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1. XQ oN aa i Level amp Span eii007 eps Figure 1 7 Setting the Fusion Blend Level Capturing an Image 1 Tap the TRIGGER button once shown in Figure 1 8 to pause the live image 2 Review the image and camera settings 3 Press and hold the TRIGGER button for 2 seconds to capture save the image The image file name appears in the upper left hand corner of the display screen indicating the image is saved on the memory card Note The memory card must be inserted into the camera to save and store images 4 Tap the TRIGGER button to return to scan target mode Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual SS FLUKE THERMAL IMAGER aR FLEXG YAn Trigger eii008 eps Figure 1 8 Capturing an Image Introduction SmartView Software for Your PC SmartView Software for Your PC Your system includes a CD containing SmartView software that you install on your personal computer SmartView together with your Camera enables you to Transfer thermographic images to a computer and efficiently manage them Optimize and analyze your infrared and visible light control images Create and print detailed professional reports containing important image data SmartView image analysis software is compatible with any personal computer running Microsoft Windows 98 ME 2000 XP This software is provided on the SmartView CD ROM disk included with your camera
2. Ti55 Model Ti55 Model Ti50 Model Ti50 Model Setting with without with without IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion Enable Enabled Enabled IR Fusion IR Fusion 100 IR 100 IR Level Full n a n a Screen PIP Flash Disabled n a Disabled n a Enabled High Enabled Enabled Brightness Vivid Color Enabled te Enabled Image Settings Disabled Center Box Disabled Cold Cursor Disabled Enabled Display Auto Hide Disabled Task Bar Onscreen Disabled Logo F 9 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Table F 2 Default Settings Ti55 and Ti50 Models cont Ti55 Model Ti55 Model Ti50 Model Ti50 Model Setting with without with without IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion Image Settings Mouse Enabled Temp Zoom 1x Image Image Off Enhance ment Emissivity Emissivity 0 95 Back 68 F ground Temp Fixed Disabled Image Color Palette Color Blue Red Palette Saturation Standard Colors Automatic Disabled Adjust ment ISO Enable Disabled n a Isotherm F 10 Appendices Camera Default Settings Table F 2 Default Settings Ti55 and Ti50 Models cont Ti55 Model Ti55 Model Ti50 Model Ti50 Model Setting with without with without IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion Color Alarms Enable Disabled Disabled Onscreen Alarm Temps Are TRUE n a TRUE Inside Spe
3. Browse Images Used to immediately recall the last saved or last viewed image Browse Thumbnails Used to quickly browse thumbnails of images stored on the CompactFlash memory card Palette Visible Used to quickly cycle the color palette bar on or off the display screen Marker Toolbar Visible Used to show or hide the marker toolbar for adding extra visible marker points or areas to the image and displaying temperatures near them Torch Used to quickly switch the LED light on or off IR Fusion models only When on light shines continuously to brighten up dark work areas light automatically times out after 60 seconds Camera Overview Programming Function Buttons Table 2 3 Programmable Functions cont Laser Used to help you correlate what is on the camera display screen with what you are looking at IR Fusion models only The laser spot is visible in the control image and can be a valuable reference point for later image review Start Sequence Used to quickly start the Auto Capture sequence Auto Capture is available on Ti45 and Ti55 models only Stop Sequence Used to quickly stop the Auto Capture image capture sequence Auto Capture is available on Ti45 and Ti55 models only Image Enhancement Used to quickly cycle through the image enhancement settings Off Normal Medium and High Each time you press the function button the next setting takes affect Picture in Pi
4. Browse image arrows Appear when Browse Image function is enabled Click to scroll to the next or the previous image Programmable button icons lIcons for the three programmable buttons FD ED and Click icon to change button function Emissivity Used by camera to calculate target temperatures and location click number to change the emissivity value Background temperature Used by camera to calculate target temperatures and location click number to change background temperature Date Current date click to change date Time Current 24 hour time click to change time Temperature units Used to display camera temperature units click to change the temperature units Power source lIcon indicating either AC power or battery level click to identify remaining time available from current battery charge Camera Overview a Camera Display Screen Table 2 2 Display Screen Descriptions cont Center box with temperatures Center 50 by 50 pixel box with the maximum average and minimum temperatures in the box when enabled Hot cursor temperature Temperature and location of the hottest temperature in the image always in red when enabled Cold cursor temperature Temperature and location of the coldest temperature in the image always in blue when enabled Analysis point Temperature of marker point in the image You can add up to three marker points when enabled Analysis area Min avg
5. Manual function is enabled refer to the procedure under Automatic Level and Span Automatic Level and Span When you enable the automatic level and span function the color palette temperatures are regularly updated to the current maximum and minimum temperatures in the image at a time interval you set from 1 4 second to 10 seconds To enable automatic adjustments of the color palette temperature span 1 Tap Cend 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the popup menu and tap 3 Position the pointer over the Palette tab and tap 4 Position the pointer over the Adjustment Interval down arrow tap 5 Use the MOUSE controller to scroll to the interval you want and tap Select Manual rather than an interval to enable the Manual function 6 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode 4 4 Analyzing and Enhancing Images 4 Setting Temperature Level and Span Arbitrary Fixed Temperature Level and Span This feature allows you to adjust the level and span on the fly while scanning targets of special interest and creating high contrast in the temperature ranges of those targets Note Be sure the temperature calibration range is set properly See Setting the Temperature Calibration Range in Chapter 6 If you have enabled the center box marker see Chapter 4 the color palette is adjusted based on the minimum and maximum temper
6. and max temperatures of the marker area in the image You can add up to three marker areas when enabled Picture in picture PIP The fused or blended infrared visible light image appears in the center quarter of the display screen and the visible light image appears in the rest of the display screen when enabled IR Fusion blend level control box Used to change the IR Fusion blend level from full infrared IR to full visible light VL or some combination in between Only Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 IR Fusion models 2 9 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Programming Function Buttons You can assign any of the functions described in Table 2 3 to any one of three programmable buttons FD ED CF3 gt see Appendix F for a list of default settings See programming instructions on the next page HI goo OO8 2 10 Table 2 3 Programmable Functions Centerpoint Centerbox Used to cycle the centerpoint on then centerpoint and centerbox on then the centerpoint and centerbox both off Zoom uUsed to quickly cycle between 2x 4x 8x zoom and normal display settings zoom options vary by camera model see Appendix D Brightness Used to quickly cycle through the display screen brightness settings Dim Normal and Bright Each time you press the function button the next setting takes affect Annotation Used to quickly access the image annotation editor available on Ti45 and Ti55 models only
7. 1 Use the MOUSE controller to position the MOUSE pointer over the label text for a marker The pointer arrow changes to a pointing hand 2 Press and hold while using the MOUSE controller to drag the marker to a new location To resize area markers 1 Use the MOUSE controller to position the MOUSE pointer over an area edge or corner The pointer arrow changes to a pointing hand 2 Press while using the MOUSE controller to adjust the size of the area marker as desired Using Internal Recalibration Your Camera has an internal calibration feature that automatically adjusts the camera electronics as needed to maintain a high quality image even when the camera senses a significant change in either internal temperature or temperature at the target object During an internal calibration you may hear a faint double click sound from the camera and see the word Calibrating appear on the display screen The image is frozen for approximately 1 2 seconds during the calibration process You may also want to manually trigger an internal calibration to adjust for changing environmental conditions for example you move from an extremely cold environment to a hot environment see Programming Function Buttons in Chapter 2 7 7 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Chapter 8 Camera Care Cleaning the IR Lens VLCM Display Screen and Body For optimal performance your Camera should be treated with care and
8. Image Full screen and thumbnail Browsing Enhanced User definable automatically n a Text included in reports Annotation Program able Program camera to Image automatically capture thermal Capture images Standard Optics 20mm 0 8 Field of View Germanium 23 Horizontal x 17 Vertical optional lenses available Spatial 2 6 mrad IFOV 0 15 m minimum focus Resolution IFOV D 2 Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table D 1 Camera Specifications Ti45 and Ti40 Models cont Ti45 Model Ti45 Model without IR Fusion with IR Fusion Model Name Ti40 Model with IR Fusion Ti40 Model without IR Fusion Temperature Measurement Calibrated Range 1 20 C to 100 C Temp 4 F to 212 F Pendes Range 2 20 C to 350 C 4 F to 662 F Range 3 250 C to 600 C 482 F to 1112 F Range 4 500 C to 1200 C 932 F to 2192 F option Accuracy Measurement Movable points amp boxes Modes Centerpoint Cursor temp Center box area min max average Automatic hot and cold point detection Isotherm only on models without IR Fusion Color alarm only on models with IR Fusion Emissivity Correction Power Range 1 20 C to 100 C 4 F to 212 F Range 2 20 C to 350 C 4 F to 662 F 2 C or z2 Center point Cursor temp Center box area min max average Based on user input Variable from 0 01 to 1 0 0 01 in
9. Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Table F 1 Default Settings Ti45 and Ti40 Models cont Ti45 Model Ti45 Model Ti40 Model Ti40 Model Setting with without IR with without IR Fusion Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion Image Settings Display Center Disabled Point Disabled Hot Disabled n a Cursor Cold Disabled n a Cursor Enabled Auto Hide Disabled Task Bar Onscreen Disabled Logo Enabled Image Normal Enhance ment Emissivity F 4 Appendices Camera Default Settings Table F 1 Default Settings Ti45 and Ti40 Models cont Ti45 Model Ti45 Model Ti40 Model Ti40 Model Setting with without IR with without IR Fusion Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion Emissivity Fixed Disabled Image Settings Color Palette Color Blue Red Palette Saturation Standard Colors Automatic Disabled Adjust ment ISO Enable n a Disabled n a Isotherm PIC Max 1 n a Images Markers Reference Only n a F ol Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Table F 1 Default Settings Ti45 and Ti40 Models cont Ti45 with Ti45 without 40 Model Ti40 Model Setting A with without IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion Color Alarms Enable Disabled Onscreen Alarm Temps Are Inside Specified Range Max Calibration range n a n a n a maximum Calibration range maximum Annotate Reference Only Disabled Images Programmable Buttons Centerpoint box F 6 Appe
10. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Browse Images on the popup menu and tap Position the pointer over the thumbnail view of the image you want to open and double click to open If the image you want is not on the first page position the pointer over the right left arrows at the bottom of the display screen and tap as many times as needed to scroll to the page you want then follow Steps 3 7 On the open image tap Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the popup menu and tap Position the pointer over the Info tab and tap Tap the TRIGGER button to return to scan target mode Chapter 4 Analyzing and Enhancing Images Setting Emissivity and Background Temperature Setting your camera with correct emissivity and background temperature values is critical to making accurate temperature measurements Emissivity values on your camera and saved images are adjustable between 0 01 and 1 00 with increments of 0 01 This value along with the background temperature and target radiation measured by the camera is used to calculate target temperatures Use the table in Appendix C which lists the emissivity values of some common materials as a guide to setting correct emissivity values To set the emissivity value for an image in the camera 1 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the emissivity value on the task bar and tap gt See Chapter 2 for emissi
11. A keyboard window opens Enter the new annotation item by positioning the pointer over the appropriate letter then tapping Repeat as needed Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to the annotation editor Repeat Steps 3 6 as needed to select additional annotation items for the selected category Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to the open image Tap the TRIGGER button once more to return to scan target mode To set the annotation function to start automatically when saving a new image 1 2 Tap Ges Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu Position the pointer over the Files tab and tap 19 Position the pointer over the Auto Start Annotation Wizard When Saving New Image box and tap 19 A check mark appears in the box indicating the feature is enabled 4 13 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual 5 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode Creating Annotations Lists in SmartView In addition to managing your annotations using the annotation editor in the camera you can change the predefined list and create your own annotations categories and items using the SmartView annotations editor see the SmartView software CD that came with your Camera After you install the SmartView software onto your computer see Chapter 1 refer to the software s online Help menu f
12. Images to set the number of images you want to capture in the sequence 7 2 Advanced Operation 7 Using Auto Capture Position the pointer over the right or left arrows next to Interval sec to set the number of seconds between images Position pointer over the Manual radio button and select Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode To trigger the Auto Capture function using a temperature setting 1 10 11 Tap w then use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the popup menu Tap Position the pointer over the PIC tab and tap Position the pointer over the right or left arrows next to Max Images and tap and hold as needed to set the number of images you want to capture in the sequence Click Check Space to see how many more images you can fit on the memory card Position the pointer over the right or left arrows next to Interval sec and press and hold as needed to set the number of seconds between images Position the pointer over the Temperature radio button and select Select the measurement point from the pull down menu Mouse CenterPoint CenterBox Hot cursor Cold cursor and user defined points and areas from pull down list for areas select from Min Avg Max Select the Over or Under radio button Use the right left arrows to set the temperature trigger point Select the Save all images after trigger box if yo
