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Keysight Technologies U5855A User Manual

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TrueIR Thermal Imager
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  • Page 1 Keysight U5850 Series TrueIR Thermal Imager Distribution in the UK & Ireland Lambda Photometrics Limited Lambda House Batford Mill Harpenden Herts AL5 5BZ United Kingdom info@lambdaphoto.co.uk W: www.lambdaphoto.co.uk +44 (0)1582 764334 +44 (0)1582 712084 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Federal Acqui- DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS,” sition Regulation (“FAR”) 2.101. Pursu- AND IS SUBJECT TO BEING © Keysight Technologies 2014–2016 ant to FAR 12.212 and 27.405-3 and CHANGED, WITHOUT NOTICE, IN No part of this manual may be repro- Department of Defense FAR Supple- FUTURE EDITIONS.

  • Page 3: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols The following symbols on the instrument and in the documentation indicate precautions which must be taken to maintain safe operation of the instrument. Caution, risk of danger (refer to this manual for specific Warning or Caution information) Laser radiation Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 4: Safety Considerations

    Safety Considerations Read the information below before using this instrument. The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards for design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument.
  • Page 5 – Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the WARNING battery pack (metallic part) to each other with any metal objects, such as wires. – Do not continue to charge the battery pack if it does not become charged within the specified charging time.
  • Page 6 – The following condition may be observed when the U5850 Series CAUTION acquires or saves a visible image. This condition is not a device failure. – The color of the visible image changes periodically or may be different from the real target object when the image is replayed in the freeze mode.
  • Page 7 Laser pointer precautions: WARNING – This laser pointer is a Class 2 laser product. – Laser beam contact with the eyes may cause visual impairment. – Do not point the laser beam towards people. – Do not stare into the laser beam. –...

  • Page 8: Environmental Conditions

    Environmental Conditions The U5850 Series TrueIR Thermal Imager is designed for indoor use and in an area with low condensation. The table below shows the general environmental requirements for this instrument. Environmental cond ition Requirement Operating condition – –15 °C to 50 °C Temperature Storage condition –...

  • Page 9: Regulatory Markings

    Regulatory Markings The RCM mark is a registered The CE marking is a legal compliance trademark of the Spectrum marking of the European Community. Management Agency of Australia. This This CE marking shows that the signifies compliance with the Australia product complies with all the relevant EMC Framework regulations under the European Legal Directives.

  • Page 10: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive 2002/96/ Ec

    Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/ 96/EC This instrument complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement. This affixed product label indicates that you must not discard this electrical or electronic product in domestic household waste. Product category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE directive Annex 1, this instrument is classified as a “Monitoring and Control Instrument”...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Symbols ..........3 Safety Considerations .
  • Page 12 Capture images ......... 40 Image Saving .
  • Page 13 humidity (Hum) ........92 Set the transmissivity (τ) .
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  • Page 15 List of Figures Figure 1-1 The front and side panels at a glance ... . .32 Figure 1-2 The rear panel at a glance ..... .33 Figure 1-3 The display at a glance .
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  • Page 17 List of Tables Table 1-1 Rear panel descriptions ......33 Table 1-2 LED status indication (power adapter connected) .
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  • Page 19: Introduction

    Keysight U5850 Series TrueIR Thermal Imager User’s Guide Introduction About This Manual Preparing the U5850 Series The U5850 Series in Brief This chapter guides you to set up the U5850 Series TrueIR Thermal Imager for the first time. A summary of all the U5850 Series TrueIR Thermal Imager features is also given.

  • Page 20: About This Manual

    Introduction About This Manual The descriptions and instructions in this manual apply to the Keysight U5855A, U5856A, and U5857A TrueIR Thermal Imager (hereafter referred to as the U5850 Series or the instrument). The model U5857A appears in all illustrations. Documentation map The following manuals and software are available for your instrument.

  • Page 21: Preparing The U5850 Series

    Introduction Preparing the U5850 Series Check the shipment When you receive your instrument, check the shipment according to the following procedure. 1 Inspect the shipping container for damage. Signs of damage may include a dented or torn shipping container or cushioning material that indicates signs of unusual stress or compacting.

  • Page 22: Standard Shipped Items

    Introduction Standard shipped items Keysight U5850 Series TrueIR Thermal Imager Hard carrying case Power adapter Power cord Li-Ion rechargeable SD memory card battery Keysight U5850 Series TrueIR Thermal Imager Quick Start Certificate of Guide Calibration USB Standard-A to Mini Video RCA to RCA Keysight U5850 Series Certificate of Type-B interface cable, 2 m...

