Changing The Image Mode - FLIR ix Series User Manual

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Changing the image mode

General
The camera can operate in two different image modes:
When to use
A typical situation when you would want to use Locked mode is when looking for
Locked mode
temperature anomalies in two items of similar design or construction.
For example, if you are looking at two cables, where you suspect one is overheated,
working in Locked mode will clearly show that one is overheated. The higher temper-
ature in that cable would create a lighter color for the higher temperature.
If you use Auto mode instead, the color for the two items will appear the same.
To switch between Auto mode and Locked mode, push the right selection button
Procedure
(Auto/Locked). A padlock icon (
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Image mode
Auto
Locked
Icon
[None]
) indicates the Locked mode.
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Explanation
In Auto mode, the cam-
era is continuously auto-
adjusted for best image
brightness and contrast.
In Locked mode, the
camera locks the temper-
ature span and the tem-
perature level.
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