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  • Page 1 ® TiR2,TiR3,TiR4, Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 IR FlexCam Thermal Imagers Users Manual January 2007, Rev.2, 5/09 © 2007, 2009 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 2 Fluke's warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke's option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter Title Page Introduction ................1-1 Introduction ..................1-1 Contacting Fluke................... 1-2 Safety Information ................1-2 Standard Accessories ................1-4 Charge and Insert Battery ..............1-6 Power Camera On................. 1-7 Insert Memory Card................1-8 Focus..................... 1-8 Set Temperature Level and Span ............1-9 Set IR-Fusion®...
  • Page 4 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Setting Temperature Level and Span............ 4-3 Manual Level and Span ..............4-3 Automatic Level and Span ............... 4-4 Arbitrary Fixed Temperature Level and Span ........4-4 Using Palette Saturation Colors............4-5 Using Display Screen Temperature Markers........4-7 Annotations ..................
  • Page 5 Charging the Batteries ................8-3 Recalibrating the Batteries..............8-4 Conserving Battery Power ..............8-5 Appendices Glossary ..................A-1 Troubleshooting ................B-1 Emissivity Values ................. C-1 Camera Specifications and Dimensions ........D-1 Resources and References............. E-1 Camera Default Settings ............... F-1 Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 6 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 7 1-2. Standard Accessories ................1-6 2-1. Camera Parts--Descriptions ..............2-6 2-2. Display Screen--Descriptions ............... 2-11 2-3. Programmable Functions ..............2-14 4-1. Standard Saturation Colors ..............4-8 8-1. Remaining Battery Charge Indicators........... 8-3 8-2. Battery Charging Status ................ 8-4 Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 8 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 9 2-4. Camera Display Screen--Example 1 ............. 2-6 2-5. Camera Display Screen--Example 2 ............. 2-7 2-6. Camera Display Screen--Example 3 ............. 2-7 2-7. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card..........2-13 5-1. Aligning the 20-mm Lens ..............5-2 Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 10 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 viii...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    The IR FlexCam is available in 7models. The TiR2, Ti40 and Ti45 cameras use a detector with 160 x 120 resolution. The TIR3, TiR4, Ti50 and Ti55 cameras use a detector with 320 x 240 resolution.

  • Page 12: Contacting Fluke

    If you would like information on thermography training, contact Fluke Corporation . Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call:...
  • Page 13 Some ISO 9000 programs require more frequent checks for certification. Contact Fluke for details. • Your camera requires three minutes to warm up before accurate measurements are available.

  • Page 14: Standard Accessories

    Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling information. Standard Accessories If any of the standard accessories shown in Figure 1-1 and described in Table 1-2 are missing or damaged, contact a Fluke customer service representative. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com...
  • Page 15 Introduction Standard Accessories eii001.eps Figure 1-1. Standard Accessories Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 16: Charge And Insert Battery

    Description Portable Infrared Camera with Lens Cap Camera Carrying Case LCD Cleaning Cloth AC adapters (2) or equivalent Auxiliary AC Power Supply (TiR2, TiR4, Ti45 and Ti55 only) or equivalent AC Patch Cord or equivalent Neck Strap Video Cable AC Power Supply...

  • Page 17: Power Camera On

    Note Because of the thermal mass for the optional 54 mm lens, a warm up period of 30 minutes is necessary for optimum temperature measurement. On/Off eii003.eps Fluke-Direct Figure 1-3. Turning the Power On and Off .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 18: Insert Memory Card

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Insert Memory Card 1. Pull cover up and rotate as shown in Figure 1-4. 2. Insert the Compact Flash memory card into the slot with the card’s connection end pointed at the camera and the label with MB size facing the back of the camera.

  • Page 19: Set Temperature Level And Span

    2. While continuing to press G, use the mouse controller shown in ® Figure 1-7 to slide the IR-Fusion blend level bar in the dialog box to the desired setting. 3. Tap the trigger button ( ) to retain settings. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 20: Capturing An Image

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Mouse Controller Level & Span eii007.eps Figure 1-7. Setting the IR-Fusion® Blend Level Capturing an Image 1. Tap once (shown in Figure 1-8) to pause the live image. 2. Review the image and camera settings. 3. Press and hold for 2 seconds to capture (save) the image. The image file name appears in the upper left-hand corner of the display screen indicating the image is saved on the memory card.

