Fluke FLK-VT04
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1. 11 99 To register your product online visit http register fluke com Table of Contents WIE OC OH nase ee ee ee ee How to Contact Fluke u022200s2ssusnennenennenennennnnnnnnnn nennen Safety Information 2uus44444004enneennenne nennen nenne nenne nennen Before You SEN vanene 4 Power On and Off rrrnnnnennannnrannonnnnennnnennannnvannnnnnnnnnnnennanennansennn Rechargeable Batttery ccccccssccsssecesseseceeceseeeeseeeeseeeeenseeeneas Features and Controls cccccccsssceccsseeccceseecceesesseneeesseseesseees Button Operation seen Image Blending r nrernnnnnvnnnennnnenvnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnsnnnnennnnennnnsnnnnne Visual Image Alignment Control rrrrrnnnnnnnnnrrnrnnrrnnnnnrennnnnnen 9 Capture and Save rarrrrarrnronrrrnarenrnnenrarennnnennnnennnnsennanennnnene Menu Functions rnnrrnanrnnnrnnnnnranennrrnnnnnnanrnnnrnnnnnnanennsrnnnnnnnnennn Basic Navigation aaa Review Memory rrrrnrvrnnnrrvnnnvnnnnnvnnnvnnenennnnenvnnsennnnennnnennnnnnnnvne EMIS SIV Vs aaa ua sanieren naeh Temperature Measurement 22002240022002nn nenn nenn nennen Color P alelle uecasanneneann nn Reflected Background Temperature ccccccceseeceseeeeeaeees Hot and Cold MarkerS cccccceccceeceeseeeeceececeeeeeeeeeseeesaeees Temperature Unit ccccccsecccececeeeceeecceeeceeeceueecueeseeeseeeenas Dale and IMS rss ne ea High Low Temperature2. VTO2 VTO4A VT04 Visual IR Thermometer Users Manual October 2012 Rev 2 4 14 2012 2014 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice All product names are trademarks of their respective companies LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase This warranty does not cover fuses disposable batteries or damage from accident neglect misuse alteration contamination or abnormal conditions of operation or handling Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Fluke s behalf To obtain service during the warranty period contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information then send the product to that Service Center with a description of the problem THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY NO OTHER WARRANTIES SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages this limitation of liability may not apply to you Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B V P O Box 9090 P O Box 1186 Everett WA 98206 9090 5602 BD Eindhoven U S A The Netherlands
3. for example XXXA iS2 Note Measurements are the scene temperature area shown inside the markers To set the Auto Monitor Alarm ENE D gt BEEN OD EZ 7 Alarm ENTER Alarm sa 5 sa 10 C to 250 C ENTER a s ENTER 15 min 30 min 1 hr 2 hr 4 hr 8 hr Bm 38 C To stop the Auto Monitor Alarm DEDEN gt gt BEN lt gt BEE Note e The Auto Off feature is disabled in the Auto Monitor Alarm mode The Auto Monitor Alarm feature is disabled when the Product is connected to power 22 Visual IR Thermometer Menu Functions To prevent too many images being saved there is a 10 minute delay between saved images The delay applies only when a temperature threshold is breached and stays breached When the scene temperature goes below or above for low alarm the threshold temperature the delay is reset to zero See Figure 11 for typical scenarios Threshold Saved Image hak20 eps Figure 11 Image Capture Scenarios for Auto Monitor Alarm 23 VTO2 VTO4A VTO4 Users Manual Auto Off VTO4A VT04 The Auto Off feature turns off the Product after a selected time interval The default setting is 10 minutes and is user selectable as 5 10 15 or 20 minutes of inactivity LCD Brightness VTO4A VT04 The brightness of the LCD backlight has a low medium and high setting High brightness is the default BMP File Format VT04A VT04 T
