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About this IR Camera User Guide Symbols Used This mark denotes issues that may affect the IR camera’s operation. This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operation procedures. What do the icons listed in the Camera User Guide mean? Information displayed on the LCD Monitor (p.13)
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Thumb Index Introduction of camera components. Preparing the IR Camera Describes basic functions, learning how to turn on/off the IR camera and work with the control panel Basic function and LCD monitor. Describes working with the camera, from each Shooting analysis settings to using the camera’s various analysis tools.
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You must read this section before connecting your camera to a computer.
Table of Contents Read This First ....................8 Component Guide ..................13 Front View ....................13 Back /Bottom View ................. 14 Preparing the IR Camera ................15 Charging the Device ................15 Turning the Power On / Off ..............16 Checking the Information on the LCD Monitor ......
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IR Camera Adjustment ................34 Focus....................34 Display Modes ................. 36 Image adjustment ................41 Palette settings ................45 Shutter automatically ..............47 Turning the LED and Laser on/off ..........48 Laser ranging .................. 50 USB Mode Setting ................52 Setting the multifunction key ............
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Saving the Image ..................79 Attaching Voice Memos Images ............80 Voice recording ................80 Snapshot and Edit the image .............. 82 Record/Replay the Video..............84 Playback and Erase ..................86 Opening Images ..................86 File Manager .................... 89 Connection and Download ................91 Download the images................
IR camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that SATIR, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of an IR camera or accessory that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable.
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Warnings Read on to learn about using IR camera properly. Avoid damaging eyesight Warning: Do not trigger the laser pointer in human or animal eyes. Exposure to the laser 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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Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the IR camera The use of these substances may lead to fire. Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area In dust, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity...
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Use only recommended accessories 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 cause the unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
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Continue to use may damage the IR camera. Remove the PC card, and a household power source, from the IR camera and wait until moisture evaporates completely before resuming use. Right Reserved SATIR reserves the right to change the functions and configurations of our products without prior notice.
Preparing the IR Camera Charging the Device Device has built in battery, when Low battery status symbols display in LCD, Please follow the steps below to charge the device Battery Status Symbols The following icons indicate the battery status on the LCD display. Sufficient battery charge Low battery Recharge the device...
Preparing the IR Camera Turning the Power On / Off The power indicator is lit while the power of the camera is on. Holding the camera correctly with your right hand, put your thumb above the key pad and put your forefinger in front of the definable trigger.
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After a while, a startup image will appear on the screen. Turn off the camera. Hold the power switch for 3 seconds. • The power indicator goes off.
Preparing the IR Camera Checking the Information on the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor has a field of vision of 100% of the actual shooting image. The following displays in information view. Main interface...
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Explanation: Power display Temperature unit;Emissivity;Distance;Time Span(Click to modify) Color scale Level(Click to modify) SATIR trademark(Click to bring up the main menu) Quick launcher (Click to bring up the shortcut menu)
Preparing the IR Camera Setting the date and time You need to set the Data / Time when the IR camera is turned on for the first time. Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Settings] menu and press OK key.
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Setting date: • Slide up and down the date item to modify the date; • After modifying click [OK] button to save, click [Cancel] button to abandon changes. Setting time: • Slide up and down the time item to modify the time; •...
Preparing the IR Camera Local Settings In this menu item, you can set style of the built-in menu system. Language setting Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the DOWN arrow on the omni on the selector to select [Settings] menu and press OK key.
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Local setup: • Slide up and down to select a item to change; • After modifying click [OK] button to save, click [Cancel] button to abandon changes. About the system settings Language Select the language of the menus and messages. update / backup / recovery thermal imager Update operating system...
Preparing the IR Camera Local Settings Unit setting Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Settings], then press the OK key. Press the DOWN or UP arrow on the omni selector to select [System] then click [Unit Setting].
Preparing the IR Camera Local Settings TV-OUT modes Setting Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Settings] then press OK key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [System] then click [Control].
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Click the RIGHT area of [TV-OUT] item to open TV-OUT after linked to your PC and click [TV-OUT Mode] to select a mode. Slide to select NTSC or PAL mode.
Preparing the IR Camera Local Settings QuickLauncher Setting Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Settings] then press OK key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Image] then press OK...
