MasterCool 52300 Quick Start Manual

1. LCD
3. UP
6. COLOR
PALETTE
4. DOWN
SETTING UP YOUR THERMAL IMAGER (TIM)
INSTALLING THE MICRO SD CARD
Before you begin to use your TIM, a microSD card must be inserted. A microSD card is a
that allows you to store images, and
memory device that allows you to store images and videos recorded by your TIM. There is
an 8 GB microSD card included in the product package. Please follow the steps below to
insert the microSD card.
1. Please identify the 8GB microSD card, and remove it from its package.
the 8GB microSD
card, and
be careful when inserting,
PLEASE NOTE: You can easily damage the microSD card by improper operation.
and the USB
Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling the microSD card.
microSD slot and
Please pull it
On one side of your TIM there is a rubber plug protecting the microSD slot and the USB
turn it 90°
connector from dust and damage. Please pull it up slightly and gently, and turn it 90°
and gently, and turn
clockwise.
microSD
card slot
2. Insert the microSD card with the narrow side towards the slot, and the white lettering
facing towards the screen.
Push it all the way inside the slot until you hear a "click", and the microSD card is now
locked in place.
card
side
facing
the way
and the
is now locked
to
3. Once the microSD card is installed place the rubber plug back to secure the area against
damage.
plug back to
CAPTURING IMAGES AND VIDEO
You need to have a microSD card installed before taking images or videos with your
TIM.To insert/remove a microSD card please turn off the unit.
USING YOUR TIM:
You can record the information being displayed as an image, or a video into the microSD
card. To setup the file type, please follow these steps:
• Go to the Main Menu, by pressing MODE.
To Start/Stop capturing press the TRIGGER.
•
Reviewing your recordings on your TIM
9. INFRARED
You can review your recordings by pressing the UP/DOWN button from the
LENS
main screen.
(NOTE: The TIM will display only those file types you have selected on
the Save File as menu).
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Using your PC:
8. MINI USB
7. MICRO SD
To use your TIM
installed in your PC. If this is the first time you are connecting
5. UNIT
your TIM with
Installing the TERMAL IMAGER(TIM) Software" before continuing.
10. TRIGGER
Once your TIM is fully connected to your PC you can use the supplied
2. MODE
software to record the information being displayed as an image, a
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video, a binary data stream or a text file.
Image File:
•
By pressing
Temperature
save a BMP
screenshot
sensor is
preview on your screen). These files
are stored
card, and
folder.
microSD
memory
microSD
adapter
Rubber
Plug
the USB
Sensor
Lens
it 90°
USB Type B
microSD
Connector
card slot
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• Scroll down to Save File as option.
• Press the TRIGGER to enter to that sub-menu.
• Select the type of file you need: Photo (image) or Video.
• Press MODE to exit the Main Menu and go to the main screen.
• To Start/Stop capturing press the TRIGGER.
REVIEWING YOUR RECORDINGS ON YOUR TIM
You can review your recordings by pressing the UP/DOWN button from the main screen.
(NOTE: The TIM will display only those file types you have selected on the Save File as
menu).
USING YOUR PC
To use your TIM with the PC, you should have your TIM properly installed in your PC. If
with the PC, you
this is the first time you are connecting your TIM with the PC, please visit the next section
"Installing the TERMAL IMAGER(TIM) Software" before continuing.
the PC, please visit
Once your TIM is fully connected to your PC you can use the supplied software to record
the information being displayed as an image, a video, a binary data stream or a text file.
• Image File:
By pressing the "Picture and Temperature Data" button you will save a BMP (bitmap)
file with a screenshot of what the thermal sensor is reading (same as the preview on
your screen). These files are stored in the application folder.
and
the "Picture
Data"
button you will
(bitmap) file with
of what the thermal
reading (same as the
O p e r a t i n g
O p e r a t i n g
The thermal imager camera can measure from -20~250°C (-4~482°F) and displays the thermal image
in the application
Furthermore, thermal images can be saved to a micro SD card. Transferring images to the software is
generation from these saved images.
• Video/Binary Data Stream/Text file:
microSD
To record a video/binary data stream/text file you need to setup the storage folder first
memory
by pressing the "Save To" button and then specifying the file name and file type (AVI,
BDS, TXT). When you are ready to record press the "Rec" button, and when you are done
press the "Stop" button to stop the recording.
REVIEWING YOUR RECORDINGS ON YOUR PC
You can review the recordings made with your TIM in your PC if your PC is equipped with
microSD
a SD card reader. If your PC does not have an SD card reader you may use an external SD
adapter
card reader.
Rubber
Plug
Turn your TIM off and remove the microSD card by pushing it further. You will hear a
"click" indicating the microSD card is freely unlocked and can be pulled out. Place the
Sensor
microSD card into the supplied microSD card adapter. The adapter allows your microSD
Lens
card to fit into normal SD slot in your PC (if available) and transfer your data easily.
BASIC OPERATION
USB Type B
Connector
OPERATION
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3. Save thermal images:
Press Trigger (10) to save the thermal image to the micro SD card, press Up Key (3) or
Down Key (4) to show the saved images. Press Mode Key (2) to return to the
measurement screen. (The default mode is "Picture". You can select "Picture" or "Filter"
mode first. Please see the "FUNCTIONS" section to learn how to setup the "Save mode".)
4. 4. Color palettes: Color palettes
Press Color Palette Key (6) to select thermal image, (4 selectable color palettes).
Press Color Palette Key (
Ironbow
IRONBOW
5. C/°F/K
5.°C/°F/°K:
Press Unit Key (
Press unit key (5) for °C, °F or °K units.
6. Power off
6. Power Off:
Press Mode Key (
Press Mode Key (2) for more than 3 sec. to power off the unit. Adjustable Auto Power Off
time is set at 30 sec. from the factory.
FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
Press Mode Key (
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Press Mode Key (2) for display functions, press Up Key (3) or Down Key (4) to highlight the
functions, then press Trigger (
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Emissivity
should have your TIM
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1. Power On:
Press Trigger (10) to power on the unit.
2. Taking a thermal image and temperature:
1. Power on
After power on, simply aim at the measure target with Lens
Press Mode Key (
(9) to get the thermal image and temperature immediately.
2. Taking a thermal image and temperature
Please make sure the target area is within the field of view.
After power on, simply aim the thermal imager camera at the
Note: There are three cursors on the screen. One cursor
( ) and get the thermal image and temperature immediate
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shows the temperature of the object located in the middle of
target area is within the field of view.
the screen. The other two moving cursors indicate the highest
Note: There are three cursors on the screen. The cross sign
and lowest temperatures in the thermal image.
the object located in the middle of the screen. Other two m
highest and lowest temperatures in the thermal image.
3. Save thermal images
Press Trigger (
Down Key (
4
measurement screen.
) to select the color palette (4 selectable color palettes) to view therma
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Rainbow High contrast
RAINBOW HIGH CONTRAST
) for C °F or K transferred.
5
) for more than 5 sec. to power off the unit. Auto power off time is around 30
2
) for scrolling more display functions, then press Up key (
2
) to confirm it.
10
The default emissivity is 0.95, or select other default emissivity: Matt:0.95, Semi-m
Glossy:0.3
properly
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) or Trigger ( ) to power on the unit.
2 10
) to save the thermal image to the micro SD
10
) to show the saved images. Press Mode Key
Grayscale
GRAY SCALE
3
) or Dow