  • Page 23: Install The Hand Strap

    Introduction Install the hand strap Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 24: Install And Charge The Battery

    Introduction Install and charge the battery It is recommended to store the battery in a cool, dry place at normal room NOTE temperature. Remove the battery from the device if the device is stored for extended periods. Press to lock firmly in place.
  • Page 25 Introduction Allow at least 4 hours for the battery to fully charge. Indicates charging status Refer to “LED status indication” on page 34 and “Battery status indication” NOTE page 37 for more details. Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Insert The Sd Memory Card

    Introduction Insert the SD memory card Turn on the U5850 Series DO NOT REMOVE the battery or the SD memory card before power is turned CAUTION off and the LED light goes off entirely. Otherwise it may damage the U5850 Series or destroy files saved in the SD memory card.

  • Page 27: Set Up The U5850 Series

    Introduction When you turn on the U5850 Series for the first time or after a factory reset, you will be Press for 1 seconds to prompted to perform initial setups. Refer to turn on/off. “Set up the U5850 Series” on page 27. Quick start tutorial: To navigate the tutorial pages: To exit:...
  • Page 28 Introduction This is only applicable when you turn on the U5850 Series for the first time, or NOTE after restoring the factory settings. Set the language Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 29 Introduction Set the date, time, and temperature unit Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 30 Introduction – Year: 00 to 99 (00: year 2000) – Month: 01 to 12 – Date: 01 to 31 Push left/right to move the indicator. Push up/down to increase/decrease the digits. – Hour: 00 to 23 – Minute: 00 to 59 –...
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  • Page 32: The U5850 Series In Brief

    Introduction The U5850 Series in Brief Front Laser pointer Visible image camera Torch light Infrared (IR) image camera lens (with shutter) Camera trigger key Focus adjustment ring Right Left USB Mini-B port Video out port SD memory card slot DC power inlet Battery cover Figure 1-1 The front and side panels at a glance...
  • Page 33 Introduction U5857A LCD display Figure 1-2 The rear panel at a glance Table 1-1 Rear panel descriptions Legend Description – Press briefly to toggle the torch light on or off. Light/Laser control key – Press and hold to turn on the laser pointer, and release to turn it off. –...

  • Page 34: Led Status Indication

    Introduction Table 1-1 Rear panel descriptions (continued) Legend Description Press briefly to switch from auto to manual scaling. – In the manual scaling mode, press briefly to perform auto scaling once. – Manual scaling allows you to set the temperature level or the temperature span (upper/lower temperature limits) of the temperature scale.

  • Page 35: Camera Mode Switching Flow

    Introduction Camera mode switching flow IR image (with Fine Resolution enabled) Visible image Picture-in-picture (fusion) image Blend (fusion) image Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Display Screen

    Introduction Display screen Figure 1-3 The display at a glance Table 1-3 Display descriptions Description Date/time Measurement results and tools Info bar (selectable up to four items to display) Auto/manual scaling Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 Introduction Table 1-3 Display descriptions (continued) Description Temperature scale/color bar with upper and lower temperature limits Icons as status indicators: SD memory card inserted Freeze mode Laser on Edit mode USB connectivity Image logging operation Battery status Fine Resolution Mode for mass storage USB connectivity for data streaming...
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  • Page 39 Keysight U5850 Series TrueIR Thermal Imager User’s Guide Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Camera Controls Image Saving Image Playback Measurement Controls Imaging Controls Digital Zoom Parameter Controls This chapter guides you on how to operate the main functions of the U5850 Series TrueIR Thermal Imager.

  • Page 40: Image Capture, Processing, And Measurement Functions

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Camera Controls Capture images Slide to open the shutter. Adjust the focus on the target image Near-end focus Far-end focus Select a camera mode Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 41 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Select a camera mode: The U5850 Series provides two fusion camera modes: – Picture in Picture – Blend These modes enable you to identify abnormalities easily with a fusion of both IR and visible images. Fine resolution (FR) FR indicator Fine resolution thermal imaging...
  • Page 42 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Set the transparency of fusion images Set a value (with a 10% step): Transparency can only be set when the Picture in Picture or Blend mode is selected. Push up/down to increase/decrease the digits. Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Set the visible camera resolution Select either 1.3 MP (default) or 3.1 MP as the visible camera resolution: For better clarity and higher resolution, select 3.1 MP as the visible camera NOTE resolution. Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Image Saving