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Click the RIGHT area of [QuickLaucher] item to call QuickLaucher. Click again to cancel QuickLaucher Click QuickLaucher icon .The shortcut menu will appear on right area of the screen...
Basic Functions Using the LCD Monitor Using the LCD Monitor If you wish to use the LCD monitor for shooting, playing back thermal images and adjusting menu settings, follow the instructions below. Open the LCD displayer in the direction of the arrow. Aim the IR camera at a subject.
Basic Functions Selecting Menus and Settings You can select the settings by pressing the OK key. Press the [C] key. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the omni selector. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector. Press the OK button.
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Main menu Analysis(Spot / Area / Line tool and ISO) Images(Image mode / Palette / Adjust ) Media(Snapshot / Edit / Voice record / Video record / Replay) File(Scan file and thermal images) Settings(Analysis setting / System setting / Image setting / Bluetooth / System info)
Basic Functions Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default. Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the DOWN arrow keys select [Settings],then press the OK key. Press the down arrow select [System Info],then...
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After factory defaults, for the user data already stored in the internal memory which will delete all the settings are reset, and the external memory with the user data will not be deleted.
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Focus Focus and digital zoom Aim that the IR camera at the subject.
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a. Press [F] key ,[F] key will turn blue to green which means device focusable b. Press UP or DOWN arrow focus(manual focus) or press the LEFT arrow to focus (auto focus) Do not stop turning until the image is clear. You can press LEFT +UP/DOWN to realize the digital zoom.
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 camera. You can capture a visual image as a reference to the thermal image. Click the icon .How to call QuickLauncher reference p21 In the pop-up menu, click [IR] to switch the corresponding display...
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In the pop-up menu, click [Merg] to switch the corresponding display mode. Click position beyond pop-up menu can hide pop-up menu...
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Shooting IR Camera Adjustment In DuoVision display mode, you can see the thermal images ‘fuse’ into the visible images. 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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Merg In this mode, you can see the background image is full color visible image. And the thermal image ‘fuses’ on it in the center square. At the same time you can use any analysis tools to analyze the target. In the integration mode, you can click [position], by moving your finger up and down to adjust the position of the visible picture infrared and visible light images of harmony.
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About the IR/Visible settings Sets the ratio of IR images and Visual images. The Percentage value is from 1% to 100%. The items above are activated only in [Duo-Vision] mode.
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Image adjustment You can adjust the Level (brightness) and Span (contrast) of the image captured by IR camera, manually or automatically. Auto adjustment Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Image] then press OK key.
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Press the UP arrow on the omni selector to select [Adjust] then press OK Slide up and down the item to select the Adjust Mode to be Auto , then click [Apply] The IR camera will automatically adjust the brightness and / or contrast and calibrate when you press the A key.
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Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Manual Adjustment Set device adjust mode to Manual. How to set pleas e reference P34 Level Click the right showed area of the main interface like the picture to call the Span level or Span adjustment menu.
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Click the number below color scale a. Slide select value of the Min Temp and click [close] to save it.
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Palette settings Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Image], press the OK key to call the image toolbar. Click [Palette].
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Slide to select the palette mode and then click [close] to finish the setting. The camera provides 6 kinds of palettes: Iron, Iron inverted, Rainbow, Feather, Grey and Grey inverted.
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Shutter automatically Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Settings] and then press OK 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 Warning: Do not trigger the laser pointer in human or animal eyes. Exposure to the laser produced by the laser pointer may damage eyesight. Press the [C] key or click the icon.
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Click the right area of the list to open the LED and laser. Click again can close the tools. About Control Click to open and press the UP and DOWN TV-OUT arrow on the omni selector to close. TV-OUT Mode Slide to select the NTSC or PAL mode.
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Laser ranging Warning: Do not trigger the laser pointer in human or animal eyes. Exposure to the laser produced by the laser pointer may damage eyesight. Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Settings] then press the OK key.
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Click the right area of the list to open the laser. Click again can close the tool. Click [Multi-Fucn Key], Slide up and down the item to select [LaserDist] and then click [Done] Align the object to be measured, press the multi-function keys, number in the bottom right of the screen (right of the time)
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment USB Mode Setting Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Settings] then press the OK 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 You can set the multifunction key with different functions such as shutter , freeze and snapshot through the system. Setting the multifunction key Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Settings] menu , then press the OK key.
