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About this IR Camera User Guide
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operation procedures.
 What do the icons listed in the Camera User Guide mean?
Information displayed on the LCD Monitor (p.17)
Trademark Acknowledgments
· HOLDPEAK is trademarks of ZHUHAI JIDA HUAPU INSTRUMENT CO., LTD..
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trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other
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Copyright © 2012 HUAPU LTD. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 Information displayed on the LCD Monitor (p.17) Trademark Acknowledgments · HOLDPEAK is trademarks of ZHUHAI JIDA HUAPU INSTRUMENT CO., LTD.. · Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries.
  • Page 2 Thumb Index Introduction of camera components and battery Preparing the loading. IR Camera Describes basic functions, learning how to turn Basic function on/off the IR camera and work with the control panel and LCD monitor. Describes some of the advanced features, Shooting such as use the camera’s various analysis tools and turning on/off laser pointer etc...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read This First……………………………………………… Component Guide……………………………….…………. Front View ……………………………………………….……….. Bottom/ Dock (optional)…………………………………………. Preparing the IR Camera….…………………….…………. 13 Charging the Battery Pack………………………………….…... Installing the Battery Pack / SD Card………………….…. Turning the Power On/ Off………………………………………. Checking the Information……………………………………….. Enter NULL mode……………………………………………….. Setting the Date/ Time…………………………………………...
  • Page 4 Connecting to a Monitor……………….…………………..……… Accessory…………………………………………………… Troubles Shooting……………………….…………………. 40 Appendix………………………………………………….…. Use the optional lens……………………………………………... Camera Care and Maintenance………………….…………….. Emissivity table…………………………………………………… Specifications…………………………….…….…………… 48...

  • Page 5: Read This First

    IR camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that HOLDPEAK, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of an IR camera or accessory that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable.
  • Page 6 Warnings Read on to learn about using IR camera properly. Avoid damaging eyesight Warning: Do not trigger the laser pointer in human or animal eyes. Exposure to the laser produced by the laser pointer may damage eyesight. Do not disassemble Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described this guide Stop operating immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes...
  • Page 7 Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires and electrical shocks.
  • Page 8 Before you discard a battery, cover the terminal with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area.
  • Page 9 Different Models Some advanced functions are included only in E8-TN and E8-GN, E8-N only has the fundamental function Right Reserved HOLDPEAK reserve the right to change the functions and configurations of our products without prior notice.

  • Page 10: Component Guide

    Component Guide Front View *Illuminator Focus Ring Thermal Lens Lens Locking Ring *Laser Pointer...
  • Page 11 Component Guide Controls / Multi-function Dock Auto Adjust Key Power Switch Power Indicator Freeze / Activate Cancel Key Menu / Enter Key Cursor Key Terminal Power Video Output Terminal Terminal...
  • Page 12 Component Guide Bottom / Connectors Multi connector SD Card Slot Battery Lock Battery insertion slot Lock Multi connector...

  • Page 13: Preparing The Ir Camera

    Preparing the IR Camera Charging the Battery Pack Follow the steps below to charge the battery pack for the first time and subsequently when the low battery icon appears on the Display Panel. Align the edge of the battery pack with the line on the battery, then insert the battery in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 14: Installing The Battery Pack / Sd Card

    Preparing the IR Camera Installing the Battery Pack / SD Card Install Battery Pack into the camera as following, Charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. Check if the power is off and slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 15 · Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use. · The SD Card must be formatted in FAT32. Otherwise, the IR camera may not recognize the SD card. Battery Status Symbols The following icons indicate the battery status on the LCD display. Sufficient battery charge Low battery Replace or recharge the battery...
  • Page 16 Preparing the IR Camera Turning the Power On and Hold the Camera Correctly The power indicator is lit while the power of the camera is on. Holding the camera correctly with your right hand, put your thumb above the key pad and put your forefinger in front of the definable trigger.

  • Page 17: Checking The Information

    Preparing the IR Camera Checking the Information on the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor has a field of vision of 100% of the actual shooting image. The following displays in information view. Reading Upper limit color scale Color scale Lower limit of color scale Time SD Card Battery Charge...

  • Page 18: Enter Null Mode

    About the operation indicator The operation indicator shows the current operation status of the camera. Status of the camera Represents the menu mode. Menu Represents the non-menu mode and no Null analysis tools is selected. Represents the current analysis tool is Status of spot 1 Reprents the current analysis tool is...

