Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology H2TP23 Handheld thermography camera User Manual
Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. Handheld thermography camera Users Manual
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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC compliance: 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.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation
EU Conformity Statement
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This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked
with "CE" and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European
standards listed under the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the RoHS Directive
2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper
recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of
equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For
more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the
product documentation for specific battery information. The battery is
marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium
(Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to
your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info.
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) standards requirements.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radioexempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry
Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its
gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not
more than that necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé
pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage
radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son
gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas
l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
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Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid
danger or property loss.
The precaution measure is divided into Warnings and Cautions:
Warnings: Neglecting any of the warnings may cause serious injury or death.
Cautions: Neglecting any of the cautions may cause injury or equipment damage.
Warnings
The device should be used in compliance with local laws and electrical safety
regulations. Refer to the appropriate documentation for detailed information.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacture, the protection
provide by the equipment may be impaired.
The device should be used in the environment within temperature range from -20 °C
to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F), and humidity ≤90%
The input voltage should conform to IEC60825-1 standard: SELV (Safety Extra Low
Voltage) and the Limited Power Source (Input 12 VDC, 1.5A, output 5 VDC, 2A).
Refer to the appropriate documentation for detailed information.
Make sure the plug is properly connected to the power socket.
If smoke, odor, or noise arises from the device, immediately turn off the power,
unplug the power cable, and contact the service center.
The installer and user are responsible for password and security configuration and its
settings.
Cautions
Do not drop the device or subject it to physical shock.
Wipe the device gently with a clean cloth and a small quantity of ethanol, if
necessary.
Do not aim the lens at the sun or any other bright light.
When any laser equipment is in use, make sure that the device lens is not exposed to
the laser beam, or it may burn out.
Warnings Follow these
safeguards to prevent serious
injury or death.
Cautions Follow these
precautions to prevent potential
injury or material damage.
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Do not expose the device to high electromagnetic radiation or extremely hot, cold,
dusty, or damp environments.
Place the device in a dry and well-ventilated environment.
Keep non-waterproof devices away from liquids.
Keep the device in original or similar packaging while transporting it.
A few device components (e.g., electrolytic capacitor) require regular replacement.
The average lifespan varies, so periodic checking is recommended. Contact your dealer
for details.
Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in explosion hazard. Replace
with the same or equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries in conformance with
the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. The battery type is
E097-13-1S1P26650.
Never attempt to disassemble the device.
Safety Instruction
CAUTION: THE PRODUCT IS BUILT IN A REPLACEABLE BATTERY. RISK OF
EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF
USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Laser Light Supplement Warning
Warning: The laser radiation emitted from the device
can cause eye injuries, burning of skin or inflammable
substances. Before enabling the Light Supplement
function, make sure no human or inflammable
substances are in front of the laser lens.
