IRISYS Universal Thermal Imager Type IRI 1011
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1. E irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 7 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 NOTE e For optimum performance the imager should be switched ON and allowed to settle for about 2 minutes e Should the Pocket PC lock up you will need to perform a soft reset of the Pocket PC The Reset button for most Pocket PCs is located on the side or bottom Refer to your Pocket PC User Manual for more information on Resets 2 3 2 1 Software Button Operations Figure 6 Buttons used within the IRISYS 1011 Imager software Browse Grab 10 0 C Be SO0 0 C 100 Allows the user to Takes a browse and delete snapshot of Eh E 15 saved snapshots the image Grab Auto Tools Browse Auto Tool Automatically adjusts Allows the user to seta Exit the temperature number of parameters Closes down the IRISYS range and sensitivity e g emissivity 1011 Imager software Grab Takes a snapshot of the currently displayed image The user is asked Do you wish to save this image The user must select Yes or No Pressing No will discard the snapshot and return to Live mode Pressing Yes will save the image with the name Snapshot n snp where n is the next available number in the sequence starting from 1 NOTE e All the setting and cursor functions may be applied to the grabbed image frames e Go to Browse t2. Page 8 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 e Emissivity The user can select the emissivity for the material being imaged Setting the correct emissivity value is important to achieve the accuracy of temperature readings see note 3 in Section 3 1 e Colour Map The user can select one of three possible colour options o Greyscale o Red Blue o Green Blue e Integration The number of image frames to be integrated can be set to Integration OFF or up to 10 frames Note that this function reduces noise on the image it should be turned off when imaging a moving scene e Temp Units The user can select the temperature units to be o Celsius C o Fahrenheit F o Kelvin K e Interpolate The user can select a displayed resolution of 16x16 pixels or 96x96 pixels e 2 Element The user can select whether to have the second SP2 temperature cursor displayed on the screen e Continuous Auto See section on Auto above for further explanation Figure 7 Tools menu within the IRISYS 1011 Imager software 91011 Imager er 29 22 G Image Label as Image Folder Save Path My Documents s Ambient Temperature e Aube Ge Emissivity 1 00 Black body Calibration File oo Colour Map a Interpolate eee Red Blue Integration OFF Integration Toggle nd se a 2 Element Toggle Da interpolate FE J Temperature Units Continuous Auto gt y w 2nd Element Continuous Auto W50
3. 2 3 1 Setting up the Pocket PC with the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager 2 3 1 1 Installing the IRISYS 1011 Imager software onto a Pocket PC The IRI 1011 Thermal Imager can be used with most Pocket PCs which have an RS232 serial port and run Microsoft Pocket PC 2000 2002 or 2003 see Section 2 3 3 for recommended Pocket PC s The Pocket PC can be used to display process and store snapshots of thermal images 1 Ensure that ActiveSync is installed on your PC from the CD supplied with your Pocket PC and that it is communicating with your Pocket PC 2 Refer to your Pocket PC User Manual for more information on ActiveSync and synchronising your Pocket PC with a PC It is not necessary to create an ActiveSync synchronized partnership between the two If you are given the option to choose between a standard and a guest partnership select guest Note If you are having difficulty connecting try going into the ActiveSync connection settings dialog screen and ticking both the allow serial and allow USB connection boxes Make sure the Pocket PC is switched on and connected to the PC Insert the IRISYS 1011 Imager software supplied on a CD Rom with your IRI 1011 into your PC s CD Rom Drive Double click on My Computer and then on the CD Drive D Double click on the folder CE Install Double click on 1000 Series CE Setup exe t
4. 1011 features an ON OFF power switch on the front The Pocket PC Palm has a separate power switch irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 5 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 2 2 Using the Laser Pointer The Laser pointer is used to allow the operator to illuminate and identify the centre of the scene that the Thermal Imager is viewing When the IRI 1011 unit is switched ON the laser may be operated by pressing and holding any of the three red buttons on the Imager see Figure 4 The laser pointer illuminates the area of the scene that is viewed by the default temperature measurement pixel The default temperature measurement pixel is the central point on the Pocket PC or Palm display screen which is indicated by a red circle see Figures 5 or 9 respectively The length of the laser bar gives an indication of the pixel dimension In order for the IRI 1011 to give an accurate temperature reading the minimum area of the scene being viewed must be a square that totally encloses the laser bar The laser pointer is therefore a useful tool for finding the maximum viewing range of the IRI 1011 in specific applications 2 3 Using the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager with a Pocket PC Most Pocket PCs can be used with the IRI 1011 Universal Thermal Imager This section will describe some of the basic functions of Pocket PCs with the IRI 1011 These functions are common to many different available brands of Pocket PC s
