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THERMAL IMAGERS
KT-80 and KT-145

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL THERMAL IMAGERS KT-80 and KT-145...
  • Page 3 USER MANUAL THERMAL IMAGER KT-80 and KT-145 SONEL S. A. Wokulskiego 11 Str. 58-100 Świdnica, Poland Version 1.02 21.09.2017...
  • Page 4 All products of Sonel S.A. are manufactured in accordance with Quality Management System which is approved to ISO9001:2008 for the design, manufacturing and servicing. Due the continuous development of our products, we reserve the right to introduce changes and im- provements in the thermal imaging camera and in the software described in this manual without prior notice.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ........................5 DESCRIPTION OF THE CAMERA ..............7 ............. 7 ESCRIPTION OF CAMERA BODY FEATURES FUNCTION BUTTONS AND ON-SCREEN MENU ..........8 ....................8 UTTONS LAYOUT ......................... 9 ISPLAY ..........10 RRANGEMENT OF INFORMATION ON THE SCREEN OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS AND THE CAMERA ADJUSTMENT ..
  • Page 6 CALIBRATION ..................... 52 STORAGE ......................52 EQUIPMENT ......................53 10.1 KT-80 ................53 STANDARD ACCESSORIES 10.2 KT-145 ................. 53 STANDARD ACCESSORIES 10.3 ..................54 DDITIONAL QUIPMENT DISMANTLING AND DISPOSAL ..............55 MANUFACTURER ....................55 THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...

  • Page 7: Safety

     Repairs may be carried out only by an authorised service point. KT-145 (KT-80) Thermal Imager is designed to measure and record the images in the in- frared. The camera is constructed in a manner which gives you maximum performance...
  • Page 8 NOTE! KT-145 (KT-80) Thermal imager has no parts that could be repaired by its user. Never attempt to dismantle or modify the device. Opening up the unit invalidates the warranty.

  • Page 9: Description Of The Camera

    2 Description of the camera Description of camera body features 1. Lens cover (built-in magnet) 2. Lens. 3. Trigger buton. 4. Strap holder. 5. Focus ring. 6. micro-USB port. 7. Li-ion battery (after removing the battery – SD card slot) 8.

  • Page 10: Function Buttons And On-Screen Menu

    SD card browser button, turning the camera and display on/off, multifunction cursor : zoom in (only in KT-145), increasing selected numbers, move up, zoom out (only in KT-145), decreasing selected numbers, move down, move left, move right. THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...

  • Page 11: Display

    Display During operation of the camera, the infrared image is shown on the screen (9) in real time. The value of temperature at the central point of the screen is always displayed in the up- per left corner of the screen. After activating any function or performing a measurement, in the right side of the screen a temperature range bar appears, color-coded for the corresponding temperatures on screen.

  • Page 12: Arrangement Of Information On The Screen

    Arrangement of information on the screen KT-145 screen: KT-80 screen: THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...

  • Page 13: Operation Instructions And The Camera Adjustment

    KT-145 model, due to its superior features. The differencess be- tween the two models are clearly marked in this manual. Operating of KT-80 is the same as the one described below (Features unavailable in KT-80 are marked as well).

  • Page 14: Focus Adjusment

    In this mode sharpness can be precisely adjusted, but no other features are available at this point. Entering zoom mode is indicated by magnifier symbol in the bottom, middle part of the screen. Pressing buton restores normal image mode. THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...

  • Page 15: Temperature Range

    Temperature range The camera offers both manual and auto mode for temperature range selection. The indication of the temperature range mode that is currently on, is shown in the bottom, right part of the screen. press buton to select: - automatic adjustment of displayed temperature range - the minimal and maximal tem- peratures will be automatically adjusted by the instrument while the measurement is per- formed, depending on the range of temperatures detected in the observed area., - manual adjustment of temperature range.
  • Page 16 The manually selected temperature range is confirmed by pressing „Exit” but- button. Current temperature range setting can be cancelled by pressing ton. THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...

  • Page 17: Capturing And Saving Imagees

    Capturing and saving imagees The camera displays image in continuous manner. In order to capture the image at a giv- en moment, press the trigger button (3) to freeze the image and display the menu on the screen: followed by the file name, under which the screen has been saved and stored: After the image has been saved, the camera automatically goes back into real time infra- red mode.