  • Page 19: Setting The Date/ Time

    Preparing the IR Camera Setting the date and time You need to set the Data / Time when the IR camera is turned on for the first time. Make sure that the IR camera is in null mode.(p.18) Press the MENU/ENTER key then press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [System Setup] menu.

  • Page 20: Mode Settings

    Preparing the IR Camera Mode Settings In this menu item, you can display style of the built-in menu system. Make sure that the IR camera is in null mode.(p.18) Press the MENU/ENTER key then press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [System Setup] menu.

  • Page 21: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Using the LCD Monitor Using the LCD Monitor If you wish to use the LCD monitor for shooting, playing back thermal images and adjusting menu settings, follow the instructions below. Hold the thermal camera and open the LCD at 90° ，then turn it to the best angle for observation Aim the IR camera at a subject.

  • Page 22: Selecting Menus And Settings

    Basic Functions Selecting Menus and Settings You can select the settings by pressing the MENU/KEY key. Press the MENU / ENTER key. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the omni selector. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector. Press the MENU / ENTER button.
  • Page 23 Select setting contents using Change the settings using Exit Displayed menu items will vary according to the operation and setting contents. *The menu items are different according to different type of camera.

  • Page 24: Resetting The Setting To Default

    Basic Functions Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default. Turn off the IR camera. (p.16) Power switch Press and hold the power switch and C key for seconds. Cancel key The data in storage will not be deleted when you reset the menu and button operation settings to default.

  • Page 25: Shooting

    Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Manually Focus Check that the IR camera is in null mode.(p.18) Aim that the IR camera at the subject. Turn the focus ring to focus on the target. Do not stop turning until the image is clear.

  • Page 26: Image Adjustment

    Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Image adjustment Auto adjust The IR camera will automatically adjust the brightness and / or contrast and calibrate when you press the A key . Manual adjust You can adjust the level and span of the image manually in the built-in menu system or by pressing arrows on the omni selector Press Up and Down arrow to change the span, and press Left and Right arrow to change the level.

  • Page 27: Freezing/ Activating An Image

    Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Freezing / Activating an image You can activate / freeze a thermal image by pressing the S key on the keypad. Check that the IR camera is in null mode. Press the S key, then the image is freezing.

  • Page 28: Object/Ambient Parameter And Alert

    Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Object、Ambient parameter and Alert Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Temp. Setup], then press the MENU/ENTER key. Setting analysis parameter. · Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select an item to change.
  • Page 29 Different object has different distance to the Distance IR camera. Use different distance to measure different object. Amb Temp Input ambient temperature. Humidity Input ambient humidity. Set item "alert" as [on], and "Capture spot " as [maximum], if this temperature is highe than the value you set in "alert temp", the reading on top-right screen will turn into RED,and also sound of beepin.On the...

  • Page 30: Setting Analysis Tools

    Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Setting analysis tools This topic briefly explains how to set the analysis tools on the thermal image. Spot analysis Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the top line of the menu, there are four options which are [Movable Spot] [Vision only] [Hot Spot] [Cold Spot].select the desired...

  • Page 31: Saving Images

    Shooting Saving/Playback the Image Saving image You can save the image in the menu system after you freeze an image (p.34), or save it directly by holding the S key on the omni selector for 3 seconds without freezing an image. Playback image Press the MENU/ENTER key.
  • Page 32 00001/00003/002/003 Folder amount <DIR> GZHOLDPEAK001 Open HOLDPEAK00001.HOLDPEAK File Name If the image you wish to open or delete is not in the current folder, press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector repeatly to select the image.
  • Page 33 Selecting the folder and filename Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [System Setup] menu, then press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [File Setup] menu, then press the MENU/ENTER key.

  • Page 34: Download The Images

    Download the Images Download the images via SD card You can get the SD card out of camera, and download the images to the computer via the supplied SD card reader. Open the battery cover. Press the SD card lightly, then the SD card will pop-up automatically.

  • Page 35: Connecting And Download

    Connection and Download Connecting the dock You can transmit real-time IR video and charge the battery, when you connect between IR camera and multi-functional dock. Open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. Lay the dock on a horizontal flat, then put the camera on the dock in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 36: Charging Via The Dock

    Connection and Download Charging via the dock You can charge the battery via the supplied power adaptor. Attach power adaptor to the power terminal on the multi-functional dock. Attach the power cord to the dock and plug the other end into a power outlet.

  • Page 37: Connecting To A Monitor

    Connection and Download Connecting to a monitor A video-compatible monitor connected via the video cable (supplied) can be used to view and analyze images you shoot. Shut down the camera Attach video cable to the video out terminal on the multi-functional dock.