13. Laser Pointer Using Laser Pointer A AWarning AXTO avoid injury use your camera s Class 2 laser pointer only as instructed Use the laser function to help you point out the object you are aiming the camera towards For example use the laser to show a colleague where a problem is physically located Using appropriate IR Fusion blend levels and color palette settings allows the red laser dot to be in the visible light image only Assign the Laser function to a programmable button see Chapter 2 Then press and hold EFD D or E to use the laser release when finished An icon appears on the display screen to indicate the laser is activated Using Thumbnail Browser Assign the Thumbnail Browser function to a programmable button see Chapter 2 Use the radio buttons on the thumbnail browser window to switch between IR only fused and VL only image thumbnail displays Selecting one of these views does not change the image file fused images are rendered according to the blend level setting for each image file Using Color Alarms Note This feature is not available on the Ti40 or Ti50 The color alarm function allows you to highlight target object areas of thermal interest by selectively fusing the visible light image with portions of the infrared image For example you can specify a temperature range Then any target object temperatures either inside or outside of the range depending on what you set are highlighted
14. Tar paper Tin burnished Tungsten Zinc sheet C 4 Appendix D Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table D 1 lists the technical specifications for the Ti45 and Ti40 models Table D 1 Camera Specifications Ti45 and Ti40 Ti45 Model Ti45 Model Ti40 Model Ti40 Model Model Name with without with without IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion Imaging Performance Detector 30 Hz 160x120 Focal Plane Array FPA Vanadium Oxide VOX Uncooled Microbolometer Spectral 8 um to 14 um Band Thermal lt 0 080 C at 30 C lt 0 090 C at 30 C Sensitivity Focusing Single Finger Manual Focus Electronic 2x None Zoom Digital Image Automatic Full time Enhanced Enhancement Display and Image Storage Digital 5 in high resolution 320 x 240 sunlight readable color LCD Display D 1 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Table D 1 Camera Specifications Ti45 and Ti40 Models cont Ti45 Model Ti45 Model Ti40 Model Ti40 Model Model Name with without with without IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion On screen Indicate status of battery target emissivity background temp Indicators temp unit C F K date and time Palettes 8 unique color palettes available Storage Compact Flash Card stores hundreds of images Medium File Formats 14 bit measurement data included Exportable JPEG BMP Supported TIF PNG using SmartView desktop software Image Level Span Auto Adjust continuous manual Controls
15. Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Table C 1 Emissivity Values of Common Materials cont Carbon purified Cast iron rough casting Cast iron polished Charcoal powdered Chromium polished Clay fired Concrete Copper polished annealed Copper commercial burnished Copper oxidized Copper oxidized to black Electrical tape black plastic Formica Frozen soil Glass frosted Gold polished lron hot rolled lron oxidized C 2 Appendices C Emissivity Values Table C 1 Emissivity Values of Common Materials cont Iron sheet galvanized burnished Iron sheet galvanized oxidized Iron shiny etched Iron wrought polished Lacquer Bakelite Lacquer black dull Lacquer black shiny Lacquer white Lampblack Lead gray Lead oxidized Lead red powdered Lead shiny Mercury pure Nickel on cast iron Nickel pure polished Paint silver finish Paint oil average Paper black shiny Paper black dull Paper white Platinum pure polished Porcelain glazed Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Table C 1 Emissivity Values of Common Materials cont Quartz Rubber Shellac black dull Shellac black shiny Steel galvanized Steel oxidized strongly Steel rolled freshly Steel rough surface Steel rusty red Steel sheet nickel plated Steel sheet rolled
16. To install SmartView software on your computer l 2 Start your computer and close any open applications Insert the CD ROM disk containing the SmartView software in the CD ROM drive After a moment the installation program should start automatically If the installation program does not start automatically use Windows explorer to locate the file named setup exe on the CD ROM disk Start the installation by double clicking the setup exe file Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Chapter 2 Camera Overview Introduction Your Camera is a compact lightweight system that offers a generous five inch display module you can position for optimal viewing You can also rotate the lens module to easily capture target images on ceilings hidden above high objects under low obstacles or in other hard to reach places In addition you can position the camera for comfortable desktop image analysis and can mount the system on a standard tripod to continuously monitor a single location Although your Camera is a sophisticated imaging system with many advanced functions it is easy to operate using buttons mouse controlled menu options or a combination of both The visible light camera module VLCM available on select Camera systems adds a 1 3 mega pixel visible light sensor that improves your ability to identify and analyze thermal anomalies and to provide visible
17. a Level 1 thermography class Level 1 Training Overview In a Level I class participants will Learn to think thermally Learn about basic heat transfer theory Discover how to successfully use an infrared detector camera Find out how to inspect electrical and mechanical equipment Learn how to analyze building and roof systems using an infrared sensor Successfully capture images as well as document findings and write reports Learn professional tips on marketing thermography to internal or external customers Setting Up Your Infrared Program An effective sustainable thermography program requires more than just an infrared camera It requires the right camera used by qualified professionals able to consistently provide high quality data Let Fluke Corporation assist you in developing a successful thermography program For more information on thermography training and or setting up your infrared program contact us at www fluke com E 1 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 E 2 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com Appendix F Camera Default Settings Table F 1 shows the default settings for the Ti45 and Ti40 models Table F 1 Default Settings Ti45 and Ti40 Models Ti45 Model Ti45 Model Ti40 Model Ti40 Model Setting with without IR with without IR Fusion Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion Camera Info Reference Only Battery Reference Only Cam
18. button again to return to scan target mode To cycle the center point and center box temperature readings on and off from either scan target mode or from an open image 1 Enable Center Point Center Box functions following the procedures to enable disable spot temperature markers under Using Display Screen Temperature Markers Assign the Center Point Center Box function to a programmable button see Chapter 2 Tap FD ED or CF3 gt as needed to cycle Center Point on then Center Point and Center Box on then Center Point and Center Box both off To hide or rename the Center Point Center Box and or Hot or Cold cursors from either scan target mode or from an open image 1 Use the MOUSE controller to position the MOUSE pointer over the desired marker tap Tap a pop up menu appears Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the desired option Hide or Rename e Ifyou select hide the marker is hidden from the display screen e Ifyou select rename the Edit Marker Name keyboard appears Enter a new marker name using the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the appropriate letter and or function then press Repeat as needed Tap the TRIGGER button to accept the setting change and return to scan image mode or to an open image From an open image tap the TRIGGER button again to return to scan target mode 4 10 Analyzing and Enhancing Images 4 Annotations Annotations Note This feature
19. camera module VLCM settings are saved and loaded just as other settings are To save current camera settings to the camera s internal memory or to a Compact Flash card 1 Tap Gens 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu 3 Tap 4 Position the pointer over the Save tab and tap 5 Position the pointer over either Compact Flash or Internal in the Save Settings To row and tap 6 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode To reload camera settings from the memory card or to load camera settings from a different card without powering off the camera 1 Tap Gene 6 6 Camera Setup Naming Image Files 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu 3 Tap amp 4 Position the pointer over the Save tab and tap 5 Position the pointer over Compact Flash in the Load Settings From row and tap 6 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode To restore factory settings 1 Tap Gens 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu Tap Position the pointer over the Save tab and tap Position the pointer over Restore Factory Settings and tap Do o Mom p Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode Naming Image Files When you save a
20. display screen to reveal the spot temperatures at any place on the image Note To add advanced markers see Chapter 7 User Defined Temperature Markers Movable points and boxes and automatic hot and cold point detection functions are available on Ti45 and Ti55 models only The pointer may change orientation as it approaches the edge of the display screen Unchecking the mouse temperature removes the pointer temperature digits only the pointer itself still appears on the display screen To enable disable spot temperature marker functions from either scan target mode or from an open image 1 Tap Gens 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the popup menu and tap 3 Position the pointer over the Display tab and tap 4 9 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual 4 Position pointer over one of the temperatures you want to appear in the image Center Point Center Box Hot Cursor Cold Cursor and tap A check mark indicates the function is enabled Repeat Step 4 as needed to choose additional temperature reading options and or to uncheck options you do not want to appear on the image In scan target mode you can also select Onscreen Logo A check mark indicates the Fluke logo will appear on the display screen in scan target mode Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode or to the open image From an open image tap the TRIGGER
21. each palette To change enable or disable the saturation colors function 1 Tap Qend 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the popup menu and tap lt 9 3 Position the pointer over the Palette tab and tap 4 Position the pointer over the Saturation Colors down arrow then tap 5 Use the MOUSE controller to scroll to the setting you want Off Standard White Black Red Blue and tap 6 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode 4 7 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Creating an Isotherm Temperature Band Note This feature is available only on Ti45 and Ti55 cameras without IR Fusion You can add an isotherm temperature band to an image to highlight areas of equal temperature The image pixels that fall within the isotherm span you set appear in a color different from the palette colors You can specify the span using either the maximum and minimum temperatures or the center point temperature and span width To create an isotherm temperature band 1 Tap Gen 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the pop up menu 3 Tap Gee 4 Position the pointer over the Iso tab and tap 5 Position the pointer over the Enable Isotherm box and tap A check mark indicates the feature is enabled 6 Position the pointer over either the Max Min or Center Width left right and tap gt repeatedly as
22. gently cleaned as needed You should always take great care whenever you touch the lens or display screen The lens elements are made from Germanium crystal and easily can shatter or be scratched and chipped and the liquid crystal display LCD screen is sensitive to excess pressure To protect your Camera replace the lens cap and store the camera in the case when you are not using the camera ACaution To avoid damaging your camera use compressed air to remove large particles and dust prior to using a cloth To clean the IR lens and the VLCM lenses and windows e Lightly rub the lens with a soft cotton cloth slightly moistened not dripping with a non abrasive solution marked for lens cleaning or a mild diluted dish soap solution never use solvents To clean the display screen e Lightly rub the display screen with a clean computer monitor cleaning cloth To clean the camera body e Lightly rub the camera body with a clean slightly damp cloth Dampen the cloth in a solution of water and a small amount of mild soap if needed 8 1 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Using Other Lenses Your Camera comes standard with an f 0 8 20 mm focal length lens which is appropriate for most applications The lens is made of Germanium crystal and is antireflection coated for high transmission in the 8 to 14 micron wavelength band Two additional lenses are available a wide angle f 0 8 10 5 mm focal length lens to capture larger t
23. image However you may not want to save the visible light image along with every infrared image you capture a visible light image captured with the infrared image takes up much more space on the CompactFlash memory card You can enable or disable the record control image function as needed With this function enabled both the visible light and the infrared images are captured You can view the images using the Full IR or Full Visible settings or blended in between With the record control image function disabled only the infrared image is saved Note The setting to either record or not record control images is governed by the setting to enable or disable the visible light camera module VLCM The VLCM must be enabled to capture a visible light control image see Enabling Disabling Visible Light Camera Module earlier in this Chapter To enable the record control image function 1 Tap Gene 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap 3 Position the pointer over the VLCM tab and tap 5 You may need to position the pointer over the right or left arrow and tap E to scroll to the VLCM tab 4 Position the pointer over the Enable Visible Light Camera box tap to add or remove a check mark A check mark indicates the function is enabled 5 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode 5 6 Visible Light Camera Module VLCM Using
24. in the infrared color that corresponds to that temperature based on the color palette settings You can choose to highlight temperatures either inside or outside of the range specified You can also choose to highlight only temperatures above or below a threshold setting 5 7 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Color alarm thresholds and range limits can be adjusted using the display screen menu Note Color alarms work in both full screen and picture in picture view With the onscreen alarm disabled the entire infrared image is blended with the visible light image according to the IR Fusion blend setting and palette selection The IR Fusion blend setting should include some IR i e not full VL so that the color alarm is visible on the display screen provided objects in the scene meet the color alarm criteria The color alarm function replaces the isotherm function on models with the visible light camera module Using Menu to Adjust Color Alarm Ranges To enable disable onscreen alarm 1 Tap Gens 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the popup menu and tap 3 Position the pointer over the Color Alarms tab and tap You may need to position the pointer over the right or left arrow and tap to scroll to the Color Alarms tab 4 Position the pointer over the Enable Onscreen Alarm box tap to add or remove a check mark A check mark indicates the function is enabled 5 T
