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Thumb Index Introduction of camera components and battery Preparing the IR Camera loading. Description of basic functions, e.g. how to turn on/off Basic function the IR camera and work with the control panel and LCD monitor. Description of analytical software with the camera, Shooting from each analysis settings to using the camera’s various analysis tools.
Table of Contents Read This First .......................... 2 Front View ..................8 Back / Bottom View ................. 9 Quick Guide ..........................10 Preparing the IR Camera ..................... 11 Charging the Battery Pack ............11 Installing the Battery Pack ............. 14 Connecting and Installing the TF Card ..........
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Basic Functions ........................28 Using the LCD Monitor ..............28 Selecting Menus and Settings ............29 Resetting the Settings to Default ........... 31 Shooting ........................... 32 IR Camera Adjustment ..............32 Focus Manual Focus and digital zoom .......... 32 Image adjustment..............36 Palette settings ..............
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Spot analysis................51 Area analysis ................. 52 Line analysis ................56 Isotherm analysis ..............57 Setting the Alarm temperature ..........58 Setting the comparing temperature ........59 Remove analysis tools ............60 Saving the Image ................61 Attaching Voice Memos Images ............ 62 Voice/Text recording ...............
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Troubles Shooting ......................... 74 Appendix ..........................75 How to setup for optional Lens ............75 Camera Care and Maintenance............. 76 Emissivity table ................77 Specification ..........................84...
IR camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that SATIR, its subsidiaries, affiliates and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of an IR camera or accessory. Any results in the failure of an image are to be recorded in a format that is machine readable.
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Warnings Avoid damaging eyesight Warning : Do not trigger the laser pointer in human or animal eyes. Exposure to the produced by the laser pointer may damage eyesight. Do not disassemble Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described this guide.
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In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire. Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock.
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source or expose them to direct flame or heat Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries This is serious risk of injury due to an explosion.
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Use only recommended batteries and accessories Using of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. Disconnect the compact power adapter from both the IR camera and power outlet after recharging and when the IR camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards Continuous use over a long period of time may...
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IR camera in a safe place. Storing the IR camera for extended periods with battery installed will run down the battery. Right Reserved SATIR reserves the right to change the functions and configurations of our products without prior notice.
Component Guide Back / Bottom View Figure Explanation Power Indicator Cancel Auto adjust Enter Power switch Freeze/Active Omni selector Video output...
Quick Guide Quick Guide Procedure Charge the battery pack fully before using it for the first time. Insert the battery pack. Installing the TF Card and selecting TF card as the file path. Press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds. Setting the date and time and the global settings.
Preparing the IR Camera Charging the Battery Pack General Follow the procedures to charge the battery pack for the first time and subsequently when the low battery icon appears on the display panel. The following icons indicate the battery status on the LCD display.
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The charge indicator light is red while the battery pack is charging and it turns blue when charging is completed. After charging, unplug the battery charger and remove the battery pack.
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Method 2: Install battery pack into the camera, then plug a USB cable into the USB interface on the host and recharge the camera directly. NOTE This is a lithium ion battery pack so there is no need to discharge it completely before recharging. It can be recharged at any time.
Preparing the IR Camera Installing the Battery Pack General Fully charge the battery before using it for the first time. Procedure Insert the battery pack: Fit the battery pack into the slot, and then push down the battery pack until it’s fixed. Pull out the battery pack: Press the battery pack cover .
NOTE Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use. Connecting and Installing the TF card Connecting and Installing the TF Card Figure Explanation Micro USB...
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TF card Video output NOTE The TF card must be formatted in FAT32. Otherwise, the IR camera may not recognize the TF card.
Preparing the IR Camera Turning the Power On / Off General The power indicator is lit while the power of the camera is on. Procedure...
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Press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds. •The power indicator will be on. After some time, a startup image will appear on the screen. Turn off the camera. Press power switch and then there will pop-up a prompt box and click the [OK].