  • Page 21: Smartview Software For Your Pc

    If the SmartView CD does not start automatically, use Windows explorer to locate the file named "setup.exe" on the CD-ROM. Start the CD by double-clicking the setup.exe file. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 22 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 1-12...

  • Page 23: Camera Overview

    The visible light camera module (VLCM) adds a 1.3 mega pixel visible light sensor that improves your ability to identify and analyze thermal anomalies and to provide visible light control images for your reports. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 24: Camera Parts

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Camera Parts Camera features and controls are shown in Figures 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3 and described in Table 2-1. Fluke use only eii009.eps Figure 2-1. Camera Back View Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 25 Camera Overview Camera Parts eii010.eps Figure 2-2. Camera Front and Top View eii011.eps Figure 2-3. Camera Bottom View Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 26 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table 2-1. Camera Parts – Descriptions Item Description Mouse controller – Used to control the pointer position in images and text menus. E select button – Performs mouse click, or “enter” function, for the pointer. F Menu button – Used to access display screen menus. Note: Tap F once and a popup menu appears.
  • Page 27 Hand strap – Adjustable strap for added stability when capturing images. Neck strap mount – Pins for attaching neck and/or shoulder strap. Tripod mount – Standard 1/4-20 threaded hole for mounting camera on tripod. Battery – Fluke 7-volt lithium-ion battery for primary power. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 28: Camera Display Screen

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Camera Display Screen Display screen features and controls are shown in Figures 2-4, 2-5, and 2-6 and described in Table 2-2. eii012.eps Figure 2-4. Camera Display Screen – Example 1 Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 29 Camera Overview Camera Display Screen eii013.eps Figure 2-5. Camera Display Screen – Example 2 eii014.eps Figure 2-6. Camera Display Screen – Example 3 Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 30 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table 2-2. Display Screen – Descriptions Item Description Color palette – Palette used in displayed image; click to change color palette options. Level and Span – Maximum, center, and minimum temperatures of the color palette. Click temperatures to change limits of a fixed temperature range.
  • Page 31 IR-Fusion® blend level dialog box – Used to change the IR-Fusion® blend level from full infrared (IR) to full visible light (VL) or some combination in between. Disabled when using optional 10 and 54-mm lenses. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 32: Programming Function Buttons

    Annotation – Used to quickly access the image annotation editor (available on TiR2, TiR4,Ti45 and Ti55 models only). Browse Images – Used to immediately recall the last saved or last viewed image.
  • Page 33 Start Sequence – Used to quickly start the Auto Capture sequence. (Auto Capture is available on TiR2, TiR4, Ti45 and Ti55 models only.) Stop Sequence – Used to quickly stop the Auto Capture image capture sequence.

  • Page 34: Using Display Screen Menus

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Using Display Screen Menus Your camera is user-friendly and easy to operate and mirrors the way you use a personal computer. With a mouse controller and select button, you can select task bar items on the camera display screen and access and navigate through on-screen menus.

  • Page 35: Inserting And Removing Memory Card

    Camera or the memory card, be sure to regularly transfer the images you save on the CompactFlash memory card to a computer hard drive and/or other back-up storage device (e.g., CD-R disc). Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 2-13...
  • Page 36 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual W Caution To avoid damaging the memory card or your camera, be sure to insert the card properly. The card can be inserted only one way; forcing it may damage your camera. To insert a memory card: 1.

  • Page 37: Basic Operation

    (approximately 2-3 seconds). The image is now saved and stored on the CompactFlash memory card. See “Naming Image File”s in Chapter 6. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 38: View Saved Image

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual The image name is displayed in the upper left corner of the display screen. Tap to return to scan target mode. View Saved Image To view images saved on the memory card: 1. Make sure memory card is inserted (see Chapter 2), then tap F.

  • Page 39: Electronic Zoom

    2. Use the mouse controller to position the pointer over Image Settings in the popup menu and tap E. 3. Position the pointer over the Display tab and tap E. 4. Position the pointer over the Zoom Image up/down arrows and tap E as needed to select zoom setting. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 40: Saved Image Information

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Saved Image Information Opening the Info tab within the Image Settings menu window enables you to view a variety of information about a saved image, including: the name of the camera manufacturer, camera model number, lens focal length and f-number, lens model and serial number, and camera calibration date of the camera used to capture the image.

