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PCE Instruments PCE-TC 9 Manual

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PCE Americas Inc.
PCE Instruments UK Ltd.
711 Commerce Way
Units 12/13
Suite 8
South Point Business Park
Jupiter
Ensign way
FL-33458
Hampshire / Southampton
USA
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
From outside US: +1
From outside UK: +44
Tel: (561) 320-9162
Tel: (0) 2380 98703 0
Fax: (561) 320-9176
Fax: (0) 2380 98703 9
info@pce-americas.com
info@pce-instruments.com
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www.pce-instruments.com
Manual
Thermometer PCE-TC 9
Version 1.0
Date of creation: 11.11.2015
Date of last change: 13.11.2015

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  • Page 1 PCE Americas Inc. PCE Instruments UK Ltd. 711 Commerce Way Units 12/13 Suite 8 South Point Business Park Jupiter Ensign way FL-33458 Hampshire / Southampton United Kingdom, SO31 4RF From outside US: +1 From outside UK: +44 Tel: (561) 320-9162...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......................4 Safety notes ......................4 Specification ......................5 System description ....................7 Battery and charger ........................7 4.1.1 Charge battery ..........................7 Direct charging ........................... 7 Controls ............................7 Inserting the battery ........................10 Quick operation ........................11 Measure the temperature of the desired object................
  • Page 3 Manual Emissivity of different materials ................32 Contact ........................33 PCE Instruments UK ........................ 33 PCE Americas .......................... 33...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    SD card in JPEG format. The included 2 GB memory card is capable for storing 5000 images taken by the thermal camera PCE-TC 9. Then, these images can be analyzed on a PC by means of the software package which is also included. The 3.5-inch color LCD of the thermal camera can be rotated by 270 °.

  • Page 5: Specification

    Manual Specification Lens of the thermal camera Field of view (FOV) 21 ° x 16 ° / 0,4 m 38 ° x 28 ° / 0.3 m (optional available) 11 ° x 8.5 ° / 1.2 m (optional available) Microbolometer of the thermal camera 384 x 288 Pixel IR resolution of the thermal camera Geometrical resolution /IFOV...
  • Page 6 Manual Environmental conditions of the thermal camera Operating temperature range -20 ... +50 °C Storage temperature range -40 ... +70 °C Protection class (case) IP 50 Humidity <90 % Shock 25 G, IEC60068-2-29 Vibration 2 G, IEC60068-2-6 Physical data of the thermal camera Dimensions 126 x 62 x 154 mm Weight...

  • Page 7: System Description

    Manual System description The thermal camera makes good thermal pictures and allows determination of temperatures so that it can be used in multiple areas and industries. The efficiency in industrial fields can also be optimised by using this camera. Battery and charger It is recommended to charge the instrument immediately when the battery symbol is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 8 Manual In fusion mode and overlay mode: press ˃ to optimize the overlay and infrared picture press ˂ and ˃ to view the pictures press ˂ to freeze the infrared picture and press again to cancel press ˅ and ˄ to zoom in and out After pressing hot key 2, the instrument is in area measurement mode (LED flashes yellow): to choose the measuring spots: press the arrow keys to move the measuring spot in the desired direction.
  • Page 9 Manual 14. Power key: Switch on / off the instrument. 15. Multifunctional interface for audio / video output Insert the converter cable. Headphones may be inserted to listen to the audio notes. A screen can also be attached to view the videos. 16.

  • Page 10: Inserting The Battery

    Manual 19. Thread for tripod (¼ “): 20. 270 ° tiltable colour LCD (3.2 “) Inserting the battery Insert the battery. Remove the battery.

  • Page 11: Quick Operation

    Manual Quick operation Insert battery properly. Press and hold the power key until the LED lights up and wait until the system initialization is completed. Remove the lens cover, point the camera at your desired object and adjust the focus so that you have a clear picture.

  • Page 12: Display Description

    Manual 4.12 Display description All objects can be chosen by using the hot key 2. The chosen object will flash yellow. If no action has been taken after two seconds, the hot key mode will be ended automatically. 1. Auto focus: Press hot key 1 to activate auto focus. 2.

  • Page 13: Main Menu And Submenus

    Manual 4.13 Main menu and submenus 4.13.1 The main menu: Press and hold the Enter key (if you are not in hot key mode) to enter the main menu which is displayed as follows: Use ˄ and ˅ to choose the right menu element. The selected one will be highlighted in white. Press ˃ to get to the chosen submenu and use ˂...

  • Page 14: Submenus

    Manual 4.14 Submenus 4.14.1 File Use the file menu to save, view and delete thermal images. Also you can add audio comments or format the storage. 4.14.2 Manage Choose “manage submenu” to get an overview of the thermal pictures. Add audio comments or edit them. Thermal images can also be deleted.

  • Page 15: Save

    Manual 4.14.3 Save Save an image in real-time measurement. This function equals the Shutter key. 4.14.4 Voice The submenu for the audio comments may be used to record, play, save and delete the audio comments. The symbol shows that an audio comment has been added to the thermal image. If an audio comment has been added already, a new one will be recorded by pressing “Record”.

  • Page 16: Delete

    Manual 4.14.5 Delete Enter the submenu “Delete” to get a dialogue box. Choose “OK” and press the Enter key to confirm the deletion. Press and hold the Enter key to leave the preview mode. 4.14.6 Format This function will format the internal storage or the SD card. When in main menu, choose “settings” – “system settings”...