4. Alarm VTO4A VT04 Time Lapse Image Capture VTO4A VTOA rrrrnnrrrnnnnrennnnrr 21 Auto Monitor Alarm VTO4A VTO4 rrrrenrnnrrerrnnrrvvnnrrennnnnnen Auto Off VTO4A VTO4 rrrornornnronnnnenranenrnnrnrnnrennnnenrnnennnsnennnne LCD Brightness VTO4A VTO4 J rrrnrnnrrennnnrrrvnnrrenvnnrrennnnsnen 24 BMP File Format VTO4A VTO4 ccccecccceeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeees Factory Reset VTO4A VTO4 rrrnnnnnnnnnrnenrnnrrennnnrrnvnnerennnnnnen Measurements EE ee een 25 Smartview Software ccccecccsccesessesercsceceseecececesvacereesevesereeeeren Malllenance a nen une ad ceousbativest arises vecseseades HOW to Clean siiccsesccccceeahensserscvcastenccaubsvsdetannes ea 26 SJEL OT EEE TL VIOIA ee ee ee ee VT02 VTO4A VTO4 Users Manual List of Tables Table Title 1 Symbols ee 2 PE 3 Features eunensssassnennnenennnnnnennnonennonnnennnonnnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnenennnnnnennn 4 Men CONS ae 5 Temperature Measurement Accuracy il VT02 VTO4A VTO4 Users Manual List of Figures Figure Title 1 Start Up Screen and Status Indicator u22200220022ee ni 2 Rechargeable Battery rrrnnrernnnenvnnnnnnnnvnnnnervnnrrvnnnnnnnnennnnsennn 3 Blend 10 DONS EE 4 Visual Image Alignment rrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnrennnrrnnnrrnnnernnnsrennnee 5 Micro SD Memory Card Warning Icons ccceeseeeeeeeeeeees 6 Menu Navigation and Battery Icon arrrnnnrnn
5. by the Product can be compromised e Replace or recharge the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements e Do not use the Product around explosive gas vapor or in damp or wet environments e Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly e Do not use the Product if it is damaged e See emissivity information for actual temperatures Reflective objects result in lower than actual temperature measurements These objects pose a burn hazard Visual IR Thermometer Safety Information e Remove the batteries if the Product is not used for an extended period of time or if stored in temperatures above 50 C Ifthe batteries are not removed battery leakage can damage the Product e Follow all battery care and charging instructions in this manual e Use only specified replacement parts e Use only the Fluke supplied power adapter to charge the VT04 battery Table 1 is a list of symbols used on the Product or in this manual Table 1 Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Te E Important information See manual Hazardous voltage Risk of electrical shock Conforms to relevant Australian standards Conforms to requirements of European Union and European Free Trade Association Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC standards This camera contains a Lithium ion battery Do not mix with the solid waste stream Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or ha
6. for increased color contrast between the high temperatures and low temperatures The Ironbow and Rainbow palettes offer a mixture of the High Contrast and Grayscale palettes Palette VT02 ee VT04 Grayscale White hot Grayscale Black hot High Contrast eo Ironbow eo Rainbow Hot Metal Reflected Background Temperature The background temperature can be set between 10 C and 100 C Compensation for reflected background temperature is set in the Background tab Very hot objects or very cold objects can affect the apparent temperature and measurement accuracy of the target or object of interest especially when surface emissivity is low Adjustment of the reflected background temperature can make the temperature measurement better in many situations For more information see Emissivity on page 14 Hot and Cold Markers The hot and cold markers turn on and off When turned on the marker is an indication of a hot or cold spot in the scene that may require additional evaluation When turned off the user is able to concentrate on the single measurement pixel 18 Visual IR Thermometer Menu Functions Temperature Units The Product shows temperatures in C or F Date and Time In the Clock menu the user can set the time and the date Push to select the Clock DD MM YYYY 23 08 2012 12 hr 2 25 pm hak12 jpg 1 Push again to select the date type Move t
