Fluke Ti200 User Manual

Fluke Ti200 User Manual

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Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450,
Ti450SF6, Ti480
Thermal Imagers
Users Manual
September 2013, Rev. 4, 6/17
© 2013-2017 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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  • Page 1 Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, Ti480 Thermal Imagers Users Manual September 2013, Rev. 4, 6/17 © 2013-2017 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Distance.................... 20 Camera Menu ..................21 LaserSharp Auto Focus System............22 Video ....................22 Wireless Connectivity ............... 23 Fluke Connect Wireless System ............25 Fluke Connect App ................25 Fluke Connect Tools................. 26 Memory Menu ..................27 Review Image................... 27 Edit Image ..................
  • Page 4 Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, Ti480 Users Manual Date ....................32 Time ....................32 SF6 Gas Detection Mode Menu ............33 Gas Detection Conditions ..............33 SmartView Software.................. 34 Download SmartView Software ............35 Download Firmware................35 Enable the Radio .................. 35 Streaming Video (Remote Display) ............
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The Fluke Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, and Ti480 Thermal Imagers (the Product or Imager) are handheld, infrared imaging cameras for use in many applications. These applications include equipment troubleshooting, preventive and predictive maintenance, building diagnostics, research and development, and gas leak detection.
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    • Connect the battery charger to the mains power outlet before the charger. • Use only Fluke approved power adapters to charge the battery. • Keep cells and battery packs clean and dry. Clean dirty connectors with a dry, clean cloth.
  • Page 7 Thermal Imagers Safety Information • Have an approved technician repair the Product. • Remove the batteries if the Product is not used for an extended period of time, or if stored in temperatures above 50 °C. If the batteries are not removed, battery leakage can damage the Product.
  • Page 8 This Product contains a lithium-ion battery. Do not mix with the solid waste stream. Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous  materials handler per local regulations. Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling information. This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.
  • Page 9: Product Familiarization

    Thermal Imagers Product Familiarization Product Familiarization Features Table 2 lists the features of the Imager. Table 2. Features Feature Ti200 Ti300 Ti400 Ti450 Ti450SF6 Ti480 Focus/Image Enhancement Advanced manual focus        LaserSharp Auto Focus System ...
  • Page 10: Controls

    Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, Ti480 Users Manual Controls Table 3 shows the connections of the Imager. Table 3. Connections Item Description Item Description  Micro SD Memory Card Slot Connector Cover  HDMI Connection Lithium-ion Smart Battery AC Power Supply with Universal ...
  • Page 11 Thermal Imagers Product Familiarization Table 4 shows the front of the Product. Table 4. Front Item Description Item Description  LED Torch/Flashlight Infrared Camera Lens  Retractable Lens Cover Secondary Trigger  Visual Light Camera Lens Primary Trigger Laser Pointer/Distance Finder...
  • Page 12: Touch Screen

    Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, Ti480 Users Manual Table 5 shows the back of the Product. Table 5. Back Item Description Item Description  Microphone Control Panel  Speaker Hand Strap  LCD Touch Screen (display) Manual Focus Touch Screen The touch screen is a shortcut to the most used settings.
  • Page 13: Control Panel

    Thermal Imagers Basic Operation Control Panel The control panel is used to change parameters or select functions and options. Table 6 lists the functions of the buttons on the Control Panel. Table 6. Control Panel Button Description Push to turn On/Off. ...
  • Page 14: Focus

    Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, Ti480 Users Manual Focus Correct focus makes sure that the infrared energy is correctly directed onto the pixels of the detector. Without correct focus, the thermal image can be blurry and the radiometric data may be inaccurate.
  • Page 15: Measurement Menu

    Camera Set options for secondary camera features. Memory Select to review and delete captured images and videos. Select to pair the Imager to the Fluke Connect app on a mobile device or to other Fluke Connect tools. Fluke Connect Note The Fluke Connect system is not available in all countries.
  • Page 16 Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, Ti480 Users Manual Table 8. Measurement Menu (cont.) Option Menu Option Description Changes the background temperature to compensate for reflected background temperature. Very hot objects or very cold objects can affect the apparent temperature and measurement accuracy of the target, especially when surface emissivity is low.
  • Page 17: Level/Span

    Thermal Imagers Menus Level/Span Level and Span are values within the total range of temperature set in Range. Level is the temperature level to view within the total range of temperatures. Span is the span of temperatures to view within the total range of temperatures.
  • Page 18: Emissivity Adjustment

    Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, Ti480 Users Manual To change the Level/Span: 1. Select Measurement > Level/Span > Manual. 2. Select Set Level/Span. 3. Push: •  to decrease the temperature span. •  to increase the temperature span. •...
  • Page 19: Spot Markers