  • Page 17: Spot Measurement

    Manual 4.15.1 Spot measurement First press the Enter key and then press ˃ or ˂ to enable or disable a spot. You can choose up to four points at the same time. The results are displayed in the top right corner with a reticle. 4.15.2 Characteristics of spot measurement Press hot key 2 until the spot mark flashes yellow.
  • Page 18 Manual 4.15.3.1 Horizontal line measurement The horizontal line is a scan line for the temperature. In the upper right corner the current temperature value of the horizontal line in intersection with the cursor line is displayed. After pressing hot key 2, you will get to line measurement mode.
  • Page 19 Manual 4.15.3.2 Vertical line measurement The vertical line is a scan line for the temperature. In the upper right corner the current temperature value of the vertical line in intersection with the cursor line is displayed. After pressing hot key 2, you will get to line measurement mode.

  • Page 20: Area Measurement (Rect)

    Manual 4.15.4 Area measurement (Rect) First, press the Enter key and then press ˃ and ˂ to enable or disable the areas. You can choose up to three areas at the same time. The measurement value in the top right corner of the LCD is the temperature value of the chosen rectangle.

  • Page 21: Parameters

    Manual Emissivity: see appendix. Set reference: Set the current value as a reference. Measurement type: choose between minimum- / maximum- and average value. Adjust: set the size and position of the rectangle 4.15.6 Parameters Here you can adjust the settings to improve the temperature measurement. Use the arrow keys to make the settings (˅...

  • Page 22: Save Settings

    Manual 4.15.6.5 Adjust temperature Usually this option remains unchanged. Under certain circumstances, it will be necessary to adjust the measured value. Use the ˂ and ˃ keys to make adjustments. Pressing the keys shortly will lead to adjustments in steps of 0.1 and pressing and holding them will lead to adjustments in steps of 1. 4.15.7 Save settings All changes made in the parameters need to be saved before turning the device off.
  • Page 23 Manual 4.16.1.1 Alarm Switch Pressing ˂ or ˃ switches the alarm function on or off. In case the alarm is switched on and the temperature is above the alarm temperature, there will be a signal and the location of the high temperature will be marked in the alarm colour (if set).
  • Page 24 Manual Over: In this mode, you need to set the upper temperature range. Press ˂ or ˃ to change the temperature range in steps of 0.1 K. By pressing and holding ˂ or ˃, the value is changed in 1 K steps.
  • Page 25 Manual 4.16.1.9 Fusion The fusion of the infrared image and the camera image can be scaled in four different steps: automatic, ½ mix, ¼ mix and ¾ mix. Automatic ½ mix ¼ mix ¾ mix...
  • Page 26 Manual 4.16.1.10 Settings for fusion Press hot key 2 until “fusion” flashes yellow. Press the Enter key to switch to the settings mode. Here you can set the parameters “Mixing proportion” and “Adjust”. If there has been no activity for two seconds the instrument will return to the real-time-measurement mode.

  • Page 27: Analysis Setup

    +250 °C. The temperature ranges 200 °C / 600 °C and 200 °C / 1000 °C can be set if the customers wishes to have them. 4.16.2.2 Choosing the lens There are three lenses available for the PCE-TC 9: 21.5 mm (standard lens) 11 mm (wide-angle lens) 40 mm (tele lens) Use ˂...

  • Page 28: L&S (Auto/Manual Mode)

    Manual 4.16.5 L&S (Auto/Manual mode) Hit the Enter key to switch between manual and automatic correction. When in manual correction mode, the display will show L&S in the upper left part of the display. Use ˂ or ˃ to adjust the upper and lower temperature limit.

  • Page 29: Time & Date

    Manual 4.17.1.4 Video Make your choice between PAL and NTSC. 4.17.1.5 Transparence Enables or disables the transparent function. 4.17.1.6 Display Device Choose between the LCD and an external monitoring system. It is only possible to run one display device. The other one will be switched off automatically. If – accidentally – the external monitor was chosen and the display has been switched off, you need to restart the device.

  • Page 30: Factory Settings

    Manual 4.17.3 Factory settings This function resets the camera to its factory settings completely. Overview of the factory settings Item Parameter Value / Function Targets Measurement spots 1, 2, 3, 4 deactivated Field 1, 2 deactivated Field 3 activated Measurement line None Measuring parameters Emissivity...

  • Page 31: Disc Information

    Manual 4.17.5 Disc information Here you will get information about the free and occupied space on the two storage mediums. Troubleshooting Problem Cause and solution Camera does not switch on - no battery inserted or inserted incorrectly → insert the battery properly - battery voltage too low →...

  • Page 32: Emissivity Of Different Materials

    Manual Emissivity of different materials Material Surface Temperature (°C) Emissivity (έ) Aluminium Unoxidised 0.20 Oxidised 0.55 Brass Brown polished 0.40 Unpolished 0.22 Oxidised 0.61 Copper Oxidised 0.78 Iron Oxidised 0.74 Rusty 0.65 Cast iron Oxidised 0.64 Unoxidised 0.21 Welding rod Rough 0.94 Polished...

  • Page 33: Contact

    If you have any questions about our range of products or measuring instruments please contact PCE Instruments. PCE Instruments UK By post: PCE Instruments UK Ltd. Units 12/13 South Point Business Park Ensign Way, Southampton Hampshire United Kingdom, SO31 4RF...

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