Manufacture address :
No.555 Qianmo Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou 310052, China
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Table of Contents
About This Manual .................................................................................... 1
Overview of Contents .......................................................................................... 1
1 Overview ........................................................................................... 2
1.1 Box Content .............................................................................................. 2
1.2 Product Introduction .................................................................................. 3
1.3 Functions .................................................................................................. 3
2 Appearance ....................................................................................... 5
2.1 Dimensions ............................................................................................... 5
2.2 Components .............................................................................................. 6
3 Basic Functions ................................................................................. 7
3.1 Charging the Device ................................................................................... 7
3.1.1 Charging via the charging base ............................................................. 7
3.1.2 Charging via the USB interface ............................................................. 9
3.2 Power On and Off .................................................................................... 10
3.3 Interface Description ................................................................................. 11
3.4 Focus Lens .............................................................................................. 12
3.5 File Exporting ......................................................................................... 13
3.6 Upgrade .................................................................................................. 14
3.7 Operation ................................................................................................ 14
4 Main Configurations ....................................................................... 16
4.1 Temperature Measurement ........................................................................ 16
4.1.1 Thermometry Settings ........................................................................ 16
4.1.2 Thermometry Rule Configuration........................................................ 18
4.2 Network Configuration ............................................................................. 20
4.2.1 Wi-Fi Settings ................................................................................... 20
4.2.2 WLAN Hot Spot Settings ................................................................... 21
4.2.3 Bluetooth settings .............................................................................. 22
4.3 Storage Settings ....................................................................................... 22
4.3.1 Recording Settings ............................................................................ 23
4.3.2 Capturing Settings ............................................................................. 24
4.3.3 View recorded files ............................................................................ 25
4.4 Image Configuration ................................................................................ 25
4.4.1 Temperature Difference/Range............................................................ 25
4.4.2 Palettes Settings ................................................................................ 27
4.4.3 Thermal/Optical Configuration ........................................................... 28
4.5 Alarm Configuration ................................................................................ 28
4.6 Other Configurations ................................................................................ 30
4.6.1 Digital Zoom .................................................................................... 30
4.6.2 LED Light Supplement ...................................................................... 30
4.6.3 Laser Settings ................................................................................... 30
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4.6.4 Client Software ................................................................................. 30
5 System Settings ............................................................................... 32
5.1 Unit Settings ........................................................................................... 32
5.2 Display Settings....................................................................................... 32
5.3 Auto Power-off Duration Settings .............................................................. 33
5.4 Device Initialization ................................................................................. 33
5.5 Device Information .................................................................................. 33
6 Appendix ........................................................................................ 34
6.1 Common Material Emissivity Reference .................................................... 34
6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ........................................................... 35
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About This Manual
This document introduces the way to perform and maintain the Handheld
Thermography Camera.
It covers what is Handheld Thermography Camera, how to set up alarm and rules for
Handheld Thermography Camera, concrete functions and descriptions of the camera. It
shows you how to record and capture with the camera, and export the files. It also advices
basic handling methods of frequently happened errors.
Overview of Contents
This document contains the following chapters, and appendixes:
Chapter 1 Overview introduces the handheld Thermography camera, including
the box content, product introduction, and major functions.
Chapter 2 Appearance shows the dimensions of the camera and explains the
functions of all components.
Chapter 3 Basic Functions describes how to charge, power on and off the camera,
focus the thermal lens, and export file. It also tells the lens assembling procedure
and how to operate it with touch-screen and by buttons.
Chapter 4 Main Configurations shows you the way to measure temperature and
set temperature alarms. Besides, it describes how to record videos and capture
snapshots. You can do Wi-Fi settings, palettes selection, temperature section
settings, digital zoom, LED light control, and remote control via client software
according to this chapter.
Chapter 5 System Settings indicates the unit settings, display settings, and device
initialization, etc.
Chapter 6 Appendix lists the emissivity value of common materials for reference
and the frequently asked questions.
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1 Overview
1.1 Box Content
See the table below for the box content.
Handheld Thermography Camera (×1)
Charging Base (×1)
Box (×1)
power Adapter (x1)
USB Cable (×1)
Battery (x1)
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DISK
User Manual (×1)
Disk (×1)
Note: The Handheld Thermography Camera includes one lens cover, one battery
and one SD card.
1.2 Product Introduction
The handheld Thermography camera is a camera with both optical
images and thermal images. It can do thermometry, video recording,
snapshot capturing, alarm, and it can connect to Wi-Fi, Hotspot and
Bluetooth. The built-in high-sensitivity IR detector and
high-performance sensor detects the variation of temperature and
measure the real-time temperature.
The Picture-in-picture technique of the Thermography camera and the
fusion of optical view and thermal view, enhances the details of the
images display. It supports multiple palettes and alarm types. When the
detected temperature in the scene does not match with the alarm rules,
the device alarms by color of the palette mode automatically. It helps the
users to find the risky part and lower your property loss. The device
supports Wi-Fi connection, live viewing, recording, and capturing, etc.
The handheld Thermography camera is easy to use, and adopts
ergonomic design. It is widely applied to substations, electricity
prevention detection of companies, abnormal circuit temperature
detection in industry field, and reconnaissance survey of construction
field.