  • Page 41: Analyzing And Enhancing Images

    2. Navigate up/down using the mouse controller to raise or lower the value. 3. Tap button to accept setting change and return to the open image. 4. Tap again to return to scan target mode. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 42: Fixed Image Function

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Fixed Image Function You can also set the emissivity and background temperature values by opening the Image Settings menu and clicking the Emissivity tab. From here, you can enable or disable the Fixed Image function. When this function is enabled, the palette minimum and maximum are adjusted as you change the emissivity, and the image appearance remains the same.

  • Page 43: Setting Temperature Level And Span

    To manually adjust the color palette temperature span, tap G as needed. Be sure the “Manual” function is enabled (refer to the procedure under Automatic Level and Span). Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 44: Automatic Level And Span

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Automatic Level and Span When you enable the automatic level and span function, the color palette temperatures are regularly updated to the current maximum and minimum temperatures in the image at a time interval you set (from 1/4 second to 10 seconds).

  • Page 45: Using Palette Saturation Colors

    After setting the level and span, if the camera measures a temperature greater than the palette maximum temperature and/or a temperature lower than the Fluke-Direct palette minimum temperature, the image pixels with these temperature .com info@Fluke-Direct.com...
  • Page 46 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual extremes are displayed at the ends of the color palette. These pixels are called saturation colors. The standard saturation colors, described in Table 4-1, appear on the ends of the color palette bar and enable you to quickly see when temperatures are outside of the current range.

  • Page 47: Using Display Screen Temperature Markers

    To add advanced markers, see Chapter 7, User-Defined Temperature Markers. Movable points and boxes and automatic hot and cold point detection functions are available on TiR2, TiR4, Ti45 and Ti55 models only. The pointer may change orientation as it approaches the edge of the display screen.
  • Page 48 “uncheck” options you do not want to appear on the image. In scan target mode, you can also select Onscreen Logo. A check mark indicates the Fluke logo will appear on the display screen in scan target mode.

  • Page 49: Annotations

    Annotations Annotations Note This feature is available on TiR2, TiR4, Ti45 and Ti55 models only. Adding Annotations to Saved Images Your Camera enables you to add notes, or annotations, to your infrared images. An annotations file named “notations.txt” is located in the camera memory. If you store an annotations file on the memory card, your camera recognizes the annotations file on the memory card first.
  • Page 50 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual annotation items for the selected category appear on the right side of the annotation editor window. 7. Position the pointer over the box next to the annotation item you want to select and tap E. Repeat as needed to select additional annotation items.
  • Page 51 4. Position the pointer over the “Auto-Start Notation Wizard When Saving New Image” box and tap E. A check mark appears in the box indicating the feature is enabled. 5. Tap to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 4-11...

  • Page 52: Creating Annotations Lists In Smartview

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Creating Annotations Lists in SmartView In addition to managing your annotations using the annotation editor in the camera, you can change the predefined list and create your own annotations categories and items using the SmartView annotations editor (see the SmartView software CD that came with your Camera).

  • Page 53: Visible Light Camera Module (Vlcm)

    Correct alignment is achieved by installing the lens such that the white alignment marking on the lens lines up with the corresponding mark on the camera housing as shown in Fluke-Direct Figure 5-1. .com info@Fluke-Direct.com...

  • Page 54: Focusing

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Alignment Mark eii021.eps Figure 5-1. Aligning the 20-mm Lens Focusing Prior to capturing images using the visible light module and IR-Fusion®, it is important to make sure the target object is in focus. As you rotate the infrared (IR) lens to focus the camera, if the IR blend is less than 50%, the IR-Fusion®...

  • Page 55: Adjusting Ir-Vl Ir-Fusion® Blend Level

    4. Position the pointer over the Full IR/Full Visible bar; press and hold E and then move the mouse controller left or right to desired setting. 5. Tap to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com...

  • Page 56: Using Full Screen Or Picture-In-Picture View

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Using Full Screen or Picture-in-Picture View In the full screen view, the infrared (IR) target object image takes up the entire ® display screen using the IR-Fusion blend setting you have selected. For ® example, if the IR-Fusion blend setting is Full IR, then the infrared image is ®...

  • Page 57: Using Torch Control

    When working in darker areas, you can enable the flash function to light the target object and capture better-quality visible light images. When the flash is enabled, it operates with one burst of light when an image is captured (the moment the image is paused). Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 58: Recording Visible Light Images

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Note The flash can be enabled at the same time the torch is enabled. If both functions are enabled, the torch operates continuously, while the flash comes on during the image capture. The torch function times out after 60 seconds, and it can also be turned off by pressing the assigned function button again.