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6. mode or when Auto adjust is toggled OFF e The Sensitivity and temperature range of the displayed image can be manually adjusted by use of the Navigation Action button Pressing up down adjusts the sensitivity and pressing eft right adjusts the temperature range 2 Selected Temperature Cursor SP1 e The SP1 cursor can be moved around the screen on the thermal image by using the Navigation Action button i e up down left right 3 Selected Temperature cursor SP2 e The SP2 cursor can be moved around the screen on the thermal image by using the Navigation Action button i e up down left right When the Auto adjust is toggled ON pressing the Nav Action button will cycle between the two temperature cursors and not the manual control bar 2 3 2 3 Snapshot Transfer from a Pocket PC to a PC Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed to be able to transfer Snapshot images from the Pocket PC to a PC Refer to your Pocket PCs User Manual for more information on Microsoft ActiveSync In order to transfer a Snapshot file from the Pocket PC to the PC follow this procedure 1 Ensure that ActiveSync is installed on your PC and communicating with your Pocket PC 2 Refer to your Pocket PC User Manual for more information on ActiveSync and synchronising your Pocket PC with a PC 3 On the PC from the File menu in ActiveSync select Explore This will open a Mobile Device window If th
7. 011 imager and a Pocket PC or Palm onto the handle Please note that if a Palm is used the hooks and cable cover need changing over See section 4 1 2 irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 21 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 Front View __ Back View 1 Squeeze the handle grip on both sides just below the fastening clips 5 Connect the serial synchronization cable into 6 Thread the other end of the cable from the the Pocket PC back of the handle Irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 22 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 dl aa m 7 Pull the cable through the handle so that the 8 Pull the spring loaded clip up so that the Pocket PC can sit on the back of the handle Pocket PC can be fitted into position Po 9 NOTE The clip can be rotated to 10 Example with the clip around the wrong accommodate different Pocket PC models way it may cover the Pocket PC power button 11 Example with the clip around the correct 12a Note the locators near the bottom of way the Pocket PC power button is not covered pocket PC at both ends 12c The bottom end of the cable cover is then between the locators slotted into the handle Irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 23 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 i SE i A 13 Remove the RS232 connector cover from the 14 Plug in the free end of the serial thermal imager synchronization conne
8. 9 Ej Browse Gives access to five other buttons e Prev Loads the previously stored snapshot file e Next Loads the next stored snapshot file e Delete Deletes the current snapshot The user will be asked Are you sure Yes No e Tools Takes the user back to the Tools Menu see Tools above e Live Returns the user to Live imaging mode Exit Shuts down the IRISYS 1011 Imager software application irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 9 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 2 3 2 2 Navigation Action Button Operations All Pocket PCs have a central Navigation Action button This is the only physical button used for operating the IRISYS 1011 Imager software The remaining buttons on the Pocket PC are used for other applications outside of the IRISYS software The function of these buttons is dependant on the brand of Pocket PC The Navigation Action button can be depressed at five points and has five primary functions up down left right and select Figure 8 The Navigation Action button of an HP iPAQ 5000 Series Pocket PC UP Select Option Action LEFT RIGHT DOWN With Auto adjust toggled OFF pressing the centre of the Navigation Action button will cycle through three options The selected option is indicated by a flashing red outline surrounding the box The three options are 1 Manual control of the sensitivity and temperature range bar This can be used in Snapshot
9. IPU 40060 Issue 9 IRISYS Universal Thermal Imager Type IRI 1011 User Manual Safety Warning The equipment described in this document uses a Class II laser Under no account should anyone look directly into the laser beam or the laser beam exit aperture irreversible damage to the eye may occur The laser should not be operated when there are personnel in the imager s field of view Caution use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this document may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure InfraRed Integrated Systems Ltd Park Circle Tithe Barn Way Swan Valley Northampton NN4 9BG Tel 0 1604 594200 Fax 0 1604 594210 Email sales irisys co uk Conforms to USA 21 CFR 1040 10 Class II laser product 2004 InfraRed Integrated Systems Ltd irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 1 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 Contents 1 GETTING STARTED weciceiesiee sericea cies eerie erences NeeS 3 Hod MINPACKING 2atnccagestincmeorcaetntencanenceranaein sc2taiees nate cage deeasneetaneteanctausncecteasnnneraat 3 Ie POWERING THe IRE LODE perre A a EE 3 Pete OSG Battery POWEP wiccnctacscaneieesccushchtecseetncesncieetssesiseicees bebyeesiecorseane to 3 1 2 2 Using AC Mains POW Cl sagecruncvensecses emer yacneuesssusenesocceweeenscsceespeseenessaheeteses 4 1 3 CONNECTING THE IRI 1011 TO A POCKET PC OR PALM ccccceeseeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeetneeeenns 4 2
10. RISYS website www irisys co uk The URL links provided in Table 2 for cable suppliers are intended as an example For more information on synchronization cables it is advisable to contact your local manufacturer or supplier Palm Synchronizing cable not supplied Comments Palm Universal HotSync Cable EXpansys Code 103725 Web site Works very well http www expansys com product asp code Zire 71 MSQOUSBSERY Universal HotSync Cable EXpansys Code 103725 Web site Works very well http www expansys com product asp code MSQOUSBSERY Table 2 Palms tested with the IRI 1011 and recommended serial sync cable Tungsten T3 irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 16 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 2 5 Using the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager with a PC The PC should be IBM compatible running MS Windows XP or 2000 with an RS232 serial port USB port and 24 bit colour graphics If a laptop PC is used a TFT display is recommended This application can be used for online imaging with the IRI 1011 connected to the PC or for analysis of snapshots previously saved on a Pocket PC or Palm 2 5 1 Installation of PC and 1000 series report writer software NOTE e 1000 series report writer software instructions can be found in the user manual IPU40104 Both software s are on the supplied CD Rom 1 Insert the supplied CD Rom into the PC s CD Drive D 2 Double click on My Computer and then on the CD Dr
