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Please acquaint yourself with the present manual in order to avoid measuring errors and prevent possible problems related to operation of the camera. 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.
General rules for using Li-Ion rechargeable batteries ............41 3.9 Installing the camera driver ..................42 3.9.1 Hardware requirements ....................42 3.9.2 Installation........................42 3.10 Reading data from the external memory / SD card ..........43 KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
Repairs may be performed only by an authorised service point. KT-165 / KT-250 / KT-320 thermal camera is designed to measure and record the images in the infra- red. It is designed to provide the user with maximum performance and safety during the work. How-...
CAUTION! KT-165 / KT-250 / KT-320 thermal camera has no parts that could be repaired by the user. Never attempt to disassemble or modify the camera. Opening the device will void the warranty. Use only standard and additional accessories, listed in section 8. Using other ac- cessories does not ensure proper operation of the camera and may cause its dam- age.
Enlarging the image / increasing selected values / cursor up Reducing the image / decreasing selected values / cursor down Cursor left Cursor right During operation of the camera, using buttons it is possible to change the display mode. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
Cursor / central point Indicator of emissivity set point. Indicator of image storage Palette of colours Temperature range mode location (auto / manual) Clock Temperature range Battery charge indicator Entering the camera menu KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
2 sec. The screen will show the following message: Pow- er off Your camera will shut down. To turn off the camera, use buttons to highlight OK and confirm the selection using button . Select Cancel to exit the menu. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
Manual (manual selection of the displayed temperature range) – entering the manual mode of selecting the temperature range. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
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Accept the manually selected temperature range by pressing button (OK) or by a few sec- onds of inactivity (next to limit val- ues, padlock symbols will be dis- played) KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
The desired parameter may be selected, with cursors up / down (button ). After highlight- ing desired parameter, you can accept it by pressing button (OK) or using the cursor . To exit, press button (Exit) or cursor KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
The screen shows the main menu of the camera. To enter the full screen mode, se- lect Full Screen option and ac- cept it (OK). Exit the mode by pressing button or KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
3.5.2 Temperature analysis The screen shows the main menu of the camera. Select Temp Analyze option to open a sub-menu with analysis functions. You can select one of several op- tions. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
If the alarm function is activated for maximum temperature, then after exceeding the alarm threshold the maximum temperature indicator (shown next to the cursor) will change colours (background of temperature value will change from white to red). KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
Selected threshold value is shown next to the indicator of the colour palette . It may be increased or decreased by clicking buttons Exit the function by pressing button (OK) or (Exit). KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
Selected threshold value is shown next to the indicator of the colour palette . It may be increased or decreased by clicking buttons Exit the function by pressing button (OK) or (Exit). KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
(OK). The screen with the table will be closed. The meas- urement screen will offer the option of changing the value of emissivity factor by using buttons (UP/DOWN). KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
Select Palette option to select one of the available palettes. The selection is made by using buttons (left / right). Confirm the selection by press- button (OK). Cancel the selection by pressing button (Exit). KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
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KT-165 / KT-250 / KT-320 cameras offer six colour palettes. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
Temperature settings (settings of parameters for temperature meas- urement) The screen shows the main menu of the camera. Select Temp setting option to open the sub-menu. You can select one of several op- tions. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
Increase or decrease value of the parameter by pressing buttons (UP/DOWN). Confirm the changes by press- button (OK) or Return to the measurement mode, after introducing chang- es, by selecting button (Ex- it). KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
Select Temp Alarm option to open the window temperature settings for the maximum and minimum alarm threshold. You may set the alarm threshold for High Temp.(when the specified value is ex- ceed) or Low Temp. temperature (when temperature falls below the specified value). KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
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Depending on the selected alarm type, the moving cursor on the screen in the area analysis mode will mark the point with the highest or lowest temperature value, changing colours as described in sec. 3.5.2. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
The screen shows the main menu of the camera. Select System setting option to open the sub-menu with functions needed to configure the operation of the camera. You can select one of several op- tions. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
