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Model 1950
 THERMAL CAMERA
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  • Page 1 Model 1950  THERMAL CAMERA ENGLISH User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............................5 Receiving Your Shipment ..........................5 Ordering Information ............................5 1. GETTING STARTED ............................6 1.1. Safety Precautions ..........................6 1.2. Battery Installation ..........................6 1.2.1. Battery Management ........................6 1.3. Micro SD Memory Card Installation ......................7 1.4.
  • Page 4 6. BLUETOOTH ..............................26 6.1. Bluetooth Activation/Deactivation ......................26 6.1.1. Activating Bluetooth ........................26 6.1.2. Deactivating Bluetooth........................26 6.2. Headset ..............................26 6.2.1. Headset Connection ........................26 6.2.2. Changing Headsets ........................27 6.2.3. Headset Disconnection ........................27 6.3. Measurement Devices ..........................27 6.3.1. Peripheral Connection ........................27 6.3.2. Replacing Devices ........................28 6.3.3.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Do not aim the camera at the sun or other sources of powerful thermal radiation. Thank you for purchasing the Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1950. For best results with your camera:  Read these operating instructions carefully. ...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    1. GETTING STARTED 1.1. Safety Precautions  Never aim the camera at the sun or other strong source of thermal radiation. This can impair camera operation and/or damage its infrared sensor. To avoid accidental exposure, close the lens flap when the camera is not in use. ...

  • Page 7: Micro Sd Memory Card Installation

    Advanced On allows more precise tracking of battery energy consumption, including the type of batteries used and their estimated capacity. In Advanced mode, the battery icon indicates how much charge is left in the batteries. Initially this icon is green: .
  • Page 8 1.4.1.1. Status Bar Normal operation: Battery (see § 1.4.2) no icon (Default Battery Management mode only) Batteries OK (Advanced Battery Management mode only) Batteries OK (Advanced Battery Management mode only) Batteries low (Both modes) Batteries discharged Bluetooth (§ Bluetooth enabled no icon Bluetooth disabled Trigger function...
  • Page 9 Below the image area the Main screen displays the temperature measurement for the point or region in the image defined by the cursor(s). If there is sufficient space, this area also shows the measurement(s) detected by the AEMC-compatible meter(s) (if any) connected to the camera via Bluetooth (see §...

  • Page 10: Configuring The Camera

    Records a new vocal message Stops playing or recording the vocal message Searches for new Bluetooth devices (AEMC Clamp-On Meters Models 407 and 607, or Metrix ASYC IV Multimeters Models MTX 3292-BT and 3293-BT) Connects all compatible Bluetooth AEMC meters in the current list 1.5.

  • Page 11: Language

    To enter configuration mode, press F1 in the Main screen. This displays the Main configuration menu. The Main configuration screen displays six options. Each displays a submenu:  Display sets options that control how the display of data appears on the camera screen.

  • Page 12: Date And Time

    1.5.2. Date and Time Accurate date and time data is critical for correct camera operation. For example, by default files stored in the camera are named with date and time information (see § 4.1). To set the date and time: 1.

  • Page 13: Automatic Camera Shutdown Time

    1.5.5. Automatic Camera Shutdown Time To save battery power, the camera automatically turns OFF after a period of inactivity. The duration of this period can be set to between 15 (default) and 60 minutes. This feature can also be disabled. To change this setting: 1.

  • Page 14: Color Palettes

    5. Select a letter using the buttons, and add it to the folder name by pressing F2 . You can also select to insert the current date and time into the name. The name can be up to 20 characters long. 6.

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    2. BASIC OPERATION To display a thermal image (thermogram), ensure the camera’s lens flap is in the up position, uncovering the IR lens. Then turn ON the camera and point it at the target object. The thermogram appears in the camera’s main screen (see §...

  • Page 16: Measuring Temperature At A Point In The Image (Point)

    2.1.3. Measuring Temperature at a Point in the Image (Point) The Point cursor option displays a single cursor along with the temperature at the current cursor location. You can move the cursor with the up, down, left, and right directional buttons to display the temperature at different points in the thermogram.

  • Page 17: Advanced Operation With More Precise Measurements

    3. ADVANCED OPERATION WITH MORE PRECISE MEASUREMENTS 3.1. Best Practices  Make the measurement in the central zone of the screen.  Aim straight on, not at an angle.  Measure targets that are as large as possible. Avoid point-like targets. ...

  • Page 18: Custom Compensation Settings

    3.2.2. Custom Compensation Settings Influencing parameters should be adjusted from their defaults when:  Environmental conditions are significantly different from default settings for emissivity, relative humidity, temperature, and distance  High measurement accuracy is required To change these settings, select Influence in the Target menu and then press .

  • Page 19: Saving And Recalling Images

    4. SAVING AND RECALLING IMAGES When the micro SD memory card is inserted into the camera (see § 1.3), you can store and later recall the displayed image and measurements. 4.1. Image Files 4.1.1. Naming Conventions The camera has two objective lenses, one for infrared images and the other for visible light images. When an image is saved, two files are created.

  • Page 20: Vocal Message

    Depending on the situation, 1, 2, or 3 files are saved: 1 file is created when you save a derived image with no headset connected. The visible image associated with the derived image already exists, so only an IR file is created. 2 files are created when saving: ...

  • Page 21: Playing Back A Vocal Message

    4.3.3. Playing Back a Vocal Message A vocal message is played back using the Bluetooth headset, which must be connected to the camera (see § 6.2.1). To play back the recording associated with an image, the image must be recalled (see §...

