FLIR Systems FLIRE7850 Infrared Camera User Manual

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User’s manual
FLIR Exx series
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FLIR Exx series
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Table of contents
Disclaimers ......................................................................................1
1.1
Legal disclaimer ....................................................................... 1
1.2
Usage statistics ........................................................................ 1
1.3
Changes to registry ................................................................... 1
1.4
U.S. Government Regulations...................................................... 1
1.5
Copyright ................................................................................ 1
1.6
Quality assurance ..................................................................... 1
1.7
Patents ................................................................................... 1
1.8
EULA Terms ............................................................................ 1
1.9
EULA Terms ............................................................................ 1
Safety information .............................................................................3
Notice to user ...................................................................................7
3.1
User-to-user forums .................................................................. 7
3.2
Calibration............................................................................... 7
3.3
Accuracy ................................................................................ 7
3.4
Disposal of electronic waste ........................................................ 7
3.5
Training .................................................................................. 7
3.6
Documentation updates ............................................................. 7
3.7
Important note about this manual.................................................. 7
3.8
Note about authoritative versions.................................................. 8
Customer help ..................................................................................9
4.1
General .................................................................................. 9
4.2
Submitting a question ................................................................ 9
4.3
Downloads ............................................................................ 10
Quick start guide ............................................................................. 11
5.1
Procedure ............................................................................. 11
5.2
To keep in mind ...................................................................... 11
Register the camera......................................................................... 12
6.1
General ................................................................................ 12
6.2
Procedure ............................................................................. 12
Camera parts .................................................................................. 17
7.1
View from the front .................................................................. 17
7.1.1 Figure ........................................................................ 17
7.1.2 Explanation................................................................. 17
7.2
View from the rear................................................................... 18
7.2.1 Figure ........................................................................ 18
7.2.2 Explanation................................................................. 18
7.3
Laser distance meter and laser pointer ........................................ 19
7.3.1 General...................................................................... 19
7.3.2 Laser transmitter and receiver ......................................... 19
7.3.3 Difference in position .................................................... 20
7.3.4 Laser warning label....................................................... 20
7.3.5 Laser rules and regulations ............................................ 20
Screen elements ............................................................................. 21
8.1
Figure .................................................................................. 21
8.2
Explanation ........................................................................... 21
8.3
Status icons........................................................................... 21
8.4
Swipe-down menu .................................................................. 22
8.5
Image overlay information ......................................................... 22
Navigating the menu system ............................................................. 24
9.1
General ................................................................................ 24
9.2
Navigating using the navigation pad ............................................ 24
10
Handling the camera ........................................................................ 25
10.1
Charging the battery ................................................................ 25
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10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
10.11
10.12
10.13
10.14
10.15
10.16
10.17
10.18
10.19
11
10.1.1 General...................................................................... 25
10.1.2 Using the USB battery charger to charge the battery ............ 25
10.1.3 Using the stand-alone battery charger to charge the
battery ....................................................................... 26
10.1.4 Charging the battery using a USB cable connected to a
computer.................................................................... 26
Removing the battery............................................................... 27
Turning on and turning off the camera.......................................... 27
Adjusting the infrared camera focus manually ............................... 28
10.4.1 Figure ........................................................................ 28
10.4.2 Procedure .................................................................. 28
Autofocusing the infrared camera ............................................... 28
10.5.1 General...................................................................... 28
10.5.2 Figure ........................................................................ 29
10.5.3 Procedure .................................................................. 29
Continuous autofocus .............................................................. 29
10.6.1 General...................................................................... 29
10.6.2 Procedure .................................................................. 30
Saving an image ..................................................................... 30
Operating the laser distance meter ............................................. 31
10.8.1 General...................................................................... 31
10.8.2 Figure ........................................................................ 31
10.8.3 Procedure .................................................................. 32
Measuring areas..................................................................... 32
10.9.1 General...................................................................... 32
10.9.2 Procedure .................................................................. 32
Connecting external devices and storage media ............................ 32
10.10.1 General...................................................................... 32
10.10.2 Figure ........................................................................ 33
10.10.3 Explanation................................................................. 33
Moving files to a computer ........................................................ 33
10.11.1 General...................................................................... 33
10.11.2 Procedure .................................................................. 34
Assigning functions to the programmable button ............................ 34
10.12.1 General...................................................................... 34
10.12.2 Procedure .................................................................. 35
Using the camera lamp as a flash ............................................... 36
10.13.1 General...................................................................... 36
10.13.2 Procedure .................................................................. 36
Hand strap ............................................................................ 36
10.14.1 General...................................................................... 36
10.14.2 Mounting the hand strap ................................................ 37
Lanyard strap......................................................................... 39
10.15.1 General...................................................................... 39
10.15.2 Mounting the lanyard strap ............................................. 39
Wrist strap............................................................................. 40
10.16.1 General...................................................................... 40
10.16.2 Mounting the wrist strap................................................. 41
Front protection ...................................................................... 41
Changing camera lenses .......................................................... 42
Calibrating the compass ........................................................... 45
10.19.1 Procedure .................................................................. 45
Saving and working with images ....................................................... 46
11.1
About image files .................................................................... 46
11.1.1 General...................................................................... 46
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11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6
11.7
11.8
11.1.2 File-naming convention ................................................. 46
11.1.3 Storage capacity .......................................................... 46
Saving an image ..................................................................... 46
11.2.1 General...................................................................... 46
11.2.2 Procedure .................................................................. 47
Previewing an image ............................................................... 47
11.3.1 General...................................................................... 47
11.3.2 Procedure .................................................................. 47
Opening a saved image............................................................ 48
11.4.1 General...................................................................... 48
11.4.2 Procedure .................................................................. 48
Editing a saved image.............................................................. 48
11.5.1 General...................................................................... 48
11.5.2 Procedure .................................................................. 48
11.5.3 Related topics ............................................................. 49
Zooming an image .................................................................. 49
11.6.1 General...................................................................... 49
11.6.2 Procedure .................................................................. 49
Deleting images ..................................................................... 50
Resetting the image counter...................................................... 50
11.8.1 General...................................................................... 50
11.8.2 Procedure .................................................................. 50
12
Working with the image archive......................................................... 51
12.1
General ................................................................................ 51
12.2
Opening image and video files ................................................... 51
12.3
Creating a new folder............................................................... 51
12.4
Renaming a folder................................................................... 52
12.5
Changing the active folder ........................................................ 52
12.5.1 General...................................................................... 52
12.5.2 Procedure .................................................................. 52
12.6
Moving files between folders ..................................................... 52
12.7
Deleting a folder ..................................................................... 53
12.8
Deleting an image or video file ................................................... 53
12.8.1 General...................................................................... 53
12.8.2 Procedure .................................................................. 53
12.9
Deleting multiple files............................................................... 53
12.9.1 General...................................................................... 53
12.9.2 Procedure .................................................................. 53
12.10 Deleting all files ...................................................................... 54
12.10.1 General...................................................................... 54
12.10.2 Procedure .................................................................. 54
13
Achieving a good image ................................................................... 55
13.1
General ................................................................................ 55
13.2
Adjusting the infrared camera focus ............................................ 55
13.2.1 Manual focus............................................................... 55
13.2.2 Autofocus ................................................................... 55
13.2.3 Continuous autofocus ................................................... 55
13.3
Adjusting the infrared image ...................................................... 55
13.3.1 General...................................................................... 55
13.3.2 Example 1 .................................................................. 56
13.3.3 Example 2 .................................................................. 56
13.3.4 Manual adjustment in Level, Span mode ........................... 57
13.3.5 Manual adjustment in Level, Max, Min mode ...................... 57
13.4
Changing the temperature ranges .............................................. 57
13.4.1 General...................................................................... 57
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13.5
13.6
13.7
13.8
13.4.2 Procedure .................................................................. 57
Changing the color palettes....................................................... 58
13.5.1 General...................................................................... 58
13.5.2 Procedure .................................................................. 59
Changing the measurement parameters ...................................... 59
Performing a non-uniformity correction (NUC) ............................... 60
13.7.1 Performing an NUC manually .......................................... 60
Hiding all overlay .................................................................... 60
13.8.1 General...................................................................... 60
13.8.2 Procedure .................................................................. 61
14
Working with image modes............................................................... 62
14.1
General ................................................................................ 62
14.2
Image examples ..................................................................... 62
14.3
Selecting an image mode ......................................................... 63
15
Working with measurement tools ...................................................... 64
15.1
General ................................................................................ 64
15.2
Adding/removing measurement tools .......................................... 64
15.3
Editing user presets................................................................. 64
15.3.1 General...................................................................... 64
15.3.2 Procedure .................................................................. 64
15.4
Moving and resizing a measurement tool ..................................... 65
15.4.1 General...................................................................... 65
15.4.2 Moving a spot.............................................................. 65
15.4.3 Moving and resizing a box or circle tool ............................. 66
15.5
Changing the measurement parameters ...................................... 66
15.5.1 General...................................................................... 66
15.5.2 Types of parameters ..................................................... 66
15.5.3 Recommended values................................................... 67
15.5.4 Procedure .................................................................. 67
15.5.5 Related topics ............................................................. 68
15.6
Displaying values in the result table and displaying a graph .............. 68
15.6.1 General...................................................................... 68
15.6.2 Procedure .................................................................. 69
15.7
Creating and setting up a difference calculation ............................. 69
15.7.1 General...................................................................... 69
15.7.2 Procedure .................................................................. 70
15.8
Setting a measurement alarm .................................................... 70
15.8.1 General...................................................................... 70
15.8.2 Types of alarm ............................................................. 70
15.8.3 Alarm signals .............................................................. 70
15.8.4 Procedure .................................................................. 70
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Working with color alarms and isotherms........................................... 73
16.1
Color alarms .......................................................................... 73
16.1.1 General...................................................................... 73
16.1.2 Image examples .......................................................... 73
16.1.3 Setting up above, below, and interval alarms ...................... 74
16.1.4 Building isotherms ........................................................ 75
17
Annotating images .......................................................................... 76
17.1
General ................................................................................ 76
17.2
Adding a note ........................................................................ 76
17.2.1 General...................................................................... 76
17.2.2 Procedure .................................................................. 76
17.3