    Thermal Imagers Menus Spot Markers Use fixed-temperature spot markers to highlight a region on the display before you save an image. To set a marker: 1. Select Measurement > Markers. 2. Select an option. 3. Push  to set the marker option and go to the Move Marker display. The Move Marker icon shows on the display and the labels on the function buttons change to Done, Next, and Cancel.
  • Page 20: Image Menu

    Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, Ti480 Users Manual Image Menu Table 10 lists the options in the Image menu. Table 10. Image Menu Option Menu Option Description Select Standard or Ultra-Contrast palette. Standard The Standard Palettes offer an equal, linear presentation of colors that allow for best presentation of detail.
  • Page 21 Thermal Imagers Menus Table 10. Image Menu (cont.) Option Menu Option Description Turns on/off the high-temperature color alarm. The high- temperature color alarm shows a full visible image and only High Alarm OFF shows infrared information on objects or areas that are above the set apparent temperature level.
  • Page 22: Image Enhancement

    Sets the advanced image enhancement features of the <options> Enhancement Imager. See Image Enhancement. Turns on/off the Fluke logo on the display. Logo With SmartView software, upload a custom logo to the Custom Imager from your PC through the USB connection.
  • Page 23 Thermal Imagers Menus Table 11. Image Enhancement Menu (cont.) Option Description SuperResolution uses a sensor to capture micro movements to create an image with double the resolution. See Detailed Specifications the SuperResolution resolution available based on the model of the Imager. In SuperResolution mode, the Imager captures the data and processes the image.
  • Page 24: Distance

    Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, Ti480 Users Manual SuperResolution SuperResolution uses a sensor to capture micro movements to create an image with double the resolution. See Detailed Specifications for the resolution available based on the model of the Imager. To use: 1.
  • Page 25: Camera Menu

    Thermal Imagers Menus Camera Menu Table 12 lists the options in the Camera menu. Table 12. Camera Menu Option Menu Option Description Turns on LaserSharp Autofocus to automatically focus on a target. See LaserSharp Auto Focus System. LaserSharp Autofocus Turns off LaserSharp Autofocus to use the Advanced manual focus.
  • Page 26: Lasersharp Auto Focus System

    See Wireless Connectivity. Connects the Imager to a WiFi network so you can sign into your WiFi Network Fluke Connect account on the Imager. See Wireless Connectivity. LaserSharp Auto Focus System The Laser Pointer/Distance Finder on the Imager is both a sighting aid and a part of the LaserSharp Auto Focus System.
  • Page 27: Wireless Connectivity

    Thermal Imagers Menus 3. Touch Record Video to set up the Imager to record a video. p shows in the upper left corner of the display. 4. Pull and release the Primary Trigger to start recording. r shows in the upper left corner of the display. The elapsed time shows at the bottom of the display.
  • Page 28 WiFi Network Use the WiFi Network setting to connect the Imager to a WiFi network and to sign into your Fluke Connect account on the Imager. When WiFi Network is on,  shows in the upper left corner of the display.
  • Page 29: Fluke Connect Wireless System

    Fluke Connect Wireless System The Imager supports the Fluke Connect Wireless System. The Fluke Connect system wirelessly connects your Fluke test tools with an app on a mobile device. It shows images from the Imager on your mobile device. Note The Fluke Connect system is not available in all countries.
  • Page 30: Fluke Connect Tools

    Imager. Note To save images to the Fluke Connect app, set the file format to .is2 (see File Format) and the image storage to internal memory (see Table 13). Images stored on the SD card or USB storage device may not transfer to the Fluke Connect app.
  • Page 31: Memory Menu

    Thermal Imagers Menus To edit the selection: 1. On the Imager, select the tool name. 2. Push  or touch the Edit target. The Edit menu shows the option to show the measurement data and save it with the image to the memory location selected in the Settings menu. The display on the Imager updates to show the wireless icon and the live measurement for each selected wireless tool.
  • Page 32 Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, Ti480 Users Manual 5. Capture additional images as required. See Detailed Specifications for the maximum number of images that can be stored with IR-PhotoNotes. 6. Push  to save the pictures with the image. To view an IR-PhotoNote annotation in memory: 1.
  • Page 33: Delete Image

    Thermal Imagers Menus Text Notes Text annotation is only available in the .is2 file format. Text notes are stored with the image so you do not need to collate multiple files later. To add a text annotation: 1. With an image in the buffer, push  to open the Edit Image menu. 2.
  • Page 34: Settings Menu

    Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, Ti480 Users Manual Settings Menu Table 13 lists the options in the Settings menu. Table 13. Settings Menu Option Menu Option Description Sets the file type to save images and videos to and to set the...
  • Page 35: File Format