25. in this view In the picture in picture view the fused or blended infrared visible light image appears in a rectangle in the center quarter of the display screen The visible light image appears in the rest of the display screen The centerpoint centerbox and hot and cold points are available in the picture in picture view User defined point and box markers are fully editable in this view Temperature readings are available only within the infrared image area The visible light image field of view is larger than the infrared field of view thus 5 3 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual enabling the infrared picture to fit inside the visible light picture picture in picture To choose full screen or picture in picture view 1 Tap Qend 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap E 3 Position the pointer over either the Full Screen or Picture in Picture radio button as desired 4 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode Or assign the Picture in Picture function to a programmable button see Chapter 2 Then to cycle between full screen and picture in picture views tap ED FD or F as needed Adjusting Brightness and Color Controls Use the brightness and color controls to adjust the visible light image according to your personal preference To enable high brightness and or vivid color 1 Tap Cend 2 Us
26. is available on Ti45 and Ti55 models only Adding Annotations to Saved Images Your Camera enables you to add notes or annotations to your infrared images An annotations file named notations txt is located in the camera memory If you store an annotations file on the memory card your camera recognizes the annotations file on the memory card first The notations txt file contains a predefined list of available annotations and annotation categories An annotation is a textual description that can be attached to an image You can use annotations to store extra information with an image such as where the image was captured what equipment is represented in the image and who captured the image All annotations must be a member of an annotation category An annotation category is a grouping of similar annotations For example the annotation category Equipment may contain the annotation items Fuse Breaker and Disconnect When you insert the memory card into your Camera the annotation file tells it what annotations can be applied to an image captured with the camera You can add the categories and annotations to saved images To add an annotation to a saved image 1 Tap Gens 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Browse Images on the popup menu 3 Tap to select and open image thumbnails 4 Position the pointer over the right or left arrow key to scroll to the page containing t
27. light control images for your reports 2 1 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Camera Parts Camera features and controls are shown in Figures 2 1 2 2 and 2 3 and described in Table 2 1 eii009 eps Figure 2 1 Camera Back View 2 2 Camera Overview Camera Parts eii010 eps Figure 2 2 Camera Front and Top View IA eii011 eps Figure 2 3 Camera Bottom View 2 3 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual 2 4 Table 2 1 Camera Parts Descriptions Mouse controller Used to control the pointer position in images and text menus ED button Performs mouse click or enter function for the pointer Q button Used to access display screen menus Note Tap C once and a popup menu appears D Programmable function button Can be programmed to perform different menu functions see Programming Function Buttons later in this Chapter D Programmable function button Can be programmed to perform different menu functions see Programming Function Buttons later in this Chapter Programmable function button Can be programmed to perform different menu functions see Programming Function Buttons later in this Chapter O button Used to power camera on and off and to place the camera in a low power standby mode to conserve battery power Solid green
28. measurements are available A AWarning e Your camera contains a Class 2 laser pointer See diagram in Appendix B for laser aperture location e To avoid eye damage do not point laser directly at eye or indirectly off reflective surfaces e Use of controls or adjustments or performance or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure e Do not use camera in a manner not specified in this manual or the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired 1 3 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Note This camera contains a lithium battery Do not mix with the solid waste stream Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling information Standard Accessories If any of the standard accessories shown in Figure 1 1 and described in Table 1 1 are missing or damaged contact a Fluke customer service representative 1 4 Introduction 1 Standard Accessories Figure 1 1 Standard Accessories Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Table 1 1 Standard Accessories Description Portable Infrared Camera with Lens Cap Camera Carrying Case LCD Cleaning Cloth AC adapters 2 Auxiliary AC Power Supply Ti45 and Ti55 only AC Patch Cord Neck Strap Video Cable AC Power Supply Battery Charger Compact Flash Memory Card with PCMCIA Adapter Two Recharge
29. needed to increase decrease the isotherm span settings 7 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode Note The isotherm s temperature limits are indicated next to the color palette on the display screen To adjust these isotherm temperature limits 1 Position the pointer on over the isotherm temperature limit you want to change then tap 19 to highlight the value 2 Use the MOUSE controller up down action to change the value 3 When you reach the desired temperature tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode 4 8 Analyzing and Enhancing Images 4 Using Display Screen Temperature Markers Using Display Screen Temperature Markers You can annotate images with various types of markers to help you interpret or analyze images For example you can highlight particular areas of interest in an image or highlight critical objects whose minimum maximum or average temperatures must be in a particular range Use the following basic marker options e Four standard spot temperatures hot cold and center points each marked with a crosshair and the mouse pointer location marked by the tip of the pointer e Maximum minimum and average temperatures for the center box You can enable these markers to appear on the display screen in scan target mode and or on a saved image you open With the mouse pointer marker enabled you can move the pointer around the
30. time interval between images Use the Auto Captue function to scan multiple target areas and quickly save the images Note Actual number of saved images depends on the capacity of your memory card You can set the Auto Capture sequence to be either manually or temperature triggered When manually triggered the camera begins capturing images immediately after you activate the function Or you can choose a single camera temperature measurement point such as the hot and cold cursors center point mouse point and up to three user defined points or the minimum maximum or average temperatures of any of the area markers center box plus up to three user defined areas to trigger the image capturing sequence Note When using the Auto Capture function with the visible light camera module VLCM the rate at which images are captured is slowed considerably if you include visible light images Turning off the VLCM will keep the rate of images captured at approximately one image per l to 2 seconds for 160 x 120 cameras and one image per 2 to 3 seconds for 320 x 240 cameras When the VLCM is enabled the rate of images captured is approximately seven seconds To manually trigger the Auto Capture function 1 Tap Gen 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the popup menu and tap 3 Position the pointer over the PIC tab and tap 4 Position the pointer over the right or left arrows next to Max
31. you want 12 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode 5 9 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Using Palette Bar to Adjust Color Alarm Ranges If you have enabled color alarms the color alarm temperature limits are indicated next to the color palette on the display screen To adjust the color alarm temperature limits from the color palette 1 Position the pointer over the color alarm temperature limit you want to change then tap to highlight the value 2 Use the MOUSE controller up down action to change the value 3 When you reach the desired temperature tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode Chapter 6 Camera Setup Adjusting Display Screen Brightness You can adjust the display screen brightness for better viewing options in various lighting conditions Note For maximum battery life use the dimmest setting possible that still enables you to clearly see the display screen images To adjust the display screen brightness and high brightness timeout time 1 2 Tap Wes Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap Position the pointer over the Power tab and tap Position the pointer over the Display Brightness down arrow and select Then position the pointer over the desired brightness level from the pull down menu and select If you select bright you can also
32. 4 4 Tap the TRIGGER button to close the open image and return to scan target mode 5 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode Delete Saved Image To delete images saved on the memory card one at a time 1 Make sure memory card is inserted see Chapter 2 then tap 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Browse Images on the popup menu and tap 3 Position the pointer over the thumbnail view of the image you want to delete the image is highlighted Tap 4 Position the pointer over the Delete button at the bottom of the display screen tap A new dialog box appears select Yes to delete the image No to keep the image or Cancel to cancel the operation and return to the thumbnail screen If the image you want to delete is not on the first page position the pointer over the right left arrows at the bottom of the display screen and tap as many times as needed to scroll to the page you want then follow Steps 3 5 Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 3 2 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com 5 Basic Operation Electronic Zoom Tap the TRIGGER button to close the thumbnail screen and return to scan target mode To delete all images saved on the memory card at the same time l 2 Oy ee Ue Tap ews Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu Tap E9 Posi
33. FAT or FAT16 file format Stands for File Allocation Tables Most computer operating systems store computer files by dividing the file into smaller pieces and storing those pieces in separate clusters of a hard disk floppy disk or Compact Flash memory card The FAT file system allows an operating system to keep track of the location and sequence of each piece of a file and also allows the operating system to identify which clusters are unassigned and available for new files When a computer user wants to read a file the FAT file system also reassembles each piece of the file into one unit for viewing A 1 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Infrared Spectrum The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum immediately adjacent to visible light approximately from 0 7um to microwave Infrared Camera Electronics lens and detector combinations that give the user an image that can be viewed or recorded of energy in the infrared spectrum Infrared Thermal The portion of the infrared spectrum from which the majority of heat energy is recorded This portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is defined as 3m to microwave However the majority of infrared imaging occurs between 3um and 14um Isotherm In general scientific terminology an isotherm is set of lines on a thermogram that marks points that are of the same temperature Your Camera modifies this definition somewhat to mean an image that highlights the set of all pixels that lie wit
34. R Fusion Warranty Two years and begins on date of shipment Standard Equipment IR Camera with 20 mm f 0 8 lens Compact Flash Card USB Card Reader SmartView Software Shoulder Strap 2 Rechargeable Batteries Premium Carrying Case Battery Charger User Manual Video Cable PCMCIA Adapter AC Adapter Optional Equipment Power Cable for 12 V from car to charger Heads Up Display Extra Batteries Sun Shield 54 mm Tele photo Lens 9 H x 6 V 10 5 mm Lens 42 H x 32 V D 5 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Table D 1 Camera Specifications Ti45 and Ti40 Models cont Ti45 Model Ti45 Model Ti40 Model Ti40 Model Model Name with without with without IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion Extended temperature range AC Adapter 500 C to 1200 C 932 F to 2192 F with 20mm lens Visible Light Camera Focus 50 cm to infinity Distance Integrated Manual or default for high quality visible light images Flash Torch Light For enhanced video imaging in dark areas Mode IR Fusion e Full screen IR image e Full screen IR image Modes blended with visible e Picture in picture image with 100 IR e Picture in picture blended with visible image e Alarm mode D 6 Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table D 2 lists the technical specifications for the Ti55 and Ti50 models Table D 2 Camera Specifications Ti55 and Ti50 Models Ti50 Ti50 Model Model with
35. Test Equipment 99 Washington Street Depot Melrose MA 02176 Fax 781 665 0780 FLUKE 1 800 517 8431 TestEquipmentDepot com Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 IR FlexCam Thermal Imager Users Manual May 2006 2006 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved All product names are trademarks of their respective companies Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com Chapter 1 Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Contacting Fluke Safety Information vs sisccccieeseisssesseusaessetesets ancsavedeassenssdessaesiaresiceseresiases Standard Accessories Charge arid Insert Battery icc ccsctecsctessesnssscceesnseeupesssousuers sousseasevedansnse Power Camera Oni s sc tsscsscsssvesscpssvenicsd sons cssssvesees ERARA Insert Memory Card Set Temperature Level and Span cccecseesceseeseeeseeeeceeeneeeseeeeeeaeenes Set IR Fusion Blend Level Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 with Fusion Captiitin gain Tm a G6 yi esiri sca isvasicsasecteescavcdacs NEEE EKES SmartView Software for Your PC 00 cececeeeeesesseteceseeeceereesneeseeneees Camera Overview cc csccssetsscesseesseesseessesenessnesseesneesnenenenenes TMtrOGUCTION is8ssscctesissovdeces eiea uodnesa scutes bcd fos sesnensesadbednecs inair iaar Se Camera Parts oireina ra EEEE AE O caesnesacat ives E Camera Display Screen Programming Function Buttons sessseessesese