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12. c icon on your Palm display ii A new window will open on your Palm stating whether it is set up for a Local or Modem connection Make sure Local is selected iii Press the HotSync button on your cradle cable or on the Palm screen 7 This completes the installation of the Palm software 8 In the event that the following message appears you must finish installing previous programs before installing more even though the installation HAS finished It means that the list of applications to be installed contains some that are already installed If the message persists remove the programs from the list and rerun the 1000 series Palm setup irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 12 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 9 After you have saved some images on the PALM device the next time you HotSync the images will be automatically transferred to a folder on to your PC The default folder is usually C Program Files Palm TT IRISYS NOTE While the Thermal Imager may be used solely with the Palm access to a PC is necessary for installing the Thermal Imager s software to the Palm As an alternative to the portable use of the IRI 1011 using a Palm the output of the imager can be displayed and processed in real time using a PC see Section 2 5 for using the IRI 1011 with a PC 2 4 1 2 Switching off the Palm s automatic shutdown When the Palm is being used from its batteries it will automatically shut down after a
13. ct your local manufacturer e g HP or supplier Table 1 Pocket PCs tested with the IRI 1011 and recommended RS232 serial sync cable Pocket PC Synchronizing cable not supplied Comments Universal Autosync Cable Entry level HP RZ1710 HP part number FA122A system EXpansys Code 101828 Universal Autosync Cable ee ane HP part number FA122A SS EXpansys Code 101828 i Universal Autosync Cable HP IPAQ H5100 HP part number FAL22A SS EXpansys Code 101828 l Universal Autosync Cable EXpansys code 101828 l Universal Autosync Cable ure is i HP part number FA122A EXpansys Code 101828 l Universal Autosync Cable Not tested by Pe iaa a HP part number FA122A EXpansys Code 101828 Universal Autosync Cable EXpansys Code 101828 O2 Serial Autosync cable for XDA irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 11 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 2 4 Using the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager with a Palm A number of Palm models can be used with the IRI 1011 Universal Thermal imager see Section 2 4 3 for recommended Palms The system requirements for the Palm are an operating system of OS 5 2 1 or above serial RS232 connectivity and a 320 x 320 display supporting 16 bit colours The Palm can be used to display process and store snapshots of thermal images 2 4 1 Setting up the Palm with the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager 2 4 1 1 Installing the IRISYS 1011 Imager software onto a Palm The following is a step by step guide for installing th
14. ctor into the imager 16 Line up the holes on the back of the imager with the pegs on the handle z E 17 Push the imager down onto the pegs so 18 Coil up the serial synchronization cable so that it locks down into position that it will fit into the handle grip mar 19 Push the coiled up cable into the handle 20 Close the handle grip so that it clicks back grip into position IrISyS Red Hot Intelligence Page 24 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 21 An optional lanyard may be added to the 22 This makes using the imager very simple bottom of the handle making it easier to carry for many applications 4 1 2 Preparing the Handle for use with a Palm PC Pocket PC Palm Cable cover Cable cover 1 Pocket PC Pal 2 Remove the Pocket PC hooks by unscrewing Hooks Hooks the two screws from the front of the handle 3 Turn the handle over and remove the Pocket 4 Fasten the Palm hooks by screwing back PC hooks and replace with the Palm Hooks the two screws at the front of the handle Irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 25 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 4 1 3 Removing the Imager from the Handle vx a TERPIN 1 Locate the release lever 2 Press the release lever down 3 Keeping the release lever pressed down remove the imager from the handle irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 26 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 5 Customer Feedback If you have had a
15. d to different orientations Temperature Graph time scale sets the temperature graph range Ambient set the ambient temperature Emissivity select a value to suit the object under examination see Note 3 in Section 3 1 Calibration Set The calibration file is displayed in this box e Temperature units choose Celsius Fahrenheit or Kelvin e Integration sets the number of frames to integrate up to ten maximum Figure 12 Thermal Imager launch window Lc lei a a 91 0 547 C a 45 6 Window iis Selected 34 8 Temperature Range Status Box Visible Range Sensitivity 27 al a Range 24 to 51 Emissrvity al 1 000000 Black body Laser Default Pixel hier Darker Calibration set View settings Resolution Orientation Temperature units Ima g e Win d OW 128x128 Standard Celzius Z Colour map Temperature Graph time scale Integration Red Blue standard fio seconds or Adjusting the displayed Thermal Image e The sensitivity and range can be automatically adjusted for a single image by clicking on the Single Auto Gain button For continuous automatic adjustment the Continuous Auto Gain button should be selected this button is on the tool bar see Figure 13 e To use the manual controls whilst imaging live it is necessary to first toggle off the Continuous Auto Gain button The horizontal scroll bars can be used to manually adjust t