  • Page 18: Menu, Settings, Features

    Parameters can be selected with the use of 'up' and 'down' cursors ( buttons ). Select chosen parameter and confirm the selection by pressing 'OK' buton ( ) or ‘right’ buton ( ). Press ‘Exit’ buton ( ) or ‘left’ buton to exit ( THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...

  • Page 19: Full Screen

    4.6.1 Full screen The main mode is displayed on the screen. Select Full Screen mode and press OK to confirm, to switch the camera into full screen mode: Restore normal mode by pressing buttons USER MANUAL...

  • Page 20: Temperature Analysis

    4.6.2 Temperature Analysis The main mode is displayed on the screen. Select ‘Temp Analyze’ to unfold drop down sub menu with analysis tools: Several options are available in this mode. THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...
  • Page 21 4.6.2.1 Point Select ‘Point’ to activate the camera in normal mode, with point cursor in the center of the screen: 4.6.2.2 Area Max Select ‘Area Max’ to activate the mode that allows to monitor the temperature in a way that shows the point of maximum temperature within selected area: Area that is being monitored for the highest temperature is created.
  • Page 22 The color of the digits showing temperature value will be alternating in the same manner). 4.6.2.4 Above (Isotherm analysis) Selecting 'Above' starts isotherm analysis mode, effecting in the areas, of the tempera- tures higher than the preset reference temperature (threshold), being displayed in red col- our: THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...
  • Page 23 Isotherm threshold temperature in displayed next to the palette indicator , and it can be increased and decreased by pressing buttons. Press „MENU” or „Auto” to exit this mode. In isotherm analysis mode image saving is unavailable. 4.6.2.5 Below (Isotherm analysis) Selecting 'Below' starts isotherm analysis mode, effecting in the areas, of the tempera- tures lower than the preset reference temperature (threshold), being displayed in blue colour:...

  • Page 24: Emissivity

    Move up and down and across the list with ‘up/down’ buttons ( ) and ‘left/right’ buttons ( ), select the material of your interest and confirm your se- THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...
  • Page 25 lection with „OK” buton. Doing so will bring back the temperature measurement mode onto the screen. Emissivity can also be set manually by selecting ‘Custom’ on the list and confirming the selection by pressing ‘OK’ . The table screen will be closed, and the possibility of changing the emissivity value on screen, in measurement mode, will be added press ‘up/down’...

  • Page 26: Palette

    Selection is done by ‘left/right’ buttons ( ), confirmation is done by pressing ‘OK’ ), and cancelation is done by pressing ‘Exit’ button ( buton ( There are four palettes available in T-80, while KT-145 provides six different palettes: THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...
  • Page 27 (KT-80 and KT-145) (KT-80 and KT-145) (KT-80 and KT-145) (KT-80 and KT-145) (only KT-145) (only KT-145) USER MANUAL...

  • Page 28: Temperature Settings (Temperature Measurement Settings)

    Three options are available here. 4.6.5.1 Advanced (only in KT-145) Select 'Advanced' to pop up the window with measurement environmental conditions set- tings, including ambient temperature, relative humidity and distance from the measured object. THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...
  • Page 29 switching between the fields in done by 'up/down' buttons ( ), editing the values is by selecting (highlighting) field that user wants to edit and by pressing 'OK' button ) or the ‘right’ button. Next to the value that is being edited, a marker is placed Press ‘up/down’...
  • Page 30 Set Low to activate the alarm for temperatures below the se- lected value.: Switching between High and Low fields is done by pressing 'up/down' buttons ( while editing those values is done by selecting (highlighting) field for editing and pressing THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...
  • Page 31 ) or by pressinf ‘right’ buton ( 'OK' button ( ).When edit mode is on, the symbol is displayed next to the value set for editing., increasing or decreasing the value of the edited parameter is done by pressing 'up/down' ).