  • Page 38: Accessory

    Accessory Use the sun shield (Optional) You will see more clearly with sun shield when you are shooting outdoors in the sun.. Install the sun shield in the direction of the arrow by followintg the below guide.

  • Page 39: Troubles Shooting

    Troubles Shooting Problem Cause Solution Camera will Power is not turned on · Turn on the camera. See not operate Turning the Power On / Off (p.16). · Fully charge the battery (p.13). Insufficient battery voltage Poor contact between · Wipe the terminals with a clean, camera and battery terminal dry cloth.

  • Page 40: Use The Optional Lens

    Accessory Use the optional lens There are 3 optional lenses. You can change the lens as follow. Loosen the standard lens, and screw the optional lens as follow. Press UP and Down key on the arrow at the same time to change to type of lens.

  • Page 41: Camera Care And Maintenance

    Appendix Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, LCD monitor and other parts. Wipe the body clean with soft cloth or eyeglass Camera Body lens wiper. First use a lens blower to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with soft cloth.

  • Page 42: Emissivity Table

    Appendix Emissivity table Emissivity Material Temperature（° C） approximation Metal Aluminum Polished aluminum 0.09 Commercial aluminum 0.09 foil Electrolytic 25～600 0.55 chromeplate alumina Mild alumina 25～600 0.10～0.20 Strong alumina 25～600 0.30～0.40 Brass Brass mirror (highly 0.03 polished) Brass oxide 200～600 0.61～0.59 Chrome Polished chrome 40～1090...
  • Page 43 Appendix Emissivity table (continue) Emissivity Material Temperature（° C） approximation Iron Polished cast iron 0.21 Processed cast iron 0.44 Polished tempered 0.28 40～250 iron Polished steel ingot 770～1040 0.52～0.56 Raw welded steel 945～1100 0.52～0.61 Surface ferric oxide 0.69 Completely rusty 0.66 surface Rolled iron plate 0.74...
  • Page 44 Appendix Emissivity table (continue) Emissivity Material Temperature（° C） approximation Lead Pure lead (Non- 125～225 0.06～0.08 oxidization) Mildly oxidized 25～300 0.20～0.45 Magnesium Magnesia 275～825 0.55～0.20 Magnesia 900～1670 0.20 0～100 0.09～0.12 Nickel Electroplate polishing 0.05 Electroplate 0.01 non-polishing Nickel wire 185～1010 0.09～0.19 Nickel plate (oxidized) 198～600 0.37～0.48...
  • Page 45 Appendix Emissivity table (continue) Emissivity Material Temperature（° C） approximation Stainless steel 18-8 0.16 304(8Cr,18Ni) 215～490 0.44～0.36 310(25Cr,20Ni) 215～520 0.90～0.97 Commercial tin plate 0.07 Strong oxidization 0.60 0～200 Zinc Oxidizing at 400° C 0.01 galvanized shining 0.23 iron plate Ash zinc oxide 0.28 Non-metal materials Brick...
  • Page 46 Appendix Emissivity table (continue) Emissivity Material Temperature（° C） approximation Carbon piece 0.85 Isolation piece 0.91～0.94 Sheet metal 0.88～0.90 Glass pipe 0.90 Loop type 0.87 Porcelain enamel 0.90 products Porcelain enamel 0.83～0.95 designs Solid materials 0.80～0.93 Ceramics (vase type) 0.90 Film 0.90～0.93 Mica 0.94～0.95...
  • Page 47 Appendix Emissivity table (continue) Emissivity Material Temperature（° C） approximation Electric materials Epoxy glass plate 0.86 Epoxy 0.80 hydroxybenzene plate Gilded sheet copper 0.30 Solder-coated copper 0.35 Tin-coated lead wire 0.28 Brass wires 0.87～0.88 Block talcum terminal 0.87...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specification All data is based on HOLDPEAK’s testing standard. Subject to change without notice. MinIR specification Type 950A 950B Image performance FOV/Min.focus 10° x7.5° /0.1m 12.5° x9.4° /0.1m distance Thermal sensitivity 0.08° C@30° C Detector type UFPA Resolution 80x60 100x80...
  • Page 49 Storage temperature -40° C to +70° C range Humidity 95%，non-condensing Encapsulation IP54 Shock / Vibration 25G/2G Physical characteristic Weight ＜500g（With battery） Size 172mm x 80mm x 162mm Software MinIReport Standard Version...

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