Adding a text comment table ..................................................... 76
17.3.1 General...................................................................... 76
17.3.2 Procedure .................................................................. 76
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17.4
17.5
17.3.3 Creating a text comment table template ............................ 77
Adding a voice annotation......................................................... 79
17.4.1 General...................................................................... 79
17.4.2 Procedure .................................................................. 79
Adding a sketch...................................................................... 79
17.5.1 General...................................................................... 79
17.5.2 Procedure .................................................................. 80
18
Programming the camera (time-lapse) ............................................... 81
18.1
General ................................................................................ 81
18.2
Procedure ............................................................................. 81
19
Recording video clips ...................................................................... 82
19.1
General ................................................................................ 82
19.2
Procedure ............................................................................. 82
19.3
Playing a saved video clip ......................................................... 82
20
Screening alarm .............................................................................. 83
20.1
General ................................................................................ 83
20.2
Procedure ............................................................................. 83
21
Pairing Bluetooth devices................................................................. 84
21.1
General ................................................................................ 84
21.2
Procedure ............................................................................. 84
22
Configuring Wi-Fi ............................................................................ 85
22.1
General ................................................................................ 85
22.2
Setting up a wireless access point (most common use) ................... 85
22.3
Connecting the camera to a WLAN (less common use) ................... 85
22.4
Radio regulations settings......................................................... 86
23
Fetching data from external FLIR meters ............................................ 87
23.1
General ................................................................................ 87
23.2
Technical support for external meters .......................................... 87
23.3
Procedure ............................................................................. 87
23.4
Typical moisture measurement and documentation
procedure ............................................................................. 88
23.4.1 General...................................................................... 88
23.4.2 Procedure .................................................................. 88
23.5
More information .................................................................... 88
24
Changing settings ........................................................................... 89
24.1
General ................................................................................ 89
24.1.1 Recording mode .......................................................... 89
24.1.2 Connection ................................................................. 89
24.1.3 Camera temperature range ............................................ 89
24.1.4 Save options & storage.................................................. 89
24.1.5 Device settings ............................................................ 90
25
Cleaning the camera ........................................................................ 93
25.1
Camera housing, cables, and other items..................................... 93
25.1.1 Liquids....................................................................... 93
25.1.2 Equipment .................................................................. 93
25.1.3 Procedure .................................................................. 93
25.2
Infrared lens .......................................................................... 93
25.2.1 Liquids....................................................................... 93
25.2.2 Equipment .................................................................. 93
25.2.3 Procedure .................................................................. 93
25.3
Infrared detector ..................................................................... 94
25.3.1 General...................................................................... 94
25.3.2 Procedure .................................................................. 94
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Technical data ................................................................................. 95
26.1
Online field-of-view calculator .................................................... 95
26.2
Note about technical data ......................................................... 95
26.3
Note about authoritative versions................................................ 95
26.4
FLIR E75 24° ......................................................................... 96
26.5
FLIR E75 42° ....................................................................... 101
26.6
FLIR E75 24° + 14° ............................................................... 106
26.7
FLIR E75 24° + 42° ............................................................... 111
26.8
FLIR E75 24° + 14° & 42° ....................................................... 116
26.9
FLIR E85 24° ....................................................................... 121
26.10 FLIR E85 42° ....................................................................... 126
26.11 FLIR E85 24° + 14° ............................................................... 131
26.12 FLIR E85 24° + 42° ............................................................... 136
26.13 FLIR E85 24° + 14° & 42° ....................................................... 141
26.14 FLIR E95 24° ....................................................................... 146
26.15 FLIR E95 42° ....................................................................... 151
26.16 FLIR E95 24° + 14° ............................................................... 156
26.17 FLIR E95 24° + 42° ............................................................... 161
26.18 FLIR E95 24° + 14° & 42° ....................................................... 166
27
Mechanical drawings ..................................................................... 171
28
Application examples..................................................................... 173
28.1
Moisture & water damage ....................................................... 173
28.1.1 General.................................................................... 173
28.1.2 Figure ...................................................................... 173
28.2
Faulty contact in socket .......................................................... 173
28.2.1 General.................................................................... 173
28.2.2 Figure ...................................................................... 173
28.3
Oxidized socket.................................................................... 174
28.3.1 General.................................................................... 174
28.3.2 Figure ...................................................................... 174
28.4
Insulation deficiencies............................................................ 175
28.4.1 General.................................................................... 175
28.4.2 Figure ...................................................................... 175
28.5
Draft .................................................................................. 175
28.5.1 General.................................................................... 175
28.5.2 Figure ...................................................................... 175
29
About FLIR Systems ...................................................................... 177
29.1
More than just an infrared camera ............................................ 178
29.2
Sharing our knowledge .......................................................... 178
29.3
Supporting our customers....................................................... 179
30
Definitions and laws ...................................................................... 180
31
Thermographic measurement techniques ........................................ 182
31.1
Introduction ........................................................................ 182
31.2
Emissivity............................................................................ 182
31.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample .................................. 182
31.3
Reflected apparent temperature............................................... 186
31.4
Distance ............................................................................. 186
31.5
Relative humidity .................................................................. 186
31.6
Other parameters.................................................................. 186
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About calibration........................................................................... 187
32.1
Introduction ......................................................................... 187
32.2
Definition—what is calibration? ................................................ 187
32.3
Camera calibration at FLIR Systems ......................................... 187
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32.4
32.5
32.6
32.7
The differences between a calibration performed by a user and
that performed directly at FLIR Systems.....................................
Calibration verification and adjustment ......................................
Non-uniformity correction........................................................
Thermal image adjustment (thermal tuning) ................................
188
188
189
189
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History of infrared technology......................................................... 190
34
Theory of thermography................................................................. 193
34.1
Introduction ......................................................................... 193
34.2
The electromagnetic spectrum................................................. 193
34.3
Blackbody radiation............................................................... 193
34.3.1 Planck’s law .............................................................. 194
34.3.2 Wien’s displacement law.............................................. 195
34.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law ............................................... 196
34.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters............................................... 197
34.4
Infrared semi-transparent materials........................................... 199
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The measurement formula.............................................................. 200
36
Emissivity tables ........................................................................... 204
36.1
References.......................................................................... 204
36.2
Tables ................................................................................ 204
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ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS LIMITATION SHALL
APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S.$250.00).
Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that such
activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding
this limitation.
SOFTWARE TRANSFER ALLOWED BUT WITH RESTRICTIONS. You may permanently transfer rights under this EULA only
as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, and only if
the recipient agrees to this EULA. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of the
SOFTWARE.
EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is
subject to U.S. export jurisdiction. You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as
well as end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.
S. and other governments. For additional information see http://
www.microsoft.com/exporting/.
1.9 EULA Terms
Qt4 Core and Qt4 GUI, Copyright ©2013 Nokia Corporation and FLIR Systems AB. This Qt library is a free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License as published
by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2.1 of the License, or (at your
option) any later version. This library is distributed in the hope that it will be
useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU Lesser General Public License, http://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl-2.1.
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html. The source code for the libraries Qt4 Core and Qt4 GUI may be requested from FLIR Systems AB.
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Safety information
WARNING
Applicability: Class B digital devices.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
Applicability: Digital devices subject to 15.19/RSS-210.
NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1.
2.
this device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
WARNING
Applicability: Digital devices subject to 15.21.
NOTICE: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by FLIR Systems
may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
WARNING
Applicability: Digital devices subject to 2.1091/2.1093/OET Bulletin 65.
Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information: The radiated output power of the device is below
the FCC/IC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner
that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
WARNING
Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
WARNING
Do not point the camera at the face of a person when the continuous autofocus function is on. The camera uses laser distance measurements (that are continuous) for the focus adjustments. The laser beam
can cause eye irritation.
WARNING
Do not point the camera at the face of a person when you use the autofocus function. You can set the
camera to use a laser distance measurement for the focus adjustment. The laser beam can cause eye
irritation.
WARNING
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not disassemble or do a modification to the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices which, if damage occurs, can cause the battery to become hot, or cause an explosion or an ignition.
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Safety information
WARNING
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
If there is a leak from the battery and you get the fluid in your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Flush well with
water and immediately get medical care. The battery fluid can cause injury to your eyes if you do not do
this.
WARNING
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not continue to charge the battery if it does not become charged in the specified charging time. If
you continue to charge the battery, it can become hot and cause an explosion or ignition. Injury to persons can occur.
WARNING
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Only use the correct equipment to remove the electrical power from the battery. If you do not use the
correct equipment, you can decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery. If you do not use
the correct equipment, an incorrect flow of current to the battery can occur. This can cause the battery
to become hot, or cause an explosion. Injury to persons can occur.
WARNING
Make sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and warning labels on containers before you use a liquid. The liquids can be dangerous. Injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Do not point the infrared camera (with or without the lens cover) at strong energy sources, for example,
devices that cause laser radiation, or the sun. This can have an unwanted effect on the accuracy of the
camera. It can also cause damage to the detector in the camera.
CAUTION
Do not use the camera in temperatures more than +50°C (+122°F), unless other information is specified
in the user documentation or technical data. High temperatures can cause damage to the camera.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not attach the batteries directly to a car’s cigarette lighter socket, unless FLIR Systems supplies a
specific adapter to connect the batteries to a cigarette lighter socket. Damage to the batteries can
occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with a metal
object (such as wire). Damage to the batteries can occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not get water or salt water on the battery, or permit the battery to become wet. Damage to the batteries can occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not make holes in the battery with objects. Damage to the battery can occur.
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CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not hit the battery with a hammer. Damage to the battery can occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not put your foot on the battery, hit it or cause shocks to it. Damage to the battery can occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not put the batteries in or near a fire, or into direct sunlight. When the battery becomes hot, the builtin safety equipment becomes energized and can stop the battery charging procedure. If the battery becomes hot, damage can occur to the safety equipment and this can cause more heat, damage or ignition of the battery.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not put the battery on a fire or increase the temperature of the battery with heat. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not put the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high-temperature locations. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not solder directly onto the battery. Damage to the battery can occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not use the battery if, when you use, charge, or put the battery in storage, there is an unusual smell
from the battery, the battery feels hot, changes color, changes shape, or is in an unusual condition.
Speak with your sales office if one or more of these problems occurs. Damage to the battery and injury
to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Only use a specified battery charger when you charge the battery. Damage to the battery can occur if
you do not do this.
CAUTION
Only use the camera with a battery that has the item part number T199424 on it (that FLIR Systems
supplies). If you do not obey this, damage to the equipment can occur and the protection that the equipment gives can become unsatisfactory.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
The temperature range through which you can charge the battery is ±0°C to +45°C (+32°F to +113°F),
except for the Korean market where the approved range is +10°C to + 45°C (+50°F to +113°F). If you
charge the battery at temperatures out of this range, it can cause the battery to become hot or to break.