36. The word Paused appears in the upper left corner of the display and the live target area image is paused enabling you to analyze the image and determine if it is acceptable enough to save If not quickly tap the TRIGGER button again to return to scan target mode If image is acceptable you can save it for future reference To save an image for future reference make sure CompactFlash memory card is inserted see Chapter 2 and follow the procedures under Scan Target When an area of interest is visible on the display screen press and hold the TRIGGER button until the hour glass is displayed approximately 2 3 seconds The image is now saved and stored on the CompactFlash memory card See Naming Image Files in Chapter 6 The image name is displayed in the upper left corner of the display screen 3 1 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Tap the TRIGGER button to return to scan target mode View Saved Image To view images saved on the memory card 1 Make sure memory card is inserted see Chapter 2 then tap 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Browse Images on the popup menu and tap 3 Position the pointer over the thumbnail view of the image you want to open and double click to open If the image you want is not on the first page position the pointer over the right left arrows at the bottom of the display screen and tap as many times as needed to scroll to the page you want then follow Steps 3
37. able Batteries Compact Flash Memory Card Reader with USB Adapter Getting Started Guide SmartView Software CD with complete users manuals Compact Flash Software CD Charge and Insert Battery Charge the batteries for 3 hours before use Use only the rechargeable batteries supplied A battery is fully charged when the green LED light on the charger remains solid Insert the charged battery into the slot on the bottom of the camera as shown in Figure 1 2 Note You may use the auxiliary AC power supply to connect the camera to a working AC outlet until at least one of the batteries is charged 1 6 Introduction 1 Power Camera On eii002 eps Figure 1 2 Inserting the Battery Power Camera On With a charged battery inserted or AC power supply connected press as shown in Figure 1 3 lights up green and the start up screen appears after approximately 10 seconds Note After powering on your camera the camera requires a boot up and warm up period of approximately 30 seconds in order to maintain a crisp clear real time image Three minutes after powering on the camera the temperature measurement accuracy will be within the specification requirements 1 7 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual On Off ANAN eii003 eps Figure 1 3 Turning the Power On and Off Insert Memory Card 1 Pull cover up and rotate as shown in Figure 1 4 2 Insert the Compact Flash memory card i
38. alette temperatures Thermography The use of infrared thermography whereby temperatures of a wide variety of targets can be measured remotely and without contact This is accomplished by measuring the infrared energy radiating from the surface of the target and converting this measurement to an equivalent surface temperature Thermogram An infrared image A 3 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Appendix B Troubleshooting For troubleshooting help see the tips in Table B 1 Table B 1 Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Possible Reason Possible Solution Camera will not The battery is not Insert a charged battery power on inserted The battery is not Charge the battery See Chapter 8 charged An improper Use SanDisk brand Compact Flash Compact Flash memory card with a 2003 or newer memory card is copyright date inserted A Caution To avoid problems saving images do not use other memory card brands B 1 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Table B 1 Troubleshooting Tips cont Symptom Possible Reason Camera will not power on The Compact Flash memory card is corrupt Possible Solution Reformat the memory card Insert the Compact Flash card into a memory card reader installed on your computer Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to view the memory card drive location Right click on the drive and select the FAT or FAT16 file format A Caution o p
39. amera Settings on the popup menu 3 Tap 4 Position the pointer over the Files tab and tap 5 Position the pointer over Reset and tap to reset the sequence numbers back to 0000 6 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode 6 8 Camera Setup Selecting Video Output Options Selecting Video Output Options Using the video port and video cable you can display the live paused or saved images on a TV video projector or video monitor You can also record images on a video recorder Video output can be set to NTSC PAL or disabled Note Disable the video output function when not in use to save battery power To select NTSC or PAL signal and enable disable video output 1 Plug the video cable the end with the cylindrical noise suppressor into the camera video port plug the other end of the cable into the TV projector monitor or video recorder 2 Tap C on the camera 3 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu 4 Tap Cech 5 Position the pointer over the Locale tab and tap 6 Position the pointer over either the PAL or NTSC video signal radio button and select The black circle indicates setting is enabled 7 Position the pointer over the Power tab and select 8 Position the pointer over the Video Output Enabled button and select A check mark indicates function is enabled When not in use disable this functio
40. ap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode To set color alarms for temperatures either inside or outside of the specified temperature range 6 Follow steps 1 4 7 Position the pointer over the Temperatures Are Inside Specified Range checkbox tap A check mark indicates that temperatures within the range will be used 8 Ifyou have selected Alarm Outside Range position the pointer over the Max or Min box as desired tap to add or remove a check mark A check mark indicates the function is enabled 5 8 Visible Light Camera Module VLCM Using Color Alarms If you selected Temperatures are Inside Specified Range you cannot change the Max or Min check boxes 9 Continue to Step 10 to set the alarm temperature range or go to Step 12 if finished To set color alarm temperature range maximum and minimum temperatures 10 Follow steps 1 4 11 You can increase or decrease values rapidly to get near the value you want e Position the pointer over either the Max or Min temperature value tap Ex the box becomes highlighted Use the MOUSE controller up down action to quickly adjust the value in large increments Tap lt lt again to enter the selected value e Increase or decrease values slowly one digit at a time to hit the exact value you want position the MOUSE pointer over the value s corresponding right left arrows then tap as needed until you reach value
41. argets at short distances and a narrow angle f 1 0 54 mm focal length lens to capture small targets at long distances When you change lenses you must change the lens selection setting accordingly as described in Chapter 6 For more information on ordering additional lenses or other accessories visit www fluke com Viewing Camera and Battery Information The Info tab within the Camera Info window contains the camera serial number software versions lens descriptions of each lens used if more than one calibration range number of image files on the memory card and the used and free space on the memory card To view the Info tab information 1 Tap Gens 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Info on the popup menu and tap 3 Position the pointer over the Info tab and tap 4 Position the pointer over the up down arrows to scroll and see additional details 5 Tap the TRIGGER button to return to scan target mode 8 2 Camera Care 8 Charging the Batteries The Battery tab within the Camera Info window shows the power source remaining battery charge level and battery manufacturer serial number and number of discharge cycles To view the Battery tab information 1 Tap Gen 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Info on the popup menu and tap E9 3 Position the pointer over the Battery tab and tap 4 Tap the TRIGGER button to return to scan target mo
42. atures in the center box not those in the rest of the image To set the level and span to an arbitrary fixed temperature span l With the color palette showing on the display screen highlight any one of the three palette temperature values minimum maximum center point If you highlight the minimum or maximum temperature use the up down mouse action to change palette range span The center point level temperature also changes accordingly If you highlight the center point level temperature use the up down mouse action to move the center point temperature accordingly while keeping the range span constant Use the left right mouse action to change the palette range span leaving the center point level unchanged Tap the TRIGGER button to select to accept setting change and return to scan target mode 4 5 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual You can also the level and span by using the menu system To set the level and span using the menu system 1 Tap Gens 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the popup menu and tap 3 Position the pointer over the Palette tab and tap 4 Position the pointer over the Adjustment Interval down arrow and tap ED 5 Use the MOUSE controller to scroll to Manual and tap 6 Position the pointer over either e The Palette Range maximum temperature right left arrows repeat to change minimum temperature or e T
43. ays on even if the Auto Hide Task Bar function is enabled To hide the task bar while the Auto Hide function is enabled use the MOUSE controller to move the pointer off of the bottom row of the camera display screen Hiding Display Screen Color Palette For more image viewing area you can hide the display screen color palette To hide the color palette 1 Tap Gens 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the popup menu 3 Tap 6 2 Camera Setup Setting Temperature Units 4 Position the pointer over the Display tab and tap 19 5 Position the pointer over the Temperature Scale box and tap A check mark indicates function is enabled 6 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode Setting Temperature Units To set or change temperature units to Celsius Fahrenheit or Kelvin 1 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the temperature unit mark F K C on the task bar and tap 2 Repeat until the desired unit is selected Setting Temperature Calibration Range You can change the temperature calibration range as needed the narrower the range the better the image quality which enables you to see smaller temperature variances The wider the range the lower the image quality however you are able to see a greater range of temperature variances To set the temperature calibration range Note Calibration range ca
44. cified Range Calibration Calibration range range maximum maximum Calibration range minimum Calibration range minimum Annotate Disabled Images Reference Only Programmable Buttons Centerpoint box Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual A analysis area 2 10 analysis point cara annotations 2 11 4 L1_ add new annotation item adding to saved images EON PETA auto annotation function 4 13 irae change or add new category smartview annotations lists 4 14 area markers See user defined display screen temperature markers auxiliary power port See camera overview B background temperature 221 fixed image function serine batteries camera and battery info 8 2 charging conserving power 8 5 recalibrating 8 4 brightness 12 11 16 1 brightness and color controls 5 4 browse image arrows browse images 2st browse thumbnails 2 1L 5 7 Index C calibration range See temperature calibration range camera and battery information view battery info view camera info camera overview camera pansa parts descriptions camera settings restore factory settin s 6 7 save and reload capture image and saving images capture series of images See programmable image capture center box temperatures centerpoint temperature centerpoint centerbox charging batteries cleaning camera body display screen lenses cold cursor tem eratu
45. crements Battery Type Li lon Smart Battery rechargeable field replaceable Battery Operating Time 3 hours continuous operation D 3 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Table D 1 Camera Specifications Ti45 and Ti40 Models cont Ti45 Model Ti45 Model Ti40 Model Ti40 Model Model Name with without with without IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion Battery 2 bay intelligent charger powered via AC outlet or optional Charging 12 V from car AC Operation AC adapter 110 220 V ac Option 50 60 Hz Power Saving Automatic shutdown and standby modes user specified Interfaces Video Output RS170 EIA NTSC or CCIR PAL composite video Physical Characteristics IR Fusion Model 4 4 lbs including battery 71 mm x 262 mm x 196 mm 2 8 in x 10 5 in x 7 7 in Tripod in 20 UNC Mounting Environmental Operating 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F Temp Storage 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Temp Humidity Operating and storage 10 to 95 non condensing Shock 25G IEC 68 2 29 3G IEC 68 2 6 Vibration Encapsula IP54 IEC 60529 tion Transit Drop MIL STD 810F Method 516 5 Procedure IV Agency CE Approved EN61326 Standard Approvals D 4 Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table D 1 Camera Specifications Ti45 and Ti40 Models cont Model Name Ti45 Model Ti45 Model Ti40 Model Ti40 Model with without with without IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion I
46. cture Used to quickly switch between full screen view and picture in picture view IR Fusion models only Recalibrate Used to manually trigger an internal calibration adjustment To program buttons FD D and or F3 1 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the function icon on the display screen task bar EFD ED CF3 gt you wish to program 2 Tap gt A popup menu with list of programmable tasks appears 3 Position the pointer over the desired task and select 4 Repeat Steps 1 3 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Using Display Screen Menus Your camera is user friendly and easy to operate and mirrors the way you use a personal computer in that it has a mouse controller and select button you use to select task bar items on the camera display screen and access and navigate through on screen menus In many cases you can perform the same task either of two ways by clicking on a display screen task bar item and or opening a display screen menu to reveal additional options To select task bar items 1 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the task bar item you wish to choose 2 Tap to select the desired item 3 Follow the steps indicated in the section of this manual that corresponds to the selected task bar item To use the display screen menu options 1 Tap Ges The first level popup menu appears e Camera Info e Camera Settings e Browse Images e Image Settings e Ann
47. de Charging the Batteries Your Camera comes with a battery charger that works with 100 to 240 V AC input voltage and 50 or 60 Hz input frequency The charger has a recalibration feature to maintain correct capacity monitoring When using battery power a battery symbol appears in the far right side of the camera display screen task bar The remaining charge capacity is indicated as shown in Table 8 1 Table 8 1 Remaining Battery Charge Indicators 5 to 100 Less than 25 Flashing Solid Red Approximately 5 minutes until camera powers off Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the battery icon Press to obtain an estimate of the remaining battery charge and camera runtime 8 3 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual To charge camera batteries Note Charge at least one battery for 3 hours before use Two batteries charge sequentially The second battery remains in standby mode until the first battery is charged 1 Connect battery charger AC power supply to a power outlet An outlet adapter may be necessary outside of the United States 2 Connect the power supply to the dual bay battery charger 3 Insert one battery into one of the battery charger bays insert the second battery if available into the second charger bay The LED indicator in front of each bay indicates the charging status as shown in Table 8 2 Table 8 2 Battery Charging Status LED Indicator Charging Status No battery detec