  • Page 32: System Settings

    4.6.6 System Settings The main mode is displayed on the screen, Select ‘System set.’ to expand drop-down configuration menu: Several options are available for adjusting here. THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...
  • Page 33 4.6.6.1 Power-off Select 'Poweroff' to open up the setting window for automatic camera switch off. Three settings for power off mode are available: - ‘No’ – auto power off mode is deactivated, - ‘5 min’– the camera will switch off automatically after being idle for 5 mins, - ‘20min’–...
  • Page 34 'up/down' ). Confirm changes by pressing ‘OK’ buton. Go back to temperature buttons ( measurement mode, without saving changes, by pressing 'Exit' button ( Three date formats are available: THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...
  • Page 35 M/D/Y – month/day/year Y/M/D – year/month/day D/M/Y – day/month/year 4.6.6.3 Language Select ‘language’ to open up a window with the language selection. Selection is done by pressing 'up/down' buttons ( ). Confirm selection by press- ing ‘OK’ buton ( ) or ‘right’ buton ( ), exit without saving changes by pressing 'left' button ( ) .
  • Page 36 'Exit' button ( 4.6.6.5 Default Select ‘Default’ to undergo Factory Reset that will restore default settings of the camera. Selection is done by pressing 'left/right' buttons ( ). Confirm selection by press- THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...
  • Page 37 ing ‘OK’ buton ( ). Chosing ‘OK’ will restore factory settings. Select ‘Exit’ to go back to the menu without restoring factory settings, Go back to temperature measurement mode, by pressing 'Exit' button ( After selecting default settings, following parameters are switching their values into below levels: - emissivity: 0,98;...

  • Page 38: Files - Browsing And Deleting

    Press ‘view again’ button ( ) to open up a window with the image that was saved previously: ‘Exit’ by pressing to go back to temperature measurement mode. Select ‘Option’ by pressing button, to open up option menu: THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...
  • Page 39 Further selection is done by pressing ‘up/down’ buttons ( ). Confirm the selec- tion by pressing ‘OK’ buton ( ). Press ‘Delete’ to open up window asking to confirm deletion: Changes are done by pressing ‘left/right’ buttons ( ). Confirm changes by press- ing ‘OK’...
  • Page 40 Select ‘Full Screen’ to get the preview of the selected picture in full screen mode. Select ‘Delete” to open up a window which allows to delete single image. Select delete all to open up similar window, that allows to delete all images stored in the memory. THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...
  • Page 41 Changes are done by pressing ‘left/right’ buttons ( ). Confirm changes by press- ing ‘OK’ buton ( IMPORTANT: selecting 'Yes' will delete all images stored on the SD card. Select 'No' to go back to image viewing without doing any changes on memory card.

  • Page 42: Information On Hardware And Firmware Version

    Press and hold ‘right’ buton ( ) for about 4 seconds, to make the bar with the firmware and hardware version appear in the down middle of the screen. Release the buton to make the bar disappear. THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...

  • Page 43: Sd Card

    SD card Thermal images are stored on removable SD card (max. 32GB). The card must be format- ted in FAT32 file format. SD card used for storing thermal images must not be used for any other purpose. Failing to obey this rule may result in the loss of the stored thermal da- SD card slot is locaded in the camera’s handgrip, next to the battery.

  • Page 44: Power Supply, Charging Batteries

    If the device is unused for an extended period, remove the bat- tery and store it separately. During camera operation, current power supply source indicator is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...

  • Page 45: Battery Installation/Removal

    4.10.1 Battery installation/removal The battery is located inside the camera’s handgrip. No tool is needed to install/remove the battery. In order to install/remove battery all the following steps must be done with switched on camera): - Slide the hooks securing the battery (1) into unlocked position, - Clutch the battery holders (2) evenly on both sides and extend the battery until the bat- tery body (3) is outside the camera.

  • Page 46: Battery Power Supply

    Do not remove the battery from the camera while it’s being charged. NOTE! Use only the batteries supplied by the manufacturer with the camera. NOTE! Battery charging should be performed in 0...40°C temperature range. THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...

  • Page 47: General Rules Of Using Lithium (Li-On) Batteries

    NOTE! In order to maintain the proper parameters of the batteries, charging of unused batteries should be repeated every 3 months. 4.10.5 General rules of using Lithium (Li-On) batteries. If the device is unused for an extended period, remove the battery and store it separately. The battery stored in state of deep discharge can get permanently damaged.