1.3 Functions
Thermometry
Device detects the real-time temperature, and display it on the screen.
Thermometry Range: -20 °C to 550 °C (-4 °F to 1022 °F)
Thermometry Accuracy: Max (±2 °C, ±2%)
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Storage
Device is equipped with memory module to store recorded videos,
captured snapshots, and important data.
Fusion
Device can display fusion of thermal view and optical view.
Palette and Alarm
Device supports multiple palettes, and you can set the palette mode
according to the alarm function
Wi-Fi Function
Device can be connected to Wi-Fi. You can connect the device via Wi-Fi
hot spot, and you can view live view, capture, and recording, etc.
Digital Zoom
Device supports 1×, 2× and 4× digital zoom.
LED Light:
LED light supplement makes the device a torch in required scenarios.
Laser Light Supplement:
Long-distance laser light supplement.
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2 Appearance
2.1 Dimensions
244mm (9.6'')
100mm (3.94'')
104mm (4.1'')
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2.2 Components
Touch Screen
LED Indicator Audio
Loudspeaker
ON/OFF
Laser
Lens Sheet
Back
Navigation
USB
Interface
SD Slot
LED Light
Supplement
Lens Cover
Laser
Optical Lens
Battery
Focus Knob
Thermal
Lens
Tripod
Interface
Trigger
Laser Button
Hold the Laser button to turn on laser, and
release the button to turn off laser.
Navigation Button
Menu Button:
- Press the ▽, △, ▷, and ◁ button to select
parameters.
- Press the OK button to confirm.
Non-Menu Button:
- Press the △ button to turn on/off the LED
light supplement.
- Hold the ▽ button to digital zoom.
Lens Sheet Button
Cover the lens to perform the correction.
Back Button
Exit the menu or return to previous menu.
Focus Knob
Adjust lens focal length, refer to 3.4 Focus Lens
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Trigger
Pull the trigger to record videos or capture
snapshots.
USB Cover
Connect the camera to your PC via USB cable
to export files.
Warning:
The laser radiation emitted from the device can cause eye injuries, burning of
skin or inflammable substances. Before enabling the Light Supplement function,
make sure no human or inflammable substances are in front of the laser lens.
3 Basic Functions
3.1 Charging the Device
3.1.1 Charging via the charging base
Note: Please charge the camera with the USB cable and power adapter
supplied by the manufacturer (or according to the input voltage from the
specifications).
Battery
Steps:
1. Hold the camera, and press both battery lock catches of the
Thermography camera, see figure below.
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Battery Lock Catch Handheld Camera
Battery Base
2. Hold the lock catches, and draw the battery base to take out the battery,
see figure below.
3. Insert the battery into the charging base, see figure below.
You can see the charging status via the pilot lamp on the charging base.
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Charging
Base
Battery
Side View
Front View
4. When the battery is fully charged, draw the battery from the charging
base.
5. Align the ribbed piece on battery with the notch of the camera, and
insert the battery into the camera, see figure below.
Ribbed Piece
3.1.2 Charging via the USB interface
Note: Please make sure the battery is installed before charging.
Steps:
1. Open the top cover of the camera.
2. Connect the USB interface and the power adaptor with USB cable.
USB Interface
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3.2 Power On and Off
Power On
Remove the lens cover, and hold the button for over three seconds
to turn on the device. You can observe the target when the interface of
the camera is stable.
Power Off
When the monocular is turned on, hold the button for three seconds
to power off the device.
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3.3 Interface Description
In the observation interface, tap the screen or press OK button to show
the menu bar, see figure below.
Min. Temperature
Display
Max.
Temperature
Display
Center
Temperature
Display
Status Icons
Real-time
Temperature
Color-Temperature
Scale
Menu Icons
For the descriptions of the menu buttons, see the table below.
Settings
In the Local Settings ( ) interface, you
can set basic parameters, including
thermometry units and range, fuse settings.