Power and time display Level(click to modify) Color scale Span(click to modify) Temperature unit;Emissivity;Distance; Environment temperature;Humidity; Quick launcher SATIR trademark(Click to bring up the main menu) NOTE You can show/hide the Quick launcher with the following step: click [Settings]–[Image]–[Quick Launcher] on/off.
Preparing the IR Camera Setting the Date and Time General You need to set the Data & Time when the IR camera is turned on for the first time. Procedure 1 Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow to select the [Settings] menu and press ENTER key.
Preparing the IR Camera Local Settings Language Setting General In this menu item, you can display style of the built-in menu system. Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow to select the [Settings] menu and press Enter key.
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About the You can set the following options in the system setting. local Selects the language of the menus and Language settings messages. Update/Backup/Recovery thermal imager Update operating system Date & Set the system date and time display, set Time time zone.
Preparing the IR Camera Local Setting Unit Setting Press the [C] key or click the icon Press the RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to Procedure select [Settings], then press the ENTER key. Press the DOWN arrow on the Omni selector to select [System] then click [Unit Setting].
Preparing the IR Camera Local Setting TV-OUT Modes Setting Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select [Settings] then press ENTER key. Press the DOWN arrow on the Omni selector to select [System] then click [Control].
Preparing the IR Camera Update/Backup/Recover Update/Backup/Recovery Procedure Copy the installation package to the TF Card. Turn off the IR Camera and insert the TF Card. Turn on the IR Camera. Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select [Settings] then press ENTER key.
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Turning the power on. When the LOGO showed on the screen after the “Booting...”then press and hold the UP and DOWN key at the same time about 15s until the screen show the “In Restore Mode”. Press the Enter key to restore the system. Press the C key to Exit the recovery.
Preparing the IR Camera Power Manage Power Manage You can set the screensavers and the Auto-off time at General the power manage. Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to select [Settings], press the ENTER key. Press the DOWN arrow on the Omni selector to select [System] then press the RIGHT arrow.
Basic Functions Using the LCD Monitor Using the LCD Monitor If you wish to use the LCD monitor for shooting, playing General back thermal images and adjusting menu settings, follow the instructions below. Figure Procedure Follow this procedure to use the LCD Monitor Open the LCD displayer in the direction of the arrow.
Basic Functions Selecting Menus and Settings General The camera comes with two methods of control, keypad and touch screen. The user can operate the camera depending on their preference and application. keypad Press the [C] key. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector.
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Area analysis Line analysis Isotherm analysis Image Media Settings...
Basic Functions Resetting the Settings to Default General You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default. Procedure Follow this procedure to reset the settings to default Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to select [Settings], press the ENTER key.
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Focus Manual focus and digital zoom Figure Procedure Follow this procedure to adjust the focal length. Aim the IR camera at the object. Turn the focus ring to focus on the target. Do not stop turning until the image is clear. NOTE You can press LEFT +UP/DOWN to realize the digital zoom.
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Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Display Modes DuoVision Display modes Thermal, Visual and DuoVision image display This IR camera records visual images with its built-in digital General camera. You can capture a visual image as a reference to the thermal image. Procedure Follow this procedure to switch the display mode Click the icon...
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Shooting IR Camera Adjustment In DuoVision display mode, you can see the thermal images ‘merge’ into the visible images. Explanation This table explain the different display mode. In this mode, you can use the analysis tools to analyze the target. But what you see is the image with pseudo color.
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settings, please click [Done]. Figure 1. Set the ratio of IR images and Visual images. The value NOTE is from 1% to 100%. After you finish these things please click [Done]. 2. The items above are activated only in [Merg] mode.
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Image adjustment General You can adjust the Level (brightness) and Span (contrast) of the image captured by IR camera, manually or automatically. Explanation Auto adjust The IR camera will automatically adjust the brightness and contrast, and calibrate when you press the A key.
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Palette settings Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select the [Image], press the ENTER key to call the image toolbar. Click [Palette]. Slide to select the palette mode and then click [Close] to finish the setting.
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Shutter automatically Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select [Settings] and then press ENTER key. Press the DOWN arrow on the Omni selector to select [Image] then click [Shutter Interval].