It can also decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery.
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Safety information
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
When the battery is worn, apply insulation to the terminals with adhesive tape or equivalent materials
before you discard it. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur if you do not do this.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Remove any water or moisture on the battery before you install it. Damage to the battery can occur if
you do not do this.
CAUTION
Do not apply solvents or equivalent liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Be careful when you clean the infrared lens. The lens has an anti-reflective coating which is easily damaged. Damage to the infrared lens can occur.
CAUTION
Do not use too much force to clean the infrared lens. This can cause damage to the anti-reflective
coating.
Note The encapsulation rating is only applicable when all the openings on the camera
are sealed with their correct covers, hatches, or caps. This includes the compartments
for data storage, batteries, and connectors.
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Notice to user
3.1
User-to-user forums
Exchange ideas, problems, and infrared solutions with fellow thermographers around the
world in our user-to-user forums. To go to the forums, visit:
http://forum.infraredtraining.com/
3.2
Calibration
We recommend that you send in the camera for calibration once a year. Contact your local sales office for instructions on where to send the camera.
3.3
Accuracy
For very accurate results, we recommend that you wait 5 minutes after you have started
the camera before measuring a temperature.
3.4
Disposal of electronic waste
As with most electronic products, this equipment must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way, and in accordance with existing regulations for electronic waste.
Please contact your FLIR Systems representative for more details.
3.5
Training
To read about infrared training, visit:
• http://www.infraredtraining.com
• http://www.irtraining.com
• http://www.irtraining.eu
3.6
Documentation updates
Our manuals are updated several times per year, and we also issue product-critical notifications of changes on a regular basis.
To access the latest manuals, translations of manuals, and notifications, go to the Download tab at:
http://support.flir.com
It only takes a few minutes to register online. In the download area you will also find the
latest releases of manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our historical
and obsolete products.
3.7
Important note about this manual
FLIR Systems issues generic manuals that cover several cameras within a model line.
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Notice to user
This means that this manual may contain descriptions and explanations that do not apply
to your particular camera model.
3.8
Note about authoritative versions
The authoritative version of this publication is English. In the event of divergences due to
translation errors, the English text has precedence.
Any late changes are first implemented in English.
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Customer help
4.1
General
For customer help, visit:
http://support.flir.com
4.2
Submitting a question
To submit a question to the customer help team, you must be a registered user. It only
takes a few minutes to register online. If you only want to search the knowledgebase for
existing questions and answers, you do not need to be a registered user.
When you want to submit a question, make sure that you have the following information
to hand:
• The camera model
• The camera serial number
• The communication protocol, or method, between the camera and your device (for example, SD card reader, HDMI, Ethernet, USB, or FireWire)
• Device type (PC/Mac/iPhone/iPad/Android device, etc.)
• Version of any programs from FLIR Systems
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• Full name, publication number, and revision number of the manual
4.3
Downloads
On the customer help site you can also download the following, when applicable for the
product:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Firmware updates for your infrared camera.
Program updates for your PC/Mac software.
Freeware and evaluation versions of PC/Mac software.
User documentation for current, obsolete, and historical products.
Mechanical drawings (in *.dxf and *.pdf format).
Cad data models (in *.stp format).
Application stories.
Technical datasheets.
Product catalogs.
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Quick start guide
5.1
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Put a battery into the battery compartment.
Connect the USB battery charger to the USB connector at the top of the camera.
Charge the battery for 2 hours before starting the camera for the first time.
Insert a memory card into the card slot at the top of the camera.
Note Only use a memory card that has not previously been used in another type of
camera. The cameras may organize files differently on the memory card. There is
therefore a risk of losing data if the same memory card is used in different types of
cameras.
5. Push the on/off button
to turn on the camera.
6. Aim the camera toward the object of interest.
7. Adjust the infrared camera focus by rotating the focus ring.
Note It is very important to adjust the focus correctly. Incorrect focus adjustment affects how the image modes work. It also affects the temperature measurement.
8. Pull the trigger to save an image.
9. Download and install FLIR Tools/Tools+ or FLIR Report Studio on your computer.
10. Start FLIR Tools/Tools+ or FLIR Report Studio.
11. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable.
12. Import the images into FLIR Tools/Tools+ or FLIR Report Studio and create an inspection report.
13. Send the inspection report to your client.
5.2
To keep in mind
• Adjust the focus first. When the camera is out of focus, the measurement will be
wrong.
• By default, most cameras adapt the scale automatically. Use this mode first, but do
not hesitate to set the scale manually.
• A thermal camera has a resolution limit. This depends on the size of the detector, the
lens, and the distance to the target. Use the center of the spot tool as a guide to the
minimum possible object size, and get closer if necessary. Make sure to stay away
from dangerous areas and live electrical components.
• Be careful when holding the camera perpendicular to the target. Be observant of reflections, especially at low emissivities—you, the camera, or the surroundings may become the main source of reflection.
• Select a zone of high emissivity, e.g., an area with a matte surface, to perform a
measurement.
• Blank objects, i.e., those with low emissivities, may appear warm or cold in the camera, because they mainly reflect the environment.
• Avoid direct sunlight on the details that you are inspecting.
• Various types of faults, e.g., those in a building’s construction, may result in the same
type of thermal pattern.
• Correctly analyzing an infrared image requires professional knowledge about the
application.
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Register the camera
6.1
General
Register your camera to receive an extended warranty and other related benefits.
To register the camera, you must log in using a FLIR Customer Support account. If you
already have an existing FLIR Customer Support account, you can use the same login
credentials. To complete the registration, you must enter a four-digit verification code into
the camera.
6.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Use a computer or other device with internet access and go to the following website:
http://support.flir.com/camreg
This displays the following dialog:
2. To log in with your existing FLIR Customer Support account, do the following:
2.1.
2.2.
Enter your Username and Password.
Click Log In.
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3. To create a new FLIR Customer Support account, do the following:
3.1.
3.2.
Click Create a New Account.
Enter the required information and click Create Account.
4. On the camera, select
(Settings) Device settings > Camera information > Register camera. This displays the following dialog box:
Note The first time you start the camera, the registration dialog box is displayed as
a part of the setup of regional settings.
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5. Select Register and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box with the serial number of the camera.
6. On the computer, enter the serial number of the camera and click Validate.
7. When the serial number is validated, click Continue.
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8. Enter the required information and click Register Product.
9. When the registration is completed, the four-digit code is displayed.
Note
• The code is also sent by e-mail to the address registered with your FLIR Customer
Support account.
• The code is also displayed in your FLIR Customer Support portal under My Stuff >
Products.
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10. On the camera, do the following to enter the code:
• Push the navigation pad up/down to select a digit.
• Push the navigation pad left/right to navigate to the previous/next digit.
• When all digits have been entered, push the navigation pad right to select Submit.
Push the navigation pad to confirm.
11. The camera is now registered and your extended warranty is activated.
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Camera parts
7.1
View from the front
7.1.1 Figure
7.1.2 Explanation
1. Laser distance meter.
2. Infrared lens.
3. Focus ring.
4. Autofocus button.
5. Trigger.
6. Lamp for the digital camera (left and right sides).
7. Digital camera.
8. Attachment point for the hand strap bracket (left and right sides).
9. Tripod mount.
10. Attachment point for the hand strap, wrist strap, or lanyard strap (left and right sides).
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7.2
View from the rear
7.2.1 Figure
7.2.2 Explanation
1. Cover for the USB connector and memory card slot.
2. Microphone.
3. Speaker.
4. Touch-screen LCD.
5. Image archive button.
6. Programmable button.
7. Button to operate the laser.
8. Back button.
9. On/off button.
10. Navigation pad with center push.
11. Battery.
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7.3
Laser distance meter and laser pointer
7.3.1 General
The laser distance meter consists of a laser transmitter and a laser receiver. The laser
distance meter determines the distance to a target by measuring the time it takes for a laser pulse to reach the target and return to the laser receiver. This time is converted to a
distance, which is displayed on the screen.
The laser receiver also works as a laser pointer. When the laser distance meter is on,
you will see a laser dot approximately at the target.
WARNING
Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
Note
• The laser is enabled by a setting. Select
ser > Enable lamp & laser.
• The symbol
(Settings) > Device settings > Lamp & la-
is displayed on the screen when the laser is on.
• The camera can be configured to automatically measure the distance when an image
is saved. Select
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Measure distance. With
the Measure distance setting, the measurement parameter Object distance (see section 15.5 Changing the measurement parameters, page 66) is automatically updated
with the measured distance when an image is saved.
• If the target reflection is low or if the target is angled from the laser beam, there may
be no return signal, and the distance cannot be measured.
• The laser distance meter may not be enabled in all markets.
7.3.2 Laser transmitter and receiver
1. Laser transmitter.
2. Laser receiver.
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7.3.3 Difference in position
This figure shows the difference in position between the laser transmitter and the optical
center of the infrared lens.
7.3.4 Laser warning label
A laser warning label with the following information is attached to the camera:
7.3.5 Laser rules and regulations
Wavelength: 650 nm. Maximum output power: 1 mW.
This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant
to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
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Screen elements
8.1
Figure
8.2
Explanation
1. Result table.
2. Status icons.
3. Measurement tool (e.g., spotmeter).
4. Temperature scale.
5. Submenu.
6. Main menu.
7. Settings button.
8. Color button.
9. Measurement button.
10. Image mode button.
11. Measurement parameters button.
12. Temperature scale button.
Note
8.3
To display the menu system, tap the screen or push the navigation pad.
Status icons
Manual adjustment mode is enabled.
The camera lamp is turned on.
The camera is connected to a device using USB.
Wi-Fi connectivity indicator.
Bluetooth connectivity indicator.
A Bluetooth headset is connected.
The GPS indicator.
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White icon: GPS is enabled, with satellite
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External infrared window compensation is
enabled.
Compass indicator (part of the image overlay
information).
The laser is on.
8.4
Swipe-down menu
To open the swipe-down menu, place your finger at the top of the screen and swipe
down.
1. Battery status indicator.
2. Memory card storage status indicator.
3. Wi-Fi button: Touch to enable/disable Wi-Fi. See also section 22 Configuring Wi-Fi,
page 85.
Bluetooth button: Touch to enable/disable Bluetooth. See also section 21 Pairing
Bluetooth devices, page 84.
Lamp button: Touch to turn on/off the camera lamp.