48. des user specified Interfaces Video Output RS170 EIA NTSC or CCIR PAL composite video Physical Characteristics IR Fusion Model 4 4 lbs including battery D 9 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Table D 2 Camera Specifications Ti50 and Ti55 Models cont Ti50 Ti50 Model Model with without IR Fusion IR Fusion Ti55 Model Ti55 Model Model Name with without IR Fusion IR Fusion 71mm x 262mm x 196mm 2 8 in x 10 5 in x 7 7 in Tripod 1 4 in 20 UNC Mounting Environmental Operating 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F Temp Storage 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Temp Humidity Operating and storage 10 to 95 non condensing Shock 25G IEC 68 2 29 3G IEC 68 2 6 Vibration Encapsula IP54 IEC 60529 tion Transit Drop MIL STD 810F Method 516 5 Procedure IV Agency CE Approved EN61326 Standard Approvals Warranty Two years and begins on date of shipment Standard Equipment IR Camera with 20 mm 0 8 lens Compact Flash Card USB Card Reader SmartView Software Shoulder Strap 2 Rechargeable Batteries Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table D 2 Camera Specifications Ti50 and Ti55 Models cont Model Name Pixels Active Pixels Field of View 56 H x 46 V Sensitivity Focus Distance Exposure Ti50 Ti50 Model Model with without IR Fusion IR Fusion Ti55 Model Ti55 Model with without IR Fusion IR Fusion Pre
49. e MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the crosshair icon in the Marker toolbar 2 Tap amp 3 Use the MOUSE controller to position the mouse crosshair over the image spot desired 4 Tap to place a spot temperature marker The marker name followed by the temperature of that spot appears on the display screen 5 Repeat Steps 3 4 to add up to two additional spot temperature markers Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 7 4 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com Advanced Operation 7 Using User Defined Display Screen Temperature Markers Select the rectangle icon from the Marker toolbar to add area markers see the next set of procedures or tap the programmable button to close the Marker toolbar and return either to scan target mode or to the open image From an open image tap the TRIGGER button again to return to scan target mode To add area markers to the display screen from either scan target mode or from an open image 1 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the rectangle icon in the Marker toolbar Tap E9 Use the MOUSE controller to move the pointer to the image area desired Tap to place the starting point then use the MOUSE controller up down left right action to drag the rectangle marker over the desired area Continue moving the MOUSE controller as needed to create the desired rectangle size and shape Tap to complete the area marker th
50. e marker name followed by the minimum average and maximum temperatures of that area appear on the display screen Repeat Steps 3 5 to add up to two additional area markers Select the crosshair icon from the Marker toolbar to add spot temperature markers see the procedures earlier in this Chapter or tap the programmable button to close the Marker toolbar and return either to scan target mode or to the open image From an open image tap the TRIGGER button again to return to scan target mode To change the emissivity or background temperature value of spot temperature and or area markers from either scan target mode or from an open image 1 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over either the crosshair or rectangle icon in the Marker toolbar tap Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the up down arrows in the Marker toolbar tap as necessary to scroll to the desired spot temperature or area marker name Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the emissivity value left box next to the up down arrows or the background temperature value right box next to the X close window button tap 7 5 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual 4 Use the MOUSE controller to adjust the value up or down as desired tap ED Repeat Steps 1 4 as needed Tap the programmable button to close the Marker toolbar and return either to scan target mode or to the open image From an open image tap t
51. e the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap E 3 Position the pointer over the VLCM tab and tap You may need to position the pointer over the right or left arrow and tap E to scroll to the VLCM tab 4 Position the pointer over the High Brightness box tap to add or remove a check mark A check mark indicates the function is enabled 5 Position the pointer over the Vivid Color box tap to add or remove a check mark A check mark indicates the function is enabled 6 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 5 4 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com Visible Light Camera Module VLCM Using Torch Control Using Torch Control When working in darker areas you can enable the torch function to provide better lighting If the flash is not enabled but the torch function is the torch remains on during image capture The torch operates at approximately 50 power continuously the flash operates at full power the instant the image is captured Note The torch can be enabled at the same time the flash is enabled If both functions are enabled the torch operates continuously while the flash comes on during the image capture The torch enabled function times out after 60 seconds Limit torch use to save battery power Assign the Torch function to a programmable butt
52. emperature calibration range See Setting Temperature Calibration Range in Chapter 6 If you are unable to solve the problem using the possible solutions in the Troubleshooting table Reboot the camera by pressing C gt to power off the camera then pressing again to power on the camera If this still does not correct the issue Contact Fluke as described in Chapter 1 B 3 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Before You Contact Us To better assist you and to minimize your call time please have the following information ready to share with a customer service representative before contacting Fluke Corporation OCA Version DSP Version and MSP Version You will find this information in the Camera Info menu Info tab see Chapter 8 Serial Number and Part Number twist lens module then see label on the side of the camera body as shown in Figure B 1 eii015 eps Figure B 1 Serial Part Number and Laser Certification Location Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 B 4 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com Appendix C Emissivity Values Use the emissivity values shown in Table C 1 as a guide to properly setting the emissivity value on your Camera Table C 1 Emissivity Values of Common Materials Aluminum polished Aluminum rough surface Aluminum strongly 0 0 25 oxidized Brass dull tamished 0 Jo Brick refractory rough lt 4 C 1 Ti40
53. era Settings Time Current Calendar 20 mm F 8 initial from factory subsequent settings are last user setting even on reset to factory defaults Calibration 4 F to 212 F initial from factory subsequent settings are Range last user setting even on reset to factory defaults Display Normal Brightness F 1 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Table F 1 Default Settings Ti45 and Ti40 Models cont Ti45 Model Ti45 Model Ti40 Model Ti40 Model Setting with without IR with without IR Fusion Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion High 30 seconds Brightness Timeout Standby Time Out Standby 10 min to Off Time Video Off Output Files File Prefix File Sequence Auto Start Disabled n a Notation Wizard Locale Temp Units Language English Video NTSC Signal F 2 Appendices Camera Default Settings Table F 1 Default Settings Ti45 and Ti40 Models cont Ti45 Model Ti45 Model Ti40 Model Ti40 Model Setting with without IR with without IR Fusion Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion Decimal Period Symbol MM dd yy Time HH mm ss Mouse Fast Sensitivity Fast Value Disabled Changes Reference Only Reference Only Enable Enabled Enabled VLCM IR Fusion 100 IR 100 IR Level Full n a n a Screen PIP Flash Disabled n a Disabled n a Enabled High Enabled Enabled Brightness Vivid Color Enabled a Enabled F 3 Ti40 Ti45
54. eseceeceseceseeseeeseeenes F 1 7AMUaAwPe Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Appendix A Glossary Background Temperature The temperature of the surroundings as seen by the target object In practical terms this is often considered to be the ambient or room temperature When outdoors this can be a very difficult value to estimate due to the effects of very hot the sun and cold clear sky objects By paying careful attention to the location of and direction from which an object is photographed the effects of very hot and cold objects in the background can often be minimized Blackbody A blackbody is a theoretically ideal radiator and absorber of energy at all electromagnetic wavelengths i e a completely non reflective object The term comes from the fact that a cold blackbody appears visually black Color Palette Color representation of the temperatures temperature scale in a displayed image Electro Static Discharge ESD event A single event rapid transfer of electrostatic charge between two objects usually resulting when two objects at different potentials come into direct contact with each other ESD can also occur when a high electrostatic field develops between two objects in close proximity Emissivity The ratio of the actual emitted radiance to that of an ideal blackbody at the same temperature In practical terms this means that objects with lower emissivity will be more affected by background radiation
55. green when power on no light when power off To change the standby timeout time 1 Tap Gene 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu Tap Position the pointer over the Power tab and tap Position the pointer over the Standby Timeout down arrow and press Position the pointer over the time you want and press Sy oe p Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode 8 5 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual To change the standby to off timeout time 1 Tap Qn 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu 3 Tap 4 Position the pointer over the Power tab and tap 5 Position the pointer over the Standby To Off Timeout down arrow and press lt 6 Position the pointer over the time you want and press 7 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode 8 6 Appendices Appendix Title Page Glossa 28 cos eek Nets seen IR A RS A 1 Troubleshooting s i 2 cccecce gececcsscccsscetee tet eeccdacteeietieseceeceedacvugecteees B 1 Emissivity Values cccccccesscesecesecesecesecseecseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeereeeens C 1 Camera Specifications and Dimensions ccccesceeseeeteeseeeees D 1 Resources and References cecccsseesseeseeseeeseeeseeeeeeereeseeeeensees E 1 Camera Default Settings cccccceesseesseesceeec
56. hange the date 1 6 4 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the date field on the task bar Tap E Position the pointer over the Date down arrow and select A monthly calendar appears e To change the month and day e Position the pointer over the left right arrows and tap as needed to scroll one month at time until you reach the month you want e Position pointer over the desired day and tap e To change the year 4 Camera Setup Setting Date and Time e Position the pointer over the year and tap e Position the pointer over the up down arrows and tap as needed to scroll one year at a time until you reach the year you want Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode To change the time 1 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the time field on the task bar Tap E9 Position pointer over the Time field you are changing hour minute or second if available and tap 5 Position the pointer over the up or down arrow next to the time field and tap repeatedly to scroll to the desired time Repeat Steps 3 4 to change other fields Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode To change the date format 1 aN SANs og a Abe Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the date field on the task bar Tap D Position the pointer over the Locale tab and tap Positio
57. he TRIGGER button again to return to scan target mode To remove rename or annotate spot temperature and or area markers from either scan target mode or from a open image 1 7 6 Use the MOUSE controller to position the MOUSE crosshair pointer over either the crosshair or the rectangle icon tap Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over either the spot marker point or area marker point you want to remove The MOUSE crosshair can be positioned anywhere on or near the spot marker for area markers the MOUSE pointer tip must be touching the area marker Tap a pop up menu appears Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the desired option Remove Rename or Annotate e Ifyou select remove the marker is removed from the display screen e If you select rename the Edit Marker Name keyboard appears e Enter a new marker name using the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the appropriate letter and or function then pressing Repeat as needed Advanced Operation 7 Using Internal Recalibration e If you select Annotate the Annotations editor appears e Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the desired annotations see Chapter 4 and press 4 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept the setting change and return to scan image mode or to the open image From an open image tap the TRIGGER button again to return to scan target mode To move point and area markers
58. he Palette Range center point temperature repeat to change the span width temperature 7 Use the MOUSE controller to scroll to the temperature settings you want 8 Tap the TRIGGER button to select to accept setting change and return to scan target mode Using Palette Saturation Colors The palette colors of your Camera are mapped to temperature measurements When you set the color palette level and span the full color range is used to display the image This same temperature color mapping is maintained until you set the level and span again After setting the level and span if the camera measures a temperature greater than the palette maximum temperature and or a temperature lower than the palette minimum temperature the image pixels with these temperature extremes are displayed at the ends of the color palette These pixels are called saturation colors The standard saturation colors described in Table 4 1 appear on the ends of the color palette bar and enable you to quickly see when temperatures are outside of the current range 4 6 Analyzing and Enhancing Images 4 Using Palette Saturation Colors Table 4 1 Standard Saturation Colors Color Palette Standard High Standard Low Temperature Temperature Saturation Color Saturation Color High contrast Blue green Hot Metal White lronbow Green Tan Amber Inverted Note With saturation colors OFF the temperature extremes are displayed using the next to extreme colors in
59. he image you want to annotate position pointer over the image and double click to open 5 Inthe open image tap then select Annotate Image from the popup menu 6 Position the pointer over the annotation category you want to select on the left side of the annotation editor window and tap The available Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual 10 annotation items for the selected category appear on the right side of the annotation editor window Position the pointer over the box next to the annotation item you want to select and tap Repeat as needed to select additional annotation items Repeat Steps 6 7 as needed to select additional annotation categories Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to the open image An annotation icon appears in the upper part of the image Tap the TRIGGER button once more to return to scan target mode To delete change or add a new annotation category to a saved image 1 Open the image you want then tap and select Annotate Image from the popup menu Position the pointer over the annotation category you want to change or delete on the left side of the annotation editor window and tap Tap Ge e To delete position the pointer over Delete Category then tap The category is deleted e To change position the pointer over Change Category Name then tap E A keyboard window opens e Position the pointer over the current category name and double c