16. e Using the Laser Pointer Using the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager with a Pocket PC Using the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager with a Palm Using the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager with a PC 2 1 Hardware The IRI 1011 system is designed for use with a Pocket PC Palm or a PC For use with a Pocket PC or Palm the imager is connected via an RS232 serial sync cable see Section 2 3 3 or Section 2 4 3 respectively for recommended cables For a PC or laptop computer use the RS232 serial cable supplied with the imager Figure 4 The IRISYS IRI 1011 Universal Thermal Imager On Off switch and power on LED Indicator Off right On left Laser Pointer Aperture Lens Laser Pointer DC socket used Button for connecting to mains power Battery Laser Pointer Compartment Button RS232 Socket for connecting to a Pocket PC Palm or a PC Laser Pointer Button Safety notice The laser used in this device is designated Class II Under no circumstances should personnel look straight into the laser Components of the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager e The IRI 1011 Thermal Imager can be connected to a Pocket PC or Palm via an RS232 serial sync cable see Section 1 3 e To use the IRI 1011 with an IBM compatible PC the supplied RS232 serial cable is inserted into the socket on the bottom of the unit and the other end connects into a COM port on the PC Operation with a PC is independent of the Pocket PC Palm e The IRI
17. e IRISYS 1011 imager software onto a Palm 1 Install the HotSync software from the CD supplied with your Palm on to a PC HotSync allows you to transfer and synchronize data on your PC with your Palm and vice versa For more information on HotSync please refer to your Palm Handbook The final part of this will require you to carry out your first HotSync operation i Place your Palm in its cradle or connect it to its cable Make sure the cradle cable is connected to your PC ii Press the HotSync icon on your Palm display iii A new window will open on your Palm stating whether it is set up for a Local or Modem connection Make sure Local is selected iv Press the HotSync button on your cradle cable or on the Palm screen Insert the IRISYS supplied CD into your PC s CD ROM drive Open the folder CD IRI 1011 Palm 1000 Series Palm Double click on the 1000 Series Palm Setup exe file and follow the onscreen prompts This can take a while Please wait until the final complete screen below appears a Completing the IRISYS 1000 Series Palm Setup Wizard Setup has finished installing IRISY S 1000 Series Palm on your computer Click Finish to exit Setup 5 If there is a window asking you to add one or both of the following files 1011 ThermalImager and MathLib prc file to your Handheld Palm select OK 6 Follow the procedure for HotSync i Press the HotSyn
18. e folder appears to be empty select Refresh from the View menu 4 Double click on My Pocket PC Irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 10 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 5 Double click on My Documents then select Snapshots or click on the folder in which the snapshots have been saved The folder in which snapshots are saved can be selected on the Pocket PC see Tools in Section 2 3 2 1 The Snapshots will have extensions snp 6 Copy the required Snapshots to a suitable folder on the PC click and drag or right click copy then right click paste into the folder NOTE e It is advisable to periodically download saved Snapshot images from the Pocket PC to a PC If a Pocket PC battery runs flat all saved images on the Pocket PC will be lost unless they are saved into Flash memory or onto a memory card e g an SD card 2 3 3 Recommended Pocket PCs for use with the IRI 1011 Table 1 lists some Pocket PCs IRISYS have tested with the IRI 1011 This table is the current IRISYS view on Pocket PCs as of March 2005 For an up to date list of recommended Pocket PC s please see the IRISYS website www irisys co uk Please note that it is necessary to acquire the appropriate synchronization cable for a specific Pocket PC The URL links provided in Table 1 for cable suppliers are intended as an example For more information on synchronization cables it is advisable to conta
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20. ence Page 15 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 Figure 11 The Navigation Action button of aTungstenT3 Palm UP SELECT LEFT RIGHT DOWN With Auto adjust OFF pressing the centre of the Navigation Action button will cycle through three options The selected option is indicated by a flashing red outline Surrounding the box The three options are 1 Manual control of the sensitivity and temperature range bar This can be used in snapshot mode or when Auto adjust is OFF e The Sensitivity and temperature range of the displayed image can be manually adjusted by use of the Navigation Action button Pressing up down adjusts the sensitivity and pressing eft right adjusts the temperature range 2 Selected Temperature Cursor SP1 e The SP1 cursor can be moved around the screen on the thermal image by using the Navigation Action button i e up down left right 3 Selected Temperature cursor SP2 e The SP2 cursor can be moved around the screen on the thermal image by using the Navigation Action button i e up down left right When the Auto adjust is ON pressing the Nav Action button will cycle between the two temperature cursors only and not the manual control bar 2 4 3 Recommended Palms for use with the IRI 1011 Table 2 lists some of the Palms IRISYS have tested with the IRI 1011 This table is the current IRISYS view on Palms as of March 2005 For an up to date list of recommended Palms please see the I