  • Page 48: Installation

    After selecting language, a window is opened, where 'Thermal Imagers' should be select- ed, and then Sonel ThermoAnalyze 2 must be installed. The installer will start. All neces- sary system modules (by Microsoft®) will be installed in the first place, followed by Sonel ThermoAnalyze 2.

  • Page 49: Transfering Thermal Image Via Usb (Only In Kt-145)

    Then the camera must be switched on. Missing SD card symbol will ap- pear on screen. Connect the camera to USB port on your computer and run Sonel Ther- moAnalyze2 programme. will appear on the camera’s screen. In Sonel ThermoAnalyze2 se- USB symbol lect ‘Video’, and then ‘camera type’: KT-145.

  • Page 50: Data Analysis

    Further instructions are described in Sonel ThermoAnalyze2 user manual. 4.14 Data analysis A PC software, 'Sonel ThermoAnalyze 2', that is supplied with the camera, allows to per- form detailed analysis of the recorded thermal images, followed by generating thermal in- spection report.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    5 Specifications Model (version) KT-145v11 KT-145v30 KT-80 Lens 11mm 30mm Thermal 160 × 120 pixels 80 × 80 pixels Detector resolution Spectral range 8~14цm Focus Manual 11mm / 15.5°X Focal lenght / Field of 30mm / 5.7°X 7.6° 8mm / 18.5°X 18.5°...
  • Page 52 IP43 Encapsulation Size 103mm x 98mm x 258mm 755g Weight -10°C ... 50°C Operating Temperature -20°C ... 60°C Storage Temperature Humidity 10% to 95%, without condensation Shock 25G, IEC 68-2-29 Vibration 2G, IEC 68-2-6 THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...

  • Page 53: Examplary Emissivity Coefficient Values

    6 Examplary Emissivity Coefficient Values lead: polished…………………………….. 0,08 aluminum ..........0.05 lead: grey…………………………………. 0,28 aluminum Rough ........0,07 Aluminum oxidized ........0,25 lead: oxidized………………………………0,63 paper white……………………………….. 0,90 asphalt ............. 0,90 paper black glossy……………………….. 0,90 asbestos board ........0,96 paper black dull…………………………… 0,94 asbestos (fiber) ........

  • Page 54: Cleaning And Maintenance

    For detailed information related to laboratory services call +48 74 85 83 879 or send an inquiry to serwis@sonel.pl NOTE: KT-145 and KT-80 thermal imaging cameras don't comprise any parts serviceable by the user. Do not attempt to dismantle or modify the camera on your own. Opening the instru- ment voids the warranty.

  • Page 55: Equipment

    10 Equipment 10.1 KT-80 standard accessories Standard bundle supplied by the manufacturer includes:  KT-80 Thermal Imager  SD card  Power Adapter 100~240V (with adapters for different sockets)  USB-micro USB cable  CD with Sonel ThermoAnalyze2 ® PC software ...

  • Page 56: Additional Equipment

     External battery charger. (WAFUTM7)  Wi-Fi SD card 4GB.  Wi-Fi SD card 4GB. (….) (…..) * exemplary images - actual apperance of the supplied items may be different from those shown above. THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...

  • Page 57: Dismantling And Disposal

    Follow local regulations related to disposing of packaging, used-up batteries and rechargeable batteries. 12 Manufacturer The manufacturer and provider of warranty and post-warranty services for the instrument SONEL S.A. ul. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica Poland tel. +48 74 858 38 60...
  • Page 58 NOTES THERMAL IMAGER SONEL KT-80 and KT-145...
  • Page 59 Testing and Calibration Laboratory Research and Calibration Laboratory of SONEL SA offers calibration of the following instruments used for electrical/non-electrical measurements: meters for electrical protective measurements: insulation resistance, impedance and resistance of short-circuit loops, earthing resistances and earth resistivity, RCD parameters and multi-functional...
  • Page 60 SONEL S.A. ul. S. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica tel. 74 85 83 878 fax 74 85 83 809 e-mail: sonel@sonel.pl www.en.sonel.pl...

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