  • Page 59: Using Laser Pointer

    Use the radio buttons on the thumbnail browser window to switch between IR- only, fused, and VL-only image thumbnail displays. Selecting one of these views does not change the image file; fused images are rendered according to the blend level setting for each image file. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 60: Using Color Alarms

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Using Color Alarms Note This feature is not available on the TiR3 or Ti50. The color alarm function allows you to highlight target object areas of thermal interest by selectively fusing the visible light image with portions of the infrared image.

  • Page 61: Using Palette Bar To Adjust Color Alarm Ranges

    12. Tap to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. Using Palette Bar to Adjust Color Alarm Ranges If you have enabled color alarms, the color alarm temperature limits are Fluke-Direct indicated next to the color palette on the display screen. .com info@Fluke-Direct.com...
  • Page 62 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual To adjust the color alarm temperature limits from the color palette: 1. Position the pointer over the color alarm temperature limit you want to change, then tap E to highlight the value. 2. Use the mouse controller up/down action to change the value.

  • Page 63: Camera Setup

    6. Tap to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. You can also assign the Brightness function to a programmable button (see Chapter 2). Then, tap the programmable button as needed to adjust the display screen brightness. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 64: Hiding Display Screen Task Bar

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Hiding Display Screen Task Bar For more image viewing area, you can hide the display screen task bar. Specifically, you can set the task bar to automatically disappear within 3 seconds when the mouse pointer is moved off the bottom row of the camera display screen or if the pointer remains stationary on the task bar (above the bottom row) for 4 seconds.

  • Page 65: Setting Temperature Units

    4. Position the pointer over the calibration range radio button you want and tap E. 5. Tap to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. Changing Lens Selection Fluke-Direct To change the lens selection to match the installed lens: .com info@Fluke-Direct.com...

  • Page 66: Setting Date And Time

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Note Lens selection cannot be changed on a paused or saved image. Be sure to select the correct lens prior to pausing or saving an image. 1. Tap F. 2. Use the mouse controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap E.
  • Page 67 3. Position the pointer over the Locale tab and tap E. 4. Position the pointer over the time down arrow and select. 5. Position pointer over the desired format and tap E. 6. Tap to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 68: Changing The Language

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Changing the Language To change the language setting: 1. Tap F. 2. Use the mouse controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu. 3. Tap E to select. 4. Position the pointer over the Locale tab and tap E to select.

  • Page 69: Naming Image Files

    • IR is prefix (The prefix assigned to the image is based on the prefix last assigned and stored in the camera settings.) • 20060515 is the eight-digit date • 0001 is the four-digit sequencing number Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 70: Changing Image File Name Prefix

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Changing Image File Name Prefix To change the prefix used in the saved image name: Note This change affects only new images saved to the memory card and does change the prefix of previously saved images. 1. Tap F.

  • Page 71: Resetting Image File Name Sequence Number

    1. Plug the video cable (the end with the cylindrical noise suppressor) into the camera video port; plug the other end of the cable into the TV, projector, monitor, or video recorder. 2. Tap F on the camera. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 72 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual 3. Use the mouse controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu. 4. Tap E. 5. Position the pointer over the Locale tab and tap E. 6. Position the pointer over either the PAL or NTSC video signal radio button and select.

  • Page 73: Advanced Operation

    Using Auto Capture Note This feature is available on TiR2, TiR4, Ti45 and Ti55 models only. With the Auto Capture function, you can record a sequence of one or more images by specifying the number of images to be captured and the time Fluke-Direct .com...
  • Page 74 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual interval between images. Use the Auto Captue function to scan multiple target areas and quickly save the images. Note Actual number of saved images depends on the capacity of your memory card. You can set the Auto Capture sequence to be either manually or temperature triggered.
  • Page 75 If the box is unchecked, images are captured after each time interval only when the specified temperature condition is true.) 11. Tap to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 76: Using User-Defined Display Screen Temperature Markers

    Using User-Defined Display Screen Temperature Markers Note This feature is available on TiR2, TiR4, Ti45 and Ti55 models only. In addition to basic display screen temperature markers (see Chapter 4), the IR- FlexCam offers the following advanced marker options available in scan target mode and/or on a saved image you open: •...
  • Page 77 (left box next to the up/down arrows) or the background temperature value (right box next to the X close window button); tap E. 4. Use the mouse controller to adjust the value up or down as desired; tap 5. Repeat Steps 1-4 as needed. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 78 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual 6. Tap the programmable button to close the Marker toolbar and return either to scan target mode or to the open image. From an open image, tap again to return to scan target mode. To remove, rename, or annotate spot temperature and/or area markers from either scan target mode or from a open image: 1.