21. further information e The IRISYS Imager program takes a few seconds to load e If the Pocket PC battery is allowed to fully discharge the imager software will be lost and must be re installed either from memory storage or from the CD again The Pocket PC uses power even when it is switched off Regular recharging and transferral of images is therefore recommended 2 3 1 3 Reinstalling the IRISYS 1011 Imager software onto a Pocket PC from My Device Flash Memory a The imager software can be re installed from flash qn GE 5 47 x memory storage on newer Pocket PC s using File Explorer For example on HP iPAQs open File Explorer first select My Device from the drop down menu at the top of the screen then select iPAQ File eiPAQFile Store MEOE 130K Store and finally 1000 Series Imager Select OK to confirm re installation 2 3 2 Operating the Pocket Pu witn tne 1K4 LULL nermai Imager Figure 5 Screenshot of IRISYS 1011 Imager Pocket PC Software oe E 1000 Series Imager Pixel Selected Temperature Range Temperature cursor and E 39 6 C corresponding ea temperature e E readin 9 two selected temperature cursors Temperature in o c 200 C aoc 75 Range E Em w A Qa Pocket PC Battery Grab Auto Tools Browse Exit Indicator
22. he displayed image s sensitivity and range e The Sensitivity number indicates how many degrees span the image from black cold to white hot The range numbers represent the upper and lower values of temperature from black cold to white hot irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 18 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 2 5 2 3 Menus Figure 13 Thermal Imager Tool Bar Take Edit Edit Colour Toggle Toggle Continuous Single Live Snapshot Emissivities Map Temperature Controls Auto Gain Auto Gain Display Graph The File menu allows the following e New opens a new imager window which may be set up to run under its own set of controls Open opens a previously stored image Close closes the current window Save saves the current window as a scene data file Save As saves the current window as a new scene data file MS Excel output saves data in CSV format from the temperature time graph ready for use in a spreadsheet Output of either the selected pixel s or all pixels can be saved to MS Excel at a suitable up date interval e Snapshot n A list of previously saved snapshots e Exit Exits program The Edit menu allows the following e Copy Ctrl C takes a copy of the image it can then be pasted into another document e g MS Word e Copy to bitmap copies image to a bmp file e Snapshot takes a snapshot of the image and saves it as a scene data file The View menu allows the following e To
23. he on off button is 2 Open up the battery compartment on the bottom of the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager by sliding the battery cover off 3 Carefully remove the battery holder and insert 4 AA size batteries Standard AA Alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries can be used The polarity of the batteries is shown on the holder 4 Replace the battery holder making sure that the connector is positioned so that it is towards the centre of the imager and replace the battery cover CAUTION Do not use a 9V battery Figure 2 Inserting 4 AA Size Batteries into the IRI 1011 Battery Battery Empty Battery Battery Holder Compartme Cover Holder with 4 AA size batteries Irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 3 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 NOTE e A set of 4 AA batteries will power the IRISYS IRI 1011 Universal Thermal Imager for approximately 8 hours CAUTION If the IRI 1011 s red LED starts flashing it means that the batteries are running low and need to be replaced immediately 1 2 2Using AC Mains Power 1 Make sure the Thermal Imager is turned off 2 Connect the provided 12V power supply into the socket on the side of the IRI 1011 imager see Figure 4 3 Attach the appropriate supplied regional adapter to the power supply 4 Plug the power supply into a mains socket 5 Switch on the thermal imager CAUTION When using AC mains use only the power supply included with the IRI 1011 Using other power supplies ma
24. ile Edit View Tools Window About 18 x Oskia ledm glolo Temperature SNAPSHOT ae graph Min Range 32 Max Range 57 Integrate 0 Interpolate 128x128 Ambient 20 Emissivity 1 000 Emissivity Name Black Body Calibration IRI1011 00003 Stan Pixel 6 5 Visible Range m Signal settings rg rg rc Ambiert o c Co n t ro Pa n e Ee Serene i Black body 7 i Black body K a Calibration set 1R11011 00003 Standard C Y View settings Resolution Orientation Temperature units 128x128 F Standard Celsius bd Colour map Temperature Graph time scale Integration Red Blue standard 30 seconds or z 1 m m The window may be re sized to optimise viewing of the display and status display Temperature measurement cursors can be added and removed from the image by double clicking the mouse cursor over the desired part of the image Up to 10 cursors can be selected and each one is displayed in a different colour To read the temperature of a cursor use the mouse to click on the corresponding oval colour as displayed in the temperature display window see Figure 14 The temperature graph plots will also be displayed in the same colour as the selected cursors 2 5 2 5 Use of PC software with no Thermal Imager connected The software may be used to examine stored snapshots without the imager connected When
25. ive D 3 Double click on the PC Install folder 4 Double click on 1000 Series PC Setup exe 5 Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation NOTE e The IRISYS 1011 Imager software will by default be installed into the following path gt C Program Files IRISYS IRISYS 1000 Series Imager e The above path and name can be changed during the installation but it is advisable to leave it as the default The installation will also put a Shortcut Icon onto your PCs desktop to allow quick and easy start up of the software e Please note 1000 series report writer software instructions can be found in user manual IPU40104 2 5 2 Operating IRISYS 1011 Imager software Connect the Thermal Imager to the PC using the RS232 cable provided Launch the IRISYS 1011 Imager program from the Desktop icon or from gt START PROGRAMS IRISYS IRISYS 1000 Series Imager When launched the window obtained will be similar to Figure 12 On initial launch if the Thermal Imager is not connected or switched on the message NO INCOMING DATA will appear in the status box The image window will contain the last viewed image and the temperature displayed will be from the last viewed image On connecting the Thermal Imager to the PC and switching it on the program will make connection with the imager this may take several seconds On some PC s after connecting the imager it may be necessary to close the IRISYS 1000 Serie
