Fluke Thermal Imaging Cameras
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1. e Use jpg images in a report for the householder or to email to them see p4 Thermal Imaging Training Handout Feb 15 page 3 of 4 Cambridge i CCF systems Carbon Footprint org Borrowing a camera 1 Visit http cambridgecarbonfootprint org blog thermal imaging camera calendar and check the calendar for each camera to see when they re free Click calendar entries for more info on them 2 To book email the TI Adminstrator ticamera cambridgecarbonfootprint org which camera and when Or phone the CCF office on 01223 301842 Mon Fri 9 5 Max borrowing period normally 2 3 days 3 Cameras can usually be picked up or dropped off at CCF office Mon Fri 9am to 5pm Otherwise arrange direct pick up drop off with whoever s using the camera before after you amp tell the TI Adminstrator Arranging amp Doing a survey typically takes about an hour with the householder e Volunteer to survey homes check the listing sheet for details of survey requests email the Tl Administrator if you don t have access e Please ask householders to consider making a donation to CCF charity no 1127376 We normally suggest 5 50 dependant on individual circumstances This is much less than commercial Thermal Imaging rates It helps CCF s work cutting energy consumption amp Carbon emissions e Ifthey re eligible please ask the homeowner fill out a gift aid form in the camera case Donations can be sent to or dropped off at the CC2. Power On Off TiR105 e Open the lens cap e TiR FOCUS If tricky use IR Fusion below TiR105 No focus but keep at least 1 2m 4ft from subject e Save images by pulling trigger AND then STORE by pressing F1 e Investigate unexpected hot or cold areas Make comparisons Heat leaking looks cold from inside building hot from outside e Avoid reflections from glass change your position e Metallic surfaces give false temperature readings low emissivity e Ask the householder to keep notes of images amp what they show Options F2 for menus then TiR F2 again for more options F1 or F3 to select TiR105 has arrow buttons e IR Fusion shows thermal image in the middle with a visible surround Recommended TIR is in focus when a horizontal image feature aligns in the 2 images e Range of temperature shown in image colours Auto easy or Manual good for comparisons as displayed top right Change between them by holding F1 when no menu displayed F3 resets manual range to span the range of temperatures in view e Review stored Images via Menus Memory if needed also see Manual in camera bag on CD amp CCF Website After Use e Close the lens cap e Re charge the battery e Delete images from SD Card e Fillin record of survey booklet in camera bag Thermal Imaging Training Handout Feb 15 page 2 of 4 SmartView Optiona also see SmartView User Manual on CD in bag Fluke s PC software for optimising is2
3. thermal images You can add temperature markers and optimise the colours to best show thermal problems etc And then export images as jpg for sharing amp reports Install onto your Windows PC from CD in bag by running Setup exe Sorry there s no Mac version or download from www fluke com fluke usen support software ti update htm No need to install video driver as our cameras only do stills Run SmartView Set C in SmartView Edit preferences Using SmartView along with your CCF training to interpret the thermal images e File Open is2 thermal image file s of interest e Double click an image on SmartView s desktop to Edit it as shown here e Check Visible image if you need to clarify what s shown Picture in Picture IR Fusion on camera 1 e Rotate image if necessary gt i s N e Add a a if useful N 1 a e Adjust Level span Yo that colours best show features of eves e Adjust si deh for more accuratestemperature display of ahy unusual surfaces p Anahit Annotations Vana Anois Fletererke images Comments E Spiaioia Sa S Severity More J Trenen Tiaramedion Donation bnage Into Marker Data Graph IRPhokoiater spina Rescale evel Epsn rhe Dats Graph 100 Fik cect ea CL ers Tort Die aerate WL Pig Acai E Image me ietimi iea Erminig i Save active image or Save All e Export is2 images with File gt Export all gt JPEG etc
4. F office or can be made online e Please tell the householder about CCF s other events amp projects if they re interested Reporting to the Householder Show them where their home is leaking heat Suggest fixes only if you know what s appropriate When sharing BMP or jpg images directly with the householder first as you go round with them e Show the householder each revealing image on the camera amp save it e Ask them to take notes what s in each image what s revealed amp any recommendations Then at the end copy the images to the householder s PC from SD card USB reader or email them later OR If you re writing a report for the householder e Follow the first 2 bullets above except you take notes e Optimise revealing IS2 images add temperature markers etc SmartView p3 and export them as jpg e Write a report with images inserted explain what s shown amp recommend fixes Please don t claim more than you know Suggest the householder gets more advice if necessary After Use e Fill in record of survey booklet in camera bag e Keep camera safe amp return hand on as arranged complete with all accessories e Report any problems by emailing ticamera cambridgecarbonfootprint org or phoning 01223 301842 Good Luck Tom Bragg tom cambridgecarbonfootprint org Thermal Imaging Training Handout Feb 15 page 4 of 4
5. Fluke Thermal Imaging Cameras Almost 3 000 each for 160 x 120 pixels But they can reveal a lot TIR CCF s first camera N O CON W Cambridge Carbon Footprint Ojos LCD Display Softkeys F1 F2 F3 Hold F2 for ON OFF Battery Cover Hand Strap Charger input SD Memory Card slot Lens Cap Visual Camera Thermal Camera Focus wheel Trigger LCD Display Power On Off Function Buttons F1 F2 F3 Arrow Buttons Hand Strap SD Memory Card Slot USB Cable Connection AC Charge Input Terminal Retractable Lens Cover Torch Flashlight Visual Camera and Lens Infrared Camera Lens Laser Pointer Secondary Trigger Primary Trigger Keep these cameras safe Either with you or somewhere locked amp out of sight Thermal Imaging Training Handout Feb 15 page 1of4 Using a Thermal Camera Preparatory checks e Battery Charger socket is under flap on side of camera e Memory SD Card in slot under flap USB card reader in bag e File format via menus see Options below BMP or JPG to share with householder via SD Card or in email or report IS2 to optimise later in SmartView amp export as jpg next page Ideal Conditions for Use e Building interior gt 10 C warmer than outside advise householder to turn up heating in advance if necessary e No direct sun recently rain or strong winds e Enough light for visible images Thermal images fine in the dark In Use e Switch On Off Hold F2 TiR or
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