7. object The Product senses the infrared energy from the surface of the object and uses this data to calculate an estimated temperature value Many common objects and materials such as painted metal wood water skin and cloth are very good at radiating energy and it is easy to get relatively accurate measurements For surfaces that are good at radiating energy high emissivity the emissivity factor is 290 0 90 This simplification does not work on shiny surfaces or unpainted metals as they have an emissivity of lt 60 0 60 These materials are not good at radiating energy and are classified as low emissivity To more accurately measure materials with a low emissivity an emissivity correction is necessary Adjustment to the emissivity value will usually allow the Product to calculate a more accurate estimate of the actual temperature Note Surfaces with an emissivity lt 0 60 make reliable and consistent determination of actual temperatures problematic The lower the emissivity the more potential error is associated with the temperature measurement calculations of the Product even when emissivity and reflected background adjustments are attempted and performed properly A Warning To prevent personal injury see emissivity information for actual temperatures Reflective objects result in lower than actual temperature measurements These objects pose a burn hazard 15 VTO2 VTO4A VTO4 Users Manual Table 5 shows the distan
8. EX 55 gt EE To set an alarm ES 55 gt x gt KZ D SELECT NEL ow ENTER Alarm a Set Point 3810 4 SELECT L 4 A ENTER SELEC Alarm 10 C to 250 C gt Ci gt KE 20 Visual IR Thermometer Menu Functions Time Lapse Image Capture VTO4A VT04 The VTO4A and VT04 have a time lapse feature that monitors equipment with captured images at a user set time interval The user selects from a menu of preset values for both the time interval and duration By default the file name for these captured images includes an S for example XXXS is2 To set the time nn NTER 30 sec 1 min 2 min 5 min 15 min 30 min 1 hr 15 min 30 min 1 hr 2 hr 4 hr 8 hr Note The time duration must be longer than the time interval To stop the time lapse image capture gt EZ O gt Ep Note e The Auto Off feature is disabled in the Time Lapse Image Capture mode e The Time Lapse Image Capture feature is disabled when the Product is connected to power 21 VTO2 VTO4A VTO4 Users Manual Auto Monitor Alarm VT04A VT04 The Auto Monitor Alarm feature is similar to the high low temperature alarm feature The difference is that instead of a flashing warning the Product saves an image When the temperature of an object in the scene goes above or below the threshold value the Product saves the image By default the file name for these captured images includes an A
9. ate and time Note All visual IR thermometers need sufficient warm up time for the most accurate temperature measurements This time can often vary by model and by environmental conditions Although most visual IR thermometers are fully warmed up in 3 to 5 minutes it is always best to wait a minimum of 10 minutes if the most accurate temperature measurement is very important to your application When you move a visual IR thermometer between environments with large differences in ambient temperature more adjustment time can be required VTO2 VTO4A VTO4 Users Manual Rechargeable Battery The VT04 has a rechargeable Li ion battery Note New batteries are not fully charged Two to ten normal charging discharging cycles may be required before the battery charges to its maximum capacity Before using the VT04 for the first time charge the battery 1 2 Plug the ac power supply into an ac wall outlet Connect the micro USB connector to the VT04 See Figure 2 While the battery is charging EI shows on the display and the status LED is red When charged EEE shows on the display and the status LED is green The typical charge time from 100 discharged to 100 charged is 5 to 6 hours Note Make sure the Product is near room temperature before you connect it to the charger See the charging temperature specification Do not charge in hot or cold places Charging in extreme temperatures reduces the battery pack s ability
