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Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176
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VT02, VT04A, VT04
Visual IR Thermometer

Users Manual

October 2012, Rev.2, 4/14
© 2012-2014 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: Users Manual

    Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com VT02, VT04A, VT04 Visual IR Thermometer Users Manual October 2012, Rev.2, 4/14 © 2012-2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ................1 How to Contact Fluke ..............2 Safety Information ..............2 Before You Start ................. 4 Power On and Off ..............5 Rechargeable Battery ..............6 Features and Controls ..............7 Button Operation ................ 8 Image Blending ...............
  • Page 4 VT02, VT04A, VT04 Users Manual...
  • Page 5 List of Tables Table Title Page Symbols ..................3 Packing List ................4 Features ..................7 Menu Icons ................. 13 Temperature Measurement Accuracy ........16...
  • Page 6 VT02, VT04A, VT04 Users Manual...
  • Page 7 Menu Navigation and Battery Icon ..........11 Parameter Adjustment ..............12 On-Screen Comparison of D:S Ratio ......... 17 Detection Ability ................. 17 10. High/Low Temperature Alarm ............ 20 11. Image Capture Scenarios for Auto-Monitor Alarm ...... 23 12. VT02, VT04A Battery Replacement ........... 28...
  • Page 8 VT02, VT04A, VT04 Users Manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Capture both heat map and visual images with a single trigger pull. ® Create a report with Fluke SmartView software. The Product is easy to use. Turn on and within seconds it provides an image with no training needed. Several features increase the accuracy and usability of the Product: •...

  • Page 10: How To Contact Fluke

    VT02, VT04A, VT04 Users Manual Safety Information A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the equipment under test.  Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury: •...
  • Page 11 Follow all battery care and charging instructions in this manual. • Use only specified replacement parts. • Use only the Fluke supplied power adapter to charge the VT04 battery. Table 1 is a list of symbols used on the Product or in this manual. Table 1. Symbols Symbol Description ...

  • Page 12: Before You Start

    • • VT Series Quick Reference Card 4477229 [1] Fluke recommends the micro SD memory card that is supplied with the Product. Fluke does not warrant the use or reliability of aftermarket SD memory cards of different brands or capacities.

  • Page 13: Power On And Off

    The Auto Off (VT04A and VT04) feature turns off the Product after a selected time interval. The default setting is 10 minutes and is user-selectable as 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes of inactivity. This feature is disabled in Alarm mode. VT02 VT04A, VT04 hak03.eps Figure 1.

  • Page 14: Rechargeable Battery

    VT02, VT04A, VT04 Users Manual Rechargeable Battery The VT04 has a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Note New batteries are not fully charged. Two to ten normal charging/discharging cycles may be required before the battery charges to its maximum capacity. Before using the VT04 for the first time, charge the battery: Plug the ac power supply into an ac wall outlet.

  • Page 15: Features And Controls

    Micro SD Memory Card Slot  Tripod Mount  Select/Enter  Infrared Lens  Rotating Lens Cover (VT02)  Visual Camera  Trigger for Image Capture  Battery Cover  Micro USB Connector (Input 2.5 W, 0.5 A at 5 V) ...

  • Page 16: Button Operation

    VT02, VT04A, VT04 Users Manual Button Operation Two functions are accessed directly from the buttons: Blending/Capture and Save. The arrow buttons are used for menu navigation. Image Blending Image blending makes it easier to understand infrared heat maps through the use of an aligned visible image and infrared heat map.

  • Page 17: Visual Image Alignment Control

    Push NEAR () for a measurement distance from 15 cm to 23 cm (6 in to 9 in). Push FAR () or a measurement distance further than 23 cm/9 in. The Near or Far icon shows in the upper left corner of the display. VT02 VT02 IMAGING IR IMAGING IR...

  • Page 18: Capture And Save

    VT02, VT04A, VT04 Users Manual Capture and Save The Product saves up to 10,000 images/GB on the micro SD memory card. Note Use the micro SD memory card to download images from the Product to a PC. The micro-USB cable is for battery charging only.

  • Page 19: Menu Functions

    Visual IR Thermometer Menu Functions Menu Functions To open the display menu, push . The menu has options for memory, emissivity, background temperature, hot and cold markers, date, and time. For the VT04A and VT04, menu options that are set by you are saved in memory and remain as set each time you turn off and turn on the Product.
  • Page 20 VT02, VT04A, VT04 Users Manual Push  to select the menu option and edit the value. The / buttons change the value of the menu selection. After adjustments are made, push  to accept a new value and exit the edit mode. See Figure 7.
  • Page 21 Visual IR Thermometer Menu Functions Table 4 is a list of the menu icons and their descriptions. Table 4. Menu Icons VT04A Icon Description VT02 VT04 • • View Stored Images • • Emissivity • • Color Palette • •...

  • Page 22: Review Memory

    VT02, VT04A, VT04 Users Manual Review Memory The Memory mode lets you view the stored images. You can also delete images in this menu. Highlight the Memory icon. Push  to open the Memory mode. Push / to scroll through and review the stored images.