Note
Before you can turn on the camera lamp, you need to enable the lamp. Select
(Settings) > Device settings > Lamp & laser > Enable lamp & laser or Enable
lamp & laser + Use lamp as flash.
Screen rotation button: Touch to enable/disable screen rotation.
4. Screen brightness slider: Used to control the brightness of the screen.
8.5
Image overlay information
The image information consists of items such as the date, emissivity, and atmospheric
temperature. All image information is saved in the image file and can be viewed in the image archive. You can also choose to display selected items as image overlay information.
All image overlay information displayed on the live image will also be displayed on saved
images. For more information, see sections section 24.1.5 Device settings, page 90 and
13.8 Hiding all overlay, page 60.
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Navigating the menu system
9.1
General
The figure above shows the two ways to navigate the menu system in the camera:
• Using your index finger or a stylus pen specially designed for capacitive touch usage
to navigate the menu system (left).
• Using the navigation pad to navigate the menu system (right) and the back button
You can also use a combination of the two.
In this manual, it is assumed that the navigation pad is used, but most tasks can also be
carried out using your index finger or a stylus pen.
9.2
Navigating using the navigation pad
You navigate the menu system by using the navigation pad and the back button:
• To display the menu system, push the center of the navigation pad.
• To navigate in menus, submenus, and dialog boxes, and to change values in dialog
boxes, push the navigation pad up/down or left/right.
• To confirm changes and settings in menus and dialog boxes, push the center of the
navigation pad.
• To leave dialog boxes and to go back in the menu system, push the back button
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Handling the camera
10.1 Charging the battery
10.1.1
General
Note
• Charge the battery for 2 hours before starting the camera for the first time.
• Select a mains socket that is near the equipment and easily accessible.
10.1.2
10.1.2.1
Using the USB battery charger to charge the battery
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Fold up the rubber cover at the top of the camera.
2. Connect the USB connector of the USB battery charger to the USB-C connector in
the connector bay.
3. Connect the USB battery charger to a mains socket.
4. To check the status of the battery charging, do one of the following:
• If the camera is turned on: Place your finger at the top of the screen and swipe
down. The battery status is displayed on the swipe-down menu.
• If the camera is turned off: The battery charging indicator is displayed on the
screen.
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5. It is good practice to disconnect the USB battery charger from the mains socket when
the battery is fully charged.
10.1.3
10.1.3.1
Using the stand-alone battery charger to charge the battery
Stand-alone battery charger LED indicator
Type of signal
Explanation
The white LED flashes.
The battery is being charged.
The white LED glows continuously.
The battery is fully charged.
10.1.3.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Put one or two batteries in the battery charger.
Connect the power supply cable plug to the connector on the battery charger.
Connect the power supply mains-electricity plug to a mains socket.
When the white LED on the battery charger glows continuously, the batteries are fully
charged.
5. It is good practice to disconnect the stand-alone battery charger from the mains
socket when the batteries are fully charged.
10.1.4
Charging the battery using a USB cable connected to a computer
Follow this procedure:
1. Fold up the rubber cover at the top of the camera.
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2. Connect a USB cable to the USB-C connector in the connector bay. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer.
Note
• To charge the camera, the computer must be turned on.
• Charging the camera using a USB cable connected to a computer takes considerably
longer than using the USB battery charger or the stand-alone battery charger.
10.2 Removing the battery
Follow this procedure:
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Remove the battery from the camera.
10.3 Turning on and turning off the camera
• To turn on the camera, push the on/off button
• To turn off the camera, push and hold the on/off button
second.
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Note
Do not remove the battery to turn off the camera.
10.4 Adjusting the infrared camera focus
manually
10.4.1
Figure
10.4.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Do one of the following:
• For far focus, rotate the focus ring clockwise (with the touch-screen LCD facing toward you).
• For near focus, rotate the focus ring counter-clockwise (with the touch-screen
LCD facing toward you).
Note Do not touch the lens surface when you adjust the infrared camera focus manually. If this happens, clean the lens according to the instructions in 25.2 Infrared lens,
page 93.
Note It is very important to adjust the focus correctly. Incorrect focus adjustment affects
how the image modes Thermal MSX, Thermal, and Picture-in-picture work. It also affects
the temperature measurement.
10.5 Autofocusing the infrared camera
10.5.1
General
When autofocusing, the infrared camera can use one of the following focus methods:
• Contrast: The focus is based on maximizing the image contrast.
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• Laser: The focus is based on a laser distance measurement. The laser is used when
the camera is autofocusing.
The focus method is configured by a setting. Select
Focus > Auto focus.
10.5.2
Figure
10.5.3
Procedure
(Settings) > Device settings >
WARNING
Do not point the camera at the face of a person when you use the autofocus function. You can set the
camera to use a laser distance measurement for the focus adjustment. The laser beam can cause eye
irritation.
Follow this procedure:
1. To autofocus the infrared camera, push the Autofocus button.
Note You can also assign the autofocus function to the programmable button
For more information, see section 10.12 Assigning functions to the programmable button,
page 34.
10.6 Continuous autofocus
10.6.1
General
The infrared camera can be set up to perform continuous autofocusing.
When the continuous autofocus function is enabled, the camera bases the focus adjustments on continuous laser distance measurements. The laser is continuously on.
WARNING
Do not point the camera at the face of a person when the continuous autofocus function is on. The camera uses laser distance measurements (that are continuous) for the focus adjustments. The laser beam
can cause eye irritation.
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Note
• Before you can enable continuous autofocus, you need to enable the laser and select
laser as focus method. See section 10.6.2 Procedure, page 30.
• When continuous autofocus is enabled, it is not possible to manually adjust the focus
by rotating the focus ring.
10.6.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Lamp & laser > Enable lamp &
laser.
4. Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Focus > Autofocus > Laser.
5. Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Focus > Continuous autofocus >
On.
10.7 Saving an image
Follow this procedure:
1. To save an image, pull the trigger.
Note Depending on the settings in
ing may happen:
(Settings) > Save options & storage, the follow-
• A preview image is displayed before the image is saved.
• An annotation tool or the annotation menu is displayed when the image has been
saved.
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10.8 Operating the laser distance meter
10.8.1
General
The laser distance meter consists of a laser transmitter and a laser receiver. The laser
distance meter determines the distance to a target by measuring the time it takes for a laser pulse to reach the target and return to the laser receiver. This time is converted to a
distance, which is displayed on the screen.
The laser receiver also works as a laser pointer. When the laser distance meter is on,
you will see a laser dot approximately at the target.
WARNING
Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
Note
• The laser is enabled by a setting. Select
ser > Enable lamp & laser.
• The symbol
(Settings) > Device settings > Lamp & la-
is displayed on the screen when the laser is on.
• The camera can be configured to automatically measure the distance when an image
is saved. Select
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Measure distance. With
the Measure distance setting, the measurement parameter Object distance (see section 15.5 Changing the measurement parameters, page 66) is automatically updated
with the measured distance when an image is saved.
• If the target reflection is low or if the target is angled from the laser beam, there may
be no return signal, and the distance cannot be measured.
• The laser distance meter may not be enabled in all markets.
10.8.2
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10.8.3
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To turn on the laser, push and hold the laser button
is displayed on the screen.
2. To turn off the laser, release the laser button
. The distance to the target
10.9 Measuring areas
10.9.1
General
The distance measured by the laser distance meter can be used as the basis for area
calculations. A typical application is to estimate the size of a damp stain on a wall.
To measure the area of a surface, you need to lay out a box or circle measurement tool
on the screen. The camera calculates the area of the surface enclosed by the box or
circle tool. The calculation is an estimate of the surface area, based on the measured
distance to the target.
When the laser distance meter is on, you will see a laser dot approximately at the target.
The laser distance meter measures the distance to that target. The camera assumes that
this distance is valid for the entire box or circle tool.
For successful area measurements, keep the following in mind:
•
•
•
•
Make sure that the box or circle tool is in the center of the image.
Adjust the size of the box or circle tool to the size of the target.
Hold the camera perpendicular to the target.
Avoid targets with many details at different distances from the camera.
10.9.2
Procedure
Note This procedure assumes that you have enabled the laser. Select
Device settings > Lamp & laser > Enable lamp & laser.
(Settings) >
Follow this procedure:
1. Add a box or circle measurement tool, see section 15.2 Adding/removing measurement tools, page 64.
2. Set the camera to measure and display the area of the box or circle, see section 15.6
Displaying values in the result table and displaying a graph, page 68.
3. Make sure that the box or circle tool is in the center of the image, see section 15.4
Moving and resizing a measurement tool, page 65.
4. Adjust the size of the box or circle tool to the size of the target, see section 15.4 Moving and resizing a measurement tool, page 65.
5. Hold the camera perpendicular to the target and push the laser button
6. The calculated area is displayed in the result table.
10.10 Connecting external devices and storage
media
10.10.1
General
You can connect the following external devices and media to the camera:
• An SD memory card.
• A computer to move image and video files to and from the camera, using a USB-C to
USB-A cable.
• A video monitor or projector, using a USB-C to HDMI cable.
• A USB battery charger.
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Note Only use a memory card that has not previously been used in another type of
camera. The cameras may organize files differently on the memory card. There is therefore a risk of losing data if the same memory card is used in different types of cameras.
10.10.2
Figure
10.10.3
Explanation
1. LED indicator showing that the memory card is busy.
Note
• Do not eject the memory card when this LED is flashing.
• Do not connect the camera to a computer when this LED is flashing.
2. SD memory card.
3. USB-C cable.
10.11 Moving files to a computer
10.11.1
General
When you save an image or video clip in the image archive of the camera, the file is
stored on the memory card.
You can connect the camera to a computer, using a USB-C to USB-A cable. Once connected, you can move the image and video files from the memory card to the computer.
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10.11.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Fold up the rubber cover at the top of the camera.
2. Connect a USB cable to the USB-C connector in the connector bay. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer.
3. Turn on the camera.
4. Do one of the following:
• Move the files to the computer using a drag-and-drop operation in Microsoft Windows Explorer.
Note Moving a file using a drag-and-drop operation does not delete the file in
the camera.
• Import the images into FLIR Tools/Tools+ or FLIR Report Studio.
10.12 Assigning functions to the
programmable button
10.12.1
General
You can assign different functions to the programmable button
. You can, for example, use the programmable button to easily switch between two settings you use often.
You can also choose to define two different setups for saving and previewing: the ordinary setup for the trigger (which is defined by the Save options and storage settings, see
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section 24.1.4 Save options & storage, page 89) and another setup for the programmable button.
Available options for the programmable button:
• No action: This is the default setting. Nothing will happen when you push the button.