10. ccuracy Visual IR Thermometer Maintenance Battery Care A Warning To prevent personal injury and for safe operation and maintenance of the Product Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns or explode If exposure to chemicals occurs clean with water and get medical aid Be sure that the battery polarity is correct to prevent battery leakage Do not short the battery terminals together Keep cells and battery packs clean and dry Clean dirty connectors with a dry clean cloth Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and battery packs Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat or fire Do not put in sunlight Use only Fluke supplied power adapters to charge the VT04 battery X Caution Do not incinerate the Product and or battery Go to Fluke s website for recycling information 27 VT02 VTO4A VT04 Users Manual VTO2 VTO4A To replace the batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the handle 2 Remove the discharged batteries Note Do not charge the batteries included with the VTO2 and VTO4A models 3 Install new batteries with the correct polarity see Figure 12 hak06 eps Figure 12 VT02 VTO4A Battery Replacement 4 Slide battery cover into place on the handle 28 Visual IR Thermometer Specifications VTO4 To get the best performance from the Li Ion battery use these guidelines e Do not store the Product on the charger for more than 24 ho
11. ce to area ratio D S for measurement accuracy Table 5 Temperature Measurement Accuracy A B C For best temperature accuracy strive for a full field of view hak09 eps Model D S A B C 38 mm 230 mm 60mm 360 mm 100 mm 600 mm VTO2 6 1 1 5 in 9 in 2 4 in 14 5 in 4 in Q 24 in VT04A 26 mm 230 mm 40 mm Q 360 mm 67 mm Q 600 mm VT04 1in 9in 1 6in 14 5 in 2 7 in 24 in 16 Visual IR Thermometer Menu Functions Figure 8 shows how the D S ratio compares on screen for both models The higher the ratio the smaller the target area needs to be for an accurate measurement Figure 9 illustrates the detection ability VT02 D S 6 1 VTO4A VTO4 D S 9 1 hak21 eps Figure 8 On Screen Comparison of D S Ratio Can detect a 1 spot in your field of view that is at least 5 C different from the surrounding area hak14 eps Figure 9 Detection Ability 17 VTO2 VTO4A VTO4 Users Manual Color Palette The Palette menu changes the false color presentation of the infrared images that are on the display or captured A variety of palettes are available Some palettes are more suitable for specific applications and are set as required Grayscale Palettes offer an equal linear presentation of colors that allow for best presentation of detail The High Contrast palette offers a weighted presentation of colors This palette is best in situations with high thermal contrast
12. emperature Compensation LCD Brightness Auto Off Factory Reset BMP Save High Low Temperature Alarm Time Lapse Image Capture J Auto Monitor Alarm e Sofware een Smartview To download Smartview software go to http www fluke com vtsmartview 31 VT02 VTO4A VTO4 Users Manual Batteries Type VTO2 VTOAA i ernnnnanennnnennnnenennnnenennenennenenennenenne Battery Lue POWEr Saver ee Ss Standards Safety Compliance rrrnnnnrrnvnnnnvrnrnnnvrnvnnnnrnvvnnn Drop MIO2ZEVTDAR eee Weight Battery Included Warkanly os Recommended Calibration Cycle 32 Li ion Rechargeable 3 6 V 2250 mAh 8 1 Wh A AA LR6 1 5 V 8 hrs Power down after 10 minutes of inactivity EN 61326 1 Portable CFR47 Class A Part 15 subpart B Applies to use in Korea only Class A Equipment Industrial Broadcasting amp Communication Equipment 1 This product meets requirements for industrial Class A electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller or user should take notice of it This equipment is intended for use in business environments and is not to be used in homes IEC EN 61010 1 Pollution Degree 2 MIL PRF 28800F Class 2 section 4 5 5 4 2 30 cm 2 meter 21 cm x 7 5 cm x 5 5 cm 8 3inx3inx2 2 in lt 300 gm 10 5 oz
13. he Product includes a feature to save images to the micro SD card in bmp format instead of the default is2 file format You can view the images saved in omp format without Smartview Default setting for this option is off Factory Reset VTO4A VT04 Menu options that are set by you are saved in memory and remain as set persistent each time you turn off and turn on the Product At power on the start up screen briefly shows the current settings for your review You can reset these menu options to the factory settings e Emissivity 0 95 e Background Temperature 68 F e Color Palette Ironbow e Hot and cold Markers Off e Temperature Units F e Auto Off 10 minutes e BMP Save Off e LCD Brightness High 24 Visual IR Thermometer Measurements Measurements The temperature measurement of the center area is shown at the top of the display The emissivity setting also shows at the top of the display When the hot and cold markers are turned on move the Product until the hot or cold spot coincides with the middle measurement area Point the Product at an object that is likely to be hotter or colder than its surroundings for best results The value of the hot cold point shows at the top of the screen This example shows a measurement on the VT04 display hak13a jpg Smartview Software Smartview software contains features to analyze images organize data and information and make professional re