File
You can view the capture snapshots or
videos stored in File.
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Thermal/Optical
In the Thermal/Optical Settings ( )
interface, you can set the display to
thermal/optical/PIP/combined (fuse) modes.
Thermometry
In the Thermometry Rule Configuration
( ) mode, you can measure the real-time
temperature by rules.
Palettes
You can set the palettes of the display and
the device displays accordingly.
Contrast
You can adjust the contrast of display
manually or automatically.
For the descriptions of the status icons, see the table below.
USB
This icon shows whether the device is connected to
PC via USB interface.
Wi-Fi
This icon shows whether the device is connected to
Wi-Fi or not.
Hot Spot
This icon show whether the device hot spot is
enabled or not.
SD Card
This icons shows that the device memory card has
short free space.
Battery
This icon shows the battery status of the device.
Unit
This icon shows which unit the device is using
now: ° C, ° F, or Kelvin.
3.4 Focus Lens
Before you start:
Adjust the lens focal length properly before you set any other
configurations, or it may affect the image display and temperature
accuracy.
Steps:
1. Power on the handheld Thermography camera.
2. Aim the camera lens to the appropriate scene.
3. Adjust the focus knob clockwise or anticlockwise, see figure below.
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FAR NEAR
Do NOT touch the lens to avoid affecting the display effect.
3.5 File Exporting
Purpose:
Connect the handheld Thermography camera to your PC with USB cable,
you can export the recorded videos and captured snapshots.
Steps:
1. Open the USB cover.
2. Connect the camera to your PC with USB cable and open the
detected disk.
3. Enter USB > picture and USB > record to view the videos and
snapshots.
- Select and copy the videos to PC and play the file with the
player.
- Select and copy the snapshots to PC and view the files.
4. Disconnect the device from your PC.
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Note: For the first time connection, the driver will be installed
automatically.
3.6 Upgrade
Steps:
1. Connect the thermography camera to your PC with USB cable and
open the detected disk.
2. Copy the upgrade file and paste it to the root directory of the
device.
3. Disconnect the device from your PC.
4. Reboot the device and then it will upgrade automatically. The
upgrading process will be displayed in the main interface.
Note: After the upgrading, the device automatically reboot. You can
view the current version in Local Settings ( )> Device
Information.
3.7 Operation
The camera supports both touch-screen control and button control.
Touch-screen control
Tap on the screen to set parameters and configurations.
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Button control
Press the navigation buttons to set parameters and configurations.
- Press the △, ▽, ▷, and ◁ button to move the cursor
up/down/left/right.
- Press the OK button to confirm.
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4 Main Configurations
4.1 Temperature Measurement
Before you start:
Go to Settings > Device Settings > Unit Settings to set the temperature
unit as K/°C/°F. Refer to 5.1 Unit Settings for details.
Purpose:
The thermometry (temperature measurement) function provides the
real-time temperature of the scene and display it on the left of your
screen. The thermometry function is turned on by default.
4.1.1 Thermometry Settings
Purpose:
The thermometry parameters affect the accuracy of temperature
measurement.
Steps:
1. Select the Local Settings ( ) from the main menu.
2. In the Local Settings interface, select Thermometry
Settings.
1) Set the Thermometry Range, Emissivity, Distance,
Background Temperature, Reflection Temperature,
Humidity, and Temperature Bias.
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Thermometry Range:
Select the thermometry range.
Emissivity:
Set the emissivity of your target as the effectiveness in
emitting energy as thermal radiation.
Note: Refer to the 6.1 Common Material Emissivity
Reference for Emissivity values.
Distance (m/feet):
The straight-line distance between the target and the
device.
Background Temperature:
The average temperature of the environment.
Reflection Temperature:
If any object (not the target) of high temperature is in the
scene, and the target emissivity is low, set the reflection
temperature as the high temperature to correct the
thermometry effect.
Humidity:
Set the relative humidity of current environment.
Temperature Bias:
The device may have slight deviation of temperature
measuring, you can set the Temperature Bias to correct
it.