• Switch between auto and manual: Switch between automatic or manual image adjustment mode. For more information, see section 13.3 Adjusting the infrared image,
page 55.
• Autofocus: Autofocus the infrared camera.
• Hide image overlay graphics: Switch between hide/show all overlay graphics and image overlay information. For more information, see section 13.8 Hiding all overlay,
page 60.
• Calibrate: Perform a manual NUC. For more information, see section 13.7 Performing
a non-uniformity correction (NUC), page 60.
• Auto-adjust the manual temperature scale: Perform an automatic adjustment of the
image while remaining in manual image adjustment mode.
• Switch Thermal <> Digital camera: Switch between the image modes Thermal and
Digital camera. For more information, see section 14 Working with image modes,
page 62.
• Switch Thermal <> Thermal MSX: Switch between the image modes Thermal and
Thermal MSX. For more information, see section 14 Working with image modes, page
62.
• Switch 1x zoom <> Max zoom: Switch between the digital zoom factor of 1× and maximum zoom.
• Switch camera flash On <> Off: Switch between the enabled/disabled camera flash
functions. For more information, see section 10.13 Using the camera lamp as a flash,
page 36.
Note The flash function will not be activated if the setting Lamp & laser is set to the
option Disable all. For more information, see section 24.1.5 Device settings, page 90.
• Switch single shot <> Video: Switch between the recording modes Single shot and
Video.
• Switch between two latest palettes: Switch between the two last-used color palettes.
For more information, see section 13.5 Changing the color palettes, page 58.
• Switch temperature range: Cycle through the camera temperature ranges. For more
information, see section 24.1.3 Camera temperature range, page 89.
• Switch screen rotation On <> Off: Switch between enabled/disabled screen rotation.
• Save: Save an image.
• Save + Prompt for note: Save an image and display the note annotation tool.
• Save + Prompt for table: Save an image and display the table annotation tool.
• Save + Prompt for voice annotation: Save an image and display the voice annotation
tool.
• Save + Prompt for sketch: Save an image and display the sketch annotation tool.
• Save + Select annotation from menu: Save an image and display the annotation tool
menu.
• Preview: Display a preview image.
• Preview + Prompt for note: Display a preview image and the note annotation tool.
• Preview + Prompt for table: Display a preview image and the table annotation tool.
• Preview + Prompt for voice annotation: Display a preview image and the voice annotation tool.
• Preview + Prompt for sketch: Display a preview image and the sketch annotation tool.
• Preview + Select annotation from menu: Display a preview image and the annotation
tool menu.
10.12.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push and hold the programmable button
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2. Push the navigation pad up/down to select one of the functions. Push the center of
the navigation pad to confirm.
10.13 Using the camera lamp as a flash
10.13.1
General
The camera lamp can be used as a flash for the digital camera. When the flash function
is enabled, the camera lamp will flash when an image is saved by pulling the trigger.
You can also turn on the camera lamp to use it as a flashlight.
10.13.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Lamp & laser.
4. Do one of the following:
• To enable the camera lamp function, select Enable lamp & laser and push the navigation pad. To turn on/off the camera lamp, use the swipe-down menu, see section 8.4 Swipe-down menu, page 22.
• To enable the flash function, select Enable lamp & laser + Use lamp as flash and
push the navigation pad.
• To disable the camera lamp and flash functions, select Disable all and push the
navigation pad.
Note
You can also assign the function Switch camera flash On <> Off to the program-
mable button
. For more information, see section 10.12 Assigning functions to the
programmable button, page 34.
10.14 Hand strap
10.14.1
General
The upper part of the hand strap is attached to the camera by a bracket. There is one
bracket for the left side and one for the right side of the camera.
The lower part of the hand strap is threaded through the attachment point at the base of
the camera.
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10.14.2
Mounting the hand strap
Follow this procedure:
1. Fit the upper part of the hand strap into the bracket.
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2. Fit the bracket in place on the camera and tighten the screw with the supplied Torx
key.
3. Thread the loose strap through the attachment point at the base of the camera. Secure the strap with the hook-and-loop fastener.
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10.15 Lanyard strap
10.15.1
General
10.15.2
Mounting the lanyard strap
Follow this procedure:
1. Remove the camera battery.
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2. Starting with the FLIR logo part, thread the lanyard strap through the attachment
point at the base of the camera.
3. Pull the entire lanyard strap through the attachment point until it stops.
10.16 Wrist strap
10.16.1
General
The wrist strap can also be used to attach a carabiner to the camera.
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10.16.2
Mounting the wrist strap
Follow this procedure:
1. Remove the camera battery.
2. Fold the wrist strap. Make sure that the part with the FLIR logo faces away from the
bend.
3. Thread the bent wrist strap through the attachment point at the base of the camera.
4. Pull the entire wrist strap through the attachment point until it stops.
10.17 Front protection
To protect the camera lens and the laser distance meter, you can attach the front protection by using the supplied fastening device.
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10.18 Changing camera lenses
Note Do not touch the lens surface when you change lenses. If this happens, clean the
lens according to the instructions in 25.2 Infrared lens, page 93.
Follow this procedure:
1. Take a firm grip around the blue ring of the lens. Rotate the blue ring 30° counterclockwise until it stops.
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2. Carefully pull out the lens.
3. The infrared detector is now fully exposed. Do not touch this surface. If you see dust
on the detector, follow the instructions in 25.3 Infrared detector, page 94.
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4. Make sure that the blue ring of the camera lens is fully in its open position.
• Correct: The blue tooth (1) is in its end position at the black stop pin (2).
• Wrong: You must rotate the blue ring until the blue tooth (1) reaches the black stop
pin (2).
5. Carefully push the lens into position.
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6. Rotate the blue ring of the lens 30° clockwise. The lens makes a click when it locks in
place.
7. Make sure that the two index marks are aligned, indicating that the lens is locked in
place.
10.19 Calibrating the compass
It is recommended that the compass is calibrated every time you move the camera to a
new location.
10.19.1
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Geolocation > Compass.
4. If the Compass check box is unchecked, push the navigation pad to enable the
compass.
5. Select Calibrate compass and push the navigation pad. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
Note
You must rotate the camera slowly.
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11.1 About image files
11.1.1
General
When you save an image, the camera saves an image file that includes all thermal and
visual information. This means that you can open an image file at a later time and, for example, select another image mode, apply color alarms, and add measurement tools.
The image *.jpg file is fully radiometric and saved lossless, which enables full post-processing in image analysis and reporting software from FLIR Systems. There is also a regular *.jpg component (lossy) for convenient viewing in non-FLIR Systems software (e.g.,
Microsoft Explorer).
Note
• The camera can also be configured to save an extra low-resolution visual image as a
separate file. Select
JPEG = On.
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Photo as separate
• When the Digital camera image mode is selected, a high-resolution digital image is
stored when an image is saved. However, no thermal information is stored. For more
information, see section 14 Working with image modes, page 62.
11.1.2
File-naming convention
The default naming convention for image files is FLIRxxxx.jpg, where xxxx is a unique
counter.
It is also possible to save images with a date prefix added to the filename. However,
these files may not automatically be detected by third-party applications. For more information, see the setting File naming format in section 24.1.4 Save options & storage,
page 89.
11.1.3
Storage capacity
When you save an image, the camera stores the image file on the memory card.
The size of an image file (with no annotations) is typically less than 1000 kB. Thus, the
capacity of a 4 GB memory card is approximately 4000 images.
Note Only use a memory card that has not previously been used in another type of
camera. The cameras may organize files differently on the memory card. There is therefore a risk of losing data if the same memory card is used in different types of cameras.
11.2 Saving an image
11.2.1
General
You can save images to the memory card.
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11.2.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To save an image, pull the trigger.
Note Depending on the settings in
ing may happen:
(Settings) > Save options & storage, the follow-
• A preview image is displayed before the image is saved.
• An annotation tool or the annotation menu is displayed when the image has been
saved.
11.3 Previewing an image
11.3.1
General
You can preview an image before you save it. This enables you to see if the image contains the information you want before you save it. You can also adjust and edit the image.
Note
The camera must be configured to display a preview image before saving. Select
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Preview image before saving = On.
11.3.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To preview an image, pull the trigger. This displays the preview.
2. Manual image adjustment mode is now active, and the status icon
is displayed.
For image adjustment instructions, see section 13.3 Adjusting the infrared image,
page 55.
3. To edit the image, push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu. For editing
instructions, see section 11.5 Editing a saved image, page 48.
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4. Do one of the following:
• To save the image, pull the trigger.
• To exit preview mode without saving, push the back button
11.4 Opening a saved image
11.4.1
General
When you save an image, the image file is stored on the memory card. To display the image again, open it from the image archive (Gallery).
11.4.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
. This displays the Gallery with one or more
folders.
2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. Select the image you want to view and push the navigation pad.
4. Do one or more of the following:
• To view the previous/next image, push the navigation pad left/right.
• To display a toolbar at the top of the screen, push the navigation pad. Do one or
more of the following:
◦ To switch between an infrared image and a visual image, select the
and push the navigation pad.
icon
◦ To edit the image, delete the image, display information, or add annotations, select the
icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a menu to the right.
• To return to the folder overview, push the back button
11.5 Editing a saved image
11.5.1
General
You can edit a saved image. You can also edit an image in preview mode.
11.5.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Push the image archive button
. This displays the Gallery .
Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
Select the image you want to edit and push the navigation pad.
Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.
5. On the top toolbar, select the
6. On the right toolbar, select the
image in edit mode.
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation pad. This opens the
7. Manual image adjustment mode is now active, and the status icon
is displayed.
For image adjustment instructions, see section 13.3 Adjusting the infrared image,
page 55.
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8. Push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu.
• Select
(Cancel) to exit edit mode.
• Select
(Measurement parameters) to change the global parameters.
• Select
(Image mode) to change the image mode.
• Select
(Measurement) to add a measurement tool.
• Select
(Color) to change the color palette or set a color alarm.
• Select
(Save) to save and exit edit mode.
11.5.3
•
•
•
•
•
Related topics
13.6 Changing the measurement parameters, page 59.
14 Working with image modes, page 62.
15 Working with measurement tools, page 64.
13.5 Changing the color palettes, page 58.
16 Working with color alarms and isotherms, page 73.
11.6 Zooming an image
11.6.1
General
You can zoom an image by using the camera’s digital zoom function. You can do this on
both live images and saved images.
The digital zoom factor is displayed at the top of the screen.
