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- Page 1 USER GUIDE Product Model Document No. 111 Castilian Drive | Santa Barbara, CA 93117 | +1.805.683.3300 | thermal.com | For Technical Support: RW-XXX www.thermal.com/revealsupport...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Tablet of Contents Attributions Power Settings Troubleshooting Introduction Flashlight Settings Appendix Feedback About Device Specifications Product Registration Power Off Thermal Environmental Quick Start Guide Iconography Thermal Camera Tips and Tricks Filters Flashlight What’s in the Box Flashlight Operation Display Charging the Battery Restore Factory Settings Battery Turning on the System... -
Page 3: Attributions
All rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Seek Thermal, Inc. Seek Thermal reserves the right to change or improve its products and make changes to the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. -
Page 4: Introduction
Whether you’re a plumber searching for a clog, an electrician checking for a hotspot, a homeowner looking for peace of mind, or a hunter retrieving or finding game, Seek Reveal delivers the thermal insight and illumination you need to find, fix, and feel safe faster. - Page 5 INTRODUCTION WARNING It is your responsibility to use your Seek Reveal device in a safe manner. Seek Thermal, Inc. will not be responsible for any property damage, injuries, or deaths resulting from any use of this device in any activities.
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Page 6: Feedback
INTRODUCTION Feedback We have tested and verified the information in this manual to the best of our abilities. We are committed to the ongoing improvement and development of our products, so you may find features of your Reveal have been changed and/or updated since the time of printing. We will continually update the document as needed and adjust the date of printing and version. -
Page 7: Product Registration
Get the most out of your warranty and receive product support alerts. • Registering your product with Seek Thermal within the first 90 days from purchase receipt will make it eligible for an automatic 1 additional year of Extended Warranty creating a total of 2 years with the same conditions and warranty terms. -
Page 8: Quick Start Guide
QUICK START GUIDE Tips and Tricks 1. Fully recharge your device before use with the included (US only) power adapter for optimal performance. For optimal battery performance, charge your Reveal device after prolonged periods of inactive use. Or Select 2. While recharging on the charging adapter, shut off thermal imaging to charge more quickly. Prev / Up / - Next / Down / + 3. -
Page 9: What's In The Box
QUICK START GUIDE What’s in the Box Figure 3: US Packaging Figure 4: European & Canadian Packaging... -
Page 10: Charging The Battery
Reveal battery charger USB port (for charging) highlighted. For best (and fastest) results, Seek Thermal recommends charging your Reveal using the included battery charger and cable. Alternatively, the cable can be connected to a USB port on a computer, and your Reveal will charge, albeit more slowly. -
Page 11: Figure 7: Supplied Cable Between Charger And Reveal Usb Port
QUICK START GUIDE Charging the Battery Figure 8: The Battery Charging screen Figure 7: Supplied cable between charger and Reveal USB Port. Note: Not all OTG cables are built with the same specifications through all suppliers. The cable provided in the BOX is built to our specifications. -
Page 12: Figure 9: The Splash Screen
QUICK START GUIDE Turning on your Reveal A long press of the CENTER button will cause the device to activate and start up the software. The splash screen will then display. Note that the version is also displayed. The startup sequence is shown in Figure 10 on the following page. - Page 13 QUICK START GUIDE Setting up your Reveal Press the CENTER button to power on the device Splash screen Select your Select date Select time Enter date Setup Complete screen language format format and time Figure 10: The starup sequence...