3. Return to previous menu to save the settings.
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4.1.2 Thermometry Rule Configuration
Purpose:
The thermometry parameters affect the accuracy of temperature
measurement.
Steps:
1. Select the Thermometry Rule Configuration ( ) from the
main menu.
2. Set the point/line/frame rules, see figure below.
For Point Rule:
You can set Center Point Thermometry, High-Temperature Point,
Low-Temperature Point, and Custom Point Thermometry.
Center Point Thermometry
System detects the temperature of the center.
Step:
Tap and the temperature (center of view) displays Cen:
XX.
High-Temperature Point
System locates the point of the highest temperature.
Step:
Tap and the temperature (Highest temperature of view)
displays Max: XX.
Low-Temperature Point
System locates the point of the lowest temperature. Step:
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Tap and the temperature (Lowest temperature of view)
displays Min: XX.
Custom Point Thermometry
System detects the temperature of a custom point.
Steps:
1) Choose on the interface.
2) Press OK button.
3) Move the point with the navigation buttons or tap on
the touch-screen to select a point.
4) Press OK button to confirm. The temperature of
custom point (e.g. P1) displays P1: XX.
5) Repeat step 1 to 3 to set other custom points.
Note: At most ten custom points supported.
For Frame Rule:
Steps:
1) Choose on the interface.
2) Press OK button to generate a default frame.
3) Press the △, ▽, ▷, and ◁ button to move the frame
up/down/left/right.
4) Press to enlarge the frame, and press to
contract the frame. Or you can drag the corner of the
frame on touch-screen to enlarge or contract the
frame.
5) Press OK button to confirm. The Max. Temperature,
Low Temperature, and Average Temperature of frame
(e.g. S1) displays S1 Max: XX Min: XX Avg:
XX.
6) Repeat step 1) to 5) to set other frames.
Note: At most three frames supported.
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For Line Rule:
Steps:
1) Choose on the interface.
2) Press OK button to generate a default line.
3) Press the △, ▽, ▷, and ◁ button to move the line
up/down/left/right.
4) Drag points of the line on the touch-screen to extend
or shorten the line.
5) Press OK button to confirm. The Max. Temperature,
Low Temperature, and Average Temperature of line
(e.g. L1) displays L1 Max: XX Min: XX Avg:
XX. The real-time temperature trend chart will
display.
Note: Only one line supported.
Delete Rules:
Step:
Tap and press OK to clear all temperature rules.
Or tap and choose the single rule you want to delete to
delete it.
4.2 Network Configuration
The handheld Thermography camera supports both Wi-Fi connection
and WLAN hot spot.
4.2.1 Wi-Fi Settings
Purpose:
Connect the camera to Wi-Fi network, and you can control the
camera via mobile client, etc.
Steps:
1. Select the Local Settings ( ) from the main menu.
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2. Go to Local Settings > Device Settings > Wi-Fi Settings.
3. Tap on Connect to Wi-Fi to enable Wi-Fi, and the
searched Wi-Fi will be listed below.
4. Select your Wi-Fi and enter password to show the keypad
interface.
Note: Do NOT tap enter or space, or the password may
be incorrect.
5. Tap Close to hide the keypad.
6. Tap OK to confirm.
4.2.2 WLAN Hot Spot Settings
Purpose:
Set the handheld Thermography camera as a Wi-Fi AP, and
connect your phone to the Wi-Fi. You can set the parameters of
the camera via client software.
Steps:
1. Select the Local Settings ( ) from the main menu.
2. Go to Local Settings > Device Settings > Wi-Fi Hotspot
Settings.
3. Tap on Hot Spot to enable the WLAN hot spot
function.
4. Tap Set Hot Spot to set the WLAN hot spot. The hot spot
name and password display automatically.
5. Edit the hot spot name and password, show the keypad
interface.
Note: Do NOT tap enter or space, and at least 8
characters, or the password may be incorrect.