60. hin a specified range of temperatures Level The center value of the color palette temperature scale NTSC The National Television Standards Committee NTSC sets the analog television standard for the United States this format itself is also informally called NTSC While a standard for the United States NTSC format has been adopted in other countries as well including Korea and Japan PAL Phase Alternating Line is the analogue video format used in television transmission in most of Europe except France Bulgaria Russia Yugoslavia and some other countries in Eastern Europe where SECAM is used Australia and some Asian African and South American countries Palette Temperatures Maximum center and minimum temperatures temperature scale of the color palette Radiometric The ability to measure thermal energy or temperature and display it back to the camera user Reflected energy Any energy that does not radiate directly from the target object A 2 Appendices Glossary Saturation Colors The ends of the color palette used to display temperature extremes for example a temperature greater than the palette maximum temperature and or a temperature lower than the palette minimum temperature Span The temperature range across which the color palette temperature scale is mapped Target An object being thermally photographed Temperature Scale The temperatures represented by the color palette p
61. le strap for added stability when capturing images Neck strap mount Pins for attaching neck and or shoulder strap Tripod mount Standard 1 4 20 threaded hole for mounting camera on tripod Battery Fluke 7 volt lithium ion battery for primary power 2 5 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Camera Display Screen Display screen features and controls are shown in Figures 2 4 2 5 and 2 6 and described in Table 2 2 ge OL 0 95 68 0 09 12 05 16 07 15 F bbb dd eii012 eps Figure 2 4 Camera Display Screen Example 1 Camera Overview Camera Display Screen TRZ0050912_ 5046 A0 19 0 19 0 19 0 q eii013 eps Figure 2 5 Camera Display Screen Example 2 FulIR Fullvisbie oK x eii014 eps Figure 2 6 Camera Display Screen Example 3 2 7 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual 2 8 Table 2 2 Display Screen Descriptions Color palette Palette used in displayed image click to change color palette options Level and Span Maximum center and minimum temperatures of the color palette Click temperatures to change limits of a fixed temperature range Center point temperature Average temperature of the center most group of four pixels Mouse pointer and temperature Temperature at the location of the mouse pointer Image name Image name created from an assignable prefix the date image was taken and a sequencing number Appears only when viewing saved images
62. less than 50 the IR Fusion blend level changes to 50 infrared and 50 visible light VL Once you have the target object in focus and stop rotating the IR lens the IR Fusion level returns to your setting You can focus the infrared portion of the image only the focus of the VL portion is set at the factory To focus the camera remove the IR lens cap point the lens at the target and manually rotate the infrared lens with your finger Focus by aligning the edges of the IR and VL images Adjusting IR VL Fusion Blend Level Note This feature is not available on the Ti40 You can change the IR Fusion blend level from full infrared IR to full visible light VL or some combination in between When the IR Fusion blend level is set to full IR 100 of the image is IR When the IR Fusion blend level is set to full VL 100 of the image is VL When the IR Fusion blend level is set somewhere in the middle of full IR and full VL an appropriate amount of the image is IR and an appropriate amount is VL thus displaying a fused or blended image To adjust the IR VL Fusion blend level using the level amp span button and mouse controller 1 Press and hold until the IR Fusion level dialog box appears near the bottom of the screen 5 2 Visible Light Camera Module VLCM Using Full Screen or Picture in Picture View 2 While continuing to hold move the MOUSE controller left or right to desired setting or use 19 to positio
63. lick to highlight the name Click Del on the keyboard to delete e Enter the new name by positioning the pointer over the appropriate letter then tapping Repeat as needed e Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to the annotation editor e To add a new category position the pointer over either the New Single Select Category or New Multi Select Category then tap A keyboard window opens e Enter the new category name by positioning the pointer over the appropriate letter then tapping Repeat as needed e Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to the annotation editor The new name appears on the left side 4 Analyzing and Enhancing Images 4 Annotations Tap the TRIGGER button to return to the open image tap the TRIGGER button again to return to scan target mode To add a new annotation item to a saved image 9 Note Multi Select annotations meaning you may select more than one at a time have a check box next to the item name single select annotations meaning you may select only one at a time have a radio button circle next to the item name Open the image you want then tap and select Annotation Image from the popup menu Position the pointer over the annotation category to which you want to add the new item and tap Position the pointer on the right side of the annotation editor and tap Position the pointer over Add New Item then tap
64. mages Standard Optics 20mm f 0 8 Field of view 23 Horizontal x 17 Vertical optional lenses Germanium available Spatial 1 3 mrad IFOV 0 15 m minimum focus Resolution IFOV Temperature Measurement Calibrated Range 1 20 C to 100 C Range 1 20 C to 100 C Temp 4 F to 212 F 4 F to 212 F Ranges e Range 2 20 C to 350 C e Range 2 20 C to 350 C 4 F to 662 F 4 F to 662 F e Range 3 250 C to 600 C 482 F to 1112 F D 8 Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table 4 2 Camera Specifications Ti50 and Ti55 cont Ti50 Ti50 Model Model with without IR Fusion IR Fusion Ti55 Model Ti55 Model Model Name with without IR Fusion IR Fusion Measure Movable points amp boxes Centerpoint ment Modes Centerpoint Cursor temp Cursor temp Center box area min max Center box area min max average average Automatic hot and cold point detection Isotherm only on models without IR Fusion Color alarm only on models with IR Fusion Emissivity Based on user input Variable from 0 01 to 1 0 0 01 Correction increments Battery Type Li lon Smart Battery rechargeable field replaceable Battery 3 hours continuous operation Operating Time Battery 2 bay intelligent charger powered via AC outlet or optional 12v Charging from car AC Operation AC adapter 110 220 V ac Option 50 60 Hz Power Saving Automatic shutdown and standby mo
65. mium Carrying Case Battery Charger User Manual Video Cable PCMCIA Adapter Optional Equipment Power Cable for 12 V from car to charger Heads Up Display Extra Batteries Sun Shield 54 mm Tele photo Lens 9 H x 6 V 10 5 mm Lens 42 H x 32 V Visible Light Camera 50 cm to infinity Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Table D 2 Camera Specifications Ti50 and Ti55 Models cont Ti50 Ti50 Model Model with without IR Fusion IR Fusion Ti55 Model Ti55 Model Model Name with without IR Fusion IR Fusion Integrated Manual or default for high quality visible light images Torch Light For enhanced video imaging in dark areas Mode IR Fusion e Full screen IR image e Full screen IR image Modes blended with visible image blended with visible image e Picture in picture blended e Picture in picture blended with visible image with visible image e Alarm mode e Alarm mode Camera dimensions are shown in Figures D 1 and D 2 Appendices D Camera Specifications and Dimensions ry a m n y eii019 eps Figure D 1 Camera Dimensions BLOKE THERMAL IMAGER eii020 eps Figure D 2 Camera Dimensions Height and Width D 13 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual D 14 Appendix E Resources and References Level 1 Thermography One good way to begin learning the skills required to become a successful thermograph is to take
66. n image its name is added to the upper left corner of the image display An image name looks like this IR00020060515_0001 e IR is prefix The prefix assigned to the image is based on the prefix last assigned and stored in the camera settings e 20060515 is the eight digit date e 0001 is the four digit sequencing number Changing Image File Name Prefix To change the prefix used in the saved image name 6 7 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Note This change affects only new images saved to the memory card and does change the prefix of previously saved images 1 Tap Gens 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu Tap amp Position the pointer over the Files tab and tap 9 Position the pointer over Edit and tap to open the Prefix Editor Ne oS Select and click on up to five alphanumeric characters one at a time Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to Camera Settings window 7 Tap the TRIGGER button again to return to scan target mode Resetting Image File Name Sequence Number To change the file sequence number used in the saved image name Note Ifa file sequence number you want to use for image B is already used for image A the camera automatically selects the lowest possible sequence number for image B and does not override or delete image A 1 Tap Gen 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over C
67. n the pointer over the Date down arrow and select Position pointer over either the up or down arrow and tap as needed to scroll to the desired date format Position pointer over the desired format and tap Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode To change the time format 1 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the time field on the task bar 6 5 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Tap Position the pointer over the Locale tab and tap Position the pointer over the time down arrow and select Position pointer over the desired format and tap De Be Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode Saving and Reloading Camera Settings You can save your current camera settings to a Compact Flash card recommended if using a shared camera to access your custom settings on multiple cameras or to the camera s internal memory recommended if there is only one user When you power on your Camera settings such as the color palette temperature units programmed function buttons etc that you previously saved are loaded from the memory card into the camera operating memory If you are not using a memory card or if the memory card has no stored settings camera factory settings are loaded first followed by any internal camera settings you previously saved Internal camera settings override the factory settings Visible light
68. n the pointer over the Full IR or Full VR text to quickly move to 100 infrared or 100 visible light respectively 3 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode To adjust the IR VL Fusion blend level from the popup menu 1 Tap Gene 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap 3 Position the pointer over the VLCM tab and tap You may need to position the pointer over the right or left arrow on the tab bar and tap to scroll to the VLCM tab 4 Position the pointer over the Full IR Full Visible bar press and hold and then move the MOUSE controller left or right to desired setting 5 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode Using Full Screen or Picture in Picture View In the full screen view the infrared IR target object image takes up the entire display screen using the IR Fusion blend setting you have selected For example if the IR Fusion blend setting is Full IR then the infrared image is displayed If the IR Fusion blend setting is Full Visible then the visible light VL image is displayed If the IR Fusion blend setting is somewhere in between this image blend is displayed Temperature values are available on all areas of the display screen The centerpoint centerbox and hot and cold points are available in full screen view and user defined point and box markers are fully editable
69. n to conserve battery power 9 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode 6 9 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Chapter 7 Advanced Operation Enhancing the Image You can use the image enhancement function to improve image clarity in live scan targets and images saved while this function is enabled Image quality improves with each increase in image enhancement however response times are reduced accordingly for example images set to Normal image enhancement refresh a screen at a faster update rate than images set to High Note Higher settings are more likely to show blurring on moving targets Image enhancement cannot be applied to images after they are paused or saved To use image enhancement be sure to enable the function prior to scanning target areas and saving images To adjust the image enhancement level 1 Tap Gene 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the popup menu and tap 3 Position the pointer over None Normal Medium or High and tap E9 4 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode 7 1 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Using Auto Capture Note This feature is available on Ti45 and Ti55 models only With the Auto Capture function you can record a sequence of one or more images by specifying the number of images to be captured and the
70. ndices Camera Default Settings Table F 2 shows the default settings for the Ti55 and Ti50 models Table F 2 Default Settings Ti55 and Ti50 Models Ti55 Model Ti55 Model Ti50 Model Ti50 Model with without with without IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion Camera Info Reference Only Camera Settings Calendar ae owen oo Trine ewer _ Lens 20mm F 8 initial from factory subsequent settings are last user setting even on reset to factory defaults Calibration 20 C to 100 C 4 F to 212 F Range Initial from factory subsequent settings are last user setting even on reset to factory defaults Display Normal Brightness High 30 seconds Brightness Timeout Standby 5 min Time Out Standby to 10 min Off Time F 7 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Table F 2 Default Settings Ti55 and Ti50 Models cont Setting Files File Prefix File Sequence Auto Start Notation Wizard Locale Temp Units Language Video Signal Decimal Symbol Date Time Mouse Mouse Sensitivity Fast Value Changes F 8 Ti55 Model Ti55 Model Ti50 Model Ti50 Model with without with without IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion Disabled n a FE English NTSC Period MM dd yy HH mm ss Fast Disabled Reference Only Reference Only Appendices Camera Default Settings Table F 2 Default Settings Ti55 and Ti50 Models cont