  • Page 22: Derived Files From Recalled Images

    Pressing when viewing a recalled image displays the Recall menu (left). This presents six options:  Cursor displays the Cursor menu for selecting the cursor function (§ 2.1).  Palette displays a menu of available color palettes (§ 1.5.8).  Show toggles between the IR image and visible light image.

  • Page 23: Via Usb Cable

    4.6.2. Via USB Cable 1. Turn ON the camera. 2. Connect one end of a USB cable to the camera and the other to a computer. The USB slot on the camera is next to the micro SD card slot. 3.

  • Page 24: Setup Files And Recalling User Configurations

    5. SETUP FILES AND RECALLING USER CONFIGURATIONS Camera configuration settings (§ 1.5) can be saved to a setup file. The file can later be opened and its settings used to configure the camera. This enables you to create and re-use custom configurations, for example for specific targets and environments.

  • Page 25: Restoring Original Default Settings

    5.4. Restoring Original Default Settings To restore the factory defaults, follow the steps below: 1. Open the Setup menu, select Factory , and press F2 2. Select the Default setup file by pressing F2 3. All camera configuration parameters are reset to their original default settings.

  • Page 26: Bluetooth

    (see § 1.4.1.1). If the headset or an AEMC/Metrix Meter has been previously paired, the camera will try to automatically connect. If connection fails, turn the headset/meter OFF and back ON, then repeat the operation. 6.1.2. Deactivating Bluetooth To deactivate Bluetooth, open the Bluetooth menu, select , and change its setting to Off.

  • Page 27: Changing Headsets

    6.1.2. Deactivating Bluetooth significantly reduces energy consumption and prolongs battery life. 6.3. Measurement Devices In addition to the headset, you can simultaneously connect up to three AEMC measurement devices to the camera via Bluetooth. The following AEMC meters are supported: ...

  • Page 28: Replacing Devices

    F1, F2, and F3 in this screen function as follows: Search for Bluetooth devices. Devices already connected remain on the list. Those having the highest signal levels are added and connected until the three connected devices maximum is reached. Reconnect all devices in the list. Close the Peripheral screen.
  • Page 29 If no measurement is listed, ensure the measurement setting on the device is set to a measurement type supported by the camera (see the table below). If the measurement still does not appear, change the setting on the device and then change it back to the desired setting. When a measurement is selected via the up and down buttons, the image identifies the: ...

  • Page 30: Using A Measurement To Compensate For Environmental Factors

    6.3.5. Using a Measurement to Compensate for Environmental Factors As explained in § 3.2, three environmental factors can influence the accuracy of thermograms: ambient temperature, the distance to the target, and the ambient relative humidity. If not compensated for, these factors can introduce inaccuracies into the camera’s measurements.

  • Page 31: Firmware Updates

    Firmware Updates link. This lists products for which firmware is available, including the camera. If the version listed in the web site is more recent than the version in the camera, download and install it per the instructions on the AEMC site.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    8. TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1. IR Image is a Single Solid Color 8.1.1. Color Palette Frozen Ensure the low and high temperature limits of your palette are consistent with the temperature range in your environment. To check this, unlock the palette (see §...

  • Page 33: Bluetooth Measurements Not Displayed/Refreshed

    8.7. Bluetooth Measurements Not Displayed/Refreshed If continuous acquisition is activated, measurement data appears the Measurements menu (§ 6.3.4). If measurements do not appear as expected:  Ensure the device is powered ON and is in the desired measurement mode, and that data acquisition on the camera has not been stopped (in other words, the image is frozen).

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    9. MAINTENANCE 9.1. Camera Cleaning WARNING! The camera is not waterproof.  Housing: To avoid any spattering on the lens, close the camera's lens protection flap. To clean, use a cloth moistened with soapy water or with alcohol.  Screen: To avoid scratching, use a soft, lint-free cloth. 9.2.

  • Page 35: Appendix A: Menu Tree

    APPENDIX A: MENU TREE Display, Files, and Setup Menus...
  • Page 36 Target, Parameters, and About Menus...
  • Page 37 Recall Menus...

  • Page 38: Appendix B: Emissivity Table

    APPENDIX B: EMISSIVITY TABLE Material Specification Temp. °F (°C) Spectrum Emissivity Ref. Polished aluminum 212 (100) 0.09 Commercial aluminum sheet 212 (100) 0.09 Oxidized anodized aluminum- 77~1112 (25~600) 0.55 chromium Aluminum Slightly oxidized aluminum 77~1112 (25~600) 0.10~0.20 Highly oxidized aluminum 77~1112 (25~600) 0.30~0.40 Anodized, light grey, matte...

  • Page 39: Appendix C: Technical Specifications

    APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Description Characteristics Value Type UFPA microbolometer Spectral range 8~14µm IR detector Resolution 80x80 Noise Equivalent Temperature 80mK at 86°F (30°C) Difference (NETD) (sensitivity) Frequency IR imaging Objective 20°x20° performance Instantaneous Field of View 4.4mrad (IFOV) (spatial resolution) Minimum focal distance 1.3’...

  • Page 40: Repair And Calibration

    E-mail: techsupport@aemc.com LIMITED WARRANTY The IR Camera Model 1950 is warranted to the owner for a period of two years from the date of original purchase ® against defects in manufacture. This limited warranty is given by AEMC Instruments, not by the distributor from whom it was purchased.

  • Page 41: Warranty Repairs

    Return the instrument, postage or shipment pre-paid to: ® ® Ship To: Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA Phone: (800) 945-2362 (Ext. 360) (603) 749-6434 (Ext. 360)
  • Page 42 NOTES:...
  • Page 43 NOTES:...
  • Page 44 99-MAN 100432 v2 08/17 ® ® Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA • Phone: (603) 749-6434 • Fax: (603) 742-2346 www.aemc.com...

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