6. Tap Close to hide the keypad.
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Result:
Connect your phone to the Wi-Fi. Refer to 4.6.4 Client Software.
4.2.3 Bluetooth settings
Purpose:
After pairing the handheld camera with bluetooth headsets
successfully, you can record and hear the sound contained in the
videos or images via bluetooth headsets
Steps:
1. Select the Local Settings ( ) from the main menu.
2. Go to Local Settings > Device Settings > Bluetooth.
3. Tap on Bluetooth to enable the bluetooth function.
The handheld camera will search the nearby enabled
bluetooth headsets and pair them automatically.
Note: You can also press or OK button to quit the
pairing.
4. After pairing you can record and hear the sound via the
headsets while recording and playing the video or image.
4.3 Storage Settings
Insert memory card into the camera, and you can record videos, capture
snapshots, and mark and save important data.
Notes:
• Thermography camera does not support capturing or recording
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when the menu is shown.
• When the Thermography camera is connected to your PC, it
does not support capturing or recording.
• Go to Local Settings > Device Settings > Filename Header,
you can set the filename header for capturing or recording to
distinguish the files recorded in a specify scene.
4.3.1 Recording Settings
Steps:
1. Select the Local Settings ( ) from the main menu.
2. Go to Local Settings > Camera Settings > Trigger Settings
3. Select the Record.
4. Press OK to confirm.
Note: You can set the Flashlight Setting ON/OFF if
required.
5. Press to exit the setting interface.
6. In the live view interface, pull the trigger to start recording.
The recording icon and count down number display in the
interface.
7. When you finish, pull the trigger again to stop recording.
The recording video will be saved automatically and exit.
Note: You can also press OK or to stop recording.
8. Refer to 3.5 File Exporting to export the videos.
Note: in the menu interface, you can pull the trigger to exit, and
pull the trigger again to start recording.
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4.3.2 Capturing Settings
Steps:
1. Select the Local Settings ( ) from the main menu.
2. Go to Local Settings > Camera Settings > Trigger Settings
3. Select the Capture.
4. Press OK to confirm.
Note: You can set the Flashlight Setting ON/OFF if
required.
5. Press to exit the setting interface.
6. In the live view interface, pull the trigger to capture
snapshot.
7. The live view freezes and device displays the snapshot
editing interface.
1) Set text remark or voice remark.
- Tap to add text remarks. Tap the screen to
show the keypad interface, enter the comment and
confirm.
- Tap to add voice remarks. Hold the OK
button to start recording and release the button to
stop recording.
2) Add thermometry data.
- Tap to add thermometry rules, refer to 4.1.2
Thermometry Rule Configuration for details.
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3) Tap or pull the trigger to save the snapshot.
Note: You can also press to quit the saving.
8. Refer to 3.5 File Exporting to export the snapshots.
Note: in the menu interface, you can pull the trigger to exit, and
pull the trigger again to capture snapshot.
4.3.3 View recorded files
Steps:
1. Select the Files ( ) from the main menu.
2. Press the △, ▽, ▷, and ◁ button to select the video or ,
capture snapshot.
3. Press OK to confirm.
Note:
When you are viewing the videos or capture snapshots,
you can switch the file by tapping or .
When you are viewing the capture snapshots, You can
tap to play the sound.
For more information contained in capture snapshots
or videos, you can install the thermography client to
analyze them. You can get the thermography client
software from the disk packed in box.
4.4 Image Configuration
Set the image temperature difference and temperature range of the scene.
4.4.1 Temperature Difference/Range
Purpose:
Set a temperature section and the palette only works for targets
within the temperature section. You can adjust the temperature
range and set the temperature difference.
Steps:
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1. Select the Temperature Difference/Range Settings ( )
from the main menu.
2. Select Auto ( ) adjustment or Manual ( ).
For Auto Adjustment:
1) Select Auto ( ).
2) Press OK to confirm. The device adjusts temperature
difference and temperature range parameters
automatically.
For Manual Adjustment:
1) Select Manual ( ).