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Page 14: First-Time Use
QUICK START GUIDE Setting up your Reveal First-Time Use [See Figure 12] To turn on your device, press the CENTER button and hold until the screen lights. The button-function ribbon at the top of the screen defines the meaning of the three buttons. For each of the setup screens, use the LEFT RIGHT buttons to... -
Page 15: Thermal Imaging
QUICK START GUIDE Thermal Imaging CENTER button CENTER LEFT Button RIGHT Button Button LEFT button RIGHT button Button-function ribbon FILTERS CAPTURE Image FILTERS CAPTURE Screen Screen RETURN RETURN MENU SETTINGS Screen RETURN FILTERS MENU CAPTURE RETURN TO DEVICE Figure 12: Imaging screen options... -
Page 16: Filters Screen
QUICK START GUIDE Filters Screen On the FILTERS Screen, the button-function ribbon changes to: Figure 13: Button-function ribbon on the Filters screen By pressing the LEFT button for “previous” or the RIGHT button for “next”, the image is cycled through the available filters (technically known as look-up tables, or LUTs). -
Page 17: Image Capture Screen
QUICK START GUIDE Image Capture Screen While the thermal imaging screen is displayed, pressing the RIGHT button Every time the CAPTURE button is pressed, the image being captured is will capture and save an image to the microSD card. You can also enter the displayed along with a blue progress bar (left to right) at the bottom of the GALLERY from this screen. -
Page 18: Menu Screen
QUICK START GUIDE Menu Screen See the following sections for descriptions of the categories of settings found on the Menu screen shown in Figure 16. Figure 16: The Menu screen... -
Page 19: Gallery
QUICK START GUIDE Gallery When you enter the Gallery, the most recently captured image is displayed. Pressing the LEFT button repeatedly will cycle through all the images in reverse chronological order, while pressing the RIGHT button returns you to the oldest chronological image. The date and time of the captured images are displayed at the bottom (center) of the screen, while the temperature (and units) for the area within the reticle (or target) is displayed. -
Page 20: Figure 18: The Gallery Options Screen
QUICK START GUIDE Gallery Figure 18: The Gallery OPTIONS screen. Figure 19: The Empty Gallery screen... -
Page 21: Device Settings
QUICK START GUIDE Device Settings Figure 20: The Device Settings screen Figure 21: The General Settings screen The Device Settings screen allows you to access general camera settings, The General Settings screen allows you to specify the units for displayed date and time, language, power, as well as performing a factory restore. -
Page 22: Figure 22: Select Date Format Screen
QUICK START GUIDE Device Settings Figure 22: Select Date Format screen Figure 23: Select Time Format screen Choosing one of the two date formats causes Reveal to immediately set Choosing one of the two time formats causes Reveal to immediately set all time all date displays and captures to the desired format. -
Page 23: Figure 24: Set Date And Time Screen
QUICK START GUIDE Device Settings Figure 24: Set Date and Time screen Figure 25: Language Selection screen Setting values for the date and time will cause Reveal to update all displays Choosing a language causes Reveal to immediately set all dialogs to the desired and captures of date and time. -
Page 24: Temperature Units
QUICK START GUIDE Temperature Units The user can choose to display (and capture) temperatures in one of two available units, Fahrenheit or Celsius. Figure 26: The Units screen... -
Page 25: Overlay Settings
QUICK START GUIDE Overlay Settings Various overlays are available to enable or disable, including Battery Level, Time, Temperature, and the Seek Watermark. Figure 27: The Information Overlay screen... -
Page 26: Power Settings
QUICK START GUIDE Power Settings Figure 28: The Power screen Figure 29: Auto turn-off setting The Power Settings screen allows you to choose settings for the auto power Enabling the Auto Turn-Off setting will automatically turn off the thermal imager management or the LCD display screen brightness. -
Page 27: Figure 30: Display Brightness Setting
QUICK START GUIDE Power Settings Figure 30: Display brightness setting This setting allows you to control the amount of light generated by the LCD display. Managing this setting allows you to conserve battery power or limit the amount of light from the screen, depending on the situation. -
Page 28: Flashlight Settings
QUICK START GUIDE Flashlight Settings Figure 31: The Flashlight screen Figure 32: High-intensity setting The Flashlight screen allows you to adjust the intensity level of the two You can adjust the flashlight’s high-intensity setting, applied with the first “click” levels of the LED flashlight. button “click”. -
Page 29: Figure 33: Low-Intensity Setting
QUICK START GUIDE Flashlight Settings Figure 33: Low-intensity setting You can also adjust the flashlight’s low-intensity setting, applied with the second button “click”. -