26. mperature SP2 225 cursor and corresponding Palm battery 20 0 6 9 C indicator Grab wf Auto Tools Browse NOTE For optimum thermal imaging performance the imager should be switched ON and allowed to settle for about 2 minutes 2 4 2 1 Software Button Operations Figure 10 Buttons used within the IRISYS 1011 Imager software Grab Takes a Snapshot of the image Grab Browse Allows the user to browse and delete Saved snapshots 20 0 7 4 C Auto Tools Automatically adjusts Allows the user to set the temperature a number of range and sensitivity parameters e g emissivity Takes a snapshot of the currently displayed image The user is asked Do you wish to save this snapshot The user must select Yes or No Pressing No will discard the Snapshot and return to Live mode Pressing Yes will save the image with the name Snapshot n snp where n is the next available number in the sequence Also the Snapshot will be labelled with the date and time at which it was saved NOTE e All the settings and cursor functions may be applied to the grabbed image frames e Go to Browse to view saved snapshots irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 14 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 Auto The Auto button can be set in the Tools section to operate in two different modes Ticked box Continuous Auto Continuously adjusts the temperature range and sensitivity
27. n be set to Integration OFF or up to 10 frames Note that this function reduces noise on the image it should be turned off when imaging a moving scene Temp Units The user can select the temperature units to be o Celsius C o Fahrenheit F o Kelvin K e Interpolate The user can select a displayed resolution of 16x16 pixels or 96x96 pixels e 2 Element The user can select whether to have the second SP2 temperature cursor displayed on the screen e Continuous Auto See section on Auto above for further explanation Browse Gives access to five other buttons e Prev Loads the previously stored snapshot file Next Loads the next stored snapshot file Del Deletes the current snapshot The user will be asked Are you sure Yes No Tools Takes the user back to the Tools Menu see Tools above Live Returns the user to Live imaging mode 2 4 2 2 Navigation Action Button Operations All Palms have a central Navigation Action button This is the only physical button used for operating the IRISYS 1011 Imager software The remaining buttons on the Palm are used for other applications outside of the IRISYS software The function of these buttons is dependant on the brand of Palm refer to your Palm Handbook for more information The Navigation Action button can be depressed at five points and has five primary functions up down left right and select irisys Red Hot Intellig
28. ny technical issues or feedback with regard to your IRI 1011 Universal Thermal Imager please complete the details below and send it back to IRISYS at the address on the front page of this manual Name Company Name and address Contact Details IRI 1011 Thermal Imager Serial Number This can be found printed on the label near RS232 port Pocket PC Palm and PC Software Version installed Software version number can be found whilst software is running from PC Toolbar About About Thermal Imager Pocket PC Tools Menu Bottom right corner Palm Thermal Imager 1011 top of display About Description of Technical Fault All brands and product names are acknowledged and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 27 of 27
29. o start the installation Follow the on screen prompts to complete the installation a i ON D Y NOTE e While the Thermal Imager may be used solely with the Pocket PC access to a PC is necessary for installing the Thermal Imager s software to the Pocket PC e If the Pocket PC has Flash memory or a memory card the IRISYS Pocket PC software will automatically be saved onto this memory during the initial installation e As an alternative to the portable use of the IRI 1011 using a Pocket PC the output of the imager can be displayed and processed in real time using a PC see Section 2 5 for using the IRI 1011 with a PC irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 6 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 2 3 1 2 Starting the IRISYS 1011 Imager software 1 2 NOTE Check that the Pocket PC is charged Make sure the Pocket PC is connected to the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager with an RS232 serial sync cable The serial sync cable is either supplied with the Pocket PC as a standard item or can be ordered from the Pocket PC supplier aS an accessory Switch on the Pocket PC and the Thermal Imager Using the Stylus pen from the Pocket PC select the Start menu and then select the Programs folder Select the icon labelled IRISYS 1000 Imager Operation of the IRISYS 1011 Imager application is by means of the Navigation Action button and software buttons See Sections 2 3 2 2 for
