, or area rules. The configured rule numbers are displayed near the rule icon. Figure 4-1 Temperature Measurement Rule Settings 4.3.1 Set Point Rule You can set four types of point temperature measurement rules.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Steps 1. Select . 2. Press . 3. Move the point with the navigation buttons or tap on the touch-screen to select a point. . 4. Press The temperature of custom point (e.g. P1) displays P1: XX. 5. Repeat step 1 to 3 to set other custom points. Note At most ten custom points supported. 4.3.2 Set Line Rule Steps 1. Select . 2. Press to generate a default line. 3. Move the line to the required position.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 4. Press to enlarge the frame, and press to contract the frame. Or you can drag the corner of the frame on touch-screen to enlarge or contract the frame. 5. Press . The maximum temperature, minimum temperature, and average temperature of the framed area are displayed on the left of the screen. 6. Repeat steps to set other areas. Note At most three areas are supported.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 4.5 Temperature Alarm When the temperature of targets triggers the set alarm, the device will perform configured actions, such as, flashing the rule frame, making an audible warning, or sending notification to the client software. 4.5.1 Set Alarms for Exceptional Temperatures Alarm actions, such as, audible warning, sending notification to the client software, are triggered when the tested temperature exceeds the set alarm or alert value. Steps 1.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 5 Route Inspection In certain situations that require temperature check for many inspect points, you can use the client software to create inspection routes that cover all the points and send a route inspection task to the device. After the device examines the temperatures of the inspect points, it uploads the results to the client software.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual What to do next Check your device to see if the task is successfully received. 5.2 Perform Route Inspection After receiving inspection tasks from the PC client, you can hold the device and check the inspect points on the route. Upload the results when the inspection is finished. Before You Start ● Make sure your device has a memory card installed. See Appearance for instructions.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Check-in Required and Manual Diagnosis a. In the live view interface, pull the main trigger to switch to the optical channel. b. Aim the scanning frame to the QR code. The device will scan the QR code, and prompt the scanning result. c. Pull the main trigger again to capture and mark the inspect point image. You can select Normal, Emergency Defect, Severe Defect, . General Defect, or Pending from Check-in Required and Auto Diagnosis a.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Before You Start Connect your device with the PC that has the client software installed. See the step of device connection in Create Inspection Route and Send Task to Device for instructions. Steps 1. Open HIKMICRO Inspector. 2. Click and Task Management and check desired tasks. 3. Click Read Inspection Result to download the results from the device. Figure 5-3 Task Management The task status is shown in Completion. 4.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Figure 5-5 Analysis in HIKMICRO Analyzer 30
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 6 Picture and Video Insert memory card into the device, then you can record videos, capture snapshots, and mark and save important data. ● ● ● ● Note Device does not support capturing or recording when the menu is shown. When the device is connected to your PC, it does not support capturing or recording.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 4) Tap or pull the trigger to save the snapshot. Note You can also press to quit the saving. Result Press or tap information. in menu mode to check saved pictures. See View Local Files for more 6.2 Scan QR Code Device can scan and capture the QR code. Steps 1. Press in live view, and select ,. 2. Go to Capture Settings, and enable QR Code. 3. Press to save and exit. 4. Aim the optical lens at the QR code, and press the main trigger.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual ● ● ● Note The frame rate of this format is 5 fps. A video clip should be no longer than 10 minutes, and its size should be no larger than 4 GB. When the storage space is smaller than 500 MB, radiometric video recording is not allowed. Accidentally stopped recordings are not saved. MP4 Recorded videos are saved in .mp4 format.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Table 6-1 File Type and Description File Type Radiometric videos, format .rv Description Radiometric videos clips are not supported playing on the device. To display these videos, you should export the videos to HIKMICRO Analyzer for display and analysis. MP4 videos, format .mp4 Videos of this format can be played on local device, or exported to play by any other supported player.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual What to do next You can import the captured snapshots to HIKMICRO Analyzer for further data analysis. See the User Manual of HIKMICRO Analyzer (embedded in the client software, Help → User Manual ) for the operation guide.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 7 Distance Detection The laser range finder consists of a laser transmitter and a laser receiver. The device detects the distance to a target by measuring the time it takes for a laser pulse to reach the target and return to the laser receiver. This time is converted to a distance, which is displayed on the screen. Before You Start ● It is recommended to use this function in non-glare environment, such as indoor environment.