11.6.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To digitally zoom an image, do the following:
• Zoom in: Touch the screen with two fingers and spread the fingers apart.
• Zoom out: Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch the fingers together.
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11.7 Deleting images
You can delete image files from the memory card. For more information, see sections
12.8 Deleting an image or video file, page 53, 12.9 Deleting multiple files, page 53, and
12.10 Deleting all files, page 54.
11.8 Resetting the image counter
11.8.1
General
You can reset the numbering of the image filenames.
Note To prevent image files being overwritten, the new counter value will be based on
the highest existing filename number in the image archive.
11.8.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Reset options > Reset image
counter....
4. Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.
5. To reset the counter, select Reset and push the navigation pad.
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12.1 General
When you save an image or video clip, the camera stores the image/video file in the image archive on the memory card. You can open an image in the image archive and, for
example, select another image mode, apply color alarms, and add measurement tools.
You can also open and play saved video clips.
In the camera, the image archive is called Gallery. The Gallery can include one or several
folders. New images and video clips will be saved to the active folder, at the top of the
Gallery. You can create new folders, rename a folder, change the active folder, move files
between the folders, and delete folders.
12.2 Opening image and video files
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
. This displays the Gallery with one or more
folders.
2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. Select the image or video clip you want to view and push the navigation pad.
4. To view the previous/next image or video clip, push the navigation pad left/right.
5. To return to the folder overview, push the back button
6. To return to the Gallery, push the back button
again.
12.3 Creating a new folder
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
. This displays the Gallery .
2. On the top toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
3. A soft keyboard is displayed, where you can enter the name of the folder by touching
the screen.
4. When completed, touch Done on the soft keyboard.
5. The new folder automatically becomes the active folder and appears at the top of the
Gallery.
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12.4 Renaming a folder
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
. This displays the Gallery .
2. On the top toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
3. Select the folder to rename and push the navigation pad.
4. On the right toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
5. A soft keyboard is displayed, where you can enter the new name of the folder by
touching the screen.
6. When completed, touch Done on the soft keyboard.
12.5 Changing the active folder
12.5.1
General
New images and video clips are saved to the active folder.
12.5.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
. This displays the Gallery .
2. On the top toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
3. Select the folder that new images and video clips should be saved to and push the
navigation pad. This marks the selected folder with a tick.
4. On the right toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
5. The selected folder is moved to the top of the Gallery.
12.6 Moving files between folders
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
. This displays the Gallery .
2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. On the top toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
4. Use the navigation pad to select the image and video items you want to move. You
can also select the items by touching the screen. Selected items are marked with a
tick.
5. On the right toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
6. Select the destination folder for the selected items and push the navigation pad.
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12.7 Deleting a folder
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
. This displays the Gallery .
2. On the top toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
3. Select the folder to delete and push the navigation pad.
4. On the right toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a
dialog box.
5. To delete the folder, select Delete and push the navigation pad.
12.8 Deleting an image or video file
12.8.1
General
You can delete an image or video file from the image archive.
Note When deleting an image file, both images in the image file (thermal and visual)
will be deleted.
12.8.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Push the image archive button
. This displays the Gallery .
Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
Select the image or video clip you want to delete and push the navigation pad.
Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.
5. On the top toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a
6. On the right toolbar, select the
dialog box.
7. To delete the image, select Delete and push the navigation pad.
12.9 Deleting multiple files
12.9.1
General
You can delete multiple image and video files from the image archive.
12.9.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the image archive button
. This displays the Gallery .
2. Select a folder and push the navigation pad.
3. On the top toolbar, select the
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4. Use the navigation pad to select the image and video items you want to delete. You
can also select the items by touching the screen. Selected items are marked with a
tick.
5. On the right toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a
dialog box.
6. To delete the selected items, select Delete and push the navigation pad.
12.10 Deleting all files
12.10.1
General
You can delete all image and video files from the memory card.
12.10.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Select
(Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.
Use the navigation pad to select Save options & storage > Delete all saved files... .
Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.
To permanently delete all saved files, select Delete and push the navigation pad.
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13.1 General
A good image depends on several different functions and settings, although some functions and settings affect the image more than others.
These are the functions and settings that you need to experiment with:
•
•
•
•
•
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Adjusting the infrared camera focus.
Adjusting the infrared image (automatically or manually).
Selecting a suitable temperature range.
Selecting a suitable color palette.
Changing the measurement parameters.
Performing a non-uniformity correction (NUC).
The following sections explain how to work with these functions and settings.
In some situations, you may also want to hide the overlay graphics for a better view.
13.2 Adjusting the infrared camera focus
It is very important to adjust the focus correctly. Incorrect focus adjustment affects how
the image modes work. It also affects the temperature measurement.
13.2.1
Manual focus
You can adjust the focus manually by rotating the focus ring. For more information, see
section 10.4 Adjusting the infrared camera focus manually, page 28.
13.2.2
Autofocus
You can autofocus the infrared camera by pushing the Autofocus button. For more information, see section 10.5 Autofocusing the infrared camera, page 28.
WARNING
Do not point the camera at the face of a person when you use the autofocus function. You can set the
camera to use a laser distance measurement for the focus adjustment. The laser beam can cause eye
irritation.
Note You can also assign the autofocus function to the programmable button
For more information, see section 10.12 Assigning functions to the programmable button,
page 34.
13.2.3
Continuous autofocus
The infrared camera can be set up to perform continuous autofocusing. For more information, see section 10.6 Continuous autofocus, page 29.
WARNING
Do not point the camera at the face of a person when the continuous autofocus function is on. The camera uses laser distance measurements (that are continuous) for the focus adjustments. The laser beam
can cause eye irritation.
13.3 Adjusting the infrared image
13.3.1
General
An infrared image can be adjusted automatically or manually.
In automatic mode, the camera continuously adjusts the level and span for the best image presentation. The colors are distributed based on the thermal content of the image
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(histogram color distribution). The temperature scale to the right of the screen shows the
upper and lower temperatures of the current span.
In manual mode, you can adjust the temperature scale to values close to the temperature
of a specific object in the image. This will make it possible to detect anomalies and smaller temperature differences in the part of the image of interest. In manual mode, the colors are distributed evenly from the lowest to the highest temperature (linear color
distribution). This is indicated by lines on the temperature scale.
There are two different settings for the manual adjustment mode:
• Level, Span: With this setting, you can manually adjust the level and span.
• Level, Max, Min: With this setting, you can manually adjust the level. You can also
change the upper and lower temperatures individually.
Select the type of manual image adjustment mode under
tings > User interface options > Manual adjustment mode.
(Settings) > Device set-
When manual image adjustment mode is active, the status icon
• In live mode, select
(Temperature scale) and then
enter automatic or manual image adjustment mode.
is displayed.
(Auto) or
(Manual) to
• In preview/edit mode, manual image adjustment mode is active.
Note You can also assign image adjustment functions to the programmable button. For
more information, see section 10.12 Assigning functions to the programmable button,
page 34.
• Switch between auto and manual: Allows you to switch between the automatic and
manual image adjustment modes.
• Auto adjust the manual temperature scale: Allows you to perform an automatic adjustment of the image while remaining in manual image adjustment mode.
13.3.2
Example 1
Here are two infrared images of a building. In the left image, which is auto-adjusted, the
large temperature span between the clear sky and the heated building makes a correct
analysis difficult. You can analyze the building in more detail if you change the temperature scale to values close to the temperature of the building.
Automatic
13.3.3
Manual
Example 2
Here are two infrared images of an isolator in a power line. To make it easier to analyze
the temperature variations in the isolator, the temperature scale in the right image has
been changed to values close to the temperature of the isolator.
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Automatic
13.3.4
Manual
Manual adjustment in Level, Span mode
Note This procedure assumes that you have configured the camera for manual image
adjustments in Level, Span mode. Select Settings > Device settings > User interface options > Manual adjustment mode = Level, Span.
Follow this procedure:
1. In live mode, push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Temperature scale) and push the navigation pad. This displays a
submenu.
(Manual) and push the navigation pad.
3. Select
4. Push the navigation pad up/down to increase/decrease the level.
5. Push the navigation pad left/right to increase/decrease the span.
13.3.5
Manual adjustment in Level, Max, Min mode
Note This procedure assumes that you have configured the camera for manual image
adjustments in Level, Max, Min mode. Select Settings > Device settings > User interface
options > Manual adjustment mode = Level, Max, Min.
Follow this procedure:
1. In live mode, push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Temperature scale) and push the navigation pad. This displays a
submenu.
3. Select
(Manual) and push the navigation pad.
4. To simultaneously change the temperature scale minimum and maximum limits, push
the navigation pad up/down.
5. To change the minimum limit or the maximum limit, do the following:
• Push the navigation pad left/right to select (highlight) the maximum or minimum
temperature.
• Push the navigation pad up/down to change the value of the highlighted
temperature.
13.4 Changing the temperature ranges
13.4.1
General
You should always change the temperature range to suit the expected temperature of the
object you are inspecting.
13.4.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
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2. Select
(Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.
3. Select Camera temperature range and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.
4. Select the appropriate temperature range and push the navigation pad.
Note
You can also assign the function Switch temperature range to the programmable
button
. For more information, see section 10.12 Assigning functions to the programmable button, page 34.
13.5 Changing the color palettes
13.5.1
General
You can change the color palette that the camera uses to display different temperatures.
A different palette can make it easier to analyze an image.
Iron
Arctic
Rainbow
Rainbow high contrast
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White hot
Black hot
Lava
13.5.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Color) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select a different palette.
4. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
13.6 Changing the measurement parameters
For accurate measurements, it is important to set the measurement parameters:
•
•
•
•
•
•
External IR window compensation.
Object distance.
Atmospheric temperature.
Relative humidity.
Reflected temperature.
Emissivity.
You can set the measurement parameters globally. You can also change the Emissivity,
Reflected temperature, and Object distance parameters locally for a measurement tool.
For more information, see section 15.5 Changing the measurement parameters, page 66.
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13.7 Performing a non-uniformity correction
(NUC)
When the thermal camera displays Calibrating... it is performing what in thermography is
called a ”non-uniformity correction” (NUC). An NUC is an image correction carried out by
the camera software to compensate for different sensitivities of detector elements and
other optical and geometrical disturbances1. For more information, see section 32 About
calibration, page 187.
An NUC is performed automatically, for example at start-up, when changing a measurement range, or when the environment temperature changes.
You can also perform an NUC manually. This is useful when you have to perform a critical
measurement with as little image disturbance as possible. You may, for example, want to
perform a manual calibration just before you start recording a video sequence.