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Turning the LED and Laser on/off Do not trigger the laser pointer in human or animal eyes. Warning Exposure to the light produced by the laser pointer may damage eyesight. Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon.
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About control TV-OUT Click to turn on and press the UP and DOWN arrow on the Omni selector to close. TV-OUT Mode Slide to select the NTSC or PAL mode. Click to turn on when using CCD in darkness. Laser Click to turn on the laser to aim at the object.
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment USB mode setting Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select [Settings] and then press ENTER key. Press the DOWN arrow on the Omni selector to select [System] and click [Control], slide up the list and click [USB Mode].
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Setting the multifunction key You can set the multifunction key with different General functions such as Shutter, Freeze, Snapshot, Laser and LED through the system. Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select the [Settings] menu, then press the Enter key.
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Bluetooth setting Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select [Settings], then press the ENTER key. Press the DOWN arrow on the Omni selector to select the [System] then slide up and click [Bluetooth].
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Measurement range Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon Press RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select the [Settings] then press the ENTER key Press the UP arrow on the Omni selector to select the [Analysis] then click the [Temp.
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Freezing / Activating an Image You can activate / freeze a thermal image by pressing General the S key on the keypad. Procedure Press the [S] key, then the image is freezing. Press the [S ] key again then the image is active.
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Checking the emissivity table Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon Press LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select [Settings] then press the ENTER key. Press UP arrow on the Omni selector to select [Analysis], then click [Emiss Table].
Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Setting object/global settings Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select the [Settings] then press the ENTER key. Press the UP arrow on the Omni selector to select the [Analysis] then click the [Global Param.].
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NOTE About the analysis parameters Different material has different Emissivity emissivity. Use different emissivity to measure different material. Different object has different distance Distance to the IR camera. Use different distance to measure different object. Ambi. Temp Input ambient temperature. Set a reference temperature to Refl.
Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Restore the default settings Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select [Settings] then press ENTER key. Press the DOWN arrow on the Omni selector to select [Analysis] and click [Reset].
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Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Press the [C] key or click the icon Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select the [Spot] menu, and press the ENTER key. Setting the spot analysis. • Click to choose a spot, then press the ENTER key. •...
Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Area analysis Figure About changing the shape of the analysis area.
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Procedure Follow this procedure to fulfill Area analysis Press the [C] key or click the icon Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select the [Area] menu. Setting the analysis area. • Double click the center or the four corners of the area. •Then, the menu bar of this area will pop up, you can click the options what you want to change directly on the screen.
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•Select the area you want to move by click the area. •By pressing LEFT and UP you can elongated the length of the area on vertical direction; By pressing LEFT and DOWN you can shorten the length of the area on vertical direction; By pressing RIGHT and UP you can elongated the length of the area on horizontal direction;...
Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Line analysis Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the omni selector to select the [Line] menu. Moving the line. •Select the line you want to move by click the line. •One way:Press the UP or DOWN key to move the line, press the LEFT, RIGHT arrow on the omni selector to move the Inverted triangle.
Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Isotherm analysis Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select the [ISO] menu. Setting isotherm range. • Start from Step 1 to set or select isotherm analysis. •...
Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Setting the Alarm temperature Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press LEFT arrow on the Omni selector to select [Spot], press the ENTER key to add a spot and press the ENTER key again to call the setting window of the spot.
Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Setting the comparing temperature Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press LEFT or RIGHT arrow to select [Spot] or [Area]. Press the ENTER key to add spot or area analysis tools. Press the [C] key. Press RIGHT arrow to select [Settings] and press the ENTER key.
Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Remove analysis tools General This topic briefly explains how to remove analysis tools you place on the screen. Procedure Click the icon on the screen. In the pop-up menu bar on the right side click [Clear] key to clear all the analysis tools.
Shooting Saving the Image General After you freeze an image, you can click the icon on the screen in the pop-up menu bar on the right side, click [Snapshot] to save the image, or you can also save the image with the next steps. Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon.