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 8 Geographic Location Display Equipped with satellite positioning modules, the device is able to display its longitude and latitude on the live image and in the captured images. Note The function is only supported by certain models. Go to Local Settings → Device Settings → GPS to enable the satellite positioning modules, and you can see the location displayed at lower right corner of the screen.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 9 Direction Display Equipped with a compass, the device is able to display its direction on the live image and in the captured images. Note The function is supported by certain models. Go to Local Settings → Device Settings → Compass to enable the compass modules, then follow the pop-up instructions to calibrate the compass. See Calibrate Compass for more information.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Note ● During calibration, keep moving and rotating the device to make sure that the device faces every possible directions. ● Calibration Level indicates the validity of calibration, higher level means more accurate compass reading. Calibration succeeds when the Calibration Level turns to 3. 3. Stop moving the device when calibration success message pops up. Result Compass status turns to Calibrated on the settings page. 9.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 10 Connect Bluetooth You can use the bluetooth headset to play the audio recorded together with the videos and the images. Steps 1. Select from the main menu. 2. Go to Local Settings → Device Settings → Bluetooth . 3. Tap on to enable the bluetooth. Note You can also press or OK to quit pairing. The device will search the nearby enabled bluetooth headsets and pair them automatically.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 11 Set LED Light Go to Local Settings → Device Settings → Light Supplement . Tap press in the live view to enable/disable the LED light.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 12 Cast Device Screen to PC The device supports casting screen to PC by UVC protocol-based client software or player. You can connect the device to your PC via a type-C cable, and cast the real-time live view of the device to your PC. Steps 1. Go to Local Settings → Device Settings → Cast Screen to turn on the function on device. 2. Open the UVC protocol-based client software on your PC. 3. Use a type-C cable to connect your device with PC.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 13 Connect Device to Wi-Fi Steps 1. Go to Settings → Device Settings → WLAN . 2. Tap to enable Wi-Fi, and the searched Wi-Fi will be listed as below. Figure 13-1 Wi-Fi List 3. Select Wi-Fi and enter password. Note DO NOT tap enter or space, or the password may be incorrect. 4. Tap Close to hide the keypad. 5. Tap OK. Note It takes about 1 minute at most to connect the device to the selected Wi-Fi.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 14 Set Device Hotspot With the device hotspot, other equipment with Wi-Fi function can join the device for data transmission. Steps 1. Go to Settings → Device Settings → Hotspot . 2. Tap to enable hot spot function. 3. Tap Set Hot Spot to set the hot spot name, encryption and password. ● ● Note When setting password, DO NOT tap enter or space, and at least 8 characters, or the password may be incorrect. Tap Close to hide the keypad after finishing.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 15 Thermal View Mobile Client Connection The device supports both Wi-Fi connection and hot spot. Connect the device to HIKMICRO Viewer, and you can control the device via mobile client. 15.1 Connect via Wi-Fi Before You Start Download and install HIKMICRO Viewer on your phone. Steps 1. Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network. See Connect Device to Wi-Fi for instructions. 2. Connect your phone to the Wi-Fi network that the device is in. 3.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 16 Image Local Output You can view the image on the display unit for details with this function. Before You Start ● This function is only supported by the models with CVBS out interface or micro HDMI output interface. ● If your device has a micro HDMI output interface, connect the device and a display unit to cast the image. No more settings are required.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 17 Maintenance 17.1 View Device Information Go to Local Settings → Device Information to view the device information. 17.2 Set Date and Time Steps 1. Go to Local Settings → Device Settings → Time and Date . 2. Set the date and time. 3. Press to save and exit. Note Go to Local Settings → Image Settings → Display Settings to enable or disable time and date display. 17.3 Upgrade Device Steps 1.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Go to Local Settings → Device Settings → Device Initialization to initialize the memory card. Caution If there are files in the memory card, make sure that the files has been backed up before memory card initialization. Once the card is initialized, data and files can not be recovered. 17.6 About Calibration We recommend you send the device back for calibration once a year, and please contact the local dealer for the information on maintenance points.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 18 Appendix 18.1 Common Material Emissivity Reference Material Emissivity Human Skin 0.98 Printed Circuit Board 0.91 Concrete 0.95 Ceramic 0.92 Rubber 0.95 Paint 0.93 Wood 0.85 Pitch 0.96 Brick 0.95 Sand 0.90 Soil 0.92 Cloth 0.98 Hard Paperboard 0.90 White Paper 0.90 Water 0.96 18.2 FAQ Scan the following QR code to get device common FAQ.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 18.3 Device Command Scan the following QR code to get device common serial port commands. Note that the command list contains the commonly used serial port commands for HIKMICRO thermal cameras. 18.4 Device Communication Matrix Scan the following QR code to get device communication matrix. Note that the matrix contains all communication ports of HIKMICRO thermal cameras.
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