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Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [System] ,then press the [Control]. Click [Multi-function key] option, slide up and down to Edit menu, click [Finish] to save the changes and exit the menu.
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About the function of multifunction key The machine will shutter one time by pressing the Shutter multifunction key. You can activate / freeze a thermal image by Freeze pressing the multifunction key. Snapshot Save the image by pressing the multifunction key. Laser Open laser by pressing the multifunction key Operate measuring distance by pressing the...
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Bluetooth setting Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Settings], then press the ok 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 Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Settings] then press the OK key. Press the UP arrow on the omni selector to select the [Analysis] then click the [Temp.
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Click the number to select the right range and click [OK] to finish the settings. Then press the [C] key to back to the main interface. The camera offers three Temp. Range: -20~150℃,140~600℃...
Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Freezing / Activating an image You can activate / freeze a thermal image by pressing the S key on the keypad. 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 Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Settings] then press the OK key. Press UP arrow on the omni selector select [Analysis], then click [Emiss Table].
Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Setting object/global settings Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Settings] then press the ok key. Press the UP arrow on the omni selector to select the [Analysis] then click the [Global Param.].
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Setting analysis parameter • Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select an item to change. Press the LEFT or RIGHT • arrow on the omni selector to set the values. Click [Save] to save the settings.
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About the analysis parameters Selects the object of which you want to set Object the parameters. Different material has different emissivity. Use different emissivity to measure different Emissivity material. Different object has different distance to the Distance IR camera. Use different distance to measure different object.
Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Reset the default settings Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Settings] then press Ok key. Press the DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Analysis] and click [Reset].
Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Setting analysis tools This topic briefly explains how to set the analysis tools on the thermal image. Spot analysis Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Analyze] then press ok...
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Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Spot] then press ok key or click icon. Setting the spot analysis. • Press the arrow keys and choose a spot, then press the ok key or double click spot •...
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Moving the spot. • Click spot. Spot turn to green • Press the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT arrow on the omni selector to move the spot or drag spot to target location Removing the spot. • Keep pressing the spot you want to remove ,then you will find a ashcan appears on the screen .Drag the spot into the trashcan to clear it.
Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Area analysis Press the [C] key or click the icon Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Analyze] then press ok key Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Area] then press ok key or click icon.
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Moving the area. • Select the area you want to move by click the area. • One way: Press the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT arrow on the omni selector to move the area. The other way:press anywhere of the area you want to move and drag it to anywhere Removing the area.
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About changing the shape of the analysis area. Original Final Original Final LEFT andUP RIGHT and UP LEFT and DOWN RIGHT and DOWN arrow Original Final Original Final...
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Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function *Line analysis Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Analyze] then press ok key Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Line] then press ok key or click icon.
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Removing the line. Keep pressing the inverted • triangle that on the line ,then you will find a ashcan appears on the screen. Drag the inverted triangle into trashcan to clear it .
Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function *Isotherm analysis Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Analyze] then press ok key Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [ISO] then press ok key or click icon.
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About the ISO mode Use the same color to indicate the Under Below isothermal zone and below the lower limit of the isothermal zone. Use the same color to indicate the Over Above isothermal zone and above the upper range of the isotherm.
Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Setting the Alarm temperature Press the [C] key or click the icon. Add a analyze spot tool, then press the OK key again or double click spot to call the setting window of the spot. Press UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Alarm...
Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Setting the comparing temperature Press the [C] key or click the icon Add a area analysis tools. Press the [C] key. Press DOWN arrow to select [Settings] and press the OK key. Select [Analysis] and click [Comp.
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Press the [C] key twice to back to the main interface. Press the [C] key again to hide the menu. You can see the values of difference beside ‘Comp:’ on downer right area of the screen.
Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Remove analysis tools this This topic briefly explains how to remove analysis tools you place on the screen. Click the icon on the screen. How to call shortcut tool , reference p21 In the pop-up menu bar on the right side click [Clear] key to clear all the analysis tools.
Shooting Saving the Image 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] key to save the image , or you also can save the image with the next steps. Press the [C] key or click the icon.
Shooting Attaching Voice Memos Images You can introduce an image with voice recording. Voice recording Install the Bluetooth headset. Press the C key, then Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Media] menu, then press the OK key.
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The storage capacity of the memory will not decrease when you attach voice comment to an image.