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Image Saving – Allow a short warm up before performing image acquisition for accurate NOTE measurement. – It is recommended to power on the U5850 Series before connecting the USB cable to the PC. After capturing the images, you can save them into the SD memory card inserted in the U5850 Series.
  • Page 45 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions To preview the IR/visible image, select To save the image: Infrared/Visible respectively: Wait for 500 ms. Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 46 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Once the image has been saved, it will return to the run mode. – If the auto save visible image setting is enabled, both the IR and visible images will be saved. – If the auto save visible image setting is disabled, only the IR image will be saved. Refer to “Turn on/off visible image auto-save”...

  • Page 47: Add Tags

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Add tags You can include photo tags (up to three visible images) and note tag that correspond to your IR image analysis. Add photo tags The Image menu is displayed: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 48 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Visible image is displayed: To capture the photo tag: Repeat the same to add more photo tags (up to three). Photo tag indicators will be added: Save the photo tags with the IR and visible images, and return to the run mode: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 49 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions If there is already an existing photo tag and you Select YES to proceed with adding tags or want to add a new tag, a message prompts you NO to return to the previous screen: to overwrite the existing tag: Add a note tag Repeat steps 1 to 2 from...
  • Page 50 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Press for 1 second. Note tag indicator will be added: Save the note tag with the IR and visible images, and return to the run mode: To preview the note tag: Wait for 500 ms Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Edit Tags

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Add a note tag from a template file You can download the note tag template file from the Keysight website to the SD memory card. To ensure proper use of this template file, use the following guidelines: –...

  • Page 52: Delete Tags

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Delete tags Select YES to delete all photo tags, note tag, or all photo and note tags. Select NO to return to the previous screen. When a tag is deleted, the respective tag indicator will be removed from the Image menu. Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Save An Image Directly

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Save an image directly Press for 1 second to save. Edit an image The Image menu is displayed: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 54 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Edit mode indicator You can then proceed to edit the image or access the Main Menu for more operations. To exit the Edit mode: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 55 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions – Select Save and exit to overwrite the existing image and save your new edits, and then exit the Edit mode. – Select Exit without saving to exit the Edit mode without saving your edits. –...

  • Page 56: Image Playback

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Image Playback This feature allows you to play back saved images. Full screen/Thumbnail playback mode operation Legend Full screen to thumbnail playback operation Thumbnail/full screen Run mode playback switching operation Full screen playback mode Press for 1 second Thumbnail...

  • Page 57: Full Screen Playback Mode Overview

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Full screen playback mode overview Folder and image file indicators (Image files are always sorted with the latest first.) To display this menu: It will be hidden if idle for 3 seconds. Image number To display the To display the previous image:...

  • Page 58: Thumbnail Playback Mode Operation

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Thumbnail playback mode operation Set to the thumbnail mode (refer “Configure the main key press Run mode functions” on page 114) Thumbnail playback mode Press for 1 second Full screen playback mode Press for 1 second Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Thumbnail Playback Mode Overview

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Thumbnail playback mode overview Thumbnail display scroll bar. To scroll: Visible image icon Note tag icon Photo tag icon Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 60: Delete An Image (Full Screen Playback Mode)

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Delete an image (full screen playback mode) Press for 1 second If an IR image is deleted, its related visible image, photo tag, and note tag are also deleted. Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Delete Multiple Images (Thumbnail Playback Mode)

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Delete multiple images (thumbnail playback mode) Press for 1 second Indicator for the selected image Toggle to check/uncheck Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 62 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Every deleted image will be updated with another thumbnail image. If an IR image is deleted, its related visible image, photo tag, and note tag are also deleted. Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Measurement Controls

    You can set auto range or manual range for temperature measurement. – Range 1: –20 to 120 °C (U5855A/U5856A/U5857A) – Range 2: 0 to 350 °C (U5855A/U5857A), 0 to 650 °C (U5856A) – Range 3: 0 to 1200 °C (U5857A)
  • Page 64 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Enable/disable auto range Select a manual range (auto range disabled) Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 66: Set The Center Spot

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Set the center spot You can enable or disable the center spot cursor which measures the temperature at the center of the IR image. Follow steps 1 to 2 from “Set the temperature range” on page 63.