2) Press OK to confirm. The color-temperature bar
displays.
3) Press ▷ to enlarge the temperature section range (e.g.
temperature range changes from 20° C - 40° C to 19°
C - 41° C), or press ◁ to narrow the temperature
range.
4) Press △ to move the temperature section higher (e.g.
temperature range changes from 20° C - 40° C to 30°
C - 50° C), or press ▽ to lower the temperature
section.
3. Press to exit the setting interface.
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4.4.2 Palettes Settings
Purpose:
The palettes allow you to select the desired colors. white hot,
black hot, fusion, rainbow, ironbow, red hot, and dark blue are
selectable.
Steps:
1. Select the Palettes Settings ( ) from the main menu.
2. Tap on the icons to select a palette type.
White Hot:
The hot part is light-colored in view.
Black Hot:
The hot part is black-colored in view.
Rainbow
The target displays multiple colors, it’s
suitable for scene without obvious
temperature difference.
Ironbow,
The target is colored as heated iron.
Red Hot:
The hot part is red-colored in view.
Fusion
The hot part is yellow-colored and the
cold part is purple-colored in view.
Rain
The hot part in the image are colored, and
the else is blue.
3. Press to exit the setting interface.
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4.4.3 Thermal/Optical Configuration
Purpose:
You can set the thermal/optical view of the device. Thermal,
Fusion, PIP, Optical are selectable.
Steps:
1. Select the Thermal/Optical Settings ( ) from the main
menu.
2. Tap on the icons to select a view mode.
Thermal
In thermal mode, the device displays the
thermal view.
Combined
In combined mode, the device displays the
combined view of thermal channel and
optical channel.
PIP Mode
In PIP (Picture in Picture) mode, the device
displays thermal view inside the optical
view.
Optical
In optical mode, the device displays the
optical view.
3. Press to exit the setting interface.
4.5 Alarm Configuration
Before you start:
Go to Palettes Settings ( ) to set the palette.
Purpose:
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Set the alarm rules and the device will alarm when the temperature
triggers the rule.
Steps:
1. Go to Palettes Settings ( ) from the main menu.
2. Tap on the icons to select an alarm rule type.
3. (Optional) Press the △ and ▽ to select between upper limit and
lower limit.
4. Press the ◁ and ▷ to adjust the rule temperature.
Above Alarm
Set the alarm temperature, and the device
alarms when target temperature is higher
than rule temperature.
Below Alarm
Set the alarm temperature, and the device
alarms when target temperature is lower
than rule temperature.
Interval Alarm
Set the alarm temperature section (e.g.,
90°C - 150°C), when target temperature is
within the section (e.g., 100°C), the device
alarms.
Insulation Alarm
Set the alarm temperature section (e.g.,
90°C - 120°C), when target temperature is
without the section (e.g., 70 °C or 125°C),
the device alarms.
5. Press to exit the setting interface.
Note: Go to Local Settings > Image Settings >Audible Warning, Tap
on to enable audible warning. The device will sound When alarm
is triggered.
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4.6 Other Configurations
You can set the digital zoom, control the LED indicator and laser, and
control the device via client software.
4.6.1 Digital Zoom
Purpose:
Digital zoom in the view, and you can view the target or scene in larger size.
Step:
In the live view interface, press the ▽ button to adjust the digital zoom to
1×, 2×, or 4×.
4.6.2 LED Light Supplement
Go to Local Settings > Device Settings >Light Supplement, Tap on
to enable LED light, or press the △ button in the live view interface to
enable/disable the LED light.
4.6.3 Laser Settings
In the live view interface, hold the button to enable/disable the laser
light.
Warning:
The laser radiation emitted from the device can cause eye injuries, burning of
skin or inflammable substances. Before enabling the Light Supplement function,
make sure no human or inflammable substances are in front of the laser lens.
4.6.4 Client Software
Task 1. Connect the Camera to Wi-Fi
Purpose:
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Connect the camera to Wi-Fi network, and you can control the
camera via mobile client, etc.