Shooting Snapshot and Edit the image Snapshot/Edit Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Media] then press the OK key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Snapshot] press the OK key then the...
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About the Media Snapshot: Select and press the OK key to capture the present image. Edit:Edit the captured image. Voice:Record voice for the image. Video:Record a video. Replay:Replay the record video.
Shooting Record/Replay the Video Record/Replay the Video Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Media], then press the OK key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Video] and press the OK key to...
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Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Replay] and press the OK key to replay the recorded video. Press the [C] key to exit after replaying. About the Replay toolbar Play or pause the playing. Play:...
Playback and Erase Opening Images You can view and analyze the recorded images on the LCD monitor. Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Media] and press the OK key.
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Photo edit sub menu description Analysis(Analysis tools can be used to analyze the heat images) Delete(Delete the currently selected picture) Slideshow(All current picture slideshow) Full screen Text Note(Add text notes for the current picture) Record(Add voice notes to the current picture)...
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Selecting the file path Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [File], then press the OK key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [SD Card] option (save files in SD Card),select...
Playback and Erase File Manager File manager Press the [C] key or click the icon. Press UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [File] then press the OK key. Press UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select file or tool, press the [C] key to shift file to tool.
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About the File manager Home(Enter the home directory) Previous(Back to the parent directory) Remove(Remove the file or directory) Rename(Rename the file or folder) New(Build a directory) Copy(Copy the file) Paste(Paste the file) Refresh(Refresh the file list) Save Folder(Setting the saving path) Close(Close file manager)
Connection and Download Download the images Open the USB / Video cover on the button of device Use USB cable connect device to computer then modify device USB Mode to UDisk Copy images and videos to your computer...
Connection and Download Connecting to a monitor A video-compatible monitor connected via the video cable (supplied) can be used to view and analyze images you shoot. Attach video cable to the video out terminal on bottom of camera. Plug the other end of the video To the video in jack cable to the video in jack on the monitor.
Connection and Download Connecting to a computer Connection Connect the USB cable to the computer’s USB port and the multi-functional dock’s terminal. • You do not need to turn off the computer or camera when making this connection. • Please refer to your computer manual for information regarding the location of the USB port...
Connection and Download Real-time transfer You can analyze and save the thermal video in computer directly via the USB by the optional real-time software. Power on the camera。 Connect the camera and computer via USB cable, p.59. operating system will recognize camera automatically.
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Connection and Download Real-time transfer Troubles shooting When you have any problems in the process of connecting the IR camera to a computer to use optional real-time software, check this first. First, Check the Following 1. Does your computer comply with these requirements? Ensure the system has a built-in USB port.
Connection and Download Use the Bluetooth headset Follow the steps to install the Bluetooth headset for the first time. Turn on the camera and Bluetooth headset. Turn on the Bluetooth headset first. Press and hold the power button about 10 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.12). Insufficient battery voltage • Fully charge the battery. Camera will Internal memory is full •...
Appendix How to setup for optional Lens There are various lenses for D300 available, from tele-lens to close-up lens. When an optional lens is installed, please enter “Manual Adj.” to setup the correct mode for lens: Select “Temp Range Filter”, then press directional keys “UP”+”DOWN”...
Appendix Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, LCD monitor and other parts. Wipe the body clean with soft cloth or eyeglass Camera Body lens wiper. First use a lens blower to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with soft cloth.
Specification All data is based on SATIR’s testing standard. Subject to change without notice. Type D300 Image performance FOV/Min.focus distance 24° x18°/0.20m Spatial resolution 1.3 mrad ≤0.05°C@30°C Thermal sensitivity UFPA Detector type Resolution 384 x288 Spectral range 8-14um Focus Manual/Motor/Auto...
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8 movable spots, auto hot/cold spot, profile, 2 area Measurement mode boxes, isotherm, line Emissivity, ambient temperature, distance, relative Correction humidity, reflected temperature Alarm Image storage Type 16GB File format .JPG(thermal/Visual) Annotation Voice, note annotation Power system Battery type Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Charge interface Type-C Battery operating time...
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Tripod mounting 1/4"_20 Additional features Illuminator Laser pointer Built-in memory Video record USB port , Analog video output Ports Bluetooth Available optional lenses 7°, 12°, 48°...
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