Thermal Infrared Camera USER MANUAL
USER MANUAL Sierra Pacific Innovations Corp 6620 S Tenaya Way, Bldg #100-110 Las Vegas, NV 89113 USA (702) 369-3966 (702) 369-3977 Fax www.imaging1.com ® SPI Corp Products mentioned herein are not available for export from the USA. Publication No: raz9959 M4 UM 008 Notices: The RAZ-IR is an ISO9001:2000 certified instrument based upon its design, manufacture, in-house repair support, warranty practices, and other criteria that are of importance to those that will depend on the quality of this equipment.
USER MANUAL Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4 Precautions.................................................................................................................. 4 Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 5 Calibration and Repair Philosophy ..............................................................
USER MANUAL Introduction This publication provides the necessary information required to safely operate the RAZ-IR thermal camera. Compared to previous publications, this edition has been revised based upon recent camera modifications, such as the extended temperature range improvements up to ℃, 250 the procedure for choosing and displaying temperatures in Celsius and Fahrenheit, the background modification function and other improvements.
USER MANUAL • The RAZ-IR thermal camera incorporates precision optical equipment and static-sensitive electronics which should be protected from shock and vibration at all times. • Do not cover, impede or otherwise block the air ventilation ports on the RAZ-IR thermal camera body. • Do not attempt to open the camera body as this action will void the manufacturer’s warranty. The RAZ-IR thermal camera is powered by a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) rechargeable battery pack.
USER MANUAL If your camera needs repair or servicing, contact SPI to arrange for the instrument to be returned. Caution The RAZ-IR thermal camera does not incorporate any user serviceable parts. Never attempt to disassemble or modify the camera. Opening the unit housing voids the warranty.
USER MANUAL imaging where never possible before. Options Available: -Direct live real-time Camera to PC USB interface module available for digital snapshot or video image capture. -Telephoto Afocal Germanium Long Range NFOV optics lens.
USER MANUAL Technical Specifications Image Performance Thermal: Detector type: Spectral Range: Field of View/ Focus: Thermal Sensitivity: Image display: Electronic Zoom: Microbolometer UFPA (160 x 120 pixels, 35µm) 8-14µm 25° x 19°/12.6mm ℃ ≤120mk @30 256 level, 8 palettes (Rainbow, iron, B&W, etc) 2× Visual: Built-in Digital Video: Image Presentation: External Display: Measurement: Temperature Range: Accuracy: Measurement Modes: CMOS Sensor, 640 x 480 pixels, 224 colors 2.2” TFT & 1.
USER MANUAL using external battery charger 2W Power consumption: Environmental Specification: Operating Temperature: ℃-+50℃ -20℃-+60℃ -10 Storage Temperature: Humidity: Operating and storing 10% to 95%, noncondensing IP54 Operational: 25g, IEC 68-2-29 Operational: 2g, IEC 68-2-6 Encapsulation: Shock: Vibration: Interfaces: USB1.1: Image (thermal & visual), measurement, and voice transfer to PC Physical Characteristics: 120mm x 60mm x 30mm (Standard Model) 0.
USER MANUAL Replay • Saved images can be replayed on the camera or externally on your computer. • Voice annotation and saved images can be simultaneously replayed on the camera and on a computer monitor. • Replayed images on the camera can also be processed right in the camera. • Saved images can be transferred to a computer via the USB extension cable for post processing using the analysis software.