    Choose the .is3 video format when video modification and maximum resolution is needed. To edit the .is3 video file, use SmartView software or the Fluke Connect app. Saves videos as an .avi file with .mpeg encoding. Choose the .avi video format when video modification is not required. The file...
  • Page 36: Date

    Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, Ti480 Users Manual Date The date shows as: MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY. To set the date: 1. Select Settings > Date. 2. Select MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY. 3. Push  to set the new format. 4. Select Set Date.
  • Page 37: Sf6 Gas Detection Mode Menu

    Thermal Imagers Menus SF6 Gas Detection Mode Menu Note The Imager can operate in radiometric mode or in gas detection mode. The Imager cannot operate in both modes at the same time. When SF6 Gas Detection Mode is enabled, the radiometric features of the Imager are disabled and cannot be selected in the menus.
  • Page 38: Smartview Software

    Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, Ti480 Users Manual Table 17 lists the guidelines for the Imager to detect a gas leak based on the annual gas loss rate. Table 17. Detection Guidelines Annual Gas Guidelines Loss Rate • The greatest possible difference between the gas and the background environment temperatures •...
  • Page 39: Download Smartview Software

    Imager. All Imagers ship from the factory with the radios disabled. To enable the radio: 1. On the Imager, select Camera > Fluke Connect. 2. On the PC, go to http://fluke.com/register/ti. 3. On the website: a.
  • Page 40: Streaming Video (Remote Display)

    If the radio is authorized in your country, an authorization code appears on the web page. Note If the radio is not yet authorized in your country, Fluke will contact you when the radio is authorized for use in your country.
  • Page 41: Stream Live With Fluke Connect Software

    2. Connect the other end to an HDMI video device. Remote Control of Imager Use SmartView software on a PC or the Fluke Connect app on a mobile device to remotely control the Imager. To remotely control the Imager with a PC: 1.
  • Page 42: Accessories

    Users Manual To remotely control the Imager with the Fluke Connect app: 1. Set up the Fluke Connect system. See Fluke Connect Wireless System. 2. On the mobile device, tap on the streaming image. An option shows to Remote Control the Imager.
  • Page 43 Thermal Imagers Accessories Optional Lenses Use optional telephoto and wide-angle lenses for more applications of infrared inspection work. Figure 1 shows how to install a lens. Figure 1. Optional Lens Installation...
  • Page 44: Maintenance

    • Connect the battery charger to the mains power outlet before the charger. • Use only Fluke approved power adapters to charge the battery. • Keep cells and battery packs clean and dry. Clean dirty connectors with a dry, clean...
  • Page 45: Charge Batteries

    Thermal Imagers Maintenance  Caution To prevent damage, do not expose Product to heat sources or high-temperature environments such as an unattended vehicle in the sun. To get the best performance from the lithium-ion battery: • Do not store the Imager on the charger for more than 24 hours as reduced battery life may result. •...
  • Page 46: Optional 12 V Vehicle Charger

    Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, Ti480 Users Manual Keep the Imager attached to the charger until the battery condition icon shows a full charge. If you remove the Imager from the charger before a full charge shows, it can have a reduced run-time.
  • Page 47 Thermal Imagers General Specifications Ti200 Ti300 Ti400 Ti450 Ti450SF6 Ti480 Power Batteries 2 Lithium-ion rechargeable smart battery packs with 5-segment LED to show charge level. 2 hours to 3 hours continuous use for each 3 hours to 4 hours continuous use for each battery pack (Actual life depends on...
  • Page 48: Detailed Specifications

    Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, Ti480 Users Manual Detailed Specifications Ti200 Ti300 Ti400 Ti450 Ti450SF6 Ti480 Temperature Measurements Temperature Range (not -20 °C to -20 °C to +650 °C -20 °C to +1200 °C calibrated below -10 °C) +800 °C Accuracy ±2 °C or 2 % (whichever is greater) at 25 °C ambient...
  • Page 49 Micro SD Memory Card Fluke recommends the memory card that is supplied with the Imager or available from Fluke. Fluke does not warrant the use or reliability of aftermarket memory cards of different brands or capacities. USB port available (USB storage device not included)
  • Page 50 Ti200, Ti300, Ti400, Ti450, Ti450SF6, Ti480 Users Manual Ti200 Ti300 Ti400 Ti450 Ti450SF6 Ti480 Video Recording Viewable through Smart View software, Windows Media Player, Quicktime, and on Imager. Standard, Non-Radiometric H.264 MPEG encoding AVI will also allow voice recording in addition to captured video.

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