30. o view saved snapshots Auto The Auto button can be set in the Tools section to operate in two different modes a Auto Auto e Ticked box Continuous Auto Continuously adjusts the temperature range and sensitivity of the image for ease of viewing In this mode the Auto button can be used to switch Continuous Auto on or off Unticked box Continuous Auto The Auto button is used in a one shot mode i e each time the button is pushed it will automatically adjust the temperature range and sensitivity for the present scene With Continuous Auto off the image can be adjusted in a manual mode using the Nav Action button see Section 2 3 2 2 for more information Tools Gives access to the following settings e Image Label The user can enter their own selected name for saved snapshots e Image Folder The user can set the path directory to which snapshot images are saved e Ambient C The user can set the ambient temperature if the emissivity see below is not given the value of 1 the software compensates for the ambient temperature to give more accurate temperature readings Value entered must be within the range 20 C to 200 C e Calibration If there is more than one calibration file available for the imager the user can select the appropriate file from this box If there is only one calibration file this selection box may not be displayed irisys Red Hot Intelligence
31. of the image for ease of viewing In this mode the Auto button can be used to switch Continuous Auto on or off Unticked box Continuous Auto The Auto button is used in a one shot mode i e each time the button is pushed it will automatically adjust the temperature range and sensitivity for the present scene With Continuous Auto off the image can be adjusted in a manual mode using the Nav Action button see Section 2 4 2 2 for more information Tools Gives access to the following settings e Image Label The user can enter their own selected name for saved Snapshots e Ambient C The user can set the ambient temperature if the emissivity see below is not given the value of 1 the software compensates for the ambient temperature to give more accurate temperature readings Limited to 200 C if value entered is above 200 C e Calibration If there is more than one calibration file available for the imager the user can select the appropriate file from this box If there is only one calibration file this selection box may not be displayed e Emissivity The user can select the emissivity for the material being imaged Setting the correct emissivity value is important to achieve the accuracy of temperature readings see note 3 in Section 3 1 e Colour Map The user can select one of three possible colour options o Greyscale o Red Blue o Green Blue e Integration The number of image frames to be integrated ca
32. olbar Turn the Tool Bar on and off e Status Bar Turn the Status Bar on and off e Control Panel Turn the Control Panel on and off e Temperature Graph Turn the Temperature Graph on and Off The Tools menu allows access to e Emissivity editor allows the editing of the emissivity tables e Colour map editor allows the editing of the colour map editor e Edit Label allows the editing of the labels for saving the images The Window menu allows access to the running windows and allows the user to control how they are displayed The options available are e Cascade Cascades all open images e Tile Displays all open images simultaneously e Arrange Icons arranges the Icons of minimised windows The About menu displays information about the program including the software version number irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 19 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 2 5 2 4 Producing a Temperature Graph live imaging e Use the temperature graph toggle on the Tool Bar or select Temperature Graph from the View menu See Figure 13 for more information on the Tool Bar e The displayed window layout with temperature graph will look like Figure 14 e The time axis of the graph can be adjusted by selecting values from the Temperature Graph time scale function in the controls window Figure 14 Image display control panel and temperature graph fl IRISYS 1000 Series Handheld Thermal Imager T11 x H F
33. r materials are Supplied as a guide only Low values of emissivity should be used only with extreme caution as large errors in temperature readings may be obtained with only small errors in emissivity 4 Only the central 12 x 12 elements should be used for temperature measurements The camera should be positioned so that the item of interest appears within this area of the display Caution Do not adjust the lens focus The lens is fixed focus and factory set 3 2 General The lens and associated holder is not user adjustable The focal point of the imager has been set at manufacture according to specification IRISYS will not be held responsible for any internal damage should this mount be altered Behind the lens is the accurately positioned chopper blade 4 Optional Accessories 4 1 IRI 1011 Handle The IRI 1011 Handle is for use with the IRISYS Universal Thermal Imager allowing easy one handed operation of the unit The imager is attached neatly to the front of the handle whilst a Pocket PC or Palm is securely fixed onto the back of the handle The handle is designed to accept the most commonly used Pocket PC and Palm models with the IRI 1011 imager The serial synchronization cable which is used for connecting the imager to the Pocket PC Palm can be neatly concealed within the handle grip 4 1 1 Mounting the imager and Pocket PC onto the Handle The following is a step by step guide to mounting the IRI 1
34. s Imager application and then reopen it This allows the program to detect the COM port that the imager is using The status box contains information on the settings of the imager and the co ordinates of the selected cursor whose temperature output is displayed in the temperature window 2 5 2 1 Turning off Microsoft ActiveSync A common problem when communicating with the Thermal Imager is that the Microsoft ActiveSync program has taken over the available COM port This may be rectified as follows 1 Open the ActiveSync program either by the Icon at the bottom right of the PC screen or from the Desktop 2 From the File menu select Connection Settings 3 Un tick the Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this COM port box if already ticked If not required the Ethernet box should be Un ticked OK the Connection Settings window and Close the ActiveSync window Remember to re tick the serial cable connection box after use if it is needed for other applications ul A irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 17 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 2 5 2 2 Control Panel The Controls in the control panel are as follows Sensitivity see below for explanation Range see below for explanation Resolution sets the level of interpolation from 16 X 16 up to 128 X 128 Colour map sets the display in greyscale red blue or blue green Orientation the image can be rotated aroun