USER MANUAL Quick Start Guide • Be certain that the battery is fully charged and properly installed in the camera; • Power on the RAZ-IR thermal camera; • Flip open the top half of the RAZ-IR thermal camera to view the display screen; • Wait for 15 seconds and remove the lens cap; • Non-uniformity Correction (NUC) is performed automatically when the camera is powered on; • Point the RAZ-IR thermal camera at any object to be analyzed; • Use the lens focal ring and adjust the focus to get a clear image on th
USER MANUAL Control Keys Quick Reference Table ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION On/Off Power Key M Menu Key ▲ ▼ ◄ ► Up Arrow Key Down Arrow Key Left Arrow Key Right Arrow Key OK Confirm Key C Cancel Key • • Key Left To lighten or darken the display screen Right To lighten or darken the display screen Page 12
USER MANUAL Introduction to Selection Keys KEYS On/ Off M ▲ ▼ ◄ ► FUNCTION Power on/off To enter menus and sub-menus To select a sub-menu or option under a menu To confirm parameter setup To toggle between four spots or four areas for spot or area analysis Up Arrow Key To toggle between sub-menus under menu To turn on or turn off laser locator Down Arrow Key To toggle between sub-menus under menu To 2× zoom in the live thermal image Left Arrow Key To return to the parent menu To change value of parame
USER MANUAL To stop recording a voice annotation To save a voice annotation together with an image after recording or replaying the recording To delete an image when previewing saved images To switch between “changing area location” and “adjusting area size” under area analysis Left To lighten or darken the display screen Right To lighten or darken the display screen Using the Camera – In Detail Powering on the camera • Turn on the camera by depressing and holding the Power Key until the two indicator
USER MANUAL lowest and highest temperatures, respectively. • The center temperature is displayed at the top of the screen. Setting the temperature range • There are two modes available - Auto and Manual. • To switch between one mode and the other, press and hold the • Key for three seconds. The selected mode is displayed briefly on the screen after the key is released. • Within Auto or Manual mode, the setup parameters menu can be displayed. This is achieved by pressing the • Key.
USER MANUAL • In Auto Mode, if you highlight the upper or lower limits of the palette and press and ▼ ▲ Keys to change its value, the mode will change to Manual Mode automatically. • Press either OK or C Keys to confirm the selection. Static Temperature Measurement • Hold the camera as steady as possible with the image in focus. Press the OK Key to freeze the live image. The word “Frozen” will appear on the screen to indicate the current status of the image.
USER MANUAL • Analysis Spot: Allows up to four spot measurements to take place on saved or frozen images. • Analysis Line: Allows line profile measurement to take place on saved or frozen images • Analysis Area: Allows up to four rectangular area measurements to take place on saved or frozen images, displaying maximum, minimum and mean temperatures. • Analysis Isotherm: Allows for an isotherm to be placed on live, saved or frozen images.
USER MANUAL or off. • To turn off the laser locator option, press the M Key to bring up the main menu, then press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► Keys to highlight the “Setup Analysis” option, then select by pressing the M or OK Keys. • Under the heading named “Laser”, you can toggle between “on” and “off” by pressing the ◄ and ► Keys. Press the M or OK Keys to confirm your selection. Caution – Laser Safety Warning: This product incorporates a Class II laser rated at 1mW output at 635nM.
USER MANUAL • Under the heading named “Voice Annotat”, you can toggle between “on” and “off” by using the ◄ or ► Keys. The selection “on” is confirmed by pressing the M or OK Keys. • Once the voice annotation option is selected and set, it will remain as selected until changed by the operator. • Press the OK Key to begin a voice recording, the recording time is recorded automatically. Press the ● Key to stop recording. Pressing the C Key will cancel the recording.
USER MANUAL screen when completed. • This calibration process only takes a couple of seconds to complete. For the best results and most accurate calibration, point the camera at an object with an even or consistent temperature range throughout the image (no hot or cold spots) and an object with an ambient temperature range similar to the area where the camera is being used, such as a wall, ceiling or floor. Note: It is advisable not to modify the image background too frequently.
USER MANUAL • Press the ► Key to go to the Analysis option, then select by pressing the M or OK Keys. • Press the ▲ and ▼ Keys to switch between each option. Press the ◄ or ► Keys to change the setting of the highlighted option. • The following options are selectable: Iso Color, Mul Spot/Area, Area, Menu Trans, Data Bkgrd, Laser, Audio Alarm, Voice Annotat, Temp Unit and Mean. • Iso Color: 3 colors are available, black, white and green for the isotherm.