  • Page 67: Set The Max/Min Tracking

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Set the max/min tracking This function tracks the maximum and minimum temperature within the full IR image. Follow steps 1 to 2 from “Set the temperature range” on page 63. Max/Min measurements Min point cursor Max point cursor Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 68: Set The Moveable Spots And Boxes

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Set the moveable spots and boxes You can enable measurement spots and boxes to browse and detect the hot/cold areas of the IR image. You can allocate boxes at specific areas of the IR image to perform max, min, and average temperature measurements within the areas.
  • Page 69 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions For example, to enable or move spot 1: Spot 1 measurement Spot 1 point cursor To move spot 1: To confirm spot 1 location: To exit spot 1 moving mode: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 70 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Set a measurement box Follow steps 1 to 2 from “Set the temperature range” on page 63. Select any box or disable all existing boxes: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 71 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions For example, to enable or move/adjust box 1: Box 1 cursor Box 1 max, min, and average readings To move box 1: To adjust the size of box 1: To confirm box 1: To exit box 1 moving mode or size adjustment: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 72: Set The Delta Temperature

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Set the delta temperature You can measure the difference between two temperature readings — you can select from the spot readings or specify your own reference value. Follow steps 1 to 2 from “Set the temperature range” on page 63.
  • Page 73 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Select the center spot, spot 1, 2, or 3, or a reference value for Temp 1: If you want to enter a reference value: Push left/right to move the indicator. Push up/down to increase/ decrease the digits.

  • Page 74: Turn Off All Measurements

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Turn off all measurements Follow steps 1 to 2 from “Set the temperature range” on page 63. All measurement indicators are removed: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Imaging Controls

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Imaging Controls The imaging feature allows you to perform a more comprehensive thermal analysis by configuring the IR image display for different environments. Set the color palette You can apply a specific color palette for your IR image to improve contrast and clarity when identifying hot/cold areas.
  • Page 76 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Select a color palette: Lava, Olive, and Medical are only available for U5856A and U5857A. For example, the Medical color palette is applied: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 77: Load A Custom Color Palette

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Load a custom color palette You can create custom color palette from the Keysight TrueIR Analysis and Reporting Tool. Visit www.keysight.com/find/trueIR_ART to download the software for free. – Select Read from SD Card to select a custom color palette from the SD memory card to be loaded into the U5850 Series.

  • Page 78: Set The Color Alarm

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Set the color alarm The color alarm allows you to set an alarm threshold which only displays IR components on image zones above, below, inside, or outside the alarm threshold. Alarm thresholds Above Below Inside Outside Level 1...
  • Page 79 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Color alarm indicator when enabled Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 80 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Set the alarm threshold Select the threshold type: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 81 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Set the alarm threshold level Push left/right to move the indicator. Push up/down to increase/ decrease the digits. If you have selected the Inside or Outside threshold, repeat the same procedure to enter the value for Level 2.
  • Page 82 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Set the image background Select the background type: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Digital Zoom

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Digital Zoom You can zoom in to expand the view of certain areas of the image at a 1× to 4× ratio. Set the zoom ratio Press for 1 second. To change and confirm the zoom ratio: Zoom area To exit:...

  • Page 84: Pan (Move) The Zoom Area

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Pan (move) the zoom area To pan and confirm the zoom area: Disable zoom Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Parameter Controls

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Parameter Controls These controls enable you to improve the accuracy of your temperature measurements by making corrections or compensations to the emissivity, reflected temperature, object distance, ambient temperature, humidity, and transmissivity. Below illustrates a model of the IR emission energy received by the U5850 Series. Reflective compensation Ambient compensation Transmissivity compensation...

  • Page 86: Set The Emissivity (Ε)

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Set the emissivity (ε) Emissivity is the ratio of energy radiated from an object and energy radiated from blackbody. The emissivity varies with the surface condition of the object. The emissivity value is expressed between 0.10 to 1.00. Enter an emissivity value Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 87 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Enter a value from 0.10 to 1.00: Push left/right to move the indicator. Push up/down to increase/decrease the digits. Emissivity parameter indicator To display the parameter indicator, refer to “Configure the display items” on page 112. Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 88 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Select a common emissivity value Select a value to use: Table 2-1 Emissivity table Common item Emissivity value Common item Emissivity value Iron (polished) 0.10 Paint (typical) 0.94 Iron (oxidized) 0.70 Brick 0.93 Aluminum (oxidized) 0.15 Paper 0.90...