14. hrough the menu selections with the amp 8 buttons Selections are e DD MMIYYYY e MM DDIYYYY Move down to the date Use WW to select each date item Use 63 62 to change the value Push to set the value Move down to 12 24 hour clock Push to edit the option Use the 63 69 to move through the selections Push to set the selection as e 12hr e 24hr a A OSS MD 9 Move down to time 10 Push to edit the option 11 Use 8 amp to move through individual time items 12 Use 63 69 to change the value 13 Push to set the value 14 Push to exit the Clock menu and go to the live image 19 VT02 VTO4A VTO4 Users Manual High Low Temperature Alarm VTO4A VT04 High temperature and low temperature alarms are available on the VTO4A and VT04 The temperature threshold is set for either the high or low alarm When an alarm is set you can quickly scan the scene and find objects that are above or below the threshold An alarm condition is clearly shown on the screen as a flashing red black band High or blue black band Low See Figure 10 In accordance with the D S ratio see Table 5 the object size should be large enough to cover the area defined by the 4 corner markers High Alarm Low Alarm Measurement Area hak15 eps Figure 10 High Low Temperature Alarm Note The Auto Off feature is disabled in the Alarm mode To turn on the alarm gt KEE O p EY gt EE To turn off the alarm D i O
15. n and Simplified Chinese See http www fluke com vtquickstart for additional languages To request a printed Quick Reference Card in a language not supplied with your product email Fluke at TPubs fluke com Specify the product name and language preference in the subject line Visual IR Thermometer Power On and Off Power On and Off To turn on the Product push and hold for 2 seconds A start up screen shows on the display and an indicator bar shows the status see Figure 1 The indicator bar increases on power up and decreases on power down After the start up screen the Product is ready to use To turn off the Product push and hold for 2 seconds The LCD backlight VT04A and VTO4 turns off to save battery power if a button is not pushed for more than 2 minutes You can push any button to turn on the backlight before the auto off time is exceeded This feature is disabled in Alarm mode The Auto Off VTO4A and VT04 feature turns off the Product after a selected time interval The default setting is 10 minutes and is user selectable as 5 10 15 or 20 minutes of inactivity This feature is disabled in Alarm mode VTO4A VT04 DD MM YYYY VT Series Visual IR Thermometer 23 08 2012 12 hr hak03 eps Figure 1 Start Up Screen and Status Indicator For the first time use or when the batteries are removed for more than a few hours the Date and Time menu opens See page 19 for more information about how to set the d
16. nnnrnrnrrvnnnrrrrnnrennnnen 7 Parameter Adjustment rnrnnnnnrrnnnnrennnrrnnnnrnnnrrnrnerennnrennnrennnsennne 8 On Screen Comparison of D S Ratio rrrrronrrronrrrnnrrnnnrenrnnrnnnn 9 Detection Ability rorvvnorornrornnnrronarnnnarernnnnrnnnnrnnnrennnnnnnanernanenene 10 High Low Temperature Alarm ccccccccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeesaees 11 Image Capture Scenarios for Auto Monitor Alarm 12 VTO2 VTO4A Battery Replacement rrrrnnnnnnnnennnrnnnrnnnnennnnnnnnnn VT02 VTO4A VTO4 Users Manual vi Introduction The VT Series the Product are Visual IR Thermometers that combine a center point temperature measurement with a blended digital image and heat map overlay The thermal image removes the time necessary for component by component measurement associated with a traditional spot thermometer radiometer The Product is ideal for electrical HVAC and facility maintenance applications The recommended use model is 1 Scan a broad area with the blended digital image and heat map overlay to quickly identify temperature anomalies that need more inspection 2 Use the wide field of view to move closer to the target for a temperature measurement with more detail 3 Capture both heat map and visual images with a single trigger pull 4 Create a report with Fluke SmartView software The Product is easy to use Turn on and within seconds it provides an image with no training needed Several feature