USER MANUAL • Data Bkgrd: To turn on or off the data background. If Data Bkgrd is set to “on”, the data on the image will be highlighted by a black background so that the data is easy to read. • Laser: To turn on or off the laser locator when viewing live images. • Audio Alarm: To turn on or off the audio alarm for temperatures exceeding the preset value. • Voice Annotat: To enable or disable voice annotation when saving live images. • Temp Unit: To switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
USER MANUAL • Filter: Set it as 1 or 2 according to its corresponding temperature range. • Emissivity: Set emissivity value between 0.01 and 0.99. • Relative Humidity: Set humidity percentage value between 1 and 99 percent. • Distance: Set distance from target in meters. • Alarm: Set scene temperature alarm threshold for audible alarm. • Tamb: Displays the ambient temperature automatically measured by the camera. Note: Tamb value is automatic and cannot be changed by the operator.
USER MANUAL • The setup parameters menu will be displayed. Press between each setting, then press the ▲ and ▼ Keys to move ◄ or ► Keys to alter the values. • Press the M or OK Keys to confirm the changes for the “Time Setup” menu. • Press the C Key to exit the “Time Setup” menu. • Press the C Key again to return to the live image. Note: • Time refreshes in real time when the camera is operating. Resetting the parameters under the menu above interrupts refreshing.
USER MANUAL • Press the M or OK Key. Then a NUC is performed automatically. • After NUC, all settings are restored to the manufacturer’s default settings. Analysis Menu • Press the M Key to bring up the main menu. Press the ▲ and ▼ Keys to highlight and select the “Analysis” menu. • You may then select from four-sub menus: Spot, Line, Area and Isotherm. Spot Sub-Menu • Spot analysis is only available on saved/captured images. • Press the M or ► Keys to enter the “Analysis” menu.
USER MANUAL at the top of the screen. The one without any mark indicates the point with maximum temperature on the screen, and its temperature is shown in the right corner above the palette. • Press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► Keys to move the spot indicator to the desired position on the display screen - the corresponding spot temperature is shown at the top of the screen.
USER MANUAL • The first point of the line can be positioned by the operator to the desired position by pressing the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► Keys. Confirm the starting position by pressing the M Key. • To position the second point of the line, press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► Keys in the same manner as previously described. • This can be repeated until the line is in the desired position.
USER MANUAL • Press the M or ► Keys to enter the “Analysis” menu. Press the ▼ Key to highlight and select “Area”, then press the M or OK Keys. • Areas A, B, C, and D will appear. Four corresponding temperatures will be shown respectively at the top of the screen as well as the temperature measurement type, Minimum, Mean or Maximum. • To position and move the rectangular measurement areas, press the ▲, ▼, ◄ or ► Keys to move area “A” to the desired position.
USER MANUAL • Rectangular areas can be set to display the Maximum, Mean or Minimum temperatures. Press the M Key to bring up the main menu, then press the ▼ Key to highlight and select the Setup option, then select “Analysis” by pressing the M or OK Keys. • Under the heading named “Area”, you can toggle between “Min”, “Mean” and “Max” by pressing the◄ or ► Keys and confirm the selection by pressing the M or OK Keys. • It is possible to toggle between one and four measurement areas.
USER MANUAL ▲ and ▼ Keys to set the maximum temperature of the isotherm band, then press the ◄ or ► Keys to set the minimum temperature of the isotherm band. • Press the • There are three Isotherm colors to choose from. To select them, press the M Key to bring up the main menu, then press the ▼ Key to highlight and select the “Setup” option, then select “Iso” by pressing the M or OK Keys.
USER MANUAL Browse Sub-menu • Press the ▼ Key to highlight and select “Browse”, then press the M or OK Keys. • The list of saved images is displayed on the screen. The icon indicates that the file contains voice annotation. Displayed in the lower right corner of the screen is the file number selected followed by the total number of files stored. Displayed in the upper right corner is the date and time stamp of the file selected.