  • Page 89: Set The Reflected Temperature (Rt)

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Set the reflected temperature (RT) RT can be corrected to obtain a more accurate temperature measurement especially for low-emissivity objects. You can manually enter an RT value or run the RT calibration (RT Cal) for reflection source correction.
  • Page 90 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Enter an RT value Follow steps 1 to 2 from “Enter an emissivity value” on page 86. Push left/right to move the indicator. Push up/down to increase/ decrease the digits. RT parameter indicator To display the parameter indicator, refer to “Configure the display items”...
  • Page 91 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Run RT Cal for reflection source correction If you know the temperature of the reflection source, you may enter the value. If not, point the U5850 Series at the reflection source and select YES to run the calibration to obtain the temperature.

  • Page 92: Humidity (Hum)

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions When completed, it will return to the Reflected Temp (RT) menu. Value updated RT indicator updated Set the object distance (OD), ambient temperature (AT), and humidity (Hum) You can perform compensation for ambient parameters (OD, AT, Hum) to correct atmospheric errors in your temperature measurements.
  • Page 93 Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions – OD: 1 to 1000 m – AT: –15 to 50 °C – Hum: 0 to 100% Push left/right to move the indicator. Ambient parameter indicators Push up/down to increase/decrease the digits. To display the parameter indicator, refer to “Configure the display items”...

  • Page 94: Set The Transmissivity (Τ)

    Image Capture, Processing, and Measurement Functions Set the transmissivity (τ) Some IR energy may be lost when transmitted through an external window; this transmissivity error must be corrected to improve the accuracy of your temperature measurements. Transmissivity setting is not supported in the freeze, playback, and image NOTE logging modes.

  • Page 95: Data Management And System-Related Functions

    Keysight U5850 Series TrueIR Thermal Imager User’s Guide Data Management and System-Related Functions Data Management Controls System-Related Settings This chapter guides you on how to configure data and system settings for the U5850 Series TrueIR Thermal Imager.

  • Page 96: Data Management Controls

    Data Management and System-Related Functions Data Management Controls These controls allow you to log images, check the memory status, manage your image folders, and format the SD memory card. Perform image logging You can log IR, visible, or fusion images at defined intervals. During logging, folders are automatically created in the SD memory card to store the images.
  • Page 97 Data Management and System-Related Functions Enable/Disable image logging Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 98 Data Management and System-Related Functions Log indicator Press for 1 second to start logging. Interval and image count indicators To exit logging: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 99 Data Management and System-Related Functions Set the logging interval Enter a value from 7 to 3600 seconds: Push left/right to move the indicator. Push up/down to increase/decrease the digits. Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 100 Data Management and System-Related Functions Set the image count Enter a value from 1 to 1000: Push left/right to move the indicator. Push up/down to increase/decrease the digits. Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 101: View The Memory Status Of The Sd Memory Card

    Data Management and System-Related Functions Enable/Disable logging of visible images View the memory status of the SD memory card Follow steps 1 to 2 from “Enable/Disable image logging” on page 97. Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 102: Manage Image Folders

    Data Management and System-Related Functions Manage image folders You can create a new image folder or select, rename, or delete an existing folder for your image saving purposes. Select a folder Follow steps 1 to 2 from “Enable/Disable image logging” on page 97.
  • Page 103 Data Management and System-Related Functions Rename a folder Select an existing folder to rename: The new folder name will be reflected Push left/right to in the list: move the indicator. Push up/down to increase/decrease the digits. Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 104 Data Management and System-Related Functions Create a new folder Push left/right to move the indicator. Push up/down to This will lead you to add increase/decrease another new folder. the digits. To exit, You can view the new folders under the Select Folder menu.
  • Page 105 Data Management and System-Related Functions Delete a folder Select an existing folder to delete: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 106: Format The Sd Memory Card

    Data Management and System-Related Functions Format the SD memory card Follow steps 1 to 2 from “Enable/Disable image logging” on page 97. Select YES to proceed and return to the Data menu once completed. Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 107: System-Related Settings

    Data Management and System-Related Functions System-Related Settings These settings allow you to make general system configurations for the U5850 Series. Configure the Quick Start Tutorial Display the tutorial Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 108 Data Management and System-Related Functions To navigate the tutorial pages: To exit: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 109 Data Management and System-Related Functions Enable/Disable the tutorial at power-on Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 110: Save/Recall Instrument Setups

    Data Management and System-Related Functions Save/recall instrument setups You can save up to three instrument setups at a time into the SD memory card, and recall a setup to use. If there is an existing saved setup and you perform a save for the current setup, the existing setup will be overwritten.