  • Page 23: Temperature Measurement

    Visual IR Thermometer Menu Functions Temperature Measurement All objects radiate infrared energy. The quantity of energy radiated is based on the actual surface temperature and the surface emissivity of the object. The Product senses the infrared energy from the surface of the object and uses this data to calculate an estimated temperature value.
  • Page 24 VT02, VT04A, VT04 Users Manual Table 5 shows the distance to area ratio (D:S) for measurement accuracy. Table 5. Temperature Measurement Accuracy For best temperature accuracy, strive for a full field of view. hak09.eps Model 38 mm @ 230 mm...
  • Page 25 Figure 8 shows how the D:S ratio compares on-screen for both models. The higher the ratio, the smaller the target area needs to be for an accurate measurement. Figure 9 illustrates the detection ability. VT02 D:S = 6:1 VT04A/VT04 D:S = 9:1 hak21.eps Figure 8.

  • Page 26: Color Palette

    VT02, VT04A, VT04 Users Manual Color Palette The Palette menu changes the false-color presentation of the infrared images that are on the display or captured. A variety of palettes are available. Some palettes are more suitable for specific applications and are set as required.

  • Page 27: Temperature Units

    Visual IR Thermometer Menu Functions Temperature Units The Product shows temperatures in °C or °F. Date and Time In the Clock menu the user can set the time and the date. Push  to select the Clock. hak12.jpg Push  again to select the date type. Move through the menu selections with the /...

  • Page 28: High/Low Temperature Alarm (Vt04A, Vt04)

    VT02, VT04A, VT04 Users Manual High/Low Temperature Alarm (VT04A, VT04) High temperature and low temperature alarms are available on the VT04A and VT04. The temperature threshold is set for either the high or low alarm. When an alarm is set, you can quickly scan the scene and find objects that are above or below the threshold.

  • Page 29: Time-Lapse Image Capture (Vt04A, Vt04)

    Visual IR Thermometer Menu Functions Time-Lapse Image Capture (VT04A, VT04) The VT04A and VT04 have a time-lapse feature that monitors equipment with captured images at a user-set time interval. The user selects from a menu of preset values for both the time interval and duration. By default, the file name for these captured images includes an S, for example, XXXS.is2.

  • Page 30: Auto-Monitor Alarm (Vt04A, Vt04)

    VT02, VT04A, VT04 Users Manual Auto-Monitor Alarm (VT04A, VT04) The Auto-Monitor Alarm feature is similar to the high/low temperature alarm feature. The difference is that instead of a flashing warning, the Product saves an image. When the temperature of an object in the scene goes above or below the threshold value, the Product saves the image.
  • Page 31 Visual IR Thermometer Menu Functions To prevent too many images being saved, there is a 10-minute delay between saved images. The delay applies only when a temperature threshold is breached and stays breached. When the scene temperature goes below (or above for low alarm) the threshold temperature, the delay is reset to zero.

  • Page 32: Auto Off (Vt04A, Vt04)

    VT02, VT04A, VT04 Users Manual Auto Off (VT04A, VT04) The Auto Off feature turns off the Product after a selected time interval. The default setting is 10 minutes and is user-selectable as 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes of inactivity.

  • Page 33: Measurements

    Visual IR Thermometer Measurements Measurements The temperature measurement of the center area is shown at the top of the display. The emissivity setting also shows at the top of the display. When the hot and cold markers are turned on, move the Product until the hot or cold spot coincides with the middle measurement area.

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    VT02, VT04A, VT04 Users Manual Maintenance Maintenance is not necessary for this Product.  Warning To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, use only specified replacement parts.  Caution To prevent damage to the Product, do not leave the camera exposed to a heat source or high-temperature environments, such as an unattended vehicle in the sun.

  • Page 35: Battery Care

    Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat or fire. Do not put in sunlight. • Use only Fluke-supplied power adapters to charge the VT04 battery.   Caution Do not incinerate the Product and/or battery. Go to Fluke’s website for recycling information.

  • Page 36: Vt02, Vt04A

    To replace the batteries: Remove the battery cover from the handle. Remove the discharged batteries. Note Do not charge the batteries included with the VT02 and VT04A models. Install new batteries with the correct polarity, see Figure 12. hak06.eps Figure 12. VT02, VT04A Battery Replacement...

  • Page 37: Vt04

    Detector Type ............. Uncooled pyroelectric ceramic Thermal Sensitivity (NETD) ........ ≤250 mK Infrared Spectral Band ........6.5 µm to 14 µm Visual Camera ............ 11025 pixels Field of View VT02 ............... 20° X 20° VT04A, VT04 ..........28° X 28° Focus Mechanism ..........Fixed Focus...
  • Page 38 VT02, VT04A, VT04 Users Manual Image Presentation Palettes VT02 ..............Ironbow, Rainbow, Rainbow High Contrast, Grayscale (white hot) and Grayscale (black hot) VT04A, VT04 ........... Hot Metal, Ironbow, Rainbow, Rainbow High Contrast, Grayscale (white hot) and Grayscale (black hot) Level and Span ........... Auto Blending Information Parallax Correction of Visual and IR Blending ..
  • Page 39 Visual IR Thermometer Specifications Controls and Adjustments VT02 VT04A VT04 • • • Select Color Palette • • • User-Selectable Temperature Scale (°F/°C) • • • Time/Date Set • • • Emissivity Selection • • • Reflected Background Temperature Compensation •...
  • Page 40 Users Manual Batteries Type VT04 ..............Li-ion Rechargeable, 3.6 V, 2250 mAh, 8.1 Wh VT02, VT04A ........... 4 AA, LR6 1.5 V Battery Life ............8 hrs Power Save ............Power down after 10 minutes of inactivity Standards Electromagnetic Environment ......EN 61326-1: Portable US FCC ...............

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