Return to the measurement mode, after introducing changes, by selecting button (Exit). b. Time/Date Select Time/Date to open the window with fields for setting the date, time and date format. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
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Changes are confirmed by pressing OK. Return to the measurement mode, without saving the changes, by pressing button (Exit). Three date formats are available: M/D/Y – month/day/year, Y/M/D – year/month/day, D/M/Y – day/month/year. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
. The camera will automatically return to the measurement mode. Return without saving changes by pressing button (Exit) The list of available languages may be different in different versions of the camera. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
Return to the measurement mode, after introducing changes, by selecting button (Exit). If internal memory is selected, then next to the clock you will see icon If external memory is selected, then next to the clock you will see icon KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
Return without saving changes by pressing button (Exit) g. WiFi Hotspot Selecting this option switches the camera into wireless hotspot mode. This enables you to transfer images to the Sonel analysis software. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
(UP/DOWN) to enable or disable the transfer. Confirm your selection by pressing button (OK). The device will be enabled to cooperate with Sonel analysis software (sec. 3.11). Return without saving settings, by pressing button (Exit) KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
High: 350°C, Low: -20°C, auto-off: disabled, LCD brightness: 3. CAUTION! During the process, all files from the camera internal memory and SD card will be de- leted. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
Return to the measurement screen by pressing button (Exit). k. Version Code Selecting this option to see: software version of the camera, kernel version, firmware version of the camera. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
The bottom bar show infor- mation about the image number and the total number of images stored in the memory. Back command results in dis- playing the previous screen. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
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To select the desired image from the list, highlight it using buttons (UP/DOWN) and (left/right). Return to the measurement screen by pressing button (Exit). Press button (Options) to open menu of options. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
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Select No to return to browsing without saving changes in the memory. Return to the measurement screen by pressing button (Exit). Select Full Screen option to activate again the full-screen preview of the selected image. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
push the battery until the catches click, set the securing catch of the battery in locked position (padlock closed). KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
In order to install the battery, repeat the above process in reverse order. Always ensure that the se- curing catch of the battery is in locked position (padlock closed). KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
In the case where only irregularity is a high battery temperature, loading should be stopped until bat- tery pack is cool. WARNING Never remove the battery pack from the camera while charging. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
Any misuse of the battery may cause its permanent damage. This may result in the ignition. The seller and the manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages resulting from improper handling Li-Ion battery pack. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
512 MB or more 3.9.2 Installation It is recommended to install Sonel ThermoAnalyze2 software before connecting the camera to a computer (camera drivers are installed automatically with the Sonel ThermoAnalyze2 software). The installation program should run automatically when the CD with the software (supplied with the camera) is inserted in the CD-ROM drive (MENU of CD).
It is possible to use SD Wi-Fi card, which allows you to transfer images to your computer using a wireless network. A detailed description of transferring files is contained in the manual of Sonel ThermoAnalyze2 software.
SD card (sec. 3.7), turn on the camera. Connect the camera to USB port of the computer and run Sonel ThermoAnalyze2 software. In Sonel ThermoAnalyze2 select Video mode and then Camera type. Next, follow the instructions of Sonel ThermoAnalyze2 software.
Before delivering the equipment to the collection centre do not attempt to dismantle any of its parts. Follow local regulations related to disposing of packaging, used-up batteries and rechargeable batteries. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
30g 11ms (IEC 60068-2-27) / 10 Hz ~ 150 Hz ~ 10 Hz 0.15 mm Shock/vibration (IEC 60068-2-6) Ingress protection IP43 Weight approx. 0.72 kg (with battery) Dimensions (including standard 258 mm x 98 mm x 90 mm lens and battery) KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
10 Laboratory services SONEL Testing and Calibration Laboratory has been accredited by the Polish Center of Accredi- tation for the calibration of measuring instruments AP 173 in the following field - electrical properties in DC and LF circuits: voltage and current (DC), voltage and current (AC), resistance (DC), electrical power.
........0.81 brass: oxidized ........0.61 cast: polished .......... 0.21 nickel : polished ........0.05 Values given above can vary depending on the conditions in which measurements were taken. KT-165 ● KT-250 ● KT-320 – USER MANUAL...
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