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72. nnot be changed on a paused or saved image Be sure to select the correct calibration range prior to pausing or saving an image See Appendix D to determine the calibrated temperature ranges available for your camera model 1 Tap Gens 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap 3 Position the pointer over the Lens tab and tap 4 Position the pointer over the calibration range radio button you want and tap E9 5 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode 6 3 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Changing Lens Selection To change the lens selection to match the installed lens Note Lens selection cannot be changed on a paused or saved image Be sure to select the correct lens prior to pausing or saving an image 1 Tap Gens 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap 3 Position the pointer over the Lens tab and tap 19 4 Position the pointer over the Lens down arrow and select then position the pointer over the appropriate lens from the pull down menu and select 5 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode Setting Date and Time Your Camera has an internal calendar and clock The calendar is used in naming saved images The date and time are recorded within an image when the image is saved see Chapter 3 To c
73. nto the slot with the card s connection end pointed at the camera and the label with MB size facing the back of the camera 3 Look for the Compact Flash Card inserted message on the camera display screen 4 Close the cover 1 8 Introduction 1 Focus eii004 eps Figure 1 4 Inserting a Memory Card Focus Remove the lens cap point the lens at the target and manually rotate the lens with your finger as shown in Figure 1 5 until the image is in focus eii005 eps Figure 1 5 Focusing the Camera 1 9 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Set Temperature Level and Span 1 Press as shown in Figure 1 6 to automatically set the camera s temperature level and span 2 Press again as needed to properly scale the image Level amp Span eii006 eps Figure 1 6 Setting the Level and Span Set IR Fusion Blend Level Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 with Fusion 1 Press and hold until the IR Fusion blend level control box appears on the display screen 2 While continuing to press use the MOUSE controller shown in Figure 1 7 to slide the IR Fusion blend level bar in the control box to the desired setting 3 Tap the TRIGGER button to retain settings Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 1 10 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com Introduction 1 Capturing an Image Mouse Controller f 2 EFD ED ED
74. number See naming image files serial number ee camera and battery information smartview software span See level and span spot temperatures See display screen user defined temperature markers See display screen temperature markers standby models start sequence ee programmable image capture stop sequence 2 12 See programmable image capture T temperature calibration range 6 3 setting temperature markers See display screen temperature markers temperature units setting thumbnail browser 5 7 time changing 6 5 changing format 6 5 time elapse See programmable image capture torch control training thermograph trigger button troubleshooting U unpacking 1 4 user defined temperature markers See display screen user defined temperature markers Index 3 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual V visible light lens See camera overview vivid color See brightness and color video output controls enable disable 6 9 7 select NTSC or PAL 6 9 video port See camera overview zoom See electronic zoom visible light camera module LCM B L enabling dsab ina EL visible light flash Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 Index 4 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com
75. o insert a memory card 1 Lift memory card slot cover 2 13 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual 2 Insert the SanDisk brand CompactFlash memory card into the slot with the card s connection end pointed at the camera and the label with MB size facing the back of the camera Note If the camera is powered on the message Compact Flash Card inserted is displayed To remove a memory card Note Camera can be on or off when removing a memory card A Caution To prevent data loss or corruption do not remove the memory card while saving an image 1 Lift memory card slot cover 2 Firmly press the memory card ejection button The card partially slides out of the slot 3 Remove the memory card from the slot and close the cover Chapter 3 Basic Operation Acquiring and Reviewing Images Your Camera has three operating modes scan target pause save and view delete images Scan Target To scan target area of interest 1 Press gt to power on the camera Remove lens cap and point the lens at the target area Focus and view the target area on the display screen ROV ON Tap to set the camera s temperature level and span tap again as needed to quickly bring the target area into view 5 Move the camera or lens module as necessary to view various scenes Pause Save Image To pause and then save a target area image follow the Scan Targe procedure then quickly tap the TRIGGER button
76. olor Setting the span to the narrowest range possible provides the highest quality images When using the manual or automatic level and span function if the center box function is enabled the temperature updates are done based on the temperatures in the box not the entire image Using this feature you can exclude an area in the image that is very hot or very cold but of little interest Manual Level and Span When you press the LEVEL amp SPAN button your camera takes the current coldest and hottest temperatures from the scene and sets the palette range 4 3 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual minimum and maximum limits so that everything in the scene is scaled between the minimum and maximum temperature if the target temperatures are within the camera s currently selected calibration temperature range If the target temperatures are outside the currently selected calibration temperature range the target is displayed in the saturation color for the current color palette see Using Palette Saturation Colors later in this chapter Note Be sure the temperature calibration range is set properly See Setting the Temperature Calibration Range in Chapter 6 If you have enabled the center box marker see Chapter 4 the color palette is adjusted based on the minimum and maximum temperatures in the center box not those in the rest of the image To manually adjust the color palette temperature span tap G as needed Be sure the
77. on see Chapter 2 Then to cycle between torch on and torch off tap FD D or F as needed Using Visible Light Flash When working in darker areas you can enable the flash function to light the target object and capture better quality visible light images When the flash is enabled it operates with one burst of light when an image is captured the moment the image is paused Note The flash can be enabled at the same time the torch is enabled If both functions are enabled the torch operates continuously while the flash comes on during the image capture The torch function times out after 60 seconds and it can also be turned off by pressing the assigned function button again The flash does not time out To enable the flash 1 Tap Gens 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap 3 Position the pointer over the VLCM tab and tap You may need to position the pointer over the right or left arrow and tap E to scroll to the VLCM tab 5 5 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual 4 Position the pointer over the Flash Enabled box tap 19 to add or remove a check mark A check mark indicates the function is enabled 5 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode Recording Visible Light Images With the visible light camera module you can simultaneously save both an infrared image and the corresponding visible light control
78. or instructions on how to create and or edit annotations lists 4 14 Chapter 5 Visible Light Camera Module VLCM Note This Chapter applies only to cameras with IR Fusion Enabling Disabling Visible Light Camera Module To enable disable the visible light camera module 1 Tap Gens 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap E 3 Position the pointer over the VLCM tab and tap You may need to position the pointer over the right or left arrow and tap E to scroll to the VLCM tab 4 Position the pointer over the Enable Visible Light Camera box tap to add or remove a check mark A check mark indicates the function is enabled 5 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode 5 1 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Using Image Alignment Image alignment is an automatic adjustment that occurs as you focus the infrared camera lens The visible light image and the infrared image are lined up based on the focusing distance of the infrared lens so that they may be combined for viewing and analysis The visible light image and the infrared image are lined up for distances greater than 50 cm approximately 2 ft Focusing Prior to capturing images using the visible light module and IR Fusion it is important to make sure the target object is in focus As you rotate the infrared IR lens to focus the camera if the IR blend is
79. otate Image e Start Sequence e Save Image 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the menu item you wish to choose 3 Tap to select the desired menu item 4 Use the MOUSE controller and to position the pointer and then select desired option from the tabs displayed 5 Use the MOUSE controller and button to select the functions you want within the tab 6 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode 2 12 Camera Overview Inserting and Removing Memory Card Inserting and Removing Memory Card Your Camera comes with a removable reusable CompactFlash memory card capable of storing hundreds of images Inserting and removing a memory card is shown in Figure 2 7 eii004 eps Figure 2 7 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Note The card must be inserted into the camera to save and store images Use only SanDisk brand CompactFlash memory cards with a 2003 or newer copyright date Do not use other memory card brands ACaution To avoid loss of images in the event of a technical problem with either the Camera or the memory card be sure to regularly transfer the images you save on the CompactFlash memory card to a computer hard drive and or other back up storage device e g CD R disc ACaution To avoid damaging the memory card or your camera be sure to insert the card properly The card can be inserted only one way forcing it may damage your camera T
80. power is on Blinking green standby mode enabled Auxiliary power port Connection port for AC to DC power adapter Reset Hidden switch to reset camera Can be accessed with a paper clip See Appendix B Troubleshooting Battery latch Used to remove battery Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen Sunlight readable color display for viewing images and accessing camera menu functions LEVEL amp SPAN button Used to rescale the color palette to the maximum and minimum temperatures in current image and to adjust IR Fusion level Infrared lens Infrared Germanium lens with manual focus Torch Flash When enabled the torch illuminates darker work areas When enabled the flash lights the target object during image capture for better quality visible light images The torch and flash can be enabled at the same time Camera Overview Camera Parts Table 2 1 Camera Parts Descriptions cont Visible light lens Captures visible light control images Laser Used to point out the object you are aiming the camera towards Trigger button Used to pause and or save an image frame Also used to accept a setting change i e OK click close a menu page and to return to scan target mode Video port RCA video jack used to connect camera to a TV or video monitor CompactFlash memory card slot Ejection button and slot for CompactFlash memory card Hand strap Adjustab
81. re 2 10 color alarms color controls color palette See adjust temperature span4 3 canna hiding compactflash memory card inserting removing ee save image mode Index 1 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual conserving T poveriss customer service D date L2 9 changing 6 4 changing format 6 5 display screen adjusting brightness Pen or hiding color palette hiding task bar temperature markers user defined temperature markers 7 4 DSP version See camera and battery information E electronic eomp ni emissivity fixed image function 4 2 setting value F factory settings See default settings file naming See naming image files fixed image function full screen view 2 ialb aL fusion blend level 1 10 5 2 adjusting control box G glossary A 1 H hot cursor temperature 2 70 image Index 2 browse magol browse thumbnails file namin 6 7 mit save image alignment 5 2__ image enhancement 12 12 adjusting level image name infrared lens See camera overview infrared program setting up internal recalibration ZH inventory checklist isotherm a band 7 1 creating L laser pointer safety information lens changing selectionl using other lenses level See level and span level and MOA TETI FTI ET setting arbitrary fixed tem erature 4 5 setting temperature mola setting
82. re Markers Annotations piesni issia Adding Annotations to Saved Images Creating Annotations Lists in SmartView ccceseeeseseereeteeeeeees 5 Visible Light Camera Module VLCM sssecsesessersseneees Enabling Disabling Visible Light Camera Module cceeeeeeee Using Image Alignment ccceeeseeeeteeseeeeees FOCUSING eeeeeeeeteereee Adjusting IR VL Fusion Blend Level Using Full Screen or Picture in Picture View Adjusting Brightness and Color Controls Using Torch Control eccceeceeseeteereeee Using Visible Light Flash Recording Visible Light Images Using Laser Pointer Using Thumbnail Browser cccccseesseescesecseeseeeecesecseeneeeeseaeeeeeeens Using Color Alarms ccccceeccescceseesseeseesecesecseeeeceseceaeeaeeeeeeaeeeaeeneeenees Using Menu to Adjust Color Alarm Ranges Using Palette Bar to Adjust Color Alarm Ranges 6 Camera SQtup es iieccisccescecctscccsceecenctcnccescaceecterssncesccecenstedhscrensesscte Adjusting Display Screen Brightness ccccceesceseesecseeeeeeeeceeeneeeeees Hiding Display Screen Task Bar Hiding Display Screen Color Palette Setting Temperature Units ee Setting Temperature Calibration Range Changing Lens Selection c cceecceseesceeeeeecesecesecseeeeceeecneeeaeeeeeeaeenseeas Setting Date and Time Saving and Reloading Camera SettingS ccccc
83. revent image data loss do not use FAT32 format Do not change any other settings An electrostatic discharge ESD event has taken place Camera will not save an image A Compact Flash memory card is not inserted or an unauthorized card is inserted B 2 A Caution To prevent image data loss be sure to transfer the images saved on the Compact Flash card to a computer hard drive and or other back up storage device e g CD R disc before reformatting the memory card Reformatting the memory card will erase all images stored on the card Use a paperclip to press reset See Chapter 2 Insert only a SanDisk brand Compact Flash memory card with a 2003 or newer copyright date ACaution To prevent image saving errors do not use other memory card brands Symptom Camera will not save an image The approximate sign appears in front of a temperature reading Appendices Troubleshooting Table B 1 Troubleshooting Tips cont Possible Reason Possible Solution The Compact Flash memory card is full The temperature reading is outside the selected calibration range and the accuracy may not be within the specified accuracy of the camera Insert new SanDisk brand Compact Flash memory card delete unnecessary images from the card see Chapter 3 or transfer the images saved on the card to a computer hard drive and or other back up storage device e g CD R disc Change the t