17. of the menu icons and their descriptions Table 4 Menu Icons en a ve Vi 0 View Stored Images 0 5 1 OO Ra c 20 C R S amp S X Ee gt ane PE O me x ne E 3 mme BE SOME alia Auto Off Q A ae ee ge a A 13 VTO2 VTO4A VTO4 Users Manual Review Memory The Memory mode lets you view the stored images You can also delete images in this menu 1 Highlight the Memory icon 2 Push to open the Memory mode 3 Push 63 69 to scroll through and review the stored images 4 Push to delete image Emissivity The emissivity is adjustable in 0 01 steps from 0 10 to 01 00 The default value is set at 0 95 The correct emissivity values are important for you to make the most accurate temperature measurements Emissivity of a surface can have a large effect on the apparent temperatures that the Product observes Understanding the emissivity of the inspection surface can but not always allow you to obtain more accurate temperature measurements Go to http www fluke com emissivityexplanation for more information on emissivity and how to get the most accurate temperature measurements Go to http www fluke com emissivity for a chart that shows emissivity values of common materials 14 Visual IR Thermometer Menu Functions Temperature Measurement All objects radiate infrared energy The quantity of energy radiated is based on the actual surface temperature and the surface emissivity of the
18. outine file back up procedure is recommended for the micro SD memory card to store these files in a safe location 10 Visual IR Thermometer Menu Functions Menu Functions To open the display menu push 7 The menu has options for memory emissivity background temperature hot and cold markers date and time For the VTO4A and VT04 menu options that are set by you are saved in memory and remain as set each time you turn off and turn on the Product At power on the start up screen briefly shows the current settings for your review Basic Navigation The basic functions of the Product are accessible with the six buttons and color display Only five options show on the display at one time The 63 69 buttons scroll through the display menu The middle option is always highlighted in yellow See Figure 6 Ale Charge Level u NE MENU ag SL II wW her IN A Change Values hak07 eps Open Display Menu Yellow Highlight AR Figure 6 Menu Navigation and Battery Icon 11 VTO2 VTO4A VTO4 Users Manual Push to select the menu option and edit the value The 63 69 buttons change the value of the menu selection After adjustments are made push to accept a new value and exit the edit mode See Figure 7 O 8 8 to highlight 20 C to select color inverts 25 oC Q change values SELECT accept new value Figure 7 Parameter Adjustment hak08 eps 12 Visual IR Thermometer Menu Functions Table 4 is a list
19. ports Smartview includes a function to export IR and visible images as is2 files To download Smartview software go to http www fluke com vtsmartview 25 VTO2 VTO4A VTO4 Users Manual Maintenance Maintenance is not necessary for this Product AA Warning To prevent possible electrical shock fire or personal injury use only specified replacement parts Caution To prevent damage to the Product do not leave the camera exposed to a heat source or high temperature environments such as an unattended vehicle in the sun How to Clean Clean the case with a damp cloth and a weak soap solution Do not use abrasives isopropyl alcohol or solvents to clean the case or lens window If used and stored properly the infrared lens on your Product should require only occasional cleaning When necessary to clean the lens 1 26 Use a hand squeeze air pump to gently blow off any dust or debris from the lens surface If the lens surface requires additional cleaning use a clean fine fiber or micro fiber cloth dampened with a mild soapy water solution Gently wipe surface of lens to remove smudges and debris Dry with an absorbent clean fine fiber or micro fiber cloth Note Minor smudges and dirt should not significantly affect the performance of the Product However large scratches or the removal of the protective coating on the infrared lens can affect both image quality and the temperature measurement a