  • Page 79: Using Internal Recalibration

    You may also want to manually trigger an internal calibration to adjust for changing environmental conditions, for example, you move from an extremely cold environment to a hot environment (see Programming Function Buttons in Chapter 2). Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 80 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 81: Camera Care

    Lightly rub the display screen with a clean computer monitor cleaning cloth. To clean the camera body: • Lightly rub the camera body with a clean, slightly damp cloth. Dampen the cloth in a solution of water and a small amount of mild soap if needed. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 82: Using Other Lenses

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Using Other Lenses Your Camera comes standard with an f 0.8 20-mm focal length lens, which is appropriate for most applications. The lens is made of Germanium crystal and is antireflection coated for high transmission in the 8 to 14 micron wavelength band.

  • Page 83: Charging The Batteries

    Less than 25% Flashing/Solid Red Approximately 5 minutes until camera powers off. Use the mouse controller to position the pointer over the battery icon. Press E to obtain an estimate of the remaining battery charge and camera runtime. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 84: Recalibrating The Batteries

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual To charge camera batteries: Note Charge at least one battery for 3 hours before use. Two batteries charge sequentially. The second battery remains in standby mode until the first battery is charged. 1. Connect battery charger AC power supply to a power outlet. An outlet adapter may be necessary outside of the United States.

  • Page 85: Conserving Battery Power

    5. Position the pointer over the Standby Timeout down arrow and press E. 6. Position the pointer over the time you want and press E. 7. Tap to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com...
  • Page 86 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual To change the standby to off timeout time: 1. Tap F. 2. Use the mouse controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu. 3. Tap E. 4. Position the pointer over the Power tab and tap E.

  • Page 87: Appendices

    Appendices Appendix Title Page Glossary ..................A-1 Troubleshooting................B-1 Emissivity Values ................ C-1 Camera Specifications and Dimensions........D-1 Resources and References ............E-1 Camera Default Settings .............. F-1 Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
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  • Page 89: Glossary

    When a computer user wants to read a file, the FAT file system also reassembles each piece of the file into one unit for viewing. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 90 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Infrared Spectrum The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum immediately adjacent to visible light; approximately from 0.7µm to microwave. Infrared Camera Electronics, lens, and detector combinations that give the user an image, that can be viewed or recorded, of energy in the infrared spectrum.
  • Page 91 This is accomplished by measuring the infrared energy radiating from the surface of the target and converting this measurement to an equivalent surface temperature. Thermogram – An infrared image. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
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  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    An improper Use SanDisk-brand Compact Flash Compact Flash memory card with a 2003 or newer memory card is copyright date. inserted. W Caution To avoid problems saving images, do not use other memory card brands. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 94 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table B-1. Troubleshooting Tips (cont.) Symptom Possible Reason Possible Solution Camera will not The Compact Reformat* the memory card: Insert power on. Flash memory the Compact Flash card into a card is corrupt. memory card reader installed on your computer.
  • Page 95 Troubleshooting table: Reboot the camera by pressing D to power off the camera, then pressing D again to power on the camera. If this still does not correct the issue: Contact Fluke as described in Chapter 1. Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com...
  • Page 96 Before You Contact Us To better assist you and to minimize your call time, please have the following information ready to share with a customer service representative before contacting Fluke Corporation: • OCA Version, DSP Version, and MSP Version You will find this information in the Camera Info menu, Info tab (see Chapter 8).

