InfraTec VARIOCAM HD User Manual page 9

Thermography System VarioCAM
2. Introduction
Handling
The VarioCAM ® HD is equipped with a highly sensitive uncooled microbolometer detector. The object
radiations occurring in thermographic practice do not induce any changes to the detector. However,
overloads exceeding a black body radiation of 1,000°C in the measuring ranges 1 and 2*, as well as
2,000°C in measuring range 3* may result in irrevocable damages and thus, must be avoided.
The VarioCAM ® HD must not be pointed directly into the sun or other high-radiation sources (e.g.
lasers) neither during operation nor when switched off, because this may result in irrevocable
changes to the microbolometer detector, the origins of which can be unambiguously demonstrated.
The manufacturer does not assume any warranty for damages caused this way.
For measurements in conjunction with CO2 lasers, the laser protection filters offered by InfraTec as
accessories should be use. Even when using other laser, the use of appropriate protective filter is
recommended to prevent damage from VarioCAM
reflection of laser radiation can cause damage to the detector. The manufacturer takes no
responsibility for damages caused in this way.
It is also absolutely necessary to prevent the sun or other high-energy radiation sources from
indirectly coming into the field of view of the VarioCAM
When the VarioCAM
Only use SD and/or SDHC memory cards in the SD drive of the VarioCAM
the thermography camera or the memory card may occur, which no liability will be assumed for.
As a matter of principle, use the supplied battery charger in order to charge the supplied rechargeable
lithium-ion batteries. The battery charger is only suitable for indoor operation. In order to avoid the
risk of fire and/or electrical shocks, the battery charger must not be exposed to rain or moisture.
The lens should not be replaced in rooms with high amounts of dust or moisture, because the degree
of protection IP54 is not provided for when the lens is removed.
On the front of the device, the VarioCAM
pointer* generating a visible laser beam. Avoid looking directly into the laser beam and do not point
the laser beam to other persons. This may damage their eyes.
When installing the thermography system to machines and systems in a stationary manner, it must be
ensured that the laser beam is not located at eye level.
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The VarioCAM HD is equipped with an LED light in order to illuminate the color camera's image.
Avoid any direct eye contact and do not point the LED light to other persons. This may damage their
eyes.
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® HD is not used, the supplied protective lens cap must be attached at all times.
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HD is equipped with a laser range finder* (LRF) and/or laser
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HD. Please note that even a small - even diffuse -
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HD using reflecting surfaces!
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HD. Otherwise, damages to
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