20. s increase the accuracy and usability of the Product e Adjustable emissivity and reflected background compensation improves measurement accuracy on semi reflective surfaces e Hot and cold spot temperature markers that guide the user to the hottest and coldest regions in the infrared heat map e Selectable color palettes e Visual neat map image alignment The VTO4A and VT04 include these additional features e High Low Temperature Alarms e Time Lapse Image Capture e Auto Monitor Alarm VTO2 VTO4A VTO4 Users Manual How to Contact Fluke To contact Fluke use one of these telephone numbers USA 1 800 760 4523 Canada 1 800 36 FLUKE 1 800 363 5853 Europe 31 402 675 200 Japan 81 3 6714 3114 Singapore 65 6799 5566 Anywhere in the world 1 425 446 5500 Or visit Fluke s website at www fluke com To register your Product visit http register fluke com To view print or download the latest manual supplement visit http us fluke com usen support manuals Safety Information A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the equipment under test AA Warning To prevent possible electrical shock fire or personal injury e Read all safety information before you use the Product e Carefully read all instructions e Use the Product only as specified or the protection supplied
21. to hold a charge hak18 eps Figure 2 Rechargeable Battery Note Use the micro SD memory card to download images from the Product to a PC The micro USB cable is for battery charging only Visual IR Thermometer Features and Controls Features and Controls Table 3 is a list of the Product features with the location of each control Table 3 Features VTO4A VTO04 a hak04 eps Description LCD Display Power On Off and Menu Micro SD Memory Card Slot Tripod Mount Select Enter Infrared Lens Rotating Lens Cover VT02 Visual Camera Trigger for Image Capture Battery Cover Micro USB Connector Input 2 5 W 0 5 A at 5 V Battery Charge Status LED VT02 VTO4A VT04 Users Manual Button Operation Two functions are accessed directly from the buttons Blending Capture and Save The arrow buttons are used for menu navigation Image Blending Image blending makes it easier to understand infrared heat maps through the use of an aligned visible image and infrared heat map The Product captures a visible image with each infrared heat map to exactly show the target area and more effectively share it with others To use the blending function push to adjust the blending from 0 to 100 The blend options are shown in Figure 3 0 25 50 15 100 hak01 eps Figure 3 Blend Options Visual IR Thermometer Button Operation Visual Image Alignment Control The heat map o
22. urs as reduced battery life may result e Charge the Product for a 2 hour minimum at least every six months to maximize battery life e Without use the battery will self discharge in approximately 6 months Batteries stored for long periods may require two to ten charging cycles before it reaches full capacity e Always operate the Product within the operating temperature range in the specifications Specifications Temperature Temperature Measurement Range 10 C to 250 C Temperature Measurement Accuracy 2 C or 2 as tested at 25 C whichever is the greater On Screen Emissivity Correction Yes On Screen Reflected Background Temperature Compensation cccccseeeeeees Yes Image Performance Image Capture Frequency ccceeesseeeeeeeees 8 Hz Detector Type Uncooled pyroelectric ceramic Thermal Sensitivity NETD n lt 250 mK Infrared Spectral Band rrrronnrnrnnnrrnnrnnrnnnrnnnnr 6 5 um to 14 um Visual Camera rrrnnnnrnnnnnonnnnrnnnnnvnnnnvnnnnnrnvannrnnnn 11025 pixels Field of View VI en 20 X 20 VIOLA VTA 2 28 X 28 Focus Mechanism rrrnnrnnnnvnnrnnnvnnnnnnnvnnvnnsnvnnnn Fixed Focus 29 VT02 VTO4A VTO4 Users Manual Image Presentation Palettes VI er Ironbow Rainbow Rainbow High Contrast Grayscale white hot and Grayscale black hot VTOAA VIA 2a nee ea Hot Metal Ironbo