  • Page 97: Emissivity Values

    Asbestos board 0.96 Asbestos fabric 0.78 Asbestos paper 0.94 Asbestos slate 0.96 Brass, dull, tarnished 0.22 Brass, polished 0.03 Brick, common 0.85 Brick, glazed, rough 0.85 Brick, refractory, rough 0.94 Bronze, porous, rough 0.55 Bronze, polished 0.10 Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 98 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table C-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials (cont.) Material Temperature (°C) Emissivity Carbon, purified 0.80 Cast iron, rough casting 0.81 Cast iron, polished 0.21 Charcoal, powdered 0.96 Chromium, polished 0.10 Clay, fired 0.91 Concrete 0.54 Copper, polished, 0-17 0.01-0.02...
  • Page 99 0.10 Nickel, on cast iron 0.05 Nickel, pure polished 0.05 Paint, silver finish 0.31 Paint, oil, average 0.94 Paper, black, shiny 0.90 Paper, black, dull 0.94 Paper, white 0.90 Platinum, pure, polished 0.08 Fluke-Direct Porcelain, glazed 0.92 .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 100 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table C-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials (cont.) Material Temperature (°C) Emissivity Quartz 0.93 Rubber 0.93 Shellac, black, dull 0.91 Shellac, black, shiny 0.82 Snow 0.80 Steel, galvanized 0.28 Steel, oxidized strongly 0.88 Steel, rolled freshly 0.24 Steel, rough surface 0.96...

  • Page 101: Camera Specifications And Dimensions

    Appendix D Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table D-1 lists the technical specifications for the TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 models. Table D-1. TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Specifications Model Name Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Imaging Performance Detector 160 x 120 Focal Plane Array (FPA), vanadium oxide (VOX) uncooled microbolometer.
  • Page 102 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table D-1. TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Zoom Digital Image Automatic Full-time Enhanced Enhancement Display and Image Storage Digital Display 5 in. high-res, 320 x 240, sunlight readable color LCD...
  • Page 103 Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table D-1. TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Temperature Measurement Range 1 = -20 °C to 100 °C Range 1 = -20 °C to 100 °C Calibrated Temp. (-4˚F to 212˚F) (-4˚F to 212˚F)
  • Page 104 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table D-1. TiR2,Ti45 and Ti40 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Battery 2-3 hours continuous operation for each battery, typical Operating Time Battery 2-bay intelligent charger powered via AC outlet or optional Charging 12 V from car...

  • Page 105: D Camera Specifications And Dimensions

    Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table D-1. TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Warranty Two years and begins on date of shipment. Standard Equipment IR Camera with 20-mm f/0.8 lens Compact Flash Card USB Card Reader SmartView™...
  • Page 106 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table D-1. TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Extended temperature range AC Adapter 500 °C to 1200 °C (932 °F to 2192 °F) with 20mm lens Visible Light Camera Pixels 1.3 M...
  • Page 107 Single Finger Manual Focus Electronic Zoom 2x, 4x, 8x ® (2x, 4x when IR-Fusion enabled) Digital Image Automatic Full-time Enhanced Enhancement Display and Image Storage Digital Display 5 in high-resolution, 320 x 240, sunlight readable color LCD Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 108 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table D-2. TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti55 and TiR4 Ti50 and TiR3 On-screen Indicate status of battery, target emissivity, background Indicators temperature, temperature unit (C/F/K), date, and time Palettes 8 unique color palettes available...
  • Page 109 Automatic hot and cold point detection Color alarm Emissivity Based on user input. Variable from 0.01 to 1.0 (0.01 Correction increments) Power Battery Type Li-Ion Smart Battery, rechargeable, field-replaceable Battery Oper. 2-3 hours continuous operation for each battery, typical Time Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 110 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table D-2. TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti55 and TiR4 Ti50 and TiR3 Battery 2-bay intelligent charger powered via AC outlet or optional 12v Charging from car AC Operation AC adapter 110/220 V ac,...
  • Page 111 Compact Flash Card USB Card Reader SmartView™ Software Shoulder Strap 2 Rechargeable Batteries Premium Carrying Case Battery Charger User Manual Video Cable AC Adapter Optional Equipment Power Cable for 12 V from car to charger Extra Batteries Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 D-11...
  • Page 112 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table D-2. Ti R3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti55 and TiR4 Ti50 and TiR3 Sun Shield 54-mm Tele-photo Lens (9 °H x 6 °V) 10.5-mm Lens (42 °H x 32 °V) AC Adapter...
  • Page 113 Camera dimensions are shown in Figures D-1 and D-2. 7.11 cm (2.8 in) 10.66 cm (4.2 in) eii019.eps Figure D-1. Camera Dimensions 26.67 cm (10.5 in) 19.55 cm (7.7 in) eii020.eps Figure D-2. Camera Dimensions - Height and Width Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 D-13...
  • Page 114 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 D-14...