13.7.1
13.7.1.1
Performing an NUC manually
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To perform a manual NUC, push and hold down the image archive button
for more than 2 seconds.
Note You can also assign the function Calibrate to the programmable button
For more information, see section 10.12 Assigning functions to the programmable button,
page 34.
13.8 Hiding all overlay
13.8.1
General
The camera overlay consists of overlay graphics and image overlay information. The
overlay graphics include items such as measurement tool symbols, result tables, and
status icons. The image overlay information, which you activate on the Settings menu,
provides additional information such as the date, emissivity, and atmospheric temperature. For more information, see section 8.5 Image overlay information, page 22.
You can choose to hide all camera overlay by pressing the programmable button
Image with camera overlay and image overlay
information.
Image with all overlay hidden.
1. Definition from the European standard EN 16714-3:2016, Non-destructive Testing—Thermographic Testing—
Part 3: Terms and Definitions.
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13.8.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push and hold the programmable button
. This displays the Programmable button menu.
2. Push the navigation pad up/down to select the function Hide image overlay graphics .
3. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
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14.1 General
The camera can capture both thermal and visual images at the same time. By your
choice of image mode, you select which type of image to display on the screen.
The camera supports the following image modes:
• Thermal: A fully infrared image is displayed.
• Thermal MSX (Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging): The camera displays an infrared image where the edges of the objects are enhanced with visual image details.
• Picture in picture: An infrared image frame is displayed on top of the visual image.
• Digital camera: The visual image captured by the digital camera is displayed.
Note
• For the Thermal MSX, Thermal, and Picture in picture image modes, all thermal and
visual information is stored when an image is saved. This means that you can edit the
image later, in the image archive, or in FLIR Tools/Tools+ or FLIR Report Studio, and
select any of the image modes.
• For the Digital camera image mode, a digital image with full resolution (5 MP) is stored
when an image is saved. However, no thermal information is stored.
• The Thermal MSX, Thermal, and Picture in picture image modes only work correctly
for calibrated lenses. The lens that ships with the camera is factory calibrated. To calibrate a new lens, you must send the camera and the lens to your local service
department.
14.2 Image examples
This table explains the different types of image modes.
Image mode
Image
Thermal
Thermal MSX
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Image mode
Image
Picture in picture
Digital camera
14.3 Selecting an image mode
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Image mode) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
•
(Thermal MSX).
•
(Thermal).
•
(Picture in picture).
•
(Digital camera).
Note If the *.csq video format is selected (Settings > Save options & storage > Video compression ) and the recording mode Video is selected (Settings > Recording
mode), it will only be possible to select the image mode Thermal.
4. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
5. If Picture in picture mode is selected, you can at this point move and resize the infrared image frame using the touch screen.
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15.1 General
To measure a temperature, you can use one or more measurement tools, e.g., a spotmeter or a box.
15.2 Adding/removing measurement tools
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Measurement) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
• Select
(No measurements) to remove all tools.
• Select
(Center spot) to add a center spot.
• Select
(Hot spot) to add a hot spot detection within a box area.
• Select
(Cold spot) to add a cold spot detection within a box area.
• Select
models.)
(User preset 1) to add user preset 1. (Not available in all camera
• Select
models.)
(User preset 2) to add user preset 2. (Not available in all camera
4. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
15.3 Editing user presets
15.3.1
General
A user preset is a measurement tool, or a group of measurement tools, with predefined
characteristics.
15.3.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
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2. Select
(Measurement) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select
(User preset 1) or
(User preset 2).
4. Push and hold the center of the navigation pad. This displays the Edit preset menu.
5. Select
(Add measurement) and push the navigation pad. This displays a
submenu.
6. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
• Select
(Add spot) to add a spot.
• Select
(Add box) to add a box.
• Select
(Add circle) to add a circle.
• Select
(Add delta) to set up a differential calculation.
7. Push the navigation pad. This displays the measurement tool on the screen.
8. Push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu, where you can select one or
more of the following actions (depending on the type of tool):
•
•
•
•
•
Remove the tool.
Resize, move, center, and rotate the tool.
Set alarms.
Display maximum, minimum, average, and area values.
Set local parameters.
• When completed, select
(Done) and push the navigation pad.
9. When all measurement tools have been added, select
(Save as preset).
10. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
15.4 Moving and resizing a measurement tool
15.4.1
General
You can move and resize a measurement tool.
15.4.2
Note
Moving a spot
You can also move the spot by touching the screen.
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with one or more handles.
2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
3. To move the spot, do the following:
3.1.
Select
3.2.
Push the navigation pad up/down and left/right to move the spot.
(Move spot) and push the navigation pad.
4. To center the spot, select
Center spot and push the navigation pad.
5. When completed, push the navigation pad and select
(Done).
6. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
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15.4.3
Note
Moving and resizing a box or circle tool
You can also move and resize the measurement tool by touching the screen.
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with one or more handles.
2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
3. Select
(Move/resize) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
4. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
• Select
(Resize) to change the size of the tool.
• Select
(Move) to move the tool.
• Select
(Center box/circle) to center the box or circle tool.
5. Push the navigation pad up/down and left/right to resize or move the tool.
6. When completed, push the navigation pad and select
(Done).
7. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
15.5 Changing the measurement parameters
15.5.1
General
For accurate measurements, it is important to set the measurement parameters.
Note During normal operation there is typically no need to change the default measurement parameters, see section 15.5.3 Recommended values, page 67.
15.5.2
Types of parameters
The camera can use these measurement parameters:
• External IR window compensation, i.e., the temperature of any protective windows,
external lenses (e.g., the close-up lens), etc., that are set up between the camera and
the object of interest. If no protective window, protective shield, or external lens is
used, this value is irrelevant and should be left inactive.
• Object distance, i.e., the distance between the camera and the object of interest.
Note The camera can be configured to automatically measure the distance when
an image is saved. With this setting, the Object distance parameter is automatically
updated with the measured distance when an image is saved. For more information,
see section 7.3 Laser distance meter and laser pointer, page 19.
• Atmospheric temperature, i.e., the temperature of the air between the camera and the
object of interest.
• Relative humidity, i.e., the relative humidity of the air between the camera and the object of interest.
• Reflected temperature, which is used when compensating for the radiation from the
surroundings reflected by the object into the camera. This property of the object is
called “reflectivity.”
• Emissivity, i.e., how much radiation an object emits, compared with the radiation of a
theoretical reference object at the same temperature (called a “blackbody”). The
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opposite of emissivity is reflectivity. The emissivity determines how much of the radiation originates from the object as opposed to being reflected by it.
Note
There is an Emissivity mode setting, which you can use to enter the emissivity
by material instead of by value. Select
(Settings) > Device settings > User interface options > Emissivity mode > Select from materials table.
Emissivity is the most important measurement parameter to set correctly. If the Emissivity
is set to a low value, the Reflected temperature also becomes important. The parameters
Object distance, Atmospheric temperature, and Relative humidity are relevant for longer
distances. The External IR window compensation must be activated if a protective window or external lens is used.
15.5.3
Recommended values
If you are unsure about the values, the following are recommended:
Object distance
1.0 m (3.3 ft.)
Atmospheric temperature
20°C (69°F)
Relative humidity
50%
Reflected temperature
20°C (69°F)
Emissivity
0.95
15.5.4
Procedure
You can set the measurement parameters globally. You can also change the Emissivity,
Reflected temperature, and Object distance parameters locally for a measurement tool.
Local parameters are normally only effective for a fixed setup, where each measurement
tool is set for a specific object of interest. For a general handheld application, the global
parameters are usually sufficient.
Note Emissivity and Reflected temperature are the two most important measurement
parameters to set correctly in the camera.
15.5.4.1
Setting global parameters
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Measurement parameters) and push the navigation pad. This displays a
submenu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select one or more of the global measurement parameters:
•
(External IR window compensation).
•
(Object distance).
•
(Atmospheric temperature).
•
(Relative humidity).
•
(Reflected temperature).
•
(Emissivity).
4. Push the navigation pad to display a dialog box.
5. Use the navigation pad to change the parameter.
6. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
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15.5.4.2
Changing local parameters
You can change the local parameters for a measurement tool.
A P next to the measurement tool on the screen indicates that local parameters have
been activated for the tool.
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with one or more handles.
2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
3. Select
(Use local parameters).
4. Push the navigation pad.
(icon with unfilled indicator) is displayed.
5. Push the navigation pad to activate the use of local parameters.
(icon with filled
indicator) is displayed together with a submenu.
6. Use the navigation pad to select one or more of the local measurement parameters.
7. Push the navigation pad to display a dialog box.
8. Use the navigation pad to change the parameter.
9. Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.
10. When completed, push the navigation pad and select
(Done).
11. Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.
15.5.5
Related topics
For in-depth information about parameters, and how to correctly set the emissivity and
reflected apparent temperature, see section 31 Thermographic measurement techniques, page 182.
15.6 Displaying values in the result table and
displaying a graph
15.6.1
General
For the box and circle tools, you can set the camera to display the maximum, minimum,
average, and area values in the result table.
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15.6.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with one or more handles.
2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select (depending on the tool)
Avg) or (Graph/Max/Min/Avg).
4. Push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
5. Use the navigation pad to select one or more of the following:
• Select
(Max) to display the maximum value.
• Select
(Min) to display the minimum value.
• Select
(Avg) to display the average value.
, or
(Max/Min/
or
(Area) to display the area of an object
• Select (depending on the tool)
within the measurement tool. For more information, see section 10.9 Measuring
areas, page 32.
• Select
(Max & min markers) to display the maximum and minimum markers
(the hot/cold spots).
6. Push the navigation pad to toggle the function between inactive and active:
• When the icon with the unfilled indicator
• When the icon with the filled indicator
is displayed, the function is inactive.
is displayed, the function is active.
7. When completed, push the navigation pad down to close the submenu.
8. Select
(Done) and push the navigation pad.
15.7 Creating and setting up a difference
calculation
15.7.1
General
A difference calculation gives the difference between the values of two known measurement results.
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15.7.2
Procedure
Note
• You can set up a difference calculation when defining user presets, or when editing an
image in the archive.
• This procedure assumes that you have previously laid out at least one measurement
tool on the screen.
15.7.2.1
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To set up a difference calculation, do the following:
• If you are defining user presets, select
(Add measurement) and then select
(Add delta).
• If you are editing an image in the archive, select
lect
(Measurement) and then se-
(Add delta).
2. Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box where you can select the measurement tools that you want to use in the difference calculation. You can also select a
fixed-temperature reference.
3. Push the navigation pad. The result of the difference calculation is now displayed on
the screen.
15.8 Setting a measurement alarm
15.8.1
General
You can make the camera trigger an alarm when certain measurement conditions are
met.
15.8.2
Types of alarm
You can choose between the following alarm types:
• Above: Triggers an alarm when the temperature is above the preset alarm
temperature.
• Below: Triggers an alarm when the temperature is below the preset alarm
temperature.
15.8.3
Alarm signals
When an alarm is set, the symbol
is displayed in the result table.
When an alarm is triggered, the value in the result table is displayed in red (above alarm)
or blue (below alarm) and the symbol
(above alarm) or
(below alarm) is blinking.
You can also set an audible alarm (there will be a “beep” when the alarm is triggered).
15.8.4
Procedure
There are different procedures for setting up an alarm for a spot, for a box or circle, and
for a difference calculation.
15.8.4.1
Setting up an alarm for a spot
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the spot, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with a
frame.
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2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
3. Select
(Set alarm on spot) and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog
box.
4. In the dialog box, you can define the settings for the alarm.
• Alarm condition: The condition that triggers the alarm. Applicable values are
Above, Below, or Off.
• Alarm limit: The temperature value that will be the critical condition when an alarm
is triggered or not.
• Alarm sound: Applicable values are Beep or No sound.
5. Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.
15.8.4.2
Setting up an alarm for a box or circle
Note This procedure assumes that you have previously set the camera to display at
least one value (maximum, minimum, or average) in the result table. For more information, see section 15.6 Displaying values in the result table and displaying a graph, page
68.
Follow this procedure:
1. To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with one or more handles.
2. Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.
3. Select
(Set alarm) and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.
4. In the dialog box, you can define the settings for the alarm.
• Alarm condition: The condition that triggers the alarm. Applicable values are
Above, Below, or Off.
• Select measurement: Applicable settings are the values you have previously defined (Max, Min, and/or Avg).
• Alarm limit: The temperature value that will be the critical condition when an alarm
is triggered or not.
• Alarm sound: Applicable values are Beep or No sound.
5. Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.
15.8.4.3
Setting up an alarm for a difference calculation
Note
• You can set up an alarm for a difference calculation when defining user presets, or
when editing an image in the archive.
• This procedure assumes that you have previously set up a difference calculation.
Follow this procedure:
1. To set up an alarm for a difference calculation, do the following:
• If you are defining user presets, select
(Add measurement).
• If you are editing an image in the archive, select
(Measurement).
(Select) and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.
2. Select
3. Select Delta and push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu.
4. Select
box.
(Set alarm on delta) and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog
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5. In the dialog box, you can define the settings for the alarm.
• Alarm condition: The condition that triggers the alarm. Applicable values are
Above, Below, or Off.
• Alarm limit: The temperature value that will be the critical condition when an alarm
is triggered or not.
• Alarm sound: Applicable values are Beep or No sound.
6. Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.
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isotherms
16.1 Color alarms
16.1.1
General
By using color alarms (isotherms), anomalies can easily be discovered in an infrared image. The isotherm command applies a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature
above, below, or between the set temperature levels. The camera also features isotherm
types that are specific to the building trade: condensation and insulation alarms.
You can make the camera trigger the following types of color alarms:
• Above alarm: This will apply a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature above
the specified temperature level.
• Below alarm: This will apply a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature below
the specified temperature level.
• Interval alarm: This will apply a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature between two specified temperature levels.
• Condensation alarm: Triggers when the camera detects a surface where the relative
humidity exceeds a preset value.
• Insulation alarm: Triggers when there is an insulation deficiency in a wall.
16.1.2
Image examples
This table explains the different color alarms (isotherms).
Color alarm
Image
Above alarm
Below alarm
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Color alarm
Image
Interval alarm
Condensation alarm
Insulation alarm
16.1.3
Setting up above, below, and interval alarms
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Color) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
•
(Above alarm).
•
(Below alarm).
•
(Interval alarm).
4. Push the navigation pad. The threshold temperature is displayed at the top of the
screen.
5. To change the threshold temperature, do the following:
• For the Interval alarm, push the navigation pad left/right to select the low/high-temperature value.
• Push the navigation pad up/down to change the threshold temperature.
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16.1.4
Note
Building isotherms
The Condensation and Insulation alarms are not supported by all camera models.
16.1.4.1
About the Condensation alarm
To detect areas with potential moisture problems, you can use the Condensation alarm.
You can set the relative humidity above which the isotherm will colorize the image.
16.1.4.2
About the Insulation alarm
The Insulation alarm can detect areas where there may be an insulation deficiency in the
building. It will trigger when the insulation level (which is called the thermal index in the
camera) falls below a preset value of the energy leakage through a wall.
Different building codes recommend different values for the insulation level, but typical
values are 60–80% for new buildings. Refer to your national building code for
recommendations.
16.1.4.3
Setting up condensation and insulation alarms
Follow this procedure:
1. Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Select
(Color) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.
3. Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:
•
(Condensation alarm).
•
(Insulation alarm).
4. Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box where you can define the settings
for the alarm.
For the Condensation alarm, the following parameters can be set:
• Atmospheric temperature: The current atmospheric temperature.
• Relative humidity: The current relative humidity.
• Relative humidity limit: The relative humidity level at which you want the alarm to
be triggered. A relative humidity of 100% means that water vapor condenses from
the air as liquid water (= dewpoint). A relative humidity of about 70% or above can
cause mold.
For the Insulation alarm, the following parameters can be set:
• Indoor temperature: The current indoor temperature.
• Outdoor temperature: The current outdoor temperature.
• Thermal index: The insulation level (an integer between 0 and 100).
5. Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.
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Annotating images
17.1 General
You can save additional information with an infrared image by using annotations. Annotations make reporting and post-processing more efficient by providing essential information about the image, e.g., conditions and information about where an image is taken.
Annotations are added to the image file, and can be viewed and edited in the image archive, and also when moving files from the camera to reporting software on the computer.
• You can set the camera to display annotation tools before an image is saved. Select
(Settings) > Save options & storage > Add annotation after saving.
• You can also add annotations to a saved image in the image archive.
Note This section describes the procedures for adding annotations to a saved image
in the image archive. Adding annotations when saving an image works in a similar way.
17.2 Adding a note
17.2.1
General
You can add a text note to the image file. Using this feature, you can annotate images by
entering free-form text.
17.2.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Open the image in the image archive.
2. Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.
3. On the top toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
4. On the right toolbar, select the
icon and push the navigation pad.
5. A soft keyboard is displayed, where you can enter text by touching the screen.
6. When completed, touch Done on the soft keyboard.
17.3 Adding a text comment table
17.3.1
General
You can save a table with textual information to the image file. This feature is a very efficient way of recording information when you are inspecting a large number of similar objects. The idea behind using a table with textual information is to avoid filling out forms or
inspection protocols manually.
The camera ships with an example text comment table template. You can also create
your own templates. For more information, see section 17.3.3 Creating a text comment
table template, page 77.
17.3.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Open the image in the image archive.
2. Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.
3. On the top toolbar, select the
4. On the right toolbar, select the
table.
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5. (Optional step.) On the top toolbar, do one of the following:
• To clear the content of the current table, select the
tion pad.
• To select another table template, select the
icon and push the naviga-
icon and push the navigation pad.
6. For each row in the table, do the following:
• Push the navigation pad. This displays the predefined values.
• Push the navigation pad up/down to select a predefined value. Push the navigation pad to confirm.
• Instead of selecting a predefined value, you can select the keyboard
enter other text by touching the screen.
icon and
Note Text entered by the keyboard will be saved to the text comment table template. Next time you add a text comment table annotation, the entered text will be
displayed as a predefined value.
7. When completed, select Save & Exit at the bottom of the table. Push the navigation
pad to confirm.
17.3.3
Creating a text comment table template
17.3.3.1
General
You can create a text comment table template in different ways:
• Using FLIR Tools/Tools+, see section 17.3.3.2 Creating a table template using FLIR
Tools/Tools+, page 77.
• Manually creating a text comment file (*.tcf), see section 17.3.3.3 Manually creating a
table template, page 78.
17.3.3.2
17.3.3.2.1
Creating a table template using FLIR Tools/Tools+
General
In FLIR Tools/Tools+, you can create text annotation templates on the Templates tab.
These templates can either be transferred to the camera or used as a template during
post-analysis in the program.
17.3.3.2.2
Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Click the Templates tab.
Click the Add new text annotations template toolbar button.
Create a name for the template.
Enter the desired fields and values. See the image below for examples.
5. Save the template.
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6. Do one of the following:
• To use the template in the camera, connect a camera to FLIR Tools/Tools+ and
transfer the template to the camera.
• To use the template during post-analysis in FLIR Tools/Tools+, double-click an image, and then click Import from template under Text annotations in the right pane.
17.3.3.3
17.3.3.3.1
Manually creating a table template
General
A text comment file (*.tcf) is an annotation format that is proprietary to FLIR Systems. It
defines a table structure that can be used to add text table annotations to FLIR images.
You can create text comment files (*.tcf files) and use these files as table templates in
the camera.
The camera ships with an example text comment table file: example_text_comment.tcf.
The file is stored on the memory card in the subfolder \TextTableTemplates. You can
make a copy of the example file and modify it using a text editor such as Microsoft
Notepad.
When creating or modifying a text comment file, keep the following rules in mind:
1. Lines starting with “#” are regarded as comments and will be ignored.
2. Lines that start with “<” and end with “>” are labels and will appear on the left-hand
side of the table.
3. Non-empty lines under a label line are regarded as values and will be displayed as
options to the label above.
4. When you save the file, select UTF-8 encoding. With UTF-8 encoding, the file will
support all languages currently supported by the camera.
5. The template will be updated by the camera if you add or remove values in the text table annotations dialog in the camera. This enables you to modify its content while
you are working with the camera.
6. The camera will find all text table template files if:
• They are placed on the memory card in the subfolder \TextTableTemplates.
• They have an ASCII filename and the file extension .tcf. (ASCII characters include
a–z, A–Z, 0–9, and basic punctuation, and spaces can be used. The file can contain non-ASCII text, but the filename must be ASCII.)
17.3.3.3.2
Example mark-up structure
The file format for the text comment table template is *.tcf. This code sample is an example mark-up structure of such a file, and shows how the mark-up appears in a text editor
such as Notepad.

Company A
Company B

Substation A