Page 30: About
QUICK START GUIDE About This option displays your Reveal’s model number, serial number, and software version. Figure 34: The About screen... -
Page 31: Power Off Thermal
QUICK START GUIDE Power Off Thermal The Power Off Thermal option is an alternative to the long-hold of the CENTER button. CENTER button Figure 35: Power off thermal... -
Page 32: Iconography
QUICK START GUIDE Battery Iconography The icons on the Seek Reveal’s screen are described in Table 1 below. Power Off Battery Charge Less than 10% 10% to 35% 35% to 65% 65% to 85% More than 85% Select this option... -
Page 33: Filters
QUICK START GUIDE Filters There are seven filters (also known as LUTs) you can apply to colorize the image. After selecting FILTERS via the LEFT button, press the LEFT RIGHT button until the desired image filter is displayed, then select it via the CENTER button. -
Page 34: Flashlight Operation
FLASHLIGHT OPERATION The right SIDE button on your Reveal is dedicated to always be for the Flashlight. Pressing the SIDE button once powers the LED flashlight to its high-intensity setting. A second press of the SIDE button powers the flashlight to its low-intensity setting, and the third press causes the flashlight to turn off. When Reveal is off, pressing the SIDE button will display the flashlight’s setting on the screen. -
Page 35: Restore Factory Settings
RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS Figure 39: Restore screen Figure 40: Successful Restore screen The Restore option allows the user to restore all of the settings to the default and options that reflect the state of the device when it left the factory. After power- cycling, the user will then be required to perform the setup process again. -
Page 36: Microsd Card
(adapter not included). Insert your microSD card (see Figure 42) into the memory slot on Reveal (see red highlighted slot in Figure 41). You can then use the Seek Reveal as you normally would, capturing images, transferring them to your computer, etc. Your microSD card can also be erased and reused, whether on your PC via an adapter (see Figure 43), in your Reveal, or via a USB connection. -
Page 37: Usb Port
DOWNLOADING IMAGES USB Port Connect the USB cable to your computer and the microSD card should become visible as a storage device or removable drive (see Figure 55 and Figure 56). Once visible, open the DCIM folder to access the photos. You can copy or drag photos to your computer (Mac or PC or Tablet/Mobile) for storage. The photos are a standard .PNG format and can be edited, annotated, and inserted into documents easily. -
Page 38: Software Updates
1. Connect the Reveal to a computer (PC or Mac) via USB. The computer will recognize the Seek Reveal and open the microSD card as a storage device. You may rename the storage drive as you would any other file. -
Page 39: Figure 47: Software Upgrade Screen
SOFTWARE UPDATES Figure 47: Software Upgrade screen Figure 48: Failed Software Upgrade screen... -
Page 40: Care Guide
Do not open the device and do not attempt to repair it yourself. Disassembling the device may damage it or may cause injury to you. Disassembling your device voids all warranty terms. If the device is damaged, malfunctions, or exhibits other detrimental characteristics, contact Seek Thermal support team. You can find more information about service and support at support.thermal.com. -
Page 41: Battery
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE BATTERY YOURSELF. You may damage the battery, which could cause overheating and injury. The lithium-ion battery in the device should be replaced only by Seek Thermal and must be recycled or disposed of separately from household waste. Don’t incinerate the battery. -
Page 42: Weee
WEEE As required by the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) of the European Community and the corresponding national laws, Seek Thermal offers all end users in the EC the possibility to return “end-of-life” devices without incurring disposal charges. -
Page 43: Figure 50: The Weee Symbol (Crossed-Out "Wheelie Bin")
Waste treatment on your own responsibility If you do not return an “end-of-life” device to Seek Thermal, you must deliver it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the device in a litter bin or a public waste-disposal site. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 1. The device will not power on. a. Try plugging the device in with the supplied wall charger or another 1-amp-rated charger to ensure there is enough battery remaining. b. Try performing a hard system reset by holding down the CENTER button for thirty seconds, release and wait. - Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING 6. The flashlight is dimmer than usual. a. Is your battery charged? The flashlight is an extremely high-powered light consuming a considerable amount of power. When the battery voltage drops to near empty, the flashlight will begin to dim to preserve battery life and allow the thermal imager to work.