35. sOn icon will appear on your Palm s menu screen Press the icon to be Shown a list of time periods that can be selected for automatic shut down 2 4 1 3 Starting the IRISYS 1011 Imager software 1 Check that the Palm is charged 2 Make sure the Palm is connected to the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager with the connection cable 3 Switch on the Palm and the Thermal Imager 4 Using the Stylus pen from the Palm select the Thermal Imager icon to launch the application 5 Operation of the IRISYS 1011 Imager application is by means of the Navigation Action button and software buttons See Section 2 4 2 2 for further information NOTE The IRISYS Imager application takes a few seconds to load If the Palm battery is allowed to fully discharge the imager software will be lost and must be re installed onto the Palm The Palm uses power even when it is switched off Regular recharging is therefore recommended If for any reason the software locks up perform a soft reset on the Palm See your Palm Handbook for more information on resetting irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 13 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 2 4 2 Operating the Palm with the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager Figure 9 Screenshot of IRISYS 1011 Imager Palm Software Thermal Imager 1011 Default laser pixel Temperature difference between the two selected temperature cursors Temperature Range Selected 23 2 Temperature gt 80 Range ey yey 26 7 Te
36. short period of time to conserve the battery life To change or switch off the time period for automatic shut down it is necessary to install the AlwaysOn software onto your Palm AlwaysOn is free software and can be downloaded from the Palm website The following is a step by step guide for installing the AlwaysOn V1 2 software onto your Palm 1 Place your Palm in its cradle or connect it to its cable Make sure the cradle cable is connected to your PC 2 Press the HotSync icon on your Palm display 3 A new window will open on your Palm stating whether it is set up for a Local or Modem connection Make sure Local is selected 4 Press the HotSync icon in the middle of the Palm screen 5 Download the AlwaysOn software from the Palm website http palmsource palmgear com index cfm fuseaction software showsoftware amp SID 5290900C CF18 AC90 838C210BE1658BDE amp PartnerREF amp prodID 1499 6 Double click on the AlwaysOn prc file 7 A new window will pop up asking you to Confirm Add of the AlwaysOn12 prc file to your Handheld Palm select OK 8 Press the HotSync icon on your Palm display 9 A new window will open on your Palm stating whether it is set up for a Local or Modem connection Make sure Local is selected 10 Press the HotSync icon in the middle of the Palm screen This completes the installation of the AlwaysOn software An Alway
37. the program is launched the image window should be closed From the File menu select Open and a list of saved snp files will be available from the last folder saved to Select the required snp file and the image will be presented in a window with all the status data from when the scene data was recorded The information in the image window may be manipulated as for live images except that a temperature graph will not be available integration of multiple images will not be possible and the continuous auto gain function is not required irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 20 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 3 Operating notes and precautions 3 1 Temperature measurement The following should be noted when using the instrument as a temperature indicator 1 The indicated temperature value is derived from a calibration obtained when the instrument is in a thermally stable environment If the instrument is not thermally stabilised there may be an error in the indicated temperature Thermal stabilisation may take a few minutes a period of 2 minutes or longer may be necessary 2 The calibrated temperature output is the figure in the temperature box the temperature scale and display colours are indicators only 3 Caution should be observed in using the emissivity control the user should explore the effect on the observed temperature of an object when different emissivities are selected Figures associated with particula
38. y damage the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager NOTE e It is recommended that the IRISYS Universal Thermal Imager not the Pocket PC Palm Should be switched on approximately 2 minutes before use This is to allow the internal electronics to warm up and stabilise so as to achieve optimum performance e The mains power supply included with the IRI 1011 is only for powering the IRI 1011 it will not recharge the batteries 1 3 Connecting the IRI 1011 to a Pocket PC or Palm e This section tells you step by step how to get the Thermal Imager up and running with a Pocket PC Palm 1 Make sure the IRI 1011 is powered by either 4 AA size batteries or the 12V power supply 2 Make sure the Thermal Imager software has been installed onto the Pocket PC or Palm see Section 2 3 1 1 or Section 2 4 1 1 respectively 3 Connect the Pocket PC s Palm s RS232 serial sync cable into its socket and the other end into the IRI 1011 RS232 socket see Figure 3 Figure 3 The IRI 1011 Thermal Imager connected to a Pocket PC configured for two handed operation Pocket PC not IRI supplied 1011 with IRI Therm 1011 al Imager Pocket PC Manufactur er s RS232 Serial Sync Cable Irisys Red Hot Intelligence Page 4 of 27 IPU 40060 Issue 9 2 Operating the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager This section provides information for using the IRI 1011 Universal Thermal Imager Described in this section are The Hardwar
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