  • Page 111: Turn On/Off Visible Image Auto-Save

    Data Management and System-Related Functions Turn on/off visible image auto-save If you enable auto-save for visible images, both the IR and visible images will be saved. If disable, only the IR image will be saved. This is only applicable for the IR camera mode. Visible images will always be NOTE auto saved in the Visible Camera, Picture in Picture, and Blend modes.

  • Page 112: Configure The Display Items

    Data Management and System-Related Functions Configure the display items You can set the items that you want to display on the screen. Follow steps 1 to 2 from “Display the tutorial” on page 107. Select Date/Time, Color Bar, or Info Bar: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 113 Data Management and System-Related Functions To select the info bar items to display: Select the items (only the first four items selected will be displayed): Toggle to check/uncheck To confirm and exit: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 114: Configure The Main Key Press Functions

    Data Management and System-Related Functions Configure the main key press functions You can set the default functions for the Camera Trigger, Camera/Zoom, and Play/Delete key presses. Follow steps 1 to 2 from “Display the tutorial” on page 107. Select Trigger/Camera/Playback: For example, if you select Trigger, you can set to preview and save the image, preview the image only, or save an image directly when you press the key: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Set The Usb Mode

    Data Management and System-Related Functions Set the USB mode You can set the USB mode to allow mass storage or data streaming when you connect the U5850 Series to the PC using the USB cable. The default selection is Ask each time. If Ask each time is selected, you will be prompted to select between mass storage or data streaming upon the start-up of the U5850 Series.
  • Page 116 Data Management and System-Related Functions Data streaming mode Data streaming indicator Data streaming mode allows you to stream, capture, and record live IR images using the Keysight TrueIR Analysis and Reporting Tool software from your PC. Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 117: Set The Power Saving Mode

    Data Management and System-Related Functions Set the power saving mode You can enable/disable auto sleep or auto power-off, and change the timer period of these functions. – It is recommended to remove the battery from the U5850 Series when NOTE not in use.
  • Page 118 Data Management and System-Related Functions To set the auto sleep or auto power-off timer, select Auto Sleep Timeout Period or Auto Off Timeout Period: – Auto Sleep: 1 to 15 mins (10 mins by default) – Auto Off: 5 to 60 mins (20 mins by default) Push left/right to move the indicator.

  • Page 119: Set The Lcd Brightness

    Data Management and System-Related Functions Set the LCD brightness If viewing the display becomes difficult in certain conditions, you can adjust the LCD brightness to high, medium, or low. Follow steps 1 to 2 from “Display the tutorial” on page 107. Set the temperature unit (°C or °F) Refer to “Set up the U5850 Series”...

  • Page 120: Set The Video Out Format

    Data Management and System-Related Functions Set the video out format You can set the video out format to NTSC or PAL when you connect the U5850 Series to an external monitor. – The PAL and NTSC formats are full resolution screen videos. Hence, if a TV/ NOTE projector/monitor screen is truncated, switch its OVERSCAN function to OFF.

  • Page 121: Display The System And Owner Information

    Data Management and System-Related Functions Display the system and owner information Display the system information Follow steps 1 to 2 from “Display the tutorial” on page 107. Display the owner information To display the information at power-on: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 122 Data Management and System-Related Functions To view the owner information: Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 123 Data Management and System-Related Functions Add the owner information from a template file You can download the owner information template file from the Keysight website to the SD memory card. To ensure proper use of this template file, use the following guidelines: –...

  • Page 124: Reset The U5850 Series To Factory Default Settings

    Data Management and System-Related Functions Reset the U5850 Series to factory default settings Follow steps 1 to 2 from “Display the tutorial” on page 107. Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 125: Characteristics And Specifications

    Keysight U5850 Series TrueIR Thermal Imager User’s Guide Characteristics and Specifications For the characteristics and specifications of the U5850 Series TrueIR Thermal Imager, refer to the data sheet at http://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/ 5991-4297EN.pdf.
  • Page 126 Characteristics and Specifications THIS PAGE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. Keysight U5850 Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 127 LAMBDA 1977-2017 www.lambdaphoto.co.uk T: +44 (0)1582 764334 This information is subject to change without notice. Always refer to the Keysight website for the latest revision. © Keysight Technologies 2014–2016 Edition 4, September 9, 2016 Printed in Malaysia *U5857-90000* U5857-90000 www.keysight.com...

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