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Page 46: Appendix
APPENDIX Device Specifications Environmental Operating Temperature 14˚ to 149˚ F (-10˚ to 65˚ C) Storage Temperature -40˚ to 131˚ F (-40˚ to 55˚ C) Battery Charge Temperature 32˚ to 113˚ F (0˚ to 45˚ C) Ingress Protection Water and dust resistant Shock Drop test per 1 meter onto pavement Humidity... -
Page 47: Flashlight
APPENDIX Device Specifications Thermal Camera (continued) Optics Technology Chalcogenide Glass w/Anti-reflective Coating Focal Length 4 mm F/1.2 Focus Range 6 inches to infinity Field of View 44˚ Diagonal, 27˚ Horizontal, 36˚ Vertical Detection Distance Up to 500 feet Flashlight Type Lumens Default Hi 300 lm... -
Page 48: Display
APPENDIX Device Specifications Display Type 2.4” TFT Color LCD Resolution 240x320 (QVGA) Viewing Angle > 70 Degrees Contrast Ratio 500:1 Battery Technology Polymer Lithium Ion Capacity 1900mAh Voltage 3.7V nominal Charge Current On included power adapter < 1A In live USB port <... -
Page 49: Other
APPENDIX Device Specifications Others Storage SD Card Removable microSD, up to 32GB File System FAT32 Photos/Images Portable Network Graphics (PNG) format Time & Date Stamp # Images (512MB) @224KB each > 2200 # Images (32GB) @224KB each > 142000 USB Connection USB Port Micro-B Mass Storage Class... -
Page 50: Conformities
APPENDIX Conformities Standard Description EN 61326-1:2012 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. EMC requirements. General requirements EN 61326-2-2:2013 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. EMC requirements. Part 2-2 Particular requirements – Test Configurations, operational conditions and performance criteria for portable test measuring and monitoring equipment used in low-voltage distribution systems. - Page 51 APPENDIX Conformities Standard Description IEC 61000-4-4:2004 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-4: Testing and measurement Amendment 1:2010 Techniques – Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test IEC 61000-4-5:2005 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-5: Testing and measurement techniques – Surge immunity test IEC 61000-4-6:2008 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) –...
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Page 52: Error Screens
APPENDIX Error Screens Figure 53: Photo Not Available Screen Figure 54: SD Memory Card Invalid Screen If the Gallery encounters a corrupted image, this screen is displayed as a If this screen is displayed, something occurred to the formatting of the microSD placeholder instead of the image. - Page 53 APPENDIX Error Screens Figure 55: SD Memory Card Full Screen Figure 56: SD Memory Card Not Connected Screen If a photo capture is attempted when there is not enough memory If a photo capture is attempted when the USB card is removed, available to save the image, this screen is displayed.
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Page 54: List Of Figures
APPENDIX List of Figures Figure 1: Registration page Figure 2: Parts definitions and location Figure 3: US Packaging Figure 4: European & Canadian Packaging Figure 5: Reveal showing the rear door open and the USB port (for charging) highlighted Figure 6: Reveal battery charger Figure 7: Supplied cable between charger and Reveal USB Port Figure 8: The Battery Charging screen Figure 9: The Splash screen... - Page 55 APPENDIX List of Figures Figure 18: The Gallery OPTIONS screen Figure 19: The Empty Gallery screen Figure 20: The Device Setting screen Figure 21: The General Setting screen Figure 22: Select Date Format screen Figure 23: Select Time Format screen Figure 24: Set Date and Time screen Figure 25: Language Selection screen Figure 26: The Units screen...
- Page 56 APPENDIX List of Figures Figure 36: Flashlight On High Intensity Figure 37: Flashlight On Low Intensity screen Figure 38: Flashlight Off screen Figure 39: Restore screen Figure 40: Successful Restore screen Figure 41: Reveal showing the rear door open and the microSD card slot highlighted Figure 42: microSD card Figure 43: microSD card and adapter Figure 44: Reveal showing the rear door open and the USB port (for connectivity) highlighted...
- Page 57 APPENDIX List of Figures Figure 51: Reveal Connected to a Windows PC Figure 52: Reveal Connected to a Mac OS Figure 53: Photo Not Available screen Figure 54: SD Memory Card Invalid screen Figure 55: SD Memory Card Full screen Figure 56: SD Memory Card Not Connected screen List of Tables Table 1: Icon function and descriptions...
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Page 58: Index
APPENDIX Index adaptor, Flashlight, 43, Battery, 40, Flashlight Specifications, Battery charger, 12, LUT, 17, Battery Specifications, microSD Card, 18, 36, 37, 41, 43, Cable, 6, 12, 40, Other Specifications, Care Guide, System reset, Device Specifications, 45, Thermal Camera Specifications, Display Specifications, Troubleshooting, Environmental Specifications, USB, 37, 40, 41, 43,...
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