Fluke Professional Series User Manual

Fluke Professional Series User Manual

Thermal imagers, gas leak detector
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Ti300 PRO, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO,
Ti450 PRO, Ti480 PRO
Professional Series Thermal Imagers
Ti450 SF6
Gas Leak Detector
Users Manual
November 2017 Rev. 2, 4/19
(English)
© 2017-2019 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 Gas Leak Detector Users Manual  November 2017 Rev. 2, 4/19 (English) © 2017-2019 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...
  • 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...................... 22 Camera Menu ....................23 LaserSharp Auto Focus System..............25 Video ......................25 Wireless Connectivity ................. 26 Fluke Connect Wireless System..............28 Fluke Connect App ..................28 Fluke Connect Tools................... 29 Memory Menu....................30 Review Image..................... 30 Edit Image ....................30 Delete Image ....................
  • Page 4 Enable the Radio....................39 Streaming Video (Remote Display) ............... 39 Stream Live to a PC ..................40 Stream Live with Fluke Connect Software ............40 Stream Live to an HDMI Device ............... 40 Remote Control of Imager ..................41 Accessories ......................41 Optional Lenses ....................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The Fluke Ti300 PRO, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO, Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, and Ti480 PRO Professional 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 Professional Series Thermal Imagers Safety Information • Disconnect the battery charger and move the Product or battery to a cool, non-flammable location if the rechargeable battery becomes hot (>50 °C) during the charge period. • Replace the rechargeable battery after 5 years of moderate use or 2 years of heavy use.
  • Page 8: Product Familiarization

     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 Professional Series Thermal Imagers Product Familiarization Table 2. Features (cont.) Ti300 Ti400 Ti401 Ti450 Ti450 Ti480 Feature IR-Fusion Technology Visible       Picture-in-Picture (PIP)       Full screen IR Autoblend (Preset ...
  • Page 10: Controls

    Ti300 PRO, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Controls Table 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 Professional Series Thermal Imagers Product Familiarization Table 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 GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 12: Touch Screen

    Ti300 PRO, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Table 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

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

    Ti300 PRO, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Basic Operation Turn On and Off the Imager Before you use the Imager for the first time, charge the battery for a minimum of two and one-half hours. See Charge Batteries.
  • Page 15: Save Image

    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: Measurement Menu

    Ti300 PRO, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Measurement Menu Table lists the options in the Measurement menu. Table 8. Measurement Menu Option Menu Option Description Select the temperature range from one of the preset Range <options>...
  • Page 17 Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus Table 8. Measurement Menu (cont.) Option Menu Option Description Select to view and turn on/off either the hot or cold spot indicator on the display. Spot Temp The Spot Temperatures are floating HI and LO temperature indicators that move on the display as the temperature measurements of the image fluctuate.
  • Page 18: Level/Span

    Ti300 PRO, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual 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 19: Emissivity Adjustment

    Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus 3. Push: • to decrease the temperature span. • to increase the temperature span. • to move the span to a higher temperature level. • to move the span to a lower temperature level. The scale along the right side of the display shows the thermal span increasing or decreasing in size and shows the span as it moves to different levels within the total range.
  • Page 20: Transmission

    Ti300 PRO, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Transmission Window % When you do infrared inspections through IR windows, not all of the infrared energy emitted from the target is transmitted through the optical material in the window. If you know the transmission percentage of the window, adjust the transmission percentage in the Imager or in SmartView software to improve the accuracy of the measurement.
  • Page 21: Spot Markers

    Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus 5. Push  to select Position. 6. Push to move the Spot Box location on the image. 7. When you are satisfied with the size and position of the Spot Box, push to set the change and select the ...
  • Page 22: Image Menu

    IR-Fusion <options> Note The visible image and infrared image can be customized or separated in SmartView and Fluke Connect Software when you use the .is2 or .is3 file format. See File Format. GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 23 Professional Series 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 shows infrared information on objects or areas that are above the set apparent temperature level.
  • Page 24: Image Enhancement

    Sets the advanced image enhancement features of the Imager. <options> Enhancement Image Enhancement. Turns on/off the Fluke logo on the display. Logo With SmartView software, upload a custom logo to the Imager Custom from your PC through the USB connection.
  • Page 25 Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus Table 11. Image Enhancement Menu (cont.) Option Description MultiSharp Focus captures several images focused on multiple targets that are positioned at different distances from the Imager and creates one image that MultiSharp Focus focuses on the multiple targets at the same time.
  • Page 26: Distance

    Ti300 PRO, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual 3. When Saving… no longer shows on the display, you can move the Imager. If necessary, use a tripod to stabilize the Imager while the images save. •...
  • Page 27: Camera Menu

    Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus To use the distance measurement feature: 1. Turn on the distance feature and select the units to show on the display. 2. Point the Imager at the target. 3. Pull and hold the Secondary Trigger.
  • Page 28 Wireless WiFi Hotspot exists. 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. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 29: Lasersharp Auto Focus System

    Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus 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. *W Warning To prevent eye damage and personal injury, do not look into the laser. Do not point laser directly at persons or animals or indirectly off reflective surfaces.
  • Page 30: Wireless Connectivity

    Use the Imager to create a wireless Hotspot when no WiFi network exists. You can use the Hotspot to download saved pictures or stream live images from the Imager to a PC with SmartView software or to a mobile device with the Fluke Connect app. See Stream Live to a PC Fluke Connect Wireless System for more information.
  • Page 31  to use the Imager. 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 on the display.
  • Page 32: 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 33: Fluke Connect Tools

    The Fluke Connect button on the wireless tool starts to flash. The Imager starts to scan and presents a list with the ID and name of available tools found within 20 m without obstructions (open air) or within 6.5 m with obstructions (sheetrock wall).
  • Page 34: Memory Menu

    Ti300 PRO, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Memory Menu Use the Memory menu to review or delete captured images and videos. When additional information has been saved with the file, an icon shows with the preview file. The icons are: ...
  • Page 35 Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus To view an IR-PhotoNote annotation in memory: 1. Open the Memory menu.  2. Select a file to view. All files with IR-PhotoNotes annotations show with the preview file. 3. Push  to view the photo annotations.
  • Page 36: Delete Image

    Ti300 PRO, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual 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.
  • Page 37: Settings Menu

    Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus Settings Menu Table lists the options in the Settings menu. Table 13. Settings Menu Option Menu Option Description Image Format Sets the file type to save images and videos to and to set the File Format megapixels to use for the visual light camera.
  • Page 38: File Format

    Saves videos as an .is3 file with radiometric video capture. 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.
  • Page 39: Date

    Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus 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. 5. Push ...
  • Page 40: Sf6 Gas Detection Mode Menu

    Ti300 PRO, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual 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 41 Professional Series Thermal Imagers Menus To improve the gas detection rate, place the Imager where: • The temperature difference between the gas and the background environment is the greatest. • There is a light wind. • There is limited clutter in the background scene. A clear blue sky is optimal.
  • Page 42: Smartview Software

    • Export IR and visible images. • Edit .is2 image files and .is3 video files. • Enable Bluetooth, WiFi, and Fluke Connect functions. • Update the firmware for new Imager feature Download SmartView Software Go to 1. On the website, follow the instructions to download the software to the PC.
  • Page 43: Enable The Radio

    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 44: Stream Live To A Pc

    From the networks screen, select Fluke-Camera. Note Fluke-Camera is the default name of the Imager. If you changed the name of the Imager, select the new name of the Imager from the networks on the PC. b. Open the SmartView software.
  • Page 45: Remote Control Of Imager

    Remote Control of Imager 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. Turn on Remote Display. See Stream Live to a 2.
  • Page 46: Optional Lenses

    Ti300 PRO, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Optional Lenses Use optional telephoto and wide-angle lenses for more applications of infrared inspection work. To install a lens, align the dot on the lens with the dot on the Product. See Figure 1. Figure 1.
  • Page 47: 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 cloth.
  • Page 48: Charge Batteries

    Ti300 PRO, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual W 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: •...
  • Page 49: Optional 12 V Vehicle Charger

    Professional Series Thermal Imagers Radio Frequency Data 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 50 Ti300 PRO, Ti400 PRO, Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO, Ti450 SF6, Ti480 PRO Users Manual Ti300 PRO Ti400 PRO Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO Ti450 SF6 Ti480 PRO Power Batteries 2 Lithium-ion rechargeable smart battery packs with 5-segment LED to show charge level. 2 hours to 2 hours to 3 hours...
  • Page 51: Detailed Specifications

    Professional Series Thermal Imagers Detailed Specifications Detailed Specifications Ti300 PRO Ti400 PRO Ti401 PRO Ti450 PRO Ti450 SF6 Ti480 PRO Temperature Measurements -20 °C to -20 °C to -20 °C to -10 °C to -10 °C to -20 °C to Temperature Range (not calibrated below -10 °C)
  • Page 52 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 53 Text Annotation Streaming Video (Remote Display) SmartView Software on PC USB, WiFi Hotspot, or WiFi Network Mobile Device Fluke Connect app with WiFi Hotspot TV Monitor HDMI SmartView software or Fluke Remote Control Operation SmartView software or Fluke Connect app...

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