84. scssceesceseeseceteeeeeeeeaes Naming Tima ge Biles ci sciicsieiecdestissese devtbsdecsdensesgvassaeduadbsoudesstssczsesbientdes Changing Image File Name Prefix Resetting Image File Name Sequence Number ceeeeseeeeeteeeees Selecting Video Output Options eeeeeseeeeeeeceeeeecneteseeeaeeecseeees 7 Advanced Operation ccsecccsecsesesseeesseeeesseeeseeesseeesseeeeseeseees Enhancing the Image oo eccseesseseceseeecseeeeceeceeecseeeeceaecaaecseeeeeeseeeaeeas Using Auto Capture cccccccccsscssecssessceeeceseesecseeeeceseceaecneeeeeseseaeeeeeeees Using User Defined Display Screen Temperature Markers Using Internal Recalibration cc ceeeceseeseeeeeeeceeeceseeneeeseeeeeeaeeneeeeees 8 Camera Care secesssssessssesseesessnsseeseeseensessesseesessnesenseeseeseneaenaess Cleaning the IR Lens VLCM Display Screen and Body Using Other Lenses vs ci eee dierent onions EE AREE eeri a Viewing Camera and Battery Information cceeeeeeseeseeeeeeteeeeeeee ii Contents continued Charging the Batteries cc ciccccccssicscsstssscesseascancsoisciacseesstasscsesdhsensesttonstens Recalibrating the Batteries ceccceeceseeseeseeseeeeceseceeceeeeeceeenseeaeees Conserving Battery POWer c ccsccecesseeeeceseceseeseeeceaeeeecaeeeeeeseenseeaeees Appendices _ GL OSSALY A A E aleesaiecdesats facaiva mada ican Troubleshooting Emissivity Valles cc sissies caceecseissisescessaasonscsassensstisastes
85. select a high brightness timeout time Position the pointer over the High Brightness Timeout down arrow and select the time you wish Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode You can also assign the Brightness function to a programmable button see Chapter 2 Then tap the programmable button as needed to adjust the display screen brightness 6 1 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Hiding Display Screen Task Bar For more image viewing area you can hide the display screen task bar Specifically you can set the task bar to automatically disappear within 3 seconds when the mouse pointer is moved off the bottom row of the camera display screen or if the pointer remains stationary on the task bar above the bottom row for 4 seconds To enable the Auto Hide Task Bar function 1 Tap Gens 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the popup menu 3 Tap 4 Position the pointer over the Display tab and tap 5 Position the pointer over the Auto Hide Task Bar box and tap A check mark indicates function is enabled 6 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode To make the task bar reappear while the Auto Hide function is enabled use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer on the bottom row of the display screen As long as the pointer remains on the bottom row of the display screen the task bar st
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87. signed to familiarize you with the most important aspects of your camera and guide you in using the features of this system This manual provides instruction on how to capture high quality images however thermography is a sophisticated field often requiring special training that is not covered in this manual If you would like information on thermography training contact Fluke Corporation Safety Information Use your Camera only as specified in this manual A A Wanrning identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause bodily harm or death 1 2 Introduction 1 Safety Information A A Caution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the camera or cause permanent loss of data ACaution e To avoid damaging your Camera treat it with care as you would any type of precision equipment e Your infrared camera is a precision instrument that uses a sensitive infrared IR detector Pointing your camera towards highly intense energy sources including devices that emit laser radiation and reflections from these devices may adversely affect camera accuracy and may harm or permanently damage your camera s IR detector e Your camera was calibrated prior to shipping We recommend that you have your camera checked for proper calibration every two years Some ISO 9000 programs require more frequent checks for certification Contact Fluke for details e Your camera requires three minutes to warm up before accurate
88. ted Green Flashing Fast charging Green Solid Fully charged Yellow Flashing Recalibrating Yellow Green Recalibrated Yellow Solid Standby Red Flashing Error Recalibrating the Batteries You should recalibrate your camera batteries periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge If a battery requires recalibration a warning popup window appears on the camera display screen when you power on your camera 8 4 Camera Care 8 Conserving Battery Power Note Recalibration may take up to 16 hours You can charge a battery in the right charging bay while recalibrating a battery in the left bay To recalibrate a battery 1 Insert the battery into the left bay of the battery charger 2 Press the recalibrate button on the front of the charger Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power when the camera is running on battery power not AC power the display screen automatically powers off and the system goes into standby mode when the system has been idle for 5 minutes you can change this time The camera automatically powers off when the system has been in standby for 10 minutes you can change this time You can manually switch to standby mode as well To manually switch from full power to standby mode tap D once gt flashes green To switch from standby mode to full power tap CC once again gt remains solid green To power on or off press and hold gt for 4 seconds remains solid
89. temperature manual level and span button See camera overview marker toolbar 2 11 See display screen user defined temperature markers memory card See compactflash memory card menus display screen options 2 13 model number See camera and battery information mouse pointer_and temperature2 9 MSP version B 4 See camera and battery information N naming image files6 7 changing name prefix 6 7 resetting name sequence number 6 8 notes See annotations 0 OCA version B 4 See camera and battery information off button See camera overview on button See camera overview onscreen logo P palette saturation colons la enabling disabling palette vst part number pause image mode PIC See programmable image capture picture in picture view 2 10 D 12 5 3 power source indicator 2 9 power switch See camera overview programmable functions programmable image capture PIC 7 2 manual trigger 7 2 start sequence stop sequence temperature trigger l7 3 Q quick start 1 6 R record sequence of several images See programmable image capture recording control wd reset switch See camera overview S safety information 1 2 saturation colors See palette saturation colors save image mode Index continued delete all saved images 3 3 delete saved image 3 2 view saved image 3 2 view saved image info scan target kd sequence
90. tion the pointer over the Files tab and tap 59 Position the pointer over Delete all images and tap Select Yes if you do not want to delete all images select No or Cancel Tap the TRIGGER button to return to scan target mode Electronic Zoom From normal view you can zoom to up to 8x depending on the camera model see camera specifications in Appendix D which correspondingly enlarges the image To activate the electronic zoom feature 1 2 Tap en Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings in the popup menu and tap Position the pointer over the Display tab and tap 19 Position the pointer over the Zoom Image up down arrows and tap E as needed to select zoom setting 3 3 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Saved Image Information Opening the Info tab within the Image Settings menu window enables you to view a variety of information about a saved image including the name of the camera manufacturer camera model number lens focal length and f number lens model and serial number and camera calibration date of the camera used to capture the image This window tab also contains the capture date and time for the selected saved image as well as software versions used to manage the camera operation OCA and to perform image data processing DSP To view a saved image s information 1 2 3 4 Make sure memory card is inserted see Chapter 2 then tap n
91. tuerdaasvessenees Camera Specifications and Dimensions Resources and References Camera Default Settings cc cceccceseeseeceeeceeceeeeseeeeceaeeneeeeeeaees iii Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual List of Tables Table Title Standard Accessories cceceeseeeececeeeeeeeeeceeeeaetereeaeeaeees Camera Parts Descriptions Display Screen Descriptions Programmable FUNCtions ccesccescessceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseennes Standard Saturation Colors ccccceseseeeeeceeeeeneeeeeees Remaining Battery Charge Indicators Battery Charging Status Toubleshootiag Tips Emissivity Values of Common Materials Camera Specifications Ti45 and Ti40 eee Camera Specifications Ti50 and Ti55 Models Default Settings Ti45 and Ti40 Models Default Settings Ti55 and Ti50 Models wo RNPP NR nN m m Jaw eas pokes Ne Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual vi List of Figures Figure Title 1 1 Standard Accessories ccceecsesececeeseeteeeeceaeeseeeeceaeeaeees 1 2 Inserting the Battery 0 0 0 eceececeeecceceeeeeeceeeeeeeeceaeeaeees 1 3 Turning the Power On and Off eeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeens 1 4 Inserting a Memory Card cc ceceeeeceeseeseceeeereeseeeeeeaeees 1 5 Focusing the Camera eecceceesceseceeeeeteceeeeeeeeeeaeeaeees 1 6 Setting the Level and Span eecescesseesseeteesteeneees 1 7 Setting the Fusion Blend Level eceeeeseeeeeeeteeneees 1 8 Capturi
92. ty tab and tap E9 4 Position the pointer over the Fixed Image box tap to add or remove a check mark A check mark indicates the function is enabled 5 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode 4 2 Analyzing and Enhancing Images 4 Changing Color Palettes Changing Color Palettes Although all of your camera s color palettes can be used with any image you may find that some color palettes work better than others for analyzing images depending on the situation You can change the color palette prior to capturing images and can change the color palette of images already saved on the memory card Two methods are available to change the color palette Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the color palette on the display screen and repeatedly press to cycle through the 8 color palette options Or use the menu system as follows 1 Tap Gens 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the popup menu and tap 3 Position the pointer over the Palette tab and tap 4 Position the pointer over the Palette down arrow and tap to reveal the pull down menu 5 Position the pointer over desired color palette option and tap 6 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode Setting Temperature Level and Span The color palette is available to help you visualize the relation between temperature and c
93. u want to save all images after the initial trigger or leave the box unchecked to save only images that meet the trigger criteria When the Save all images after trigger box is checked an image is captured after each time interval following the initial trigger even if the temperature condition changes If the box is unchecked images are captured after each time interval only when the specified temperature condition is true Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode 7 3 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Using User Defined Display Screen Temperature Markers Note This feature is available on Ti45 and Ti55 models only In addition to basic display screen temperature markers see Chapter 4 the IR FlexCam offers the following advanced marker options available in scan target mode and or on a saved image you open e Up to three user defined spot temperatures each marked with a crosshair e Up to three user defined area markers each indicated by a custom sized box To enable the user defined spot temperature and area markers 1 Assign the Marker toolbar visible function to a programmable button see Chapter 2 2 From scan target mode or from an open image tap the programmable button the Marker toolbar appears in the upper left corner of the display screen To add spot temperature markers to the display screen from either scan target mode or from an open image 1 Use th
94. vity value location on the task bar 2 Use the up down MOUSE action to raise or lower the value 3 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to the open image 4 Tap the TRIGGER button again to return to scan target mode 4 1 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual To set the background temperature for an image in the camera 1 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the background temperature value on the task bar and tap See Chapter 2 for background temperature value location on the task bar 2 Use the up down MOUSE action to raise or lower the value 3 Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to the open image 4 Tap the TRIGGER button again to return to scan target mode Fixed Image Function You can also set the emissivity and background temperature values by opening the Image Settings menu and clicking the Emissivity tab From here you can enable or disable the Fixed Image function When this function is enabled the palette minimum and maximum are adjusted as you change the emissivity and the image appearance remains the same When this mode is disabled the palette minimum and maximum stay fixed while the color rendering in the image changes accordingly To enable disable the Fixed Image function 1 Tap Gens 2 Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the popup menu and tap 3 Position the pointer over the Emissivi
95. without IR Fusion IR Fusion Ti55 Model Ti55 Model Model Name with without IR Fusion IR Fusion Imaging Performance Detector 60Hz 320x240 Focal Plane Array FPA Vanadium Oxide VOX Uncooled Microbolometer Spectral 8 um to 14 um Band Thermal lt 0 070 C at 30 C Sensitivity Focusing Single Finger Manual Focus Electronic 2x 4x 8x 2x 4x 8x Zoom 2x 4x when Fusion enabled Digital Image Automatic Full time Enhanced Enhance ment Display and Image Storage Digital 5 in high resolution 320 x 240 sunlight readable color LCD Display On screen Indicate status of battery target emissivity background temp Indicators temp unit C F K date and time Palettes 8 unique color palettes available Storage Compact Flash Card stores hundreds of images Medium File Formats 14 bit measurement data included Exportable JPEG BMP Supported TIF PNG using SmartView desktop software D 7 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual Table D 2 Camera Specifications Ti50 and Ti55 Models cont Ti50 Ti50 Ti55 Model Ti55 Model A 7 Model Model Model Name with without K F with without IR Fusion IR Fusion 7 i IR Fusion IR Fusion Image Level Span Auto Adjust continuous manual Controls Image Full screen and thumbnail Browsing Enhanced User definable automatically n a Text included in reports Annotation Program able Program camera to n a Image automatically capture thermal Capture i
96. y enhanced detail This is especially helpful in low contrast scenes where the temperature differential is minimal and the infrared image appears to be all one color The IR FlexCam is available in 4 models The Ti40 and Ti45 cameras uses a detector with 160 x 120 resolution The Ti50 and Ti55 cameras use a detector with 320 x 240 resolution Refer to Appendix D for specific features available on your camera Your Camera is powerful and easy to use in a wide range of applications including Predictive Maintenance e Electrical Systems Identify circuit overloads before they happen e Mechanical Systems Reduce downtime and prevent failures e Utilities Monitor substations transmission lines etc efficiently and accurately Building Science e Roofing Detect and isolate water saturation quickly and efficiently e Building Envelope Perform commercial and residential infrared energy audits 1 1 Ti40 Ti45 Ti50 Ti55 Users Manual e Moisture Detection Get to the source of moisture and mold growth e Restoration Evaluate remediation work to make sure area is completely dry Research and Development e Visualize and quantify generated heat patterns to improve products and the processes used to create them Process Monitoring e Monitor and observe temperatures of processes in real time To quickly take advantage of the many functions your Camera offers we recommend that you carefully read this manual It is de

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