  • Page 115: Resources And References

    It requires the right camera used by qualified professionals able to consistently provide high-quality data. Let Fluke Corporation assist you in developing a successful thermography program. For more information on thermography training and/or setting up your infrared program, contact us at www.fluke.com.
  • Page 116 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...

  • Page 117: Camera Default Settings

    Appendix F Camera Default Settings Table F-1 shows the default settings for the TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 models. Table F-1. Default Settings, TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Models Setting Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Camera Info Info Reference Only Battery Reference Only...
  • Page 118 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table F-1. Default Settings, TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 High 30 seconds Brightness Timeout Standby 5 min Time Out Standby 10 min to Off Time Video Output Files File Prefix File...
  • Page 119 Appendices Camera Default Settings Table F-1. Default Settings, TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Decimal Period Symbol Date MM-dd-yy Time HH:mm:ss Mouse Mouse Fast Sensitivity Fast Value Disabled Changes Save Reference Only Browse Reference Only...
  • Page 120 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table F-1. Default Settings, TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Image Settings Display Center Disabled Point Center Disabled Disabled Cursor Cold Disabled Cursor Temp. Enabled Scale Auto-Hide Disabled Task Bar Onscreen Disabled...
  • Page 121 Appendices Camera Default Settings Table F-1. Default Settings, TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 68 °F Back- ground Temp …Fixed Disabled Image Image Settings Color Palette Color Blue-Red Palette Saturation Standard Colors Automatic Disabled Adjust- ment Max.
  • Page 122 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table F-1. Default Settings, TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Color Alarms Enable Disabled Disabled Onscreen Alarm Temps. Are TRUE Inside Specified Range Calibration range maximum Calibration range maximum Annotate Reference Only...
  • Page 123 Calibration Range Initial from factory, subsequent settings are last user-setting even on “reset to factory defaults”) Power Display Normal Brightness High 30 seconds Brightness Timeout Standby 5 min Time Out Standby to 10 min Off Time Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 124 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table F-2. Default Settings, TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.) Setting Ti55 and TiR4 Ti50 and TiR3 Video Output Files File Prefix File Sequence Auto-Start Disabled Notation Wizard Locale Temp. Units Language English Video Signal NTSC...
  • Page 125 Full Screen/PIP Flash Disabled Enabled High Enabled Brightness Vivid Color Enabled Image Settings Display Center Disabled Point Center Box Disabled Hot Cursor Disabled Cold Cursor Disabled Temp. Enabled Scale Auto-Hide Disabled Task Bar Onscreen Disabled Logo Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235...
  • Page 126 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table F-2. Default Settings, TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.) Setting Ti55 and TiR4 Ti50 and TiR3 Image Settings Mouse Enabled Temp Zoom Image Image Enhance- ment Emissivity Emissivity 0.95 68 °F Background Temp Fixed Disabled...
  • Page 127 Images Interval 1sec Trigger Manual Markers Reference Only Color Alarms Enable Disabled Onscreen Alarm Temps. Are TRUE Inside Specified Range Calibration range maximum Calibration range minimum Annotate Reference Only Disabled Images Programmable Buttons Centerpoint/box Laser Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 F-11...
  • Page 128 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 F-12...
  • Page 129 4-2 brightness and color controls, 5-4 hiding, 6-2 browse image arrows, 2-8 compactflash memory card browse images, 2-10, 3-1 inserting, 1-8, 2-14 browse thumbnails, 2-10, 5-7 removing, 2-14 conserving battery power, 8-5 Fluke-Direct customer service, B-3 .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Index-1...
  • Page 130 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual file naming, 6-7 —D— pause, 3-1 date, 2-8 save, 3-1 changing, 6-4 image alignment, 5-1 changing format, 6-5 image enhancement, 2-11, 7-1 display screen, 2-6 adjusting level, 7-1 adjusting brightness, 6-1 image name, 2-8 descriptions, 2-8 infrared lens. See camera overview...
  • Page 131 5-5 sequence number. See naming image files visible light lens. See camera overview serial number, B-4, See camera and vivid color. See brightness and color battery information controls Fluke-Direct smartview software, 1-11, 4-12 .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Index-3...
  • Page 132 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual —Z— zoom. See electronic zoom Fluke-Direct .com info@Fluke-Direct.com 1.888.475.5235 Index-4...

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