23. verlay and the visual camera are positioned vertically in the VT Series This vertical parallax will change with distance to your object To correct the parallax for a near or far distance you have a visual image alignment control See Figure 4 To toggle the control between a near object or far object 1 Push NEAR XB for a measurement distance from 15 cm to 23 cm 6 in to 9 in 2 Push FAR P or a measurement distance further than 23 cm 9 in The Near or Far icon shows in the upper left corner of the display SELECT gt 9in 23 cm hak19 eps Figure 4 Visual Image Alignment VTO2 VTO4A VTO4 Users Manual Capture and Save The Product saves up to 10 000 images GB on the micro SD memory card Note Use the micro SD memory card to download images from the Product to a PC The micro USB cable is for battery charging only To capture the image and save it to memory 1 Point the Product at the object or area of interest 2 Pull the trigger to capture the image The image remains frozen for about 4 seconds Next a dialog box prompts you to save or discard the image 3 Push to save or to discard the image The display has an icon that shows the current status of the micro SD memory card see Figure 5 hak02 eps Figure 5 Micro SD Memory Card Warning Icons 1 No Micro SD Memory Card in slot 2 Micro SD Memory Card error 8 Micro SD Memory Card empty 4 Micro SD Memory Card full Note A r
24. w Rainbow Rainbow High Contrast Grayscale white hot and Grayscale black hot Level and Span ale aa Auto Blending Information Parallax Correction of Visual and IR Blending Fixed with Near Far User Selection Near lt 23 cm Far gt 23 cm VEN OPS arr Blending of the visual and the infrared from full infrared to full visual in 25 steps Hot Spot and Cold Spot Tracking Yes Image capture and data storage Mage Gapl rer cneriseseersianeseknanse eng teeasedte tone ss Image available for review before a save Storage Medium ccccsseecesssseeeesseseeeesseeeeeees Micro SD memory card stores up to 10 000 images GB File Format AMOS pp een is2 VTOAAYVTORE dan nahen ner anna omp Memory ReVICW c c scccssssscessesseeesseeeeessansess Scroll through all saved images and view on screen Operating Temperature rrrrnnnnnrnnnrvrnnnrnvnnnnnn 5 C to 45 C Storage Temperature cccceececeeeseeeeee ees 20 C to 60 C Relative Humidity arrrrrnrnnrrvrnrnnrrvrnrnnrrrnrnnerennnn 10 to 90 non condensing Operating Altitude 2224002242002240 Rn 2 000 meters DISpla Yera EE EEE 2 2 in diagonal 30 Visual IR Thermometer Specifications Controls and Adjustments VT02 VT04A VT04 Select Color Palette User Selectable Temperature Scale F C Time Date Set e Emissivity Selection amp Reflected Background T
25. zardous materials handler per local regulations Go to Fluke s website for recycling information This product complies with the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC marking requirements The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical electronic product in domestic X household waste Product Category With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I this product is classed as category 9 Monitoring and Control Instrumentation product Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste Go to Fluke s website for recycling information VTO2 VTO4A VTO4 Users Manual Before You Start Table 2 is a list of all items included with the Product Table 2 Packing List u Part Modei Description Numb umber yTo2 VTO4A VT04 VTO2 Visual IR Thermometer 4253599 pe fof VTOAA Visual IR Thermometer 4485211 ter VT04 Visual IR Thermometer 4366444 TL e AA Alkaline Batteries QTY 4 1560231 Rechargeable Battery Micro SD Memory Card and conversion adapter to standard SD Memory Card noc Soft Transport Storage Case 466029 EBENE Transport Storage Case Micro USB Charger Power Supply 4366918 VT Series Quick Reference Card 4477229 KJENNER 1 Fluke recommends the micro SD memory card that is supplied with the Product Fluke does not warrant the use or reliability of aftermarket SD memory cards of different brands or capacities 2 Printed in English Spanish French Germa
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