Steps:
1. Connect your device to Wi-Fi network, refer to 4.2.1 Wi-Fi
Settings.
2. Download and install the iVMS-4500 client software to your
phone.
3. Launch the app.
4. Follow the startup wizard to create, and register an account.
5. Add the handheld Thermography camera to online devices.
Result:
View the live view, capture snapshots, and record videos via the
client.
Task 2. Set the Camera as Wi-Fi AP
Purpose:
Set the camera as a Wi-Fi AP, and connect your phone to the
Wi-Fi. You can set the parameters of the camera via client
software.
Steps:
1. Set your device as Wi-Fi hot spot, refer to 4.2.2 WLAN Hot
Spot Settings.
2. Download and install the iVMS-4500 client software to your
phone.
3. Launch the app.
4. Follow the startup wizard to create, and register an account.
5. Connect your phone to the WLAN Hot Spot of the camera.
6. Select Wi-Fi configuration in the software, enter the serial
number of camera to add the device. Refer to the manual of
client software for details
Result:
View the live view, capture snapshots, and record videos via the
client.
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5 System Settings
In the system settings interface, you can set the display brightness, CVBS output,
device initialization parameters, and view the device information.
5.1 Unit Settings
Go to Local Settings ( ) > Device Settings > Unit Settings
For Temperature Unit:
Set the temperature unit as Degree Celsius (°C)/Degree Fahrenheit
(°F)/Degree Kelvin (K).
For Distance Unit:
Set the distance unit as Meter (m)/Feet (‘).
5.2 Display Settings
Go to Local Settings ( ) > Device Settings > Display Brightness
For Screen Brightness:
Set the screen brightness as Low/Medium/High.
Go to Local Settings ( ) > Image Settings > Display Settings
For Status Icons:
Enable/disable the statue icons display.
For Time:
Enable/disable the date and time display.
For Parameters:
Enable/disable the parameters display. Parameters means the material
emissivity and the temperature unit.
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Go to Local Settings ( ) > Image Settings > CVBS Output
For CVBS Output:
Enable/disable the CVBS output.
Note: Connect the camera to external CVBS display unit before you enable the
CVBS Output function.
5.3 Auto Power-off Duration Settings
Go to Local Settings ( ) > Device Settings > Auto Power-off
Duration Settings to set the automatic shutdown time for device as
required.
5.4 Device Initialization
Go to Local Settings ( ) > Device Settings > Device Initialize to
initialize the device and restore default settings of Measurement Tool,
Device Storage, and Restore Default Settings (Restore all parameters).
5.5 Device Information
Go to Local Settings ( ) > Device Information to view the device
information: Model, Version No., FPGA Version No., Serial No., IP
address and so on.
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6 Appendix
6.1 Common Material Emissivity Reference
Material
Emissivity
Human Skin
0.98
PCB
0.91
Cement Concrete
0.95
Ceramics
0.92
Rubber
0.95
Paint
0.93
Wood
0.85
Asphalt
0.96
Brick
0.95
Sand
0.90
Soil
0.92
Cotton
0.98
Cardboard
0.90
White Paper
0.90
Water
0.96
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6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: The charge indicator flashes red.
A: Examine the items below.
1. Examine whether the device is charged with the
standard power adapter.
2. Plug and unplug the battery once.
3. Make sure the charging temperature is above 0°C
(32°F).
Q: Device image is fuzzy.
A: Refer to 0
Focus Lens to adjust the focus knob clockwise or anticlockwise.
Q: Wi-Fi is not found.
A: Examine whether the Wi-Fi function is turned on. If not,
refer to 4.2.1 Wi-Fi to turn on Wi-Fi.
Q: Capturing or recording fails.
A: Examine the items below:
1. Whether the device is connected to your PC and
disabled the capturing and recording.
2. Whether the storage space is full.
3. Whether the device is low-battery.
Q: The PC cannot identify the camera.
A: Examine whether the device is connected to your PC with
standard USB cable.
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