USER MANUAL image. If voice annotation has been recorded, it will playback automatically when a saved image is opened. Repeat the above operation to open other file images. To exit and return to the file list, press the C Key. To delete a file, press the ▲ and ▼ Keys to highlight and select the desired file. Press the • Key to confirm the selection. Press the to confirm and delete OK Key the file. Press the C Key to cancel the deletion procedure. Press the C Key to return to the file list.
USER MANUAL Pressing the OK Key again will switch between the infrared image and the visual image. If voice annotation has been recorded it will playback automatically when a saved image is opened. Repeat the above procedures to open other image files. To exit and return to the image gallery, press the C Key. to highlight and select the desired file. Press the • Key to confirm the selection. Press the to confirm and delete To delete a file, press the ▲ and ▼ Keys OK Key the file.
USER MANUAL • Pressing the C Key will exit the sub-menu. Transferring Files from the Camera to a Computer • Before transferring files to your computer, confirm that the Operating System of your computer is Microsoft® Windows 2000 or higher and that the USB driver and SPI Analysis Software® are properly installed. • When there is no menu displayed on the screen, connect the camera and your computer using the USB extension cable. • The prompt “USB Mode!” will appear on the display screen.
USER MANUAL • After viewing the live image, power off the camera, the monitor (or other recording device) and disconnect the cable. Note: • Caution - power off the camera before connecting it to a monitor or a recording device to avoid damaging the camera. • Until the video output option is selected on the camera, the image quality displayed on an external monitor may be of poor quality. Power Alarm • The power status for the camera is displayed at the top right corner of the outer screen.
USER MANUAL • Connect the AC adapter plug to a standard electrical wall outlet (96-250VAC). • When charging begins the white indicator light on the outer screen of the camera will blink. • When the white indicator light stops blinking, the battery is fully charged. • The approximate charge time is 360 minutes for a normal charge and 420 minutes for a full charge. Note: When charging the battery using the built in battery charger, the camera’s Power switch is disabled.
USER MANUAL and seek proper medical care. Troubleshooting The camera does not turn Battery improperly installed. Remove battery and on install correctly. Battery contacts are dirty. Clean battery contacts. Battery charge is low. Recharge battery or replace with fully charged battery. Battery performance is poor Battery may be defective. Replace battery. Image is blurry The target is not in focus. Adjust focus. Brightness and contrast are inappropriate. Adjust brightness and contrast.
USER MANUAL Emissivity What Is Emissivity? The standard of radiation is "blackbody" radiation which exists in any enclosure whose walls are at a uniform temperature. The shape of the enclosure and the wall material have no effect on this radiation, it being a function of temperature alone. A small hole in such an enclosure only affects this radiation level very slightly.
USER MANUAL c) Temperature d) Angle of view e) Wavelength For materials with smooth, clean (no oxidation) surfaces, emissivities are usually in the range 0.05 to 0.50 and are usually very wavelength dependent, being higher at shorter wavelengths. The appropriate settings for the RAZ-IR thermal camera are given in the following tables. It must be remembered that these are only guideline figures. They can be substantially increased if the surface is rough or even slightly oxidised.
USER MANUAL Typical Emissivity Values Refractories Alumina Red Brick Alloys Brass Oxidized Metals Aluminium Oxidized Chromium Cobalt Gold Iron & Steel Oxidized Lead Oxidized Magnesium Nickel Platinum Silver Tin Titanium Tungsten Zinc Oxidized 0.40 0.93 0.10 0.61 Miscellaneous Asphalt Carbon Graphite Soot Cement & Concrete Cloth 0.05 0.30 0.15 0.18 0.02 0.18 0.85 0.16 0.63 0.12 0.15 0.10 0.03 0.09 0.30 0.13 0.05 0.11 Page 40 0.90 >0.90 0.85 0.95 0.90 0.
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