Shooting Attaching Voice Memos Images Voice/Text recording General You can introduce an image with voice or text recording. Procedure Install the Bluetooth headset. Press the [C] key, then press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the omni selector to select the [Media] menu, then press the Enter key.
attach voice comment to an image. Shooting Snapshot and Edit the image Snapshot/Edit Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select the [Media] menu, then press the Enter key. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select the [Snapshot] and press the...
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Select and press the ENTER key to Snapshot capture the present image. Edit the image. Edit Voice Record voice for the image. Video Record a video. Replay Replay the recorded video. File Manage the file. Back Back to the main menu.
Shooting Record/Replay the Video Record/Replay the Video Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select the [Media] menu, then press the Enter key. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select the [Video] and press the ENTER key to start recording the video.
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About the Replay toolbar. NOTE Play or pause the playing. Play Stop playing the video. Stop Playing the last video. Last Playing the next video. Next Playing the video full screen. Full Screen Select a video. Select File Back to the [Media] menu. Back...
Playback and Erase Opening Images General You can view and analyze the recorded images on the LCD monitor. Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select the [Media] menu, then press the Enter key.
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Selecting the file path Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select the [Media] menu, then press the Enter key. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select the [File], then press the ENTER key.
Playback and Erase File Manager File manager Procedure Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select the [Media] menu, then press the Enter key. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the Omni selector to select the [File], then press the ENTER key.
Connection and Download Download the images via TF card Procedure Please select Settings-System-Control-USB Mode-UDisk. Open the battery / card cover. Use the original configuration of the micro USB cable to connect your camera with a computer. Copy pictures to a computer, using image analysis software for analysis.
Connection and Download Connecting to a monitor General A video-compatible monitor connected via the video cable (supplied) can be used to view and analyze images you shoot. Figure To the video in jack Picture1 Picture2 Procedure Follow this procedure to connect to a monitor. Attach video cable to the video out terminal on bottom of camera.(Picture1) Plug the other end of the video cable to the video...
Connection and Download Connecting to a computer Connection Connect the USB cable to the computer’s USB port and General the camera USB port. • You do not need to turn off the computer or camera NOTE when making this connection. •...
USB CABLE Connection and Download Use the Bluetooth headset Procedure Turn on the camera and Bluetooth headset. Turn on the Bluetooth headset first. Press and hold the power button about 10 seconds. And then you can see the power indicator begins to blink red and blue. The headset is in pairing status in 120 seconds.
Troubles Shooting Problem Cause Solution Camera will Power is not turned on • Turn on the camera. See not operate Turning the power on / off (p.15). Insufficient battery voltage • Fully charge the battery. Poor contact between • Wipe the terminals with a camera and battery clean, dry cloth.
Battery life exceeded • Replace the battery pack with a new one. Appendix How to set up for optional Lens General There are various lenses for HotFind series available, from tele-lens to close-up lens. When an optional lens is installed, please enter “Setting-Analysis-Lens”...
Appendix Camera Care and Maintenance Care and Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, maintenance lens, LCD monitor and other parts. Camera Wipe the body clean with soft cloth or Body eyeglass lens wiper. First use a lens blower to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by Lens wiping the lens lightly with soft cloth.
Specification All data is based on SATIR’s testing standard. Subject to change without notice. Type HotFind-S Image performance FOV/Min.focus distance 24° x18°/0.15m Spatial resolution 1.3 mrad ≤0.05°C@30°C Thermal sensitivity UFPA Detector type Resolution 384 x288 Spectral range 8-14um Focus Manual...
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Accuracy ±2°,±2% of readings 8 movable spots, auto hot/cold spot, profile, 2 area Measurement mode boxes, isotherm Emissivity, ambient temperature, distance, relative Correction humidity Delta T Alarm Image storage Type 16GB removable TF card File format .JPG(Thermal/Visual) Annotation Voice annotation, text annotation Battery system Working voltage DC 4V-4.8V...
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Physical characteristic Weight Less than 600g Size 215 mm ×80mm ×219mm Tripod mounting 1/4"_20 Additional features Illuminator Laser pointer Built-in memory Video record USB port , Analog video output Ports...
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Please download quick user guide, user manual and SatIrReport Software from SATIR website if you need. Download Link: www.satir-uk.com...
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